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On the recordMay 21, 2025
this big, beautiful bill delivers on two of our Nation's urgent priorities. It secures our southern border and unleashes American energy independence. It invests nearly $70 billion to finish the border wall, expand surveillance technology, and hire thousands of new border agents. It gives Customs and Border Protection the tools they finally need to stop illegal crossings, combat drug trafficking, and protect our communities. At the same time, we are rolling back the Biden administration's reckless energy mandates and cutting red tape to expand American oil, gas, and infrastructure. By restoring the free market and prioritizing domestic production, this bill lowers costs for American families and strengthens our national security. It is just common sense. Secure the border and power America with American energy. Let's get this done for our agents, for our workers, and for the future of this country.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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Discussing a bill focused on border security and energy independence.

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