WASHINGTON – U.S Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined colleagues in cosponsoring two pieces of legislation led by Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) aimed at securing the southern border. The first is the Keep Our Communities Safe Act, which would close the Obama-Biden catch-and-release policy, and the second is a resolution acknowledging the state of the southern border constitutes a crisis.
“For two solid years, President Biden has avoided the southern border, turned a blind eye to agents overwhelmed by the influx in illegal crossings, and glossed over the devastating impacts on our nation,” said Senator Cramer. “The administration must act to address the urgent humanitarian and crime crises it created. These bills acknowledge the catastrophe at the southern border and makes common sense reforms to stem the tide.”
“There is an unprecedented humanitarian and national security crisis at our southern border,” said Senator Britt. “This is a direct, avoidable result of the Biden Administration’s dangerously weak policies. Hardworking parents across our nation want their children to grow up in safe, strong communities, so that they can reach their full potential and live their American Dream. This legislation would help secure that dream for families in every corner of our country.”
Joining Senators Cramer and Britt on the Keep Our Communities Safe Act are Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Braun (R-IN), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), James Risch (R-ID), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Thune (R-SD), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL).
Joining the two Senators on the Resolution are Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Braun (R-IN), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Deb Fischer (R-NE), John Hoeven (R-ND), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), James Lankford (R-OK), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), James Risch (R-ID), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Thom Tillis (R-NC).