On the House Floor: Fedorchak urges support for Secure America Act

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule providing for consideration of the Secure America Act. 

"After four years of chaos at our southern border under President Biden, House Republicans and President Trump have restored order and delivered the most secure border in modern history. 

"Illegal crossings have plummeted. Cartel activity has been disrupted. And law enforcement finally has an administration willing to enforce the law again.

"But maintaining that progress requires more than strong leadership. It requires resources. It requires certainty. And it requires Congress to stand with the men and women serving on the front lines every single day. 

"ICE and Border Patrol agents put themselves in harm's way to stop fentanyl trafficking, dismantle human trafficking networks, remove criminals and terrorists from our country, and protect American families.  

 "These officers deserve to know Congress has their back. 

 "Unfortunately, the only reason we are here today is because congressional Democrats never wanted a serious agreement to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security. 

 "Republicans made good-faith efforts to negotiate reasonable reforms and funding solutions.  But Democrats refused. 

 "Instead of working toward a compromise, they dragged out negotiations for political messaging purposes. At the same time, frontline officers and employees were left without long-term certainty. 

 "Families were left wondering whether paychecks and operational support would continue. That is irresponsible.  

 "Border security-our national security-should not be partisan. 

 "The Secure America Act fully funds ICE and Customs and Border Protection through fiscal year 2029. 

"It gives these agencies the tools they need to continue securing our border and protecting our communities.  

"It modernizes border technology, strengthens operational support, and prevents future Democrat obstruction efforts that put national security at risk. 

 "This bill sends a simple message: Republicans stand with law enforcement, stand with border security, and stand with the American people. I urge my colleagues to support the rule and support final passage of the Secure America Act."

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