Sep 13, 2023
Every day that we fail to reform our immigration system is another day that we're holding back the economy.
Alex Padilla
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Alex Padilla is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from California since January 2021. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Kamala Harris when she became Vice President. Padilla is the first Latino senator from California and has focused on issues such as immigration reform, climate change, and healthcare access during his tenure. He previously served as the Secretary of State of California from 2015 to 2021, where he worked on expanding voting access and modernizing the state's election system.
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Sep 13, 2023
Our economic success will continue to depend on immigrants and all that they contribute to our nation.
Sep 13, 2023
I would argue they were essential before the pandemic, and will continue to be essential long after the pandemic is officially over.
Sep 13, 2023
The role that immigration plays in driving economic growth, and ensuring that our nation stays competitive on the global stage.
Sep 13, 2023
Today's hearing was critically important, not just to help members further understand the deep, economic benefits of immigration in the United States of America.
Sep 13, 2023
We could make sure that international, and undocumented students can access and complete higher education in the United States.
Sep 13, 2023
This is lawful migration, existing programs. We're talking about addressing backlogs.
Sep 13, 2023
We have an idea. We have a solution here. It's called the America's Children Act, which I hope we're able to pass.
Sep 13, 2023
I rise to introduce the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience Act. This legislation would better equip and formalize the Economic Development Administration's role in post-disaster economic recovery. EDA has a long history of…
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