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Scalise Urges Democrats to Support DHS Funding Amid Accusations

3/28/2026

Summary

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise accused Democrats of voting against funding the Department of Homeland Security, noting this was the third DHS funding vote and that Republicans support it.
Scalise cited House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, accusing him of hypocrisy for calling a DHS shutdown 'legislative malpractice'.
He emphasized that blocking DHS funding would affect TSA agents and travelers.
He urged Democrats to act responsibly and back the funding.

History

Historical Context

In June 2003, the U.S. Congress established the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to the September 11 attacks, consolidating 22 agencies and allocating $29.4 billion for security measures. Ongoing funding debates reflect partisan divides, particularly regarding the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), highlighting the persistent political struggle over national security priorities that affect millions of travelers.

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise accused Democrats of voting against funding the Department of Homeland Security, noting this was the third DHS funding vote and that Republicans support it.
Scalise cited House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, accusing him of hypocrisy for calling a DHS shutdown 'legislative malpractice'.
He emphasized that blocking DHS funding would affect TSA agents and travelers.
He urged Democrats to act responsibly and back the funding.

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