ProEnglish proudly endorses H.R. 8586, the Americans First Immigration Act.

ProEnglish proudly endorses H.R. 8586, the Americans First Immigration Act, because it recognizes that English proficiency is essential to successful assimilation, civic participation, workplace opportunity, and national unity.

This legislation moves America’s immigration system away from random selection and toward a merit based standard that rewards education, skills, high value job offers, military service, and the ability to communicate in English.

Most importantly, H.R. 8586 requires merit based green card applicants to meet an English language threshold before applying and awards additional points for stronger English proficiency. That is a pro American, pro immigrant, and pro taxpayer reform.

A shared language helps newcomers succeed, helps employers and communities communicate clearly, and strengthens the bonds that hold our nation together.

At ProEnglish, we support H.R. 8586 because America’s immigration system should welcome those who are prepared to contribute, assimilate, respect our laws, and fully participate in the life of the United States.