DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

On Wed Mar 25, Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) delivered a floor speech titled "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY" in the Senate. The speech addressed immigration and also covered the environment. It referenced legislation: S1690.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1690] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, in the wake of the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Senate Democrats were clear: no blank check for a lawless ICE and Border Patrol. This long-overdue agreement funds TSA, the Coast Guard, FEMA, CISA, strengthens security at the border and the ports of entry, and keeps Americans safe. This could have been accomplished weeks ago if Republicans hadn't stood in the way. Democrats held firm in our opposition that Donald Trump's rogue and deadly militia should not get more funding without serious reforms, and we will continue to fight for those reforms. I am very proud of our Democratic caucus. Throughout it all, Senate Democrats stood united--no wavering, no backing down. We held the line. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader. ____________________