National Security

“President Biden is ending COVID rules for people who break the law and illegally cross the border, while at the same time forcing hardworking Americans and their children to follow COVID restrictions and mandates,” said Congressman John Moolenaar. “Biden’s decision today will lead to further chaos and directly benefit the drug cartels who smuggle people and fentanyl across the border. It will put our law enforcement at risk and increase the potential for American families to lose a loved one to a drug overdose. Finally, we know that people from around the world go to the southern border to enter the United States. After today’s announcement, many groups who wish to harm our country are likely looking to travel to Mexico so they can illegally enter the United States next month.”

“The situation in Ukraine remains dire with the latest reports indicating Russia has bombed a maternity hospital and other civilian areas. I hope that additional support for Ukraine and penalties for Russia will help Ukraine to victory over Vladimir Putin and his corrupt regime,” said Congressman John Moolenaar.

"The situation in Ukraine has highlighted the need for the United States to be self-sustaining when it comes to our energy needs. With gas prices already soaring and the Biden Administration saying it will only get worse, we cannot allow the Michiganders to be held for ransom at the pump by foreign tyrants. I pledge to work with my colleagues to ensure America becomes energy independent. This includes protecting Line 5, and re-starting construction for the Keystone pipeline. These steps toward energy independence will not only lower energy prices for Michigan families, but will bolster our national security."

"We must impose severe sanctions on Russia as soon as possible, and the NYET Act will make that happen. I am supporting this legislation because it is a smart, targeted approach that will hurt Russian financial institutions and the powerful people who prop up Vladimir Putin’s government,” said Moolenaar. “It will also block U.S. exports of semiconductor chips to Russia. We need those chips here to support our economy and manufacturing. Finally, there are more than 39,000 Ukrainian-Americans in Michigan, and I am praying for them and their families. Putin’s invasion will cause massive destruction and endanger their loved ones. I stand ready to work across the aisle in Congress to pass sanctions on Russia and support Ukraine diplomatically during this dark hour.”

“Vladimir Putin is attacking Ukraine to oppress the free people who live there and to take their country from them. The consequences for this invasion must be swift and I stand ready to support harsh sanctions on Putin and his officials for this attack. The Biden Administration must not be weak and it must act with determined resolve to enforce sanctions. Finally, it must do everything it can to get every American citizen out of harm’s way as quickly as possible.”

“Michigan families are being affected by this deadly drug being trafficked across the southern border and smuggled into our communities. Last year, fentanyl was the leading cause of death for Americans 18-45 years old,” said Moolenaar. “Making fentanyl a Schedule 1 narcotic would provide law enforcement across the country with tools necessary to stop its distribution.”

“President Biden must make fentanyl and related substances a permanent Schedule 1 narcotic so law enforcement across this country has the tools to stop the deadly spread of this drug,” said Moolenaar. “At the same time, Biden must end his open border policies, which have made it easier for drug traffickers to bring drugs across the southern border. Michigan residents who live thousands of miles from the southern border are paying the price as deadly fentanyl is brought in to our communities.”