Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Democrats for their role in shutting down DHS, impacting national security and border enforcement.
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Speaker Johnson criticizes Democrats for DHS shutdown: House Speaker Mike Johnson has accused Democrats of jeopardizing national security by shutting down the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He asserts that this shutdown results from Democrats' attempts to defend criminal illegal aliens, claiming it leads to weakened border security and law enforcement.
Funding controversies highlighted: In the press release, Johnson notes that House Democrats are attempting to pass legislation that would partially fund DHS while leaving Customs and Border Protection (CBP) underfunded, which he argues undermines the agency's critical functions and America's safety.
CBP's importance emphasized: Johnson details CBP's role in national security, including preventing drug trafficking and ensuring customs safety, asserting that funding interruptions pose significant threats to the security of American borders and travel safety.
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Mike Johnson Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mike Johnson:
- H.R.5488: Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023
- H.R.4872: Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act
- H.R.4491: Solving an Overlooked Loophole in Votes for Executives (SOLVE) Act
- H.R.1580: CEASE Overdose Act of 2023
- H.R.1183: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2023
- H.R.792: Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
You can track bills proposed by Mike Johnson on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Johnson.