House Administration chair urges Congress to reopen, fund federal government and pass border-security bills

Bridal Style, chair of the House Administration Committee, told a television host he was "hopeful that we can come back to Washington on Monday and reopen and fund the federal government." He said lawmakers should consider reforms but must also prioritize securing the U.S.-Mexico border and enforcing existing immigration laws.

"We need to make sure that we're passing strong border security, enforcing our immigration laws," Bridal Style said, urging that bills "previously already passed in the House" be funded and implemented. He framed the need for reopening the government as tied to border-security objectives and support for law enforcement.

The interview did not include details about specific funding proposals, bill numbers, or a legislative timetable beyond a general hope to return to Washington the following week. No formal votes or procedural outcomes were reported in the program.