95% of DACA recipients are fully employed or enrolled in school. - Center for American Progress, Oct. 2016
8% of DACA recipients 25 years old or older have started businesses and are creating jobs, more than twice the national average. - Center for American Progress, Aug. 2017
65% of DACA recipients have purchased their first car and 16% have purchased a home. -Center for American Progress, Aug. 2017
DACA recipients are expected to add over $460,000,000,000 to our nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the next 10 years. - Center for American Progress, Aug. 2017
Almost all DACA recipients have passed a background check and many are serving in the United States Military. - USCIS
86% of Americans believe DACA recipients should be allowed to stay in the United States. -ABC News/Washington Post Poll, Sep. 2017
A. Prepare Your Message: Members of Congress hear from many people, to ensure your message is understood clearly, prepare your points in advanced and if referencing any facts, be prepared to share your source for the information.
B. The Call: Due to the large volume of calls they receive, it is normal for constituents to speak with a representative for the Senator or Congressperson. If you are a U.S. Citizen, it is normal for them to ask for your address as they want to verify you are a constituient. This will lend greater weight to your position and remarks.
C. Share Your Story: Feel free to share a personal story or that of a friend or loved one who has been impacted by the issue you are calling on such as immigration, DACA, civil rights, etc. While stories can be compelling, please keep your story brief so that you get to highlight your main point.
D. Courtesy Counts: While we encourage passion, remarks and views shared with members of Congress have the greatest influence when made in a serious and courteous manner.
E. Call! (Click "Senate Directory" for contact info.)
"Today individuals brought to the United States years ago as minors by their parents and for no fault of their own are being threatened with deportation. These individuals have been raised in our country, love our country and for except for a piece of paper, are Americans.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the "The DREAM & Promise Act of 2019." This will DREAMers with conditional permanent resident alien status allowing them to live free of fear, attend college, drive and work lawfully in the United States. They will also have the opportunity to prove their worth and have the conditional status removed through service to our country and more.
For this reason, I proudly add my name as a supporter and ask that you vote for
"The DREAM and Promise Act of 2019!"
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