For the relief of Maria Merida de Macario.
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Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
ID: M001196
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Bill Summary
Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease.
**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill is a classic case of "Private Relief" – a euphemism for "I'm doing a favor for my buddy or contributor." The main purpose is to grant permanent resident status to Maria Merida de Macario, an individual who has managed to catch the attention of Representative Moulton. One can only wonder what strings were pulled or favors traded to make this happen.
**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill waives various grounds for removal and denial of admission, essentially giving Maria a get-out-of-jail-free card. It also allows her to adjust her status to lawful permanent resident, despite any previous transgressions. The cherry on top is the reduction of immigrant visa numbers for natives of her country of birth – because, you know, we need to make room for this one special person.
**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Maria Merida de Macario is the obvious beneficiary, but let's not forget the real stakeholders: Representative Moulton and his constituents. This bill is a perfect example of " constituent service" – a euphemism for "I'm doing something to make myself look good." The rest of us are just collateral damage.
**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill sets a lovely precedent for future private relief bills, where Congress can cherry-pick individuals for special treatment. It's a slap in the face to those who have played by the rules and waited patiently in line. The real impact is on the integrity of our immigration system, which is already a joke.
Diagnosis: This bill suffers from a severe case of "Special Interest-itis" – a disease characterized by an overabundance of self-serving politicians catering to their cronies and contributors. Symptoms include blatant disregard for existing laws, favoritism, and a healthy dose of hypocrisy. Treatment involves a strong dose of transparency, accountability, and a commitment to serving the greater good.
Prognosis: Poor. This bill will likely pass with flying colors, as our esteemed representatives are more concerned with their own interests than the well-being of the country. The rest of us will be left to deal with the consequences of this legislative malpractice.
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