GOP's Secure the Border Act Stalls in Senate One Year After House Approval

May 11, 2024, 08:35 PM

On May 11, 2023, the House GOP passed HR 2, known as the Secure the Border Act, aimed at addressing what some Republicans describe as a border crisis caused by President Biden's policies. Despite bipartisan support in the House, the bill has been stalled in the Senate for a year, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer not allowing a vote on it. This inaction has drawn criticism from several Republican representatives, including Nicole Malliotakis and Eric Burlison, who argue that Democrats are deliberately avoiding addressing the border issues.