Senate Democrat says Congress should fund 4 agencies under DHS, continue ‘reform discussion’ for ICE and CBP

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by Ashleigh Fields
March 8, 2026
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Senate Democrats propose funding four DHS agencies while delaying appropriations for ICE and CBP to discuss reforms.

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Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) stated Sunday that Democrats intend to fund four Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies while excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from immediate appropriations. According to Kaine, Democrats seek to pass funding bills for the other DHS components. He proposed that discussions regarding reforms for ICE and CBP should be confined specifically to those two agencies. This approach suggests a legislative strategy to separate funding for certain DHS functions from ongoing debates concerning immigration enforcement. The proposal could influence upcoming congressional budget negotiations for the department.

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