2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Codify Homeland Security's Office For
Bombing Prevention, Which Was Tasked To Improve Efforts To Deter, Detect
And Respond To Terrorist Explosive Threats And Attacks In The U.S. In
May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for
the Bombing Prevention Act of 2022, which would "codify the Homeland
Security Department's Office for Bombing Prevention, which is tasked
with improving U.S. efforts to deter, detect and respond to terrorist
explosive threats and attacks in the United States. Among other
requirements, it would require the office to engage other federal
agencies regarding bomb threats and attacks; facilitate related
information sharing and provide guidance and training to the public and
private sectors; and conduct analysis and planning for bomb detection
and response capabilities and requirements of the public and private
sectors, including bomb squads, explosive detection canine teams,
special tactics teams and dive teams. It would require the department,
upon request, to provide technical assistance to support public and
private sector preparedness to counter terrorist explosive threats and
attacks that threaten critical infrastructure facilities, special events
or certain vulnerable communities. It also would require the department
to ensure coordination and information sharing regarding related federal
nonmilitary research, development and evaluation activities, including
to ensure that military procedures are adapted to nonmilitary uses to
the extent practicable." The vote was on passage. The House passed the
bill by a vote of 388-26, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House
Vote 195, 5/17/22;
Congressional Quarterly,
5/17/22; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
6873]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require Homeland Security To Report On The
Roles And Responsibilities Of The Department Regarding Federal Cyber
Incident Responses. In May 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for the DHS Roles and Responsibilities in Cyber Space
Act, which would "require the Homeland Security Department, in
coordination with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
and within one year of enactment, to submit to Congress a report on the
roles and responsibilities of the department and its components with
respect to federal cyber incident response, including a review of how
CISA cyber incident response plans and DHS authorities are utilized in
the federal response and recommendations to further clarify department
responsibilities related to cyber incident response." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 313-105, thus the bill
was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 185,
5/16/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/16/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5658]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted For The $94.4 Billion FY 2025 Homeland
Security Appropriations. In June 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for ,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill, as amended, that would
provide $94.4 billion in discretionary spending for fiscal 2025 for the
Department of Homeland Security and its operational components,
including $22.7 billion for major disaster relief under a disaster cap
adjustment. It would provide a total of $28.8 billion in discretionary
funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. It
would provide $11.5 billion for the Transportation Security
Administration, $14.2 billion for the U.S. Coast Guard, $3.2 billion
for the U.S. Secret Service and $2 billion for the Federal Protective
Service. It would provide $28.4 billion for the Federal Emergency
Management Agency and $2.9 billion for the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the FY 2025 Defense Appropriations by a vote of 217 to 198.
[House Vote 333,
6/28/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/28/24; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
8752]
The Bill Included Various Republican-Backed Provisions That
Prohibited Abortion Services For ICE Detainees, Funding For DEI
Initiatives, The Removal Of Barriers At The U.S. Mexico Border, And
The Payment Of DHS Secretary Mayorkas' Salary. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "It would also include numerous policy
provisions, including restricting the use of federal funds to pay
for abortions, prohibiting ICE from providing abortion services for
detainees in most cases, and prohibiting funding for DHS diversity,
equity and inclusion initiatives, among other policies. As amended,
it would prohibit the use of funds in the bill to remove any
barriers constructed by a state government along the U.S.-Mexico
border. It would also prohibit the use of funds to pay the salary
and expenses for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas." [Congressional
Quarterly, 6/28/24]
The Bill Increased Homeland Security Funding Despite Republicans
Proposing Cuts To Other Domestic Agencies. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "The Republican-backed bill (HR 8752),
which passed 212-203, would provide a modest funding boost for the
Homeland Security Department, even as the GOP majority proposes deep
cuts for many other domestic federal agencies." [Congressional
Quarterly, 6/28/24]
The Bill Included Funds To Resume Construction Of The Southern
Border Wall. According to Congressional Quarterly, "But the bill
comes chock full of immigration enforcement measures that are
anathema to many Democrats, including money to resume construction
of a southern border wall that was a signature policy of former
President Donald Trump." [Congressional Quarterly,
6/28/24]
Republicans Argued The Bill Would Strengthen Border Security And
Prevent "Countless Wrongdoers" From Entering The Country While
Democrats Argued It Would Exacerbate The Humanitarian Crisis Without
Improving Security. According to Congressional Quarterly, "'The
decision to allow an open southern border has meant that countless
wrongdoers --- human traffickers, narcotraffickers, and potential
terrorists --- can enter our country freely,' Appropriations
Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., said during floor debate. 'Enough is
enough. Today's bill will take steps to end this state of affairs.'
