Border Emergency Supplemental Package Passes Senate

Statement

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) recently voted in favor of The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act of 2019. The bipartisan package provides a total of $4.59 billion to address the humanitarian crisis at the United States' Southern Border, including funding for Health and Human Services, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Justice Department, and the U.S. Military. The legislation passed the Senate by a strong bipartisan vote of 84-8.

"We cannot stand idly by as the situation at the southern border continues to escalate. We must increase the resources available to assist migrant families and U.S. professionals at the border, and we must do it quickly," said Senator Murkowski. "I applaud the Senate for passing this comprehensive, bipartisan legislation which will help provide for the safety and welfare of federally detained men, women, and children, while also ensuring the homeland security professionals are equipped with the workforce and resources necessary to address the massive influx of individuals crossing our border. The funding from this bill will increase the legal workforce that helps process incoming migrants, support post-release services and child advocates, and improve border facilities by ensuring those that are detained have access to water, food, shelter, and medical services."

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