Mr.

Eden Ramirez, Executive Vice Chair

Mr.George Nassar, Parlamentarian Mr. John Lechuga, Vice Chair of Political Affairs

Mr. Anthony Carrillo, Secretary Ms. Kayleigh Garcia, Treasurer Mr. Kenny Roberts, Outreach Vice Chair

Mr. Phillip Arroyo, Chair 1 ST Executive Board 2012-2013

Young Democrats of America Hispanic Caucus (YDAHC) RESOLUTION 2013-02 Presented to the Young Democrats of America National Committee at the YDA National Convention August 11th, 2013 IN SAN ANTONIO, USA
Resolution SUPPORTING THE IMMEDIATE APPROVAL OF S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
The Young Democrats of America National Committee hereby finds, determines and declares as follows:
Whereas Millions of undocumented immigrants have suffered the consequences of a broken immigration system that has deprived hard working immigrants the opportunity to have a fair shot at the American Dream and has divided families due to unjust deportations along the way. Whereas The immigration reform bill S. 744 was introduced by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) in the United States Senate on April 16th, 2013 and co-sponsored by seven members of the "Gang of Eight" a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators who wrote and negotiated the bill. Whereas The bill would make it possible for many undocumented immigrants to gain legal status and eventually citizenship. It would also make the border more secure by adding up to 40,000 border patrol agents. It would also advance talent-based immigration through a points-based immigration system. Whereas The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the reform bill would reduce the US fiscal deficit by US$197 billion over the next ten years and by $700 billion by 2033. Its report also states that, if this bill becomes law, US wages would be 0.5 percent higher in 2033 than under current law. The Social Security Administration also has stated the legislation would help add $276 billion in revenue over the next 10 years while costing only $33 billion; Therefore, be it resolved: The Young Democrats of America and its entire national, state and local leadership urges the United States Congress to: Section 1: Facilitate the immediate approval of S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; Section 2: This Resolution was approved unanimously by the Young Democrats of America National Committee on August 11th, 2013. _____________________ Phillip Arroyo President YDA Hispanic Caucus ______________________ Anthony Carrillo Secretary YDA Hispanic Caucus