Border Trade Alliance urges GOP governors to work with federal government to secure border, preserve trade and travel
The BTA on Feb. 2, 2024 sent this letter to Republican Governors Association Chairman Bill Lee to urge him and his gubernatorial colleagues to work with the federal government to pursue policies that secure the U.S.-Mexico border and that ensure efficient trade and travel.
BTA seeks meeting with Gov. Abbott as border situation deteriorates, congestion compounds around ports of entry
The Border Trade Alliance on December 29, 2023 sent this letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott about his administration's continued enhanced inspections of commercial vehicles entering Texas at Eagle Pass from Mexico
Border Trade Alliance calls on DHS to reopen closed ports in Texas, Ariz. and Calif.
The Border Trade Alliance on December 29, 2023 sent this letter to DHS Sec. Mayorkas urging the federal government to reopen the closed Eagle Pass Bridge I, restore the reduced lane capacity at Bridge II, and reopen the Lukeville, Ariz. port of entry and the PedWest pedestrian facility in San Ysidro, Calif.
Border Trade Alliance statement on closure of international rail crossings at Eagle Pass, Texas and El Paso, Texas
Border Trade Alliance President Ms. Britton Mullen released the following statement regarding the announcement by the Department of Homeland Security that rail crossings at Eagle Pass, Texas and El Paso, Texas would be closed indefinitely beginning today.
Border Trade Alliance applauds passage of language by Sen. Cruz in NDAA to streamline international bridge project permitting
The Border Trade Alliance is cheering the inclusion of language in the National Defense Authorization Act conference report that will streamline the process that determines whether a presidential permit will be issued for international bridge projects.
Border Trade Alliance urges passage of legislation to modernize security screenings for transportation & logistics sector
The Border Trade Alliance joined peer organizations across the trade, transportation, and logistics sectors in urging Congress to pass the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, legislation that would streamline the background check process required for workers to secure their TWIC and HME.