House votes to fund DHS, ending government shutdown
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, concluding a 75-day shutdown. The legislation now proceeds to the President for approval. (sources: nbcnews, theguardian, bbc, pbs, npr)
The House approved a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest shutdown in the agency's history. Immigration enforcement operations will be funded separately.
- The House voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security.
- The shutdown lasted 75 days and affected various agency operations.
- The bill includes funding for the Secret Service and TSA but excludes immigration enforcement operations.
Why it matters
The resolution of the shutdown allows for the continuation of critical services provided by 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.
If passed, it would:
- 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.
If passed, it would
- 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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