US House Rep Susan Davis' office issued the following earlier this week:
Washington, June 4, 2019
U.S. Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53) voted to protect millions of
immigrants who have lived much of their lives in the United States and
are contributing to our country in immeasurable ways. The American Dream
and Promise Act (H.R. 6) extends protection to those with Deferred
Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS),
and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED).
“These immigrants are American in every way except on
paper,” said Davis, an original cosponsor of H.R. 6. “Many of them have
only known America as their home and make incredible contributions to
our businesses and economy, technology and research, and our security
and society. It’s time we lift the uncertainty of deportation hanging
over them.”
The American Dream and Promise Act would provide a path to
lawful permanent residence status - and eventual citizenship - for
Dreamers who meet certain conditions including either completing higher
education, serving in the military, or holding a job. It would create a
path to lawful permanent residence status - and eventual citizenship -
for TPS and DED holders.
The actions of the Trump Administration have created an
urgent need for this legislation. The Administration has thrown the
lives of Dreamers and TPS and DED recipients into a state of limbo by
taking actions to end DACA and most TPS and DED designations.
In September 2017, President Trump moved to terminate the
DACA program and has also acted to terminate TPS and DED for most
populations. Despite these terminations, court injunctions have
permitted Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED holders to continue to renew
their status, and yet this could change at any time. As a result,
Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED holders now live with great fear and
uncertainty, under the threat of possible deportation.
H.R. 6 is supported by over 400 organizations nationwide,
including United We Dream; UnidosUS; MALDEF; Mi Familia Vota; MANA, A
National Latina Organization; Voto Latino; America’s Voice; National
Hispanic Federation; National Hispanic Leadership Agenda; National
Immigration Law Center; American Immigration Lawyers Association;
AFL-CIO; Service Employees International Union (SEIU); American
Federation of Teachers; National Education Association; Communication
Workers of America; NETWORK Lobby; Bend the Arc: Jewish Action; and
Church World Service.
