This includes Chairman RON KINDS proposal to promote American manufacturing and Representative PATRICK MURPHYs proposal to spur investment in startups. New Democrats are working to reform our Tax Code and make America the most competitive place in the world to do business. With more than 11 million immigrants forced to live in the shadows and countless other waiting in line outside the United States. it is clear America needs bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform. As long as Congress continues to delay action on comprehensive reform. the United States continues to lose out on top talent from around the world. our economy suffers as bright minds go elsewhere. and families remain separated. I have worked with New Democrat Coalition member JOAQUIN CASTRO on one such effort to modernize and streamline the United States visa system. Together. New Dems have advocated for a comprehensive solution that includes an earned path to citizenship and improved border security. This is supported by groups from across the spectrum and will grow the economy. create good jobs. and reduce the budget deficit by $200 billion and the debt in the first decade alone. I yield to the gentleman from Washington State .
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