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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Weekly Digest Bulletin

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
*Secretary Mayorkas Names Bipartisan Independent Law Enforcement Experts For 45-Day Independent Review of July 13, 2024, Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump* "07/21/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*Secretary Mayorkas Names Bipartisan Independent Law Enforcement Experts For 45-Day Independent Review of July 13, 2024, Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump*

WASHINGTON – Following the events of July 13, 2024, President Joe Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct an independent security review of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is naming a bipartisan panel with extensive law enforcement and security experience to conduct a 45-day independent review of the planning for and actions taken by the U.S. Secret Service and state and local authorities before, during, and after the rally, and the U.S. Secret Service governing policies and procedures.

The independent review panel of experts from outside of government will be comprised of former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano; Ms. Frances Townsend, former Homeland Security Advisor to President George W. Bush; the Hon. Mark Filip, a former federal judge and Deputy Attorney General to President George W. Bush; and Chief David Mitchell, the former superintendent of Maryland State Police and former Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Homeland Security for the State of Delaware. Secretary Mayorkas could invite additional experts to join the panel in the coming days.

“We are committed to getting to the bottom of what happened on July 13, and I am grateful to the distinguished members of this independent review who will bring decades of expertise in law enforcement and security operations to this important investigation,” *said Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas.* “Ensuring the safety and security of current and former Presidents is critical and one of our Department’s top priorities. The men and women of the Secret Service make it the greatest protective service in the world, with one of the most solemn and difficult missions in government. This independent review will examine what happened and provide actionable recommendations to ensure they carry out their no-fail mission most effectively and to prevent something like this from ever happening again.”

As the President announced on July 14, the Administration is committed to sharing the results of this review with the American people. Secretary Mayorkas has also encouraged the panel members to notify him of recommendations that require immediate attention in real time, so changes can be quickly implemented if needed. The independent review will be conducted in such a way as to not interfere with the FBI’s ongoing criminal investigation or any other criminal investigation.

The bipartisan panel brings to the investigation expertise in law enforcement, protective security, and homeland security at the local, state, and federal level. As Secretary of Homeland Security from 2009 to 2013, Janet Napolitano led the nation’s efforts to prevent terrorist attacks, secure its borders, respond to natural disasters, and build domestic resiliency. She oversaw the U.S. Secret Service and also led critical enhancements to aviation security, including initiatives like the creation of TSA Pre✓® that bolster security while improving the travel experience and the expansion of programs like Global Entry and pre-clearance. She was the first woman and is to date the longest-serving Secretary of Homeland Security. She previously served as the twentieth president of the University of California, from 2013 to 2020 and governor of Arizona from 2003-2009. She is currently the founder of the Center for Security in Politics and Professor of Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley.

Ms. Frances Townsend served as Assistant to President George W. Bush for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism from 2004 to 2008 and chaired the Homeland Security Council. She also served as Deputy National Security Advisor for Combatting Terrorism from May 2003 to May 2004. Ms. Townsend previously spent 13 years at the U.S. Department of Justice under the administrations of President George H. W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, and President George W. Bush. Ms. Townsend served on the Director of National Intelligence’s Senior Advisory Group, the Central Intelligence Agency’s External Advisory Board and the U.S. President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.

The Hon. Mark Filip served as Deputy Attorney General from 2008-2009, overseeing the Department of Justice’s criminal and civil enforcement efforts. He previously served as a federal court judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois after unanimous, bipartisan confirmation by the U.S. Senate following his nomination by President George W. Bush in 2003. In 2014, Mr. Filip served on the panel tasked with reviewing and recommending reforms to the United States Secret Service Protective Mission. Mr. Filip is currently a partner at the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he is a member of the firm’s global management committee.

Chief David B. Mitchell brings four decades of law enforcement experience to this review. From 1990 to 1995, he served as Chief of Police for Prince George’s County, Maryland, prior to being appointed Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, the seventh largest state police department in the nation. He led the force during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and the D.C. sniper case in 2003. In 2004, he was appointed Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security for the State of Delaware. He currently serves as the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police for the University of Maryland, College Park Campus.

“All Americans share a concern about the safety of our public officials,” *said the members of the independent review panel in a joint statement.* “We formed this bipartisan group to quickly identify improvements the U.S. Secret Service can implement to enhance their work. We must all work together to ensure events like July 13 do not happen again.”

