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**B Stands for Blueprint**

Good afternoon,

This week, 69 Senators voted to pass the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act
,
a bill that will fund needed improvements

to American roads, railways, bridges and broadband internet access and
other 'hard' infrastructure needs. We applaud this example of
effective bipartisanship.

With this bill off to the House for consideration, the Senate
immediately shifted its focus to budget reconciliation
,
and early Wednesday they took the first big step in the process

by passing a budget resolution. There are several immigration-related
priorities in the $3.5 trillion budget blueprint
,
including legislative solutions

for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, farmworkers and
immigrant essential workers.

However, the inclusion of these immigration provisions in the final
budget bill depends on a ruling from the Senate parliamentarian. In the
coming weeks, the parliamentarian will assess the budget resolution and
determine whether each component is appropriate for the reconciliation
process. Provisions that have no effect on the budget - or worsen the
deficit - will be struck from the final bill by the parliamentarian.
Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) remarked
,
"The parliamentarian of the Senate ultimately has the final decision.
But I know that she must read articles, see TV, listen to the radio just
like anybody else. And the case that [immigration] reform will have
economic impact of significant positive elements is ripe for
reconciliation under the budget."

We'll be watching the budget reconciliation process closely over the
next few weeks, hoping the end result includes pathways to citizenship
for millions of undocumented immigrants that strengthen our economy
.
Otherwise, we will continue to work toward opportunities for bipartisan
dialogue and compromise in the future. 

Stay healthy and hopeful, 

Adam

**Adam Estle**
Vice President of Field and Constituencies
National Immigration Forum 

**NEWS CLIPS TO NOTE:**

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**THE WASHINGTON TIMES**

**(Op-Ed)**

**:** Border numbers renew urgency for immigration reform

**ORLANDO SENTINEL**

**(Op-Ed)**

**:**Rubio, Scott must find immigration solutions for Dreamers

**DAILY KOS:** Advocates cheer inclusion of pathway to citizenship for
millions in Senate budget resolution

**NPR:**Some Republicans Blame Migrants For COVID-19 Surges. Doctors Say
They're Scapegoating

**ASSOCIATED PRESS:**US is flying Central Americans to Mexico to deter
crossings

**POLITICO:** Guatemala is key to Biden's migrant policy. Its
corruption is worsening.

 

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