Proposal would begin reconciliation process and seek funding for border enforcement agencies amid partial shutdown.
Members of the Senate majority plan to release a budget resolution that would begin the reconciliation process for additional immigration enforcement funding and could help address the partial shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Legislators said the proposal would direct Senate committees to draft legislation that could provide about
Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham of South Carolina is expected to provide a resolution that proposes $70 billion over three years for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol. The measure would avoid the appropriations disruption that caused the current partial shutdown through the end of President Trump’s second term.
During congressional hearings, DHS officials said the shutdown has disrupted agency operations, delayed payments, and affected readiness across several departments. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported maintenance delays for vehicles and surveillance systems, the Coast Guard cited unpaid bills and credential backlogs, TSA officials warned of slowed technology deployments, and FEMA said it is prioritizing essential disaster-response needs. Officials urged congressional action to restore full funding and stabilize agency operations.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Majority Leader Thune and members of the Senate as they work on funding decisions for homeland security services.
- For Senator Graham and others on the Budget Committee as they deliberate on the specifics of the resolution.
- For DHS Secretary Mullin and the heads of its agencies including CBP, ICE, FEMA, TSA, and the Coast Guard as they continue serving the public during the funding disruption.
- For DHS personnel and families affected by pay delays, uncertainty, and operational strain.
Sources: Roll Call, Federal News Network
