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Vote on American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 H.R. 6

This week, we expect that the House will vote on the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6), a bill that provides a permanent solution for the millions of Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients who have been in this country a very long time.

Please take time to call your member of Congress and urge your Representative to pass a clean H.R. 6 bill to recognize and protect the millions of our integral community members without harmful amendments.

Dreamers and TPS recipients were thrown into legal limbo when President Trump canceled their temporary protections. It is long past time for Congress to provide a permanent solution which includes a pathway to citizenship for these community members. When H.R. 6 is brought to a vote, the House should uphold its spirit. We urge Congress to provide a workable pathway to citizenship without amending the bill so that it undermines justice or the safety of other migrants.

Please call and urge your Representative (202) 224-3121 and ask him or her to pass a clean H.R. 6 bill to recognize and protect the millions of our integral community members without harmful amendments.

Suggested Script:

Good morning/afternoon. My name is [NAME]. I’m a constituent and a [CATHOLC SISTER/PERSON OF FAITH]. I am calling to urge Representative [NAME] to vote YES on the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6). We made a promise to protect millions of Dreamers, TPS recipients, and DED holders from detention and deportation. These are people who have built their lives in our communities. It is time for Congress to act on that promise and provide them with a workable pathway to citizenship.

As you consider this legislation, I urge you to reject amendments based in fear and discrimination that erode our principles of restorative justice and equity. Please support a clean American Dream and Promise Act to provide permanent relief to the millions of immigrants who are already an integral part of our society.

Can we count on Representative [NAME] to support a clean American Dream and Promise Act?

Thank you for your time and for your support of the immigrant members of our community.