Biden's Border Crisis

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Mrs. MILLER-MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the crisis at our southern border.

The Biden administration's inaction and removal of vital policies such as title 42 has caused a massive influx of illegal immigrants into our country.

This past weekend, 1,433 migrants attempted to cross the border and claim asylum. In this group, there were four gang members, one sex offender, and one migrant with an active warrant out for their arrest.

We need to approach immigration with commonsense legislation that prevents bad actors like this from entering our country.

It is disturbing to hear stories from people in the district who have lost loved ones or close friends from fentanyl overdoses and other illegal drugs coming across the southern border.

Today, I would like to reiterate my calls for President Biden to visit the border. Since taking office, I have visited the southern border three times to listen to the stories of our fearless border agents about the Biden administration's ineffective policies. President Biden has proven that he is not interested in or capable of securing or keeping America safe.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish an amazing person, my husband, Curt Meeks, a happy birthday. Happy birthday, Curt.

Mr. Speaker, I am also extending my deepest heartfelt sympathies to my sister-in-law, Diana Cogliano, Mari-Eleanor Miller Martino and her husband, Ralph Martino, on the sudden passing of their mother, Josephine Martino, this morning when she passed. May God's grace go with you as you cross this journey.

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