11/13/2017
https://congress.gov...
"Our government has placed the men and women who patrol our border, as well as the American citizens who live on or near the border, in a very difficult position."
"This is a particular concern at a time when we have seen a dramatic increase in assaults on agents. And just last year, assaults on agents were up 76 percent. They totaled 774 for 2017."
"This is an unprecedented move that will give local leaders a powerful voice and a seat at the table."
"The situation has largely been forced upon residents by a misguided Federal policy, reminding us once again that Washington has a bad habit of drafting policies without giving local communities a seat..."