Illinois Congressman Sorensen Leads on Border Security
Congressman Eric Sorensen (Il-17) introduced amendments that would better secure the southern border and prevent the spread of fentanyl to an immigration bill the House of Representatives considered this past week.
“We need to secure the border and work together on bipartisan solutions that fix our broken immigration system,” said Sorensen. “That’s why I took the initiative to make our points of entry stronger and communities safer from the spread of deadly synthetic drugs. I’m urging my colleagues to come together to strengthen our nation’s border security.”
Sorensen’s first amendment would have added 500 new U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at legal points of entry, where the majority of illicit drugs enter the country. The second amendment would bring federal agencies together in the fight to stop the spread of fentanyl, creating a more unified approach toward dealing with cartels and smugglers.
Both of Sorensen’s amendments were prevented from being considered in the final bill that passed the House on partisan lines.
Eric Sorensen
Sorensen took to the House floor to express his disappointment that his widely supported amendments were not included in the final bill and outlined his decision to vote against the measure, citing lack of bipartisan cooperation and concern for the bill’s impact on legal points of entry, which are overwhelmed and lack vital resources.
You can watch Sorensen’s full speech here.
