1. United States
2. Conn.
3. Letter

I am writing as your constituent to respectfully urge you to co‑sponsor and actively support the passage of H.R. 3599, the Dignity Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill represents a long‑overdue opportunity to modernize our immigration system in a way that strengthens our borders, honors the rule of law, and upholds the dignity of those who contribute to our communities. Key reasons to support H.R. 3599: • Balanced Approach: Combines stronger border security measures with fair, legal pathways to status for qualifying undocumented residents who have been here for years, contributing to our economy and communities. • Economic Benefits: Expands the workforce with individuals who can legally work, pay taxes, and fill essential roles across industries — helping sustain Social Security and other programs. • Efficient Legal Processes: Streamlines visa applications, addresses backlogs, and creates more predictable systems for employers, families, and students. • Support for Dreamers: Provides a clear path to permanent legal status for those brought here as children, who have grown up as Americans in every way but on paper. • Accountability Built In: Requires restitution payments, background checks, and English/civics testing before participants earn permanent status, ensuring fairness and shared responsibility. • Bipartisan Backing: Crafted and endorsed by lawmakers from both parties, showing it’s a pragmatic, workable solution rather than a partisan wish list. The Dignity Act is a rare chance to enact meaningful reform that addresses security, fairness, and economic vitality together. By co‑sponsoring H.R. 3599, you will be helping to bridge divides and deliver results that our country urgently needs. Thank you for your time, your service, and your consideration of this important legislation. I look forward to hearing that you will join in supporting the Dignity Act of 2025.