House Passes Homeland Security Funding, Ending Partial Shutdown
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The House of Representatives passed Homeland Security (DHS) funding by voice vote, a move expected to end the longest partial shutdown in U.S. history. This action follows a two-track funding deal agreed upon by congressional leaders.
Facts First
- Funding for Homeland Security (DHS) passed the House by voice vote.
- The passage is expected to end the longest partial shutdown in U.S. history.
- A two-track funding deal was agreed upon by Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader John Thune.
- The first track funds most of DHS through regular appropriations.
- The second track aims to add funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol via a separate process.
What Happened
The House of Representatives passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by voice vote on Thursday. This passage is expected to end the partial shutdown, which has become the longest in U.S. history. The action follows a two-track funding deal agreed upon in early April by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.). The deal involves first passing regular appropriations funding for all of DHS except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. ICE and Border Patrol are already funded by legislation from 2025. The House also passed a budget resolution on Wednesday night to begin the process of providing billions in new funding for immigration enforcement, which is part of the second track of the deal.
Why this Matters to You
The end of the partial shutdown may restore full operations for Homeland Security agencies, which could affect border processing, travel security, and disaster response. You might see more consistent service at airports and ports of entry. The new funding process for immigration enforcement could lead to changes in border policy and staffing levels.
What's Next
The Senate is likely to consider the passed DHS funding bill. The second track of the deal involves passing a party-line bill via budget reconciliation to add funding to ICE and Border Patrol, a process that may begin following the House's budget resolution.