Bowling Green Today

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) made a decisive move to combat the ongoing border crisis by voting in favor of the FY2024 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill. This bill, which received overwhelming support, aims to provide essential resources to address the influx of illegal immigrants and the alarming increase in deadly drugs entering the United States. Guthrie's vote reflects a commitment to secure the nation and hold the Biden Administration accountable for its failed border policies.

In recent years, the nation has witnessed a devastating toll on American lives with over 200,000 drug overdose deaths. The primary culprit of this tragic epidemic is the surge in illicit drugs, including the deadly fentanyl, pouring across the Southern border. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Guthrie stated, "Over the last two years, we have lost over 200,000 Americans to drug overdoses, primarily due to the dramatic increase of illicit drugs, such as fentanyl, crossing our Southern border."

Guthrie's vote demonstrates a commitment to ending Biden's border crisis through strategic measures. The bill allocates funding to hire an unprecedented number of 22,000 border agents, ensuring a robust force to safeguard the nation's borders. Additionally, it authorizes the resumption of border wall construction, a crucial component in fortifying security and preventing illegal border crossings. Lastly, the bill emphasizes the enforcement of existing immigration laws, aiming to restore order and integrity to the immigration system.

President Biden's failed border policies have transformed every state into a border state, with the consequences being felt nationwide. Guthrie emphasized, "Over the last nearly three years, every state has become a border state due to President Biden's failed border policies; leading to the influx of illicit drugs and more than 6 million illegal immigrants entering into the United States."

Guthrie's vote aligns with the Republican Party's Commitment to America, which prioritizes securing the nation and upholding the rule of law. By providing the necessary resources to address the border crisis, House Republicans continue to deliver on their promise to the American people.

For more information on the FY2024 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill and Congressman Brett Guthrie's efforts to end the border crisis, please visit the official website.