Wiley Nickel: “North Carolina is a hub of innovation and diversity. People with roots from all over the world have come together to…”

“North Carolina is a hub of innovation and diversity. People with roots from all over the world have come together to build a prosperous and growing community in our State. My district is stronger because of its diversity, and we need an immigration system that reflects North Carolina's needs and values. I believe it is possible to have a fair and efficient immigration system while also protecting our national security and ensuring the safety of American citizens. That is why I was discouraged that, with title 42 set to expire, the majority chose to advance partisan legislation rather than bipartisan solutions that can pass the House, Senate, and get signed into law. Likewise, while the administration announced several short-term steps leading up to the expiration of title 42, it was too little too late, and now Congress must act. It is unfortunate that addressing the situation at the southern border has become a political issue. Border security is not a Democrat or Republican issue. It is an American issue that we must address. I was proud to join a bipartisan coalition of Members to introduce legislation that will secure the southern border while giving us more time to enact meaningful, long-term reforms to our overburdened immigration system. The legislation is the House companion to the one introduced by North Carolina's own Senator Thom Tillis and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema.…”