The House Freedom Caucus has successfully forced a border security bill forward after accusing Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) of breaking his promise to bring legislation to the floor by July 4.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) has advanced his Permanent Trump Secure Border Act to the House Judiciary Committee for markup, marking the first time this Congress that House Republicans are considering legislation codifying President Donald Trump’s executive border actions.
“It’s time for Republicans to deliver the America First change we promised,” Roy stated.
“Securing a markup for my Permanent Trump Secure Border Act is a critical first step toward permanently enshrining President Trump’s successful border policies into law,” Roy added. “If Congress fails to act, nothing will prevent a future radical administration from undoing these policies and returning our nation to the border chaos of the past.”
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) has scheduled the bill’s markup for 10:00 a.m. ET Tuesday. Markup involves lawmakers debating and offering amendments to legislation.
“I commend Chairman Jordan for advancing this important legislation and helping move it one step closer to becoming law,” Roy said. “I hope we will soon also move two more priorities, including ending both sanctuary cities and falsely defined birthright citizenship.”
