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Department of Homeland Security

Floor Speech

Date: March 26, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, in the wake of the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Senate Democrats were clear: no blank check for a lawless ICE and Border Patrol. This long-overdue agreement funds TSA, the Coast Guard, FEMA, CISA, strengthens security at the border and the ports of entry, and keeps Americans safe.

This could have been accomplished weeks ago if Republicans hadn't stood in the way. Democrats held firm in our opposition that Donald Trump's rogue and deadly militia should not get more funding without serious reforms, and we will continue to fight for those reforms.

I am very proud of our Democratic caucus. Throughout it all, Senate Democrats stood united--no wavering, no backing down. We held the line.

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