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Feb. 15, 2022
Fleischmann Leads Colleagues to Investigate DHS Transporting Illegal Aliens Within the U.S.
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Letter to Hon Tae D. Johnson, Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-BERGMAN, COLLEAGUES DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY ON BIDEN'S FAILED CATCH AND RELEASE PROGRAM
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Jan. 28, 2022
Hinson Introduces Bill to Defund Secret Flights Transporting Illegal Immigrants into U.S.
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Judiciary Republicans Demand Answers From State, DHS And FBI On Terrorist Who Attacked Texas Synagogue
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cornyn, GOP Demand Answers from Biden Administration on Terrorist Who Attacked Texas Synagogue
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State - Judiciary Republicans Demand Answers From State, DHS And FBI On Terrorist Who Attacked Texas Synagogue
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General Dept. of Homeland Security - Womack Pushes for Answers on Border Crisis
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Dec. 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Restore Visa Processing
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Dec. 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary US Dept. of Homeland Security - Portman, Grassley, Shelby, Risch, Inhofe & Capito Request Biden Administration Provide Overdue Report On Composition & Vetting Of Afghan Evacuees
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Nov. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Support for Israel Participation in US Visa Waiver Program
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Nov. 19, 2021
Q&A: Border Security
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 5, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - McConnell, Grassley Call Out AG on Plan to Send Taxpayer-Funded Settlements to Illegal Immigrants
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security - Concern Undocumented Immigrant Caravan
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Nov. 3, 2021
Biden Wants to Give Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Checks. Ernst is Putting a Stop to It.
Sen. Joni Ernst
Nov. 3, 2021
Cassidy, Daines Lead Effort to Block Biden Administration from Paying Illegal Immigrants $450K
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 2, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States- Cornyn Opposes Biden Efforts to Settle Lawsuits with Illegal Immigrants for Millions at Taxpayer Expense
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 2, 2021
Blackburn, Kennedy, Judiciary GOP Oppose Biden Plan To Pay Illegal Immigrants With Taxpayer Dollars
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Judiciary GOP Opposes Biden Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants With Taxpayer Dollars
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Grassley, Kennedy, Judiciary GOP Oppose Biden Plan To Pay Illegal Immigrants With Taxpayer Dollars
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "The border crisis is yet another example of failed leadership by the Biden Administration. Border arrests have soared to an all-time high ; Encounters at the southern border are the highest in U.S. history This disaster can no longer be ignored."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 29, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "I'm proud to have the support of @RepAshleyHinson for this commonsense effort that would deport immigrants convicted of violent sex crimes or sexual assault. WATCH"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Migrants are taking advantage of our failed immigration system and continue to pour across our southern border. One solution? Resume construction of the border wall."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 28, 2021
Grassley, Wyden Release Investigation On Misconduct And Abuse At Federally-Funded Facilities Caring For Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Oct. 27, 2021
Ernst's "BE GONE" Act to Deport Sex Criminals Gains Major Support from U.S. Senators, House Members, Immigration Groups, Experts
Rep. Ashley Hinson, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Hinson Helps Lead BE GONE Act in House to Deport Convicted Sex Criminals
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Oct. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Sexual predators and criminals are working to take advantage of our broken immigration system amid the #BidenBorderCrisis. My BE GONE Act would block those convicted of sexual violent crimes or sexual assault from entering this country. Let's get it passed."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Over 1.7 million migrants were encountered at the southern border in FY 2021--the highest number we've ever seen in this country. The Biden Administration's failed border policies are fueling an increasingly disastrous and dangerous situation."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 21, 2021
Tweet - "This is horrendous. We must do more to ensure sexual predators like this are blocked from stepping foot into our country. My BE GONE Act is a commonsense, urgently-needed solution that would do just that."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Arrests at the southern border topped 1.7 million last month--the highest number ever recorded. One solution to the #BidenBorderCrisis? Pass and sign into law my BE GONE Act to ensure sexual predators stay out or get out of the U.S."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Administration still can't say what its vetting process is for Afghan refugees coming into this country. I'm working to get to the bottom of this."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021
Hinson Calls for Secretary Mayorkas to Resign
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Oct. 18, 2021
Tweet - "Illegal immigrants convicted of sexual violent crimes are seeking to enter the United States amid the #BidenBorderCrisis. My BE GONE Act would block & deport sexual predators from getting into our country."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 18, 2021
Tweet - "There is no question that our immigration system right now--under the Biden Administration--is being pushed to its limits, all by crises they created. We need to ensure the laws on the books keep sexual predators out of our country."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Because of the Biden Administration's policies, every state is now a border state."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2021
Hinson Statement on Administration Releasing Illegal Immigrants into U.S. While Keeping American People in the Dark
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Oct. 14, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Admin's incomplete vetting process for Afghan evacuees is putting American lives at risk. I'm calling on @DHSgov and @DeptofDefense for answers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 13, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Upton, House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Continue Remain in Mexico Policy
Rep. Randy Feenstra, ...
