House Democrats Pass Measure to Allow Some Illegal Immigrants to Work in Congress
Photo of Ian Cheong Ian CheongJuly 30, 2021
Democrats in the House of Representatives passed a legislative budget this week that, among other things, allows for members of Congress to hire some illegal immigrants to work on Capitol Hill as congressional staffers.
The measure provides $18.2 million in funding for paid internships on Capitol Hill and allows so-called Dreamers, or DACA recipients, to work in the Legislative Branch.
The legislative funding bill “includes language to permit DACA recipients, Dreamers, to be able to work for Congress and other legislative branch agencies,” said Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) on the House floor on Wednesday, according to Fox News.
Ryan announced the passage of the measure and said it would allow more DACA recipients to work for Congress.
The bill passed by a margin of 215-207 with votes going along party lines. It has yet to be voted on by the Senate.
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