[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 129 (Thursday, July 22, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H3825]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REOPEN U.S.-CANADA BORDER

  (Mr. JACOBS of New York asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. JACOBS of New York. Mr. Speaker, the Biden administration 
announced that it would once again extend the U.S.-Canada border 
closure for nonessential travel until August 21.
  This is yet another example of the President's failure on this issue. 
His second day in office, he signed an executive order calling for a 
plan. That never happened.
  We have sent multiple letters from my office calling for answers. 
They have gone unanswered.
  Reporters have asked for clarity. The White House has dodged.
  Families and small businesses have pleaded for action so they can 
reunite and recoup lost revenue. They have been ignored.
  Canada has announced that they will allow fully vaccinated Americans 
in the country starting in August. This is long overdue but still light 
years ahead of our President.
  This extension is unacceptable, ignores the science, and extends the 
suffering of families and small businesses in my region.
  Reopening the border for nonessential travel can be done safely. The 
time for stalling and silence has long passed. The Biden administration 
needs to act immediately and reopen our shared border.

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