{"id":2168265,"date":"2024-02-05T14:53:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T19:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-leaders-slam-senates-bipartisan-border-bill-as-waste-of-time\/"},"modified":"2024-02-05T14:58:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T19:58:02","slug":"house-gop-leaders-slam-senates-bipartisan-border-bill-as-waste-of-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-leaders-slam-senates-bipartisan-border-bill-as-waste-of-time\/","title":{"rendered":"House GOP leaders criticize Senate&#8217;s bipartisan border bill as a &#8216;waste of time"},"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\">26<\/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-gop-leaders-slam-senates-bipartisan-border-bill-as-waste-of-time%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=2168265&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>The Top House Republicans\u2062 Slam Senate&#8217;s Border Deal as a &#8220;Waste of Time&#8221;<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The top four House Republicans have strongly criticized the Senate&#8217;s bipartisan border deal,\u2064 labeling it as a &#8220;waste of time.&#8221; Speaker \u2062Mike Johnson\u2062 (R-LA), Majority Leader Steve\u200b Scalise (R-LA), Majority \u2064Whip\u2064 Tom Emmer (R-MN), and Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) collectively \u2062urge the Senate to reject the deal, asserting that it is already doomed in the House.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>House\u2062 Republicans Oppose\u200b Senate Immigration Bill<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The House Republicans express their opposition to the Senate immigration \u2063bill, highlighting its failure to address crucial policy areas necessary for securing the border and its potential to encourage more illegal immigration. They emphasize that the bill expands work authorizations for illegal \u200caliens without including essential asylum\u2063 reforms. Furthermore, they criticize the provision \u2063that allows the release of illegals from physical custody, which effectively endorses the Biden administration&#8217;s \u2064&#8221;catch and release&#8221; policy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Illegal immigration has significantly increased under President Joe Biden, who reversed many of\u2062 former President Donald Trump&#8217;s border policies upon assuming office. \u200dWhile Biden blames\u2062 Republicans for the \u200dchaos and urges Congress to take action, it seems unlikely that many GOP members will support the current deal.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Majority Leader \u200dChuck Schumer (D-NY) plans to hold a vote on the legislation on Wednesday, with Biden urging Congress to pass the $118 billion bill that includes\u2062 aid \u2064for Ukraine and Israel.<\/p>\n<h3>House Republicans Criticize Presidential Border Shutdown Authority<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The House quartet specifically criticizes the \u200ddeal&#8217;s presidential border shutdown authority, which is triggered if border crossings average 5,000 a day \u200cfor one week. They argue that the so-called \u2063&#8221;shutdown&#8221; authority is filled \u2062with loopholes that \u200cgrant excessive discretionary power to Department \u2063of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who they claim\u200b has \u2064shown a willingness to exploit every measure to keep the\u2062 border open, in defiance\u200b of the law.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u200dHouse GOP leadership\u2063 also highlights the bill&#8217;s failure\u2063 to address Biden&#8217;s alleged abuse of parole\u2062 authority and its provision of\u2063 taxpayer funds to fly and house illegal immigrants in hotels\u200b through the FEMA Shelter and Services Program.<\/p>\n<p>Elise Stefanik, who has been mentioned as a potential \u2064vice presidential nominee\u200c for Trump, \u2064was \u2063the first member of the GOP leadership team to endorse \u2063Trump for another term in the White House.<\/p>\n<p>Trump himself has strongly criticized the deal, stating on Truth Social that\u2063 &#8220;we\u200d already have the right to CLOSE THE BORDER NOW, which must be done.&#8221; He believes that the bill is a gift to the Democrats\u2064 and a detriment to the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dHouse GOP leadership points to its own \u2063legislation, the Secure the Border Act, which was passed by the lower chamber in May but has little chance of success in the Senate.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Because President Biden\u200c has refused to utilize his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-will-hear-j6-dispute-that-could-undo-hundreds-of-cases-impact-trump\/\" title=\"Supreme Court to Hear J6 Dispute, Could Impact Trump and Undo Many Cases\">broad executive authority<\/a> to end the border catastrophe that he has created, the House\u2062 led nine months ago with the passage of the Secure the Border Act \u2064(H.R. 2),&#8221; \u200cthe statement reads. \u200b&#8221;That bill\u2063 contains the necessary components to actually\u200d stem\u200d the flow of illegals and end the present crisis. The \u200dSenate must take it up immediately.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE\u2064 WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are\u2062 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-town-fights-back-against-china-based-companys-plan-to-build-massive-ev-factory-on-us-soil\/\" title=\"Michigan town opposes Chinese company's plan to construct huge EV factory in the US.\">main concerns raised<\/a> by House Republicans regarding the Senate&#8217;s border deal?