Majority Leader Steve Gooch Applauds Passage of Senate Resolution to protect the American Border

Monday, Senate Resolution 543, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Sen. Steve Gooch, was passed on the Senate Floor. SR 543 stands in support of increased protections for America’s borders with the goal to end illegal immigration and smuggling.

The resolution was co-sponsored and supported by colleagues such as Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R–Macon), Sen. Brandon Beach (R-Alpharetta), Sen. Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming), Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) and 24 others.

“This resolution represents a crucial stride in safeguarding both Georgians and our fellow Americans nationwide by bolstering protections across all American borders, particularly our Southern Border,” stated Sen. Gooch. “The members of the Georgia Senate stand united with Governor Brian P. Kemp and Texas Governor Greg Abbott in the battle to uphold our nation’s integrity. I commend the Senate for taking a stand against the pressing issues we currently face, such as the trafficking of dangerous drugs like Fentanyl across our Southern border. Despite the lack of support from President Joe Biden and his federal administration, the Senate remains resolute in its commitment to halt the illegal immigration and smuggling activities that plague our nation.”

SR 543 was passed by the Senate after progressing through the Senate Committee on Rules.

You can find more information on SR 543 here.

Sen. Steve Gooch serves as Senate Majority Leader. He represents the 51st Senate District which includes Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union and Pickens counties and a portion of White County. He may be reached at 404.656.7872 or via email at steve.gooch@senate.ga.gov

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