Democrats protested the bill, saying it would do little to enhance
security and exacerbate a humanitarian crisis at the border. 'The
bill wastes taxpayer money on impractical border measures and
ineffective barriers,' said Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the
committee's ranking Democrat. 'This bill withholds the resources
needed to manage the border, to process and vet the increased number
of people arriving in the United States, and to support border
communities and cities who are receiving migrants across the
country.'" [Congressional Quarterly,
6/28/24]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For The FY 2024 Homeland Security
Appropriations. In September 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for "passage of the bill, as amended, that
would provide $91.5 billion in discretionary spending for fiscal 2024
for the Homeland Security Department, including $62.8 billion subject
to the bill's discretionary cap and $20.2 billion for major disaster
relief under a disaster cap adjustment. It would provide $19.9 billion
for Customs and Border Protection, $9.8 billion for Immigration and
Customs Enforcement, $10.6 billion for the Transportation Security
Administration, $13.6 billion for the Coast Guard and $26.1 billion
for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Among other provisions, it
would provide $2.1 billion to resume construction of the wall along the
U.S.-Mexico border and $2.9 billion for the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the bill by a vote of 220 to 208, thus the bill was sent to the
Senate. [House Vote 505,
9/28/23; Congressional
Quarterly,
9/28/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
The Bill Prohibited the Purchase Of Unmanned Aircrafts
Manufactured In China Or By China-Based Companies With Funds
Provided By The Bill. According to Congressional Quarterly, "it
would prohibit the use of any of the bill's funds to purchase
unmanned aircraft systems that are manufactured in China or by a
China-based company." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23]
The Bill Restricted The Use Of Funds For Diversity, Equity, And
Inclusion Initiatives As Well As To Advance Critical Race Theory.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill would also include
restrictions on the use of any funds provided by the bill for any
DHS diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or to advance
critical race theory." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Funds To Label Social Media Posts
As Misinformation. According to Congressional Quarterly, the bill
"prohibit[ed] funding for any DHS component to label certain
social media posts as misinformation." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited Gender-Affirming Care To Be Provided To
Individuals In ICE Custody. According to Congressional Quarterly,
the bill "prohibit[ed] funding provided by the bill to provide any
gender-affirming care for individuals in ICE custody."
[Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Funds For A Program For Ukrainians
To Temporarily Stay In The U.S. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "as amended, the bill would bar the use of funds provided
in the bill for the Uniting for Ukraine program, which provides a
pathway for Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members
who are outside of the U.S. to come to the U.S. and stay temporarily
under a two-year parole period." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23]
The Bill Reduced The DHS Secretary's Salary To $1. According to
Congressional Quarterly, the bill "reduce[ed] DHS Secretary
Alejandro Mayorkas' salary to $1." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Funds To House Undocumented
Immigrants At Military Installations. According to Congressional
Quarterly, the bill "prohibit[ed] the use of funds provided by the
bill to house undocumented immigrants who are unlawfully present in
the U.S. at military installations, except during a federally
declared major disaster." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Funds For Sanctuary Cities.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "republicans also backed an
amendment from Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., that would bar federal
funds for sanctuary cities." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23]
The Bill Prohibited The Use Of Funds For Migrant Protection
Protocols. According to Congressional Quarterly, "republicans also
backed an amendment [...] from Rep. Chip Roy, R-Tex., that would
bar federal spending on the Biden administration's migrant
protection protocols and more." [Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23]
The Bill Reduced Funding Under The Spending Level Negotiated
Earlier In The Year, Resulting In A Veto Threat From The Biden
Administration. According to Congressional Quarterly, "The Biden
administration has already said President Joe Biden would veto the
Homeland Security funding bill over its cuts below the spending
levels negotiated in the debt ceiling deal (PL 118-5) earlier this
year, known as the Fiscal Responsibility Act. 'House Republicans had
an opportunity to engage in a productive, bipartisan appropriations
process, but instead, with less than two weeks before the end of the
fiscal year, are wasting time with partisan bills that cut domestic
spending to levels well below the FRA agreement and endanger
critical services for the American people,' the veto threat said."
[Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23]
2023: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted For The FY 2024 Homeland Security
Appropriations. In September 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to recommit the bill to
the House Appropriations Committee. The vote was on the motion to
recommit. The House rejected the motion by a vote of 210 to 218. [House
Vote 504, 9/28/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Decreasing Total Homeland Security
Appropriations By $8.7 Billion. In September 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against "amendment no. 74
that would decrease the total amount of funds provided by the bill by
$8.7 billion." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 75 to 347. [House Vote 461,
9/28/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/28/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Reducing The Salary Of The Assistant
Secretary For Border And Immigration Policy To $1. In September 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against
"amendment no. 69 that would reduce the salary of Assistant Secretary of
Homeland Security for Border and Immigration Policy Blas Nunez-Neto to
$1." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by
a vote of 170 to 260. [House Vote 460,
9/28/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/28/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Reducing The Salary Of The Executive
Secretary Of The Department Of Homeland Security To $1. In September
2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against
"amendment no. 67 that would reduce the salary of the Department of
Homeland Security Executive Secretary Kimberly O'Connor to $1." The
vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of
165 to 263. [House Vote 459,
9/28/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/28/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Reducing The Salary Of The Deputy
Secretary Of The Department Of Homeland Security To $1. In September
2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against
"amendment no. 66 that would reduce the salary of the Department of
Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Kristie Canegallo to $1." The vote
was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 169
to 261. [House Vote 458,
9/28/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/28/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted To Amend The FY 2024 Homeland
Security Appropriations By Striking Language That Specified That
Returning Migrant Workers Would Not Count Toward H-2B Visa Numerical
Limitations Again And Increased The Number Of Migrants Eligible For H-2B
Visas. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for "adoption of the rule (H Res 730) that would
provide for [...] the automatic adoption of an amendment to the Fiscal
2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (HR 4367) that would strike
language to specify that a returning migrant worker who has already been
counted toward numerical limitations on H-2B temporary non-agricultural
worker visas during any of the previous three fiscal years would not
again be counted toward such limitation in fiscal 2024. The amendment
would add language to authorize DHS, after consulting with the Labor
Department and upon determining that the needs of U.S. businesses cannot
be met in fiscal 2024 with U.S. workers, to increase the total number of
migrants who could receive an H-2B visa in such fiscal year." The vote
was on the adoption of the rule. The House adopted the rule by a vote of
217 to 211. [House Vote 457,
9/28/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/28/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
730]
2023: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted To Amend The FY 2024 Homeland
Security Appropriations By Striking Language That Specified That
Returning Migrant Workers Would Not Count Toward H-2B Visa Numerical
Limitations Again And Increased The Number Of Migrants Eligible For H-2B
Visas. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for the "motion to order the previous question (thus
ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 730) that
would [...] provide for the automatic adoption of an amendment to the
Fiscal 2024 Defense Appropriations Act (HR 4365) that would strike
language to provide $300 million in security assistance to Ukraine. It
would also provide for the automatic adoption of an amendment to the
Fiscal 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (HR 4367) that would
strike language to specify that a returning migrant worker who has
already been counted toward numerical limitations on H-2B temporary
non-agricultural worker visas during any of the previous three fiscal
years would not again be counted toward such limitation in fiscal 2024.
The amendment would add language to authorize DHS, after consulting with
the Labor Department and upon determining that the needs of U.S.
businesses cannot be met in fiscal 2024 with U.S. workers, to increase
the total number of migrants who could receive an H-2B visa in such
fiscal year." The vote was on the motion to order the previous question.
