Bill > HRes1128

This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), an agency established after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to protect the United States. The resolution highlights the critical roles of various DHS components, including the Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the U.S. Secret Service, the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in safeguarding national security, public safety, and critical infrastructure. It emphasizes that these agencies, which comprise over 20 Federal entities, are essential for coordinating efforts to protect the nation, especially in light of recent domestic threats and cyberattacks from adversaries like Iran, Russia, and China. The resolution underscores the negative impact of funding lapses on DHS personnel, citing missed paychecks for essential workers, increased resignations, and decreased efficiency, particularly noting the strain on TSA screening and the weakening of operations like combating the smuggling of sanctioned oil. Ultimately, the resolution calls for the DHS to be fully funded and resourced to effectively protect the American people, warning that withholding funding or experiencing funding lapses increases risks to the public and degrades interagency coordination, while also expressing gratitude to DHS employees for their dedication.