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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04)

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) voted in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. This bill, which enacts five full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills previously passed by the House, is now on its way to President Trump’s desk for a signature. Additionally, the package also includes a two-week continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security in order to give Congress and the White House more time to continue to negotiate on a final spending bill.

After voting in favor of this legislation and ensuring the government functions, Congressman Cole released the following statement: 

“Months of bipartisan, bicameral work produced a final funding agreement, and the House stood by it. When that deal was altered at the last minute in the Senate and the government was disrupted, we didn’t walk away. Instead, we stepped up again. That is what responsible governance looks like,” said Congressman Cole.

“Therefore, today, we have once again strengthened national defense, supported education and health systems, modernized our transportation and infrastructure, supported small businesses, and reasserted diplomacy on the world stage. These are real outcomes for the American people – progress that keeps the nation moving and the government working,” said Congressman Cole.

“We have also ensured continuity for critical Homeland Security services, including support for the Coast Guard, FEMA, TSA, cybersecurity, and more. This path forward will allow the White House to continue good faith negotiations with Democrats – without jeopardizing the continuity of government operations,” said Congressman Cole.

“With President Trump’s signature, more than 95 percent of the federal government will officially be funded through full-year appropriations. That is Article I responsibility put into action,” said Congressman Cole.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) voted NO today on both the Department of Homeland Security Continuing Resolution, which funds ICE and CBP, and the five-bill appropriations package.

The DHS Continuing Resolution keeps pouring money into ICE and CBP even as immigration enforcement grows more aggressive and dangerous. ICE operations have escalated into violent encounters, and people have been killed during federal enforcement actions, including Renée Good and Alex Pretti. This legislation does nothing to slow that trajectory or demand a change in conduct. Instead, it keeps the money flowing and sends a clear signal that ICE can continue operating exactly as it has been, no matter the human cost. 

“I voted against the DHS funding bill because it keeps feeding an out-of-control ICE and CBP,” said Rep. Gomez. “Trump already has a $175 billion anti-immigrant slush fund to terrorize families, and now Republicans want to keep giving checks to agencies that are operating with zero restraint. I will not be giving Donald Trump’s personal national police force one more cent.”

The larger five-bill appropriations package also increases military spending at a time when the Trump administration is openly threatening military action against the U.S.’s closest allies and has already conducted a major military operation in Venezuela without getting congressional authorization.

Rep. Gomez has introduced legislation to rein in Trump’s immigration enforcement funding and redirect those resources toward programs that would make housing affordable. Specifically, his bill would claw back Trump’s $175 billion enforcement slush fund and put that money toward lowering housing costs and helping working families afford a place to live. It reflects a simple choice between funding fear and funding solutions.

Rep. Gomez has also taken direct action to hold DHS leadership accountable. He is a co-sponsor of articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem for her role in overseeing immigration enforcement abuses and the systematic disregard for human life and the rule of law. Gomez has been clear that Congress cannot continue funding agencies that operate with impunity while refusing to hold their leaders responsible.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (12th District of Michigan)

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem requesting answers regarding the recently expanded pause on issuing immigrant visas for 75 countries, which has rolled back exceptions for international adoption visas.

“As you know, international adoption visas are only issued to a select group of children who have gone through multiyear processes with their prospective U.S. families before they can be adopted,” Dingell wrote. “In 2023, only 1,275 international adoption visas were issued by the Department of State.  Every international adoptee is subject to extensive vetting through both the foreign adoption process and U.S. immigration procedures. Pausing these visas prevents children who have already been legally adopted by U.S. families from coming home. These children are not national security threats.

“Constituents in my district are devastated,” Dingell continued. “They have invested years in the international adoption process to grow their families and are now at a loss for how to proceed. They deserve answers to how the adoption process has changed for them and what timelines to expect moving forward. This is more than a legal process – it’s a decision to show love, compassion, and care to a child and to embrace them as part of one’s own family.

“Every single day matters for a child living in an orphanage waiting to be united with their family,” Dingell concluded. “You have said that you will consider all adoption visa cases on a case by case basis for an exception under the National Interest Exception; this will create further delays in the adoption process. These unnecessary delays cause tangible harm, and this discriminatory policy will not protect children. It will keep them institutionalized and separated from families who are ready and legally approved to care for them.”

Read the full text of the letter here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York)

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:

The Trump administration has gone too far, ICE is completely out of control and the American people know it.

Taxpayer dollars should be spent making life more affordable for everyday Americans, not brutalizing and killing U.S. citizens and law-abiding immigrant families. Republicans enacted the largest cut to Medicaid in American history and ripped food from the mouths of hungry children, seniors and veterans in order to give DHS a $191 billion slush fund. That must change.

