Hoyle Votes ‘YES’ on Laken Riley ACT

January 07, 2025 HOYLE VOTES ‘YES’ ON LAKEN RILEY ACT For Immediate Release: January 7, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle voted 'Yes' on H.R. 29 , the Laken Riley Act. In response to her vote, Representative Hoyle released the following statement: “We all want to keep our communities safe and ensure criminals are held accountable,” Rep Hoyle said. “The first time this bill came up, I voted no because law enforcement in my community was concerned that it didn’t provide any new resources for them to hold migrants who the Department of Homeland Security cannot afford to detain. However, I’ve heard from constituents who have justifiable concerns that a no vote sends the wrong message that the law does not apply equally to everyone, and I came here to be a voice for them. For these reasons, I voted for the Laken Riley Act.” Representative Hoyle strongly supports the bipartisan border security investments that President Biden negotiated with Senate Republicans to enhance border security, including hiring additional law enforcement personnel to address increased migrant encounters at the southern border. She also voted to provide over $89.8 billion in funding for United States Department of Homeland Security in FY 2024. ### Print Email Share Tweet