Chairman Mark Green stated that the House Homeland Security Committee will continue to support the efforts of the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) to secure the southern border, in honor of USBP’s 100th anniversary. Green issued the statement in a press release on May 28.
"This Committee is proud to reaffirm its unwavering support for the U.S. Border Patrol and the agents who work tirelessly day and night to secure our borders and protect the American people," said Chaiman Mark Green (R-Tn), Chairman of Homeland Security Committee, according to Homeland Security Committee. "Now more than ever, these dedicated public servants, as well as their families, are faced with overwhelming challenges caused by the Biden administration's historic border crisis and disregard of Border Patrol personnel. That is why this Committee will continue our fight to give our men and women in green the support needed to accomplish their crucial mission in the field, secure our nation's borders, and protect their fellow Americans."
According to a press release from the Homeland Security Committee, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rescued 37,000 people and seized 2,800 pounds of fentanyl in 2023.
In fiscal year 2024 to date, U.S. Border Patrol has seen 1,171,717 encounters at the border and rescued 3,096 individuals, according to the CBP website.
According to the House Homeland Security Committee, there have been 7.4 million encounters at the Southwest border since 2021, with a total of 9 million crossing illegally into the country.
The U.S. House of Representatives proposed the Secure the Border Act of 2023, according to the U.S. Congress website. This resolution voices support for the mission of the United States Border Patrol and its continued development. The bill was voted down.
The House Homeland Security Committee was established by Congress in 2005 as a standing committee. According to their website, the Committee aids the Department of Homeland Security and is led by Chairman Green.
