House Republicans have acted to reduce $1 billion in funding for the FBI and protect federal whistleblowers.
The move comes as lawmakers continue to question the bureau over its treatment of conservatives.
If the bill, which was passed by Republicans on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, becomes law it would cut FBI funding by about 9%.
“The bill holds the Department of Justice accountable and improves our immigration court system. It supports state and local law enforcement and provides critical resources to combat illegal drugs flooding our country,” Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (R-TX) said.
From The Daily Wire:
The proposed bill also prevents funds from being used for the FBI’s office of diversity and inclusion, as well as other agency diversity offices that fall under the scope of the appropriations bill, which covers a variety of federal agencies including the Commerce Department and the Department of Justice.
