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REOPEN U.S.-CANADA BORDER
(Mr. JACOBS of New York asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.)
Mr. JACOBS of New York. Mr. Speaker, the Biden administration announced that it would once again extend the U.S.-Canada border closure for nonessential travel until August 21.
This is yet another example of the President's failure on this issue. His second day in office, he signed an executive order calling for a plan. That never happened.
We have sent multiple letters from my office calling for answers. They have gone unanswered.
Reporters have asked for clarity. The White House has dodged.
Families and small businesses have pleaded for action so they can reunite and recoup lost revenue. They have been ignored.
Canada has announced that they will allow fully vaccinated Americans in the country starting in August. This is long overdue but still light years ahead of our President.
This extension is unacceptable, ignores the science, and extends the suffering of families and small businesses in my region.
Reopening the border for nonessential travel can be done safely. The time for stalling and silence has long passed. The Biden administration needs to act immediately and reopen our shared border.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 129
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