Border security

“We can have secure borders and still treat people with dignity.”

“Strengthens border security”

“Andy Barr believes we must deport all criminal illegals and secure the border.”

“Andy voted for the largest border security bill in history that sent record resources to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to seal our border in 2025.”

“Andy will always fight to keep our border secure.”

“Whether it was successfully leading the defense of President Trump’s authority in federal court to build the wall in his first term or voting to send record resources to CBP through the Big Beautiful Bill to secure the border, I will always stand side-by-side with the men and women of the NBPC.”

“And I believe we need strong borders, and I believe that we need to deport violent criminals”

“I believe in a safe, secure border and immigration enforcement–but under a new organizational structure that puts basic human dignity and deference to the rule of law first.”

“Our current immigration system is broken and for far too long Washington hasn’t been able to fix it. We must have a strong and secure border, but Peggy is clear that a strong border should not keep us from welcoming new people to the United States. Peggy believes that immigrants are not only vital to the success of Minnesota’s economy, they are part of what makes Minnesota strong and a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family.”

“We have seen the consequences of a poorly managed border. Peggy believes we need to modernize and invest in the technology and capacity needed to maintain orderly borders for the safety and security of everyone.”

“If we refuse to secure our borders, continue to ship our manufacturing jobs overseas, and assume that our energy needs can be met by countries who are hostile to our way of life and culture, our future generations, our children and grandchildren, will suffer the most.”

“Every day that we fail to stop drugs, human trafficking, and hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens flooding across our border, we are destroying our country’s sovereignty and squandering the future for our children and grandchildren. President Trump spent four years securing our border, thereby reducing the human misery that is so obviously caused by the open-border policy we are witnessing now.”

“Secure The Border”

“I am proud to have voted for historic funding and investment for our border security in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which helped provide the Trump administration with the resources they need to keep our border secure and the American people safe.”

“In the Senate, I will stay focused on the priorities that matter most to Louisiana families: keeping the border secure, stopping the flow of fentanyl, protecting election integrity, defending life, standing up for parents’ rights, protecting the Second Amendment, supporting Louisiana energy, and reining in Washington by cutting spending and shrinking the federal bureaucracy.”

“In the Senate, Julia will work alongside President Trump to keep the border secure, lower costs for working families, assert American energy dominance, protect parents' rights, defend election integrity, and fight for the people and industries that make Louisiana strong.”

“Barry champions secure borders, deportation, and English as official language.”

“He has voted repeatedly to cut taxes, secure our border, and build an economy around working families rather than Wall Street.”

“Congress must act to secure the border permanently so that the next Democrat president cannot allow millions of illegals to flood across our border.”

“In the Senate, Barry will be a champion for border security and immigration enforcement.”

“Chris supports comprehensive, common-sense immigration reform that will help fix our broken system and allow immigrants who work hard and follow the rules get a shot at their American dream. It must also address security on our border by enhancing infrastructure and technology to keep our country safe.”

“Chris helped introduce the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act, which would create a strategy to secure our Southern border.”

“He has supported legislation to increase enforcement on individuals who cross the border illegally and commit serious crimes, enhance coordination between state and local officials on the southern border, and fund 22,000 border patrol agents, including 150 counter-fentanyl officers.”

“Chris led the successful effort to better coordinate resources and strengthen security along New Hampshire’s northern border.”

“Our border should be like a front porch — it should have a welcome mat out front and a lock on the door. We can both welcome the stranger — refugees, asylum seekers, and folks who want to contribute to our economy and pursue the American dream — and we can keep people out who mean to do us harm.”

“Pass comprehensive immigration reform: Secure the border, make it easier to come here legally, and supercharge our economy.”

“Strengthened border operations by approving an audit of strategies to strengthen border security, support law enforcement response efforts, maximize safety, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance infrastructure and road technology.”

“In the Senate, I’ll work with anyone to make sure these folks have the tools they need to keep the border secure, stop human trafficking and the flow of illegal drugs into Iowa.”

“We deserve a functional immigration system that keeps our borders secure and enforces our laws and simplifies the path to citizenship – two goals that are not mutually exclusive.”

“Pass bipartisan immigration legislation that strengthens our borders and simplifies an earned pathway to citizenship.”

“Secure our border and deport those who come here illegally and commit crimes.”

“Andy voted for the largest border security bill in history that sent record resources to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to seal our border in 2025.”

“Funding to hire more border agents”

“Whether it was successfully leading the defense of President Trump’s authority in federal court to build the wall in his first term or voting to send record resources to CBP through the Big Beautiful Bill to secure the border, I will always stand side-by-side with the men and women of the NBPC.”

“We have seen the consequences of a poorly managed border. Peggy believes we need to modernize and invest in the technology and capacity needed to maintain orderly borders for the safety and security of everyone.”

“Everyone involved with our immigration system today is overburdened: judges, immigrants, border technology and staffing, and legal advocates. We must invest in updating our outdated systems built in the 1900s for the 21st century.”

