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Rep. LaMalfa Slams President’s Amnesty Plan

November 18, 2014

Washington, DC – In a speech on the House floor, Rep. LaMalfa (R-CA) commented on President Obama's threats to issue an executive order granting amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants.

"This threat to unilaterally grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants is not only a massive abuse of power, but makes clear the unprecedented disconnect between this administration and our citizens," stated Rep. LaMalfa. "I call upon the President to enforce our immigration laws, while working across the aisle with Congress towards an immigration system that secures our borders, respects the rule of law, stops violent criminals at the border, and prevents future illegal immigration."

In addition to addressing the President's proposal on the House floor, Rep. LaMalfa – along with more than fifty of his colleagues – wrote a letter urging Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) to prohibit funding the implementation of any current or future executive action taken by the President on immigration without Congressional approval. The letter proactively included language blocking funding for work permits and green cards for illegal immigrants in upcoming government funding bills.

"We have the means to stop the President's amnesty proposal but it is troubling that we even have to take such measures to ensure our President works with the legislative branch for long term solutions for immigration reform," added Rep. LaMalfa. "Americans deserve a government that is committed to enforcing our nation's laws, not a President who continually sidesteps Congress and the American people to force an agenda that appeals to one side of the aisle."

Video of LaMalfa's Floor Speech may be viewed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/GNrS0ZMuP7M&feature=youtu.be

Click here to download the full letter and view all signatures:

Doug LaMalfa is a lifelong farmer representing California's First Congressional District, including Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou and Tehama Counties.