[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 103 (Thursday, June 16, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING DREAMERS ON DACA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. RUIZ asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. RUIZ. Mr. Speaker, as chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, 
I rise today to call for immediate action to protect our Nation's 
Dreamers.
  Yesterday, we marked the 10th anniversary of the DACA program with a 
relentless focus on our goal to provide a pathway to citizenship for 
our Nation's Dreamers.
  Over the last 5 years, we have seen persistent attacks on DACA, and 
the need to act could not be more urgent.
  You see, DACA has been a rocket booster for our economy. In my 
district alone, Dreamers contribute nearly $300 million in GDP. They 
are doctors, lawyers, essential workers, engineers, businessowners, and 
job creators. They make America stronger, and they shouldn't have to 
live in fear of deportation.
  I call on 10 Republican Senators to do what is right: Support the 
House-passed bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, pass it in the Senate, 
and bring humanity back to our immigration system and restore American 
values.

  To all the Dreamers who are watching, know that I celebrate you. I 
stand with you, and fight for you.
  Estan en casa. You are home. Home is here.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to address their 
remarks to the Chair.

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