News from

June 12, 2026

Dear Georgian,

These two weeks we have covered ground in D.C. and back home in Georgia. As always, my top priority remains serving the great people of this state. Here are just some of the many accomplishments of the past few weeks.

President Trump signed the Secure America Act, providing nearly $70 billion in funding for ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Trump’s administration. This is the largest border security investment in years.

The bill includes $38 billion for ICE and $26 billion for Border Patrol to strengthen border enforcement, combat human trafficking, stop deadly drugs, and dismantle criminal cartels. This funding will support my previous legislation, the Laken Riley Act, which has already led to the arrest of 21,000+ illegal aliens.

After months of efforts to cut funding for these agencies, Congress acted to support law enforcement and border security and I was proud to vote yes.

I am proud to have introduced the 250 Military Honor Package, legislation to recognize the service and sacrifice of America's veterans, active-duty servicemembers, and military families as we approach our nation's 250th anniversary.

This week, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) has become a co-sponsor of this effort to preserve our military heritage, strengthen support for those who have served, and ensure future generations understand the sacrifices made to defend our freedoms. 

As the lead sponsor of this legislation, I believe honoring the men and women who have worn our nation's uniform is one of the most important responsibilities we have in Congress.

It was a pleasure meeting with the Georgia Municipal Association to discuss the issues that matter most to Georgia communities. We discussed expanding housing opportunities, improving infrastructure, strengthening disaster response, and supporting local governments.

I also had the privilege of meeting with some folks from the Atlanta Home Builders Association. We talked about one of the biggest challenges facing Georgia families today: housing affordability. 

The American Dream shouldn't be out of reach because of unnecessary regulations and bureaucratic red tape. By making it easier to build homes and increase supply, we can help bring down costs and make homeownership a reality for more hardworking Georgians

The 117th annual Congressional Baseball Game took place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The Republicans took home their sixth victory against the Democrats in a crushing 11–2 win.

As always, my staff and I are here to help. If you need assistance with a federal agency or have comments or concerns to share with me, please do not hesitate to call my Monroe or Washington, D.C. offices. To receive frequent updates, I encourage you to visit my website, like my Facebook page, and follow me on Twitter.

Sincerely

Mike Collins
Member of Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE
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