Speech #1140007580

I have heard no Senator dispute that. The leaders of the Homeland Security Subcommitteeboth Democrat and Republicanput a great deal of effort into drafting this measure. The bill provides $10.7 billion for Customs and Border Protectionan increase of $119 million over fiscal year 2014. This amount will support border infrastructure. technology needs. roads. air and marine assets. and higher levels of personnel. including Border Patrol agents and Customs and Border Patrol officers. The bill provides nearly $6 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcementan increase of 13 percent. The bill provides increased funds to identify. apprehend. and remove criminal aliens and provides increases for investigations to help combat human trafficking. cyber crime. child exploitation. and drug smuggling. The bill provides support for the Secret Service and congressional oversight. including $25 million to address security needs at the White House complex.