Washington, May 15 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington issued the following press release:
H.Res.50, authored by House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), affirms states' constitutional authority to defend themselves when the federal government fails to secure the border.
The resolution comes in response to the unprecedented border crisis under the Biden administration, during which Texas was forced to spend more than $11 billion through Operation Lone Star to protect its communities while the federal government actively obstructed state enforcement efforts.
While President Trump has restored order at the border, we cannot rely on future administrations to maintain secure border policies. H.Res.50 clarifies Congress's understanding that states ...