Gus M. Bilirakis

03/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/05/2024 10:29

Bilirakis and Lesko Introduce Legislation to Recognize Border Crisis as an Invasion

Washington, DC:U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) proudly joined Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) and other colleagues in introducing legislation to declare the crisis at the southern border an invasion. This legislation is designed to help bolster the legal arguments of states in federal court who are seeking recourse against the federal government for the Biden Administration's utter failure to protect Americans by enforcing the rule of law. The resolution highlights that there have been more than 8 million illegal immigrants who have crossed the southern border since Joe Biden became president, that there has been an over 400 percent increase in suspected terrorists apprehended, and that the amount of deadly drugs flowing into the U.S. has skyrocketed due to the porous border.

"We must use every tool at our disposal to force the Biden Administration to do the right thing and keep Americans safe by enforcing the rule of law and securing our border," said U.S. Congressman Gus Bilirakis. "That includes using language that accurately reflects the significant and real threat to our nation and to all Americans due to President Biden's failed border policies. Americans understand that we are in fact being invaded and they demand action because our national security is at stake!"

"We have run out of words to express the magnitude of the crisis at our border," said Congresswoman Lesko. "The only word that aptly describes the situation on the ground is 'invasion,' which is happening every day at our southern border and negatively affecting communities across this nation. The U.S. Constitution does give states the authority to declare an invasion and protect their citizens from harm, and members of this body should stand with any state desiring to do so."

U.S. Representatives Rick Allen (GA-12), Brian Babin (TX-36), Jim Baird (IN-04), Aaron Bean (FL-04), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Josh Brecheen (OK- 02), Michael Burgess (TX-26), Eric Burlison (MO-07), Mike Collins (GA-10), Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Mike Ezell (MS-04), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Mike Garcia (CA-27), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Nancy Mace (SC-01), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Rich McCormick (GA-06), Mary Miller (IL-15), Barry Moore (AL-02), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Keith Self (TX-03), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Randy Weber (TX-14), Daniel Webster (FL-11), Joe Wilson (SC-02), also joined as cosponsors of the bill.