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Northwest Florida Congressman Patronis Speaks Out On Shutdown And TSA
March 18, 2026
Tuesday, Northwest Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis spoke out amid TSA staffing shortages and nationwide travel disruptions as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown enters its 32nd day.
“The American people shouldn’t be paying the price for Democrat dysfunction,” said Patronis. “TSA agents are being pushed to the brink, working without pay, struggling to make ends meet, and in some cases leaving their jobs. Travelers across the country are feeling the strain, from longer security lines to widespread flight delays. We need immediate action to fund DHS, support our frontline personnel, and restore stability to our nation’s skies.”
Patronis continued, ‘With uncertainty abroad, including threats from Iranian sleeper cells, Democrats are putting Americans’ safety at risk by using Homeland Security funding as a political bargaining tool. For over a month, essential personnel have continued to serve without pay. TSA agents are keeping our skies safe, the Coast Guard is defending our shores, and FEMA’s disaster preparedness remains uncertain, all while critical funding is stalled. This is neither sustainable nor responsible. Americans deserve better than a standstill when it comes to protecting our nation.”
THe Congressman said the shutdown has already made a significant impact, adding that:
- Over 300 TSA employees have resigned, and call-out rates have doubled during peak travel.
- As of Tuesday morning, 900+ flights were canceled and 2,600+ delayed.
- Strong winds across the Northeast, affecting roughly 34 million Americans, are worsening delays.
The Senate has not yet announced a date for the next vote on the DHS funding package.
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6 Responses to “Northwest Florida Congressman Patronis Speaks Out On Shutdown And TSA”
Us Republicans are in control of the House and Senate but still blame the Democrats for our inability to get anything done. This is delusional.
Is not the war in Iran a much more serious issue to say something about that is effecting all of us than problems with TSA?
Weak Republicans ; who else are we going to vote for ? Wacko democrats who beat up republicans . We deserve better !
This situation is caused by dysfunction in both parties. Perhaps you should do your job for your constituents rather than attempt to score political points. A congressman more interested in fostering hatred and distrust of the other side and using citizens as pawns to consolidate power is worthless.
Thank you congressman Patronis and north Escambia.com for having the courage to tell the true and to published it . Civil servants should never be politicized or used as ideological political promo . This particular Agency is finally accomplishing their mission , which is to protect the taxpayers daily life’s in many fronts . The opposition should instead concentrate on supporting those who protect us all , instead the are showing their true colors by trying to impede their duties and performance .
Mr. Patronis,
With all due respect, which isn’t a lot for you or any of your colleagues, you have no idea what these people are going through. Going without pay while being expected to work is merely in the abstract for you. You are doing exactly what you are accusing the other side of doing. You are making political hay from this; you are using these people as pawns to further your agenda. You and all of congress need to be dethroned at the ballot box.