Oct. 13, 2021
Tweet - "My BE GONE Act gives law enforcement the ability to deport those who have been convicted of sexual violent crimes or sexual assault & are trying to enter the U.S."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 9, 2021
Tweet - "I'm leading an effort to block sexual predators from entering the United States. WATCH"
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 9, 2021
Tweet - "We need to know more about the Afghan evacuees who were released into the U.S. before being properly vetted. I'm pressing the Biden Administration for answers."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021
Hinson Slams Administration for Unanswered Questions, Lack of Accountability on Southern Border Crisis
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Oct. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans have outlined solutions to address the #BidenBorderCrisis. It's time for @POTUS & his Administration to act."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Administration must ensure they are properly vetting Afghan evacuees before they're released into our country."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021
Tweet - "My BE GONE Act is a commonsense solution to modernize the immigration system & combat sexual violence and those seeking to exploit our laws."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security- Blackburn, GOP Colleagues Press DHS for Answers On Release Of Haitian Migrants Into U.S.
Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Tweet - "By the end of this year, the U.S. is expected to see more than 2.3 million people illegally cross the southern border. The Democrats need to acknowledge this crisis."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021
Tweet - "The #BidenBorderCrisis has made every state a border state."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "NEW I joined my colleagues in pressing @DHSgov for answers on the release of Haitian migrants into the U.S."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 15, 2022
Fleischmann Leads Colleagues to Investigate DHS Transporting Illegal Aliens Within the U.S.
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Letter to Hon Tae D. Johnson, Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-BERGMAN, COLLEAGUES DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY ON BIDEN'S FAILED CATCH AND RELEASE PROGRAM
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Jan. 28, 2022
Hinson Introduces Bill to Defund Secret Flights Transporting Illegal Immigrants into U.S.
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Judiciary Republicans Demand Answers From State, DHS And FBI On Terrorist Who Attacked Texas Synagogue
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cornyn, GOP Demand Answers from Biden Administration on Terrorist Who Attacked Texas Synagogue
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State - Judiciary Republicans Demand Answers From State, DHS And FBI On Terrorist Who Attacked Texas Synagogue
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General Dept. of Homeland Security - Womack Pushes for Answers on Border Crisis
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Dec. 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Restore Visa Processing
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Dec. 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary US Dept. of Homeland Security - Portman, Grassley, Shelby, Risch, Inhofe & Capito Request Biden Administration Provide Overdue Report On Composition & Vetting Of Afghan Evacuees
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Nov. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Support for Israel Participation in US Visa Waiver Program
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ...
Nov. 19, 2021
Q&A: Border Security
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 5, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - McConnell, Grassley Call Out AG on Plan to Send Taxpayer-Funded Settlements to Illegal Immigrants
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 4, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security - Concern Undocumented Immigrant Caravan
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Nov. 3, 2021
Biden Wants to Give Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Checks. Ernst is Putting a Stop to It.
