Charleston Reporter

Representative Nancy Mace has introduced the "Northern Triangle Asylum Cooperative Agreement Reimplementation Act" in an effort to address the escalating invasion at the southern border. The bill, cosponsored by Representatives Lance Gooden and Matt Rosendale, aims to reinstate Asylum Cooperative Agreements (ACAs) with El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.

According to Rep. Mace, the legislation is a crucial step in securing borders and upholding the integrity of the asylum system. She stated, "The 'Northern Triangle Asylum Cooperative Agreement Reimplementation Act' is a statement of resolve to secure our borders and uphold the integrity of our asylum system and remedy one of the many failed border policies brought by this administration."

Rep. Matt Rosendale emphasized the importance of cooperation from the Northern Triangle countries, stating, "If a country is not willing to help us protect our sovereignty, American taxpayers should not be funding their prosperity."

Grant Newman, the Director of Federal Government Relations for NumbersUSA, praised the reintroduction of the ACAs, acknowledging their past success in stabilizing the U.S. border. Newman expressed gratitude towards Rep. Mace for her efforts, stating, "We're thankful to Representative Mace for the Northern Triangle Asylum Cooperative Agreement Reimplementation Act, which would go a long way to restoring integrity to the asylum system and mitigate the border crisis."

The legislation proposed by Rep. Mace would condition bilateral economic assistance to the Northern Triangle countries on their cooperation with asylum claims through ACAs. It would also mandate regular recertifications of the agreements to ensure their continued effectiveness.

With the introduction of the "Northern Triangle Asylum Cooperative Agreement Reimplementation Act," Rep. Mace aims to address the crisis at the southern border through a regional approach that involves cooperation from Central American countries.