Lou Barletta: “I am always told we must have compassion for the person who breaks the law and comes to this country illegally, but…”

It is time to secure our borders, enforce our Federal laws, and put America first.

I got my farmers asking for more workers and they have actually called me from Republican areas saying, 'Lou, we need more workers on our fields.'

I have been greatly disappointed by President Trump's proposed cuts to these vital programs, but remain committed to supporting much-needed homeland security grants to communities across this country.

We have immigration laws for two reasons, to ensure the National security of the United States, and to protect American jobs.