WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Florida) is introducing an immigration reform bill called the Dignity Act.
The following is a statement from Ali Noorani, President & CEO of the National Immigration Forum:
“The introduction of the Dignity Act represents a decisive, constructive step toward immigration reforms that are long overdue. We are glad to see Republicans take this step and start a good-faith conversation around legal immigration pathways that are responsible and humane.
“We look forward to working with Rep. Salazar and her colleagues to improve upon the initial bill and help Congress negotiate smart solutions. We need Republicans and Democrats to build consensus on solutions that shore up our labor force and economy, offer certainty to all of us who depend on Dreamers and farm workers, and establish an orderly, humane process for migrants arriving at our borders.
“An overwhelming majority of Americans support these solutions and want them now. Rep. Salazar’s bill is a welcome step forward.”