My Letter to Congress: H.R.4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosp...

I am writing as your constituent in the 16th Congressional district of Ohio. I support H.R.4321 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.

Sincerely,
swathi kasireddy

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Dear Mr. Kasireddy:

Thank you for getting in touch with me about immigration.

I agree that our immigration system is broken. Blanket amnesty is not the answer, but neither is enacting laws that will impose huge burdens on our nation?s law enforcement personnel.

It is clear that we need comprehensive immigration reform that secures our borders, maximizes American economic prosperity, provides a path to citizenship with fair and rigorous requirements, and imposes tough sanctions on employers who break the law.

I have long supported legislation to curb illegal immigration by increasing criminal penalties for immigrant smuggling and document fraud, eliminating the use of government documents that are easily forged, and doubling the number of border patrol guards. Better enforcement and tougher penalties for both undocumented immigrants and their lawbreaking employers are among the important steps we must take to fight unlawful employment opportunities ? the major driving force behind illegal immigration.

The vast disparity in health between Mexico and the United States is what creates this problem.
Unless we fix the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and enforce our own labor laws, we will continue to debate how high the fence should be and how many agents should guard our border. In 1994, the U.S. signed NAFTA, which promised, among other things, to help create a thriving middle class in Mexico. Yet, since that time illegal immigration has increased. There are approximately 11 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States ? and according to estimates, that is more than double the amount than when NAFTA was enacted. According to the Pew Hispanic Center, 58% of all unauthorized immigrants in the United States come from Mexico. By creating an atmosphere where Mexican citizens feel they have no chance of a successful life in Mexico, these ill-conceived trade agreements increase the number of illegal immigrants coming into our country.

In addition to addressing the forces that are compelling illegal immigration, we must take action to bring illegal immigrants out of the shadows. While I do not support amnesty and have serious concerns about guest worker programs, I do believe our nation should consider establishing a process by which illegal immigrants can eventually earn citizenship. The solution to our immigration problem will not be a simple one, as many things in our country need to be fixed to stop illegal immigration. It is time to take a common sense approach to immigration reform.

Should the Senate consider comprehensive immigration reform legislation during the 112th Congress, I will be sure to keep your views in mind. Thank you again for being in touch with me.

Sincerely,

Sherrod Brown
United States Senator



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December 7, 2011







Dear Mr. Kasireddy,



Thank you for contacting me with your concerns regarding illegal
immigration. Your views are important to me as I work to effectively
represent you and Ohio's 16th Congressional District.



Illegal immigration remains a critical issue throughout the United
States. I am opposed to granting amnesty, in any form, to those choosing
to enter our country illegally. Our government should not issue benefits
to those whose first act in our country is violating federal law. During
the 112th Congress I will seriously consider any legislation pertaining
to this issue and make an educated vote with your thoughts in mind.



Illegal immigration often brings with it an array of problems, such as
human trafficking, non-participation in the tax system, budget
shortfalls within our school systems, and a reduction in jobs which
would otherwise be available to Americans here legally. The Pew Hispanic
Center estimates that there were 8.3 million unauthorized aliens in the
labor force in 2008. With the unemployment rate at a nearly
unprecedented level, Americans need these jobs more than ever.



I would like to thank you for sharing your thoughts with me on the issue
of illegal immigration. In the future I encourage you to visit my
website http://www.renacci.house.gov
where you can email me any other concerns that you may have.






Sincerely,

Congressman Jim Renacci
Member of Congress