On February 27, 2015 a couple of prominent Senators commended each other for fully funding the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for 7 days? This is at a time when the terrorist threat is evolving in a new phase, according to the Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson.
See video: Jeh Johnson This Week Abc. Johnson On Mall of America Threat, Islamic Label, DHS Funding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIXhEzHn4rw
The Department of Homeland Security has a mission critical mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of more than 240,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector.
There are five homeland security missions at DHS:
- Prevent terrorism and enhancing security;
- Secure and manage our borders;
- Enforce and administer our immigration laws;
- Safeguard and secure cyberspace;
- Ensure resilience to disasters;
The exchange between the two leaders in the US Senate went as follows:
“Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I thank all Senators for working together to pass this 1-week funding extension for the Department of Homeland Security. Senators should expect the next vote at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, which will be a cloture vote on the motion to agree to the House request to go to a conference on the bill.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democratic leader.
Mr. REID. Madam President, progress has been made all during the day. I appreciate very much the cooperation of everyone involved. I am confident that the House will pass a 7-day CR tonight and that there will be within 7 days full funding for the Department of Homeland Security.”
Source: Congressional Record
Note: The Senate on that evening quietly passed a one-week continuing resolution for Homeland Security funding before adjourning for the evening
See video: Senate Passes One-Week DHS Funding Stopgap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z57MJyTzhkM
See video: Obama signs 1 week DHS funding bill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEOmfrCCB7Y