National security, including DHS, ICE, CBP, Secret Service, and Coast Guard

Perhaps I worry too much. But the authority that Republican senators and representative want to cede to the Executive Branch scares me. Seeing legislation that expands the unilateral power of Department of Homeland Security feels like we are watching Star Trek's 'Borg' in action. 

The grownups are most certainly not in charge.

Note: ZIP codes are apparently the purview of DHS.

Highlighted legislation has 20+ sponsors/cosponsors.

Proposed legislation:

• August 23, 2025 - September 19, 2025: 
• July 22, 2025 – July 23, 2025: Three bills passed the House under suspension of rules. One would make the Coast Guard a Cabinet-level agency. The other two focused on a ton of new ZIP codes. Priorities!
• July 17, 2025 - August 22, 2025: Includes transcript of the hearing to confirm Kristi Noem as Director of Homeland Security. No legislation had 20+ cosponsors. But there's a great deal of horrific GOP legislation, such as giving all remaining unobligated funds from the IRS enforcement account to DHS. And good Democratic legislation, like requiring ICE to wear body cameras. All going nowhere.