Valadao Discusses Immigration Reform Priorities

Press Release

Today, Tuesday, October 29, 2013, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) hosted a telephone press conference from his Washington D.C. Office to discuss the importance of immigration reform in the Central Valley and throughout the entire country.

Congressman Valadao was joined with representatives from multiple business, religious, agriculture, and law enforcement organizations who were currently in Washington visiting with legislators on the topic of immigration reform. Representatives in attendance included:

Luis A. Alejo; Assemblymember, Thirtieth District
Ali Noorani; Executive Director, National Immigration Forum
Margaret Mims; Sheriff, Fresno County
Cynthia Pollard; President, Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Al Smith; President, Fresno Chamber of Commerce
Marti Fisher; Policy Advocate, California Chamber of Commerce
Jose Flores; Council Member, City of Clovis
Rayne Pegg; Policy Advocate, California Farm Bureau
Paul Rodriguez; Chair, Latino Water Coalition
Manuel Cunha; President, NISEI Farmers League

Each organization stressed the importance of immigration to the local Central Valley community and State of California as a whole.

Congressman Valadao expressed his support for a pathway to citizenship for those currently undocumented in the United States as well as his desire to ensure the issue was addressed this year. He stated, "Many of my Republicans colleagues in the House understand the benefits of comprehensive immigration reform and they too would like to see legislation come before the House for a vote." Congressman Valadao continued, "I will do everything in my power to ensure that immigration reform is addressed in the House of Representatives before the end of the year."

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