Senators move to fund DHS through majority reconciliation
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Washington — Senator Lindsey Graham announced Friday he will introduce a reconciliation package before June 1 to fund the Department of Homeland Security, including Border Patrol and ICE, through the end of President Donald Trump's second term, and to deliver multi-year appropriations; he told Fox News the measure would allow passage without Democratic votes.
Washington — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Tuesday the full Senate could begin work as early as next week, before a scheduled May 1 recess, while two House resignations this week and expiring authorities — including a surveillance authorization on April 20 and War Powers Act deadlines at month’s end — increase urgency to pass funding and other must-pass bills.
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Timeline
- 1. April 20: Surveillance authorization scheduled to expire, creating a legislative deadline.
- 2. End of month: War Powers Act 60-day deadline requires congressional review of military action.
- 3. This week: Partial federal shutdown reached approximately its 60th day, affecting operations.
- 4. This week: Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned as the House reconvened.
- 5. This week: Senators announced plans to advance DHS funding via reconciliation and majority procedures ahead of May and June deadlines.
Why it matters
The DHS funding affects your safety. It covers Border Patrol and ICE, key in managing immigration and national security. A delay could disrupt their operations. Check how your local representatives are voting on this issue.
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