ICYMI: Rep. Langworthy Speaks on the House Floor Against Housing Illegal Immigrants in Elementary Schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Nick Langworthy delivered a speech on the House Floor in support of H. Res. 461, condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for illegal immigrants. This resolution passed the House 223-201.

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Remarks as prepared for delivery:

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.Res. 461, condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to provide shelter for illegal immigrants.

Under the policies of the Biden Administration, every state is a border state – and communities across my district are feeling this burden. 

Five counties in my district declared a State of Emergency because they simply do not have resources to handle the flood of illegal immigration that this Administration has allowed unchecked.

This crisis is exacerbated by the radical sanctuary city policies of New York Democrats.

They’ve turned their backs on hard-working Americans, forcing small towns to manage illegal immigrants that overflow out of these democrat-run cities. 

Now, they want to take resources from our students.

By turning taxpayer-funded schools into housing, we steal critical resources from student achievement, impede the learning process, and jeopardize the safety of our schools.

Let me be clear: the radical open border policies of Democrats in Washington, Albany, and New York City have created these problems. 

It is our duty to protect our borders, secure our schools, and uphold the rights and safety of our children.

I’m proud to be a cosponsor of H.Res. 461; and I urge my colleagues to support this measure and join us in our commitment to securing our borders and enforcing our immigration laws. Together, we can put an end to this crisis and ensure the well-being of our communities and the future of our nation. 

I yield back.”

Congressman Nick Langworthy represents the 23rd Congressional District of New York, including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben Counties and parts of Erie County. Visit langworthy.house.gov.