Washington, DC – Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security is holding a hearing on “U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Resource Management and Operational Priorities” with witness Troy A. Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Commissioner, CBP. “I would like to welcome Mr. Troy Miller, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner, who is here to discuss his agency’s operations, particularly its activities along the southwest border. This ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – This week, The U.S. Department of Education announced that it will allow undocumented college students to access over $36 billion in federal Coronavirus relief funding, authorized through the American Rescue Plan. The decision reverses Trump-era guidance that made undocumented students ineligible to receive relief funding. Additionally, the Department released new guidance detailing how institutions can use these funds to support students with “exceptional need,” retain and re... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security is holding a hearing on “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Resource Management and Operational Priorities” with witness Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “Today, I welcome Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He is here to discuss ICE’s management of its resources and its operational priorities. Thank you for being here this mornin... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, after President Joe Biden unveiled his proposed fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding budget, U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), the Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement: “The budget request for the Department of Homeland Security makes clear that investments by the Biden Administration will be better targeted toward actual threats to the American people and consistent with the nation’s... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today , the U.S. House of Representatives voted 228 to 197 to pass H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. The bill, co-authored by U.S. Representatives Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Yvette Clarke (NY-09), will provide a pathway to citizenship for U.S.- raised immigrant youth known as “Dreamers,” Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) beneficiaries. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard delivered the following ... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) announced the reintroduction of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. The bill, coauthored by Representatives Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) and Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), will enable U.S.-raised immigrant youth known as “Dreamers” to earn lawful permanent residence and American citizenship. In addition to Dreamers, the Dream and Promise Act also includes protections and a path to citizenship for Temporary Protected Status (... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats unveiled the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, robust immigration reform legislation that will modernize the nation’s immigration system. The bill will prioritize reuniting and keeping families together and will boost America’s economy while protecting all workers, regardless of status. It will also responsibly and effectively manage the border with smart investments, address the root causes of migration to the United States fro... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, after President Biden announced additional executive orders to rebuild and strengthen the nation’s immigration system, including the organization of a task force to help reunify families separated at the southern border, Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) issued the following statement: “President Biden’s additional executive orders relating to immigration confirm that he considers creating a modern, fair, and just immigration system to be a top priority. “The f... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) and House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s visit to border barrier construction in Alamo, Texas: “For the past four years, Donald Trump has poisoned our public life by fanning the flames of division. Just as last week’s coup attempt represents the inevitable conclusion of his actions as President, the borde... Read more

“I am thrilled with Governor Newsom’s decision to appoint California’s Secretary of State, Alex Padilla, to serve as United States Senator from California. Secretary Padilla will serve for the remainder of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ term in the United States Senate. “Secretary Padilla is an Angeleno through and through, and I am proud to have watched his career as he has devoted himself in service to the people of California. From his role on the Los Angeles City Council as a member and... Read more