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Rep. Chuck Fleischmann taking part in border wall talks

U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann sits on a panel during a tax policy event hosted by America First policies at Lee University's Pangle Hall on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Cleveland, Tenn. Vice President Mike Pence was the keynote speaker at the event, which featured a panel of guests discussing the effects of President Donald Trump's tax bill. U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann sits on a panel during a tax policy event hosted by America First policies at Lee University's Pangle Hall on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Cleveland, Tenn. Vice President Mike Pence was the keynote speaker at the event, which featured a panel of guests discussing the effects of President Donald Trump's tax bill.

By Staff and Wire Report January 30, 2019 1 min read

Today is an important day. A day to come together & begin to find a #bordersecurity solution. Before I head into the first conference committee meeting, I would like to hear from you. Comment below & let me know what you are most concerned about when it comes to #bordersecurity
— Chuck Fleischmann (@RepChuck) January 30, 2019

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann joined other lawmakers Wednesday in talks aimed at resolving the standoff with President Donald Trump that sparked the just-ended 35-day partial government shutdown.

Trump has demanded $5.7 billion for his proposed wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, but Congress has rejected his plan. If negotiations on the 17-member panel falter, one option would be to enact another temporary funding measure to replace the current one, which expires Feb. 15.

Fleischmann is part of the bipartisan conference committee responsible for exploring border security solutions through appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security.

In a post on Twitter, the Ooltewah congressman said: “Today is an important day. A day to come together & begin to find a #bordersecurity solution.”