Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven (R-ND)
WASHINGTON (KFGO) – The U.S. Senate has passed the Secure America Act, funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the remainder of the Trump administration. The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives.
Senator Kevin Cramer says democrats would rather defund law enforcement than defend law enforcement.
“under President Trump, America has the most secure border we’ve ever had, and Republicans refuse to go backward or sacrifice the safety of our law enforcement personnel to Democrats’ open-border fantasies. The Secure America Act delivers the immigration security and rule of law that we all promised when we ran and that the American people expect.” Cramer said.
“The Secure America Act fully funds DHS law enforcement and border security operations, providing the resources DHS needs to secure the border and enforce our immigration laws through all of President Trump’s administration,” said Senator John Hoeven. “Border security is national security, and the Secure America Act will make our communities more safe and secure.”
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security was shutdown for 76 days earlier this year while waiting for funding, the longest period in history.
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith previously asked lawmakers to reject the funding, saying congress should require stronger accountability measures and complete investigations into the deaths of Minnesotans Alex Pretti and Renée Good during operation metro surge.
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