Thompson Statement on Senate Passage of Immigration Reform

The following press release was published by the House Committee on Homeland Security on June 27, 2013. It is reproduced in full below.

(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on the Senate's passage of its Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill (S. 744) today:

I am pleased that the Senate has come together in a bipartisan manner to finally pass a Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill. After this strong, bipartisan vote in the Senate, I urge the House Republican Leadership to quickly take up comprehensive legislation - the American public deserves progress on this vital issue.

Source: House Committee on Homeland Security