A coalition of 64 House Republicans is calling on President Joe Biden to employ his executive authority to address the ongoing crisis at the U.S. southern border. Led by Rep. Ashley Hinson of Iowa, this group is intensifying pressure on the President amid negotiations between the White House and Senate to find a bipartisan solution to the border issues.
In a letter shared first with Fox News, the Republican representatives express their dissatisfaction with the current state of border security, pointing directly to the President’s policies as the root cause of the crisis. They reminded Biden of a previous communication from Speaker Mike Johnson in December 2023, which also implored the President to secure the border using executive action.
The letter specifically references H.R.2, a rigorous border security and immigration bill passed by the House last summer. This legislation, which sought to reinstate Trump-era policies like Remain In Mexico and expand border agents’ authority, has been criticized by Democrats and has not progressed.
Rep. Hinson, in her letter, accuses President Biden of deliberately undermining U.S. border security through his administration’s policies and executive orders. She cites the immediate actions taken by Biden upon taking office, such as halting border wall construction and issuing a moratorium on deportations, as key factors contributing to the current border situation.
This concerted effort by House Republicans to push for executive action from President Biden highlights the ongoing challenges and political divisions surrounding U.S. border policy. As negotiations continue and the possibility of a bipartisan border security deal remains uncertain, this letter serves as a clear message of the House Republicans’ stance on the issue and their expectations for the President’s intervention.