Economic Impact of Immigration
Policy Committee November 13, 2024
HARRISBURG, Nov. 13 – Since the founding of Pennsylvania, the state’s history and economic success has been shaped by immigrants. The Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition joined organizational leaders and advocates to present testimony at a joint House Majority Policy Committee hearing about the economic impact of immigration in Pennsylvania. Testifiers presented findings from a recent report, highlighting the history and research that point to an economic decline if Pennsylvania’s immigrant population disappears. 
- Host: Rep. Danilo Burgos (D-Philadelphia)- Chair, Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus
- Testifiers:
- Julio Rodriguez- Political Director, Pennsylvania Immigration & Citizenship Coalition
- Kyle Kopko, Ph.D.- Executive Director, Center for Rural Pennsylvanians
- Cathryn Miller-Wilson, Esq.- Executive Director, HIAS Pennsylvania
- Julissa Morales- Mobilization and Tactics Coordinator, Movement of Immigrant Leaders in Pennsylvania
- Jenna Baron- Executive Director, ARYSE
Agenda + Testimony
Media Release + News Coverage
- Immigration a driving force in Pa. economy, filling labor shortages, November 13, 2024
- Penn Capital-Star,Trump administration’s mass deportation plan would hurt Pennsylvania, immigrant advocates warn, November 13, 2024
- WFMZ, Pa. lawmakers discuss impact potential immigration policy changes under Trump might have on economy, November 13, 2024
- MyChesCo, Pennsylvania's Immigration Debate: Economic Boon or Burden? - MyChesCo, November 14, 2024
Video + Photos