Senate GOP unveils budget resolution, kickstarting process to fund ICE
Summary
Senate Republicans have introduced a budget plan to fund immigration agencies like ICE and Border Patrol without support from Democrats. This plan aims to secure funding for about 3.5 years using a process called budget reconciliation, which allows passing budget-related laws without needing Democratic votes.Key Facts
- Senate Republicans released a 58-page budget resolution focused on immigration agency funding.
- The resolution allows spending up to $70 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
- The funding process will use budget reconciliation, which bypasses the need for Democratic approval in the Senate.
- Funding would cover 3.5 years, ensuring support through the rest of President Trump’s term.
- Democrats oppose funding ICE and CBP without reforms after two deadly shootings by federal agents.
- Senate Republicans want to pass the budget resolution quickly, aiming for a deadline of June 1 set by President Trump.
- Funding the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), excluding ICE and CBP, has already passed the Senate unanimously.
- Some House Republicans hesitate to approve parts of the funding until the reconciliation process finishes.
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