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GA HR1019
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Steven Sainz
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution expressing support for increased protections at the U.S. southern border to combat illegal immigration and drug smuggling, citing a 480% increase in fentanyl seizures from 4,600 pounds in FY2020 to 26,700 pounds in FY2023
- Condemns President Biden's executive actions on the southern border, including his January 20, 2021, termination of the border emergency declaration (Proclamation 9844) and halting of border wall construction and funding
- Supports Texas Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star and invocation of constitutional authority to defend the border, which resulted in over 496,700 apprehensions, 38,700 criminal arrests, and 35,100 felony charges
- Endorses any actions by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to allocate resources and assistance toward southern border protection
- Urges Congress to close the southern border, reinstate border wall funding and construction, and restore former President Trump's border policies, specifically Executive Order 13768 and Proclamation 9844
Legislative Description
America's borders; support increased protections
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted
2/13/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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