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.
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)