Yesterday, I joined 218 other House Republicans in passing H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, a sweeping border security and immigration package that would address the ongoing crisis on our southern border.

The bill passed the House hours before Title 42 expired last night. We're already seeing the effects of that expiration—and experts believe the surges are likely to get worse.

In spite of this, the president and his party are sitting on their hands. Fortunately, House Republicans are willing to act to end this humanitarian nightmare.

What does the Secure the Border Act do? Here are a few highlights:

When I visited the southern border earlier this year, I saw Border Patrol agents and other law enforcement officers trying to do the best they could—without any support from President Biden or Secretary Mayorkas.

That's totally unacceptable.

I'm proud to have helped craft and pass legislation that gets them the support they need and deserve.

Before National Police Week, which starts Sunday, I joined Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, and other House Republicans (many of them former law enforcement officers) to speak at the National Police Memorial.

You can watch my remarks here:

After 42 years in law enforcement, I thought I'd seen it all—then I watched as officers were attacked by left-wing policies across the country. 

I'll never allow politicians to demonize and defund our law enforcement agencies, and I'll always fight for those who answer the call to serve and protect our communities.

I'll be in Washington again next week. We will be honoring fallen officers during National Police Week. and your House Republican Majority will continue to fight for the American people. If you haven't already, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

As always, if my office can help you, please don't hesitate to call the numbers below or contact us on our website at ezell.house.gov.

It is an honor and a privilege to represent you in Congress.

Sincerely,