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House Republicans Propose New DHS Funding Bill Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown

House Republicans Propose New DHS Funding Bill Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that House Republicans are preparing a new funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as the government shutdown extends into its 73rd day. The shutdown, which began on February 14, marks the longest in U.S. history. Initially, Johnson had agreed to a Senate proposal to fully fund DHS, but disagreements over the bill's language have led the House to pursue its own version. The Senate's proposal, which passed last week, excluded funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) due to demands for reforms that Republicans found unacceptable. The House aims to use the Senate reconciliation process to bypass the filibuster and secure funding for these agencies. President Trump has previously used executive action to reallocate funds temporarily, but these measures are expected to be exhausted by May.
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House Republicans undecided on DHS funding for Secret Service, TSA as pressure for action mounts

House Republicans undecided on DHS funding for Secret Service, TSA as pressure for action mounts

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - With financing for the U.S. Secret Service and airport security about to run dry, Republicans who control the U.S.
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Congress Ends Record DHS Shutdown Amid Funding Challenges

Congress Ends Record DHS Shutdown Amid Funding Challenges

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to end the longest shutdown in the history of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which lasted 76 days. The funding bill passed by the House excludes allocations for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), reflecting ongoing political disagreements over immigration enforcement. The shutdown had left DHS close to running out of funds, with Secretary Markwayne Mullin warning of exhausted emergency reserves. The resolution of the shutdown comes after significant political maneuvering and pressure to restore funding to critical government functions.
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House GOP Seeks Changes to DHS Funding Bill, Prolonging Shutdown

House GOP Seeks Changes to DHS Funding Bill, Prolonging Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for changes to a Senate-passed bill intended to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has been ongoing since mid-February. This move is expected to delay funding further, affecting paychecks for workers at agencies like the Transportation Security Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Senate had unanimously passed a bill to fund most of DHS, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, due to disagreements on immigration enforcement. Johnson's reluctance to negotiate with Senate Democrats on the bill's changes has stalled its progress.
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U.S. House Approves Funding to Reopen DHS, Excluding Immigration Agencies

U.S. House Approves Funding to Reopen DHS, Excluding Immigration Agencies

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a funding measure to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after a 75-day shutdown, marking the longest funding lapse in U.S. history. The House passed the measure by voice vote, which will restore funding to agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard, Secret Service, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Transportation Security Administration. However, the funding does not extend to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which are expected to be funded through a separate budget resolution. The shutdown had led to significant disruptions, including TSA employees missing paychecks and increased wait times at airports. The measure now awaits President Trump's signature to become effective.
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President Trump's Budget Office Urges House Republicans to Compromise on DHS Funding

President Trump's Budget Office Urges House Republicans to Compromise on DHS Funding

President Trump's budget office has sent a memo to Capitol Hill urging House Republicans to accept a Senate compromise to partially reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without additional funding for immigration enforcement. This development comes amid a prolonged funding impasse that has led to the longest government shutdown in history. The memo suggests accepting a Senate measure to ensure DHS workers are paid, despite House Republicans' insistence on linking DHS funding to immigration enforcement budgets.
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US House approves outline for $70 billion more for immigration enforcement

US House approves outline for $70 billion more for immigration enforcement

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a three-year budget plan that would pave the way for Congress to consider an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement activities by federal agents.
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House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown

House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown

The House has voted to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security and bring an end to the longest agency shutdown in history
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The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped combat racial discrimination in voting for over 50 years
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US House Republicans to modify Senate-passed DHS funding bill, courting delay

US House Republicans to modify Senate-passed DHS funding bill, courting delay

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Legislation to fund the U.S.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson Proposes New DHS Funding Bill Amid Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson Proposes New DHS Funding Bill Amid Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House of Representatives will propose a new version of a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), potentially extending the agency's shutdown. The current shutdown, which began on February 14, has left DHS without new federal funding. The proposed plan involves using reconciliation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) without Democratic support, followed by a bipartisan bill to fund the rest of DHS. Johnson criticized the Senate's version of the bill, claiming it contains 'problematic language' that could 'orphan' immigration operations. The shutdown has become the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history, with significant impacts on DHS operations, including the Secret Service. President Trump has urged Republicans to support the reconciliation bill to bypass Democratic opposition.
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Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says

Over 1,000 US TSA officers have left since start of shutdown, DHS says

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - Over 1,000 U.S. Transportation ‌Security Administration officers have left the agency since the start of the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown that began in mid-February, the DHS said on Monday.