Congressman Evans' Statement on Voting 'NO' on Senate Funding Package

WASHINGTON (Feb. 3, 2026) - Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) issued this statement today:

"In the wake of two Americans being brutally killed by ICE and CBP agents in Minnesota, and numerous other abuses in communities across our country, the Department of Homeland Security must undergo real accountability, change, and reforms. I don't believe that would happen under the current bill.

"This Senate deal would fund the rest of the federal government for the fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30, while limiting funding for DHS to just two weeks as negotiations take place. However, that is not enough for me.

"After over a year of empty promises, I believe we cannot trust promises of reform from the Trump-Vance administration. I first need to see much-needed guardrails and protections being put into law - and therefore will be voting no on this funding package when it comes to the House floor."