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Thank you, Madam Chairwoman.
Thank you and Ranking Member Fleischmann for your work on the Homeland Security Bill before us today.
Unfortunately, I see areas where the funding and policies included in this bill are political and polarizing.
We all know this is a must-pass bill, and these issues will have to be addressed as we move forward, because they are very serious issues that need our consideration.
I will start with the funding. While this bill adds more than $2.7 billion above last year, it does nothing to seriously address the ongoing crisis at our southern border.
This bill fails to include new funds for the border wall. We know that walls work, and they have shown to effective in stopping illegal immigration.
Instead, this bill lays the groundwork for more illegal immigration.
The policies proposed only enhance the ability of drug cartels to smuggle drugs into our country.
I want to thank Chairman Quigley for presenting the fiscal year 2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill. I also want to recognize the work of the ranking member of the subcommittee, Mr. Womack.
As a result of the chairman and ranking member's efforts, the bill before us includes many priorities of Members on both sides of the aisle, including:
WASHINGTON – Today, the Homeland Security Subcommittee and Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee met to consider their fiscal year 2023 appropriations bills. The measures were reported out to the full committee with concerns raised by Republicans.
Chairman Bishop, thank you for presenting the fiscal year 2023 bill that funds Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration.
I also want to recognize the hard work of the acting ranking member of the subcommittee, Dr. Harris.
I appreciate both of you working to fund priorities of Members on both sides of the aisle.
While this bill funds many important programs, it is based on a funding level that passed the House without Republican support.
In addition to concerns about spending, I have a few examples of what must be carefully reviewed as this particular bill moves through the process.
