Setting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2022 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2023 Through 2031

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Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Madam President, I call up my amendment No. 3731 and ask that it be reported by number.

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Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Madam President, this amendment, which I am introducing with Senators Booker, Warnock, and Schatz, would allow the Budget Committee to reallocate funding for the Capitol Police; Washington, DC; and Metropolitan Police and all first responders who defended the Capitol on January 6.

The insurrection at the Capitol was more than an assault on democracy; it was an actual life-or-death situation for the many brave law enforcement officers who show up here to work every single day.

Last week, we unanimously passed legislation, which Senator Blunt and I led, to award the Congressional Gold Medal to honor these officers. I was proud to stand with President Biden when he signed it into law.

This amendment shows our continued commitment to remembering the heroism and the sacrifice of the first responders who risk their lives to protect this Capitol.

Before I came to the Senate, I saw firsthand the vital role that law enforcement officers play in keeping our citizens safe. That is why I am not surprised by the last vote and the nature of the last vote.

I thank Senator Booker for his response to Senator Tuberville's amendment. We also must ensure that the officers in this place have the resources they need to do their jobs.

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Ms. KLOBUCHAR. And we took an important path forward in passing the funding for the police.

I want to thank my colleagues who join me in introducing this amendment. I ask all my colleagues to join us in voting for it. Vote on Amendment No.

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