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Demand Fair and Inclusive Amendments to Immigratio​n Bill


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The current immigration reform bill marks a new phase in the fight for immigrant rights in the United States. However, with some minimal gains there are some major losses with this bill. A coalition initiated by black immigrant rights groups, civil rights organizations and faith groups have decided to coordinate a day of action to demand fair, just and inclusive immigration reform that addresses the needs of a diverse group of immigrant groups including Blacks, Asians and Eastern Europeans. In the coming weeks, the Senate Judiciary Committee will be making changes to the proposed bill. Tomorrow, these immigrant groups are standing together to ensure that their needs and concerns are addressed in the bill.
Tomorrow, The Black Institute joins black immigrant rights groups, civil organizations and faith groups across the country in a National Day of Action to demand fair and inclusive immigration reform bill that includes the needs of all immigrant groups.
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A Clear Path


By ThinkProgress War Room

So Far, So Good on Immigration Bill

Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee began historic work on a bipartisan immigration reform bill. The centerpiece of the bill is a path to earned citizenship for the 11 MILLION undocumented immigrants already present in this country.

As far as today’s proceedings went, it’s so far, so good:

  • Modest improvements were made to the bill, including a provision mandating that law enforcement determine whether deporting an individual would raise humanitarian concerns with regard to the individual and/or his or her family.
  • GOP extremists attempted three separate times today to put up roadblocks to a pathway to earned citizenship that would have essentially guaranteed that the 11 MILLION undocumented would remain in the shadows for decades, if not forever. Fortunately, all three of these attempts were roundly defeated by Democrats and pro-reform Republicans.

Nearly three dozen amendments from both Republicans and Democrats were cleared during the largely amicable legislative markup, with 21 approved — and all but one of those on a bipartisan basis. The committee will continue working over the next two weeks until all 300+ amendments filed have been dealt with, though many of these will not actually be brought up by their sponsors or receive vote.

Today’s action only adds further positive momentum to the bill and a pathway to earned citizenship, which is supported by a whopping 83 percent of Americans.

BOTTOM LINE: The Senate immigration bill is a strong bill, but already represents a compromise for both sides. A bipartisan group of senators is making sure to hold the line on the bill and maintain a clear path to earned citizenship, despite the best efforts of some extreme, anti-reform Republicans to throw up roadblock after roadblock.

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CONGRESS


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The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, May 13, 2013.

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • During Thursday’s session, cloture was filed on S.601, the Water Resources Development Act.  As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.601 is 4:00pm Monday.
  • As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday.  The next roll call vote will be at approximately 12:00pm on the motion to invoke cloture on S.601, the Water Resources Development Act.
  • As a reminder, there is a 4pm filing deadline for first degree amendments to S.601, Water Resources Development Act. If your senator has a germane first degree amendment and would like to protect the right to offer, please send a signed copy of the amendment to the cloakroom prior to the deadline so that we may file it at the desk for you. If you have already filed, there is no need to re-file.Senator Reid said on the floor this afternoon that the managers are close to reaching an agreement to complete action of the WRDA bill. If an agreement can be reached, we could be in a position to vote in relation to amendments and passage of the bill Tuesday and/or Wednesday.
  • However, if an agreement cannot be reached, the cloture vote on the bill would occur at approximately 12:00 noon tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14.
  • This afternoon Senator Reid asked unanimous consent to go to conference on the
    concurrent resolution on the Budget.
  • Senator Cruz was unavailable to be on the
    floor at this time to object.
  • Out of respect for the long tradition of comity in
    the Senate, Senator Reid withdrew his request.
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CONGRESS


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The Senate stands in adjournment until 2:00pm on Monday, May 13, 2013.

  • Following any Leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each.
  • During Thursday’s session, cloture was filed on S.601, the Water Resources Development Act.  As a result, the filing deadline for all first degree amendments to S.601 is 4:00pm Monday.
  • As previously announced, there will be no roll call votes on Monday.  The next roll call vote will be at approximately 12:00pm on the motion to invoke cloture on S.601, the Water Resources Development Act.

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Watch Most Recent House Floor Activity

Last Floor Action:
1:32:26 P.M. – The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order.

The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 13, 2013.

9:00:28 A.M. The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
9:00:32 A.M. Today’s prayer was offered by Sister Jacquelyn Gusdane, SND, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School, Chardon, OH.
9:02:15 A.M. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS ON APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – The Chair announced that he had examined the Journal of the last day’s proceedings and had approved it. Mr. Coffman demanded that the question be put on agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Coffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of the Journal until later in the legislative day.
9:03:08 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Bridenstine to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
9:04:38 A.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches, which by direction of the Chair would be limited to 5 per side of the aisle.
9:25:18 A.M. H.R. 807 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 202. H.R. 807 — “To require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.”
9:25:23 A.M. H.R. 807 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 807 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
9:26:19 A.M. H.R. 807 DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 807.
10:16:33 A.M. The House received a message from the Senate. The Senate passed S. 622 and agreed to H. Con. Res. 32.
10:17:34 A.M. H.R. 807 <ACTION_DESCRIPTION>DEBATE – The House continued with further debate on H.R. 807.
10:34:18 A.M. H.R. 807 An amendment, offered by Mr. Camp, printed in House Report 113-52 to clarify that the prohibition on compensation for Members of Congress as well as language to require that the Secretary report to Congress any time the new authority is used.
10:34:22 A.M. H.R. 807 DEBATE – Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 202, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Camp amendment.
10:45:12 A.M. H.R. 807 The previous question was ordered on the amendment (A002) pursuant to the rule.
11:12:50 A.M. H.R. 807 On agreeing to the Camp amendment; Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 340 – 84 (Roll no. 140).
11:13:21 A.M. H.R. 807 Mr. Maffei moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
11:14:40 A.M. H.R. 807 DEBATE – The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maffei motion to recommit with instructions pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new section pertaining to the prohibition on default that pays China first instead of protecting America’s seniors, veterans, and those harmed by natural disasters. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
11:24:25 A.M. H.R. 807 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
11:33:43 A.M. H.R. 807 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 200 – 227 (Roll no. 141).
11:41:33 A.M. H.R. 807 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 – 207 (Roll no. 142).
11:41:34 A.M. H.R. 807 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11:49:29 A.M. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 264 – 140, 1 Present (Roll no. 143).
11:49:54 A.M. COLLOQUY ON HOUSE SCHEDULE – The Chair recognized Mr. Hoyer for the purpose of engaging in a colloquy with Mr. Brady (TX) on the expectations regarding the legislative schedule for the House during the upcoming week.
12:14:05 P.M. Mr. Brady (TX) asked unanimous consent That, when the House adjourns on Thursday, May 9, 2013, it adjourn to meet at 2:00p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013 and that the order of the House of January 3, 2013, regarding Morning-Hour debate not apply on that day. Agreed to without objection.
12:15:00 P.M. ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.
12:32:27 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.
1:32:05 P.M. Mr. King (IA) moved that the House do now adjourn.
1:32:25 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
1:32:26 P.M. The House adjourned pursuant to a previous special order. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on May 13, 2013.

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