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Congress to vote on restoring Homeland Security funding

PUBLISHED Mar 5, 2026, 12:26 AM ET

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Washington. Congress will vote Thursday on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security after funding officially lapsed on Feb. 14 nationwide. Republicans urged lawmakers this week to restore full DHS funding, citing the U.S.-Iran war and heightened homeland threats. Democrats said they will fund most DHS agencies but oppose funding ICE and CBP without immigration-enforcement reforms after the January shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The Senate planned a procedural vote at 1:45 p.m., and the House scheduled a 4 p.m. vote. Leadership statements emphasized urgency; procedural hurdles remained. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

January: House approved a DHS spending bill earlier in the month.
January: Second fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis prompted Democratic objections and calls for reforms.
Feb. 14: DHS funding lapsed after the Senate failed to advance the House-passed bill.
This week: Republicans cited the U.S.-Iran conflict to press for renewed votes in both chambers.
This week: Senate procedural and House floor votes scheduled to determine DHS funding outcomes.

News Intelligence

Your safety is at stake. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) oversees national security, including immigration and border control. If funding isn't restored, some services could be affected. Stay informed by checking DHS updates online.

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Who Benefited

Republican congressional leaders gained legislative and messaging leverage by framing urgency to restore DHS funding amid the U.S.-Iran conflict, seeking votes to advance a House-passed measure and pressure Democrats to change positions.

Who Impacted

Department of Homeland Security components experienced a funding lapse since Feb. 14, creating operational uncertainty and interrupting full appropriations for agencies such as ICE and CBP until Congress reaches agreement.

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