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Senate Passes $70B DHS Bill, Expands ICE, Border Patrol Funding

6/6/2026

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The Senate approved a $70 billion DHS appropriations bill and sent it to the House.
The bill gives ICE $30 billion, Border Patrol nearly $20 billion, imposes no spending limits, and funds programs through 2029.
Senate Democrats led by Sen. Dick Durbin offered DACA-protective amendments, which the Senate rejected.
Administration officials say the money is needed for a goal of one million deportations per year, while Homeland Security will hire more ICE agents.

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The Senate approved a $70 billion DHS appropriations bill and sent it to the House.
The bill gives ICE $30 billion, Border Patrol nearly $20 billion, imposes no spending limits, and funds programs through 2029.
Senate Democrats led by Sen. Dick Durbin offered DACA-protective amendments, which the Senate rejected.
Administration officials say the money is needed for a goal of one million deportations per year, while Homeland Security will hire more ICE agents.