Salinas Statement on H.R. 30

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 30:

“As a first-generation American myself, I know that the vast majority of immigrants are hard-working people who pay taxes, follow the law, and contribute so much to our society. We cannot allow hateful and xenophobic rhetoric to obscure that fact. At the same time, any individual who commits a violent crime must be held accountable for their actions—including deportation for noncitizen offenders. I voted for this legislation because it further reiterates that sexual and domestic abuse are serious crimes under the law, delivering justice for victims and making our communities safer for everyone."

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