Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (NC-10) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act:

“In this dangerous world, it is imperative Congress does all it can to secure our homeland while also providing our military with the resources they need to defend our freedoms abroad. Today, the House took decisive action to keep all Americans safe by passing the Make America Secure Appropriations Act.

“This appropriations package supports our military, providing our soldiers with their largest pay raise in eight years and increasing funding for the DOD so our soldiers have the tools they need to keep us safe. This package cares for our returning heroes, providing the highest level of funding ever for the VA. Finally, it fulfills our shared commitment to secure the southern border by fully funding President Trump’s request for a border wall.” 

Click here to learn more about the Make America Secure Appropriations Act courtesy of the House Committee on Appropriations.