Congressman Baird Congressman Baird Votes on Resolution to Unlock Funding for Homeland Security, Prioritize Safety

Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of S. Con. Res. 33, the budget resolution to begin the process of fully funding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): “Hoosiers’ safety and the security of our nation are top priorities of mine, which is why I was proud to vote for this resolution to create a vehicle to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security,” said Congressman Baird. “For 75 days, congressional Democrats have refused to fund DHS, depriving thousands of critical employees of their paychecks and the funding necessary to do their jobs. This directly impacts Americans’ safety. Republicans are ensuring vital agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Border Patrol, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Secret Service are wholly supported. These agencies provide disaster relief to communities in times of need, safeguard our maritime and border security, strengthen our cybersecurity, and protect the president and members of the Cabinet. In light of another assassination attempt against President Trump and growing threats from our adversaries, the number one priority of Congress must be the safety and security of the American people.” ###