Tuesday, November 13, 2018

The Honorable Paul D. Ryan The Honorable Nancy Pelosi

Speaker of the House of Representatives House Minority Leader

The Honorable Mitch McConnell The Honorable Charles Schumer

Senate Majority Leader Senate Minority Leader

Dear Congressional leaders:

In the weeks ahead, members of the House and Senate will return to Washington
for a lame duck session of Congress, during which it is expected that legislation
will be approved to fund government for the remainder of the fiscal year.

As part of this appropriations process, Congress is expected to debate the issue of

immigration–particularly additional funding for border security. Congress should
seize this opportunity to act on another immigration priority with strong support
among the American people: a solution for the Dreamers. These young people,
brought here as children, continue to live in uncertainty as their status is in
jeopardy. Their ability to plan for the future and contribute to the nation remains
limited until Congress passes legislation resolving their legal status. Lawmakers
can provide that certainty to them, their families, and their communities by
reaching across the aisle on this important bipartisan effort–now.

A legislative compromise that pairs a permanent solution for the Dreamers with
additional funding for border security has again been proposed. We believe such
a compromise can be passed and enacted into law with broad bipartisan support.
We stand ready to work with you or any lawmaker toward this goal.

Regards,

Brent Gardner
Chief Government Affairs Officer| Americans for Prosperity

Nathan Nascimento
Executive VP | Freedom Partners

Daniel Garza
President | The LIBRE Initiative