ScienceDebate.org: on Immigration
Jim McGovern:
Immigrants should have access to quality health care
The pandemic has shone a light on the invaluable contribution of immigrants to our health care systems. We need comprehensive reform to strengthen our immigration system and its protections for migrants and refugees. All public health matters do
not care about borders, heritage, or immigration or citizenship status. We need to make sure that access to all health care systems, testing, care and preventive services are available to everyone in Massachusetts, regardless of status.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 MA-2 House race
Nov 3, 2020
Bill Keating:
Keep visa programs that enable foreign workers to stay in US
Our state is unique in the nation for its ability to attract the best and brightest minds from across the globe to immigrate to the United States. Non-immigrant workers comprise a necessary part of the Cape and Islands seasonal workforce.
I have been a leader in Congress on ensuring that the H-2B and J-1 visa systems have remained available to Business owners on the cape and Islands. The COVID-19 pandemic doesn't care if you are a U.S. citizen or an undocumented worker.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 MA-9 House race
Oct 9, 2020
Brian Higgins:
Do not curtail visas for skilled workers who benefit us
America's high quality education institutions and advanced STEM industry has been key to attracting talent globally. We have benefited immensely from the contributions of immigrants in highly specialized fields, particularly innovation in digital
companies--a sector in which America is unquestionably the leader. Limiting access for immigrants harms our global competitiveness. I have supported expanding work visas for highly skilled jobs and removing the per country cap on employment based visas.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-26 election
Oct 9, 2020
Carolyn Maloney:
Visa restrictions are racist and anti-American
I disagree with these restrictions. They are racist, discriminatory, anti-science and anti-American.
We should be allowing these workers, who want to come and make a better life for themselves and their families while pursuing goals in science and technology that will help strengthen our economy, security and public health.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-12 election
Oct 9, 2020
Colin Allred:
Supports DREAMers and path to citizenship
Immigrants enrich every facet of our communities, and ensuring that everyone, regardless of who they are or where they come from, are able to live your version of the American Dream benefits us all. I support comprehensive immigration reform that
includes securing our borders, protecting DREAMers, and providing a pathway to earned citizenship for those who are working hard and paying taxes. I support skilled work and training visas such as H-1B and F-1 visas.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional TX-32 election
Oct 9, 2020
Eddie Bernice Johnson:
Give business the freedom to hire skilled foreign workers
We should create a twenty-first century immigration system that will stimulate jobs, enhance global competitiveness, and help to grow a highly skilled U.S. workforce. The bipartisan Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act gives American businesses the
freedom to hire and retain the skilled workers they need. Many of companies depend on foreign professionals who graduate with critical science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, degrees from U.S. universities.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional TX-30 election
Oct 9, 2020
Joe Morelle:
Against restrictions in new work visas for skilled workers
Q: Restrictions and suspensions of new work visas, especially for high-skilled workers in science and technology fields, could affect scientific progress and innovation. Do you agree with these restrictions? Why or why not?
A: I do not agree with these restrictions and believe work visas are important to cultivating a highly skilled, competitive workforce.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-25 election
Oct 9, 2020
Mondaire Jones:
Immigrant rights are human rights
I oppose restricting or suspending new work visas. I would not be here today had my paternal grandfather not immigrated to New York City from Kingston, Jamaica. Immigrants are the backbone of our society. Immigrants can contribute so much to our
scientific progress, advancing medicine, technology, and basic research. We must center our immigration system around human rights, uniting families, dignity, and strengthening our economy.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-2 election
Oct 9, 2020
Paul Tonko:
Advocates no restrictions on visas for skilled workers
Q: Restrictions and suspensions of new work visas, especially for skilled workers in science and technology fields, could affect scientific progress. Do you agree with these restrictions?A: No, I have long fought against these xenophobic policies of
this White House that only serve to decrease our standing across the globe, hamstring institutions like RPI, and appease political ideologies that contradict what we work toward every day--a society of equality, inclusion and fairness.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 Congressional NY-20 election
Oct 9, 2020
Steve Lynch:
Against bureaucratic delays affecting immigrant STEM workers
Immigrant workers are an invaluable part of our STEM workforce in Massachusetts and nationwide. In appreciation that our immigrant workforce helps us to fill critical skills gaps in our STEM workforce and adds to the excellence and diversity of
STEM employment sectors, I have been strongly supportive of efforts to ensure that these talented workers are able to continue to be innovators in their STEM fields in Massachusetts and are not subject to unnecessary bureaucratic delays.
Source: ScienceDebate.org on 2020 MA-8 House race
Oct 9, 2020
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