Should Congress authorize a bill with a non-defense portion of the allocation that is 7.5% above President Biden’s budget request?

Government Operations (e.g., Election Laws) Immigration National Security and Defense
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 8752)
This bill has Passed the House of Representatives
Bill Summary

H.R. 8752 provides funding to the Department of Homeland Security through September 30, 2025. The bill would provide a total discretionary allocation of $64.8 billion. The defense portion is $3.4 billion, while the non-defense portion is $61.4 billion, both increases from FY 2024, with the non-defense portion being 7.5% above President Biden’s budget request. The bill seeks to construct a wall on the southern border, provide $4.1 billion for custody appropriations, increase maritime engagement in the Indo-Pacific, and more. In addition, the bill aims to reject funding for electric vehicles, cut funding for the Shelter and Services Program for migrants, and prohibit gender-affirming care for ICE detainees. Sponsor: Rep. Mark Amodei (Republican, Nevada, District 2)
View full bill text ➔

How do you feel?

You can still save your opinion to your scorecard, but since the vote has already taken place, your opinion won't be sent to your lawmakers.
Oppose Support

Opponents say

•    "House Republicans do not want to secure our border. They want to create chaos to score political points. House Democrats want to invest in effective strategies, but at every opportunity, Republicans turn their backs on real solutions and put politics over solving the border crisis." Source: Rosa DeLauro (Democrat, Connecticut, District 3), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee

 

•    "The American people expect Congress to advance serious solutions that keep our country safe, address the challenges at our southern border, and uphold American values. Instead, with this bill, House Republicans are doubling down on the chaos and dysfunction that has become the hallmark of their Majority." Source: Lauren Underwood (Democrat, Illinois, District 14), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee

Proponents say

•    "Biden’s border crisis has gotten so bad that even mayors of Democrat cities have declared the situation untenable…That’s why this bill invests in tried-and-true methods of securing the border that the men and women in the field are asking for — more agents, detention beds, and physical barriers." Source: Rep. Mark Amodei (Republican, Nevada, District 2), Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee


•    "Today’s bill reflects a commitment to keeping Americans safe and secure. We’ve invested in the brave men and women who help safeguard our nation each day and bolstered port, maritime, aviation, and cyber defenses. We combat the Biden Administration’s failed border policies that have unleashed chaos and encouraged illegal crossings. This FY25 bill sustains our frontline Border Patrol agents at their highest level ever—and focuses resources to build the wall, remove dangerous criminals, and stop the spread of poisonous fentanyl." Source: Rep. Tim Cole (Republican, Oklahoma, District 4), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee

Further Reading
−  Less Information
Next Bill >

IssueVoter is a non-partisan civic engagement platform.

Sign up to make your voice count before laws pass and keep your lawmaker accountable.

  • Get alerts about bills before they pass.
  • See summaries, pros/cons, and recent news for each bill.
  • Send your opinion in 1-click.
  • Track your rep’s activity year-round.
  • Make a more informed decision at election time.
Register