Mike QuigleyVerified account

FY18 #omnibus is far from perfect. By refusing to work w/ us on #DACA, Republicans once again illustrated their unwillingness to protect hardworking #immigrants in search of the American Dream. #Dreamers deserve our support & Dems will continue to push for a vote on their behalf.

While I’m extremely disappointed that the #omnibus didn't include a #DACA solution or bolder steps to combat #gunviolence, I'm pleased with the work the spending bill did to improve national security, medical research, opioid abuse prevention, transportation, job creation & more.

Election Assistance Commission: $380M in new grants to help states fortify election systems. Resuming robust funding for #EAC grants aimed to improve the cybersecurity defenses of our election infrastructure is a pivotal step forward in protecting our democratic process.

Urban Areas Security Initiative (#UASI) Program: $630 million—$25M above current levels—to support large cities' efforts to address unique security challenges. Increased funding will help major cities, like #Chicago, prevent, mitigate & respond to acts of terrorism.