The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 214 to 210. [House Vote
456, 9/28/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
9/28/23; Congressional
Actions, H.Res.
730]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds For The
Office For Civil Rights And Civil Liberties. In September 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against
"amendment no. 64 that would prohibit the use of any funds provided by
the bill for the Department of Homeland Security's Office for Civil
Rights and Civil Liberties." The vote was on the amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 182 to 247. [House Vote 455,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibting The Use Of Funds For
Operation Lone Star. In September 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against "amendment no. 51 that would
prohibit the use of any funds provided by the bill for the Texas border
and immigration enforcement program known as 'Operation Lone Star.'" The
vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a cote of
211 to 220. [House Vote 454,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Reducing The Salary Of The Civil
Rights And Civil Liberties Officer To $1. In September 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against
"amendment no. 50 that would reduce Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Officer Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia's salary to $1." The vote was on the
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 161 to 268.
[House Vote 453,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Reducing The Salary Of The Assistant
Director Of The Office Of Immigration Program Evaluation To $1. In
September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
against amendment no. 49 that would reduce Immigration and Customs
Enforcement Office of Immigration Program Evaluation Assistant Director
Claire Trickler-McNulty's salary to $1." The vote was on the
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 161 to 267.
[House Vote 452,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Reducing The Salary Of The
Undersecretary Of Homeland Security For Intelligence And Analysis To
$1. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against "amendment no. 48 that would reduce the salary
of Undersecretary of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis
Kenneth L. Wainstein to $1." The vote was on the amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 159 to 269. [House Vote 451,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds To Pay
The Salary Of The Director Of The Homeland Security Department
Government Accountability Office. In September 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against "amendment no. 43
that would bar the use of funds under the bill to pay the salary and
expenses of the Department of Homeland Security Director of the Homeland
Security Department Government Accountability Office - Office of
Inspector General Liaison Office Jim Crumpacker." The vote was on the
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 162 to 264.
[House Vote 450,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds To Pay
The Salary Of The Assistant Secretary For Counter Terrorism And Threat
Prevention. In September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against "amendment no. 42 that would bar the use of
funds under the bill to pay the salary and expenses of the Department of
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Counter Terrorism and Threat
Prevention Samantha Vinograd." The vote was on the amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 164 to 265. [House Vote 449,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds To Pay
The Salary Of The Department Of Homeland Security Undersecretary Of The
Office Of Strategy. In September 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against "amendment no. 41 that would bar
the use of funds under the bill to pay the salary and expenses of the
Department of Homeland Security Undersecretary of the Office of
Strategy, Policy and Plans Robert Silvers." The vote was on the
amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 168 to 261.
[House Vote 448,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds To Pay
The Salary Of The Director Of The Cybersecurity And Infrastructure
Security Agency's Election Security Initiative. In September 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against
"amendment no. 40 that would bar the use of funds under the bill to pay
the salary and expenses of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency's Election Security Initiative Director Geoffrey Hale." The vote
was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 160
to 270. [House Vote 447,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Prohibiting The Use Of Funds To Pay
The Salary Of The Director Of The Cybersecurity And Infrastructure
Security Agency. In September 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against "amendment no. 39 that would bar
the use funds under the bill to pay the salary and expenses of the
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly."
