House Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Shutdown for Most Agency

House Passes DHS Funding Bill, Ending Shutdown for Most of Agency

The US House of Representatives has passed a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would end the ongoing shutdown affecting most of the agency. The bill was approved by lawmakers in a vote.

According to reports, the shutdown, which began on December 22, had lasted for 75 days and affected various DHS components, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The new funding bill is expected to provide necessary resources for these agencies.

The House Republicans voted in favor of the bill, caving to pressure from Senate Democrats. The bill now needs to be signed into law by President Trump to take effect.

Details of the bill are not yet available, but it is reported that it would provide sufficient funding for most DHS components, including TSA. The shutdown had caused disruptions and concerns among travelers, as well as affecting various government services.

The passage of the bill marks an end to the record-shattering DHS shutdown, which was one of the longest in US history.

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