Reps. Garcia, Ramirez Urge Congressional Leaders to Stop Trump's Rollback of Immigrant Protections and Pass the American Dream and Promise Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, on the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03) led their colleagues in sending a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), House Republican Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA-01), and House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA-05) warning of the Trump administration's sweeping effort to dismantle Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), and parole programs, and urging immediate passage of the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 (H.R. 1589).

In just six months, the Trump administration has moved to terminate protections for Afghans, Cameroonians, Haitians, Nepalis, Hondurans, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans, and others, who fled war, natural disasters, and political violence and found refuge in the United States. By tearing away these safeguards, the administration is deliberately targeting immigrants who have lived in the United States for decades, built families, and contributed to every corner of the economy.

Congresswoman Garcia and Congresswoman Ramirez urged congressional leaders to bring the American Dream and Promise Act, which has 210 cosponsors, to the floor without delay. Passing this legislation would turn a moment of crisis into a moment of triumph by giving immigrant families the stability they deserve and reaffirming America's commitment to the Dream.

"We are witnessing more than policy shifts; we are witnessing a fundamental redefinition of the American Dream and our country's commitment to immigrant communities. The ongoing terminations of temporary but critical protections send a chilling message: no one is safe," the lawmakers wrote in the letter.

"Executive orders and court interventions can grant temporary reprieves, but only Congress can enshrine protections into law," the letter states. "The bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act offers a comprehensive pathway toward permanent status for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and DED holders."

Read the full letter HERE.

Background on the American Dream and Promise Act:

In February 2025, Congresswoman Garcia reintroduced the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 (H.R. 1589). The legislation would:

• Protect and grant eligible Dreamers conditional permanent residence for ten years and cancel removal proceedings
• Provide a pathway to citizenship for eligible Dreamers by granting full Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status
• Provide individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) with LPR status
• Protect Dreamers and individuals with TPS or DED during their application for relief under the American Dream and Promise Act
• Provide eligible Dreamers with access to federal financial aid
• Allow eligible Dreamers located abroad to apply for relief
• Prevent penalizing states that grant in-state tuition to undocumented students based on residency

The American Dream and Promise Act of 2025 is identical to the version that passed the House in the 117th Congress and was reintroduced in the 118th Congress.