{"id":2081664,"date":"2023-10-27T16:53:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T20:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-democrats-urge-senate-to-advance-biden-border-security-request\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T16:56:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T20:56:58","slug":"house-democrats-urge-senate-to-advance-biden-border-security-request","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-democrats-urge-senate-to-advance-biden-border-security-request\/","title":{"rendered":"House Democrats are urging the Senate to move forward with President Biden&#8217;s border security request."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-democrats-urge-senate-to-advance-biden-border-security-request%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2081664&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Democratic Caucus Urges Swift Action on Border\u200c Security Bill<\/h2>\n<p>The New Democrat Coalition, one of the largest Democratic caucuses in the House, is calling on the Senate to advance a\u200c border\u200c security bill that aligns with \u2063President Joe Biden&#8217;s supplemental request. This request aims to address the pressing issues of illegal immigration and the smuggling of fentanyl at the southern border.<\/p>\n<p>In a letter sent\u200d to congressional leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson, the coalition emphasizes the urgency of\u2063 passing legislation\u200b related to border security. This plea comes just a week after President Biden submitted a supplemental request to Congress, seeking additional law enforcement personnel and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mexicos-president-says-10000-migrants-a-day-heading-to-u-s-border\/\" title=\"Mexico's president claims that a daily influx of 10,000 migrants is heading towards the U.S. border.\">stronger border security \u200cmeasures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Border Communities Can&#8217;t Wait<\/h3>\n<p>Representative Greg Stanton, chairman of the NDC Immigration and Border Security \u200dTask Force, expressed the need for immediate action, stating, &#8220;Border \u2062communities can&#8217;t wait\u200d any longer \u2062\u2014 they\u2062 need the federal \u200dgovernment to step up.&#8221; He further added, &#8220;The President&#8217;s request directs unprecedented resources to\u2062 secure the border and\u200b crack down on deadly fentanyl. New Dems stand ready to reach across the aisle to get it done.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The supplemental request, totaling $13.6 billion, would allocate \u2063funds for\u200c various purposes. This includes\u200c hiring 1,300 Border Patrol agents, establishing 375 new immigration judge teams, and appointing 1,600 asylum \u2064officers to address the\u2064 significant\u2064 backlog in immigration courts. Additionally, $1.4 billion would be allocated to the Shelter and Services Program, which\u2064 supports local\u200d governments\u200c and nonprofit organizations providing resources to released immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis<\/p>\n<p>The funding\u2063 would\u2062 also be used to hire 1,000\u200d officers \u200bdedicated to preventing \u2064the flow of fentanyl\u200b into the \u2063United States.\u2062 The letter highlights the alarming increase of \u2062nearly 200% in \u2062fentanyl- and \u2064opioid-related\u200c deaths over the past decade.<\/p>\n<p>A Bipartisan Goal<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b letter emphasizes that securing the southern border is a \u200dbipartisan goal and the shared responsibility of all members of Congress. It urges swift action in bringing this crucial package to a vote in the Senate.<\/p>\n<p>However, it remains uncertain whether Republicans \u200dwill\u200d support the supplemental request. \u200cSome GOP lawmakers \u200bhave criticized President Biden for linking border \u200cfunding with aid packages for Israel and Ukraine. This skepticism could hinder the bill&#8217;s chances in the Senate,\u2063 where\u200b Democrats would need bipartisan support to overcome the legislative filibuster.<\/p>\n<p>Republican Demands for\u2063 Policy Changes<\/p>\n<p>Several Senate Republicans have stated that they would require \u200cstronger policy changes\u200b from the Biden administration in exchange for their support on\u200c the supplemental request. They \u2062argue that simply allocating more funds is not enough and that policy adjustments \u200dare necessary to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyc-spending-more-on-immigrants-than-entire-dallas-budget-councilman-tells-congress\/\" title=\"Councilman tells Congress: NYC spends more on immigrants than Dallas' entire budget.\">discourage illegal border crossings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Uncertain Future\u200b in the Republican-Led House<\/p>\n<p>Even if the \u200dbill manages to\u200c pass the Senate, its fate in the Republican-led House remains unclear. GOP leaders in the lower chamber are likely to propose changes to the supplemental request that align\u2063 more closely with their own border\u200b security bill. However, President Biden has\u2063 threatened to veto any\u200d bill that reaches his desk if it\u2064 deviates from his administration&#8217;s priorities.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What strategies does the\u200d coalition propose\u200d to effectively prevent the smuggling of fentanyl across the border and \u200csave lives from overdose deaths<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S the \u2064backlog of asylum\u2062 cases. \u200dAdditionally, the funds would be used to enhance technology and infrastructure at the border, such as the installation of new surveillance systems and the construction\u200b of additional border\u200b wall sections \u200cwhere necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The NDC acknowledges that border security is not a \u2063partisan issue but a matter of national security and public safety. They believe \u200cthat addressing the challenges at the \u200cborder requires a multi-faceted approach, combining enhanced border security measures with comprehensive immigration reforms.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2064 the \u2063coalition underlines the critical importance of addressing the issue\u200c of fentanyl \u2063smuggling. Fentanyl \u200dis a\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-democrats-urge-senate-to-advance-biden-border-security-request\/\" title=\"House Democrats are urging the Senate to move forward with President Biden's border security request.\">highly potent synthetic opioid responsible<\/a> for a significant portion \u2063of overdose deaths in the United\u2062 States. The NDC believes that by strengthening border security\u200b and preventing the \u2063entry of\u200b illegal drugs,\u2063 the lives of countless Americans\u2063 can be saved.<\/p>\n<p>In their letter, the NDC\u200c also \u200boffers their willingness to work with both parties towards a bipartisan solution. They recognize the need for compromise and believe\u200d that by reaching across the aisle, they can achieve meaningful and effective legislation.<\/p>\n<p>This call for swift \u2064action comes at \u200ca time when the \u2062situation at the southern border continues to\u2064 worsen. The\u200b number of apprehensions and illegal \u200dcrossings has surged in recent \u200cmonths, putting a strain\u200c on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-vows-to-invoke-1798-law-to-handle-illegals-as-part-of-largest-deportation-operation-in-us-history\/\" title=\"Trump to Use 1798 Law for 'Biggest Deportation Ever'\">border enforcement agencies<\/a> and posing a challenge to public health\u2063 and safety.<\/p>\n<p>The New Democrat Coalition&#8217;s plea for immediate action \u2062on the border security bill reflects a sense of urgency and a dedication to\u2062 finding effective solutions. They \u2062are calling on\u2064 their colleagues in Congress to prioritize the security and well-being \u2064of the American people by swiftly advancing legislation that\u200b aligns with President Biden&#8217;s supplemental request.<\/p>\n<p>As the largest\u200b Democratic\u2063 caucus\u200d in the House, the NDC&#8217;s support for this issue adds significant weight to the urgency of the\u2063 situation.\u2063 Their\u200b willingness\u200c to collaborate and \u200bwork across party lines demonstrates a commitment to \u2064achieving meaningful and impactful results.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u2063 now\u2064 up to Congress to heed the call\u2063 of\u2062 the NDC and take\u2062 immediate \u200daction on the border security bill. The urgency of the situation demands swift and decisive measures to address the\u2064 pressing issues \u200dof illegal immigration and fentanyl \u2062smuggling. The American people deserve nothing less than a strong and \u200dsecure \u2064border.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New Democrat Coalition, a major House Democratic caucus, is urging the Senate to support a border security bill aligned with President Biden&#8217;s supplemental request. This bill aims to tackle illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling at the southern border. 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