House sends reconciliation bill funding immigration enforcement to Trump’s desk
Summary
The House of Representatives approved a nearly $70 billion budget plan to fund immigration enforcement agencies like ICE and Border Patrol. This bill, which had been delayed in the Senate, is seen as a win for President Donald Trump and Republican leaders.Key Facts
- The House passed a budget package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.
- The bill is worth nearly $70 billion.
- The vote in the House was very close: 214 in favor and 212 against.
- The bill had been stalled in the Senate for several weeks before the House vote.
- The passage supports President Donald Trump’s and Republican leaders’ immigration enforcement goals.
- Representative Kevin Kiley from California, a Democrat, voted in favor of the bill.
- The bill is expected to go to President Trump’s desk for approval after passing the House.
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