His father was also shot and wounded. Though his family did everything
possible to help, Agent Vega, tragically, passed away. On September 20, 2016, Border Patrol determined that Agent Vega's
actions were instinctive as a result of his law enforcement training. He did what law enforcement in America does: he put himself in harm's
way. As a result, his death was determined to have been in the line of
duty. This bill honors the service of Agent Vega. He made the ultimate
sacrifice for his family and his country. Today, the House will name
the Border Patrol checkpoint after him where he and his service dog,
Goldie, served. Every day, the men and women of the United States Border Patrol put
on their uniforms and put their lives on the line to protect America's
borders. Tragically, as we see in the case of Agent Vega, even when
spending time with family, they may be called to serve. On Sunday, President Trump unveiled immigration enforcement policies
that will ensure other families will not have to face the devastating
loss of a loved one at the hands of an illegal immigrant. I hope
Congress can work together to make those proposals a reality. I believe
it is more than fitting to name this checkpoint after Agent Javier
Vega, Jr.
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