Immigration

As a supporter of a 21st-century immigration system, we need a system that reflects our values, repairs past harm, heals our communities, rebuilds our economy, and renews our global leadership. I believe immigration reform should treat immigrants humanely, especially children and families; enforce the law against employers who abuse H-2A and H-2B visas; extend rights to DREAMers to legalize their immigration status fully and permanently; establish a pathway to citizenship for immigrants to recognize their contribution to our society; and properly fund the security of our borders.

I am also a strong supporter of giving Customs and Border Patrol the resources they need to get the job done. President Biden and House Democrats passed over $1.4 billion in resources in last year’s Omnibus to shore up our border, including funding increases in the numbers of border patrol officers and other staff, newer equipment, greater intelligence analysis and targeting, newer aircrafts and improved surveillance technology. We must continue to build upon this work to ensure that our immigration system is well-funded to handle the millions who are looking to enter our country.