S Con Res 33 -- BUDGET RESOLUTION: Yes

S Con Res 33 -- BUDGET RESOLUTION: Yes.  The Budget Resolution is the first part of the annual budget process that is supposed to set limits on federal spending and conform our appropriations and mandatory spending programs to these limits.  Sadly, it has not been used in the manner established by law in many decades.  This resolution continues this abuse, but is necessary because of the dire situation caused by Congressional Democrats who have refused to fund the Department of Homeland Security until we stop enforcing our immigration laws.  Under the last reconciliation bill, ICE and CBP sworn officers were funded, but all other operations, including non-sworn employees were not, and all other DHS agencies are completely without funds to continue such vital services as Coast Guard, FEMA, and TSA.  Emergency funding for these agencies is almost exhausted.  Under any other circumstances, I would oppose this measure.  However, I have introduced HR 8380, which would give appropriations bills expedited consideration in the Senate, making it impossible for a Senate minority to hold appropriations hostage in the future.  And I have been assured by House Leadership that the reconciliation bill for FY 2026-27 will include the spending reductions recommended by DOGE and the OMB, restoring this process for the purpose it was intended: to bring spending in line with revenues.