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Thank you, Madam Speaker.
I rise today in support of the package of appropriations bills under consideration.
As the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee, I’d like to thank the Full Committee chair, Ms. Granger for her leadership in assembling funding packages that reflect strong Republican priorities.
The crisis at our southwest border has raged under the Biden Administration. More than two million migrants illegally crossed the border each of the last two years.
That is not sustainable, so this bill makes key investments to secure the border, expand detention, improve technology, and deter illegal immigration.
Under this bill, we provide 500 million dollars to reach an end strength of 22,000 Border Patrol Agents consistent with H.R. 2.
To counter fentanyl, the bill provides 305 million dollars for non-intrusive inspection equipment at our nation’s ports of entry.
Madam Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 2882.
I want to thank the Full Committee Chairwoman Granger and Speaker Johnson for their work in getting this second set to the floor for consideration today.
I am proud to speak on the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs portion of the bill today.
The bill includes a 6 percent cut from the FY23 enacted level.
We are at a critical moment in history. One of our most important allies is in its time of greatest need, and this bill answers the call.
It is the strongest pro-Israel State and Foreign Operations bill we have ever seen.
It provides $3.3 billion Foreign Military Financing for Israel.
Almost as important as what it funds, is what it does NOT fund.
The bill prohibits funds to UNRWA, which has become the de facto subsidiary of Hamas.
Madam speaker, I rise today in support of this appropriations package.
I want to start by thanking all of the members and staff who were involved in this process.
We looked hard at our needs and developed a package to carry us through the process. Two weeks ago, I talked about the changes House Republicans made regarding how we fund the government. We made targeted cuts to wasteful programs and developed a package that is proof of that. We looked at each need, and it was clear that the world is becoming a more dangerous place.
We made changes and decided on efforts that include:
- Countering China,
- Developing next-generation weapons,
- And investing in the quality of life of our service members.
I am proud to say that this bill strengthens our national security and funds critical defense efforts.
This package also includes other key priorities:
