House Republicans oppose Senate plan to fund immigration enforcement amid DHS shutdown
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 25
House Republicans oppose Senate plan to fund immigration enforcement amid DHS shutdown
7 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 25
Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution funding ICE and CBP through President Trump’s term, but many House Republicans object, demanding a broader package including defense and cost-of-living priorities.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure to pass the Senate’s bill quickly, with only a few votes to spare, as President Trump sets a June 1 deadline to fully fund immigration enforcement via a GOP-only bill.
Disagreements threaten to delay funding, while DHS warns it may not pay employees past May. The Senate’s narrow approach aims to bypass Democrats, but House conservatives insist on a more expansive reconciliation package before the midterm elections.
How will multi-year funding on 'autopilot' change congressional oversight of immigration agencies?
Can the House add policy priorities to the bill without violating the Senate's strict budget rules?
With hundreds of TSA officers resigning, what is the plan to maintain airport security?
As hurricane season nears, how will the shutdown impact FEMA’s disaster response capabilities?
What is the long-term cost of shutdowns on federal employee morale and retention?
How are local governments protecting against cyberattacks with federal grant funding frozen?