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AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) issued the following statement urging Congress to end the current federal shutdown and fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

“Congress must act immediately to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and bring an end to the current shutdown. 

“As a border state, Texas faces an outsized burden from any disruption to DHS operations. The agencies housed within DHS, including TSA, FEMA, and CISA, are the frontline personnel keeping Texans safe every single day. 

“The human and economic cost of this shutdown is real and growing every day. Over 100,000 DHS employees have now missed their first full paycheck. TSA employees alone have been forced to work without pay three times in the last six months. The shutdown is also straining America’s major airlines, many of which are based in Texas, and preventing people and goods from moving efficiently and safely.

“This year, the eyes of the world will be on our state and our nation as we welcome the FIFA World Cup. Hosting a global event of this magnitude demands a fully operational DHS capable of coordinating security across venues, airports, and borders. A prolonged shutdown undermines years of preparation to ensure Texas’ major cities are ready to welcome visitors and economic activity from across the world in a safe and orderly manner.

“Concessions have been made. Negotiations have taken place. Right now, there is no justification for continued inaction. 

“TAB calls on every member of the Texas Congressional delegation to do their duty, fund DHS, and end this shutdown immediately. The safety of Texans and the strength of our economy depends on their leadership at this critical time.”

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