En un panel organizado por AS/COA, Jason Marczak junto a otros expertos analiza los avances del proyecto bipartidista de inmigración en Estados Unidos y asegura que el largo proceso de enmiendas podría impedir la aprobación de una reforma.

An AS/COA panel discussed the latest developments of the bipartisan "Gang of Eight" immigration legislation. Speakers debated next steps for the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, as well as the potential effects of the legislation.

Speakers:

• Juan Manuel Benítez, Host & Executive Producer, Pura Política, NY1
• Muzaffar Chishti, Director, Migration Policy Institute Office at NYU Law
• Jason Marczak, Director of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas (Moderator)

In a conversation with Special Advisor for 100,000 Strong in the Americas Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley discussed his views on trade, immigration reform, and how immigrants impact U.S. competitiveness. “We believe that our future is very closely connected to opportunities and the rising standard of living in Central and South America,” said O'Malley.

On May 8, 2013, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano spoke during COA's 43rd Annual Washington Conference on the Americas. During her remarks, Napolitano discussed evolving methods to tackle security challenges, as well as immigration reform.

During the 43rd Annual Washington Conference on the Americas, Council of the Americas honored luncheon keynote speaker Senator John McCain with COA's Chairman's Leadership Award. AS/COA Chairman John Negroponte bestowed the honor and lauded the senator's commitment to the promotion of crucial hemispheric affairs such as comprehensive immigration reform and regional economic cooperation.