#27 | POSTED BY TONYROMA
President Biden has repeatedly asked for additional funding to address the situation at the border, but has faced resistance from Republicans in Congress:
In October 2023, the Biden administration submitted an emergency supplemental request to Congress for $13.6 billion to address southwest border and migration issues.
The President's FY25 Budget reiterates the need for this funding, which includes $4.3 billion for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to build longer-term capacity in border security, immigration enforcement, and countering illicit fentanyl.
Biden has called for Congress to pass legislation and provide meaningful reforms and supplemental funding to secure the border.
The President led efforts to achieve a bipartisan agreement on border policy reforms and funding in February, which was described as the toughest and fairest border reform legislation in decades.
Despite these efforts, Congressional Republicans have been accused of stonewalling this deal, with the White House urging them to stop blocking the legislation and work to send it to the President's desk.
In January 2024, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed skepticism about a potential Senate border deal, indicating continued resistance from House Republicans.
Biden has made multiple requests and attempts to secure additional resources for border security and immigration enforcement. These efforts have been met with consistent opposition from Republicans in Congress, particularly in the House of Representatives.
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