Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:

“Coasties keep our waterways safe, TSA agents protect the traveling public, CISA experts protect our country from cyber threats, DHS agents fight child and drug trafficking and FEMA staff respond to natural disasters like the December floods in my district and help World Cup host cities like Seattle prepare for the tournament this summer.

“These public servants deserve to get paid for their work immediately. I continue to demand reforms to ensure ICE is held to the same standards as every other state and local law enforcement agency.”

Rep. Larsen is cosponsoring legislation to fully fund FEMA, the U.S. Coast Guard, TSA and every other agency within DHS except ICE, CBP and the Office of the DHS Secretary. He is the top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which has jurisdiction over FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Rep. Larsen supports negotiating a full-year funding bill for ICE, CBP and the office of the DHS Secretary that creates accountability and oversight of ICE operations and DHS detention facilities.

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