CJS Subcommittee Chair Urges Passage of Appropriations Bill, Highlights $63 Million DEA Increase
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Summary
The chairman of the CJS subcommittee urged members to approve the CJS appropriations measure (recorded as HR 69 38), citing a $63 million increase for the Drug Enforcement Administration, expanded support for the National Weather Service and boosts to state and local policing grants.
The chairman of the Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS) subcommittee urged members to approve the CJS appropriations bill referenced in the record as HR 69 38, saying the measure advances national security, law enforcement and scientific programs while supporting the administration's trade and anti–illicit-drug priorities.
"From national security and law enforcement to American innovation and space exploration, the CJS bill before us puts the nation on a path to greatness while reinforcing president Trump's bold agenda on trade and combating illicit drug trafficking," the CJS subcommittee chairman said.
He highlighted a direct funding increase for the Drug Enforcement Administration, saying, "The Drug Enforcement Administration receives an increase in this bill of $63,000,000 in the bill." The chairman framed that increase as part of continuing "the fight against the drug cartels that are ravaging American communities." No further programmatic breakdown for that $63 million was provided in the remarks.
The chairman also said the bill "streamlines and enhances support for the National Weather Service to ensure Americans receive life saving information in times of need," without specifying individual program lines or amounts for the Weather Service.
On local law enforcement, he described the measure as "pro law enforcement," citing increased funding through the Byrne formula grant program and COPS hiring grants. The remarks did not provide additional detail on the precise allotments or which jurisdictions would receive funds.
He said the bill also makes cuts to what he called "wasteful" grant programs but did not name particular programs or amounts removed. The chairman thanked Chairman Cole "for his steady leadership" and acknowledged Ranking Member Meng and Ranking Member DeLauro for their partnership and committee staff for their work on the bill.
He closed by urging members to vote in favor of the bill and yielding back the balance of his time.
