Chris Van Hollen: “It shows that the economy remains very fragile, it also shows that it is slowly recovering.”

The good news – I wish that list was longer … we have been able to put together a fiscal year 2026 budget. That is a low bar, but in these divided times, it was important.

We should not price citizenship outside the reach of immigrants; instead, we should explore ways to encourage individuals to fulfill the American Dream.

Rural communities, small businesses, and families will lose access to important services if the proposed reorganization plan moves forward.

Naturalization is a critical pathway to immigrant integration, civic engagement, and democratic participation, yet your agency’s actions represent a significant departure from these values.