Ending Illegal Immigration and Immigration Reform
First and foremost, I believe we must secure our borders. By increasing the number of border patrol agents, utilizing advanced technology and prioritizing the laws already in place we can strengthen our border security. This will reduce the number of illegal immigrants entering our country.
While it is clear our nation's current immigration system needs change, it is a complex issue that must be addressed by our lawmakers and the American people. Any change to the laws must come from Congress and not the executive branch.
During my time in Congress I have called for substantial and comprehensive reforms to end the scourge of illegal immigration and reform our broken immigration system. Please know I will continue to make the safety of American citizens a top priority as I fight to secure our borders and enforce existing immigration laws.
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Chattanooga, TN – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), the top Republican on the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on President Joe Biden's Administration's failure to secure the southern border.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement on the continued crisis at the southern border, as thousands of illegal migrants are being held under an overpass in Del Rio, Texas, after illegally entering the United States:
Washington, DC — Today, Ranking Member Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) delivered opening remarks at the FY 2022 Homeland Security Subcommittee markup. Rep. Fleischmann led subcommittee Republicans to demand increased funding and resources to secure the southern border during the markup.
The full text of Ranking Member Fleischmann's opening remarks as delivered are below:
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) today released the following statement after the State of Tennessee suspended the Baptiste Group's license to operate La Casa de Sydney, located in Chattanooga. The suspension comes after Chattanooga police announced the arrest of an individual for sexual battery against a migrant child.
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) earlier this month introduced H.R. 3659, the Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act, which requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to consult in advance with state and local officials of impacted jurisdictions regarding federally administered or funded migrant resettlement.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) released the following statement on Vice President Kamala Harris' upcoming visit to the southern border:
"It has been 91 days since President Biden chose Vice President Harris to lead the response to the border crisis that the Administration's failed border policies have created. From revoking the Remain in Mexico Policy to canceling border wall construction, President Biden and V.P. Harris have created and exacerbated the national security and humanitarian crisis we are witnessing."