Congressman Gabe Evans Votes Again to Fund the Department of Homeland Security, Urges Senate to End Political Standoff

WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Gabe Evans voted once again to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), sending the Homeland Appropriations Act back to the Senate after weeks of inaction that has left critical homeland security operations in a limbo.

"For the second time in less than six months, Senate Democrats have shut down our government - putting partisan politics ahead of the safety and security of the American people. At a time of growing threats both across the world and in our own backyard, refusing to fund the very agencies responsible for protecting our homeland is reckless.

I have once again proudly voted to pass the DHS Appropriations Act - funding our federal law enforcement, FEMA, TSA, border patrol agents, while also securing $8.6 million for a clean drinking water project for the city of Greeley, Colorado, $20 million for ICE body cams and $300 million to strengthen security for religious and synagogues.

This funding ensures both our national security and our local communities have the resources they need to stay safe." - Congressman Gabe Evans

The House previously passedthe same bipartisan DHS agreement earlier this year. However, Senate Democrats refused to move the legislation forward, forcing the House to bring the bill back to the floor in an effort to pressure the Senate to act and restore full funding for the department responsible for protecting the American homeland.

This legislation provides critical funding for agencies responsible for safeguarding Americans, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), federal law enforcement, border security operations, cybersecurity protections, and disaster preparedness efforts. It also includes $8.6 million in funding for an important water infrastructure project that will directly benefit communities in Colorado's Eighth Congressional District.

Background:

The Homeland Security Appropriations Act funds critical agencies responsible for protecting Americans from both foreign and domestic threats, including:

• Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel who safeguard the nation's airports and aviation systems.

• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) efforts to protect American critical infrastructure from cyber threats and foreign adversaries.

• U.S. Coast Guard Operations that protect maritime security, conduct search and rescue missions, and interdict narcotics and trafficking networks.

• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) operations targeting human trafficking, drug smuggling, and transnational criminal organizations.

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster preparedness and response efforts.

Despite previously agreeing to the bipartisan funding framework, Senate Democrats have delayed passage of the DHS bill for weeks, leaving critical security operations uncertain during a period of heightened instability.