DHS Funding Deadline Looms as Immigration Officials Testify Before Congress

US Immigration Officials to Testify Before House Committee as Funding Deadline Approaches

Immigration officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are scheduled to testify before a House committee on [date]. The hearing comes as the deadline for DHS funding approaches.

The acting director of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the commissioner of CBP will make their first appearance before Congress since the fatal shootings of two ICE agents in December. They will be joined by other high-ranking officials from DHS.

The testimony is expected to focus on the department’s handling of immigration-related issues, including border security and enforcement policies. The hearing will provide an opportunity for lawmakers to question the officials about their roles and responsibilities within the agency.

The deadline for DHS funding is [date], and the committee’s hearing is seen as a critical step in determining whether the agency will receive additional funding or face budget cuts.

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