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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted today to reduce and reprioritize federal spending, end the weaponization of the federal government, and secure the nation's borders. The legislation funds the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of State for Fiscal Year 2025, beginning on October 1, 2024. The U.S. House of Representatives has now passed four of the twelve annual appropriation bills.

"For three years, I have pushed for Congress to return to regular order and pass 12 individual appropriation bills," said Rep. Mann. "The legislation passed in the U.S. House today stewards Kansans' tax dollars well. They reduce and reprioritize our federal spending, secure our southern border, and deal with the weaponization of the federal government. They also strengthen U.S. national security and deliver on my commitment to the Big First. I am hopeful that the Senate will do its part to get these bills over the finish line and that Congress will continue to put forth our best effort to complete the appropriations process ahead of the September 30 deadline."

H.R. 8752, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025, which passed in the U.S. House by a vote of 212-203:

- Provides $600 million for construction of the southern border wall

- Invests $300 million in border security technology

- Prohibits U.S. taxpayer dollars from paying for abortions or gender-affirming care for Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees

H.R. 8774, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, which passed in the U.S. House by a vote of 217-198:

- Enhances U.S. capabilities to deter Communist China

- Prohibits the Biden Administration from withholding delivery of Congressionally approved weapons to Israel

- Supports counterdrug activities to slow fentanyl flow over U.S. borders

H.R. 8771, the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025, which passed in the U.S. House by a vote of 212-200:

- Bolsters funding for U.S. national security to counter malign influence from adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran

- Positions Israel to better defend itself from terrorist attacks

- Addresses passport application backlog at State Department

The legislation will now be sent to the U.S. Senate for further review.