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Rep. Jayapal joins discharge petition to force vote on American Dream and Promise Act
Rep. Pramila Jayapal and House Democrats launched a procedural effort today to bypass leadership. They hope to bring the American Dream and Promise Act to the floor. This discharge petition seeks to force a vote on the bill. The legislation provides a roadmap to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS recipients. Jayapal stated that congressional action is urgent because the Trump administration is tightening immigration enforcement. Supporters, including Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Chuy Garcia, argued that Dreamers deserve permanent legal protections. They said the group should not face further delays. Rep. Sylvia Garcia characterized the petition as a bipartisan effort to keep families together. The bill would provide long-term stability for those under temporary status. Rep. Jayapal officially announces discharge petitionRep. Jayapal on American Dream and Promise ActRep. Jayapal calls for urgent action for DreamersRep. Sylvia Garcia on bipartisan discharge petition
