www.heritage.org May. 21, 2007

The Senate 'Deal' on Immigration

The Senate has kept its immigration bill a secret---until now. For the sake of open deliberation and public education, The Heritage Foundation is making this legislation, in draft form, publicly available to encourage widespread debate and discussion. This legislation would be the most significant reform of immigration policy in 40 years, affecting not only our national security and homeland defense but the fiscal, economic, and social future of the United States for several generations.

Full Text: The Senate's Plan
Heritage Research & Analysis

Cost of Low-Skill Immigrants to Taxpayers
By granting amnesty to illegal immigrants and creating massive new "guest worker" programs, the new legislation, if enacted, would impose massive costs on the U.S. taxpayer.

Rector's Executive Summary
Rector's Congressional Testimony

Where We Stand: Essential Requirements for Immigration Reform
Edwin Meese III and Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.
In crafting immigration reform legislation, given the stakes involved, Congress should oppose and, if necessary, the President should veto any reforms or reform packages that do not comport with America's core principles, are not in the best interests of the United States, and are inconsistent with the traditions and compassionate practices of America's ongoing experiment in ordered liberty.

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