Carter’s DHS Funding Bill Receives Praise from President Trump, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly

 Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement in regards to President Trump and Secretary John Kelly’s statements in support of Rep. Carter’s Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill.

“I am honored to have the support of President Trump and Secretary Kelly as we move forward in passing my Homeland Security appropriations bill,” said Rep. Carter. “Keeping Americans safe by protecting our homeland is a top priority. This funding bill provides the resources to begin building a wall along our southern border, enhance our existing border security infrastructure, hire more border patrol agents, and fund detention operations. Additionally, this bill will increase funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, support grants in cases of emergency and natural disaster, and provide critical resources to protect our cyber networks.”

President Trump said the following in regards to the DHS appropriations bill:

“Big WIN today for building the wall. It will secure the border & save lives. Now the full House & Senate must act!”

Following is the statement released by Secretary Kelly and the Department of Homeland Security:

“The fiscal year 2018 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill released by the House Appropriations Committee today (Tuesday) prioritizes the most pressing issues facing our Department.  It supports critical aviation security, disaster relief, cybersecurity, and immigration enforcement measures, which are all essential to protecting our nation and preserving our way of life. It also includes physical and technological efforts to safeguard the southwest border.  Most importantly, this bill supports the men and women of the Department, who work tirelessly and selflessly every day to keep our citizens secure, and empowers them to do their sworn duties.  I want to thank Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman John Carter on his work on this bill, and I urge the full committee to act swiftly so this bill can be considered by the full House.  Additionally, I would urge the Senate to support a similar bill quickly.”

For more information on the DHS funding bill that provides for the building of a wall along the southern border of the United States, please visit:https://carter.house.gov/press-releases/carter-announces-fiscal-year-2018-homeland-security-appropriations-bill/

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