There is much to like in the Agriculture Appropriations division, and
I look forward to considering the bill on the floor. On the security side of the ledger, the Department of Homeland
Security Appropriations division provides $44.3 billion, an increase of
$1.9 billion over fiscal year 2017. Of importance, the bill provides $7
billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an increase of $620
million. These funds will be used to enforce immigration laws and
combat illegal immigration, which our constituents have repeatedly told
us they oppose. The bill provides $13.8 billion for Customs and Border Patrol, an
increase of $1.6 billion, to ensure the continued security of our
border. It also provides $1.6 billion for physical barrier construction
on the Southern border, thus fulfilling the first step of one of
President Trump's key promises. It provides $10.5 billion for the Coast
Guard and supports FEMA's disaster relief fund at $7.3 billion.
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