I continue to believe that we must secure the border and develop a long-term immigration policy that encourages lawful behavior.
Will secure the border and develop a long-term immigration policy that encourages lawful behavior.
Occurrences
Womack has been a steadfast advocate of border security and committed to legislatively enacting strong reforms to fully revamp our immigration policies.
Congress has the responsibility to fix our outdated and fragmented policies with long-term legislation that starts with encouraging lawful behavior and guaranteeing a secure border. ... I will continue to work with my House colleagues to promote thoughtful, conservative solutions to appropriately address the immigration crisis and other challenges facing our nation.
Evidence
“As I have said before, the solutions to this problem are simple—secure the border and develop a long-term immigration policy that encourages lawful behavior.”
“I am disappointed that Congress kicked the can down the road on solving for this important issue yet again.” He said the system needs “long-term legislation that starts with encouraging lawful behavior and guaranteeing a secure border.”
Roll Call 297, H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. Status: Failed. Aye: 121, No: 301.
Congressman Steve Womack voted in support of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, which aims to combat illegal immigration and secure the border.
“Any solution must secure our border and encourage lawful behavior. I continue to believe that we must secure the border and develop a long-term immigration policy that encourages lawful behavior.”
Assessments
The promised outcome required both securing the border and enacting a long-term immigration policy encouraging lawful behavior. During the relevant federal House service after the 2016 campaign, Congress did not enact that combined policy outcome. Womack supported and publicly advocated immigration and border-security legislation, including the failed 2018 House bill and later H.R. 2 in 2023, but those efforts did not become the promised enacted long-term policy. Because he made serious legislative efforts but the outcome was not delivered, this is a failed promise with an effort badge.