The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a
vote of 147 to 282. [House Vote 446,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Reducing Funding For Cybersecurity And
Infrastructure Security Agency Operations By $600 Million. In
September 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
against "amendment no. 29 that would reduce funding for Cybersecurity
and Infrastructure Security Agency operations and support from $2.4
billion to $1.8 billion." The vote was on the amendment. The House
rejected the amendment by a vote of 108 to 320. [House Vote 445,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Striking Language That Required Funds
To Be Allocated To Immigration And Customs Enforcement To Ensure The
Full Capacity Of Detention Centers Is Maintained And That Migrants Not
Detained Have GPS Monitoring. In September 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against "amendment no. 25
that would strike language to require the Department of Homeland
Security to allocate amounts for U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement operations and support in order to ensure the average daily
population of detainees is maintained at the full capacity funded by the
bill throughout the fiscal year and ensure that every migrant who is not
detained has mandatory GPS monitoring throughout the duration of all
applicable immigration proceedings." The vote was on the amendment. The
House rejected the amendment by a vote of 210 to 220. [House Vote 444,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Striking Provisions That Prohibited
The Use Of Funds To Facilitate Migrant Parole, To Transport Adult
Migrants Into The U.S. Interior, Or To Issue Employment Authorization To
Migrants Who Have Been Denied Asylum Or Been Convicted Of A Crime While
Seeking Asylum. In September 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against "amendment no. 23 that would strike
numerous provisions, including language to bar the use of funds under
the bill for: U.S. Customs and Border Protection's CBP One application
to facilitate any migrant's parole into the U.S.; transporting adult
migrants into the U.S. interior for non-immigration enforcement
purposes; and to issue any employment authorization document to a
migrant whose asylum application has been denied or who has been
convicted of a federal or state crime while their asylum application is
pending." [House Vote 443,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Reducing Funding For U.S. Customs And
Border Protection Operations By $496.3 Million And Use The Funds To
Hire Additional Border Patrol Officers. In September 2023, according
to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted against "amendment no. 13
that would reduce by $496.3 million, and increase by the same amount,
funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations and support,
intended to hire additional CBP officers for ports of entry." The vote
was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of 206
to 223. [House Vote 442,
9/27/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/27/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4367]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted For The FY 2023 Omnibus Spending Package,
Which Provided $60.7 Billion For The Department Of Homeland Security.
In December 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick
voted to concur with the Senate amendment to the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2023, which would "provide approximately $25.5
billion for the Agriculture Department and related agencies; $82.4
billion for the Commerce and Justice departments and science and related
agencies; $797.7 billion for the Defense Department; $54 billion for
the Energy Department and federal water projects; $27.6 billion for the
Treasury Department, federal judiciary and a number of executive
agencies; $60.7 billion for the Homeland Security Department; $38.9
billion for the Interior Department, EPA and related agencies; $207.4
billion for the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education
departments and related agencies; $6.9 billion for legislative branch
entities; $154.2 billion for the Veterans Affairs Department, military
construction, and related agencies; $59.7 billion for the State
Department and related agencies; and $87.3 billion for the
Transportation and Housing and Urban Development departments and related
agencies." The vote was on a motion to concur. The House concurred with
the Senate amendment by a vote of 225-201, thus bill was sent to
President Biden and ultimately became law. [House Vote 549,
12/23/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 12/23/22;
Congressional Actions, S.Amdt.
6552;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
2617]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Provide $23.9 Billion To The Federal
Emergency Management Agency, $14.8 Billion To Customs And Border
Protection, $11.5 Billion To The Coast Guard, $8.3 Billion For
Immigration And Customs Enforcement, $2.6 Billion To The Cybersecurity
And Infrastructure Agency, And $409.5 Million To Citizenship And
Immigration Services. In March 2022, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the first portion of the Fiscal 2022
Omnibus Appropriations, which would "provide $23.9 billion for the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, mostly for disaster response and
recovery activities; $14.8 billion for Customs and Border Protection;
$11.5 billion for the Coast Guard; $8.3 billion for Immigration and
Customs Enforcement; $2.6 billion for the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency; and $409.5 million for Citizenship and
Immigration Services." The vote was on the motion to concur in the
Senate amendment with a House amendment. The bill was divided and this
vote was the first portion of the bill. The House concurred with the
Senate by a vote of 361-69. After resolving differences, the bill was
sent to the President and became law. [House Vote 65,
3/9/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 3/9/22; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
2471]
The Bill Increased The Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security
