Statement by Secretary John F. Kelly on FY 2018 Appropriations Bill

The following press release was published by the US Department of Homeland Security on July 12, 2017. It is reproduced in full below.

For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON - The fiscal year 2018 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill released by the House Appropriations Committee today prioritizes the most pressing issues facing our Department. It supports critical aviation security, disaster relief, cybersecurity, and immigration enforcement measures, which are all essential to protecting our nation and preserving our way of life. It also includes physical and technological efforts to safeguard the southwest border. Most importantly, this bill supports the men and women of the Department, who work tirelessly and selflessly every day to keep our citizens secure, and empowers them to do their sworn duties. I want to thank Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman John Carter on his work on this bill, and I urge the full committee to act swiftly so this bill can be considered by the full House. Additionally, I would urge the Senate to support a similar bill quickly. Disasters,Cybersecurity,Immigration Enforcement

Source: US Department of Homeland Security