CA AJR28

Urges the U.S. Senate, specifically Democratic members, to pass the House-approved Department of Homeland Security funding bill that was passed January 22, 2026, following a DHS shutdown that began February 14, 2026

Notes TSA employees have gone without paychecks since March 2026, and Coast Guard members are also missing pay, affecting an agency that regulates a $5.4 trillion maritime industry supporting over 500,000 California jobs

Highlights FEMA managed over 112,000 assistance applications following the 2025 Los Angeles County fires, with the funding lapse delaying long-term recovery for thousands of Californians

Cites heightened security concerns following FBI counterterror teams being placed on "high alert" on February 28, 2026, after military strikes against Iran, including investigation of a February 2026 Austin, Texas mass shooting as a possible Iranian-inspired attack

Calls on Congress to ensure TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA have resources to protect against Iranian-sponsored terrorism threats