Agency's Budget To $2.6 Billion To Combat Cyberattacks And Protect
Critical Infrastructure And Communications Systems. According to
CNN, "The spending bill would increase funding for the Cybersecurity
and Infrastructure Security Agency by $568.7 million, for a total
of $2.6 billion to prevent cyberattacks and protect critical
infrastructure and communications systems, according to a fact
sheet." [CNN,
3/9/22]
The Bill Secured Over $23 Billion For Immigration Customs
Enforcement And Customs And Border Protection. According to Time,
"Republicans won a few concessions in the bill---notably increased
military spending---but they also secured more than $23 billion for
two key federal agencies that oversee immigration: Customs
Enforcement (ICE) and Border Protection (CBP)." [Time,
3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $1.45 Billion To Manage The Migrants Arriving
At The U.S.-Mexico Border, Including $1.06 For Processing
Facilities, Migrant Medical Care And Transportation. According to
Time, "$1.45 billion will go towards managing the volume of
migrants arriving at the southern border, including $1.06 billion
to CBP for processing facilities, migrant medical care, and
transportation." [Time,
3/9/22]
The Bill Provided $30 Million For New Body-Worn Cameras And Video
Recording Materials For Border Patrol Agents And $72.4 Million To
Procure New Aircraft And Aircraft Sensors. According to Time,
"$30 million will fund new body-worn cameras and video recording
equipment for Border Patrol stations, and $72.4 million will be
invested in new aircraft and aircraft sensors." [Time,
3/9/22]
The Bill Allowed Homeland Security To Increase The Cap On H-2B
Non-Immigrant Visas In FY 2022 If U.S. Businesses Cannot Be
Fulfilled With U.S. Workers. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"Allows the Homeland Security Department to increase the numerical
limit (or cap) on H-2B nonimmigrant visas that may be issued in FY
2022 if it determines that the needs of U.S. businesses cannot be
satisfied with U.S. workers." [Congressional Quarterly,
3/9/22]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Authorize $75 Million For FY 2022 And
$500 Million Annually For FY 2023 Through FY 2028 For The Nonprofit
Security Grant Program, Which Supports Physical Security Improvements
For Nonprofits At Risk Of Terrorist Attacks. In May 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Nonprofit Security
Grant Program Improvement Act of 2022, which would "modify the Homeland
Security Department's Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which is
administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and supports
physical security enhancements for nonprofits at risk of terrorist
attacks. It would authorize $75 million for fiscal 2022 and $500
million annually for fiscal years 2023 through 2028 for the program."
The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 288-129,
thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 184,
5/16/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/16/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
6825]
The Bill Would Require FEMA To Evenly Split Grant Funding Between
Recipients Located Within And Outside Of High-Risk Urban Areas.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "Among other provisions, it
would require FEMA to ensure that grant funding is evenly split
between recipients located within and outside of high-risk urban
areas;" [Congressional Quarterly,
5/16/22]
The Bill Would Allow States To Keep Up To 5% Of Program Funding
For Grant Administration Expenses. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "authorize states to retain up to 5 percent of program
funding for expenses related to grant administration;"
[Congressional Quarterly,
5/16/22]
The Bill Would Require FEMA To Create An Office To Administer The
Grant Program And Submit A Program Administration Plan To
Congress. According to Congressional Quarterly, "require FEMA to
establish an office to administer the program and submit to Congress
within 90 days of enactment a program administration plan, including
a staffing plan." [Congressional Quarterly,
5/16/22]
Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) Emphasized The Increased Funding
Was In Response To The Terrorism Threats Faced By Nonprofits,
Including Places Of Worship And HBCUs. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said the increased
authorization level is 'responsive to the dynamic terrorism threat
landscape facing nonprofits, including houses of worship and
historically Black colleges and universities.' There was a hostage
situation in January at a Texas synagogue, and there have been
dozens of bomb threats so far this year against HBCUs."
[Congressional Quarterly,
3/2/22]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Remove The Salary Cap For Secret Services
Agents Protecting Presidents, Presidential Nominees, And Heads Of State,
Allowing Them To Collect Overtime Pay. In January 2024, Fitzpatrick
voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, the "motion to suspend
the rules and pass the bill that would extend the removal of a salary
cap for U.S. Secret Service agents through 2028, thereby allowing those
agents to collect all overtime pay for their work performed beyond the
salary cap of $159,950 for both the 2024 and 2028 presidential
elections. Under the bill, the effective date for the overtime pay cap
exemption would be applied retroactively to the date the last pay cap
exemption expired, Dec. 31, 2023. The bill also would clarify that the
pay cap exception only covers agents who work to protect presidents,
presidential nominees and heads of state. It also would direct the
Secret Service to report to Congress on steps the agency is taking to
address the increased protective service demands placed on its personnel
and require the agency to provide annual reports to Congress through
2029 on the effects this bill had on agency staffing and pay, including
quarterly projections and updates." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the bill by a vote of 379 to 20. [House Vote 21,
1/29/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 1/29/24;
Congressional Actions, S.
