Today’s bipartisan vote in the House will mean DHS can finally reopen. For Hawai‘i, this will ensure FEMA disaster recovery support and other federal resources for communities impacted by the recent storms will continue without interruption. It’s also a reminder that when both parties choose to work together, Congress can keep critical services funded and functioning.
Statement on DHS funding bill passage
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