Lubbock Times

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) responded to the United States Senate's dismissal of two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas without a full, complete trial.

Arrington criticized the Senate Democrats, stating, "Today, Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats bowed to the Radical Left instead of standing for our Constitution and serving the American people." He expressed disappointment in the decision, highlighting the departure from historical precedent by the Democrats. Arrington remarked, "Democrats’ outright dismissal of the impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas - without even holding a trial - breaks with 200 years of precedent and is a slap in the face to countless communities across our nation that have suffered from the chaos and lawlessness at our southern border."

Concerned about the impact of the border situation, Arrington emphasized the urgency of addressing the issue promptly. He urged action from the House, saying, “Our communities cannot suffer under Biden’s broken border policies for another day. That’s why I’m calling on the House to immediately pass my H. Res. 50 to affirm states’ sovereign right to secure their borders and protect their citizens when the federal government fails to do so.”