judecorp | Tawk amongst yourselves. (Reply)

I received this letter today from Rep. Deborah Pryce, my US Congressperson:

Dear Jude:

Thank you for contacting me regarding HR 832, the Permanent Partners Immigration Act. I appreciate hearing from you on this issue.

HR 832 would alter current immigration policy to allow unmarried US citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their "permanent partners" for residenct in the United States. Under current law, US citizens and permanent residents can sponsor their spouses and other family members for immigration purposes. I understand that you feel it is justified to give life partners similar status. Certainly, such individuals may be as significant as spouses or blood relatives in many cases.

HR 832 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee. While I am not a member of this committee, rest assured, I will keep your thoughts in mind should I have the opportunity to vote on this legislation.

Again, thank you for contacting me. Please do not hesitate to let me know if I can be of assistance to you on any issue.

Very truly yours,
Deborah Pryce
Member of Congress

I will reserve my commentary for now, so people can chat. I will, however, say that I found the bolded sentence (my emphasis, not hers) especially informative.

(p.s. Happy Birthday, Krusty!)