[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 108 (Thursday, June 27, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF IMMIGRANTS DURING IMMIGRANT HERITAGE 
                                 MONTH

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                         HON. SYLVIA R. GARCIA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 27, 2024

  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight the amazing 
contributions of immigrants across this country during Immigrant 
Heritage Month.
  Immigrants are the powerhouse of America.
  By now, we've all seen the report from the Congressional Budget 
Office that says our current immigration surge will add over $7 
trillion to our economy over the next 10 years.
  But it is not just their economic impact.
  Immigrants contribute every day to communities across the country.
  They make our days vibrant and exciting.
  Immigrants are Dreamers and doers. They are doctors, entrepreneurs, 
and public servants. They are scientists, artists, and astronauts.
  America is great in large part because of immigrants.
  When given a fair shot, when given a fair chance, Dreamers and 
immigrants move this country forward.
  And let me just say this, to those who seek to demonize and scapegoat 
immigrants as they seek to score political points, Immigrants are here 
to stay. No wire or wall can change that.
  What immigrants need now is protection.
  It is time for Congress to get to work on a bipartisan basis and pass 
solutions like my bill, the American Dream and Promise Act.
  We have over 200 bipartisan cosponsors in the House, and millions of 
supporters in every district across this county.
  They are counting on us to put people over politics, immigrants over 
ignorance, and get it done.
  It's the right thing to do, and it is long overdue.

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