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Is the Immigration Reform Bill expected to be introduced in March or April?

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Is the Immigration Reform Bill expected to be introduced in March or April? White House Spokesperson Carney once again emphasized at the press conference on the 9th that comprehensive immigration reform is part of Obama’s second term...

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Is the Immigration Reform Bill expected to be introduced in March or April? White House spokesman Carney once again emphasized at a press conference on the 9th that comprehensive immigration reform is a priority issue during Obama's second term. He also hinted that immigration reform may be included in Obama's inaugural address or State of the Union address. In response to concerns from some people that Obama would deal with the gun issue first and delay immigration reform, Carney said that Obama would carry out immigration reform as early as possible in his second term. Carney said Obama will talk about his policy plans in the State of the Union address, hinting that the president will also talk specifically about immigration reform plans. It is reported that relevant members of Congress will announce the principles of the "Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act" after Obama's inauguration speech and before the State of the Union address. The bill is expected to be proposed in March or April, and will be voted on as early as the summer. Compared with debt limit issues, gun control bills, etc., the immigration reform bill has become a case that the two parties can work together to pass. The most important part of the "Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act" is the amnesty for illegal immigrants. The 11 million illegal immigrants across the country are expected to be exonerated. The key to the current controversy is whether these people can become citizens. The bill will also include the DREAM Act. The bill will also mandate the full use of the federal Electronic Identity Verification System (E-VERIFY) to verify employee identities. This will be the most sweeping immigration bill since the 1986 immigration amnesty. In this presidential election, 73% of Asian-Pacific voters and 70% of Hispanic voters voted for President Obama, and Republicans also lost in congressional elections. These are a wake-up call for Republicans. It can be seen that the possibility of Congress passing a comprehensive immigration reform bill has greatly increased, because Republicans can no longer afford to lose Hispanic votes.

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