Northern border security, NEXUS bills passed in Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act. The legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security to conduct regular security assessments of the northern border. The vote occurred before House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned Congress until after the November elections.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled upcoming votes in Congress and is sending members home until after the November midterm elections. Before that decision, Congressman Nick Langworthy says the House passed his bipartisan Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act. The legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security to regularly assess [...]
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