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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) voted NO today on both the Department of Homeland Security Continuing Resolution, which funds ICE and CBP, and the five-bill appropriations package.

The DHS Continuing Resolution keeps pouring money into ICE and CBP even as immigration enforcement grows more aggressive and dangerous. ICE operations have escalated into violent encounters, and people have been killed during federal enforcement actions, including Renée Good and Alex Pretti. This legislation does nothing to slow that trajectory or demand a change in conduct. Instead, it keeps the money flowing and sends a clear signal that ICE can continue operating exactly as it has been, no matter the human cost. 

“I voted against the DHS funding bill because it keeps feeding an out-of-control ICE and CBP,” said Rep. Gomez. “Trump already has a $175 billion anti-immigrant slush fund to terrorize families, and now Republicans want to keep giving checks to agencies that are operating with zero restraint. I will not be giving Donald Trump's personal national police force one more cent.”

The larger five-bill appropriations package also increases military spending at a time when the Trump administration is openly threatening military action against the U.S.'s closest allies and has already conducted a major military operation in Venezuela without getting congressional authorization.

Rep. Gomez has introduced legislation to rein in Trump's immigration enforcement funding and redirect those resources toward programs that would make housing affordable. Specifically, his bill would claw back Trump's $175 billion enforcement slush fund and put that money toward lowering housing costs and helping working families afford a place to live. It reflects a simple choice between funding fear and funding solutions.

Rep. Gomez has also taken direct action to hold DHS leadership accountable. He is a co-sponsor of articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem for her role in overseeing immigration enforcement abuses and the systematic disregard for human life and the rule of law. Gomez has been clear that Congress cannot continue funding agencies that operate with impunity while refusing to hold their leaders responsible.