Ohio’s US Congressional Delegation on Ending DACA, Passing Legislation + Our Demands
NAME | ON DACA | ON DREAMER BILLS | TWITTER & PHONES | OUR ASK |
Senator Sherrod Brown (D) | President Trump promised to go after violent criminals, not innocent children. We should not be targeting young people who are working, going to school, paying taxes and contributing to this country – the country they grew up in and the only home they’ve ever known.” | Brown supports the Dream Act. He also supported the bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill that passed the Senate in 2013 to increase border security and create a path to citizenship for those willing to work for it – like those under the DACA program. | @SenSherrodBrown Cleveland (216) 522-7272 Cincinnati (513) 684-1021 Columbus (614) 469-2083 Lorain (440) 242-4100 DC (202) 224-2315 |
Do public event with Dreamers |
Senator Rob Portman (R) | Those in the DACA program are here through no fault of their own, and for many this is the only country they know. I agree that Congress should act rather than continue the Obama administration’s unconstitutional executive action. | I support bipartisan efforts to find a permanent solution that will allow those in the DACA program to stay here and continue to contribute to our society. I believe we can and should respect the rule of law while also dealing with this issue in a humane and compassionate way, and that’s the approach I believe the administration and members of both parties in Congress should take as we look at legislative solutions on this issue. | @senrobportman Cincinnati 513-684-3265 Cleveland 216-522-7095 Columbus 614-469-6774 Toledo 419-259-3895 DC 202-224-3353 |
Cosponsor the bipartisan Dream Act, S.1615 |
Rep. Steve Chabot (R-1) | Although I am sympathetic to the plight of those who were brought to this country as children, I think their situation is best addressed within the scope of broader immigration reform. We want people to come to this country, but we want them to do so legally. By once again rewarding those who broke the rules while those who follow our laws continue to wait in line, we are sending the wrong message. We are telling those who want to come here that they are better off ignoring our laws than trying to do it the right way. | Supports immigration reform that “streamlines the legal immigration process, strengthens enforcement of our laws, and enhances border security.” | @RepSteveChabot Cincinnati (513) 684-2723 Lebanon (513) 421-8704 DC (202) 225-2216 |
Cosponsor the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-2) | DACA was a controversial and unconstitutional executive mandate. | What we need is legislative action, which comes from the American people through their representatives in Congress. While it has long been, and still is, my position that our top priorities should be securing our porous southern border and developing a legal immigration system that is beneficial to all Americans and those seeking to become Americans, I also believe we as a nation should not hold children legally accountable for the actions of their parents. For decades, Congress has abdicated its responsibility to address the status of those in this country illegally. It’s time to tackle these tough issues and work together towards long-term solutions that can be passed into law and signed by the president. | @RepBradWenstrup DC (202) 225-3164 Cincinnati (513) 474-7777 Peebles (513) 605-1380 |
Cosponsor the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
Joyce Beatty (D-3) | I do not support President Trump’s decision to rescind DACA. The Dreamers are committed to making America great and are law-abiding, patriotic, innocent young people contributing to their community. | Now is the time for Republicans and Democrats to do what is right, as opposed to green-lighting President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda. Co-sponsor of Dream Act, HR 3440 |
@RepBeatty DC 202-225-4324Columbus 614-220-0003 |
Sign discharge petition for the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
Jim Jordan (R-4) | Obama put us in position we are in 2day w/ unconstitutional #DACA exec order – it’s time 4 Congress 2 do it’s job | One of my favorite jobs as a representative of the Fourth District is participating in naturalization ceremonies for immigrants who have worked hard, followed the law and are becoming citizens of the U.S. We need to make sure that anyone who wants to come to the U.S. follows the law, and we do that by enforcing our current immigration laws and reforming them where needed, and through securing the border, not through a blanket amnesty program that insults the hard-working immigrants who followed the rules. | @Jim_Jordan DC (202) 225-2676 Lima (419) 999-6455 Norwalk (419) 663-1426 Bucyrus (419) 663-1426 |
Cosponsor the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
Robert Latta (R-5) | When the Trump administration announced the termination of the DACA program, Beatriz Maya, the executive director of La Conexion, delivered a letter to the Bowling Green field office of U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) calling for him to support the Dream Act that is now before Congress. Latta has not made his position on this matter public yet. | @boblatta DC (202) 225-6405 Bowling Green (419) 354-8700 Defiance (419) 782-1996 Findlay (419) 422-7791 |
Cosponsor the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 | |
Bill Johnson (R-6) | Congressman Bill Johnson issued a statement saying that if President Trump had not acted on Tuesday, DACA would have been struck down by the courts. We are a nation of laws. We were founded on the principle of checks and balances. Had we enforced America’s immigration laws from the start, we would not be in this situation now.” | @RepBillJohnson DC (202) 225-5705 Marietta (740) 376-0868 Salem (330) 337-6951 Cambridge (740) 432-2366 Ironton (740) 534-9431 |
Cosponsor the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 | |
Bob Gibbs (R-7) | @RepBobGibbs DC (202) 225-6265 Ashland (419) 207-0650 Canton (330) 737-1631 |
Cosponsor the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 | ||
