**B Stands for Build**

Good afternoon,

In Congress, Democrats and Republicans are working across the aisle on
legislation

that will improve the United States' ability to compete with countries
like China, by investing in new technologies, fostering innovation, and
improving American manufacturing. But there is a critical component
currently missing

from this legislation and our national conversation on global
competitiveness: immigration.

Looking to the future, immigration will be essential

in safeguarding the American economy and countering the effects of
shifting demographics. Immigrants are already a critical component of
our economy - providing healthcare and childcare, and ensuring our
food supply as agricultural, processing and retail workers. These roles
will only become more important as the American population ages. As
stated in **Room to Grow**
,
a National Immigration Forum publication authored by President and CEO,
Ali Noorani and Senior Policy and Advocacy Associate, Danilo Zak,

According to the U.S. census, nearly one in every four Americans is
projected to be 65 years or older by 2060. At that point, 94.7 million
people over age 65 will be living in the country - close to twice the
number today. At the same time, the overall population is growing at a
slower rate than it has in almost a century, leaving unfilled openings
in crucial industries such as health care, agriculture, and information
technology.
Immigrants will be needed to fill these critical positions and keep our
economy competitive

- and not just as workers, but as consumers, entrepreneurs, and
innovators.**Room to Grow**
advocates for
increasing annual immigration levels by 37% to counteract this
demographic shift, and ensure the U.S. remains economically competitive
in the future. This proposed increase

would benefit our national security as well. Increased immigration -
and, in turn, a strong economy - will not only ensure our military
readiness, but foster prosperity, wellness and social trust at home and
expand our global influence abroad. Considering the United States'
escalating power struggle with China, it will be imperative to take
every possible step to fortify our economy and bolster our national
security.

Our elected officials have a duty to protect the political, economic,
and social health of the nation. As stated by Noorani and Zak, "A modern
immigration system is necessary to respond to modern challenges, and
increasing immigration levels will help us both provide for our elderly
population and give us confidence in the country we are leaving to our
children and grandchildren." By expanding lawful immigration pathways,
policymakers can ensure the United States remains a beacon of safety and
prosperity for generations.

Stay healthy and hopeful,

Adam

**Adam Estle**

Vice President of Field and Constituencies

National Immigration Forum 

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