IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 126 
Celebrating the legacy and contributions of immigrants and opposing 
discriminatory immigration policies. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2025 
Ms. ANSARI (for herself, Ms. BARRAGA´N, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. CARSON, Mr. 
CARTER of Louisiana, Mr. COSTA, Ms. DEXTER, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. 
EVANS of Pennsylvania, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. JOHNSON 
of Georgia, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. MOULTON, Ms. NORTON, Mr. 
THANEDAR, and Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the legacy and contributions of immigrants and 
opposing discriminatory immigration policies. 
Whereas the United States of America was founded by immi-
grants seeking freedom, security, and opportunity; 
Whereas the United States is best when it serves as a haven 
for those seeking a better, more secure, more prosperous 
life; 
Whereas President George Washington said, ‘‘[Let] the poor, 
the needy, and oppressed of the Earth, and those who 
want Land, resort to the fertile lands of our western 
country, the second land of Promise, and there dwell in 
peace, fulfilling the first and great commandment.’’; 
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Whereas President Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘Our nation is a na-
tion of immigrants. More than any other country, our 
strength comes from our own immigrant heritage and our 
capacity to welcome those from other lands.’’; 
Whereas President George W. Bush said, ‘‘It says something 
about our country that people around the world are will-
ing to leave their homes and leave their families and risk 
everything to come to America. Their talent and hard 
work and love of freedom have helped make America the 
leader of the world.’’; 
Whereas immigrants have enriched American society in 
countless ways, contributing to its economy, culture, arts, 
and sciences; 
Whereas immigrants have served in the United States Armed 
Forces in disproportionate numbers, defending the Na-
tion with bravery and distinction; 
Whereas immigrants have played a vital role in the growth 
and prosperity of the American economy, filling critical 
labor shortages and starting businesses that create jobs 
and drive economic growth; 
Whereas immigrants have strengthened United States com-
munities, bringing diverse perspectives, skills, and talents 
that enrich the social fabric of the United States and 
make it a more vibrant and inclusive Nation; 
Whereas discriminatory immigration policies, including family 
separation, arbitrary detention of asylum seekers, and the 
targeting of immigrants based on their race, religion, or 
national origin are contrary to the values of freedom, jus-
tice, and equality upon which the Nation was founded; 
Whereas such anti-immigrant policies have a devastating im-
pact on immigrant families and communities, causing 
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trauma, fear, and economic hardship, as well as to the 
national economy; 
Whereas arbitrary anti-immigrant travel bans fail the secu-
rity and economic needs of the United States causing un-
necessary harm and confusion; and 
Whereas a welcoming and inclusive immigration system is es-
sential for the continued prosperity and strength of the 
United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes and celebrates the invaluable 
contributions of immigrants to the United States of 
America; 
(2) condemns all forms of discrimination 
against immigrants, including racial profiling, reli-
gious discrimination, and the targeting of immi-
grants based on their national origin; 
(3) urges the Administration to uphold the 
rights and dignity of all immigrants, including asy-
lum seekers and refugees; 
(4) calls for the implementation of humane im-
migration policies that prioritize family unity, pro-
tect human rights, and promote a pathway to citi-
zenship for longtime residents; and 
(5) supports comprehensive immigration reform 
that addresses the needs of the United States econ-
omy, strengthens its communities, and reflects the 
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