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ze Senate&#8217;s Border Deal<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The House Republicans\u2062 raise concerns about the\u2062 Senate&#8217;s border\u200c deal, arguing that it falls\u2064 short in addressing \u2064the urgent challenges facing the nation&#8217;s border security. They\u200b believe that the deal does not provide adequate measures to secure the\u200c border and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-coast-guard-suspects-migrant-landing-in-malibu-second-in-weeks-on-california-coast\/\" title=\"Coast Guard suspects recent 'migrant landing' in Malibu, second in weeks on California coast\">combat illegal immigration effectively<\/a>. \u2063The Republicans assert that any comprehensive immigration \u2062legislation should prioritize \u2063the safety and security of American citizens, while also addressing the flaws in the current immigration system.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Moreover, the House Republicans criticize the Senate&#8217;s bill for failing to include\u2063 essential \u2063asylum reforms. They argue that without these reforms, the bill fails to address the \u2063underlying\u200d issues that contribute to\u200d the surge of illegal immigration. The Republicans believe that any immigration legislation should provide \u200ba fair and efficient asylum \u200bprocess, while also addressing the root causes of migration and\u200b implementing measures to discourage illegal entry.<\/p>\n<p>Another major point of contention\u2064 for the House Republicans is the\u2063 provision\u2064 in\u200b the Senate&#8217;s bill that allows \u200dfor the release of illegal\u200c immigrants from physical custody. They argue that\u2062 this provision effectively endorses the controversial &#8220;catch and release&#8221; policy, which they believe \u2063undermines border security efforts. The Republicans emphasize the \u2063need to prioritize the \u2064enforcement of immigration laws and ensure that those who enter\u2063 the country illegally are held accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<p>Given the\u200d significant increase \u200cin illegal \u2062immigration under President Biden&#8217;s administration, the House Republicans assert that it is crucial to\u2062 address these\u2062 challenges \u2063effectively. They argue that any\u2064 border deal must take into\u200c account the lessons learned\u2064 from the previous administration and prioritize measures that deter illegal immigration and protect the interests of American citizens.<\/p>\n<h3>House Republicans Urge \u200dthe\u200c Senate to Reject the\u200b Deal<\/h3>\n<p>In \u2063a united\u2062 stance, Speaker Mike Johnson, \u2064Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik collectively urge the Senate to reject \u2064the border deal. They argue that the deal is already doomed in\u200b the\u2062 House and fails to address \u2063the pressing issues related to border security and illegal immigration.<\/p>\n<p>The House Republicans emphasize the need for comprehensive immigration reform that\u200b addresses \u200dthe\u2062 loopholes in the\u200b system, secures the\u200c border, and upholds the\u2063 rule of \u200blaw. \u2062They believe that any immigration legislation should \u200dprioritize\u200d national security and\u2064 public safety, while also \u2064providing a fair and expedited process for those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/border-patrol-has-arrested-thousands-of-special-interest-aliens-from-middle-east-under-biden-report\/\" title=\"Report: Border Patrol arrests thousands of Middle Eastern 'special interest aliens' under Biden.\">seeking legal entry<\/a> into the United States.<\/p>\n<p>As the Senate prepares to vote on the bill, the\u200d House Republicans stand firm in their opposition, highlighting the shortcomings\u2063 of the proposed legislation. They urge their Senate counterparts to reconsider the deal and work\u2064 towards a more comprehensive and effective solution to the nation&#8217;s immigration challenges.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The top House Republicans have strongly criticized the Senate&#8217;s bipartisan\u200d border deal,\u200d labeling it as a &#8220;waste of time&#8221; that\u200b fails to address the \u2064urgent issues related to border security and illegal immigration. They emphasize the need for comprehensive immigration reform \u200bthat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-eli-crane-says-biden-administration-put-politics-above-the-safety-of-americans\/\" title=\"Rep. Eli Crane accuses Biden administration of prioritizing politics over American safety.\">prioritizes national security<\/a>, addresses asylum reforms,\u200d and ensures \u200cthe enforcement of immigration laws. As the Senate prepares to vote on the bill, the House Republicans urge their\u200b Senate counterparts to reject the deal and \u200bwork towards a more effective solution\u200b that protects the interests\u200c of American citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The House GOP leaders criticized the Senate&#8217;s border deal, deeming it a &#8220;waste of time.&#8221; Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik urged the Senate to reject the deal, assuring that it is already dead<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2635,"featured_media":2168266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24030586932551.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2168265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP24030586932551.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2168265","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2635"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2168265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2168265\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2168266"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2168265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2168265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2168265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}