From the white house, it is just under an hour. We are here to discuss the tremendous threat of ms 13. One of the most violent and vicious gangs anywhere in the world. We have not seen anything quite like this, the level of ferocity, the level of violence and the reforms we need from congress to defeat it. I am honored to be joined by secretary nielsen. Top officials and federal Law Enforcement and our local sheriffs, her great sheriffs. Were also joined by congressman peter king. Peter, thank you. Congressman lee zelman, good to have you. We have barbara. Thank you barbara. Nice to have you. Callongressman mike Mullen Michael mccaul. To our broken immigration system, by letting our borders and it comes right through whatever they want to come through. It has been much tougher since we have been there. We need much better border mechanisms and much better Border Security. If we dont have the while we will never solve this problem. Without the wall, it will not work. State of the union
Immigration and Border Security policy. Thank you very much. Please. What a group. This is a very talented group of people. Well, i thank you very much. We need talent for what were doing, believe me. Were here to discuss the tremendous threat of ms13, one of the most violent and vicious gangs anywhere in the world. Weve really never seen anything quite like this, the level of ferocity, the level of violence, and the reforms we need from congress to defeat it. Im honored to be joined by dhs secretary neil sen, top officials and federal Law Enforcement and our local sheriffs, great, great sheriffs. Were also joined by congressman peter king. Peter, thank you. Congressman lee zeldin, lee, good to have you. Martha, martha mcsally. Good, i hear youre doing well out there. Thats what the word is. Congresswoman barbara comstock, thank you, barbara, nice to have you. And congressman Michael Mccaul whos been an expert. Ms13 recruits through our broken immigration system, violating our borders
This hourplus debate before members voted to pass the bill this morning. Se does the gentleman from idaho seek recognition . Mr. Labrador mr. Speaker, i all up the bill h. R. 3697, the criminal alien gang member removal act and ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 3697, a bill to amend the immigration and nationality act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution 513, the amendment printed in house report 115307 is adopted and the bill, as amended, is considered as read. The gentleman from idaho, mr. Labrador, and the gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren, each will control 30 minutes. The chair now recognizes the gentleman from idaho. Mr. Labrador mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials to h. R. 3697
Earlier today, the house debated a bill that seeks to enhance safety by making it illegal for foreign gang members to enter the u. S. The measure passed 233175. Next up, floor debate for the bill, beginning with remarks from idaho congressman raul labrador. This is an hour and 10 minutes. For what purpose does the gentleman from idaho seek recognition . Mr. Labrador mr. Speaker, i all up the bill h. R. 3697, the criminal alien gang member removal act and ask for its immediate consideration. The speaker pro tempore the clerk will report the title of the bill. The clerk h. R. 3697, a bill to amend the immigration and nationality act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to House Resolution 513, the amendment printed in house report 115307 is adopted and the bill, as amended, is considered as read. The gentleman from idaho, mr. Labrador, and the gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren, each will control 30 minutes.
The gentleman from idaho, mr. Labrador, and the gentlewoman from california, ms. Lofgren, each will control 30 minutes. The chair now recognizes the gentleman from idaho. Mr. Labrador mr. Speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials to h. R. 3697. The speaker pro tempore without objection, so ordered. Mr. Labrador mr. Speaker, i rise today in support of h. R. 3697, the criminal alien gang member removal act. I introduced this bill with chairman goodlatte and representatives comstock and king for a very simple reason. The United States is facing an evergrowing danger from transnational gangs, and u. S. Immigration and enforcement, better known as i. C. E. , needs more tools to deal with this danger. The federal governments most important responsibility is the safety and security of the American People. However, were not fulfilling that responsibility when we allow gangs to illegally e