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House Democrats Emphasize Technology for Border Security; Republicans Endorse It All

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, February 5th, 2019

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House Democrats on Jan. 31 unveiled a $55.8 billion proposal for the Department of Homeland Security in fiscal year 2019 that emphasizes technology, but no physical barrier, to enhance border security and also adds more funding for the Coast Guard toward a second heavy icebreaker. A day later, Republican members of the House Homeland Security Committee said they favor “an ‘all of the above’ approach to border security, including construction of a physical barrier.” Republicans and Democrats in the House…

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