House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, said Tuesday he is working with Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, on legislation that could help break a House Republican standoff over immigration and border security.

According to Politico, Jordan told reporters he has been discussing whether to use a bill targeting sanctuary cities that has already cleared the House Judiciary Committee as the foundation for a package incorporating provisions sought by Roy.

“I think that’s just good policy and would be helpful, so we’re looking at that,” Jordan said.

Roy has emerged as one of the leading conservatives pressing House Republican leaders to move tougher immigration legislation before allowing other business to proceed.

In a statement Tuesday, Roy’s office said, “Republicans MUST do what we said we would do.

“Codify border security. PAUSE immigration. End birthright. SAVE America. Deliver—or watch American sovereignty slip away.”

The negotiations come as House Republicans attempt to resolve weeks of internal disagreements that have slowed action on the House floor.

The House was expected to vote Tuesday on a procedural measure that would allow floor business to resume.

Jordan’s proposal would build on legislation aimed at restricting sanctuary cities while adding portions of the immigration package backed by Roy.

It remained unclear whether the approach would satisfy Roy, who said as recently as Monday that he was not convinced House leaders had adequately addressed his concerns.

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