In response to the ongoing heightened threat environment, the Secret Service enhanced former President Trump’s protection prior to the assassination attempt in July, and since July 16, the U.S. Secret Service made significant physical and technical enhancements related to securing the former President and other protectees.

For up to date information about the independent review, please visit www.dhs.gov [ http://www.dhs.gov/ ].

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*Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on President Joe Biden* "07/21/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office Of Public Affairs

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*Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on President Joe Biden*

"Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden:

"“Every day, it is my honor to serve in President Biden’s Administration.

“President Biden has devoted his life to public service; America and the world are all the better for his leadership. When it comes to homeland security, he has taken and directed bold, innovative, and decisive actions to help safeguard our communities, secure our borders, harness the power of artificial intelligence, advance our cybersecurity, eradicate the scourge of fentanyl, and more – all while standing up for our nation’s values. It is a privilege to advance his vision of and for a strong, secure, and prosperous America.

“We at the Department of Homeland Security are protecting the American people, our homeland, and our values, in keeping with the President’s vision. On water, in the skies, on land, and in cyberspace, here and around the world, we partner with the American people, industry, civil society, and others to keep our communities safe and secure. We promote trade and travel, welcome new Americans, fight crimes of exploitation, rescue people in distress and help them rebuild their lives after natural disasters, and so much more. We do so with honor and integrity – the standard President Biden has set for all of us.

“We will continue to do so as we devote ourselves, throughout the months remaining in this Administration, to meeting President Biden’s vision of what our country is and can be.”

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*Statement of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the Departure of Kimberly Cheatle* "07/23/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*Statement of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas **on the Departure of Kimberly Cheatle*

"Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding Kimberly Cheatle:

""I am grateful to Kimberly Cheatle for her leadership as the Director of the United States Secret Service and for her lifelong devotion to our country.

"Director Cheatle has dedicated her career to public service. She has served in the Secret Service for more than 29 years, rising through the ranks because of her talent, hard work, selfless dedication to mission, and integrity. Daily, she risked her life to protect others, serving on the frontlines and securing events for every president since President Clinton. She supervised protection for Vice President Cheney, led the Secret Service’s training center, supervised the protection of Vice President Biden, oversaw the agency’s entire protective mission during the administration of President Trump, and more.

"Reflecting her devotion to country above all else, Director Cheatle returned from retirement to lead the agency and its noble mission that she loves and to which she has devoted her career. Over the past two years, she has led the Secret Service with skill, honor, integrity, and tireless dedication. She is deeply respected by the men and women of the agency and by her fellow leaders in the Department of Homeland Security. I am proud to have worked with Director Cheatle and we are all grateful for her service.

"The men and women of the United States Secret Service risk their lives every day to protect others. They make the Secret Service the finest protective agency in the world."

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*Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the Appointment of Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. as Acting Secret Service Director* "07/23/2024" 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the Appointment of Ronald L. Rowe, Jr. as Acting Secret Service Director*

"Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the appointment of Ronald Rowe as Acting Director of the United States Secret Service:

"“I have appointed United States Secret Service Deputy Director Ronald Rowe to serve as Acting Director of the Secret Service. Deputy Director Rowe has been Deputy Director of Secret Service since April 2023. A 24-year veteran of the Secret Service, he previously served as the agency’s Assistant Director for the Office of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs, Deputy Assistant Director for the Office of Protective Operations, and in other leadership positions. I appreciate his willingness to lead the Secret Service at this incredibly challenging moment, as the agency works to get to the bottom of exactly what happened on July 13 and cooperate with ongoing investigations and Congressional oversight. At the same time, the Secret Service must effectively carry on its expansive mission that includes providing 24/7 protection for national leaders and visiting dignitaries and securing events of national significance in this dynamic and heightened threat environment.

“The Secret Service is the greatest protective service in the world, with one of the most difficult and solemn missions in government. I have the utmost confidence in Deputy Director Rowe and the men and women of the Secret Service, who put their lives on the line every day and deserve our full support.”

