US House passes stopgap DHS funding bill after Republicans reject Senate deal

The US House passed a stopgap bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after rejecting a bipartisan Senate deal. The House bill, passed by a vote of 213-203, proposes fully funding the DHS for eight weeks. This action prolongs a budget standoff that has disrupted air travel and left TSA staff working without pay since mid-February. Democrats seek reforms to ICE, while Republicans aim to fully fund agencies responsible for immigration enforcement. With no resolution, Trump ordered his administration to find funds to pay TSA salaries. The DHS stated that TSA officers should begin receiving paychecks as early as Monday, March 30th.

House Republicans rejected a bipartisan Senate deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), prolonging the partial government shutdown and causing airport delays. The Senate bill excluded funding for immigration agencies, while House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, insisted on including money for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and funding DHS at current levels for 60 days. The House passed their measure, but it faces opposition in the Senate. The shutdown has left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents unpaid for over a month, leading to staffing shortages and long airport lines. President Trump signed an order to pay TSA agents, but its legality is being questioned. With Congress taking a two-week break, a resolution remains unlikely in the near future.

On March 28, 2026, the US House of Representatives passed a temporary funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. The bill aims to fund the department through May 22. This action was taken to alleviate disruptions, including airport travel delays, that have resulted from a weeks-long partial government shutdown. The legislation provides a short-term solution to ensure the continued operation of Homeland Security and address the impact of the funding lapse. The bill's passage is intended to restore stability and prevent further disruptions to essential services.

A bill passed unanimously by the Senate to fund most Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies, including the TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA, was blocked by House Republicans. The bill withheld funding from border patrol and ICE, prompting House Speaker Mike Johnson to reject it. Johnson indicated the House would propose its own bill to fully fund all DHS agencies for two months. The shutdown, which began in mid-February, has left TSA agents unpaid, leading to airport disruptions. President Trump signed an executive memo directing DHS to find a way to pay TSA employees, citing an "unprecedented emergency situation" and blaming Democrats for the impasse.

Amid a 42-day partial government shutdown, President Trump signed an executive order instructing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents. The order comes after stalled negotiations in Congress and growing concerns about staffing shortages and long wait times at airports due to unpaid TSA workers. The DHS confirmed it has begun the process of paying its workforce, with paychecks potentially arriving as early as March 30th. The shutdown has caused significant financial hardship for TSA agents, with employees expected to have missed $1 billion in paychecks. The administration has blamed Democrats for the shutdown, while the DHS has not clarified the source of funds being used to pay the TSA.

The Senate approved a funding deal to end a budget standoff that affected the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and US Coast Guard. The agreement aims to alleviate airport delays caused by TSA staff working without pay since mid-February. While the Senate approved the package by a voice vote, the House of Representatives must also act before the affected agencies can fully reopen. Democrats vowed to continue fighting against funding Trump's immigration operations without reforms, while Republicans criticized Democrats for hindering the funding process. In other news, US markets experienced a significant slump, and the Treasury Department announced that US paper currency will soon feature President Trump's signature.

The US Senate voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to end airport disruptions caused by a partial government shutdown that began approximately six weeks prior. The funding package excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and parts of border protection due to Democratic opposition. The shutdown led to TSA agents working without pay, causing staff shortages and long queues at airports nationwide, including Houston. The measure, intended to alleviate the airport chaos, now goes to the House of Representatives for a vote. President Trump stated he would sign an executive order to pay TSA agents, while Republican leaders criticized Democrats for the piecemeal funding approach. The package includes funding for the TSA, US Coast Guard, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The US Senate failed for the seventh time to advance a bill to partially fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has been shut down for nearly six weeks. The vote, 53-47, fell short of the 60 votes needed, with only one Democrat voting in favor. The deadlock persists as lawmakers struggle to reach an agreement on funding for agencies like the TSA, CISA, the Coast Guard, and FEMA. Republicans presented what they called their "last and final" offer, but Democrats rejected it, seeking stronger guardrails on federal immigration enforcement. Despite the impasse, Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to immediately pay TSA agents, potentially easing the immediate pressure on Congress. Senate Republicans plan to draft a new resolution to fund as much of the DHS as possible, aiming for unanimous consent.

President Trump announced he intends to sign an order directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents during the ongoing government shutdown. The move aims to address disruptions at US airports caused by unpaid TSA workers. Trump attributed the situation to "Democrat Chaos" in Congress, where lawmakers are deadlocked on ending the shutdown. The legality of the order, which seeks to circumvent Congress's control over federal spending, is unclear. However, Trump previously ordered military pay during a shutdown, and Congress has recently shown deference to the executive branch.