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House Passes Immigration Funding; DHS Faces Pay Gap

4/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

The U.S. House adopted the Senate-backed budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement, voting 215-211 along party lines.
The resolution orders the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees to draft legislation by May 15 for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The Office of Management and Budget warned DHS will run out of funds in May, risking thousands of employees without pay unless Congress acts before the recess.

History

Historical Context

In 1996 President Bill Clinton signed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, granting the Attorney General authority to add border fences and allocating $12 million for fencing near San Diego. The law also mandated a $1.5 billion ICE budget and added at least 1,000 agents through 2001. The House’s 215-211 vote now reopens funding drive, tasking Judiciary and Homeland Security committees with ICE and CBP bills.

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Story summary

The U.S. House adopted the Senate-backed budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement, voting 215-211 along party lines.
The resolution orders the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees to draft legislation by May 15 for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The Office of Management and Budget warned DHS will run out of funds in May, risking thousands of employees without pay unless Congress acts before the recess.

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