Immigration & Border Solutions
Rep. Vasquez is a first-generation Mexican-American who has lived on both sides of the border. Vasquez is committed to creating bipartisan opportunities to fix our broken immigration system during one of the most trying political environments in our nation’s history. He is a proud co-sponsor of the American Dream and Promise Act to establish a pathway to citizenship for DREAMers. Vasquez also introduced a package of common-sense bills that addresses different parts of our immigration system and the challenges we face at the border. This legislative package is informed by the people of New Mexico, for the people of New Mexico.
His package of immigration and border solutions includes:
- STRENGTHENING OUR WORKFORCE ACT: Our farm workers, energy workers, teachers, health care workers, and others— are the economic engine of our society. This bill provides immigrants who work in critical jobs a pathway to lawful permanent residency.
- HUMANE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT: We must address the abuse and neglect that occurs within federally sanctioned detention centers. This bill provides oversight, accountability and data to ensure families and children, who are legally seeking asylum, are treated with dignity, humanity and respect.
- STOP COYOTES ACT: Coyotes and cartels are taking advantage of women and children on their journey to the US. This bill would impose higher penalties for those who are convicted of human trafficking and those who engage minors in their illicit activities.
- SMART BORDER PROTECTION ACT: The majority of illegal drugs that come into this country, particularly fentanyl, are confiscated at our ports of entry. Smart, non-intrusive inspection technology, such as the new MEP at Santa Teresa, is a game-changer. This technology detects drugs and speeds up wait times for commercial traffic and non-commercial vehicular traffic. This bill will tackle the nation’s fentanyl crisis by implementing this technology and increasing staff to effectively operate it.
- FARM WORKFORCE SUPPORT ACT: The shortage of agricultural farm workers is also a deep concern for New Mexico. In places like Deming, Arrey, and Lemitar, Vasquez has heard directly from producers about the shortage of workers. He believes we can meet the demands of feeding our nation with sound immigration policy that also protects farm workers and their families. This bill paves the way to reform the existing agricultural workforce program.
Rep. Vasquez has been calling on Congress to address our broken immigration system and provide emergency federal funding to support border communities. In addition, Vasquez has been leading the effort to secure funding to stop fentanyl smuggling by installing new technology at our ports of entry.
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