The Senate Democrats have made a case to include a path to legalization for millions of immigrants in their $3.5 trillion bill to expand the country’s social safety net. In a meeting with the Senate’s Parliamentarian, Elizabeth McDonough, Democrats argued for their plan to give around 8 million immigrants the chance to apply for Green Cards in the United States. This is known to be a reconciliation bill because these populations are thought to be the most appropriate group for inclusion.
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How will this legislation be passed?
In this case, Democrats will be able to pass this legislation with just a simple majority. They have to prove, however, that the law they are trying to pass along party lines is more than just an “incidental” impact on the country’s bottom line.
The legislation will undergo a “Byrd bath” which is a process that was named for former West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd who helped craft the limits for when a political party is permitted to use the special budgetary process.
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Why should this legislation be passed?
Democrats argue that allowing recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, people with Temporary Protected Status, farmworkers, and other essential workers to apply for the Legal Permanent Residency would make them eligible for social programs. These social programs include Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and other health benefits.
The effort to include immigration in the Democrats’ economic agenda bill faces long odds, however, it still may be the Democrats’ best potential for accomplishing matters on this issue. This bill has come after a months-long battle to reach a bipartisan deal that fell apart.
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