Immigration
Our current immigration system is broken and in need of reform. I have two key principles on immigration. Number 1: Any discussion on immigration reform must start with border security. Until our borders are actually secure, I am not interested in talking about other reforms. Number 2: I remain firmly opposed to amnesty and would not support any immigration proposal that gives amnesty to those here illegally.
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In 2017, Republicans will have control of the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. This is a rare situation that has happened only 16 times the past 100 years.
Under a unified Republican government, there is great potential for important reforms. Here are five areas where I hope to see progress in 2017:
Over the last few weeks, reporters with television cameras have stood watch in the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City to see who is coming and going from meetings with President-elect Donald Trump.
Most of the visitors are there to talk to the President-elect about opportunities to serve in his administration, and based on the announcements so far, it is safe to say that President-elect Trump is putting together a great team.
Last Tuesday, the American people went to the polls to elect the people they want to lead our country, and the outcome of the election was pretty clear.
Donald Trump was elected President of the United States, and Republicans will continue to control both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Complete Republican control of the federal government has only happened 16 out of the past 100 years.
Our nation has a serious problem with illegal immigrants crossing our border each and every day.
Recently, the immigration issue made its way to Southwest Alabama when the Obama Administration announced they were considering a plan to house unaccompanied alien children (UACs) at two Navy airfields in Baldwin County. The airfields are located near Orange Beach and Silverhill.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) released the following statement upon learning that the Department of Health and Human Services will not be housing illegal migrant children in Baldwin County.
Byrne said: “Military airfields in Southwest Alabama are not the place to house illegal migrant children, and I am glad the Obama Administration finally realized that. My office, along with other Alabama leaders, have worked hard to block this outrageous proposal, and I am pleased our efforts have been successful.
From health care to national security, people are worried about the direction our country is headed. That is certainly what I hear at my town hall meetings in Southwest Alabama, but the same is true all around the United States. According to Real Clear Politics, 65% of Americans believe our country is headed in the wrong direction.
When you are frustrated, it is simple to spend all your time complaining about what is wrong. In other words, it is easy to be against something.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) issued the following statement following a 4-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Texas. The ruling effectively blocks President Obama’s proposed executive action to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants.
The House today passed an amendment authored by Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) that would prohibit the Department of Defense from using any money to construct or modify facilities to house unaccompanied alien children (UAC).
Byrne’s amendment passed the House by a vote of 223 to 198.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) partnered with Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) in sending a letter to the Obama Administration urging them to reject efforts to house migrant children at Navy airfields in Baldwin County, Ala.
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement is evaluating whether airfields near Silverhill, Ala. and Orange Beach, Ala. would be suitable for housing illegal migrant children from Central and South America.
Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) today voted in favor of a resolution authorizing the Speaker of the House to file an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in opposition to President Barack Obama’s illegal executive amnesty programs.
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Baldwin County Office
Baldwin County Office502 West Lee AvenueSummerdale, AL 36580Phone: 251-989-2664
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