Support for the DIGNITY Act (H.R.4393) has grown, with more than 75 organizations now endorsing the legislation. The endorsements come from a variety of sectors, including faith groups, businesses, national security organizations, and civic associations. These supporters include faith leaders, employers, veterans, farmers, builders, manufacturers, healthcare professionals, seniors, universities, and community organizations.
Last week in Washington D.C., several senior pastors visited the U.S. Capitol to advocate for the bill and share the views of faith communities on immigration reform. Business groups such as the National Association of Manufacturers have also recently announced their support for the legislation.
Supporters from different backgrounds are calling for changes to the current immigration system. “The momentum behind the DIGNITY Act shows that Americans are ready to finally fix our immigration system,” said Rep. Salazar. “Faith leaders, workers, businesses, and the American public all see the same reality: the current system isn’t working. Congress now has a serious, workable proposal on the table, and it’s time to act.”
The list of endorsing organizations includes A-1 Global Holdings; African American Farmers of California; American Bakers Association; American Business Immigration Council; American Families United; American Latino Coalition; American Legion; Americans for Prosperity; American Seniors Housing Association; Anti-Defamation League; Asian American Christian Collaborative; Association of Equipment Manufacturers; Associated Equipment Distributors; Associated General Contractors of America; Bethel Consulting Group LLC; Brick Industry Association; Center for American Progress; Christian Family Coalition of Florida; Cleaning Coalition of America; Council for Christian Colleges & Universities; Critical Labor Coalition; Democrats for Life of America; Essential Workers Immigration Coalition (EWIC); Evangelical Immigration Table; FWD.us; Greater Houston Partnership; Hispanic Construction Council; IEEE-USA (Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers); IIUSA; ISSA (Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions); Improve the Dream; Jewish Federation of North America; Latin Chamber of Commerce Nevada; LeadingAge; LIBRE Initiative; Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA); MIRA USA; Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; National Association of Evangelicals; National Association of Home Builders; National Association of Landscape Professionals; National Association of Manufacturers (source); National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW); National Council of Chain Restaurants (source); National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC); National Hispanic Health Foundation (source); National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (source); National Immigration Forum (source); National Latino Evangelical Coalition (source); National Retail Federation (source); National Roofing Contractors Association (source); Nisei Farmers League (source); Niskanen Center (source); Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) (source), among others.
