WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement today after the Senate passed a $4.59 billion spending package to address the humanitarian crisis at our nation’s southern border:  

“Today the Senate took action to help address the emergency at our southern border. This package will improve care for unaccompanied children and assist in expanding the crowded shelter facilities. I urge the House to quickly pass this bill so we can provide these desperately needed resources to stabilize this crisis.” 

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