Why didn't Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act, the bill that received the most votes last times, get a vote before or with these other bills? Obviously partly b/c it's not as high priority for the Dems as these other bills, but it's more complex than that. Work is ongoing
A reason these bills saw a vote when they did is b/c they had an April 1 deadline to get a floor vote w/o a hearing. Fairness has the votes to pass on suspension of the rules so there's no worry about that issue with this bill. So no deadline ultimately delayed the vote...
Unlike those other bills, this bill passed the Senate last Congress. That may seem good! Lock for a vote again! The problem is that the House disagreed with the Senate changes, and they are trying to work out the differences now so we don't end up in this back-and-forth again
I don't say this to absolve the House from voting on this important issue and making its position known now, but I want people to understand the logic so they don't give up hope so quickly. Also, if other immigration bills pass, it will help Fairness move along too
FWIW, I do think the House will vote on this bill this year. The timing will ultimately depend on whether they believe they can strike a deal with the Senate or not.
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