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*DHS Announces Membership to New Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board

*"School safety experts and leaders will advise on interagency school safety practices to better support K-12 communities"

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the inaugural members of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board, a group of school safety experts and education leaders that will provide advice and recommendations on practical ways to enhance K-12 school safety and security. The Board builds upon the Biden-Harris Administration’s collective efforts to support K-12 communities in creating safer, more supportive learning environments and fulfills a key requirement of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

The Board will advise the Secretary of Homeland Security through the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on the implementation of evidence-based school safety practices and propose additional best practices for publication on the website SchoolSafety.gov [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/ ]. SchoolSafety.gov [ https://www.schoolsafety.gov/ ] is the federal government’s platform that provides schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create safe and supportive environments for students and educators. The site serves as a one-stop access point for information, resources, and guidance for school safety from the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, an interagency effort among the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Justice.

Today’s announcement comes nearly two years after the enactment of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which codified and expanded the Clearinghouse and directed the establishment of this advisory board. The Board will be chaired by Ronn Nozoe, Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

“Students and educators deserve safe environments that are free from fear. This Board will help schools and communities create safe learning spaces amid a diverse and ever-changing threat landscape,” *said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas.* “I thank these distinguished leaders and experts for dedicating their time and expertise to the worthiest of causes: identifying actions that will help keep our schools safe.”

“Our schools should never have to face threats alone. Part of our work includes making sure K-12 communities have access to the best possible resources and information from the federal government,” *said CISA Director* *Jen Easterly*. “It is my profound honor to work alongside these leaders in making real changes that will help protect our children and educators at school.”

"I'm deeply honored to serve as chair of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board,” *said NASSP CEO Ronn Nozoe*. “What makes this initiative truly special is the unprecedented collaboration between federal agencies, school safety and violence prevention experts, and the inclusion of voices from the frontlines of education – school leaders, educators and students. By bringing together this diverse group of stakeholders, we're creating a powerful team that will drive real, positive change in school safety. This is how we make a lasting difference – by working together and ensuring that those most affected by these issues have a seat at the table."

The newly appointed members represent a diverse set of perspectives and experiences and have expertise in education, developmental psychology, child and adolescent health, public safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity and emerging technologies, social work, and civil and human rights. They represent state, local, tribal and territorial governments; parents, legal guardians and students; law enforcement; school safety and non-profit organizations; educators and faculty associations; disability rights organizations; and the private sector. The Board’s work will help the federal government identify and execute upon actions that will better support schools across the country.

The inaugural members of the Board are:

* Ronn Nozoe, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Secondary School Principals (Chair);
* Kevin Armstrong, President-elect, National Association of Elementary School Principals;
* Tami Benton, President, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry;
* Shani Buggs, Assistant Professor, University of California Davis Violence Prevention Research Program and Founder, The Black and Brown Collective;
* Mo Canady, Executive Director, National Association of School Resource Officers;
* Noel Candelaria, Secretary-Treasurer, National Education Association;
* Jennifer DePaoli, Senior Researcher, Learning Policy Institute;
* Michele Gay, Founder and Executive Director, Safe and Sound Schools;
* Seth Gerson, Program Director, K-12 Education, National Governors Association;
* Alison Grodzinski, Managing Director, National Center for School Safety;
* Christine Harms, Director, Colorado Office of School Safety;
* Nicole Hockley, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Hook Promise;
* Devon Horton, Superintendent, DeKalb County School District, Georgia;
* Yvonne Johnson, President, National Parent Teacher Association;
* Brent Jones, Superintendent, Seattle Public Schools, Washington;
* Liz King, Senior Program Director, Education Equity, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights;
* Keith Krueger, Chief Executive Officer, Consortium for School Networking;
* Tim Lutz, Superintendent, Red Lake School District, Minnesota;
* Chad Marlow, Senior Policy Counsel, American Civil Liberties Union;
* Donna Michaelis, Director, Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety;
* Tony Montalto, President, Stand With Parkland;
* David Osher, Vice President and Institute Fellow, American Institutes for Research;
* Melissa Reeves, Past President, National Association of School Psychologists;
* Marlene Sallo, Executive Director, National Disability Rights Network;
* David Schuler, Executive Director, The School Superintendents Association; and
* Debra Wilson, President, National Association of Independent Schools.

The Board is administered by CISA on behalf of the Secretary. It will convene in Fall 2024 for its first meeting.

To learn more about the Board, please visit cisa.gov/resources-tools/groups/federal-school-safety-clearinghouse-external-advisory-board [ https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/groups/federal-school-safety-clearinghouse-external-advisory-board ].

