Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez Introduces
S.O.L.V.E. Act: The Safe, Orderly, Legal Visas & Enforcement Act

Washington D.C.- On May 4, 2004 Rep. Gutierrez introduced the S.O.L.V.E Act, which will reunite families, reduce illegal immigration, and reinforce national security.  Read remarks. Read legislation overview, legislation overview en español, talking points, talking points en español, and section by  section breakdown. 

Senate and House Democrats to Introduce Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation

Washington D.C.- Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), House Democratic Caucus Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-Ill.), chairman of the Democratic Caucus Immigration Task Force, and other House Members will join labor, business leaders, immigrants' rights and advocacy groups for a press conference to introduce a comprehensive immigration reform package.  This legislation will be unveiled on Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at 11:30 a.m., on the Cannon House Office Building Terrace. (The Cannon Terrace is located outside the N.W. entrance of the Cannon House Office Building Rotunda.)  Read the media advisory.

Gutierrez Introduces U.S.A. Family Act -  H.R. 440 - at Annual Immigration Reform Summit

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Luis Gutierrez joined elected officials, community groups, faith-based organizations, and labor leaders to introduce the "Unity, Security, Accountability and Family Act". Read the  press release and a  bill summary.

Update: A Group of Faith-Based Organizations Join the List of Groups Supporting H.R. 440

Read the press release  here. View pictures from the press conference  here.

Gutierrez Amendment Addressing OCC Preemption Rule Adopted

Washington, D.C. - On February 25, 2004 Rep. Gutierrez was successful in passing a bi-partisan amendment to the Committee on Financial Services' "Views and Estimates on Matters to be Set Forth in the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2005." Read more  here .

Gutierrez Proposal to Study Discrimination in Credit Scoring Clears Congress, Nov. 24, 2003

Washington, D.C.-Congress overwhelmingly approved legislation this weekend to commission a study to analyze the use and potential misuse of the current credit scoring system by businesses.  Read the press release  here.

Citizenship Workshop Sunday Aug. 29, 2004 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.           St. Philomena's Church 1921 N. Kedvale Ave. Chicago, IL

Congressional Art Competition 2004

It's that time of year again when we launch the annual Congressional Art Competition.  Rep. Gutierrez is pleased to announce that this year's winner Shekita Summerville from Well's High School.  He would like to thank Southwest Airlines who generously sponsored the winner of the2004 Congressional Art Contest with two roundtrip tickets to Washington, D.C. for the July festivities!  Read more.

January 19th Town Hall Meeting in Chicago

Chicago, IL - Rep. Luis Gutierrez will host a town hall meeting including a panel of local elected officials, immigrant leaders, labor and interfaith religious groups in discussing the President's new immigration proposal.Read the flyer  here   En español

Gutierrez Joins First Delegation ever to look into the Murders of Hundreds of Young Women

Ciudad Juarez, Mexico - Rep. Luis Gutierrez joined Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members and Alderman Solis on a delegation to Ciudad  Juarez, Mexico. Read the  speech .

   

Gutierrez Urges President Bush and Republicans in Congress to Support the Permanent Extension of Section 245i

Washington, D.C.- On October 10, 2003 Rep. Gutierrez, Rep. Menendez, Members of the Democratic Task Force on Immigration, and three Chicago natives joined to call for the full permanent restoration of 245i.

Read the  speech .

      

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps will Cease Military Training on the Island of Vieques, Puerto Rico by May 1, 2003

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Luis Gutierrez, an ardent supporter of peace on the island, comments on the Navy's decision to withdraw from Vieques. Read the statement  here.

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