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Business leaders coming together to push for bipartisan, common-sense immigration reform that secures America’s border and workforce.

Right now, the United States has a workforce shortage of 1.7 million people.

President Trump and Congress have a historic opportunity to address our workforce shortage, and finally fix our immigration system–something every previous administration has failed to do.

We are calling on our leaders to work across the aisle to:

Secure the border: A secure and orderly border is necessary while ensuring that those who come here to work and contribute do so through lawful and efficient channels.

Stabilize our existing workforce: Long-term immigrants who work and pay taxes are valued members of our communities and essential to our workforce. A clear, practical and firm path to allow them to work legally – including Dreamers, farm workers, and essential workers in diverse industries – strengthens businesses and communities.

Ensure employers have access to the talent they need: Prioritize the admission of immigrants who possess the skills necessary to grow our economy and compete on the world stage.  Expand avenues for workers to fill gaps in industries with acute labor shortages.

Stand up for American Families: Enable qualified immigrant workers to fill jobs not held by American workers so that employers can expand, creating new and quality opportunities for American workers and lowering prices. 

President Trump and Congress have a historic opportunity to finally fix a problem every previous administration has failed to solve, lower prices and build the world’s strongest economy.

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“If we don't fix our systemic workforce issues–let alone removing millions of critical workers from our workforce–Dreamers, farm workers, TPS holders, and other visa holders, it will immediately impact our economy and our GDP growth in America. Businesses and all Americans are in for a world of hurt.”

Bob WorsleyCo-Chairman of the American Business Immigration Coalition and former Arizona Republican State Senator
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“Latinos in this country help fuel the economy at a level some people don’t realize. According to our latest data, if Latinos were a country, they would be the 5th largest economy in the world. Latinos contributed $3.6 trillion to the GDP — and Mexicans, in particular, contributed $2.1 trillion or 65 percent of that total.”

Ana ValdezExecutive President, Latino Donor Collaborative
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“We’re asking for everyone – Republicans and Democrats – to work together and bring common sense to Congress. Over 40 years have passed without meaningful immigration reform — and we’re asking Congress to please stick together and find a solution.”

Sam SanchezComité de 100 Co-Chair and President of Third Coast Hospitality
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“We are going to have inflation without immigrants in the workforce. There are hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of jobs available that need to be filled that affect us as Americans, and this is a pocketbook issue.”

Adam LampertCEO of Cambridge Caregivers / Manchester Care Homes
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“Politicians have been talking about fixing our immigration system for more than 30 years, but they haven’t really done anything about it. While lawmakers dither, the nation’s farmers, ranchers and dairy producers have faced massive labor shortages for years, and our industry is hurting.”

Shay MyersCEO of Owyhee Produce, Idaho and Oregon
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“Immigrants play an essential role in strengthening our workforce and contributing to our success. ABIC urges policymakers to prioritize common-sense, bipartisan solutions that secure our borders and fix our broken immigration system. We must provide a permanent legal status for our hardworking Dreamers, ensuring they can continue to the future of our nation.”

Craig DuchossoisExecutive Chair, The Duchossois Group
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“Employers across the United States are in desperate need of a high-quality, reliable workforce, and the immigration programs are in desperate need of meaningful, bipartisan reform. America’s agriculture, construction, manufacturing and healthcare industries need stable predictable, and legal workforce to benefit all Americans”

Carole SegalCo-Founder, Crate And Barrel
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“To preserve America's position as the global leader in innovation, the U.S. immigration system must be reformed to attract and retain top talent. This requires enacting policies that address the ongoing labor shortage while providing stability and clarity for businesses, workers, and their families. Such reforms will ensure that the U.S. remains competitive, prosperous, and capable of meeting the demands of the future.”

Woody HuntBoard Of Directors, Senior Chairman, Hunt Companies, Inc.

Immigrants are essential to keeping America running, including:

51% of dairy farm workers

45% of meatpacking workers

29% of construction workers

20% of manufacturing and agriculture

15% of education and healthcare workers

Securing America’s Workforce Means…

HOSPITALITY: Restaurants and hotels will continue to thrive, ready to welcome visitors and support local economies. With immigrants making up 21%  of the hospitality workforce, their contributions help sustain the vibrant dining and tourism industries that fuel economic growth.

CONSTRUCTION: Homes and communities will continue to grow, with projects completed on time and at fair costs. With 28.6% of construction workers being immigrants, they are essential to keeping up with demand, ensuring families and businesses have the spaces they need.

HEALTHCARE: Families will have the care they deserve, from hospitals to home health. Immigrants make up 18.2% of all healthcare workers, including 26.5% of physicians and surgeons, 16% of registered nurses, 23.1% of health care support staff, and nearly 36.5% of all home health aids—ensuring quality care for aging parents and children. 

AGRICULTURE: Our food supply remains secure and affordable, keeping grocery store shelves stocked and prices stable. Immigrants make up 40% of the agricultural workforce and over 70% of the dairy industry, ensuring that America continues to feed itself.

MANUFACTURING AND STEM: Innovation and industry continue to drive American progress, from factory floors to cutting-edge technology. With 90% of DACA recipients employed—including in healthcare, construction, and technology—they contribute $5.7 billion in taxes annually, strengthening the workforce that keeps America competitive.

““We congratulate and thank President Trump for delivering on the key promise of securing the border. Now, Congress and the President must deliver on the second half of that promise, which is driving down prices for everyday Americans by securing our workforce. This means that long-term residents, our Dreamers, our farm workers, and our essential workers — many who have been here for decades — are able to work, pay taxes, and legally come out of the shadows. It also means that employers need access to a stable and reliable pipeline of talent across sectors to make our country globally competitive.””

Rebecca ShiCEO of the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC)

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