Ranking Member Thompson Introduces Resolution on Homeland Security Impact of Trump’s Funding Freeze
(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced a Resolution of Inquiry directing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to provide the Committee documents related to security assessments associated with efforts to freeze payments of critical homeland security programs that, among many other things, support first responders, provide security funding to houses of worship, and provide grants for towns and cities to secure their networks.
“Trump’s extreme funding freeze – straight out of Project 2025 – will not only take money from families and children to pay for tax cuts for billionaires, it will have disastrous consequences for our national security. Since the September 11 attacks, we have wisely invested – and continue to invest – in dozens of homeland security grant programs to keep all of our districts safe from terrorism and prepare for disasters,” said Ranking Member Thompson. “These critical programs include assistance to first responders, money for houses of worship to increase their security, and grants for local governments to harden their networks and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Without these programs, we fear Americans will be less secure. The information we are requesting is necessary to the Committee’s oversight obligations and to determine if there will be an impact on our nation’s safety and security. Democrats will not stand by idly while the Trump-Musk Administration rips off the American people.”
BACKGROUND: A Resolution of Inquiry is a legislative tool that has privileged parliamentary status, meaning it can be brought to the floor for immediate consideration if the relevant Committee has not reported it within 14 legislative days, even if the Majority has not scheduled it for a vote. Once introduced, the Committee must schedule a markup in that period to consider and debate the measure and vote on whether to report it to the house favorably or unfavorably. If the Committee fails to act, it can be called up on the House floor and voted upon by the full House of Representatives.
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