Boozman Votes to Fully Fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol

WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting to approve the Secure America Act that funds Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the next three years:

"Funding the vital mission to defend our communities and country from criminal illegal immigrants, potential terrorism, drug smuggling and human trafficking should be a bipartisan effort, yet Senate Democrats abandoned the regular appropriations process and good-faith negotiations in order to score political points. My Republican colleagues and I stand with the men and women working non-stop to secure our border, enforce the law and protect Americans from the threats that result from reckless open-border policies. I was proud to help ensure funding for Border Patrol and immigration enforcement activity cannot be held hostage again during the Trump administration so the personnel performing these roles are fully resourced and focused on providing for our safety and national security."

Background

The Secure America Act is narrowly targeted budget reconciliation legislation that:

- Fully funds CBP and ICE through Fiscal Year 2029.

• Provides $26 billion to CBP and $38 billion to ICE to hire, pay, train and equip personnel as well as fund other mission support, operations and maintenance costs necessary to fulfill immigration law enforcement and border security functions.

- Provides $5 billion to the Department of Homeland Security through FY29 to assist immigration enforcement and law enforcement efforts.

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