Senate Expected to Block DHS Funding Bill as Rep. Biggs Warns of Short-Term Stopgap

Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) stated on Thursday that Senate Democrats are expected to block the House-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of the year, potentially forcing Congress into a short-term stopgap.

In an interview on “Wake Up America Early,” Biggs said there would be a vote in the Senate today on the House bill and that he does not expect it to pass. He predicted lawmakers would pivot to a two- or three-week continuing resolution, though timing could cause a brief lapse before the House receives the measure.

Biggs noted that the DHS funding deadline has raised warnings about potential disruptions to agency operations, including the Transportation Security Administration, the Coast Guard, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, if Congress fails to act.

During his remarks on Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing, Biggs discussed his questioning of Attorney General Pam Bondi. He linked an inquiry he raised to “Arctic Frost” and Section 702 surveillance authorities. After Bondi stated the matter was “very active and ongoing,” Biggs said he wanted the public to understand that the investigation continues.

Biggs also claimed that he and others have sought information about surveillance of Americans tied to former special counsel Jack Smith, stating: “Jack Smith is still potentially culpable for intrusion into Americans’ lives without actually any kind of criminal predicate.”

Biggs criticized Democrats for focusing heavily on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during the hearing, saying they “staged” the proceedings and were “selectively using documents.” He added that “this administration has been more transparent on the Epstein, the release of Epstein information, than any other administration.”

When asked about upcoming closed-door testimony from former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton regarding their relationship with Epstein, Biggs predicted limited cooperation. He anticipated many Fifth Amendment claims and responses such as “I don’t recall.” Biggs expressed hope that the committee would learn about Jeffrey Epstein’s role in setting up the Clinton Foundation.