March 2007 - Reps. Gutierrez (D-IL) and Flake (R-AZ) have introduced a bi-partisan comprehensive immigration reform bill, the STRIVE Act (Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy) of 2007 in the U.S. House of Representatives.  As Frank Sharry, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, said: "No bill is perfect, and after studying the language carefully, we expect we will take issue with specific provisions. But we are thrilled that the legislative starting gun has been fired."

Dec 2006 - Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Senator Ed Kennedy (D-MA) together with Representative Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and Representative Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) have met this month to begin working on a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill.  It will seek to better protect our borders, reunify long-separated families, supply industry with willing workers, and allow people who have long contributed to America's prosperity to legitimize their status given they pay a fine, back taxes, maintain steady employment, pass a background check, and enroll in English classes.