McCarthy: No House immigration deal in '13

House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (Calif.), the third-ranking House Republican, told immigration advocates on Friday the lower chamber won’t vote on immigration reform this year.

In a meeting with immigration leaders, McCarthy said there aren’t enough days left in this year’s legislative session to pursue reform legislation, according to The Associated Press.

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McCarthy reportedly told the activists the House would address the immigration system next year.

Angelica Salas, the board chairwoman for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, said she was one of those who spoke with McCarthy.

"What he said was, there's 13 days left, it's very hard to do anything in 13 days," Salas said of McCarthy, according to the AP.

Salas occupied McCarthy’s district office in Bakersfield, Calif., on Thursday to pressure House GOP lawmakers to tackle the issue.

"He said, 'Ladies, I hear you want to talk to me. This is just not the way to do it,'" Salas recalled, the AP reported.

The announcement will not be good news for the Obama administration.

Last month, President Obama shifted gears and stepped up pressure on House Republicans to pass immigration reform legislation by the end of the year.

He said he’s now open to any legislation as long as it includes a path to citizenship.

Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) has repeatedly refused this year to take up the Gang of Eight legislation, which the House passed in June.

Three House Republicans — Reps. Jeff Denham (Calif.), David Valadao (Calif.) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Fla.) — recently signed onto legislation House Democrat Joe Garcia (Fla.) introduced in October, which modifies the Senate’s bill.

Outsiders have also hiked up campaigns to push Republicans on the issue. The AFL-CIO and SEIU launched a series of ads pressuring them in congressional districts where they're vulnerable and where there are large Hispanic populations.

On Thursday, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, also wrote a letter to Boehner saying the House should pass immigration reform “as soon as possible, ideally prior to the end of the calendar year."

The House returns next week after being on a week-long break, but only a few legislative days remain before the end of the year.

Next year??? LOL

Try not to sound so delighted Kevin, ya dirty repube.

The other article said nicer things therefore Im going with that. CIR next month!

I remember when you guys were critizing the Dream7?! or 6 for causing chaos, ruining for everyone. They turned out to be the smartest people, it was clear all along nothing was going to happen. If you dont do something for yourself, no one will especially a politician.

Kevin McCarthy does not know what he is talking about he is just one person. DA USER said it will pass next month

The smartest by getting deported and banned for 10 years? Wha..

Understatement of the year.

I meant the first Dream 7, i guess they got lucky

This stuff is so sad that I have no reaction whatsoever..like I don't even know what to say. I'm not pissed off..I'm not happy..I just don't care. Days and years are just slipping by. I'm starting to wonder whether my rents will get to see their families. This issue has just broken people so much that they don't even have identities any more. How degrading must one individual..an adult..not just an adult..but one in his/her 50's..60's..parents of a young adult, a DACA beneficiary, feel living with no status at all, witnessing others and their kids driving and working freely. Man this year has been a huge disappointment for immigration. I'm really disappointed. Actually thinking about applying for Advanced Parole by making up some BS case so at least my parents kin can get to see their family in person. Keep feeling so bad but there's nothin in my hands and never was...The Democrats have let us down incredibly..having a President in the White House..they have not pressured the Republicans to act. I just don't know what to say...I can marry right now and become a green card holder but there is nothing that can legalize my parents FFS..this is frustrating as hell. I am so fucking pissed off I am about to buy tickets for my entire extended family overseas to come and visit us over here..Let's see how can stop them from getting visitor visas.