Senate gives House a second chance to deliver DHS funding - Politico
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The Senate passed a DHS funding bill and sent it to the House for a second vote to avert a potential government shutdown.
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A DHS funding lapse could disrupt border security operations and other critical departmental functions, affecting federal services and immigration enforcement.
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The Senate has passed a Department of Homeland Security funding bill, sending it to the House for a second vote after lawmakers rejected an earlier version. The move gives House members another opportunity to approve the measure and avert a potential government shutdown affecting the agency. DHS funding had stalled amid disagreements over the bill's contents, creating uncertainty about the department's operations. The Senate passage removes a legislative obstacle, but passage in the House remains uncertain and will determine whether the government can avoid a funding lapse. The outcome will have immediate consequences for border security operations and other critical DHS functions.
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The Senate has passed the DHS funding bill; House approval is now required to prevent a government funding lapse.
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