The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill on Thursday, April 30, to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effectively ending a record-setting 76-day partial government shutdown that has left critical agencies struggling.
Key Takeaways
The House unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending a record-setting 76-day shutdown. The legislation funds agencies like TSA, FEMA, and Secret Service but excludes ICE and Border Patrol funding.
- House approves Senate DHS funding bill by voice vote
- Record-breaking 76-day partial government shutdown ends
- President Trump expected to sign the legislation into law
- Funding for ICE and Border Patrol will be addressed separately via reconciliation
- White House warns that funds for TSA and other workers may soon run out
The legislation funds several key DHS components, including the Coast Guard, TSA, Secret Service, and FEMA. However, it excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. According to UPI, Congressional Republicans plan to fund ICE and Border Patrol through a separate package lasting until June via reconciliation.
The House approved the bill by voice vote with little fanfare, indicating lawmakers' readiness to resolve the impasse. President Trump is expected to sign the legislation into law once it reaches his desk, as reported by multiple sources including CBS News and Fox News.
The DHS shutdown began on February 14, making it the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. Democrats have objected to funding ICE and Border Patrol due to their role in enforcing President Trump's immigration crackdown. The Senate unanimously passed legislation to fund the rest of DHS last month, but House Republicans initially rejected the plan.
The White House has warned that funds for TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out,' risking airport disruptions and national security concerns. A memo from the Office of Management and Budget stated money tapped to pay these workers through executive actions will be exhausted by May, as reported by PBS, Los Angeles Times, HuffPost, CNBC.
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