“I rise today in opposition to both H.R. 4138, the so-called ENFORCE Act, and H.R. 3973, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act.  These bills reveal a Republican Majority that is more interested in undermining the President than serving the American people.  

“These bills could undo the critical actions that President Obama has taken to protect DREAMers.  DACA gives DREAMers, including the almost 10,000 who have applied in Nevada, the chance to pursue their American dream. We should be encouraging these bright young people to explore their options and develop their talents, not hide in the shadows.  These bills would take that opportunity away. 

“These bills would also undermine another executive action that gives the undocumented families of military members and veterans the chance to stay in the United States as long as they do not have a criminal record.  Do we really want to tear apart the families of those who serve our nation? 

“Instead of taking real steps to address the many problems that our country faces, we are wasting time with cheap political gimmicks and sham constitutional arguments.  I urge my colleagues to reject them and to vote against these harmful, unconstitutional bills.”