Greetings!
I wanted to take a moment to share with you a recap on what happened this week in Texas' 22nd District and the United States House of Representatives.
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Rep. Nehls Introduces Border Security Bills
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WASHINGTON, DC – I introduced two border security bills, H.R. 8709, the Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act and H.R. 8710, the Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022. These bills come at a critical time as our nation faces the worst border crisis in American history.
Earlier this year, a report released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended at least 66 people coming across the border whose names are on the Terrorist Screening Database. The 66 migrants intercepted at the border in Fiscal Year 2022 are more than double the numbers from the previous five years combined. Rep. Nehls’ Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022 will require the Department of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress every 90 days that includes the total number of illegal immigrants apprehended by U.S. border patrol who are on the Terrorist Screening Database, as well as their national origin, citizenship, and detention status.
Additionally, the Biden administration released guidance earlier this year requiring federal immigration prosecutors to begin exercising prosecutorial discretion in dismissing older cases of immigrants who are not threats to public safety, national security, or border security. This means a higher number of individuals who are in the country illegally will no longer be prioritized for deportation. Rep. Nehls’ Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act will codify a 2017 Executive Order signed by President Trump, in order to limit this prosecutorial discretion and prioritize the removal of criminal illegal immigrants.
As we face a catastrophic border crisis, it’s critical we do everything we can to keep our borders and keep our communities safe. Congress and the American public deserve to know who is attempting to cross our southern border. These individuals coming across are no longer your “Average Joes.” These are known terrorists, who are attempting to sneak into our country through Mexico and are succeeding as a result of Joe Biden’s disastrous border policies.
“These two pieces of legislation introduced by Congressman Nehls would provide needed accountability and fix critical problems at our southern border that Texans see every day firsthand,” said Greg Sindelar, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation. “The Biden Administration’s insidious border policies, including its April guidance regarding prosecutorial discretion and the apprehension of 60 individuals on the terror watch list this fiscal year, display the need for Congress to take action to secure our country. Congressman Nehls’ bills are steps in the right direction.”
The Terrorist Reporting Act of 2022 was cosponsored by Representatives Louie Gohmert (R-TX), Jody Hice (R-GA), and Ken Buck (R-CO). The Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act was cosponsored by Representatives Louie Gohmert (R-TX) and Jody Hice (R-GA).
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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Troy Nehls Introduces Bills Pushing Back ...
Republican Texas Rep. Troy Nehls introduced two bills Friday, Aug. 12, intended to beef up security and speed up deportations along the U.S. border with Mexico. The two bills, obtained exclusively by the Daily Caller, would require the Department ...
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District Office is Looking for Interns |
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My district office is now accepting applications for Fall 2022 Interns!
If you are a recent graduate or a college-aged student looking to gain professional experience and learn the inner workings of the House of Representatives, please reach out to my district team at (346) 762-6600 or email [email protected] for more information.
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Pearland LL opens Little League World Series with 8-3 victory |
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Congratulations to our boys from the Pearland Little League Allstars for winning last night with an 8-3 win in the Little League World Series.
We’re all pulling for you at home. Let’s go Pearland!
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Pearland Little League opens World Series with 8-3...
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania (KTRK) -- Pearland Little League's return to Williamsport starts on a winning note. The Southwest Region champs held off a game Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, squad on Thursday night, clinching an 8-3 win to open their...
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Small Business Meetup in Richmond |
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Friday, August 26 | 8:30am-10:00am CDT | REGISTER
LOCATION: The Perfect Latte
7417 West Grand Parkway South #130 - Richmond, TX, 77407
Eager to start a business or grow your existing business? Representatives from the US Small Business Administration Houston District Office, Fort Bend County Small Business Development Center, and SCORE will be available to answer your questions. Learn how SBA programs and resources can help you succeed!! Session will be informative and allow for networking and Q&A.
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Casework Highlight: Department of Labor |
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Do you have a claim with the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) that is not seeing movement? Have you made a report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and never got a response? My office is here to help. While we can’t approve claims, we can help facilitate communication between you and the Department of Labor.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please fill out this release form on my website. My casework team will reach out within the next business day. For any other questions, please call my district office at 346-762-6600.
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Congressional App Challenge Available to TX-22 Students |
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We are pleased to announce that the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding, will be hosting our annual coding competition this year.
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I always appreciate learning about the issues that are important to you. If you have a concern, please contact me HERE.
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Troy E. Nehls
Member of Congress
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