Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement in regards to President Trump’s updated Executive Order on extreme vetting and travel moratorium for certain countries of interest.

"As Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Committee, I know firsthand the challenges that our customs and intelligence personnel face when attempting to vet applicants from countries with little to no record keeping. I support President Trump's efforts to increase security measures and vetting processes on people seeking visas to our country, and those refugees seeking asylum. I am committed to keeping Texans safe and I will continue to support all efforts to put our national security first. I stand against any polices that open the door to radical extremists manipulating our immigration policies and infiltrating our homeland. We must ensure we have the best practices in place to deny entry to those wishing us harm while allowing peaceful, freedom loving people access to our great nation."

For the text of the Executive Order please visit: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/03/06/executive-order-protecting-nation-foreign-terrorist-entry-united-states

For more information, and frequently asked questions, please visit: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/03/06/qa-protecting-nation-foreign-terrorist-entry-united-states

Rep. Carter represents Texas District 31, which includes Fort Hood, the largest active duty armored military installation in the free world. He serves as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, co-chairman of the House Army Caucus, is on the Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice and Science and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.

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