Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Homeland Security Funding Bill
(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on H.R. 7147 – Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026:
“For the past year, Donald Trump has weaponized DHS against the American people and is wreaking havoc in Minneapolis and other communities across this country. While DHS has strayed from its core mission, Renee Good has been killed by an ICE officer, deaths of those in ICE and CBP custody are at record highs, and Kristi Noem has abused the power of her office, obstructed Congressional oversight, and violated her oath of office to the Constitution.
“Republicans in control of Congress, however, are conducting zero oversight and do nothing but send blank check after blank check to DHS. I have consistently supported the DHS workforce over the past two decades and continue to do so, but I cannot – in good conscience – vote to send another dime to CBP and ICE as they terrorize our communities and sully the constitution. I will be voting no.”
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