Jamiesfeast – The U.S. Senate is poised to reject a border security bill worth almost $120 billion, according to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, who believes it would not make it through the legislative process.
HR 2640, which encompasses a significant amount of funding, allocates approximately $60 billion to aid Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Additionally, $14 billion is designated to support Israel, while approximately $20 billion is set aside for the purpose of strengthening border security.
Critics argue that the plan fails to address the issue of illegal immigration.
Representative Johnson emphasized the crucial importance of having a secure border, stating that without it, safety, security, and sovereignty are compromised. He expressed that Republicans cannot in good conscience support the bill, declaring it dead on arrival. The Representative further noted that the bill’s future in the Senate appears uncertain, suggesting that it may be on life support.
Senator John Hoeven highlighted HR-2 as a prime example. He emphasized that while the bill had already been approved in the House, it has faced opposition from Democrats in the Senate. Senator Hoeven expressed his concern that HR-2, if passed, would effectively secure the border, which is a crucial aspect that he and others are not willing to compromise on.
Senator Kevin Cramer from North Dakota has also released a statement in response to the proposal.
“After reading the text, there are some really good policies I wish we could have, and I’m sure Donald Trump would love to have them, but this bill provides too many openings for bad behavior from an administration unconcerned with the threats we face at the southern border. Of course, based on a decades-long track record, we know Democrats and our adversaries will take advantage of every loophole and every loose end.
“There could not have been a better border negotiator than James Lankford, whose unquestioned subject-matter expertise on the issue of border security lent immense credibility to this discussion. He made great progress and was as open and transparent as he could be, but secretive negotiations and Congress’ all-or-nothing approach left little room for success.
“In the end, the poor process failed us again. The American people deserve better. Every bill should go through a committee, where debate is transparent and members have a say. It’s time to act like the world’s most deliberative body, instead of the world’s most secretive one. There are 100 election certificates in this chamber, and each one has constituents behind them expecting their input to be reflected.”