Sen.Joni Ernst
Nov. 3, 2021
Cassidy, Daines Lead Effort to Block Biden Administration from Paying Illegal Immigrants $450K
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 2, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States- Cornyn Opposes Biden Efforts to Settle Lawsuits with Illegal Immigrants for Millions at Taxpayer Expense
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 2, 2021
Blackburn, Kennedy, Judiciary GOP Oppose Biden Plan To Pay Illegal Immigrants With Taxpayer Dollars
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Judiciary GOP Opposes Biden Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants With Taxpayer Dollars
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Grassley, Kennedy, Judiciary GOP Oppose Biden Plan To Pay Illegal Immigrants With Taxpayer Dollars
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "The border crisis is yet another example of failed leadership by the Biden Administration. Border arrests have soared to an all-time high ; Encounters at the southern border are the highest in U.S. history This disaster can no longer be ignored."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 29, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "I'm proud to have the support of @RepAshleyHinson for this commonsense effort that would deport immigrants convicted of violent sex crimes or sexual assault. WATCH"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Migrants are taking advantage of our failed immigration system and continue to pour across our southern border. One solution? Resume construction of the border wall."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 28, 2021
Grassley, Wyden Release Investigation On Misconduct And Abuse At Federally-Funded Facilities Caring For Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Oct. 27, 2021
Ernst's "BE GONE" Act to Deport Sex Criminals Gains Major Support from U.S. Senators, House Members, Immigration Groups, Experts
Rep.Ashley Hinson, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Hinson Helps Lead BE GONE Act in House to Deport Convicted Sex Criminals
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Oct. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Sexual predators and criminals are working to take advantage of our broken immigration system amid the #BidenBorderCrisis. My BE GONE Act would block those convicted of sexual violent crimes or sexual assault from entering this country. Let's get it passed."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Over 1.7 million migrants were encountered at the southern border in FY 2021--the highest number we've ever seen in this country. The Biden Administration's failed border policies are fueling an increasingly disastrous and dangerous situation."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 21, 2021
Tweet - "This is horrendous. We must do more to ensure sexual predators like this are blocked from stepping foot into our country. My BE GONE Act is a commonsense, urgently-needed solution that would do just that."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Arrests at the southern border topped 1.7 million last month--the highest number ever recorded. One solution to the #BidenBorderCrisis? Pass and sign into law my BE GONE Act to ensure sexual predators stay out or get out of the U.S."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Administration still can't say what its vetting process is for Afghan refugees coming into this country. I'm working to get to the bottom of this."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 19, 2021
Hinson Calls for Secretary Mayorkas to Resign
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Oct. 18, 2021
Tweet - "Illegal immigrants convicted of sexual violent crimes are seeking to enter the United States amid the #BidenBorderCrisis. My BE GONE Act would block & deport sexual predators from getting into our country."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 18, 2021
Tweet - "There is no question that our immigration system right now--under the Biden Administration--is being pushed to its limits, all by crises they created. We need to ensure the laws on the books keep sexual predators out of our country."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Because of the Biden Administration's policies, every state is now a border state."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 14, 2021
Hinson Statement on Administration Releasing Illegal Immigrants into U.S. While Keeping American People in the Dark
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Oct. 14, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Admin's incomplete vetting process for Afghan evacuees is putting American lives at risk. I'm calling on @DHSgov and @DeptofDefense for answers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 13, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Upton, House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Continue Remain in Mexico Policy
Rep.Randy Feenstra, ...
Oct. 13, 2021
Tweet - "My BE GONE Act gives law enforcement the ability to deport those who have been convicted of sexual violent crimes or sexual assault & are trying to enter the U.S."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 9, 2021
Tweet - "I'm leading an effort to block sexual predators from entering the United States. WATCH"
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 9, 2021
Tweet - "We need to know more about the Afghan evacuees who were released into the U.S. before being properly vetted. I'm pressing the Biden Administration for answers."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021
Hinson Slams Administration for Unanswered Questions, Lack of Accountability on Southern Border Crisis
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Oct. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Republicans have outlined solutions to address the #BidenBorderCrisis. It's time for @POTUS & his Administration to act."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 8, 2021
Tweet - "The Biden Administration must ensure they are properly vetting Afghan evacuees before they're released into our country."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021
Tweet - "My BE GONE Act is a commonsense solution to modernize the immigration system & combat sexual violence and those seeking to exploit our laws."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security- Blackburn, GOP Colleagues Press DHS for Answers On Release Of Haitian Migrants Into U.S.
Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Tweet - "By the end of this year, the U.S. is expected to see more than 2.3 million people illegally cross the southern border. The Democrats need to acknowledge this crisis."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 7, 2021
Tweet - "The #BidenBorderCrisis has made every state a border state."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 6, 2021
Tweet - "NEW I joined my colleagues in pressing @DHSgov for answers on the release of Haitian migrants into the U.S."
Sen.Joni Ernst
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