Event Brief
Grassley backs $39B boost for borders, law enforcement
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Sen. Chuck Grassley unveils a $39B federal funding surge for DOJ and DHS through 2029, tied to border policy standoffs.
WHO: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Senate leadership, and the administration
WHAT: A targeted reconciliation title to increase federal security spending by more than $39 billion for DOJ and DHS through 2029
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 2:43 PM ET
WHERE: Iowa
WHY: The package is a response to recent partisan standoffs over federal border policy.
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