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2	2	119THCONGRESS
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4	4	STSESSION H. RES. 126
5	5	Celebrating the legacy and contributions of immigrants and opposing
6	6	discriminatory immigration policies.
7	7	IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
8	8	FEBRUARY12, 2025
9	9	Ms. A
10	10	NSARI(for herself, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. CARSON, Mr.
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12	12	ARTERof Louisiana, Mr. COSTA, Ms. DEXTER, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr.
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14	14	VANSof Pennsylvania, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. JOHNSON
15	15	of Georgia, Ms. M
16	16	OOREof Wisconsin, Mr. MOULTON, Ms. NORTON, Mr.
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18	18	HANEDAR, and Mr. THOMPSONof Mississippi) submitted the following
19	19	resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
20	20	RESOLUTION
21	21	Celebrating the legacy and contributions of immigrants and
22	22	opposing discriminatory immigration policies.
23	23	Whereas the United States of America was founded by immi-
24	24	grants seeking freedom, security, and opportunity;
25	25	Whereas the United States is best when it serves as a haven
26	26	for those seeking a better, more secure, more prosperous
27	27	life;
28	28	Whereas President George Washington said, ‘‘[Let] the poor,
29	29	the needy, and oppressed of the Earth, and those who
30	30	want Land, resort to the fertile lands of our western
31	31	country, the second land of Promise, and there dwell in
32	32	peace, fulfilling the first and great commandment.’’;
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36	36	Whereas President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Our nation is a na-
37	37	tion of immigrants. More than any other country, our
38	38	strength comes from our own immigrant heritage and our
39	39	capacity to welcome those from other lands.’’;
40	40	Whereas President George W. Bush said, ‘‘It says something
41	41	about our country that people around the world are will-
42	42	ing to leave their homes and leave their families and risk
43	43	everything to come to America. Their talent and hard
44	44	work and love of freedom have helped make America the
45	45	leader of the world.’’;
46	46	Whereas immigrants have enriched American society in
47	47	countless ways, contributing to its economy, culture, arts,
48	48	and sciences;
49	49	Whereas immigrants have served in the United States Armed
50	50	Forces in disproportionate numbers, defending the Na-
51	51	tion with bravery and distinction;
52	52	Whereas immigrants have played a vital role in the growth
53	53	and prosperity of the American economy, filling critical
54	54	labor shortages and starting businesses that create jobs
55	55	and drive economic growth;
56	56	Whereas immigrants have strengthened United States com-
57	57	munities, bringing diverse perspectives, skills, and talents
58	58	that enrich the social fabric of the United States and
59	59	make it a more vibrant and inclusive Nation;
60	60	Whereas discriminatory immigration policies, including family
61	61	separation, arbitrary detention of asylum seekers, and the
62	62	targeting of immigrants based on their race, religion, or
63	63	national origin are contrary to the values of freedom, jus-
64	64	tice, and equality upon which the Nation was founded;
65	65	Whereas such anti-immigrant policies have a devastating im-
66	66	pact on immigrant families and communities, causing
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70	70	trauma, fear, and economic hardship, as well as to the
71	71	national economy;
72	72	Whereas arbitrary anti-immigrant travel bans fail the secu-
73	73	rity and economic needs of the United States causing un-
74	74	necessary harm and confusion; and
75	75	Whereas a welcoming and inclusive immigration system is es-
76	76	sential for the continued prosperity and strength of the
77	77	United States: Now, therefore, be it
78	78	Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1
79	79	(1) recognizes and celebrates the invaluable 2
80	80	contributions of immigrants to the United States of 3
81	81	America; 4
82	82	(2) condemns all forms of discrimination 5
83	83	against immigrants, including racial profiling, reli-6
84	84	gious discrimination, and the targeting of immi-7
85	85	grants based on their national origin; 8
86	86	(3) urges the Administration to uphold the 9
87	87	rights and dignity of all immigrants, including asy-10
88	88	lum seekers and refugees; 11
89	89	(4) calls for the implementation of humane im-12
90	90	migration policies that prioritize family unity, pro-13
91	91	tect human rights, and promote a pathway to citi-14
92	92	zenship for longtime residents; and 15
93	93	(5) supports comprehensive immigration reform 16
94	94	that addresses the needs of the United States econ-17
95	95	omy, strengthens its communities, and reflects the 18
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99	99	values of compassion, fairness, and opportunity for 1
100	100	all. 2
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