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GOP leaders unveil two-track plan to fund DHS

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2026, 4:06 PM ET

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Washington. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced Wednesday a two-track plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, using regular appropriations for most agencies and reconciliation to separately fund ICE and Border Patrol. The announcement followed a Senate bipartisan package that excluded immigration enforcement; President Trump urged reconciliation with a June 1 target, and senators prepared an anticipated Thursday vote while the House timeline and GOP unity remained uncertain.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Senate negotiates bipartisan DHS funding package excluding ICE and Border Patrol.
House Republicans criticize the Senate split and initially oppose separation of immigration enforcement funding.
Speaker Johnson and Sen. Thune announce a two-track plan to fund DHS via appropriations and reconciliation.
President Trump posts on Truth Social urging reconciliation funding for ICE and Border Patrol and sets a June 1 target.
Senate expected to attempt a quick vote to fund most DHS components while House timing remains uncertain.

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This plan affects your safety and taxes. A fully funded DHS means more resources for national security. But it also means your tax dollars at work. Watch how your representatives vote. It's their job to balance safety and fiscal responsibility.

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Who Benefited

Republican congressional leaders and President Trump benefited politically by presenting a two-track strategy that aims to fund most of DHS now while preserving a party-line path to secure ICE and Border Patrol funding later.

Who Impacted

Democrats, immigration advocates, and DHS components reliant on ICE/Border Patrol funding suffered potential setbacks as funding for those agencies was separated and made subject to partisan reconciliation and possible delays.

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