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Dear Mr. xxxxxx,
As I begin another busy week in Washington, I wanted to pass along my latest update on what I have been doing to fight for you, Texas’ 21st Congressional district, and our country as a whole:
Fighting to secure the border
I joined The Guy Benson Show with my friend Andrew McCarthy on Thursday to discuss what is really going on at the border and clear up some things about my plan to secure it; that plan includes both changing policy through legislation and using the debt ceiling to force the Biden administration to do its constitutional duty.
Andy also wrote about the interview at National Review.
On that note, I sent a letter to my Republican colleagues to clear up misconceptions about claims made regarding H.R. 29, which I introduced to address and end this current crisis. More information about the letter and the bill can be found here.
Here are some other news stories about what I’ve been up to lately:
Announcements:
The IRS announces face-to-face help sessions
The IRS is hosting special face-to-face sessions to help with tax issues. You can find a schedule and more information here.
PACT Act fraud prevention
The Department of Veterans Affairs is warning veterans to be vigilant of potential scams targeting veterans seeking help with the VA. You can find tips to avoid scams here.
Regarding Global Entry and Trusted Traveler Program cases
Please note: due to a higher-than-average influx of Trusted Traveler Program inquires (to include Global Entry, NEXUS, SETNRI and FAST), we are experiencing a delay in our response time. All Trusted Traveler inquiries are being processed in the order in which they were received. We are working as diligently as we can to address these cases in a timely manner, and we kindly ask for your patience as we work through the high volume of cases. All applicants can check the status of their application from the TTP Dashboard at https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/ at any time, which is displayed after login.
New and renewing applicants for Global Entry (GE), SENTRI, NEXUS and FAST should expect significant delays in application processing times and limited appointment availability at TTP enrollment centers. Processing times vary per application. Trusted Traveler Program applications are being submitted at a rate of between 12,000 and 18,000 daily. Currently, 80% of applications complete the initial processing and are conditionally approved or approved without an interview within 15 days. For those application that require additional review, estimates for initial processing times for new and renewal TTP applications are as follows:
- Global Entry applications at approximately 272 days (approximately 9 months)
- SENTRI applications are at approximately 522 days (approximately 17 ½ months)
- NEXUS applications are at approximately 584 days (approximately 19 ½ months)
Passport resources
The State Department is encouraging passport applications and renewals during the off-peak travel season in fall or winter because demand is lower and processing is faster. Please remember to check your passport expiration date and keep in mind some countries require your passport to be valid for six months after your visit. You can find information on how to apply or renew your passport here.
If you have any concerns that my office can help out with, please don’t hesitate to call or email through the “email me” portal on my website. If you feel so inclined, you can also just send an old-fashioned letter to my Washington or district offices.
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Sincerely,
Chip Roy
Member of Congress
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