OKC Standard

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen has cast his vote in favor of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Act. The legislation, which funds DHS, includes several conservative policy measures such as reducing Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ salary to $0, allocating $600 million for physical barriers on the Southern Border, and providing $1.2 billion for new ICE detention beds and deportation costs.

“Under President Trump, we had 45-year lows of illegal immigration, while under President Biden we have seen record highs as more than nine million illegal aliens have invaded our nation under his watch,” said Congressman Josh Brecheen. “While not perfect, this legislation is a positive first step to get back to President Trump’s successful immigration policies and end the Biden border crisis.”

Additionally, Congressman Brecheen supported the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act and the Department of Defense Appropriations Act. These bills will fund the State and Defense Departments and include measures such as prohibiting funds for abortion-related travel reimbursement, abolishing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices, and preventing COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates.

Earlier in the week, Congressman Brecheen proposed three amendments to the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act aimed at cutting $175 million in spending deemed unnecessary.