As a combat aviator and former intelligence officer, I’ve seen firsthand how threats to our homeland constantly evolve. Whether it’s foreign adversaries, cartels, or cybercriminals, keeping Americans safe starts with shutting down vulnerabilities at home.
Zoom out: Under the previous administration, more than 10 million illegal immigrants crossed into the United States. We still don’t know who many of them are, or where they went, and our immigration system doesn’t have the tools or funding to keep up.
The good news: Today, we passed $150 billion in new funding to deliver serious backup for our law enforcement, border agents, and military.
Here’s what we secured:
🛂 More border patrol agents to stop fentanyl smuggling and illegal crossings
🏢 Expanded detention centers to keep repeat offenders off our streets
📡 Cutting-edge surveillance tech to identify and intercept threats early
🛡️ Major investments in defense production, military readiness, and cyber capabilities
Bottom Line: Border security is national security. This bill protects our streets, strengthens our communities, and delivers the tools law enforcement needs to keep us safe.