Provide citizenship pathway for long-term immigrant residents

Padilla says Democrats will advance solutions to modernize the immigration system and provide a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who have lived in the United States for years, worked, paid taxes and strengthened their communities. He says he has introduced legislation for this purpose and plans to work with colleagues from both parties to pass it.

Context: The statement does not name the bill or give further eligibility details.

In their own words

provide a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who have lived in the United States for years, worked, paid taxes and strengthened our communities.

The source

Alex Padilla: Padilla Statement on 2026 Midterm Elections ↗

Published: 11/4/2026
Retrieved: 11/11/2026