short readsJan 24, 2019 In 116th Congress, at least 13% of lawmakers are immigrants or the children of immigrants The 69 immigrants and children of immigrants in the 116th Congress claim heritage in 38 countries and are overwhelmingly Democrats.
short readsAug 21, 2018 Immigrants or children of immigrants make up at least 12% of 115th Congress At least 65 of the current voting members of Congress are immigrants or the children of immigrants. These members represent nearly half of U.S. states.