Costa Condemns Anti-Immigration Bill

Washington, DC — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-D) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5759, an anti-immigration bill introduced by Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL).

"This bill would overturn the President's Executive Action which is intended to help fix our broken immigration system. It is estimated that some 4 million people who are undocumented, many of whom are living in our Valley, would benefit from the President's plan. I strongly oppose this bill and voted no.

"This is an irresponsible and damaging piece of legislation that does nothing to fix our broken immigration system. It tears families apart by not allowing us prioritize the removal of felons instead of families and fails to address comprehensive immigration reform.

"Sadly, the Republican controlled House passed this legislation, notwithstanding my opposition."

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