Push RINOS and Dems Join Together In House For New Legislation
“Members of the Republican Party, six representatives to be precise, introduce a new bill to commendably provide green cards to the estimated 11 million to 22 million undocumented immigrants currently residing in the United States.
The bill, known as ‘The Dignity Act’, has been co-sponsored by Rep. John Curtis and backed by his fellow House members: Reps. Dan Newhouse, Pete Sessions, Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Tom Reed, and Peter Meijer. It has received heavy support from the likes of the United States Chamber of Commerce and the Niskanen Center. According to Curtis, the Dignity Act ‘balances the need for a secure and working border with compassionate policies that keep families together, ensures employers have access to reliable foreign workers, and welcomes people into our society and communities’.
However, not everyone is pleased with the proposed bill. Critics, particularly from the Democratic Party, argue that the bill will only encourage more illegal immigration and cost American taxpayers billions of dollars. Additionally, the bill expands the H-2A and H-2B visa programs which have been highly controversial in recent months due to a federal indictment that revealed a transnational criminal organization exploiting the program to traffic foreign workers for cheap labor.
These concerns were also echoed by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy who stated in an exclusive interview with Breitbart News that no amnesty plans for illegal aliens would be considered should Republicans take back the House in this year’s midterm elections.
Supporters of the bill argue that it will not only provide a pathway to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants but also help boost the economy by allowing employers to have access to reliable foreign workers.
Republican Rep. Maria Salazar is on Fox with Democrat Rep. Hillary Scholton calling for legalization for illegal aliens who has been in the country for more than 5 years:
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— Greg Price (@greg_price11) January 17, 2024
This argument is further reinforced by the fact that Rep. Curtis’ donors include mega multinational corporations such as Comcast, Alphabet Inc., Berkshire Hathaway, and AT&T, among others, who have a vested financial interest in driving as many foreign nationals to the U.S. as possible. It is clear that these corporations stand to benefit greatly from an increase in foreign workers through the expansion of the H-2A and H-2B visa programs.
The Dignity Act proposes amnesty for illegal immigrants with a ten-year track to green card acquisition, as well as work permits. This plan effectively exempts returning foreign workers from the annual cap in the H-2B visa program, while also making it easier for employers to hire foreign farmworkers through the H-2A visa program. These provisions are crucial for employers to keep U.S. wages low and stagnant in farm jobs, as well as seasonal nonagricultural jobs. While this may be beneficial for employers and corporations, it raises concerns about the potential exploitation of foreign workers and the impact on American workers.
The proposal also goes against McCarthy’s promise that no amnesty plans would be considered should Republicans take back the House in this year’s midterm elections. This further highlights the divide within the Republican Party and could potentially cause tension within the party if the bill is passed by a Republican-led House. It is also important to note that the bill comes at a time when the country is deeply divided on the issue of immigration, with the Biden administration facing criticism for their handling of the crisis at the southern border.
Overall, the Dignity Act is a controversial proposal that has sparked debate among politicians and citizens alike. While it aims to provide a solution for the current undocumented immigrant population and benefit the economy, it also raises concerns about the potential exploitation of foreign workers and the impact on American workers. With the midterm elections approaching, it remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass through the House of Representatives and become law.
Regardless, it is clear that immigration will remain a hot topic in American politics, and finding a solution that satisfies both parties will continue to be a challenge.”