Sinema Statement on H.R. 240, Homeland Security Appropriations

Statement

Today Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema voted against H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Funding for the Department of Homeland Security runs out on February 27th. Sinema released the following statement after the vote:

"Congress is jeopardizing Arizona's security by playing this dangerous and irresponsible game. This bill prevents Homeland Security from prioritizing criminals and terrorists who represent the biggest threat to our country, and it cuts funding for the Southern Border and Approaches Campaign intended to keep our southern border secure.

"As Senator Flake has said, Congress should not use a national security funding bill to argue immigration differences.

"We need to work together in a bi-partisan way to fix our immigration problems, and I'll continue to reach out to my colleagues to help find solutions. It is going to take hard work, but Arizona has waited too long for the promise of immigration reform that secures our borders, addresses our workforce needs, and creates a tough but fair path to citizenship that includes paying fines and taxes. We cannot wait any longer."

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