'Defending Democracies, Defending Borders Act' Expedited to House Floor for Debate

Republicans and Democrats are working together to get a bill pushed through the House and back to the Senate that addresses border security and Ukraine defense aid

By Denise Rivette

Representatives Brian Fiztpatrick (R-PA) and Jared Golden (D-ME) were on Face the Nation this morning to announce that they have found a way to move their bipartisan legislation HB7372, Defending Democracies, Defending Borders Act, quickly to the the House floor for debate and vote. They seem confident that by putting forth their bare bones bill and welcoming floor amendments the House of Representatives will be able to craft a bill that will pass both the House and the Senate. See their interview below (approximately 7 minutes).