Huntsville Leader

Congressman Dale W. Strong, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, expressed his concerns regarding the recently released text of a border deal from the Senate. In a statement, Congressman Strong blamed President Biden's border policies for the ongoing crisis at the southern border. He pointed out that the numerous actions taken by President Biden to weaken border and immigration enforcement have contributed to the dangerous situation.

Upon reviewing the 370-page document, Congressman Strong raised doubts about the effectiveness of the emergency authorities outlined in the bill. He emphasized that the bill contains an excessive number of exceptions, loopholes, and waivers, which may undermine any meaningful improvement in addressing the border crisis. Congressman Strong highlighted one particular provision that establishes a new "Border Emergency Authority," but restricts its use to only nine months of the year, and only after a minimum of 4,000 illegal aliens cross the border in a single day.

Expressing his skepticism, Congressman Strong stated, "I don't believe that the Senate proposal even represents incremental progress." He went on to draw a comparison to former President Trump's efforts in securing the border, emphasizing that the same legal system was in place during his administration. Congressman Strong called on President Biden to utilize the existing authorities at his disposal to protect the American people from what he referred to as a "foreign invasion." He specifically mentioned reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy and repatriating illegal aliens to their countries of origin as necessary steps to address the crisis.

As the debate over the border bill continues, Congressman Strong's strong criticism highlights the deep concerns among Republicans regarding the effectiveness of the proposed measures. The ongoing struggle to find a comprehensive solution to the border crisis remains a pressing issue for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.