“Even as I cast a vote against this bill, I am glad to see that many groups across the district and across the country are finally getting much-needed funding for mental health, opioids, and economic support for their kids and families. As an immigrant rights activist who has been arrested for civil disobedience numerous times, I vow to never give up the fight for real and humane immigration reform, including the Dream Act. I call upon Republicans immediately to agree to a Queen of the Hill process that allows several immigration bills, including the Hurd-Aguilar bill, to come to the floor for a vote. That’s all we are asking for – a simple vote on a set of bills so that the House can make its voice heard. If Republican leadership refuses – which I have every reason to believe they will – our only option is to express ourselves at the ballot box, loudly and clearly.”
Issues: Jobs, Labor, & the Economy