VivirLatino

At 12:30 pm EST the long awaited comprehensive immigration reform bill, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act (CIR ASAP), will officially be released. Democrat Rep. Luis Gutierrez from IL is heading the effort and the bill promises to be most progressive proposal seen. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Black Caucus, Asian Pacific American Caucus and Progressive Caucus will join him as well as the following specific Congressional Representatives:

Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (IL-4), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Immigration Task Force

Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-12), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-11), Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus

Rep. Mike Honda (CA-15), Chair of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

Rep. Silvestre Reyes (TX-16), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Rep. Lynn Woolsey (CA-6), Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus

Rep. Joe Baca (CA-43)

Rep. Xavier Becerra (CA-31)

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30)

Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32)

Rep. Joseph Crowley (NY-7)

Rep. Sam Farr (CA-17)

Rep. Charlie Gonzalez (TX-20)

Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34)

Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15)

Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA-38)

Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz (TX-27)

Rep. Pedro R. Pierluisi (PR-At large)

Rep. Jared Polis (CO-2)

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-9)

Rep. Jose E. Serrano (NY-16)

Rep. Anthony Weiner (NY-9)

There is alot of buzz, especially towards supporting the bill and those that are behind it even before the details are officially released. While the bill is cause for excitement, for me and based on comments, for many of our readers as well. I am cautiously optimistic that this is a positive first step.