US EditionRep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez One of 7 House Democrats to Vote Yes on DHS Funding Bill
The $64.4 billion DHS bill maintains $10 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement despite Democratic demands for stronger operational limits amid enforcement controversies.
- On Thursday, the U.S. House approved a DHS funding measure as part of an about $1.2T package, advancing it to the Senate before Jan. 30.
- Following the Jan. 7 killing, House Democrats sought to curb ICE after Renee Good's death and protests fueled by images of masked agents and Liam Ramos's detention in Minneapolis.
- The legislation pares back some ICE operations by reducing enforcement and detention beds while allocating 64.4 billion to DHS, including about 10 billion for ICE.
- Seven House Democrats including Henry Cuellar and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez crossed party lines Thursday to pass the DHS bill, sparking fury among colleagues and concern for swing-district lawmakers this year.
- Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Leader, listed reforms left out, including judicial warrants and force limits, while Rep. Henry Cuellar said oversight was secured and Sen. Patty Murray warned funding denial could increase discretion.
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Gluesenkamp Perez Releases Statement on Her Vote to Keep the Government Open
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) released the following statement after voting for legislation that funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2026: “When fishermen in Pacific County get in trouble out on the water, the Coast Guard makes sure they’re safe. When there’s flooding or landslides in Southwest Washington, FEMA helps our […]
How Did Any Democrats Vote To Fund DHS Nazis? Just Asking For Liam, Age Five.
Liam Ramos, age five, being detained by ICE creeps outside his home Tuesday. He and his father were then flown to an ICE prison in Texas. Photo provided to press by Columbia Heights Public SchoolsAs expected, the House of Representatives narrowly voted yesterday to approve a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security for the rest of fiscal 2026, on a 220-207 vote. Seven Democrats joined all the Republicans but one in supporting the bill, d…
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