Republicans criticize the budget hike for impeached Mayorkas hidden in spending package

A House ‍Republican’s Critique of the Bipartisan ‌Spending Deal

A‍ House Republican‍ called out the ‌bipartisan spending deal that would give​ Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’s office a generous ⁢$27 million funding increase, despite the recent impeachment vote against him.

The Irony Unveiled ⁤by Rep. Andy Ogles

​ Rep. ‍Andy⁤ Ogles (R-TN) highlighted the ironic situation Republicans find themselves in by planning ⁢to allocate $363 million ​to Mayorkas’s office for the upcoming year, up from $336 million in the previous year.
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“Feb 2024, Republicans: ‘Let’s impeach Mayorkas!’ March 2024, Republicans:⁣ ‘Let’s give Mayorkas’ office‌ an 8% pay increase!’” Ogles shared in a post.

As ⁣a ‌Senate-confirmed department secretary, Mayorkas receives a​ fixed pay of $246,400 for fiscal‌ 2024, matching other Cabinet⁣ secretaries’ salaries.

​ The ‌$27 million increase in funding for the ⁤DHS⁣ secretary’s office‍ will provide additional resources⁤ for​ operational ⁤expenses.

However, the bill does not provide ‌a detailed breakdown of how the ⁣$363 million will be utilized⁢ except for ‍being designated for​ the “DHS Office⁤ of the ⁣Secretary and Executive Management,” as per a spokesman ‌for Ogles.

⁢ The DHS‍ has not responded to requests for comment on the matter.

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‌A vote⁢ on the DHS funding bill,​ part of a “minibus” package comprising six appropriations bills, is set for Friday. The House’s approval relies on two-thirds of members supporting the deal, necessitating⁤ Democratic‍ and⁤ Republican backing.

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) expressed to the Washington Examiner on Thursday‍ his refusal⁢ to endorse the plan due to the absence ⁢of⁤ policy‍ reforms to counter the influx of illegal immigrants from Mexico.

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