NC H627

House urges Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform that includes a realistic pathway to citizenship for hardworking, taxpaying immigrants meeting reasonable requirements.

Calls for updating the legal immigration system to match the nation's labor needs while protecting wages and working conditions of U.S. and immigrant workers.

Emphasizes that immigration enforcement should restore respect for the law while promoting due process, civil and human rights, and accountability.

Affirms that the federal government has exclusive constitutional authority over immigration policy and regulation.

Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the President, Vice President, Congressional leadership, and all members of Congress from North Carolina.