Full Breakdown
House Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Record 75-Day Shutdown
5/1/2026, 3:51:02 PM
Core Event
On 30 April 2026 the House approved a bipartisan bill that funds DHS agencies not involved in immigration enforcement—TSA, Secret Service, Coast Guard, FEMA and CISA—through 30 September 2026. The measure ends a 75-day partial shutdown that began on 14 February 2026 after Senate Democrats blocked funding pending ICE and CBP reforms. ICE and CBP remain unfunded pending a separate reconciliation effort.
Timeline
- 14 Feb 2026 – DHS shutdown begins.
- 27 Mar 2026 – President Trump directs Treasury to fund TSA; Senate passes non-immigration DHS funding.
- 30 Apr 2026 – House passes the bill by voice vote.
Data & Statistics
Shutdown lasted 75 days. Over 1,000 TSA officers quit or stopped working. The bill funds DHS agencies through 30 Sept 2026; ICE and CBP remain unfunded. A Senate blueprint adds $70 billion for ICE/CBP, on top of $130 billion allocated to them last year. The White House warned most DHS staff would go unpaid after 1 May 2026.
Official Statements & Responses
Speaker Mike Johnson called the Senate plan a “fit” that forced a compromise, saying the bill “holds the homeland bill… to ensure they could not isolate and eliminate those two critical agencies.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said “border security and immigration enforcement are crucial functions of government.” DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned TSA funds were “weeks away from running out.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the shutdown “a national emergency” and urged swift action.
Criticism & Opposition
Republicans said leaving ICE and CBP unfunded weakens border security. Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris accused the Senate of “abdicating its responsibility… not funding the child-sex-trafficking division of ICE.” Representative Chip Roy called the funding approach “asinine.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats support funding the “vast majority of DHS” but oppose additional ICE money without oversight.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on TSA departures: one cites “more than 1,000,” another “over 1,100.” The shutdown’s exact end date is described as “nearing its end” after the House vote, but no final signature date is confirmed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I think it’s asinine that we’re funding the government this way,” — Chip Roy, Representative, Texas
- “We threw a fit, and we had to.” — Mike Johnson, House Speaker
- “This deal is bad for America.” — Andy Harris, Freedom Caucus Chair
- “This a national emergency, and every member of Congress needs to put their country over party and get the Department of Homeland Security funded,” — Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary
What’s Next
Congress must pass a reconciliation bill to fund ICE and CBP, a process that can bypass the Senate’s 60-vote threshold. The House aims to advance the measure in May, before the June 1 deadline set by the President. Without separate funding, ICE and CBP would operate without appropriations while the rest of DHS resumes normal operations.
