Corpus Christi Sun

Congressman Michael Cloud, representing Texas' 27th district since 2018, has taken to social media to discuss legislative initiatives related to the 287(g) Program Protection Act. The series of tweets from March 17, 2025, outline his proposals and expectations for the program aimed at enhancing law enforcement capabilities across the country.

On March 17, Congressman Cloud tweeted about a new legislative effort stating that "The 287(g) Program Protection Act would amend the INA to strengthen this crucial program, ensure that it’s working as intended, and make it widely available to law enforcement agencies across the country." This act aims to reinforce and broaden the scope of collaboration between federal and local law enforcement.

In another tweet on the same day, Congressman Cloud outlined additional measures included in the act: "4. Design a plan to recruit police agencies for participation in the program. 5. Provide funding to help local law enforcement agencies train officers and enforce the program." These steps are part of a broader strategy to engage more police departments nationwide and support them financially.

Additionally, Congressman Cloud highlighted transparency efforts by mandating oversight through annual reports. He tweeted: "3. Mandate the Department of Homeland Security to publish annual reports describing the program’s progress." This requirement is intended to ensure accountability and track improvements within the program over time.