Jefferson Reporter

The Washington Times featured an article by U.S. Senator Katie Britt, advocating for Congress to complete the construction of a southern border wall. Senator Britt emphasized the previous administration's inaction on border issues and highlighted the significance of national security.

“For four years, the previous administration ignored the crisis at our border, thus ignoring the safety and security of the American people. That ended when the GOP took control of both chambers of Congress and when President Trump took the oath of office for the second time. It’s why I reintroduced the WALL Act in January,” wrote Senator Britt. “It is long past time to finish building the wall, and this bill would put us on the path to doing just that. It would appropriate the funding necessary to complete construction of our border wall and allow President Trump to do so without raising taxes on American citizens or increasing our national debt by a single cent.”

The WALL Act, as discussed by Senator Britt, proposes $25 billion appropriated to the construction of the border wall. The funding would be sourced by closing loopholes and removing taxpayer-funded benefits for undocumented individuals. Additionally, it would impose fines on illegal entrants or those overstaying visas.

Senator Britt highlighted measures undertaken by President Trump regarding immigration enforcement. “Immediately after being sworn in, he signed a series of executive orders to curb the crisis at our border. He ended catch-and-release for illegal aliens, reinstated the Remain in Mexico policy, cracked down on criminal sanctuaries, and enhanced the vetting and screening of migrants attempting to enter our country,” Senator Britt continued. “And we’re already seeing returns: Illegal border crossings dropped to the lowest levels on record during the month of February, decreasing by 94% from February of last year and 96% from the all-time high in the Biden administration.”

As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Homeland Security subcommittee, Senator Britt prioritizes this legislation. “. . . it is my mission to provide President Trump and his team the resources they need to enforce our country’s laws and end the border crisis once and for all. To do so, we’ll need to make a lasting impact. The WALL Act will do just that. It’ll keep our border secure and help our CBP agents do their jobs,” the Senator stated.

Her legislative efforts follow the successful passage of the bipartisan Laken Riley Act in both the Senate and House. “The Laken Riley Act is a monumental step in protecting American families and communities. However, we can’t stop there,” she said regarding the introduction of the WALL Act in the 119th Congress.

Senator Britt’s complete column is accessible on the Washington Times website.