Americans Are Seeing the Impact

Thanks to Senator Schumer and the caucus he leads, the Homeland Security shutdown has now entered its’ fourth week – and, although the White House sent an offer a week ago, there doesn’t look to be an end in sight.

Put simply, this is unacceptable. The House has now passed legislation to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security twice. And with bipartisan support I might add. Yet Senate Democrats have chosen to use our homeland and the safety of the American people as a political bargaining chip.

This is a dangerous and reckless choice, especially during this time when threats are heightened on the global stage. Now, the longer it continues, the more strain it puts on the systems designed to keep Americans safe.