While Telegram readers know the effects of illegal immigration on our communities, few people know about the damage and destruction illegal immigration has on our public lands.

The negative impact illegal immigration has on our environment is staggering, with each illegal immigrant discarding between 6 to 8 pounds of trash as they illegally cross our border.

As Chairman of the Federal Lands Subcommittee, I traveled to Arizona for a field hearing and border tour to see the environmental degradation firsthand.

But what I saw was much more than just piles of trash and human waste.

At the Coronado National Forest, I saw an entire illegal migrant encampment with an unattended campfire, tents, trash, piles of firewood, and blankets from the Red Cross and Catholic Charities – two organizations that are aiding and facilitating the Biden border invasion.

When on federal lands there are strict rules on where campsites and campfires are allowed, but it appears these rules and regulations are reserved for the citizens of this country.

All those pouring over illegally face zero repercussions for this blatant disregard for our public lands and the environment.

So not only do they get free flights around our country and free health care, but they also get to trash and leave human waste on our public lands as their welcoming gift. See the video below of my opening statement highlighting this.

While the Biden administration turned a blind eye to the environmental consequences of the border crisis, I introduced the TRASHED Border Act to ensure there is greater transparency and increased accountability for illegals who litter on our public lands. You can read more about my bill here.

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Not only do illegals get free flights and health care, but they also get to leave trash, human waste, and unattended campfires on our public lands as their welcoming gift.

Today, the @NatResources held a hearing highlighting the environmental degradation of illegal immigration. pic.twitter.com/J4I0wZZ3Qf

— Rep. Tom Tiffany (@RepTiffany) February 8, 2024