Congressman Rick Larsen's Online Office

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for legislation that strengthens border security and provides border personnel with the tools they need to keep our communities safe.

“Drugs entering the U.S. from Mexico pose a significant threat to communities on both sides of the border and place an enormous strain on local law enforcement agencies within the United States, including the communities in my district. Many of these drugs are smuggled into Washington state leading to violence and drug use.  Today I voted to provide more than $700 million to protect our southwest border and take critical steps to eliminate violence. We must equip our border personnel with the tools they need to keep our communities safe.

“This bill places an additional 1,200 Customs and Border Protection to inspect ports of entry along the southwest border to help eliminate Mexican Drug Cartels from transporting methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin into the United States.

“This bill provides funding for unmanned aerial vehicles that will help ensure Border Patrol agents have the tools they need to bring dangerous criminals to justice, improve law enforcement capabilities along the Southwest Border, and keep our communities safe."

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