Democrats are united in our commitment to compel substantial reform at the Department of Homeland Security. Dramatic changes such as a mask ban, judicial warrant requirement, independent investigations when agents break the law, use of force protocols, mandatory body cameras and an end to the targeting of sensitive locations like houses of worship, schools and hospitals must be part of any full-year appropriations bill.

Americans from every corner of the country are demanding accountability and an end to the lawless, paramilitary tactics that ICE is using in our communities. Absent bold and meaningful change, there is no credible path forward with respect to the Department of Homeland Security funding bill on February 13.

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

WASHINGTON — After House Republicans overwhelmingly voted to end the partial government shutdown, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks to reporters off the House floor.

“For some reason, many of the House Democrats wanted to shut the government down again and inflict pain on the American people,” Speaker Johnson said. “But I’m glad to tell you and I’m happy to report, Republicans got the job done. Our majority worked together, and we got the bills over the line.”

Watch Speaker Johnson’s full remarks here.

Below are Speaker Johnson’s remarks as delivered:

We just had an important and historic vote on the House floor, a series of votes today, in fact, and we delivered for the American people. For some reason, many of the House Democrats wanted to shut the government down again and inflict pain on the American people. But I’m glad to tell you and I’m happy to report, Republicans got the job done. Our majority worked together, and we got the bills over the line.

So, we’ve now funded 11 of the 12 separate appropriations funding bills for the government for the year. And that’s a big achievement because it’s a big move towards regular order. This is something we promised and committed to. The biggest move towards that in many, many years.

Now, the President and the White House have engaged in good faith with Democrats in the Senate, and they’ve said they would negotiate on the final bill, the Homeland bill.

And you might say, well, now that 96% of the government is funded, it’s just 4% what’s out there. But it’s a very important 4% because remember what the Homeland Security bill covers.

It’s not just Immigration and Customs Enforcement. It’s not just Customs and Border Patrol. It is TSA, it’s the agents who keep us safe in the airports and keep air travel moving. It’s the Coast Guard. It’s Secret Service. It’s FEMA. We’re in the middle of winter storms that people are still digging out from. This is no time to jeopardize that funding.

We hope that they will operate in good faith over the next 10 days. As we negotiate this, the President, again, has reached out. We are restoring calm in Minnesota. But again, we make the plea and the demand that the governors and the mayors in these blue states and blue cities participate with federal law enforcement so that we have a safer environment in which to implement and to enforce federal immigration laws.

It’s very, very important. And it’s something the American people demand and deserve. So, we’ll go forward now. We hope that everyone is in good faith. We think the next two weeks will be critical, but I hope that they will not keep that funding in suspense because it’s too important to the American people.

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Judy Chu (CA2-27)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) joined Rep. John Mannion (NY-22) and Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02) in introducing the Restarting Education After Disasters Act, legislation to strengthen federal support for communities whose schools have been forced to close due to a disaster.

The Restarting Education After Disasters Act would reauthorize and improve the U.S. Department of Education’s Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (Restart) Program. Intended to help defray expenses related to restarting operations, re-enrolling students, and reopening K-12 schools impacted by a disaster, the Restart program historically receives one-time funding through disaster supplementals tied to specific federally declared emergencies. This legislation would newly authorize multi-year funding for the Restart Program, ensuring more predictable and timely assistance to affected schools.

Last year, the Eaton Fire forever changed the communities of Altadena and Pasadena, scorching 14,000 acres, destroying over 9,000 structures, and taking the lives of 19 of our loved ones. Multiple schools were burned to the ground, and many additional schools faced closures and relocations as well as severe impacts to teachers, staff, and students who lost their homes or were otherwise displaced by the fires. Despite these significant disruptions, Restart funding has been unavailable to schools impacted by the Eaton Fire because President Trump and congressional Republicans still refuse to take up Governor Newsom’s disaster supplemental funding request.

“I’m happy to join Reps. Mannion and Carter in introducing this legislation to provide an annual source of emergency relief funding for K-12 schools. The Department of Education’s Restart program is essential to helping schools reopen after disasters. But currently, Restart only receives one-time funding through specific disaster supplementals,” said Rep. Chu. “One year after the Eaton Fire devastated my district in Southern California, killing 19 people and destroying more than 9,000 structures including multiple schools, our community still hasn’t received a federal disaster supplemental. By providing annual funding for the Restart program, the Restarting Education After Disasters Act would ensure schools in my district and around the country don’t have to wait on a disaster supplemental to receive vital relief.”

Importantly, the bill would also expand eligibility for Restart to include schools impacted by state-declared disasters, not just federally declared emergencies—addressing a gap that leaves too many communities without access to critical federal support. The legislation would also ensure Restart funds can be used for facility and equipment repairs and minor renovations, helping schools pay for urgent infrastructure needs. In addition, it would prioritize assistance for schools closed for 30 days or more, directing resources to communities facing the most severe disruptions.

