Schumer: Deeply Disappointed By Parliamentarian’s Decision – Vows To Continue Fight, Will Pursue Alternate Proposals In Budget Reconciliation

Brooklyn, NY – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement today regarding the Senate Parliamentarian’s decision:

“We are deeply disappointed in this decision but the fight to provide lawful status for immigrants in budget reconciliation continues. Senate Democrats have prepared alternate proposals and will be holding additional meetings with the Senate parliamentarian in the coming days. 

“The American people understand that fixing our broken immigration system is a moral and economic imperative. America has always been that shining city on the hill that welcomes those pursuing the American Dream and our economy depends more than ever on immigrants. Despite putting their lives on the line during the pandemic and paying their fair share of taxes, they remain locked out of the federal assistance that served as a lifeline for so many families.  We will continue fighting to pursue the best path forward to grant them the ability to obtain lawful status.”

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