Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced today that her guest for the 2024 State of the Union address will be Border Patrol Agent and President of the National Border Patrol Council Local 2724 Brandon Budlong of Theresa, New York.
“I am honored to announce that Border Patrol Agent Brandon Budlong from Theresa will be my honored guest for this year’s State of the Union address in our nation’s Capitol,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. “During Border Patrol Agent Budlong’s sixteen-year tenure, he has witnessed the devastating impact of Joe Biden’s irresponsible border policies. Every day, illegal immigrants are smuggled into our country and many lose their lives trying to brave the Northern Border’s harsh weather elements. Biden’s radical policies have incentivized an unprecedented amount of illegal crossings into the Swanton and Buffalo sectors putting tens of thousands of lives, including that of our Border Patrol Agents, at risk.
“I voted to pass the Secure the Border Act, the strongest border bill in our nation’s history, to put an end to Biden’s border crisis and voted to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for refusing to enforce our country’s immigration laws. House Republicans have delivered for the American people while Joe Biden and America Last Democrats continue to push American priorities aside. America deserves better than Joe Biden.”
“I am honored to be Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's State of the Union guest. Congresswoman Stefanik is a fierce advocate for my members on the National Border Patrol Council Local 2724 and her constituents in NY-21, continuously bringing our concerns to the highest levels of government. I am grateful for her unwavering commitment to securing our border and safeguarding our country's future,” said Brandon Budlong, Border Patrol Agent and President of the National Border Patrol Council Local 2724.
Border Patrol Agent Brandon Budlong has served in the United States Border Patrol for 16 years. He is also the President of the National Border Patrol Council Local 2724, representing the border Patrol Agents in the Buffalo Sector of the Northern border, including Jefferson and Lewis County in NY-21.
Each year, Members of Congress are permitted one guest to attend the State of the Union, which will take place on Thursday, March 7.