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Download official Senate Record PDFReturn to issue contextSENATE RESOLUTION 796—RECOGNIZING THE UPCOMING 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND REAFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT OF THE
SENATE TO THE NATION'S FOUNDING IDEALS OF LIBERTY, EQUALITY, AND
OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES
Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Bennet, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Warren, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Padilla, and Mr. Booker) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:
S. Res. 796
Whereas, as the United States approaches the 250th
anniversary of its founding, the people of the United States
reflect on the Nation's history, progress, and enduring
commitment to the principles of liberty and justice;
Whereas, despite attacks from the current Administration,
the Senate reaffirms that all people are created equal in
dignity and worth and are entitled to unalienable rights,
including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;
Whereas, when the Federal Government fails to secure these
ideals, it is the responsibility of Members of Congress to
challenge and transform systems that deny dignity and
justice;
Whereas these founding ideals have not always been fully
realized and each generation bears responsibility for
advancing these ideals more fully in law, policy, and
practice;
Whereas, in recognition of the barriers and hardships faced
by asylum seekers, refugees, and all immigrant communities,
including conditions that undermine internationally
recognized human rights and constitutional protections, the
Senate must continue to advance systemic change;
Whereas, in the absence of consistent Federal leadership in
upholding the Nation's commitments and obligations to asylum
seekers, refugees, and immigrant communities, the Senate
plays a critical role in advancing inclusion, equity, and
opportunity for all residents regardless of immigration
status;
Whereas barriers such as limited English proficiency,
employment obstacles, and restricted access to essential
services prevent many immigrants from fully engaging in the
social, economic, and civic life of their communities;
Whereas existing pathways to the United States, including
pathways to citizenship, face increasing restrictions and
adverse policy shifts, creating obstacles that undermine
stability, opportunity, and full participation in communities
represented by Members of the Senate;
Whereas ensuring access to health care, legal services,
social services, housing, food security, education, and safe
and humane migration pathways are essential components of an
equitable and inclusive United States, promoting the health,
safety, and well-being of communities across the United
States;
Whereas immigrant communities in the United States make
significant social, cultural, economic, and civic
contributions to the United States, strengthening the United
States and enriching its shared future, and reflecting the
enduring promise of the founding ideals of the United States;
and
Whereas the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United
States of America serves not only as a celebration, but as a
moment for reflection, civic participation, and renewed
commitment to building a more inclusive, equitable, and
united future for all who call the United States home: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) supports efforts, consistent with this commitment, to
expand and strengthen programs that assist individuals in
overcoming common barriers to full participation in the
social, economic, and civic life of the United States,
including language access programs, workforce and employment
assistance, legal support, and naturalization services;
(2) encourages collaboration with local community-based
organizations, nonprofit organizations serving immigrants and
refugees, faith institutions, educational institutions,
advocacy groups, and labor and business partners to provide
critical services and ensure that integration programs are
culturally responsive, accessible, and effective;
(3) urges Federal, State, and local governments to increase
investments in initiatives that advance opportunity,
strengthen communities, and uphold the Nation's commitments
to equity and inclusion;
(4) calls for a commitment to building a more inclusive,
equitable, and united future for all who call the United
States home;
(5) celebrates the contributions of immigrant communities
in the United States to the Nation's social, cultural, and
economic life; and
(6) recognizes the significance of global solidarity in
upholding the principles of the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights, and in advancing dignity, justice, and freedom
for all people confronting systemic oppression across borders
and continents.