Immigration
U.S. House GOP plays political games with DHS, toys with America’s domestic security and Florida travel/tourism industry
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Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) slammed the House Republican leadership’s reckless and ideological bill amendments that could result in defunding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor’s statement on President’s Immigration Accountability Executive Actions
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“Florida families, businesses, universities, law enforcement agencies, churches and faith leaders have urged Congress for years to fix America’s broken immigration laws. I have listened to their stories and together we have pressed for change. “But time after time, Republicans who control the U.S. House failed to act, failed to allow debate on the floor and blocked a vote –… Republicans Fail Child Refugees and Turn Backs on DREAM Act Students
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg) today released the following statement after House Republicans voted for legislation that does not responsibly address the problem of unaccompanied children apprehended at the border, and could result in the deportation of DREAMers. “Congressional Republicans voted tonight to eliminate sex trafficking protections for children and to… U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor to House Republicans: Allow a vote on comprehensive immigration reform now
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With House Republicans continuing to block a vote on bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-Tampa/St. Petersburg) took action today to force a vote on HR15, the bipartisan Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. This legislation would provide an earned pathway to citizenship, reduce the deficit and create jobs. Congresista Castor urge acción rápida para ayudar a los estudiantes Dreamers a raíz de la decisión de la Corte Suprema de la Florida
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Ayer la Congresista Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) hizo una llamada para que la Legislatura de la Florida tome acción rápida por parte de Jose Godinez-Samperio y otros estudiantes inmigrantes quienes quieren trabajar y realizar su potencial. U.S. Rep. Castor urges swift action for Dream Act students in wake of Florida Supreme Court ruling
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) today called on the Florida Legislature to act swiftly on behalf of Jose Godinez-Samperio and other immigrant students who seek to work and realize their highest potential. Comprehensive Immigration Reform could “JOLT” Tampa Bay economy
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL) and Tampa Bay’s tourism leaders today rallied at Busch Gardens around the pro-travel provisions of comprehensive immigration reform. The JOLT Act (Jobs Originated through Launching Travel) is part of the Senate-passed comprehensive immigration reform bill and the JOLT Act’s provisions are estimated to facilitate the arrival of nearly 100 million visitors by 2020 and support 1.3 million new domestic jobs, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Castor on Immigration: Benefits All Americans
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