The Hill
By Molly K. Hooper
June 4, 2015
Rep.
Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) says his party “missed an opportunity” on
immigration by not holding a vote on his legislation to reform U.S. visa
laws.
By
passing his bill, Chaffetz said House Republicans could have put
pressure on Democrats to take a step on immigration. He also argued it
would show the GOP is not opposed
to making some changes to immigration policy.
Democrats
and the White House, Chaffetz noted, have opposed the bill because they
argue Congress should take up more comprehensive immigration reform.
“It's
frustrating, I want to do it right now,” Chaffetz said of the bill. “I
have stood up in our conferences. I have talked to my colleagues, I have
implored them to
please take this up sooner rather than later.”
Chaffetz’s bill would eliminate ceilings on the number of visas that can be given to immigrants from a specific country.
Please watch the video clip above to hear Chaffetz talk about his frustrations.
For more information, go to: www.beverlyhillsimmigrationlaw.com
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