Rep. Panetta Statement Following Second No Vote on Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill

Washington, DC - Rep. Panetta released the following statement:

"I will not be complicit in untrained and unaccountable actions by any ICE and CBP agents anywhere in our country. That is why, today, I voted against the appropriations continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

"Now is the time for serious negotiations between Democrats and Republicans to rein in ICE and CBP and hold DHS leadership accountable. Moreover, Congress must use the power of the purse to be a proper constitutional check on this Administration.

"In the meantime, I continue to work with community leaders and law enforcement in our 19th Congressional district to coordinate on any activity by ICE and CBP in our region. We continue to work hard at the federal level to prevent further recklessness and ruthlessness by DHS, and we will continue to work together at the local level to prepare and protect our communities."