Congressman Flood: Washington Democrats Ignoring Immigration Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressmen Mike Flood delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the immigration crisis created by President Joe Biden and Washington Democrats. 

Video of the remarks can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for their reporting purposes. The full text of the speech is below. 

Mister Speaker, I rise today to address America’s immigration crisis. 

For 29 months, encounters with illegal immigrants have been higher than the highest month of the Trump years. 

While Washington Democrats continue to ignore the crisis, House Republicans continue to do everything in our power to force them. 

Earlier this year, we passed H.R. 2, also known as the Secure the Border Act. This bill helps finish the border wall, stops the Biden Administration’s open border policies, and increases Border Patrol staffing.    

This legislation awaits consideration in the Democrat controlled Senate – it cannot wait any longer. 

It’s time for the Senate to take action. We cannot allow the Biden Administration to dismantle the border wall. We cannot allow Secretary Mayorkas to circumvent or dismantle the successful “Remain in Mexico” policy. And we cannot continue to allow illegal immigrants to stream across our border illegally without regard for our national security.  

I urge my colleagues in the Senate to come together and support a commonsense plan like H.R. 2 to stem the humanitarian crisis on the southern border.

Thank you and I yield back.