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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement following the passage of House Republicans’ reconciliation bill. 

“Republicans’ reconciliation bill is a disgrace, and I voted NO. At a time when families are struggling to afford groceries, rent, and healthcare, Republicans are giving ICE tens of billions of additional taxpayer dollars to expand its terror campaign,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “That tells you everything you need to know about their priorities. This bill gives working families the short end of the stick and rewards an agency that has killed people, detained children, and traumatized communities.”

“I will continue to be unequivocal: ICE needs to be torn down,” Matsui continued. “This is an agency whose actions are now so deeply defined by abuse, fear, and disregard for due process that it cannot be reformed. Our immigration system must be rooted in constitutional rights, human dignity, and the values we claim to stand for as a country. I will keep fighting until that is the system we build.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Robin Kelly IL

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after the House passed the partisan reconciliation bill that gives $70 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection:

“ICE Gestapo agents terrorized—and continue to terrorize—Black and Brown communities in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Their oversized budget is larger than other countries’ entire defense spending, yet Republicans gifted another $70 billion to fund their cruel agenda. I voted NO.

“Hardworking families are already struggling to afford gas, groceries, utilities, and housing. Instead of lowering costs, this Trump administration would rather separate families, illegally detain people in inhumane conditions, and divide our country. This partisan reconciliation bill—on top of President Trump’s attempts to secure billions for a gaudy ballroom and anti-weaponization fund—is a stark reminder that this president and his Republicans do not have Americans’ best interests in mind.” 

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04)

Republicans Pass Legislation to End Democrat Shutdown and Fully Fund Border Security and Immigration Enforcement

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Riley Moore (WV-02)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Riley M. Moore voted in favor of the Secure America Act today. This critical legislation delivers significant investments to secure America’s borders, provide needed resources for immigration enforcement, and give our border patrol agents the tools and technology they need to combat illegal immigration and stop transnational crime.

Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement:

“President Trump was elected by the American people to secure our border and undo the lawlessness of the Biden Administration. Tens of millions of people are in this country illegally, and the American people voted to reclaim American sovereignty. This critical legislation gives our brave ICE and CBP officers the tools they need to secure our homeland in the face of violence and intimidation from the radical Left. I’m proud to have voted for this bill, and I look forward to the President signing the bill into law.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Dina Titus (1st District of Nevada)

Rep. Dina Titus Statement on Republican ICE Spending Bill

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor S.2, Secure America Act, legislation that would provide a $70 billion package to fund immigration enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), through 2029.

“For months, during a period of heightened global tensions, Democrats have shamefully played games with American national security. Let’s be clear: Republicans will always secure America’s borders,” said Rep. Kelly. “President Trump inherited wide-open borders and a surge of illegal immigration under the previous administration. In just one year, President Trump has produced the most secure border in history. This funding allows law enforcement to continue their jobs without partisan politics getting in the way.”

Following today’s passage by the U.S. House of Representatives and last week’s passage by the U.S. Senate, the bill now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature.

BACKGROUND

House and Senate Republicans passed this legislation to strengthen border security and law enforcement agencies along party lines after Democrats began obstructing funding for the Department of Homeland Security in February. This led to the historic 76-day partial government shutdown of DHS, which ended in April after Congress passed funding for most of DHS.

The legislation passed today would fulfill Congress’s obligation to fully fund all of the agencies within DHS and to secure America’s borders.

You can find bill text here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Ilhan Omar (DFL-MN)

WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke on the House Floor in opposition to Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill, which would add $70 billion to ICE’s slush fund. You can watch the full video here. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. 

“I rise in strong opposition to this reconciliation bill.

“Last year, Republicans handed ICE and CBP an eighty-five-billion-dollar slush fund.

“Today, they want 70 billion more – with no reforms and no accountability for the crimes they committed.

“And this is at a time when Americans can barely make ends meet.  

“Let me tell you what that money could mean to working families:

“We could provide free childcare for over 1 million children for two years.

“We could expand and extend the ACA premium tax credits for at least a year. 

“And we could cancel the medical debt for a third of Americans.

“Instead, Congressional Republicans want to hand more money to the same rogue agencies that have kidnapped and killed Americans across the country.

“We know who is really paying for this. When federal agents flooded Minneapolis, our city suffered $200 million dollars in economic damages – at least.

“Workers stayed home, small businesses shuttered, and tens of thousands of residents were suddenly thrown into food and housing insecurity.  

“That is why I will be introducing a bill to redirect ICE’s slush fund to the very communities that the agency terrorized and harmed.  

“That is who this money should be going to – everyday Americans who are just trying to survive in Trump’s disastrous economy.  

“I won’t support another dollar for ICE and I urge my colleagues to vote with their conscious and oppose this bill. 

“I yield back.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Garamendi – Representing California’s 3rd Congressional District

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2026) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement following the U.S. House vote on S.2 –the Secure America Act.

“Securing our nation’s borders and protecting the American people are among the federal government’s most fundamental responsibilities. The passage of the Secure America Act is a significant step toward strengthening our national security, restoring the rule of law, and providing law enforcement with the tools needed to combat illegal immigration and transnational criminal activity.

“For too long, our federal immigration enforcement agencies have been asked to carry out their missions without the resources and certainty they deserve, due to partisan politics. This legislation ensures our frontline personnel have the support they need to continue to protect America’s communities and uphold the rule of law.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12)

Today, the House of Representatives passed S. 2, the Secure America Act, which fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029. After voting in support of the measure, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement:

“For twelve straight months, zero illegal aliens have been released at our border. Crime is down in major U.S. cities as violent illegal criminals are being removed from our streets. The brave men and women of ICE and CBP have championed those efforts—along with combatting terrorism, stopping the flow of illicit drugs, and dismantling cartels.

“Sadly, House and Senate Democrats have decided that the safety of the American people is not a priority. While funding these two critical agencies should never be a partisan exercise, I am proud that House Republicans overcame Democrat obstruction, got the job done, and fully funded ICE and CBP so they can continue protecting our homeland.”

BACKGROUND: On April 30, House Republicans passed S. Con. Res. 33, which established a congressional budget to responsibly fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through Fiscal Year 2029, setting the stage for today’s vote.