Senate GOP Revises Budget Bill After Parliamentarian Blocks White House Security Funds
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The Senate parliamentarian ruled that a $1 billion proposal for White House security upgrades cannot be included in a narrow GOP budget bill. Republicans are revising the legislation, which aims to fund immigration enforcement agencies through 2029. The bill is scheduled for a floor vote this week.
Facts First
- A $1 billion security proposal was blocked by the Senate parliamentarian for procedural reasons.
- Republicans are revising the $72 billion budget bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- The bill is scheduled for a floor vote Thursday after passing committee on Wednesday.
- The Secret Service requested the funds following a recent assassination attempt at a White House event.
- The parliamentarian kept most immigration funding intact but blocked some minor provisions.
What Happened
The Senate parliamentarian ruled that a $1 billion proposal for security additions to the White House campus and a new presidential ballroom fails to meet procedural rules for inclusion in a narrow GOP budget bill. Republicans stated they are revising the legislation based on this advice. The broader bill aims to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through September 2029. GOP leaders plan to bring the bill to the floor on Thursday, following its passage out of committee on Wednesday.
Why this Matters to You
The blocked security proposal included funding for a new visitor screening center, additional training for Secret Service agents, and reinforcements for large events, which were requested after a recent assassination attempt. If the revised bill passes, it could ensure funding for immigration and deportation operations for the next three years. The bill's consideration this week may affect the pace of other legislative work.
What's Next
The revised bill is subject to a 'vote-a-rama' process on Thursday, which allows Democrats to offer amendments. Republicans may need to address concerns from several senators who have raised issues about specific funding items. The final package is designed to pass with a simple majority and cannot be filibustered.