Issued June 10, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) released the following statement in response to the House passing a reconciliation bill that includes $70B to fund more ICE cruelty in our communities:

“What happened in the House is frustrating for working families like mine but it’s also getting us activated for November.  We’ve been saying we want healthcare, relief from these high prices and respect. Their response has been to pour even more money into ICE to fund more hate.  We’ll turn our frustration into action by organizing and sending a clear message at the ballot box. It’s time to put our country back on the right path by electing leaders that stand up for working people; not billionaires, “ said James Early, a member of SEIU Local 1000 and public sector worker.”