The House of Representatives passed a resolution on Wednesday to consider censuring President Joe Biden's administration and Vice President Kamala Harris for “failing to secure the United States border.”
The resolution criticizes the performance of “Border Minister” Harris since taking charge of immigration policy. Considered The House passed HR 1376 later this week. Introduced Republican Congressman Guy Reschenthaler Pennsylvania lawmakers announced their support for Harris after Biden withdrew his candidacy on Sunday and endorsed her. (Related article: US border crisis could get worse under Kamala Harris administration, experts say)
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Introduced HR 1371 would formally censure Harris' border policy record. The resolution was co-sponsored by Republican Representatives Neil Dunn of Florida, Greg Lopez of Colorado, and Mike Bost of Illinois.
Every elected Democrat is responsible for this border crisis, and every other aspect of Biden's failed and incompetent record that has led to skyrocketing Biden inflation, a surge in violent crime, chaos and undermining the nation around the world. pic.twitter.com/D8tn9H0NAb
— Rep. Elise Stefanik (@RepStefanik) July 23, 2024
“Kamala Harris' failed leadership has led to the most devastating open border crisis in history,” Stefanik said. statement X. “Kamala Harris, the in charge of Biden's open border policy, and all elected Democrats are responsible for this border crisis, and they must all be held accountable for their role in endangering our national security and turning every community into a border community.”
US President Joe Biden, along with US Vice President Kamala Harris, speaks about border security and enforcement in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 5, 2023. (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP) (Photo by Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)
“The Biden-Harris Administration's unconstitutional and illegal executive actions are allowing millions of illegal immigrants into our country. These actions wipe out President Donald Trump's effective border security policies that have created the most secure border in modern history,” Stefanik said in a statement.
Under the Biden-Harris administration, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has encountered nearly 8 million migrants who have entered the country illegally, with more than 83,000 encounters with migrants between ports of entry along the southern border in June alone. according to To CPB data. (RELATED: Flashback: Kamala Harris likens ICE to the KKK and says agency should restart “from scratch”)
Under former President Donald Trump, illegal immigration was significantly curbed, in contrast to under Harris' leadership. Under the Trump administration, there was a downward trend in the number of encounters at the southern border almost every month compared to the June 2024 figures, with a few exceptions in fiscal year 2019. according to To CBP data.
Stefanik's resolution pointed out Harris' track record so far, noting that it took the Democratic front-runner 93 days to finally visit the southern border on June 25, 2021. The resolution also highlighted Harris' failure to communicate with relevant immigration agencies, leaders and their officials.
“The fact is, I've never had a conversation with the president or the vice president,” former U.S. Border Patrol chief Raul Ortiz told 60 Minutes in March. “I was the head of the Border Patrol, I was in charge of 21,000 people. And that's the problem.” (RELATED: Kamala Harris appears to have completely disappeared on border issues)
Stefanik also highlighted the violent crimes that have taken place under Harris' watch, pointing to the murders of innocent Americans Laken Riley, Jocelyn Nangaray and Rachel Morin, all three women allegedly killed by illegal immigrants.
“Kamala Harris' failures as a border agent have led to violent crimes, rape and murder against innocent Americans,” Stefanik said in a statement. “We will hold her and radical left Democrats accountable.”
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the House of Representatives passed a resolution to consider the bill.
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