Senate GOP unveils $72 billion proposal to fund ICE, Border Patrol through 2029
Summary
Senate Republican leaders introduced a $72 billion budget plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029. This plan is part of a larger budget reconciliation effort meant to bypass Democratic opposition.Key Facts
- The Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees released the legislative text on Monday night.
- The budget proposal totals $72 billion for ICE and Border Patrol.
- The funding would last through the year 2029.
- The plan is part of a budget reconciliation bill, which can pass with a simple majority.
- The goal is to secure border enforcement funding despite Democratic opposition.
- This comes after the Senate and House passed a joint budget resolution.
- ICE and Border Patrol are the main agencies focused on border security and immigration enforcement.
- The proposal is led by Senate Republicans.
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