Border security

Described as, “The toughest border security bill ever before Congress, with real penalties for the administration for not doing their job,” Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, along with 14 original cosponsors. introduced the Secure Our Borders First Act (H.R. 399) to gain and maintain control of the nation’s land and maritime borders.

“The federal government’s number one priority under the Constitution is to provide for the common defense, but when it comes to border security the administration has failed,” McCaul said. “Failure is not an option on this issue, so Congress must lead. The Secure Our Borders First Act ensures a smart, safe and cost-effective border by building fencing where fencing is needed and allocating technology where technology is needed.”

“It is the toughest border security bill ever before Congress, with real penalties for the administration for not doing their job,” McCaul emphasized, adding, “We need this legislation to protect the American people and sovereignty of this nation.”

McCaul, House Colleagues Introduce Secure Our Borders First Act