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*DHS Announces Members of New Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board* "07/23/2024"

Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board

Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the inaugural members of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse External Advisory Board [ https://www.cisa.gov/federal-school-safety-clearinghouse-external-advisory-board-members ], a group of school safety experts and education leaders that will provide advice and recommendations on practical ways to enhance K-12 school safety and security. The Board builds upon the Biden-Harris Administration’s collective efforts to support K-12 communities in creating safer, more supportive learning environments and fulfills a key requirement of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

The Board will advise the Secretary of Homeland Security through the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on the implementation of evidence-based school safety practices and propose additional best practices for publication on the website SchoolSafety.gov. SchoolSafety.gov is the federal government’s platform that provides schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create safe and supportive environments for students and educators. The site serves as a one-stop access point for information, resources, and guidance for school safety from the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, an interagency effort among the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Justice.

Today’s announcement comes nearly two years after the enactment of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which codified and expanded the Clearinghouse and directed the establishment of this advisory board. The Board will be chaired by Ronn Nozoe, Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

The newly appointed members represent a diverse set of perspectives and experiences and have expertise in education, developmental psychology, child and adolescent health, public safety, law enforcement, cybersecurity and emerging technologies, social work, and civil and human rights. They represent state, local, tribal and territorial governments; parents, legal guardians and students; law enforcement; school safety and non-profit organizations; educators and faculty associations; disability rights organizations; and the private sector. The Board’s work will help the federal government identify and execute upon actions that will better support schools across the country.

The inaugural members of the Board are:

* Ronn Nozoe, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Secondary School Principals (Chair);
* Kevin Armstrong, President-elect, National Association of Elementary School Principals;
* Tami Benton, President, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry;
* Shani Buggs, Assistant Professor, University of California Davis Violence Prevention Research Program and Founder, The Black and Brown Collective;
* Mo Canady, Executive Director, National Association of School Resource Officers;
* Noel Candelaria, Secretary-Treasurer, National Education Association;
* Jennifer DePaoli, Senior Researcher, Learning Policy Institute;
* Michele Gay, Founder and Executive Director, Safe and Sound Schools;
* Seth Gerson, Program Director, K-12 Education, National Governors Association;
* Alison Grodzinski, Managing Director, National Center for School Safety;
* Christine Harms, Director, Colorado Office of School Safety;
* Nicole Hockley, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sandy Hook Promise;
* Devon Horton, Superintendent, DeKalb County School District, Georgia;
* Yvonne Johnson, President, National Parent Teacher Association;
* Brent Jones, Superintendent, Seattle Public Schools, Washington;
* Liz King, Senior Program Director, Education Equity, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights;
* Keith Krueger, Chief Executive Officer, Consortium for School Networking;
* Tim Lutz, Superintendent, Red Lake School District, Minnesota;
* Chad Marlow, Senior Policy Counsel, American Civil Liberties Union;
* Donna Michaelis, Director, Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety;
* Tony Montalto, President, Stand With Parkland;
* David Osher, Vice President and Institute Fellow, American Institutes for Research;
* Melissa Reeves, Past President, National Association of School Psychologists;
* Marlene Sallo, Executive Director, National Disability Rights Network;
* David Schuler, Executive Director, The School Superintendents Association; and
* Debra Wilson, President, National Association of Independent Schools.

The Board is administered by CISA on behalf of the Secretary. It will convene in Fall 2024 for its first meeting.

To learn more about the Board, please visit cisa.gov/resources-tools/groups/federal-school-safety-clearinghouse-external-advisory-board [ https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/groups/federal-school-safety-clearinghouse-external-advisory-board ].

