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The "Dreamers" who found their American dream threatened last week, when President Trump promised to end a program offering temporary legal status to young illegal immigrants unless Congress acts, may find new hope in part through the efforts of two House Republicans who represent Western New York.
Rep. Chris Collins of Clarence and Rep. Tom Reed of Corning have both signed on to legislation that would essentially revive the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Started by then-President Barack Obama in 2012 without congressional approval, Republicans have long argued that Obama didn't have the legal authority to create the program. Last week Trump agreed, saying he would end DACA in six months if Congress didn't pass a legislative solution.
Now Collins and Reed have joined about 30 other House Republicans in pushing legislation that would fix the problem. Collins' support could be important, given that he was the first House member to endorse Trump last year and remains close to the White House.
“Just like President Trump and other Members of Congress, I recognize that these young men and women were brought to our country illegally, with no fault of their own,” Collins said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to create long-term certainty for these individuals.”
On his weekly conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Reed agreed. He said the bipartisan "Problem Solvers Caucus" that he co-chairs might be able to craft a compromise that ties a solution for the "Dreamers" to broader immigration and national security legislation.
Like Collins, Reed is a cosponsor of the Recognizing America’s Children (RAC) Act, introduced by Rep. Carlos Curbelo, a Florida Republican.
Collins, Reed push for bill to help "Dreamers"
Rep. Chris Collins of Clarence and Rep. Tom Reed of Corning have both signed on to legislation that would essentially revive the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
Started by then-President Barack Obama in 2012 without congressional approval, Republicans have long argued that Obama didn't have the legal authority to create the program. Last week Trump agreed, saying he would end DACA in six months if Congress didn't pass a legislative solution.
Now Collins and Reed have joined about 30 other House Republicans in pushing legislation that would fix the problem. Collins' support could be important, given that he was the first House member to endorse Trump last year and remains close to the White House.
“Just like President Trump and other Members of Congress, I recognize that these young men and women were brought to our country illegally, with no fault of their own,” Collins said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to create long-term certainty for these individuals.”
On his weekly conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Reed agreed. He said the bipartisan "Problem Solvers Caucus" that he co-chairs might be able to craft a compromise that ties a solution for the "Dreamers" to broader immigration and national security legislation.
Like Collins, Reed is a cosponsor of the Recognizing America’s Children (RAC) Act, introduced by Rep. Carlos Curbelo, a Florida Republican.
Collins, Reed push for bill to help "Dreamers"
