Two border-state lawmakers from opposing parties have penned a letter to the head of the House Appropriations Committee in a bipartisan effort to get more money for first responders in communities along the southern border.
Reps. Ruben Gallego, Arizona Democrat, and Michael McCaul, Texas Republican, sent a letter to committee Chairwoman Kay Granger, Texas Republican, and ranking member Rosa DeLauro, Connecticut Democrat, on Tuesday asking for funding for first responders for the 2024 budget if Congress considers more funding for the Departments of Homeland Security or Justice.
The lawmakers’ letter comes as the government heads toward a possible shutdown, with a Nov. 17 deadline. “Local police departments are barred from directly enforcing immigration laws. However, first responders, particularly local law enforcement, are fielding significantly more calls, including for organized criminal activity, loitering, trespassing, and emergency response” they wrote.
Mr, Gallego and Mr. McCaul named multiple programs that any additional funding could go to, including Community Oriented Policing Services, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grants, Assistance to Firefighters Grants, and EOC grants.
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