Our immigration system is broken and in need of desperate reform. In order to address these issues, the first step is securing our border and providing our law enforcement with the resources needed to do their jobs.

We are a nation of immigrants, but also a nation of laws – immigrants have made enormous contributions to our society. They have waited their turn, followed the law, and become citizens. However, tens of thousands of people have crossed our border illegally, overstayed a visa, and now demand special treatment. In order to address these issues, the first step is securing our border and providing our law enforcement with the resources needed to do their jobs.

While in Congress, I have had the opportunity to visit the southern border to hear from CBP officials about the resources they need to safely and effectively execute their mission. I remain committed to working with my colleagues to reform our system so we can keep Americans safe:

• Cosponsored the Border Security for America Act (H.R.3548) which directs the Department of Homeland security to develop infrastructure and technology that will deter illegal border crossings.

• Cosponsored the Supporting the officers and personnel who carry out the important mission of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (H.Res.990) which expresses support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and condemns calls to abolish ICE.

• Cosponsored the Secure Our Borders First Act (H.R.399) which requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to be situationally aware of the threat posed by illegal immigration and illicit border activity, and to prevent unlawful entry into the United States.

• Cosponsored the National Border and Homeland Security Act (H.R.4962) which forced the Secretary of Homeland Security to tighten border security by building a wall, increasing the number of customs and border patrol agents, and reprioritizing funding to border states.