Chairman Cole Remarks During Floor Consideration of H.R. 8029

House of Representatives · March 26, 2026

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Opening accusation: prior shutdowns and current DHS lapse

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A House lawmaker opened by blaming Senate Democrats for last year's extended government shutdown and said the Department of Homeland Security is now on day 41 of a partial shutdown that will soon surpass last year's lapse.

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A single House floor statement urged passage of the "Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act," criticized Senate Democrats for a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown, and detailed operational impacts on personnel, travel and disaster funds.

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