Fedorchak supports full funding for DHS, ICE, and Border Patrol

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today supported the Secure America Act, legislation to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security's frontline border and immigration enforcement agencies through fiscal year 2029.

The legislation provides $69.5 billion in funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), border technology modernization, and operational support to sustain the historic progress made under President Trump's border security policies.

"After four years of open-border policies under President Biden, President Trump and House Republicans have restored order at the southern border and delivered the most secure border in modern history," Fedorchak said. "But securing the border requires more than a return to enforcing the law-it requires giving the men and women on the front lines the resources they need to do their jobs. ICE and Border Patrol agents work every day to stop drug trafficking, combat human trafficking, dismantle cartels, and protect American families. This legislation helps provide long-term certainty for the officers and agents carrying out these missions while preventing congressional Democrats from obstructing the resources needed to keep our country safe. House Republicans are standing with law enforcement through theSecure America Act."

The Secure America Act fully funds ICE and CBP through September 30, 2029, and includes:

• $38 billion for ICE operations and enforcement activities.

• $26 billion for CBP personnel and immigration enforcement operations.

• .$5 billion for unforeseen operational and homeland security needs

• Investments in advanced border surveillance, screening, and anti-drug trafficking technology.

• .Funding to strengthen efforts to stop fentanyl trafficking and secure the southwest, northern, and maritime borders

• Expanded support for Homeland Security Investigations, including additional child exploitation investigators and forensic analysts.

• Additional resources for transportation, detention operations, legal support staff, and coordination with state and local law enforcement partners.

• The legislation also provides funding to strengthen partnerships between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies through expanded 287(g) agreements and increased cooperation with jurisdictions assisting immigration enforcement efforts.

The Secure America Act was introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham as part of reconciliation legislation pursuant to S. Con. Res. 33. The legislation now heads to President Trump's desk for signature.