AMODEI URGES INVESTIGATION INTO RELEASE OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Amodei (NV-02) joined his colleagues on the House Committee on Appropriations in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas urging an investigation into reports of illegal immigrants being released within the U.S.
“Northern Nevadans are rightfully concerned about the reports of illegal immigrants being released into our communities at taxpayer expense and deserve answers that will shed light on the long-term impact of these actions. My colleagues on the Appropriations Committee and I expect a swift and comprehensive numerical breakdown from the DHS directly addressing these concerns in order for us to take appropriate action to protect taxpayer dollars and keep families safe,” said Rep. Amodei. “Quite frankly, there are no two ways about it – the humanitarian, health, and security crisis at our southern border grows worse by the day. This same Administration, which has proven disastrous in its handling of historic illegal border crossings and crime, needs to shed light on how it will ensure the safety of our citizens.”
In the letter, Rep. Amodei and his colleagues wrote:
“[O]ur constituents have contacted our offices with concerns and outrage over recent reports of aliens being transported and released, at taxpayer expense, into the interior of the United States under the cover of darkness. In light of these reports, we urgently request that you provide our offices a report, broken down by congressional district, detailing how many migrants who have entered the country illegally have been released into the United States, the cost to the federal government of transporting these migrants prior to release, and what security and health screening protocols were in place associated with any such release.”
Congressman Amodei was joined by Reps. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD), Chuck Fleischmann (TN), Ken Calvert (CA), Dan Newhouse (WA), Hal Rogers (KY), John Carter (TX), John Moolenaar (MI), Guy Reschenthaler (PA), Tony Gonzales (TX), John Rutherford (FL), Ashley Hinson (IA), Steven Palazzo (MS), Robert Aderholt (AL), Ben Cline (VA), David Valadao (CA), Steve Womack (AR), Mike Simpson (ID), and Mike Garcia (CA).
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