Unfortunately. today we are forced to vote on legislation that provides fullyear funding for all Federal agencies except the Department of Homeland Security. In previous Congresses. such an approach would be considered absurd. It is important that we appreciate the consequences of a shortterm continuing resolution for DHS. Contracting for the final national security cutter will be delayed. potentially driving up the cost. Border security technology upgrades along the Rio Grande Valley will not happen as scheduled. This approach not only punishes Secretary Johnson and DHS headquarters. it undermines homeland security. Madam Speaker. clearly the insertion of the financing for political parties undermines McCainFeingold. and for that and other reasons I oppose the rule and the underlying bill.
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