Aguilar passes critical amendment to allow Dreamers access to federal employment

Gnome · 07-14-2017, 02:07 PM

This is great! It's a move that brings DACA forward, so great job, Rep. Aguilar!

But I'm so confused. This passed, but not an amendment to keep DACA safe?

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July 14, 2017 Press Release
Aguilar Passes Critical Amendment to Allow Dreamers Access to Federal Employment

Last night in the Appropriations Committee, Rep. Pete Aguilar passed a critical amendment that was added to the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee appropriations bill, which would allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, also called Dreamers, to be eligible for federal employment.

“These young men and women identify as Americans, living in the only country they have ever called home. Denying Dreamers the opportunity to serve their community and country through public service stands in stark contrast to our nation’s core values,” said Rep. Aguilar. He continued, “Expanding the pool of applicants for our federal workforce will ensure we can get the best and brightest applicants, whoever they may be. This amendment makes a commonsense change to give Dreamers the opportunities they deserve and our nation the workforce it needs.”

“DACA recipients are going to school, preparing for careers, and contributing to their communities,” said Appropriations Ranking Member Nita Lowey. “Yet because of something they had no control over – their parents’ entry into the United States – they are deemed ineligible to serve their country through federal employment. I am extremely proud Rep. Aguilar’s amendment correcting this grievous wrong passed in the Appropriations Committee, and we will work together to defend the amendment as the process moves forward.”

Currently, DACA recipients must use third-party organizations or fellowship programs to access federal internships or employment. Rep. Aguilar has been a fierce advocate for the immigrant community and is a stalwart supporter of comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship. Rep. Aguilar’s amendment passed unanimously by voice vote and was added to the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee appropriations bill, which will be considered by the full House of Representatives. Rep. Aguilar’s amendment can be read in full here.

https://aguilar.house.gov/media-cent...access-federal

Gnome · 07-14-2017, 02:10 PM

NumbersUSA people are livid on Twitter. This could possibly make it more likely that a deal is being prepared behind closed doors, to secure DACA?

fl_dreamer · 07-14-2017, 02:16 PM

“These young men and women identify as Americans, living in the only country they have ever called home. Denying Dreamers the opportunity to serve their community and country through public service stands in stark contrast to our nation’s core values,” said Rep. Aguilar. He continued

My eyes watered reading this. Why is it so hard for some people to understand that U.S. is our country! Yes, our parents were wrong in bringing us here illegally but this is not a choice we made. If any of my friends and coworkers found out that I was "illegal" , they wouldn't believe it.

libertarian1776 · 02:26 PM

this is good, my public policy and political science degree can now be finally put to use by working for the feds!

anyone have the total vote count yays against nays?

Swim19 · 07-14-2017, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by libertarian1776

anyone have the total vote count yays against nays?

@HouseAppropsGOP

The Committee has approved the FY18 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill on a vote of 31-21.

JohannBernoulli1667 · 07-14-2017, 02:27 PM

Not bad for a GOP dominated committee. We need more support!

libertarian1776 · 07-14-2017, 02:32 PM

i believe he just wanted to bring attention to the issue, to debate and find a more permanent solution separately.

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Originally Posted by Gnome

This is great! It's a move that brings DACA forward, so great job, Rep. Aguilar!

But I'm so confused. This passed, but not an amendment to keep DACA safe?

https://aguilar.house.gov/media-cent...access-federal

Lambo Mercy · 07-14-2017, 02:36 PM

Wow some good news finally

jaylove16 · 07-14-2017, 02:47 PM

I think the appropriations committee is where we are likely to have something attached to help us. The chairman seems very pro daca!!

Gnome · 07-14-2017, 02:52 PM

Would this then make us eligible to pass federal clearances?

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