Immigration Legislative Bills: ‘Nothing of Substance’
Editor’s Note: Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement on the October 24th, markup of two bills related to immigration in the Judiciary Committee. One is an agricultural worker bill…
Puerto Ricans Are Our Constituents
Editor’s Note: Last week, for two days in a row, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke on the House floor about Puerto Rico, responding to Tweets on Oct. 12, from…
Recycled Anti-Immigration Policies
I don’t think Democrats have a partner to negotiate with in the White House on sensible immigration policy or sparing 800,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients from deportation. Any…
My Beloved Puerto Rico, You Are Not Alone
Editor’ Note: Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke on the House floor on Oct. 3, about what he saw while he was in Puerto Rico over the weekend, the humanitarian…
We Have a Responsibility to the People of Puerto Rico
Editor’s Note: Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke on the House floor on Tuesday about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Puerto Rico a week after it was struck by Hurricane…
América is a Better Country Than Its President
I personally will not support any funding bill that does not include a safe harbor for DREAMers – and I will work to have others join me in opposition. If…
President Has a Lot to Learn About Families
Editor’s Note: Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke last week on the House floor about President Trump and families. The Congressman, noted that President Trump was recently, and conveniently, interrupted by…
We Have the Moment To Rise Up
Editor’s Note: Illinois Congressman Luis V. Gutiérrez delivered the following remarks on the Floor to the House Speaker on July 17th, regarding the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ meeting with Homeland Security…
Only One Political Party Participated
Editor’s Note: On Jun 22, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke on the House floor about the June 11 plebiscite in Puerto Rico where 97% of the voters supported statehood,…
Time Wasted In House Judiciary Committee
Editor’s Note: Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke on the House floor on June 7th, urging the Judiciary Committee in the House to get to work on investigations related…