Congressman Burgess Hosts Panel Discussion on U.S. Immigration Policy
Immigration Enforcement: In the absence of a coherent immigration policy, what are we to do?
WASHINGTON, DC,
Jul 8, 2008 -
A year has passed since Congress has had a serious debate regarding immigration policy, yet this issue remains a major concern for many Americans. With the recent media attention paid to Operation Streamline, an initiative of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, new questions arise on what more can be done to improve immigration enforcement.
Congressman Michael Burgess, Vice Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, wants to kickstart the conversation by exploring how programs like Operation Streamline help or hurt existing immigration enforcement efforts. Join Congressman Burgess, Congressman Lamar Smith, and other representatives of law enforcement and local governments for a panel discussion titled “Immigration Enforcement: In the absence of a coherent immigration policy, what are we to do?”
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Policy Prescriptions on Immigration Enforcement
WHO: Congressman Michael Burgess, Vice Chairman – House Republican Policy Committee; T.J. Bonner, President - National Border Patrol Council; Corey Stewart, Chairman - Prince William County, Virginia Board of Supervisors; Mark Krikorian, Executive Director - Center for Immigration Studies; George Fishman, Minority Chief Counsel - House Judiciary Committee
WHEN: Tuesday, July 8th, Noon
WHERE: Members Room, Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress
Lunch will be provided.
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