Act was first introduced in 2001. during the 107th Congress. The Judiciary Committee favorably reported the bill with bipartisan support in 2002 and. again. in 2003 during the 108th Congress. When the Senate Judiciary Committee took up comprehensive immigration reform in 2006 during the 109th Congress. the DREAM Act was adopted by voice vote as an amendment to the comprehensive immigration reform bill reported by the Judiciary Committee. and it was included in the comprehensive immigration reform measure that the Senate ultimately passed in 2006. Senator DURBIN worked hard to have the DREAM Act included in the bill the Senate took up this past summer. I hope the spirit of bipartisanship that has been evident throughout this bills history in the Senate can carry it to final passage this year. The bill sets the right tone and policy. It seeks to enhance educational opportunities for thousands of young people who wish to enter college. but who are prevented from doing so due to circumstances over which they have little control. We should send the clear signal that the Senate majority is committed to doing what it can to move positive immigration reforms forward. It makes good sense to Invest in our future by enhancing educational opportunities for our Nations young people. Children brought to the United States by their parents or guardians occupy a unique position in our society.
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