On the recordSeptember 20, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address America's immigration crisis. For 29 months, encounters with illegal immigrants have been higher than the highest month in the Trump years. While Washington Democrats continue to ignore the crisis, House Republicans continue to do everything we can in our power to enforce them. Earlier this year, we passed H.R. 2, also known as the Secure the Border Act. This bill helps finish the border wall, stops the Biden administration's open-border policies, and increases Border Patrol staffing. This legislation awaits consideration in a Democratic-controlled Senate. It cannot wait any longer. It is time for the Senate to take action. We cannot allow the Biden administration to dismantle the border wall. We cannot allow Secretary Mayorkas to circumvent or dismantle the successful remain in Mexico policy. We cannot continue to allow illegal immigrants to stream across our border illegally without regard for our national security. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues in the Senate to come together and support a commonsense plan like H.R. 2 to stem the humanitarian crisis on our southern border. ____________________





