CIRC Praises Introduction of Immigration Bill and Congressional Co-Sponsors from Colorado

WASHINGTON- Today, Representatives of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Asian and Pacific Americans Caucus, Black Caucus, and Progressive Caucus joined Congressman Luis Gutierrez, to introduce the "Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security Act and Prosperity" (CIR A.S.A.P.) in the House of Representatives.  Among the co-sponsors are four members of Colorado's Delegation: Congressmen Polis, Perlmutter and Salazar and Congresswoman Degette.

The bill is a sign of progress and momentum for action on real, common sense immigration reform this Congress. The following is a statement from the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition:

"Today marks a critical step in the right direction. Backed by a broad coalition and with more than 87 co-sponsors, this legislation is the right step to fix our outdated and unrealistic immigration system.

Nevertheless, we cannot forget that the immigration reform debate is about real people. Every day, families, workers and our economy suffer in the absence of a reform package. We urgently need to reach a solution that is just, humane and moves us to economic recovery.

We applaud Congressman Gutierrez along with Congressmen Polis, Perlmutter and Salazar and Congresswoman Degette for insisting we move on this crucial issue We now turn to the rest of the Colorado Delegation, asking that they help get a bill to the President in 2010."

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