The United States Department of Homeland Security: funding.

Plain English Breakdown

The resolution does not specify any particular actions beyond urging the Senate and Democratic members.

Funding for Homeland Security

This resolution urges the Senate, especially its Democratic members, to pass a funding bill that supports national security and protects Americans from threats like Iranian-sponsored terrorism.

What This Bill Does

• Urges the United States Senate to prioritize passing a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security.
• Calls on Congress to ensure TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA staff have necessary resources.
• Highlights the need to protect against Iranian-sponsored terrorist threats.

Who It Names or Affects

• The United States Senate
• Democratic members of the Senate
• Staff working for TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA

Terms To Know

TSA

Transportation Security Administration - a part of Homeland Security that checks people at airports.

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency - helps during disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes.

Limits and Unknowns

• The resolution does not provide specific funding amounts.
• It is unclear if the Senate will follow this advice or act quickly.

Official Summary Text

AJR 28, as introduced, Sanchez.
The United States Department of Homeland Security: funding.
This measure would urge the United States Senate, and specifically its Democratic members, to prioritize national security and the safety of American citizens by passing the House-approved United States Department of Homeland Security funding bill immediately. The measure would call on Congress to ensure that the brave staff members of the Transportation Security Administration, United States Coast Guard, and Federal Emergency Management Agency have the resources necessary to protect the United States from the heightened threat of Iranian-sponsored terrorism.

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