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Immigration

Commonsense immigration reform would boost economic growth, create jobs, and spur innovation and entrepreneurship. And it would renew America's legacy of being an open and welcoming country where anyone who works hard can achieve his or her dreams.

Throughout our history, America has had the opportunity to grow and thrive because we have attracted and welcomed the most talented and the hardest working people to our shores. But today our immigration system is broken and failing to meet the needs of our society, our economy, our businesses, and our workers.

To help advance reform, the Chamber's Employment Policy division is a leader in a broad coalition of supporters that spans industries and includes labor, law enforcement, the faith-based community, and ethnic organizations. The Chamber is leading the charge for commonsense reforms that include:

Green card reform and implementation of temporary worker programs for high-skilled and lesser-skilled workers including those in the agriculture industry;
A national employment verification system that is workable for employers;
Improved enforcement to protect our borders while facilitating the flow of trade and travel;
And a tough but fair process for the 11 million undocumented people who are living in our country today to earn a legal status.

Though there may be several different approaches to fix our system, meaningful and lasting reform can only be achieved through bipartisan legislation.

Recent Activity

ArticleAug 26, 2019 - 5:15pm

International Students Increasingly Taking Their Talents to Foreign Shores

Our immigration policies sorely need updating to ensure that the U.S. remains the number one destination for the leaders of tomorrow.

Jon Baselice , David Alim

Press ReleaseJul 23, 2019 - 2:00pm

U.S. Chamber Encourages House to Provide Opportunity for Venezuelans to Legally Work and Remain in U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley released the following statement today in advance of the U.S. House of Representatives voting on H.R.

Letters to CongressJul 10, 2019 - 9:30am

U.S. Chamber Letter on H.R. 1044, the "Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019"

This letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives on H.R. 1044, the "Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019."

Above the FoldJul 08, 2019 - 9:00am

Humanitarian Aid is on Its Way to the Border

Businesses can and must step up and lead. We have the resources and logistical networks to be of great help.

Thomas J. Donohue

Press ReleaseJun 27, 2019 - 5:30pm

U.S. Chamber Commends Congressional Action on Supplemental Funding for Southern Border

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley released the following statement today after the House passed the Senate-passed version of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act of 2019.

Letters to CongressJun 27, 2019 - 2:00pm

U.S. Chamber Key Vote Alert! on H.R. 3401, "Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act of 2019"

This Key Vote Alert! letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting H.R. 3401, the "Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act of 2019."

Press ReleaseJun 26, 2019 - 4:15pm

U.S. Chamber Statement on Emergency Supplemental Funding for Southern Border

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley released the following statement today after the Senate passed the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act of 2019.

Letters to CongressJun 26, 2019 - 11:00am

U.S. Chamber Letter on S. 1900, "Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act of 2019"

This letter was sent to the United States Senate, supporting S. 1900, the "Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act of 2019."

Letters to CongressJun 25, 2019 - 2:30pm

Coalition Letter Supporting Supplemental Funding for CBP

This Coalition letter supporting supplemental funding for additional Customs and Border Protection officers was sent to the House and Senate.

Letters to CongressJun 17, 2019 - 3:45pm

U.S. Chamber Letter on S. 1004, the “Securing America’s Ports of Entry Act"

This letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, as well as Sen. John Cornyn, supporting S. 1004, the “Securing America’s Ports of Entry Act.”