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*FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Presidential Proclamation and Joint DHS-DOJ Interim Final Rule Cut Encounters at Southwest Border by 55 Percent* "07/25/2024" &lt;!-- /*start reset css*/ div { line-height: 1; } body, table, td, p, a, li, blockquote { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; } body { -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; -ms-text-size-adjust: none; } table { border-spacing: 0; } table, td { mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; } img { -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic; } body { margin: 0; padding: 0; } img { border: none !important; height: auto; line-height: 1; outline: none; text-decoration: none; } table td { border-collapse: collapse !important; } .preheader { display: none !important; visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; color: transparent; height: 0; width: 0; } /*end reset css*/ a[x-apple-data-detectors] { color: inherit !important; text-decoration: none !important; font-size: inherit !important; font-family: inherit !important; font-weight: inherit !important; line-height: inherit !important; } /* outlook.com line-height control */ .ExternalClass p, .ExternalClass span, .ExternalClass font, .ExternalClass td {line-height: 100%} /* Pagewatch Style */ .rss_item {margin:0 0 20px;} .rss_item .rss_title {text-align: left; color: #000000; margin: 0px; font-size: 17px; line-height:1.2; font-family: book antiqua, palatino;} .rss_item .rss_title a { color:#00568c; text-decoration:none;} .rss_item .rss_description a { color:#00568c; text-decoration:underline;} .rss_item .rss_pub_date {text-align: left; color: #666666; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 13px; line-height:1.2; font-family: book antiqua, palatino;} .rss_item .rss_description {text-align: left; color: #000000; margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; line-height:1.2; font-family: book antiqua, palatino;} .rss_item .rss_description p {margin:0 0 10px 0; line-height:1.4;} .rss_item .rss_description li {margin:0 0 7px 0; line-height:1.2;} table#yahoo .govd_template_image { max-width: 100% !important; max-width:100%; } table#yahoo .govd_template_image, table#yahoo .govd_template_image img { height:auto !important; height:auto; } @media only screen and (max-device-width: 480px) { table#yahoo, table#yahoo table { position: relative; } table#yahoo .govd_header { max-width: 480px !important; } table#yahoo .govd_hr img, table#yahoo .govd_hr_inner img { display:none !important; } table#yahoo img { max-width: 400px !important; width: 100% !important; } table#yahoo .govd_template_image { height: auto !important; max-width: 400px !important; width: auto !important; margin:0 !important; } table#yahoo table.gd_combo_table .govd_template_image { margin:0 5px 5px 5px !important; } table#yahoo #main-header .govd_template_image { max-width: 480px !important; width: 100% !important; } table#yahoo .govd_content_container .govd_image_display { margin-left:0 !important; } table#yahoo .container-fill, table.gd_tbl_wrap, table.gd_tbl_wrap table { max-width: 480px !important; } .main-table, .mobile-footer, .mobile-tagline, table.gd_tbl_wrap, table.gd_tbl_wrap table { width:100% !important; min-width:100% !important; max-width:480px !important; } table#yahoo .tablecell, .tablecell { width:100% !important; display: block !important; } table#yahoo p, table#yahoo p span, table#yahoo .gd_p, table#yahoo li { font-size:13pt !important; } table#yahoo #view-in-browser p, table#yahoo #view-in-browser p span, table#yahoo #view-in-browser .gd_p, table#yahoo #view-in-browser li { font-size:8pt !important; } table#yahoo h1 { font-size:18pt !important; } table#yahoo h2 { font-size:16pt !important; } table#yahoo h3 { font-size:14pt !important; } table#yahoo #main-body .govd_hr {background:transparent none !important;} .mobile-hide {display:none !important;} .mobile-padding {padding:0 !important;} .mobile-columns {padding:10px 20px !important;} } --&gt;

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Office of Public Affairs

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*FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Presidential Proclamation and Joint DHS-DOJ Interim Final Rule Cut Encounters at Southwest Border by 55 Percent*

The Presidential Proclamation issued by President Biden to temporarily suspend the entry of certain noncitizens across the southern border – including the southwest land and southern coastal borders – and the complementary joint interim final rule (IFR) issued by DHS and DOJ have now been in effect for seven weeks, helping reduce the number of encounters at our Southwest Border by 55%. The Border Patrol’s 7-day average has decreased to below 1,800 encounters per day. In June, the Border Patrol recorded 83,536 encounters between ports of entry, the lowest number since January 2021, and below the number of encounters between ports of entry in June 2019, the last comparable year prior to the pandemic.

While the President’s action has led to significant results, our nation’s immigration system requires Congressional action to provide needed resources and additional authorities. Twice now, Congress has failed to pass the bipartisan border security agreement negotiated in the U.S. Senate, which would provide the critical personnel and funding needed to further secure our Southern border. The agreement would have added 1,500 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agents and Officers, added 1,200 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel, 4,300 asylum officers, invested in technology to catch illegal fentanyl, and delivered sweeping reforms to the asylum system. Congress must still act.

While the Proclamation and IFR have been in effect:

* DHS has removed and returned more than 65,000 individuals to more than 125 countries, including by operating