That's a significant failure of our immigration system to not consider the fate of the children of temporary visa holders.
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.
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…
It's no exaggeration to say that America remains a shining city upon a hill to countless people around the world who dream of a better life.
The role that immigration plays in driving economic growth, and ensuring that our nation stays competitive on the global stage.
We need Congressional action that creates a clear, attainable pathway for people like me to obtain permanent residence.
This is lawful migration, existing programs. We're talking about addressing backlogs.
It would be smart to listen to the economists, and business leaders, who are sounding the alarm on our labor shortage.
Our economic success will continue to depend on immigrants and all that they contribute to our nation.
This is lawful migration, existing programs. We're talking about addressing backlogs.





