ANLA urges industry to weigh in on immigration

Senators need to hear from constituents in support of comprehensive immigration reform, said Craig Regelbrugge, American Nursery & Landscape Association’s vice president for government relations.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tabled reform debate earlier this month, citing the need for Republicans to gather more support for the legislation. Experts suggest that failure to achieve comprehensive reform will result in widespread nonfederal action, much of it targeting employers and immigrant employees.

“We will all be well-served by a system that is fair, rewards work and restores the rule of law,” Regelbrugge said.

USA Today reported that the Senate will likely revive the immigration bill and resume debate later this month.

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