“I am proud to have voted for historic funding and investment for our border security in the One Big Beautiful Bill, which helped provide the Trump administration with the resources they need to keep our border secure and the American people safe.”

“I authored legislation included in the One Big Beautiful Bill, the WIRED Act, based on Oklahoma’s successful policy taxing wire transfers sent out of the country to fund our border security.”

“He has supported legislation to increase enforcement on individuals who cross the border illegally and commit serious crimes, enhance coordination between state and local officials on the southern border, and fund 22,000 border patrol agents, including 150 counter-fentanyl officers.”

“His plan, endorsed by a Republican sheriff, hires more Border Patrol agents, cracks down on the cartels, and passes comprehensive immigration reform to fix a broken system.”

“In the Senate, I’ll work with anyone to make sure these folks have the tools they need to keep the border secure, stop human trafficking and the flow of illegal drugs into Iowa.”

“Restarting border wall construction”

“I was with Trump every step of the way, leading the fight to help him build the wall, and fund the largest deportation effort in history.”

“When Goodlatte II failed, Andy Barr then led the legal effort in court to defend President Trump’s authority to build the wall.”

“Whether it was successfully leading the defense of President Trump’s authority in federal court to build the wall in his first term or voting to send record resources to CBP through the Big Beautiful Bill to secure the border, I will always stand side-by-side with the men and women of the NBPC.”

“To protect our nation’s security and sovereignty, I voted to fund the border wall (H.R.695), and I cosponsored the No Funding for Sanctuary Campuses Act (H.R.768) to stop public funding for colleges that do not follow federal immigration law.”

“I also stood with the President by voting against the Democrats’ resolution to overturn his national emergency order to build the wall on our southern border (H.J.Res. 46).”

“Finish construction of the border wall”

“We have seen the consequences of a poorly managed border. Peggy believes we need to modernize and invest in the technology and capacity needed to maintain orderly borders for the safety and security of everyone.”

“Everyone involved with our immigration system today is overburdened: judges, immigrants, border technology and staffing, and legal advocates. We must invest in updating our outdated systems built in the 1900s for the 21st century.”

“Chris supports comprehensive, common-sense immigration reform that will help fix our broken system and allow immigrants who work hard and follow the rules get a shot at their American dream. It must also address security on our border by enhancing infrastructure and technology to keep our country safe.”

“He has also supported legislation to step up enforcement of fentanyl sold on the dark web, crack down on precursor chemicals from China, and install fentanyl scanners at border crossings.”

“Modernize ports of entry to better detect threats before they enter the country: Develop and deploy cutting-edge X-Ray and other technologies to better detect drugs at ports of entry, where over 90% of the fentanyl comes into the country.”

“Authored legislation to increase security at ports of entry by installing advanced X-Ray inspection technology systems at Texas-Mexico border crossings.”

“Ending catch and release”

“I have also cosponsored many pieces of legislation to codify President Trump’s border policies including the Remain in Mexico Act, which would require aliens who are not clearly admissible to return to Mexico while awaiting their immigration proceedings, rather than being released into the United States interior with no accountability, as was done by the Biden administration.”

“End catch-and-release policies”

“Every day that we fail to stop drugs, human trafficking, and hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens flooding across our border, we are destroying our country’s sovereignty and squandering the future for our children and grandchildren. President Trump spent four years securing our border, thereby reducing the human misery that is so obviously caused by the open-border policy we are witnessing now.”

“His plan, endorsed by a Republican sheriff, hires more Border Patrol agents, cracks down on the cartels, and passes comprehensive immigration reform to fix a broken system.”

“We should be cracking down on the cartels, not our communities. We should be deporting gang members, not small business owners. We should be hunting down human traffickers, not moms and babies. We should be stopping illegal immigration, not curtailing avenues for immigrants to legally migrate to America and make our country richer and stronger.”

“In the Senate, I’ll work with anyone to make sure these folks have the tools they need to keep the border secure, stop human trafficking and the flow of illegal drugs into Iowa.”

“Reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy”

“I have also cosponsored many pieces of legislation to codify President Trump’s border policies including the Remain in Mexico Act, which would require aliens who are not clearly admissible to return to Mexico while awaiting their immigration proceedings, rather than being released into the United States interior with no accountability, as was done by the Biden administration.”

“I have also cosponsored many pieces of legislation to codify President Trump’s border policies including the Remain in Mexico Act, which would require aliens who are not clearly admissible to return to Mexico while awaiting their immigration proceedings, rather than being released into the United States interior with no accountability, as was done by the Biden administration.”

“Congress must act to secure the border permanently so that the next Democrat president cannot allow millions of illegals to flood across our border.”

“While this announcement was long overdue, I’m grateful that the new rules will take effect in time for the holiday season. It’s good for Aroostook County families, businesses and the region’s economy.”

“Approved the creation of a grant program to reduce wait times for agricultural inspections at ports of entry so that we can process products more quickly without compromising security.”

“We can have secure borders and still treat people with dignity.”

“I believe in a safe, secure border and immigration enforcement–but under a new organizational structure that puts basic human dignity and deference to the rule of law first.”