Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, this amendment ignores the horrors for those who are exploited into forced labor trafficking and dangerous working conditions, many of whom are subject to strenuous work while making substandard wages. The DHS memo referenced in this amendment was a reasonable and much- needed step toward combating worker exploitation and the problems that follow. We still have so much work to do. Even the Department has noted that: `` . . . the most pernicious aspect of our country's unauthorized employment challenge: exploitative employers.'' Yet, I don't see my colleagues on the other side of the aisle bringing forward amendments that would comprehensively address that issue. There is no denying that mass worksite operations furthermore threaten those who are most vulnerable to speak out about labor violations which has downstream impacts such as driving down wages and working conditions. Adoption of this amendment only empowers bad employers and undermines the enforcement of our country's core labor standards to the detriment of all workers. I oppose this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.”