Joyce Statement On Government Funding Bill
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) tonight released the following statement after the House passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019:
"Simply stated, the funding measure passed tonight does not do enough to ensure our national security. This bill, passed at nearly the last possible second, exemplifies exactly what is wrong with Washington. If I had supported this flawed legislation, I would have done an overwhelming disservice to the safety of our country and to the law abiding people of the 13th District.
"This legislation, which does not even contain half of the funding President Trump requested for physical barriers, was drawn up in secret by 3 percent of Congress and failed to take into account the recommendations of the Office of Management and Budget and the experts at the Department of Homeland Security.
"President Trump has signaled that if he signs this measure he will then have to take unilateral action to provide the additional wall funding that is necessary for our national security. He should not be forced to do that. Congress has a responsibility to provide adequate funding to protect the American people rather than have the President bail us out.
"Going forward, Congress must redouble its efforts starting today to formulate serious legislative solutions that will stop the influx of opioids into our country, properly fund the wall, secure our border, and most importantly, keep Americans safe. As a member of the Homeland Security Committee I look forward to working with my colleagues on this vital matter. This is my responsibility as charged by the citizens of Pennsylvania's 13th District."
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