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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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) delivered opening remarks at the FY 2021 Homeland Security Subcommittee Markup.
The full text of Ranking Member Fleischmann's opening remarks as delivered are below.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), top Republican on the House Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Kevin K. McAleenan and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar regarding the Flores Final Rule.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Top Republican on the House Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks during a subcommittee hearing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost. Congressman Fleischmann's remarks discuss the challenges CBP agents face when addressing the crisis at our southern border.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee, issued the following statement after voting in support of the Senate-amended Border Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee, issued the following statement in opposition to Democrats' border emergency supplemental appropriations bill:
Fleischmann and Granger on FY20 Homeland Security Funding Bill and Border Security Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) Top Republican on the House Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee, and Congresswoman Kay Granger (TX-12), Top Republican on the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statements in opposition to the FY20 House Appropriations Homeland Security funding bill:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee delivered remarks in opposition to the Fiscal Year 2020 Department of Homeland Security spending bill.
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Excerpts from Congressman Fleischmann's remarks can be found below.