Today, House Democrats introduced HR 6, the Dream and Promise Act, which would provide a permanent solution for immigrants who currently have DACA or TPS. It’s the latest effort to pass protections for at least some of the immigrant communities that the Trump Administration has targeted, and currently has over 190 cosponsors.
Both components of the bill are popular. According to Latino Decisions’ election eve polling on the Dream Act, released last fall, 68% of all Americans living in key battleground districts support legalization and a path to citizenship for Dreamers. Meanwhile, a supermajority of Americans said they oppose efforts to end TPS protections for immigrants whose home countries have been made unsafe by natural disaster or war.
As our Executive Director, Frank Sharry, said in a press statement yesterday:
It’s time for our immigration laws to catch up with reality. This proposal, the Dream & Promise Act, is an affirmative step towards formally recognizing immigrants as the Americans they already are. This s a major shift in the debate. We are going on offense.
The bill rollout this morning featured a press event with dozens of Congressmembers, followed by another event with members of key caucuses and advocates. Check out some of our favorite tweets and pictures from today:
This is what our press conference looks like right now.
The American people agree with us: Congress must protect immigrant communities!#DreamAndPromiseNOW #ProtectTheDream pic.twitter.com/YoIsNGQM3u
— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) March 12, 2019
Like so many towns and cities across the US, my congressional district is home to #DACA #TPS and #DED recipients. They are a part of our community – they are our friends, neighbors, and colleagues. I’m proud to #ProtectTheDream and cosponsor #HR6 here in Congress.
— Adriano Espaillat (@RepEspaillat) March 12, 2019
Registered Nurse Roxette Villegas learns of the accomplishments, aspirations and fears of the DREAMers & TPS Holders she meets in her work each day. Join her and stand up for permanent protections for Dreamers & TPS Holders! ACT NOW: https://t.co/FQoEZqaWQ6 #NoHate pic.twitter.com/kw2JYQtw6v
— SEIU (@SEIU) March 12, 2019
Congress cannot ignore the lives of millions of people living undocumented in the country.#DreamAndPromiseNow #HereToStay
☎️ CALL Congress NOW and demand they protect our community: 202-883-8577pic.twitter.com/lItimTXdz7
— America's Voice (@AmericasVoice) March 12, 2019
🚨Congress is introducing the Dream and Promise Act, a bill that would cover #DACA, #TPS, #DED recipients, and many more undocumented people. Here are the TOP 5 things you should know about Dream and Promise Act. #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/8kuKcuGCma
— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) March 12, 2019
🚨Congress is introducing the Dream and Promise Act, a bill that would cover #DACA, #TPS, #DED recipients, and many more undocumented people. Here are the TOP 5 things you should know about Dream and Promise Act. #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/8kuKcuGCma
— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) March 12, 2019
Proud to be a cosponsor of #HR6 #ProtectTheDream – a critical immigration reform bill that creates a pathway to citizenship for #Dreamers & TPS recipients. pic.twitter.com/HUsOQy93BR
— Rep Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) March 12, 2019
.@RepRoybalAllard, original co-sponsor of the Dream and Promise Act of 2019, was joined by Dreamers from across the country to welcome the introduction of a bill that would provide much needed protections to Dreamers, TPS & DED holders. #DreamAndPromiseNOW @UNITEDWEDREAM pic.twitter.com/3jWrwj6TvO
— CAP Immigration (@CAPimmigration) March 12, 2019
House Democrats just introduced The Dream and Promise Act to protect Dreamers and TPS recipients! Let’s make this bill law! CALL your representatives today! #ProtectTheDream pic.twitter.com/wqog5d92vZ
— 32BJ SEIU (@32BJSEIU) March 12, 2019
#Dreamers & TPS recipients are essential members of communities across Massachusetts and the country — working & living alongside us all.
We won’t let them be torn away from our communities. #ProtectTheDream #HR6 pic.twitter.com/sdRmXiV1VT
— Congresswoman Lori Trahan (@RepLoriTrahan) March 12, 2019
#Dreamers & TPS recipients are essential members of communities across the country, working & living alongside us all. We won’t let them be torn away from our communities. #ProtectTheDream #HR6
— Paul D. Tonko (@PaulTonko) March 12, 2019
The Dream and Promise Act would protect 2 million people from deportation and provide them with a pathway to citizenship#DreamAndPromiseNow #HereToStay
☎️ CALL Congress & demand they protect our undocumented communities: 202-883-8577pic.twitter.com/4D0zowLZOq
— Felipe Rodriguez (@ElFelipeLoco) March 12, 2019
The #DreamAndPromiseAct keeps people with conditional status free from Trump’s threats of deportation. Make our #UnstoppableDreams come true now! pic.twitter.com/GcvuT7A5Z6
— CHIRLA (@CHIRLA) March 12, 2019
In awe of a resilient community who never gave up and made sure our Representatives were held accountable.
TODAY we see the introduction of #HR6 The Dream and Promise Act.
