Senator Patty Murray, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued a statement condemning the release of the draft FY26 Homeland Security appropriations bill by Senate Republicans. She characterized the bill as partisan and criticized the lack of bipartisan negotiation in its development.
Murray expressed concern over what she described as insufficient accountability for the Department of Homeland Security under President Trump, citing the need for humane enforcement of immigration laws and robust disaster response. She pledged to continue working through the conference process to strengthen the legislation and ensure it reflects broader priorities.
The statement does not reference specific provisions of the draft bill or cite formal oversight findings. It frames the legislation as a reflection of broader concerns about executive overreach and partisan process, signaling Democratic priorities heading into conference negotiations.