Congressman Addison McDowell Casts His First Legislative Vote in Support of the Laken Riley Act

Washington, D.C. – Following Congressman Addison McDowell casting his first legislative vote in support of the Laken Riley Act, H.R. 7511, he released the following statement:

"Laken Riley’s tragic death broke the heart of our nation, and it should have never happened. I know the pain her family has endured because my family has also faced a devastating loss due to the Democrats’ porous border policies," said Congressman Addison McDowell. "This legislation is a cornerstone for setting the tone in the fight to secure our border over the next four years. President Trump victory was a mandate to stop this crisis and my top priority is to help him get it done for American families, and that is exactly what we plan to do, starting with the Laken Riley Act."

The Laken Riley Act protects American communities from criminal illegal aliens by requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to issue detainers and take custody of aliens who commit theft offenses and ensures states can hold future administrations accountable for radical, far-Left immigration enforcement and open-borders policies.

Read Full Text of the bill here.