Homeland Security Statements

Today’s CR is nothing but a continuation of the culture of overspending, persistence of a broken process, and a refusal to make the tough decisions, end earmarks, and do the job we were sent here to do. As a result, our federal spending is off the charts. We’re staring at another trillion dollar bud... more

U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) released the following statement after House Democrats pushed through the FY 2011 Continuing Resolution Act, funding federal government at excessive levels until December 3, 2010 and failing to address growing homeland security vulnerabilities, late yesterday even... more

U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) memo on “administrative alternatives to comprehensive immigration reform”: “This memo continues the Obama policy of “virtual amnesty.” We are turning a blind eye... more

U.S. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) released the following statement today after the House Democrats postponed the FY 2011 Mark-up of the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill: “Let me be clear, my Republican colleagues and I stand ready to roll up our sleeves and go to work on securing the homeland... more

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise today to voice my opposition to the blatant exploitation of our brave troops and the brazen process being undertaken here today. With this ongoing charade, the Democrat majority has chosen to: Drag out the consideration of this supplemental appropriations bill; now f... more

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to begin my comments by personally thanking you for listening to our concerns and accommodating the minority’s interests, where possible. Most notably, the bill before us rectifies many of the reckless funding deficiencies to frontline operations – ICE, CBP and the Co... more