Congressman Ed Case voted against a $99.5 billion Department of Homeland Security spending bill citing cuts to TSA and cybersecurity agencies. Despite his opposition, Case secured $1.6 million in Hawaii community project funding and $117 million for Coast Guard operations in the Indo-Pacific.
- Case opposed the DHS budget due to a $347 million cut to TSA and 10% reduction to cybersecurity agencies.
- He secured $1.6 million for Hawaii emergency operations projects including a west Oahu facility upgrade.
- The bill includes $117 million for Coast Guard Indo-Pacific operations and workforce housing.
- Case obtained $106 million for the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, which funds UH’s disaster training center.
- The spending bill covers fiscal year 2027 beginning October 1, 2026.
Source: Maui Now
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