Extended school closures take an educational and emotional toll on students, families, teachers, and school staff, and it is important to get students back into classrooms as quickly and safely as possible. As schools across the country face increasing disruptions from floods, fires, hurricanes, and other extreme weather events, the Restarting Education After Disasters Act would ensure federal education recovery funding is reliable, equitable, and responsive. 

Representative Mannion said, “As an educator for almost thirty years, I know that kids learn best in person, with stability, structure, and as little disruption as possible. What students, teachers, and families in Oneida experienced made clear that when disasters shut down schools, the consequences are felt far beyond the building. This bill is about making sure schools have the resources they need to reopen and recover quickly.”

Representative Carter said, “After a disaster, it’s imperative that we prioritize getting our students back into classrooms. This bill ensures schools aren’t left behind simply because a disaster didn’t receive a federal declaration. By reauthorizing and strengthening the Restart program with reliable funding, expanded eligibility, and clear authority to address urgent facility repairs, this bill gives states and schools the tools they need to recover faster and smarter. When schools are forced to close for weeks or months, students pay the price—and this legislation ensures federal support is there when it’s needed most.” 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL)

WASHINGTON – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on government funding:

“Last month, I voted for five funding bills to ensure our government is working for our people and against giving DHS another penny. 

“Today, I again voted against giving another penny to DHS as it continues its reign of terror across our country. 

“Our nation is being tested. Two Americans were gunned down by federal officers in Minneapolis. ICE and CBP officers are terrorizing our communities, tearing five-year-olds from their homes and hardworking people from their families. This is not who we are. 

“We have to stay focused on the main thing — and the main thing is protecting our communities and ending the abuses of ICE, CBP, and DHS in general. We need to get ICE and CBP out of our communities. We need to install real measures that hold federal officers accountable for their behavior. 

“This Administration, and in particular DHS under Kristi Noem, is undermining our Constitution and tearing up the Bill of Rights, right in front of our eyes. 

“Instead of targeting hardened criminals, they are arresting hardworking neighbors, coworkers, and friends. They are arresting journalists—trashing the First Amendment while trying to hide their injustices and criminal actions from exposure. They have targeted, mobbed, and gunned down American citizens in the streets. 

“Congress cannot look away. Every single step we take must be focused solely on reforming a Department of Homeland Security that is absolutely out of control. 

“I remain laser-focused on legislation that reins in DHS. That gets ICE and CBP out of Minneapolis. That takes masks off these agents and puts body cameras on. That ends warrantless arrests and stops the targeting of courts, schools, and churches. That demands an independent investigation into every DHS shooting. And that stops the deportation of U.S. citizens.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adam Smith (9th District of Washington)

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after voting against the Senate-passed funding package that includes two-weeks of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
 
“Today, I voted against the Senate Amendments to H.R. 7148. Congress has a constitutional responsibility to fund the government that is both effective and accountable. I recognize that this legislation contains important investments and reflects bipartisan work to keep the government operating. I understand why some of my colleagues chose to support it and I share their goal of ensuring continuity of essential federal services. However, as this funding bill is written, it asks Congress to overlook serious concerns in how certain authorities are exercised, especially within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

“I am gravely concerned by the DHS and ICE provisions included in this funding package. The two-week buffer to renegotiate DHS funding is insufficient and too long of a delay. We need immediate guardrails and stopgap measures to curtail ICE. The behavior from ICE in Minnesota, Los Angeles, Chicago and across the country does not represent responsible governance. It is lawless behavior that puts communities at risk and undermines trust in government itself.

“I am ready to support funding that upholds the rule of law, respects constitutional limits, treats individuals with dignity, and serves the public interest. Until this administration changes course and demonstrates a commitment to lawful, accountable governance, I will not support funding that enables continued abuse and overreach.”

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington)

Headline: Newhouse Votes to Advance Government Funding Package

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon House passage of the Senate amended H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, and the Continuing Resolution for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). 

“While I preferred the Senate send these final government funding bills to President Trump’s desk, the responsibility fell on the House to finish the job,” said Rep. Newhouse. “My colleagues and I on the Appropriations Committee, as well as House Leadership, worked hard to get us to this point, and passing all twelve funding bills remains the top priority. Shutting down the Department of Homeland Security makes us vulnerable to the threats in front of us and prevents FEMA from responding to natural disasters and severe weather events. I encourage swift and good faith negotiations on the path forward for on one of our most important national security agencies.” 

Background 

On January 14, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7006, the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Acts, and sent it to the U.S. Senate. 

On January 22, the House passed H.R. 7148, which included the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations bill, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, and the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. 

The same day, the House separately passed H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. 

The Senate planned to package all of these bills together, however, due to the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota, the Senate and White House came to an agreement to pass all but the DHS bill and opted for a Continuing Resolution (CR) until February 13, 2026, for that agency’s funding. The House passed this package today. 

This package and CR will go to President Trump’s desk for approval. 

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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49)