Ms. BARRAGAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because there are nearly a
million young men and women known as DREAMers who are depending on
Congress to take action to protect them so they are not deported. DREAMers were brought to this country as children. Many barely
remember their birth country. They are our teachers, our nurses, and
our doctors. They are our neighbors, our friends, and for some of us,
like me, they are our family. They also contribute to our economy. The Los Angeles Area Chamber of
Commerce estimates that DREAMers in Los Angeles County alone contribute
$5.5 billion annually to California's economy.
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