Rep. Vargas Commends Senate for Passing Bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
Washington, DC (June 27, 2013) – Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA) applauds the United States Senate for passing S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, a bipartisan immigration reform bill. Vargas issued the following statement:
“I am very pleased that the Senate has come together to pass a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill. However, the fight is not over. Now, it is imperative that the House put politics aside and work together to reach a compromise that will benefit our country and economy, and will allow 11 million people to step out of the shadows. The House must enact immigration reform that is fair and reflects the highest values of our nation. We are a country of immigrants and how we treat those who aspire to be citizens reflects our democracy’s commitment to uphold the moral principles upon which our nation was built.
“I urge the Republican Leadership to bring the Senate bill to the House floor so that we can finish the crucial work the Senate began and finally fix our broken immigration system.”
Vargas represents California’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire US/Mexico border. Vargas is currently serving his first term in Congress. He represented the 40th California State Senate District from 2010-2012, the 79th California State Assembly District from 2000 – 2006 and served on the San Diego City Council from 1993 – 2000.