Lamar Smith: “A recent study shows the immigrant population, both legal and illegal, has grown to record levels, now surpassing 15…”

“A recent study shows the immigrant population, both legal and illegal, has grown to record levels, now surpassing 15 percent in one-third of the States. And in six States-- California, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Texas--the population of immigrants and their children is over 25 percent. A report by the Center for Immigration Studies found that since 1970, the number of immigrants and their children has increased six times faster than the overall population. Congress needs to analyze these facts as it considers assimilation, cost of government services, and the impact immigration has on jobs and the economy. America has the most generous immigration system in the world. However, our immigration policies must put the interests of American workers and taxpayers first. ____________________”