Working ‘in tandem’: Republicans prep to make Trump executive orders permanent

House Republicans are making it clear that they have no intentions of allowing President Donald Trump’s key executive orders to expire at the end of his four-year term. Trump wasted no time in office, issuing dozens of executive orders on his first day and signaling his intent to use his executive power whenever possible.

While executive orders can be easily rescinded by a new administration or challenged in court, House Republicans are determined to prevent that from happening to several of Trump’s key policies. Former House Freedom Caucus Chairman Scott Perry stressed the importance of legislative action over executive orders, but acknowledged the necessity of Trump’s actions on issues like the border and energy.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson echoed Perry’s sentiments, stating that Trump’s executive orders will serve as a roadmap for the House’s legislative agenda. Rep. Russell Fry emphasized the need to enshrine Trump’s policies into law, rather than relying on executive action alone. Rep. Gary Palmer specifically mentioned Trump’s energy policies as a priority for codification.

Rep. Michael Guest, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee’s border subcommittee, highlighted the importance of codifying Trump’s immigration executive orders, such as the Remain in Mexico policy. Freshman Rep. Brandon Gill has already introduced a bill to reinstate this policy, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the border crisis.

Despite President Joe Biden’s efforts to roll back Trump’s executive orders, House Republicans are committed to ensuring that these policies are permanently implemented through legislation. Rep. Brian Babin introduced a bill to limit birthright citizenship, while Rep. Gill’s bill aims to reinstate the Remain in Mexico policy.

Overall, House Republicans are determined to support and preserve Trump’s key executive orders, recognizing their importance in addressing critical issues like immigration and energy policy. By enshrining these policies into law, they hope to prevent future administrations from undoing the progress made during Trump’s presidency.