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WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) released the following statement after the House passed the Conference Report to accompany H.J.Res.31, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019:

"Over the past few months, Arkansans have made it clear that they want a secure southwest border and an operational government. The spending bill that passed the House today funds major border security improvements including $22.5 billion for overall border security, $1.4 billion for 55 new miles of physical barrier, and 139 additional immigration judge teams that the president requested. Compared to funding levels from the previous year, there is no question that this bill empowers the Department of Homeland Security to better protect our borders.

"This is a step in the right direction, however the job is not finished. Our border security experts agree that we still need more manpower on the border, reforms to our asylum laws, and increased interior enforcement. I will continue to work with the president and my Congressional colleagues to resolve the crisis on our southwest border and keep the country safe." 


Background:

The full text of the Conference Report can be found HERE.