House passes funding bill, ending Department of Homeland Security shutdown
The House of Representatives voted to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, concluding a 75-day shutdown. The funding bill will now proceed to the President. (sources: pbs, nbcnews, theguardian, bbc, npr)
The House approved a bill to fund various operations of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the agency's longest shutdown. Immigration enforcement operations will be funded separately due to opposition.
- The House voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security.
- The shutdown lasted for 75 days, marking a record duration.
- The funding bill includes provisions for the Secret Service and TSA but excludes immigration enforcement operations.
Why it matters
The conclusion of the shutdown allows for the resumption of critical operations within the Department of Homeland Security.
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This story is about US House passes bill funding much of DHS, ending agency's longest shutdown. This bill would provide FY2026 appropriations for DHS programs and components.
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- Provide FY2026 appropriations for DHS programs and components • Reduce the risk of (or end) a funding lapse tied to DHS operations.
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This story is about US House passes bill funding much of DHS, ending agency's longest shutdown. This bill would require DHS to implement body-worn and dashboard camera directives for federal immigration enforcement operations.
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- Require DHS to implement body-worn and dashboard camera directives for federal immigration enforcement operations • Add statutory limits/standards and reporting requirements for federal immigration enforcement personnel.
This story is about US House passes bill funding much of DHS, ending agency's longest shutdown. This bill would automatically continue funding at the prior year’s rate when appropriations lapse.
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- Automatically continue funding at the prior year’s rate when appropriations lapse • Limit certain congressional activities (e.g., travel/recess) during an appropriations lapse.
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