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House OKs $75 B ICE/CBP Funding, Faces Shutdown Threat

4/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

The House approved a Senate-backed budget resolution authorizing $75 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), passing 215-211.
The resolution directs the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees to draft legislation May 15 to fund the agencies through President Donald Trump’s term.
DHS warned its $1.6 billion payroll will run out in early May, prompting Republicans to warn of a shutdown and Democrats to demand reforms before funding.

History

Historical Context

After the September 11 attacks, President George W. Bush signed the Homeland Security Act on November 25 2002, merging 22 agencies into the Department of Homeland Security. The department launched on March 1 2003, creating ICE and CBP under Secretary Tom Ridge. The House’s 215-211 vote to fund ICE and CBP mirrors that original consolidation.

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Story summary

The House approved a Senate-backed budget resolution authorizing $75 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), passing 215-211.
The resolution directs the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees to draft legislation May 15 to fund the agencies through President Donald Trump’s term.
DHS warned its $1.6 billion payroll will run out in early May, prompting Republicans to warn of a shutdown and Democrats to demand reforms before funding.

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