Senate Advances Deal to End Partial DHS Shutdown, Awaits House Action
In Brief
The Senate has passed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, but the House has not yet voted on the measure, prolonging the pa...
Key Facts
- House GOP leaders reversed course and agreed on a plan to reopen most of the government while seeking additional funding later.
- The House of Representatives took no action on the Senate-passed compromise measure as of Thursday.
- The Department of Homeland Security has been without funding since mid-February, according to The Guardian.
- Republican congressional leaders have announced a deal aimed at ending the record-long DHS shutdown.
- The Senate-passed bill would partially reopen DHS, with the House now expected to consider the legislation.
What Happened
The Senate approved a bill to partially fund the Department of Homeland Security after Republican leaders reached a deal, but the House has not yet voted on the measure.
Why It Matters
The ongoing partial shutdown of DHS has affected government operations, including airport security, and the lack of House action means the funding lapse continues.
What's Next
Attention now turns to the House of Representatives, which must vote on the Senate-passed bill for DHS funding to be restored.
Sources
- CBS News — Senate takes first step toward ending DHS shutdown after House GOP reverses course(3h ago)
- Google News — Senate gives House a second chance to deliver DHS funding(3h ago)
- The Guardian — Partial shutdown drags on as US House takes no action on compromise deal(29m ago)