Murphy Applauds Passage of DHS Funding Once Again to Keep America Safe

March 26, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of FY26 Department of Homeland Security funding to keep America safe, eliminate long security lines at airports, help Western North Carolinians rebuild their lives, and counter cyber threats to the nation. "I am proud to once again support funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and keep the federal government open for the American people," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "DHS keeps our borders and coasts secure, our airports safe, counters foreign attacks on our nation's digital infrastructure, and coordinates the federal government's response to natural disasters, like Hurricane Helene. Unfortunately, Democrats continue to obstruct funding for our federal workers and their critical jobs for partisan politics. I do not feel it is right, regardless of who is causing this disaster, that members of Congress should receive pay when our affected federal workers are not. So, I am withholding my personal pay until Congress fulfills its obligation."