Speech #1140002331

For the National Protection and Programs Directorate: funds are provided so DHS can effectively manage the collection of biometrics and protect and enhance the resilience of the Nations physical and cyber infrastructure. For the Federal Emergency Management Agency: $7 billion is provided to fully fund operational needs for disaster relief. first responder grants are increased by $300 million above the Presidents request to sustain funding for State and local grants. firefighter assistance grants. and Emergency Management Performance Grants. For Science and Technology: $23.7 million above the request is provided for vital research efforts. including biological defense. cybersecurity. border security. and first responder technology. $300 million is included to complete the construction of the National Bio and AgroDefense Facility. Finally. this agreement provides absolutely no discretionary funds or mandatory funds to implement the Presidents executive actions on immigration. As you know. the costs of processing immigration applications are paid entirely by individual applicants when they submit their supporting documentation. Fees from those transactions are collected in a specific amount in the Treasury. as mandated by the Immigration and Nationality Act. The hardearned income of American taxpayers does not subsidize the costs of immigration applications. and the spending bill under consideration today has no funding for these purposes. In closing. Mr.