03/06/2019
Ask your U.S. Representative to VOTE FOR H.R. 6
Take Action!
Please pass H.R. 6 to protect Dreamers and TPS and DED Holders
JFI ACTION ALERT:
Ask your U.S. Representative to VOTE FOR H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act
TOMORROW: The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, this week (likely on Tuesday). If passed into law, H.R. 6 would provide a pathway to citizenship for qualifying Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders living in the United States.
Background
H.R. 6 would provide critical permanent legal protection to Dreamers, TPS and DED holders who are living in a state of uncertainty and fear. The USCCB's Committee on Migration Chairman, Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin, Texas, has voiced support for the bill numerous times: issuing a March 15, 2019 statement endorsing H.R. 6, sending a letter to each Member of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the bill, and endorsing individual component bills of H.R. 6 prior to markup in the House Judiciary Committee on May 22nd.
ACTION
As the House is poised to take an important floor vote to protect Dreamers, TPS and DED holders, we ask you to stand in solidarity with immigrants and their families by sending a message to your U.S. Representative and request that they vote for passage of H.R. 6.
TAKE ACTION NOW and send the following message!
Dear Representative:
As a person of faith, I believe in protecting the God-given dignity of every human being. As your constituent, I urge you to vote in favor of passing H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, as currently written, and to reject any amendments which would curtail the bill's critical protections.
Dreamers, TPS and DED holders are our neighbors and an important part of our community. They have prayed with us in houses of worship, contributed to the U.S. economy, attended schools and colleges, and served in our military.
As you consider your vote on H.R. 6, please know that the Catholic community stands with you in supporting the people and families that will be helped by this legislation.
Thank you for your important work in Congress on my behalf and for promoting the human dignity of immigrants and refugees.
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