AGC Remains Involved in Immigration Reform Discussions

This week, President Obama visited Mexico and stated that he did not expect comprehensive immigration reform to be done this year and that he expected the issue to be taken up in 2010.    However, Members of Congress remain interested in the subject with some hoping to at least get legislation introduced in October so that negotiations can begin this year.  In addition, some lawmakers are giving more thought to working on smaller immigration bills.  AGC remains active in conversations in both the House and the Senate with regard to items of concern for the construction industry, including employer enforcement, employment verification, changes to visa programs and the development of any future flow program.    AGC supported comprehensive immigration reform during the 110^th Congress.  Though the economic climate is a difficult one right now for Congress to discuss this issue, AGC will remain involved and track developments closely.