The Frontrunner
February 11, 2008 Monday
House Democrats Working On Immigration Reform Package
Roll Call (2/11, Dennis) reports, "House Democrats are crafting scaled-down immigration reform legislation despite the political minefields that surround the issue, with Hispanic Members seeking five-year visas for illegal immigrants who pay fines and pass criminal background checks. ... It's unclear if the behind-the-scenes discussions will actually result in a bill coming to the floor, but Democrats say drafts of legislation already have been written and are being vetted behind the scenes." Rep. Joe Baca, chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, "said he's seen a draft bill." He added "the prospects for a compromise package were discussed in high-level meetings Wednesday that included Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel (Ill.) and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), who chairs the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law." According to Baca, "the emerging legislation did not have the broader reforms included in last year's failed Senate immigration overhaul or in earlier measures backed by Hispanics, such as the DREAM Act. But Baca said the key piece for Hispanics is a five-year visa for illegal immigrants who can prove they have a job."
from Lexus Nexus Academic
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