Congresswoman Tenney’s Statement on the Passage of Three House Appropriations Bills Critical to U.S. National Security

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) voted to pass three Conservative House Appropriations bills critical to U.S. national security for Fiscal Year 2024. These bills comprise over 70% of the federal discretionary budget and include: H.R. 4365, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2024, H.R. 4367; the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill of 2024; and H.R. 4665, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2024.

"At a time when inflation is continuing to skyrocket, our borders are under siege, and the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) malign influence is on the rise, we must ensure our government is working for the American people and American interests," said Congresswoman Tenney. "Joe Biden has created crisis after crisis by recklessly spending trillions on wasteful programs and promoting irresponsible policies that have put our nation on the brink of economic collapse. This week, House Republicans passed comprehensive and commonsense appropriations bills to restore fiscal responsibility in Washington.

"The House Republicans passed a Defense Bill that aims to enhance the efficiency of the Department of Defense's (DOD) workforce, foster innovation, and support Servicemembers and their families. The House Republicans passed a Homeland Security bill that includes H.R. 2, the “Secure the Border Act,” which is dedicated to combatting the migrant crisis, supporting our brave Customs and Border Patrol agents, and resuming the construction of the border wall. This bill also included my amendment to invoke the Holman Rule against Secretary Mayorkas to reduce his salary $1 for his abject failure to secure the border.

“At a time when our U.S. adversaries and enemies continue to advance military capabilities, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs bill strengthens our national security to counter the CCP and Russia by advancing American values abroad, while cutting spending on wasteful programs and woke initiatives.

"House Republicans reaffirmed the unique Constitutional power of the purse, reserved to the House by passing these key appropriations bills and restoring our government to its core mission: to serve the American people and uphold the Constitution. The House Republican Majority completed its job of returning the appropriations process to regular order for the first time in several years. I urge the Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer to do his job for the American people by immediately taking up these bills in the Senate to halt the impending government shutdown that will be created by the Democrats’ refusal to act." 

Tenney’s Priorities included in the FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill:

• Includes Tenney’s amendment to fund the procurement of one LC-130J for our New York Air National Guard
• Fully funds the Civil Air Patrol, the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force
• Fully funds security assistance to Israel, including the Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling
• Fully funds procurement for our Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines
• Prohibits the use of funds to promote or advance Critical Race Theory

Tenney’s Priorities included in the FY24 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill:

• Includes Tenney’s amendment to reduce Secretary Mayorkas’ salary to $1
• Prohibits funds to continue COVID-era restrictions on the U.S.-Canada border
• Boosts funding for our Customs and Border Patrol agents and ensures they have the resources they need to secure the border
• Prohibits federal funds for the transfer of migrants from the Southern Border to New York
• Defunds the Administration's equity Executive Orders and prohibits funds for critical race theory

Tenney’s Amendments included in the FY24 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill:

• Includes Tenney’s amendment to reduce the controversial and corrupt Special Envoy to Iran Rob Malley’s salary to $1
• Includes Tenney’s amendment to prohibit federal funds for moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel out of Jerusalem.
• Defunds the anti-Semitic United Nations Human Rights Council.
• Prohibits federal funds for the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.
• Fully funded the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues
• Opposes the anti-Semitic BDS movement and fully funds aid to Israel
• Bill language includes prohibiting funds for Critical Race Theory (CRT) and diversity, equity, and inclusion activities.

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