Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul on Bipartisan Border Deal

“Earlier today, I spoke with White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients about the migrant crisis and how the emergency national security supplemental legislation would benefit our efforts to address the migrant and asylum seeker crisis in New York.

“The legislative draft released tonight represents a major step forward. Crafted by Republican, Democratic and independent Senators, this bill would finally grant legislative authority to President Biden and his Administration to shut down the border when certain conditions are met – authority President Biden has committed to using. It would speed up the asylum process at the border and raise the standards for seeking asylum in this country. It also includes significant funding for national security efforts that are critical to New Yorkers, including support for Israel and Ukraine.

“We have no time to waste. I am grateful Leader Schumer has committed to acting on this legislation in the coming days. Now, every member of the New York delegation — especially those in the House majority — must step up and publicly support this compromise. Those who fail to do so are leaving New Yorkers behind.”