I am pleased to report that today the Senate came back into session to pass a fully paid for $600 million Southwest border security bill that is now awaiting the President's signature. I was a co-sponsor of this bill because it will help protect Americans by improving security along our Southwest border.
Keeping Americans safe from drug trafficking and violence along our border is a top priority and this funding will help ensure that law enforcement agencies have the necessary resources to get their jobs done.
This legislation includes funding for unmanned surveillance drones, the deployment of forward operating bases close to the border, as well as additional Border Patrol agents, immigration and customs personnel and other law enforcement officers.
These additional resources are a great step to securing our border, but we must continue to work to ensure the safety of all Americans. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues in the Senate towards our goal of comprehensive immigration reform that is good for the country.
