Pelosi Statement on Introduction of the DREAM Act in 112th Congress

"Last year, the Democratic House passed the DREAM Act with bipartisan support. But Senate Republicans denied hundreds of thousands of young people brought to our country without a choice the chance to earn legal status.

"The DREAM Act is a first step towards enactment of comprehensive immigration reform.  With today's introduction of the DREAM Act in the House and Senate, we have another chance to take that first step toward this larger goal. The DREAM Act strengthens our economy and our military, and honors our American values. For the hundreds of thousands of young people who contribute to our country, and who are counting on us to bring them out of the shadows, we cannot allow another year to go by without the Dream Act becoming law."