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Beatty Calls for Funding of the Department of Homeland Security

February 25, 2015

Beatty Calls for Funding of the Department of Homeland Security

Agency funding expires in three days on February 28, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) called for the expedient passage of a bill to fund the Department of Homeland security. There are only three days until the Department of Homeland Security shuts down on February 28, closing down the bulk of DHS's management and support of the homeland security infrastructure that was built following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Although some DHS employees would continue to work in the event of a shutdown, they would be forced to do so without pay, creating significant economic hardship and dealing a blow to morale.

"As Members of Congress, ensuring the security and safety of our homeland is our most basic and solemn duty. Unfortunately, the Republican leadership in the Senate and the House is playing politics with our national security and threatening to wreak economic havoc on the employees who work to keep our borders, ports, airports, and communities safe. If DHS employees are not paid, nor should Congress until it funds the agency," said Rep. Beatty. "I urge my colleagues to honor our oaths to protect and defend our nation and pass a clean DHS funding bill. The clock is ticking."