Secretary Nielsen Statement on Introduction of Goodlatte-McCaul Bill

The following press release was published by the US Department of Homeland Security on Jan. 10, 2018. It is reproduced in full below.

For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON – Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen released the following statement on the introduction of the Goodlatte-McCaul legislation: “I appreciate the leadership of Chairmen Goodlatte and McCaul, Representatives Labrador and McSally and key staff in crafting this bill. The legislation introduced today reflects many of the policy principles and priorities identified by DHS’s frontline personnel which the Administration has advocated for this past year. I look forward to working with Members as they consider this and other legislation that will help us secure our borders, provide necessary enforcement authorities, and end diversity visas and extended family chain migration. Collectively, these elements are significant factors when it comes to protecting Americans and the Homeland.” Immigration and Customs Enforcement,Legislation

Source: US Department of Homeland Security