The two congressmen leading the fight for pro-gay immigration reform in Washington acknowledge they have an uphill fight to see their legislation passed by both the House and the Senate. The result is that binational LGBT couples face difficult decisions about where to live or even if they can remain together. Their options are often limited.
But his bill has failed to gain traction within the House, and the legislation's co-sponsor, Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo), recently acknowledged to the Bay Area Reporter it has few chances of being passed anytime soon.
Congressmen face uphill battle to pass pro gay immigration reform
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