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Fighting for a Secure Border
I cast a resounding YES vote for the Secure Border Act of 2023, a comprehensive bill aimed at addressing the escalating border crisis that is impacting our great state and our nation as a whole.
The Secure Border Act of 2023 is more than a policy; it is a commitment to the American people to safeguard our borders and protect our communities. This legislation mandates the enforcement of detention and the 'Remain in Mexico' policy, establishes a Title 42-like authority, and resumes border wall construction.
As part of our comprehensive approach, the Secure Border Act also addresses the serious issue of human trafficking. It discourages asylum fraud, raises the credible fear standard, reinforces asylum ineligibility, and notably, protects vulnerable migrant children, who are often the most impacted by these crises.
The Act takes a strong stance against drug cartels by considering the designation of these organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and ending parole abuse.
The current administration has regrettably failed to enforce the law, resulting in a humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border. The Secure Border Act of 2023 offers solutions that put America first by securing our borders, ending human trafficking, and defeating the cartels.
This bill is a necessary and comprehensive solution to the ongoing border crisis. It reinforces my commitment to our shared values, and I am convinced the time to act is now.
Watch my floor speech on H.R. 2 below.
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Rep Gooden Speaks on the House Floor in Support of H.R. 2
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