DAVID RIVERA: “I think it is a counterproductive thing to do, and I think it is a thing that hurts U.S. interests.”

In sum, Mr. Chairman, it is imperative that Congress do everything in its power to enforce U.S. immigration law.

My legislation simply says that any Cuban national who receives political asylum and residency under the Cuban Adjustment Act and travels to Cuba while still a resident will have their residency status revoked.

This abuse, fraud and manipulation of our immigration laws must end.

In 1966, the United States of America granted Cuban nationals one of the most benevolent immigration provisions ever granted to nationals of any country on the planet, what became known as the Cuban Adjustment Act.