Lujan Calls for a Vote on Comprehensie Immigration Reform

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Congressman Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico's Third District and First Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus called for a vote in the House of Representatives on comprehensive immigration reform. House Democrats have introduced a discharge petition that would require an up or down vote on H.R. 15, a bipartisan immigration bill, once a majority of the House, 218 members, sign on to the petition. Luján signed the petition this morning.

"Enough is enough -- it is time to bring immigration reform to the House floor for a vote." Congressman Luján said. "There is a growing coalition -- from the high tech sector to law enforcement, from the agricultural sector to the faith community -- that has been calling for action on comprehensive immigration reform. The Senate has passed a comprehensive bill and House Democrats have introduced legislation and stand willing to work toward a solution. House Republicans seem to be the only ones that are unwilling to address this critical issue and pass legislation that strengthens our economy, keeps our country safer, and reflects the contributions immigrants make to communities every day. The time for action is now. And with this petition, we are demanding a vote on comprehensive reform."

Luján has been a strong voice on this issue with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and is an original cosponsor of H.R. 15, which according to a recent study by the Congressional Budget Office, would reduce the deficit by $900 billion.

"The current system is broken and families are suffering," Luján added. "We cannot afford to wait any longer, and House Republicans are out of excuses for delaying action on this urgent issue. Our communities deserve a vote on the House floor."

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