DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2706] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING (Ms. BYNUM asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. BYNUM. Mr. Speaker, the Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for over a month, and my Republican colleagues refuse to fix it. Thousands of dedicated public servants like TSA agents keep us safe in the air and on the ground, and they are working without pay. These workers are showing up every single day to protect our airports, respond to emergencies, and keep our communities safe. Now, my colleagues and I have put forth solutions to reopen and fund the government, while calling for ICE reform. Yet, my Republican colleagues won't come to the table to negotiate. I believe they are choosing political leverage over public safety, and they are choosing political games over Americans. While I believe they keep pointing fingers, these workers and their families are left wondering how they will pay their bills, and travelers are left dealing with unnecessary delays. Mr. Speaker, it is time for Republicans to stop playing games and start showing up for the safety and security of the American people. ____________________