North Miami-Dade News

Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) celebrated the one-year anniversary of the introduction of her bipartisan immigration legislation, the Dignity Act (H.R. 3599). The bill has continued to garner support from various stakeholders across the nation aiming to address issues within the U.S. immigration system.

The Dignity Act remains a prominent piece of legislation in Congress addressing multiple facets of immigration reform. These include securing the border, ending catch and release policies, reforming the asylum system, providing solutions for undocumented individuals, and modernizing legal immigration processes.

“I am proud of the significant momentum the Dignity Act has gained since Rep. Escobar and I introduced this bill a year ago,” said Rep. Salazar. “The Dignity Act is the only way forward Congress has on immigration. To solve our southern border and immigration crisis, Congress must come together to pass this legislation now!”

Since its introduction in May 2023, more than 35 legislators have supported the Dignity Act, with endorsements from over 50 organizations. The bill has received extensive media coverage with positive analyses from economists, security experts, and policy research institutions.

Key points highlighted by supporters include:

- Ending the crisis at the border

- Bringing trillions in economic growth

- Saving Social Security and Medicare

The Brookings Institution reported that several provisions of the Dignity Act could enhance America’s healthcare system while offering macroeconomic benefits that might help save Social Security and Medicare. Additionally, an analysis by the Bipartisan Policy Center projected that reforms under this act could contribute over $4 trillion to U.S. GDP growth within ten years.

Primarily focused on immigration and national security, the Dignity Act aims to secure the Southern Border comprehensively—a challenge that partisan solutions have yet to overcome effectively.

Support for this legislation spans various sectors including businesses, agricultural groups, faith communities, educators, national security experts, community leaders, ambassadors, and senators.

Sponsors and cosponsors include: María Salazar (FL), Veronica Escobar (TX), Jenniffer González-Colón (PR), Hillary Scholten (MI), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR), Kathy Manning (NC), Michael Lawler (NY), Adriano Espaillat (NY), John Duarte (CA), Susan Wild (PA), Mario Díaz-Balart (FL), Susie Lee (NV), David Valadao (CA), Darren Soto (FL), Dan Newhouse (WA), Colin Allred (TX), Abigail Spanberger (VA), Jake Auchincloss (MA), Mike Levin (CA), Marilyn Strickland (WA), Matt Cartwright (PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Dean Phillips (MI), Chris Pappas (NH), Elissa Slotkin (MI), Pat Ryan (NY), Joe Courtney (CT), Lori Trahan (MA), Chrissy Houlahan(PA) Christopher DeLuzio(PA) Eric Sorensen(IL) Nikki Budzinski(IL) Raja Krishnamoorthi(IL) Emilia Sykes(OH) Val Hoyle(OR) Jared Moskowitz(FL) Greg Landsman(OH) Mary Peltola(AK).

Endorsing organizations include: Agriculture Workforce Coalition; Alliance for a New Immigration Consensus; American Action Forum; American Business Immigration Coalition; American Families United; American Immigration Lawyers Association; American Podiatric Medical Association; American Senior Housing Association; Americans for Prosperity; BDV Solutions; Behring Co.; Bipartisan Policy Center; Brick Industry Association; Business Roundtable; Catholic Charities USA; Casa de Venezuela; Chris Coons, U.S. Senator(D-DE); Cleaning Coalition of America; Essential Worker Immigration Coalition; Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of Southern Baptist Convention; Florida Farm Bureau Federation; Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association ;Florida Tomato Exchange ;FWD.us ;Hispanic Leadership Fund ;Ideaspace ;Immigration Hub ;Improve The Dream ;Invest In The USA(IIUSA); Ken Salazar,U.S.Ambassador To Mexico ;LIBRE Initiative ;Mason Contractors Association Of America ;National Association Of Counties ;National Association Of Evangelicals ;NAFSA:Association Of International Educators ;National Association Of Landscape Professionals ;National Immigration Forum National Latino Evangelical Coalition National Retail Federation(NRF); Niskanen Center Outdoor Amusement Business Association(OABA); Power&Communication Contractors Association Presidents'Alliance On Higher Education And Immigration Public Affairs Alliance Of Iranian Americans Puerto Rican Chamber Of Commerce Of Central Florida TechNet TESOL International Association Texas Border Coalition Texas Impact The Legal Immigration And Border Enforcement Reform This Year(LIBERTY) Campaign UnidosUS U.S.Chamber Of Commerce U.S.Conference Of Catholic Bishops(USCCB);U.S.Hispanic Business Council U.S.Travel Association World Relief.

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