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Action needed on immigration bills

The majority of Americans want Congress to address the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA) situation, and further secure our border. But, despite the President's imploring rescinding of DACA, the six-month deadline passed, and the House has yet to have a single vote on any DACA-related bills.

Members of Congress should have the chance to debate and vote on these important issues that are being held up in committees.

Friday, April 13, congressman (Randy) Hultgren joined congressman (Rodney) Davis and 48 fellow Republican members of the House of Representatives as a co-sponsor to H.Res. 774, a resolution introduced by Rep. Jeff Denham. I'd like to commend them.

The resolution, an infrequently used special rule, would create a "Queen of the Hill" rule allowing for multiple debates and votes on 4 different immigration proposals, including the DREAM Act, Securing America's Future Act, Uniting and Securing America Act, and a wild-card act that would be determined by House Speaker (Paul) Ryan and House leadership. If the rule is successful, and Speaker Ryan agrees to a vote, the Queen of the Hill rule gets triggered, allowing bill sponsors to amend language prior to debate, and the bill that gets the most votes wins.

Given the negative impacts caused by the repeal of the DACA program, it is urgent for Congress to immediately debate and enact legislation that would allow the opportunity to earn legal status for our country's Dreamers. Enacting this legislation is crucial to safeguarding the economic contributions of nearly 800,000 workers and students who are vital to our country's economic competitiveness.

More than 20,000 DACA recipients have lost their work permits since DACA was repealed.

This is unacceptable. We need a permanent legislative solution enacted today, and more of our Republican representatives in this state should help us get there.

Jesus Solorio

chairman, Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Illinois

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