ABIC Action

Together, we’re mobilizing the power of American businesses and the general public to promote and advocate for sensible immigration solutions and reform.

[ABIC Action @ABICaction]

🚨NEW: Building America’s Economy PAC new activation today with $1.2M raised to protect bipartisan immigration lawmakers backing Dignity Act, Haitian TPS, DREAM Act🇺🇸🧵 'Dueling PACs gear up for GOP primary wars over immigration' https://t.co/Y6Li9gCpy4 via @politico

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On the 14th anniversary of #DACA @repdinatitus joined with ABIC Action to call for urgent action to protect Dreamers, stabilize the workforce, and strengthen Nevada’s economy. She emphasized the many contributions DACA recipients make to our communities, businesses and economy.

[ABIC Action @ABICaction]

Today marks 14 years of #DACA, and this anniversary comes at a moment of deep uncertainty for many DACA holders. U.S. @RepHorsford spoke at an ABIC Action press event at the @namcnational national conference in Las Vegas today.

[ABIC Action @ABICaction]

Today marks 14 years of DACA and 120+ CEOs and business leaders are joining with ABIC Action in a letter to Congress & the Administration with a clear message: secure our workforce, pass the Dream Act, end the sabotage of DACA renewals. Read the letter:
https://t.co/rPAqkHAHEP

[ABIC Action @ABICaction]

America is the ONLY HOME many DACA recipients and Dreamers know. With the 14th anniversary of #DACA coming up on Monday, we're calling for urgent action to protect DACA recipients and Dreamers. Mr. Jimenez shared his story on our ABIC Action press call.

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We need immediate action to end DACA delays and protect recipients through bipartisan legislation, like the #DreamAct and the #DignityAct. Zak Galindo, former DACA recipient who employees 70 people shared how DACA delays are impacting families at an ABIC Action press conference

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"We cannot build the number of homes this country needs without a strong and reliable workforce," said Larry Dix II, President of the Structural Building Components Association, which endorsed the #DignityAct last week at an ABIC Action press conference

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The GROW Coalition, representing the nation's leading scientific, engineering, research, and technology organizations, announced its support for the #DignityAct, warning that our broken immigration system is making it harder to retain needed innovators
https://t.co/8aeGLq0ost

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“The Dignity Act provides border security and status,” said @RepAdamGrayCA at the ABIC Action press conference last week. "I thank my colleagues for showing some political courage this morning, and I look forward to bringing this bill onto the House floor"

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“Every single day, we work hand-in-hand with builders to frame homes more efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively,” said Larry Dix II, President of the Structural Building Components Association, which endorsed the #DignityAct last week at an ABIC Action press conference

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The bipartisan Dignity Act would address construction labor shortages, increase housing supply, and reduce housing costs for American families. Read more: https://t.co/24IJ6sheBO

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“The Dignity Act is giving dignity back to American families,” said @RepMariaSalazar w/@ABICAction, & Structural Building Components Association, highlighting how #Dignity Act can help address construction labor shortages, increase housing supply, and lower costs for families

[ABIC Action @ABICaction]

Affordable housing requires commonsense immigration reform & breaking DC gridlock. The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the Dignity Act and now the Structural Building Components Association is endorsing it as well. @RepTomSuozzi joined ABIC Action, SBCA and bipartisan lawmakers

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Last week, Rep. @ZachNunn met with Iowa employers at Mill Pond Retirement Community for the National Dignity Tour w/ @LeadingAgeIowa, focused on how the bipartisan Dignity Act provides permanent workforce solutions to help senior care and more: https://t.co/UX9VuMx9ze

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ABIC Action clocked in from MN for the 'Keep Food on the Table' tour, calling for work permits for long-standing immigrant workers who are the backbone of the entire U.S. food system You'll see us clocking in from around the country as we keep spreading this urgent message.

[Rep. María Elvira Salazar @RepMariaSalazar]

Big news for the DIGNITY Act.

The National Restaurant Association @RestaurantsAct has officially endorsed the legislation, joining a growing coalition of employers, faith leaders, families, and advocates demanding serious immigration reform.

Their message is clear: America cannot compete in the 21st century with a 20th-century immigration system.

The people who feed America, employ America, and power our economy have spoken. It's time for Congress to listen.

[American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) @AmericanBIC]

Chef Yia Vang, a celebrated Minneapolis-based chef, shared how critical immigrant workers are to the food system and American restaurants at the ABIC Action 'Keep Food on the Table' event in Minneapolis. Keep Food on the Table is calling for urgent work permits for long-term immigrant workers supporting vital industries: https://t.co/lN1Jh7up2T

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“When one link in the food supply chain is broken, everyone suffers�� Chefs, business owners, farm hands, and grocers who have been here 5, 10 years still have no pathway to legal permanent status in this country,” said
@RepAngieCraig
at the 'Keep Food on the Table' Tour

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Protect Food Affordability with Work Permits: Karyn Tomlinson, @beardfoundation award winner and owner and chef of Myriel in St. Paul, MN, spoke at the launch of the 'Keep Food on the Table' Tour Friday at her restaurant.

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"Immigration is a pocketbook issue," says Adam Lampert, CEO at Cambridge Caregivers, who joined w/ @ABICaction last month to speak with lawmakers about the economic costs of current immigration policies. Higher wages don't typically attract more Americans to these caregiver jobs.

[ABIC Action @ABICaction]

1 in 3 long-term care workers is an immigrant. Seniors know best how integral TPS recipients and Dreamers are to our workforce, and a group from GoodwinLiving rallied in DC in support of caregivers. We need work permits for our long-term immigrant workers and TPS must be extended