Congress Approves Funding Bill for DHS Amid Record Shutdown

Congress Approves Funding for Department of Homeland Security

The US House of Representatives has voted to end the record-breaking government shutdown, sending a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to President Donald Trump’s desk. The bill includes provisions to reopen key parts of DHS without providing funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

According to reports, Congress used a filibuster-skirting maneuver to pass the bill, which would allocate billions of dollars to ICE. However, the bill does not include funding for ICE.

The House also passed a separate bill that would fund DHS without including any provisions related to ICE. The bill was approved by lawmakers in a vote, with some members expressing support for reopening key parts of the department.

The shutdown, which began on December 22, had lasted for over 35 days and affected thousands of federal employees. The funding bill is expected to be signed into law by President Trump, bringing an end to the shutdown.

In related news, lawmakers have reached a deal to reopen certain parts of DHS without providing funding for ICE. The agreement was reached after intense negotiations between Democrats and Republicans.

The House has also passed a separate bill that would fund DHS without including any provisions related to ICE. The bill is expected to be sent to President Trump’s desk for signature.

The shutdown had significant impacts on federal employees, with many facing furloughs or reduced pay. The funding bill is expected to provide relief to affected workers and restore normal operations at the department.

Lawmakers have expressed a range of opinions on the shutdown and the funding bills, but the details of the agreements remain unclear.

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