Castro Introduces Resolution Designating February 2020 as National Citizenship Month

Statement

Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Vice Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and member of the House Intelligence and Education and Labor Committees, today introduced the Citizenship Resolution designating February 2020 as National Citizenship Month:

"Across the globe, the United States is recognized for its opportunity and freedom. Our naturalization process allows immigrants to actively participate in those values and help strengthen our nation. In order to remain a beacon of innovation and advancement, we must continue that promise and welcome all immigrants into our nation with open arms," said Congressman Castro. "In these divisive times, with a President who has founded his political career on demonizing the migrant community, we must overcome that hateful rhetoric with a celebration of our common values. All immigrants who work hard and make a home in this country deserve the opportunity to become citizens and participate in the democratic process. My resolution aims to give immigrants--who account for 13.6% of our population--the recognition they deserve."

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