It's time to #ProtectTheDream✊🏽 https://t.co/DeZgJwn88z
— Pamela Chomba (@PamelaChomba) March 12, 2019
“The immigrant youth and families of United We Dream wholeheartedly support the passage of the Dream and Promise Act in the House of Representatives.” –@CrisAlexJimenez #DreamAndPromiseNow
— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) March 12, 2019
“The immigrant youth and families of United We Dream wholeheartedly support the passage of the Dream and Promise Act in the House of Representatives.” –@CrisAlexJimenez #DreamAndPromiseNow
— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) March 12, 2019
“The bill would create a pathway to citizenship for more than two million people and includes groundbreaking policy changes which will set the stage for immigration reform bills of the future.”#DreamAndPromiseNow
— United We Dream (@UNITEDWEDREAM) March 12, 2019
Jessica Garcia, #DACA recipient, teacher, and member of @CHIRLA – “Fear was an uninvited guest in my family then DACA was announced in 2012. Then I felt joy and relief even though it was a temporary solution.” #DreamAndPromiseNOW #ProtectTheDream pic.twitter.com/p0p4KobRTn
— FWD.us (@FWDus) March 12, 2019
More members of Congress join us as we celebrate this big moment. Our hard work fighting Trump over the last two years and winning back the House has lead to this moment, the introduction of the Dream and American Promise Act. #ProtectTheDream #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/BhBtrTg8YN
— FIRM Action (@FIRM_Action) March 12, 2019
The Dream and Promise Act would protect people like me, my sister, and many of my best friends.
And far beyond protecting us, give us a pathway to citizenship—which is an intangible and nearly unexplainable stability to continue surviving in this country. #DreamAndPromiseNow https://t.co/XMCrgn5v8T
— rodrigo (@orrchards) March 12, 2019
There is nothing temporary about our families. Congress must pass permanent protections for TPs/DED & Immigrant youth. #DreamAndPromiseNow #HereToStay ☎️ CALL Congress NOW and demand they protect our community: 202-883-8577 https://t.co/57JlhyG4Oe
— UndocuBlack Network (@UndocuBlack) March 12, 2019
.@chirlafund leader and #DACA recipient of California shares her story as House Democrats introduce new immigration legislation, the Dream and American Promise Act. #ProtectTheDream #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/FepBrPfeO2
— FIRM Action (@FIRM_Action) March 12, 2019
.@RepZoeLofgren a longtime proponent of legislation to protect immigrant communities, makes it clear that this legislation is a top priority for the #116thCongress #DreamAndPromiseAct pic.twitter.com/dtTfK8Obm3
— CAP Immigration (@CAPimmigration) March 12, 2019
“We are now in charge!” says @RepMarkTakano and proudly says #heretostay sin miedo #TPSJustice #DACA #DED let’s pass #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/LNDy2htavE
— Dawn A Le (@DawnJetLe) March 12, 2019
The Dream and Promise Act has been introduced in the House. This is a victory: it builds from the Dream Act of 2017 to protect more people with TPS & DED. We will fight off ALL anti-immigrant amendments. Take action: https://t.co/MLX5wc89nl #DreamAndPromiseNow #ProtectTheDream
— Adrian I. Reyna (@isaiasreyna) March 12, 2019
.@RepYvetteClarke “immigration is a black issue. Black families are in mixed-status households. Liberians have had DED and TPS for over 20 years.” Watch live as the House introduces H.R.6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 https://t.co/jVHmoGPVOl pic.twitter.com/jfsvnrMe6b
— CAP Immigration (@CAPimmigration) March 12, 2019
Last week over 75 #Dreamers #TPS & #DED holders went to DC to fight for permanent protections.
Congress heard them.
Tomorrow @NydiaVelazquez @RepRoybalAllard & @RepYvetteClarke will introduce #HR6, the Dream & Promise Act, a bill that would protect these communities. pic.twitter.com/Lx0g332BtM
— FWD.us (@FWDus) March 12, 2019
Last week over 75 #Dreamers #TPS & #DED holders went to DC to fight for permanent protections.
Congress heard them.
Tomorrow @NydiaVelazquez @RepRoybalAllard & @RepYvetteClarke will introduce #HR6, the Dream & Promise Act, a bill that would protect these communities. pic.twitter.com/Lx0g332BtM
— FWD.us (@FWDus) March 12, 2019
.@CrisAlexJimenez: “The immigrant youth and families of @UnitedWeDream wholeheartedly support the passage of the Dream and Promise Act in the House of Representatives." #ProtectTheDream pic.twitter.com/K33R5ApavN
— Gabe Ortíz (@TUSK81) March 12, 2019
.@UNITEDWEDREAM wholeheartedly supports the passage of the Dream & Promise Act!
The new Democratic majority in the House has an opportunity to make a clean break from the Trump platform of racism & pass this w/out provision that will harm our community. #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/Z2k3S2snvy
— Cristina Jimenez (@CrisAlexJimenez) March 12, 2019
It’s time to #ProtectTheDream for America’s brave Dreamers & recipients of TPS & DED by passing #HR6, the Dream & Promise Act. https://t.co/O6O6GuUHPq
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) March 12, 2019
@SpeakerPelosi and @HouseDemocrats introducing the Dream and Promise Act of 2019! #ProtectTheDream #DreamAndPromiseNow pic.twitter.com/LBBHv1kZ1U
— Maria Praeli (@mariapraeli) March 12, 2019
🚨BREAKING: The introduction of bill H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, LIVE from Washington DC — #UnstoppableDreams #ProtectTheDreams https://t.co/5YHMOdcboI
— CHIRLA (@CHIRLA) March 12, 2019
Today, @RepRoybalAllard @NydiaVelazquez @RepYvetteClarke, along with their House colleagues, are introducing H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019. This bill provides permanent protections to Dreamers & TPS and DED holders. #ProtectTheDream #DreamAndPromiseNOW pic.twitter.com/l1DulMVehO
— CAP Immigration (@CAPimmigration) March 12, 2019
