Brevard Sun

Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) has shown his support for House-passed legislation aimed at preventing the Biden Administration from utilizing certain federal lands to house illegal immigrants. The legislation, known as the Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act (H.R.5283), specifically prohibits the use of land under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service to provide housing to illegal immigrants.

In a statement, Congressman Posey expressed his concern over the Biden Administration's approach to border security and immigration law enforcement. He criticized the administration's failure to secure the border, which he believes has led to a significant influx of illegal immigrants. According to Posey, this situation has reached a crisis point that is both costly and dangerous.

"The Biden Administration’s refusal to secure the border and enforce immigration laws has encouraged this cross-border invasion of millions of illegal immigrants and it’s now at a crisis point that’s proving to be extremely costly, dangerous and unsustainable," Congressman Posey stated.

The legislation supported by Congressman Posey aims to address the issue by prohibiting the use of federal lands for housing illegal immigrants. By doing so, it seeks to ensure that these lands are utilized for their intended purposes and that the burden of housing illegal immigrants does not fall on already strained resources.

The decision to support this legislation aligns with Congressman Posey's stance on immigration and border security. By advocating for stricter enforcement of immigration laws and secure borders, he seeks to protect American communities and preserve the integrity of the immigration system.

The issue of housing illegal immigrants on federal lands has been a contentious one, with proponents arguing that it provides temporary shelter for those in need, while opponents argue that it encourages illegal immigration and strains resources. This legislation represents a step towards addressing this issue and ensuring that federal lands are not utilized for purposes other than their designated ones.

As the legislation passes through the House, Congressman Posey's support adds to the growing momentum behind the effort to restrict the use of federal lands for housing illegal immigrants. The next steps for the bill include consideration by the Senate, where it will face further scrutiny and potential amendments.

The Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act (H.R.5283) serves as a reflection of the concerns voiced by Congressman Posey and others who believe that securing the border and enforcing immigration laws are essential for maintaining the safety and sustainability of the United States.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://posey.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=397185