Speech #1140000569

I have offered this legislation in the past four Congresses. and it has successfully passed the House with bipartisan support on three separate occasions. only to be ignored by the Senate. My hope is that this year will be different. Congress will also face off against the White House this year over President Obamas attempts to shortcircuit the American immigration process. By extending funding for the Department of Homeland Security only through February 2015. the House and Senate are prepared to confront the Presidents unparalleled power grab without the threat of a looming governmentwide shutdown. and we will do everything we can to stop his destructive actions. Congress will be addressing the American peoples greatest priorities in the 114th Congress. and we will work hard to build a better future for American families.