A recent study found that every batch of 33 CBP
officers hired could lead to an increase in GDP of $60 million and an
employment gain of over 1,000 jobs. For too long, the Federal
Government has abdicated its chief responsibility of securing our
borders and protecting our citizens. We must put the safety and
security of the American people first and give our Border Patrol and
the CBP the staff they need to do their job. Mr. Speaker, therefore, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 2213,
and I applaud Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Vela, and Representative
McSally for their leadership on this critical issue.
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