Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-7)

“Nlets works to connect local law enforcement with federal agencies. As the federal government cracks down on illegal immigration and crime in cities nationwide, including right here in Pennsylvania, it’s imperative that our local and federal agencies have the ability to work together quickly and efficiently,” said Rep. Kelly.

“Any move to restrict law enforcement’s access to vital information-sharing systems would endanger our communities,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “Nlets is a proven tool that helps law enforcement apprehend dangerous criminals and keeps Pennsylvanians safe. Restricting access would empower criminal illegal aliens at the expense of Pennsylvania families.” 

"The International Justice & Public Safety Network has been an effective resource for law enforcement agencies at every level,” said Congressman Thompson. “Sharing secure information helps law enforcement apprehend fugitives and supports efforts in missing persons cases. Any restrictions to these programs will hinder the efforts of law enforcement to keep Pennsylvania safe.”

“Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our Commonwealth and keep dangerous criminals off our streets. Efforts by far-left Democrats to shield criminal illegal aliens and restrict Pennsylvania’s participation in Nlets undermine public safety,” said Congressman Reschenthaler. “I am proud to join my Pennsylvania Republican colleagues in urging Governor Shapiro to continue the Commonwealth’s participation in this critical public safety program.”

“As a former law enforcement professional and FBI agent, I know that investigations succeed or fail in real time, based on timely and accurate information,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “Nlets provides the data that officers depend on every day in the field. Limiting access would slow apprehensions, disrupt multi-agency investigations, and needlessly increase risk to officer safety and the public, without any public-safety benefits. This would be a step backward for law enforcement and a risk Pennsylvania should not take.”

"The only constituency that Governor Shapiro cares about are illegal aliens bankrupting Pennsylvania Taxpayers by abusing our generous welfare system. Cutting off Pennsylvania from Nlets, a secure and effective public safety database that’s over half a century old,  proves once again that our governor is more concerned with protecting criminal aliens from Immigration and Customs Enforcement than he is in protecting Commonwealth Citizens from violent felons. Governor Shapiro should have our federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies’ backs - instead of stabbing them in the back," said Congressman Perry.

Rep. Rob Bresnahan, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Rep. John Joyce, Rep. Mike Kelly, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, Rep. Dan Meuser, Rep. Scott Perry, Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, Rep. Lloyd Smucker, Rep. Glenn Thompson

“Following Congress and the President’s unprecedented success in securing the border, we can focus on the illegal and unauthorized labor already in the country and the challenges it causes for American workers,” said Workforce Protections Chairman Mackenzie. “American jobs and wages belong to those with a legal right to work in our country, but millions of workers are being squeezed by illegal competition. Most employers do the right thing, but when bad actors knowingly hire unauthorized workers, it drives down wages, eliminates opportunities for American workers, and creates unfair advantages. Strengthening E-Verify is a commonsense way to protect workers and support businesses that play by the rules.”

“As the Trump administration continues to secure our nation’s borders, Republicans are doing our part in Congress to address the illegal immigration crisis in our workforce. Hiring illegal aliens undercuts wages of working Americans and makes it harder for honest, law-abiding employers to compete in the American economy. Today’s hearing, led by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, provided strong insights into the benefits of E-Verify and how we can continue to strengthen the program for employers and job creators—and protect the wages of hardworking American families,” said Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI).

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, Rep. Tim Walberg

“As President Trump works to secure our borders and restore law and order, assaults against ICE Agents have reached alarming and unprecedented levels as demonstrated by the recent attack on the McAllen Border Patrol Station on Monday, July 7^th,” said Congressman Williams. “Bad actors are now using tools like the ICEBlock App to undermine the integrity of our justice system and encourage people to interfere with and evade lawful operations that are designed to remove dangerous criminals from our streets. These actions jeopardize public safety and put our federal officers at serious risk. I am proud to lead this effort alongside my colleagues to fight for the safety of our federal law enforcement officers and uphold our immigration laws.”

“I am deeply concerned with the ICEBlock app, which deliberately undermines the heroic efforts of ICE agents working to deport dangerous criminal aliens flooding our nation due to the previous administration’s reckless open-border policies,” said Rep. Pat Fallon. “The 690 percent surge in assaults on federal and ICE agents in just the first half of 2025 is a direct consequence of emboldened criminals, and this app only escalates the threat by broadcasting agents’ locations, inviting violence. ICE agents, operating under clear legal authority, are risking their lives to remove murderers, sex offenders, human traffickers, and potential terrorists from our streets. We cannot allow a smartphone app to jeopardize their safety or hinder their mission to restore public safety. It is crucial that the DOJ launch an immediate investigation into ICEBlock to assess its role in endangering our officers and take swift action to protect those who protect us.”

Rep. Mark Alford, Rep. Eli Crane, Rep. Pat Fallon, Rep. Brad Finstad, Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, Rep. Addison McDowell, Rep. John Rose, Rep. Michael Rulli, Rep. Tom Tiffany, Rep. Randy Weber, Rep. Roger Williams