Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia and House Democrats Pass Historic Immigration Reform Legislation, the Dream and Promise Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Garcia (TX-29) joined fellow Democrats to vote and pass in the U.S. House of Representatives H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, the most sweeping and historic immigration reform legislation of the past 25 years.
"For the last two years, the Trump Administration has recklessly thrown the lives of DREAMers, TPS, and DED recipients into uncertainty and disarray. At every step, the President has attempted to deny their rights, block their applications, and deport them from this country. That's why myself and House Democrats are acting now to end this inhumane and unwise treatment of immigrants with the Dream and Promise Act," Rep. Garcia said. "Today, I am proud to vote for this historic piece of legislation as an original co-sponsor."
Rep. Garcia continued, "With this bill, we will change the lives of hundreds of thousands of Texas and US residents who are Americans in their hearts and have only known this country as their home. DREAMers, TPS, and DED recipients are essential components of our communities and the economy. They're our neighbors, friends, and colleagues, and with the passage of Dream and Promise Act, we've renewed our commitment to them and the American Dream."
The Dream and Promise Act creates a pathway to citizenship for eligible DREAMers and those with TPS or DED status. If made into law, it will also repeal outdated policies that penalize states for extending rights of residency to undocumented individuals. This legislation provides legal protections for immigrants to prevent deportations and ensure the rights and dignity of all living under these designations.
The bill passed the House of Representatives and will now be sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent Texas 29th Congressional district.