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In the context of proposed immigration reform, the Gang of Eight consists of the following four Democratic and four Republican senators:<ref>{{cite web|title=Gang of Eight's strategy for winning immigration floor fight: Stick together|url=http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/301735-gang-of-eight-plots-strategy-for-immigration-floor-fight|work=TheHill.com|accessdate=9 June 2013|author=Alexander Bolton|date=24 May 2013}}</ref> |
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* Sen. [[Michael F. Bennet]], [[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]-[[Colorado|CO]] |
* Sen. [[Michael F. Bennet]], [[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]-[[Colorado|CO]] |
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Revision as of 18:36, 1 November 2017
In the United States of America, the Gang of Eight is a common colloquial term for the bi-partisan group of eight United States Senators—four Democrats and four Republicans—who wrote the 2013 comprehensive immigration reform (CIR) bill. The group was also instrumental in bringing comprehensive immigration reform back to the legislative branch in early 2013.[1]
Collectively, these eight senators wrote the first draft of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 (commonly known as "the immigration bill").[2] In June 2013, the immigration bill passed the Senate with a strong majority—68-32, with 14 Republicans joining all Democrats.[3] The United States House of Representatives under Speaker John Boehner did not act on the bill, however, and it expired at the end of the 113th Congress.[3]
Members
In the context of proposed immigration reform, the Gang of Eight consists of the following four Democratic and four Republican senators:[4]
- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-CO
- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-IL
- Sen. Jeff Flake, R-AZ
- Sen. Lindsey O. Graham, R-SC
- Sen. John McCain, R-AZ
- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-NJ
- Sen. Marco A. Rubio, R-FL
- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-NY[5]
Policies
The policies envisioned by the Senators include the following provisions:[6]
- A path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the United States is contingent on certain border security and visa tracking improvements. The plan provides for permanent residence for undocumented immigrants only after legal immigrants waiting for a current priority date receive their permanent residence status and a different citizenship path for agricultural workers through an agricultural worker program.
- Business immigration system reforms, focusing on reducing current visa backlogs and fast tracking permanent residence for U.S. university immigrant graduates with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering or math also known as the STEM fields.
- An expanded and improved employment verification system for all employers to confirm employee work authorization.
- Improved work visa options for low-skilled workers including an agricultural worker program.
References
- ^ Roeper, Jennifer; Fowler White Boggs P.A. (February 21, 2013). "Immigration Reform Highlights from the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Hearing". The National Law Review. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
- ^ Cox, Ramsey (April 17, 2013). "Schumer introduces comprehensive immigration reform bill". The Hill. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
- ^ a b David Nakamura & Ed O'Keefe, Timeline: The rise and fall of immigration reform, Washington Post (June 26, 2014).
- ^ Alexander Bolton (24 May 2013). "Gang of Eight's strategy for winning immigration floor fight: Stick together". TheHill.com. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ^ "Senators Reach a Bipartisan Agreement for Comprehensive Immigration Reform". The National Law Review. Fowler White Boggs P.A. 2013-01-31. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
- ^ "Senators Propose Immigration Reform". The National Law Review. Varnum LLP. 2013-01-29. Retrieved 2015-07-31.