Smith: DREAM Act a Jobs Bill for Illegal Immigrants

Smith: DREAM Act a Jobs Bill for Illegal Immigrants

Washington, D.C. – The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing tomorrow on the DREAM Act, a bill that would legalize millions of illegal immigrants currently living in the United States.  House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) released the statement below. 

Chairman Smith:  “Tomorrow’s hearing on the DREAM Act highlights how out of touch Democrats are with the priorities of the American people.  Millions of Americans who have lost their jobs in the past few years dream of going back to work, but the DREAM Act won’t make this dream come true for them.  

“The DREAM Act would prevent Americans from getting jobs since millions of illegal immigrants will become eligible to work legally in the United States.  Americans don’t want a jobs bill for illegal immigrants, they want an opportunity to go back to work. 

“Instead of focusing on a bill that would diminish job opportunities for unemployed American workers, Congress should pass legislation to require all employers to use E-Verify.  This federal program quickly identifies those working illegally in the United States and protects jobs for legal workers. A federal E-Verify requirement could open up millions of jobs for unemployed Americans.”