4/9/2009
BECERRA: WITH THE PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP WE WILL FINALLY MAKE PROGRESS ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s commitment to push for immigration reform this year:
“Today’s...
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12/12/2008
BECERRA STATEMENT ON THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION CHANGES TO H-2A PROGRAM
WASINGTON, D.C.—The Bush Administration announced new regulations on the H-2A Guestworker Program on Thursday that would depress wages and working conditions for agricultural workers in America. Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31), House Democratic Vice Chair-elect and the only congressional...
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7/30/2008
BECERRA & STARK INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT IMMIGRANT FOSTER CHILDREN
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Representatives Xavier Becerra (CA-31), Assistant to the Speaker of the House and Pete Stark (CA-13), Chairman of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee introduced H.R. 6649 the “Foster Children Opportunity Act.” This legislation would ensure abused and...
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5/22/2007
AS THE SENATE BEGINS: REP. BECERRA COMMENTS ON THE IMMIGRATION DEBATE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the United States Senate voted overwhelmingly to begin debate on comprehensive immigration...
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5/25/2006
REP. BECERRA ON THE SENATE PASSAGE OF S.2611
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Upon learning that S.2611, the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, passed tonight in the United States...
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4/17/2006
REP. BECERRA APPLAUDS SEN. REID FOR ACTIONS TAKEN TO ENSURE COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CALLS FOR AN END TO THE BLAME GAME
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31) today issued the following statement:
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2/10/2006
REP. BECERRA OFFERS ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT TO NEW FAMILY REUNIFICATION PROJECT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new project that strives to promote reunification of family members in the United States...
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11/10/2005
REP. BECERRA HONORS THE 12TH ROUND OF INTER-KOREAN FAMILY REUNIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31) submitted into the Congressional Record today an extension of remarks...
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6/25/2004
REP. BECERRA AND COLLEAGUES MEET WITH UNDER SECRETARY ASA HUTCHINSON REGARDING BORDER PATROL SWEEPS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security, Asa Hutchinson met with Representative Xavier...
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1/8/2004
THE GOOD NEWS: THE PRESIDENT HAS COME FORWARD WITH HIS PROPOSAL … THE BAD NEWS: THE PRESIDENT HAS COME FORWARD WITH HIS PROPOSAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the president’s announcement yesterday on his new immigration policy that would allow some employed undocumented immigrants...
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7/15/2003
REP. BECERRA APPLAUDS ADMINISTRATION'S DECISION TO EXTEND TPS FOR EL SALVADOR
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier this month, Representative Xavier Becerra (CA - 31) and his colleagues in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus sent a letter to the president requesting that Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans living in the United States be extended for another 18 months to March 9, 2005....
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