The New Democrat Coalition Launches First-Ever “New Dems on the Road” Tour with Immigration Roundtable in Phoenix, AZ as First Stop
New Dem Reps. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Lou Correa (CA-46) heard from Arizonans about the economic and human toll of President Trump’s executive orders on immigration
Today, the New Democrat Coalition hosted the first event of the New Dems on the Road Tour, part of Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski’s (IL-13) brand new initiative focused on getting out of DC and hearing directly from American workers, businesses, nongovernmental organizations and local leaders about how to improve policy in Washington.
Today as part of the first stop in the tour, New Dem Immigration and Border Security Working Group Members Reps. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Lou Correa (CA-46) joined NewDeal Leader Phoenix Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington and a group of industry and union representatives, members of the Arizona business community, and DACA recipients to discuss the importance of immigrants to Arizona’s economy, how to develop long-lasting immigration and border policies, and the impact of President Trump’s recent executive orders on the economy and American communities. This meeting comes as the Working Group develops a follow-up to its 2024 Framework for Immigration and Border Security Reform.
“We are grateful to the incredible leaders, community members, and business owners who joined us today to discuss the damaging impacts of the Administration’s harmful immigration and border security policy on the people and economy of Arizona,” said New Dem Rep. Greg Stanton. “New Dems are laser-focused on fighting back against the chaos of the Administration, as well as building a commonsense coalition of lawmakers to reform our broken immigration system and secure the border. Conversations like today’s are absolutely critical, and New Dems will continue to rely on the voices of the American people as we craft comprehensive solutions that meet the challenges of the moment.”
This week, my colleagues and I traveled to Arizona to meet with local leaders, community members, and small business owners on Main Street to discuss how immigration policy impacts them, their businesses, and their families first-hand,” New Dem Rep. Lou Correa said. “Immigrants make up the economic fabric of our communities—here in Arizona, back in Orange County, and across the country. Immigration policy is about America. These hard-working immigrants pay taxes, serve a vital role in our economy, and help keep food on our tables. It’s long-past time we come together—Democrats and Republicans—to develop good, common sense public policy to address immigration reform head-on to deliver on our promise on delivering for Main Street.”
“As legislators and policymakers, New Dems always put the needs of hardworking Americans ahead of the politics of D.C. That’s why we’re getting on the road, meeting with communities across the country, and gathering critical information to guide our work in Washington,” said Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski. “Today’s roundtable in Phoenix exemplifies the common sense, common ground approach we need to make progress. We look forward to building on the progress made by Congressmen Stanton and Correa with more meetings to tackle the most pressing issues of our time with the people who know them the best.”
Through New Dems on the Road, New Dem Members will hold conversations across the country to hear from the American people, with each meeting organized under the policy goals of one of the Coalition’s nine Working Groups. New Dems will meet with local leaders, stakeholders, small business owners, industry experts, and more to hear about the cost of President Trump’s chaos and what New Dems can do to fight back and make progress on the issues that really matter to the American people.
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