New York City Council Committee on Immigration holds oversight hearing on economic impacts of federal immigration policy changes
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On May 6, 2026 the Committee on Immigration, jointly with the Committee on Small Business, held an oversight hearing (T2026-1544) titled 'Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy Changes.' Committee members Encarnación, Avilés, Brewer, Hanks and Joseph were present; several other Council Members attended. The oversight was recorded as held and filed by the committee.
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- Held oversight hearing T2026-1544: 'Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy Changes' (jointly with the Committee on Small Business).
- Oversight proceeding was filed by the Committee (recorded as filed).
- Roll call recorded: Present — Encarnación, Avilés, Brewer, Hanks and Joseph; Other Council Members attending — Thomas-Henry, Morano, Hanif, Maloney, Salaam, Brooks-Powers and Krishnan.
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Committee on Immigration
Jointly with the Committee on Small Business
Agenda
- Oversight - Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy Changes.
- Jointly with the Committee on Small Business
- Roll Call
- Agenda Item
- Oversight - Economic Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy Changes.
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