3427]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Reduce Homeland Security Secretary
Alejandro Mayorkas' Salary To $1. In June 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for
, according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 18 that would
reduce the salary of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to
$1." The vote was on the amendment. The underlying legislation was the
FY 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations. The House rejected the
amendment by a vote of 200 to 208. [House Vote 287,
6/26/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/26/24;
Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.1006;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8752]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Defund The Office Of Homeland Security
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In June 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for ,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 4 that would
prohibit the use of funds in the bill to pay the salary and expenses of
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas." The vote was on the
amendment. The underlying legislation was the FY 2025 Homeland Security
Appropriations. The House adopted the amendment by a vote of 193 to 173.
[House Vote 285,
6/26/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/26/24; Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.1000;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8752]
The Amendment Followed The House's Impeachment Of Mayorkas Led By
Republicans For His Handling Of The Southern Border With Democrats
Arguing that Punishing Mayorkas Is Not The Way To Handle Policy
Disputes. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Republicans also
used the Homeland Security bill debate to train their fire on
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, whom the House
already impeached amid GOP anger over the administration's handling
of the southern border. [...] 'They have incentivized literally
millions of people to come into this country,' Biggs said of
Mayorkas and the administration. Illinois Rep. Lauren Underwood, the
ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security Appropriations
Subcommittee, fought the amendment, saying, 'Punishing the secretary
is not the way to handle policy disputes.'" [Congressional
Quarterly, 6/26/24]
The Vote Was Taken Before Many Democrats Made It To The Floor.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "On a party-line vote of
193-173 that was gaveled to a close before many Democrats reached
the floor, the House adopted an amendment by Rep. Andy Biggs,
R-Ariz., to deprive Mayorkas of his salary." [Congressional
Quarterly, 6/26/24]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Impeach Secretary Of Homeland Security
Alejandro Mayorkas. In February 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for ,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "the resolution, as amended, that
would Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas for
willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law and breach of public
trust. It would find that Mayorkas has repeatedly violated immigration
and border security laws and because of that, in large part, millions of
individuals have illegally entered the U.S. annually with many
unlawfully remaining in the U.S. It also would find that Mayorkas has
'knowingly made false statements' and 'obstructed lawful oversight' of
the Homeland Security Department. It would declare that Mayorkas has
breached the public trust by willfully refusing 'to fulfill his
statutory duty to control and guard' U.S. boundaries and borders against
illegal crossings. It would find that Mayorkas has demonstrated that he
will remain a threat to national and border security, public safety and
the Constitution if allowed to remain in office and has acted in a
manner grossly incompatible with his duties and the rule of law." The
vote was on adoption of the resolution. The House adopted the resolution
by a vote of 214 to 213. [House Vote 43, 2/13/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/13/24;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
863]
Republicans Calling For Mayorkas' Impeached Argued That He Failed
To Secure The Southwest Border. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "Republicans who spoke at the meeting accused the
Department of Homeland Security leader of failing to secure the
southwest border, abusing his authority to grant humanitarian parole
to migrants and flouting requirements to detain those who cross the
border illegally. They said his actions have caused an increase in
migration at the southwest border. 'Secretary Mayorkas' job is to
secure the homeland and enforce the law. He's failed to do either
of those things and must be held accountable,' said Homeland
Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, R-Tenn." [Congressional
Quarterly,
2/5/24]
Democrats Called The Attempt A "Political Stunt" Based In Policy
Disagreements Rather Than Offenses. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "Panel Democrats repeatedly called the impeachment
attempt a political stunt and countered that their counterparts'
justifications were based on different policy opinions rather than
actual offenses. 'They're gonna impeach someone because they have
policy disagreements with him. I mean, if that's the standard, then
Democrats should've impeached the last guy's entire Cabinet,' said
ranking member Jim McGovern, D-Mass." [Congressional Quarterly,
2/5/24]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Impeach Secretary Of Homeland Security
Alejandro Mayorkas. In February 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for ,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "Adoption of Articles I and II
that would impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for
willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law and breach of public
trust." The vote was on adoption of the impeachment articles. The House
rejected the motion by a vote of 214 to 216. [House Vote 37,
2/6/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 2/6/24; Congressional
Actions, H.Res.
