Senate-approved bill to fund DHS faces a perilous path in the House
The US Senate has approved a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but it faces opposition in the House. The bill's fate is uncertain, and its rejection could prolong the DHS shutdown and affect TSA staffing levels, leading to continued airport security wait times.
The US Senate has passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, excluding funding for ICE. The House is expected to reject this bill and introduce its own version, setting up a clash with the Senate. The House GOP plan would provide short-term funding for the full department for up to eight weeks. The TSA union president is urging House members to pass the Senate-approved bill to avoid further challenges for DHS employees. Flight delays have increased significantly at many US airports during the partial government shutdown. The shutdown has affected TSA workers, civilian Coast Guard employees, and FEMA employees, who may go unpaid for a third consecutive pay period.
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