House Approves Homeland Security Funds

Davis calls bill an “important step” in securing our communities

 

WASHINGTON, DC – Last night by a vote of 389 to 9, the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which provides $33 billion, a 5 percent increase over last year, for our nation’s homeland security needs.  Congressman Jim Davis, who voted for the bill, said the vote was “an important step toward renewing the federal commitment to securing America’s communities.”

 

H.R. 5441 significantly increases critical federal funds for cargo and container security at our nation’s ports, including increases for the Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection and other federal agencies in charged of securing facilities like the Port of Tampa.  In addition, the bill includes long overdue increases for border security and immigration enforcement, as well as more funding for the Transportation Security Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

 

“Securing our communities requires a team effort, and Congress must do its part to help ensure that federal security agencies, first responders and localities have the tools they need to keep Florida and America safe,” said Congressman Jim Davis.