U.S. lawmakers propose bill to handle influx of migrants on souther border
U.S. lawmakers propose bill to handle influx of migrants on souther border
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Four U.S. lawmakers have proposed a bill to handle the influx of migrants on the southern border.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzalez, R-San Antonio, and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Sinema, D-Arizona, are working across the aisle to introduce a new bill they believe will address the influx of migrants; the Bipartisan Border Solutions Act
Four U.S. lawmakers have proposed a bill to handle the influx of migrants on the southern border.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzalez, R-San Antonio, and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Sinema, D-Arizona, are working across the aisle to introduce a new bill they believe will address the influx of migrants; the Bipartisan Border Solutions Act.
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said the nation s immigration system is overwhelmed.
Cuellar said over 15,300 people were recently released on an honor system. They are asked that in 60 days, they find the closest ICE office and report to them, Cuellar said.