Press Releases
Chicago, IL – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Global Migration, and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01), Ranking Member of the House Democracy Partnership, introduced a resolution recognizing the 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala. The resolution reaffirms the shared democratic and anti-corruption values of the United States and Guatemala.
The bicameral legislation is co-led by Representatives Meng and Espaillat and co-sponsored by Senators Durbin and Duckworth
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06), and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Destination Reception Assistance Act to expand the federal government’s role in the reception of new arrivals by local governments.
Congresswoman Ramirez took to the House Floor to call on her colleagues to listen to officials and diplomats like Mann who are urging our nation to change course
Washington, DC – Tomorrow, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) will be joined by a former U.S. Army Major who resigned in protest of the Administration’s support for Israel during its Gaza campaign, Harrison J.
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) joined Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) in introducing the SHIELD Act to ensure that immigrants receive high-quality legal representation in immigration court. The SHIELD Act would create a grant program to support the recruitment, training, retention, and development of staff and resources for immigrant legal defenders.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement on the reports of sexual abuse and harassment of migrant children, by employees of Southwest Key, the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, led 21 members of Congress In a letter addressed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Ur Jaddou urging the Administration to ensure their forthcoming Federal Register Notice ensures relief for as many immigrants and their families living in fear of deportation as initially announced.
Washington, D.C.---This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) introduced the AmeriCorps Access for Dreamers Act to expand education award opportunities and pathways into national service for Dreamers in our nation. The legislation provides access to the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for DACA recipients who have volunteered to serve communities with the Congressional-created AmeriCorps.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38), former Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, led 39 members of Congress in urging the Administration to ensure full legal representation for children during their Central American Minors (CAM) program interviews.
In the face of attempts to criminalize immigration and erode the rights of asylum seekers, the caucus will pursue meaningful congressional action to address the global crisis of displacement
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Delia C.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03),the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, voted against the Republican-led H.R. 8752, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025. According to the Congresswoman, the legislation would weaken intergovernmental collaboration, deconstruct effective national security policies, undermine global collaboration, and decrease efficiencies.