863]
Republicans Calling For Mayorkas' Impeached Argued That He Failed
To Secure The Southwest Border. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "Republicans who spoke at the meeting accused the
Department of Homeland Security leader of failing to secure the
southwest border, abusing his authority to grant humanitarian parole
to migrants and flouting requirements to detain those who cross the
border illegally. They said his actions have caused an increase in
migration at the southwest border. 'Secretary Mayorkas' job is to
secure the homeland and enforce the law. He's failed to do either
of those things and must be held accountable,' said Homeland
Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, R-Tenn." [Congressional
Quarterly,
2/5/24]
Democrats Called The Attempt A "Political Stunt" Based In Policy
Disagreements Rather Than Offenses. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "Panel Democrats repeatedly called the impeachment
attempt a political stunt and countered that their counterparts'
justifications were based on different policy opinions rather than
actual offenses. 'They're gonna impeach someone because they have
policy disagreements with him. I mean, if that's the standard, then
Democrats should've impeached the last guy's entire Cabinet,' said
ranking member Jim McGovern, D-Mass." [Congressional Quarterly,
2/5/24]
2023: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted To Impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro
Mayorkas. In November 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted against the "motion to refer the resolution that would
impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the House
Homeland Security Committee." The vote was on the motion to refer. The
House agreed to the motion by a vote of 209 to 201. [House Vote 645,
11/13/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/13/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
863]
2022: Fitzpatrick Voted To Authorize $3 Million Annually Through FY
2026 To Establish A Trade And Economic Security Council Within DHS To
Identify Concentrated Risks, Coordinate Department Activities, And
Propose Statutory And Regulatory Changes. In April 2022, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the DHS Trade and
Economic Security Council Act of 2021, which would "establish a Trade
and Economic Security Council within the Homeland Security Department to
provide DHS with recommendations on trade and economic security matters,
including identifying concentrated risks; coordinating department-wide
activities; and proposing statutory and regulatory changes. It would
require the council to brief Congress on its activities within 180 days
of enactment and every six months thereafter for four years. It would
statutorily establish the existing position of an assistant secretary
for trade and economic security. It would require the assistant
secretary to be responsible for policy formulation regarding trade and
economic security matters; oversee certain supply chain mapping
activities; serve as the executive for DHS on the Committee on Foreign
Investment in the United States and other panels; and coordinate with
federal and nongovernmental stakeholders on trade and economy security
matters. It would authorize $3 million annually through fiscal 2026 for
the department to carry out the bill's provisions." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 348-75, thus the bill
was sent to the Senate. [House Vote 112,
4/5/22; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/5/22;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4476]
The Bill Would Establish A Position For An Assistant Secretary For
Trade And Economic Security To Advise The Homeland Security On
Economic Security And Trade Matters. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "HR 4476, that would establish within the Homeland
Security Department's Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans an
assistant secretary for trade and economic security to advise the
DHS secretary regarding economic security and trade matters."
[Congressional Quarterly,
10/26/21]
The Bill Would Establish The Trade And Economic Security Council
To Advice The Assistant Secretary For Trade And Economic Security,
Including Coordinating Activities Within DHS And Providing
Recommendations On Economic Security. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "It also would establish within the department the Trade
and Economic Security Council to provide advice and recommendations
to the secretary regarding economic security, including coordinating
department-wide activity on such matters and proposing statutory and
regulatory changes impacting economic security." [Congressional
Quarterly,
10/26/21]