On the recordJanuary 31, 2024
We have a shortage of farmworkers. We have a shortage of manufacturing employees. We are trying to bring back jobs from China, and we are saying to the small businesses, to the farmers, you can't hire these people. If you do, you are a criminal, and you are going to jail. Let's all take a deep breath. Let's give these workers a green card so they can work in the U.S. They are honest. If they were dishonest, they would be working for cash, but they are trying to do the right thing. Mr. Speaker, this is not the right time for this legislation. I ask my colleagues to vote ``no,'' protect small business owners, and protect our farmers throughout the country.
