Washington, March 26 -- Congressman Ryan Mackenzie issued the following press release:
U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, spoke on the House floor today in support of his resolution thanking Department of Homeland Security (DHS) staff and calling for full funding of the department. Following his remarks, a bipartisan majority in the House voted to pass the resolution and - for the third time - an appropriations bill funding the Department. DHS staff - including Coast Guard, FEMA, and TSA employees - have been working without paychecks since February 14th.
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