US Senate passes $70bn ICE funding bill: What comes next?
Summary
The US Senate has approved a $70 billion funding bill for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as part of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts. The bill will now go to the House of Representatives, which is expected to pass it before it reaches President Trump’s desk to become law.Key Facts
- The Senate passed the $70 billion funding bill early Friday morning.
- The bill provides money for ICE and CBP agencies through President Trump’s term.
- This funding adds to $170 billion already given to these agencies in a 2025 tax bill.
- Republicans hold a majority in both the Senate (53 seats) and House (217 seats).
- Democrats opposed the bill due to concerns about immigration enforcement practices.
- The bill was passed using a special legislative process called budget reconciliation.
- The Senate held a “vote-a-rama,” where many fast votes on amendments occurred.
- The House is expected to vote on the bill next week and likely approve it.
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