Texas Lawmaker Proposes Bill Requiring Mayorkas to Fly Commercial Until Southern Border Is Secured

Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R.Texas), announced that legislation would prohibit Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, from using private jets to travel until he secures America’s southern border.

“Public service is a privilege,” De La Cruz told reporters during a March 10 Press briefingMayorkas said that he shouldn’t be eligible for the perks of the job if he’s not performing the duties.

“The American people expect our leaders to do our jobs,” Before claiming that, the congresswoman stated that “no one has a right to a private jet,” This should be the case for all cabinet members in the Biden administration.

The bill, according to the congresswoman, outlines what is. “obvious” The failure to secure the southern border has resulted in the loss of life and property for her South Texas district as well as the United States. “hurt all Americans.”

“Illegal immigration is out of control, and we have a record [amount] of fentanyl entering our country,” The Texas Republican stated. “This has produced a humanitarian crisis in communities like mine along the southern border. Enough is enough.

“We are here today in support of Secretary Mayorkas’ refusal to perform basic office functions. He should be stripped off his right to private flight, and should fly coach as everyone else.

The lawmaker stated that public servants work for American citizens and should be treated the same as private employees.

“It’s real simple folks. If you fail to do your job at work, you just won’t last very long, and you certainly don’t get to fly in a private jet.”

Impeachment Proceedings

De La Cruz was questioned by reporters about the timeline of Republicans’ push for Mayorkas impeachment.

According to the lawmaker, she is focusing on legislation that will keep the country safe.

A February 11 Report The Epoch Times reported that The Department of Homeland Security had secured outside representation to prevent possible impeachment proceedings against Mayorkas.

However, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) Submitted On February 30, reporters reported that Republicans did in fact lack sufficient support to impeach the cabinet minister.

“I don’t think we’re close to having the votes,” Gaetz answered when asked if they could still get enough support from the House for impeachment supporters.

Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) Introduction Articles of impeachment against Mayorkas and Rep. Andy Biggs, (R-Ariz.), brought Additional impeachment articles February