Issue Position: Immigration

Issue Position

Senator Reed believes we must have smart, fair, workable immigration policies that welcome those who embrace America's ideals and values.

Immigration reform is also critical to our national security, and Senator Reed supports legislation to reduce illegal immigration, secure our borders, deter employers from hiring those who come here illegally, and offer immigrants a path to legal status if they meet very tough but fair requirements. People wishing to become American citizens must play by the rules, pay fines, pass a background check, and learn to speak English.

Senator Reed has supported several recent efforts to move forward with comprehensive immigration reform.

Key Priorities & Accomplishments

Reed voted for the most recent bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, and continues to support a practical and enforceable reworking of our immigration laws.
Reed has supported President Obama's efforts to strengthen America's economic competiveness by supporting a 21st Century legal immigration system that reflects our values and diverse needs.
Reed is a staunch supporter of the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, which would give bright, law-abiding, hardworking immigrant students who serve in the military or attend college an opportunity to earn legal status.
Reed is also the author of the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (S. 656), a bill to grant permanent residency to Liberians who have lived legally in the United States since 1991. These hard working people left their nation years ago to escape danger and economic strife. They are making important economic and civic contributions to our communities and should have the option of applying for permanent residency here in their adopted home.

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