We need to have a comprehensive strategy to deal with that and make sure that we are not overwhelmed by people from other countries. Before we adjourn for recess. Congress could and should address immigration reform. The American people want us to pass bipartisan immigration reform. The bill passed the Senate with over twothirds majority. That is very rare. Democrats and Republicans came together to pass a commonsense immigration reform bill that more than 80 percent of the American people support. and more than twothirds of the Senate support it. If we can schedule that bill for a vote this week. I am confident it would pass right here on the floor of the House of Representatives. We have a bipartisan House bill. H.R. 15. that is ready to come to the floor and be voted on. and I believe it would pass. I am honored to be a sponsor of H.R. 15. the bipartisan immigration reform bill. The bill would create jobs here. reduce our budget deficit. ensure America is more competitive in the global economy. unite families. and secure our borders. Just as importantly. it will make sure that our immigration system reflects our values as Americans. a Nation of laws and a Nation of immigrants. House Republicans have refused to allow a vote on immigration reform and it failed to bring forth a single bill to help improve our broken immigration system or our dire crisis at the border. Instead. we are left with time that we could use to debate minute changes that add bureaucracy and red tape to an already encumbered Endangered Species Act. Mr.
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