House passes bill to fund most of DHS in major step toward ending 10-week shutdown
Summary
The House of Representatives passed a bill to fund most parts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) except for Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This action aims to help end a 10-week shutdown that has affected the department’s operations.Key Facts
- The bill funds most of the DHS but does not include Border Patrol and ICE.
- The House passed the bill by a voice vote, which is a quick way to approve legislation.
- The shutdown of DHS has lasted for 10 weeks, making it a record-breaking event.
- Republican leaders quickly pushed the bill through the House.
- Funding the DHS is important to keep many government services running.
- Border security agencies like Border Patrol and ICE remain unfunded by this bill.
- The vote was part of efforts to resolve the money issue causing the shutdown.
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