Sylvia R. Garcia

“This coming Monday, June 15, we mark 14 years since DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The keywords here are ``deferred action.'' That means you defer action and do not go into deportation. It gave Dreamers a chance to breathe. Yet, President Trump is trying to suffocate DACA one delayed renewal at a time. He is detaining and deporting Dreamers, slow-walking renewals, and creating gaps that are costing them their livelihoods. Dreamers were brought here as children.”

“I rise against H.R. 6955. Instead of the Main Street Act, this bill, Mr. Speaker, should be called the Wall Street wins Main Street loses act. It does not help end the affordability crisis, feed hardworking Americans, or keep a roof over their heads. Instead, this bill sneaks in deregulatory measures, further weakens the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and weakens community reinvestment and anti- discrimination safeguards. For this reason, at the appropriate time, I will offer a motion to recommit this bill back to committee.”