Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D.-Ill.) Introduces Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill

On Tuesday, December 15, 2009, Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D.-Ill.) introduced a comprehensive immigration reform bill – Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP). CIR ASAP includes the AgJOBS farmworker immigration legislation, which would provide undocumented farmworkers an opportunity to earn legal status through continued work in agriculture. CIR ASAP has 91 cosponsors and is supported by the Congressional Hispanic , Black , Progressive , and Asian Pacific American Caucuses.

Take action now! Please call the White House and support Congressman Gutierrez’ bill.

For the National Immigration Forum’s summary of the bill, click HERE

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