Warren Davidson (R-8) | #DACA. I appreciate the thoughtful comments to my previous post. The statement I made in that post led many people to falsely attribute all sorts of things not even mentioned, so here are my actual views on a viable solution. Congress has failed to solve problems and change laws on a number of key issues, including this one. This is a complex issue, but the premise that these “dreamers” should be treated compassionately is easy; of course they should. However, past efforts to help them have broken down when there is a genuine effort to solve the root cause: illegal immigration. Many want to simply do the easier work of helping these children of illegal immigrants, but that will leave a next generation stuck in the same situation. Addressing DACA without correcting the root cause does not solve the problem. For example, the 1986 amnesty program may have actually increased illegal immigration, enlarging the current population of “dreamers”. The 1986 “solution” was not a solution, thus the present situation. | In my opinion, a comprehensive solution includes: 1) securing the border, 2) ending sanctuary cities, states and campuses, 3) ending birthright citizenship when neither parent is a U.S. citizen, 4) providing a path to citizenship for people (like these “dreamers”) who are personally innocent of breaking U.S. immigration law, 5) punishing criminal illegal aliens, and 6) massively simplifying the legal immigration process. Immigrants should always be welcome in the USA, but immigration must be legal, secure, and integrate new citizens into America’s culture. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House to help solve the problem comprehensively, and hope the Senate will prove helpful. | @WarrenDavidson Springfield (937)322-1120 Troy (937)-339-1524 West Chester (513) 779-5400 DC (202) 225-6205 |
Cosponsor the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
Marcy Kaptur (D-9) | The President should not threaten the legal status of Dreamers. The United States is the only home many Dreamers have ever known. If DACA is rescinded without a legislative fix, more families and communities will be ripped apart. Keeping families together is the right thing to do. | Congress should act swiftly, in a bipartisan manner, to codify the DACA program into law. We must stand up for these young people whose economic and cultural contributions make our Nation stronger. Co-sponsor of Dream Act, HR 3440 | @RepMarcyKaptur DC (202) 225-4146 Cleveland (216) 767-5933 Lorain (440) 288-1500 Toledo (419) 259-7500 |
Sign discharge petition of the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
Michael Turner (R-10) | @RepMikeTurner DC (202) 225-6465 Dayton (937) 225-2843 |
Cosponsor the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 | ||
Marcia Fudge (D-11) | I want every #DREAMer to know that I stand with them. I will continue the fight to #ProtectDREAMers every step of the way. | Co-sponsor of Dream Act, HR 3440 | @RepMarciaFudge DC (202) 225-7032 Warrensville Heights (216) 522-4900 Akron (330) 835-4758 |
Sign discharge petition of the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
Patrick “Pat” Tiberi (R-12) | DACA is “one of the most egregious examples of his executive overreach.” “As the son of immigrants who legally came to the United States from Italy, I have seen the success story of legal immigration firsthand. In order to ensure this country remains a beacon of hope we must adhere to the Constitution, which empowers Congress to write immigration laws, not the executive branch.” | The six-month window for Congress to act is “an opportunity for us to identify needed solutions that are fair and orderly for Dreamers who didn’t choose to break our laws and know no other home than America.” Co-sponsor of Recognizing America’s Children (RAC) Act, HR 1468 |
@PatTiberi DC (202) 225-5355 Worthington (614) 523-2555 |
Sign discharge petition of the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
Tim Ryan (D-13) | Tim Ryan called the decision “heartless,” “unconscionable” and “un-American.” “Terminating this program goes against the vast majority of Americans who, regardless of their political affiliation, overwhelmingly support allowing these young people to continue their pursuit of the American Dream,” the Niles Democrat said. | Co-sponsor of Dream Act, HR 3440 | @RepTimRyan DC (202) 225-5261 Akron (330) 630-7311 Warren (330) 373-0074 Youngstown (330) 740-0193 |
Sign discharge petition of the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
David Joyce (R-14) | DACA was an abuse of executive power when it was created. The president was correct to give Congress time to solve the issue. | It is now up to Congress to come up with a bi-partisan solution that should include stronger border security and reforms to the immigration system. | @RepDaveJoyce DC (202) 225-5731 Painesville (440) 352-3939 Twinsburg (330) 357-4139 |
Cosponsor the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
Steve Stivers (R-15) | While we are a nation of immigrants, we are also a nation of laws. | Moving forward, I support a legislative solution to fix our broken immigration system and facilitate economic growth. Trump’s move “puts the power back with Congress, where it belongs. Congress has six months to take action to create a permanent, legal and orderly immigration system – which includes addressing DACA recipients.” Co-sponsor of Recognizing America’s Children (RAC) Act, HR 1468 |
@RepSteveStivers Hilliard (614) 771-4968 Lancaster (740) 654-2654 Wilmington (937) 283-7049 DC (202) 225-2015 |
Sign discharge petition of the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
James Renacci (R-16) | Joining @JasenSokol at 12:10 to talk about the #DACA program that clearly violated the law, its authors said as much. | @RepJimRenacci Wadsworth (330) 334-0040 Parma (440) 882-6779 DC (202) 225-3876 |
Cosponsor the bipartisan Dream Act, HR 3440 |
Sources
- Cincinnati Enquirer: http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2017/09/05/ohios-u-s-sen-sherrod-brown-let-dreamers-stay/633117001/
- Cleveland Plain Dealer: http://www.cleveland.com/open/index.ssf/2017/09/trump_says_hell_ditch_daca_and.html
- Columbus Dispatch: http://www.dispatch.com/news/20170905/see-who-likes-trumps-immigration-action-who-doesnt
- Dayton Daily News: http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/ohio-lawmakers-react-trump-action-immigrants/rGGzGbKf2LTsGEr3U11lOL/
- Sandusky Register: http://www.sanduskyregister.com/story/201709050025
- Star Beacon: http://www.starbeacon.com/news/local_news/hola-others-to-fight-daca-decision/article_fe934d92-9a0f-5920-9510-f44c8be6aae6.html
- Youngstown Vindicator: http://www.vindy.com/news/2017/sep/06/president-trumps-decision-to-end-daca-pr/
- The Star Beacon: http://www.starbeacon.com/news/local_news/hola-others-to-fight-daca-decision/article_fe934d92-9a0f-5920-9510-f44c8be6aae6.html