Legislation News & Analysis

Senate Advances DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown

On Friday, the Senate advanced a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding. This step aims to conclude a partial government shutdown that has disrupted air travel, leading to long TSA lines. A House vote is expected as soon as Friday to finalize the bill before lawmakers' two-week recess. The shutdown began in February following federal actions resulting in two citizen deaths, leading to demands for reforms by Democrats regarding ICE.