US House Passes Temporary Funding Bill to End Homeland Security Shutdown

US House Passes Temporary Funding Bill to End Homeland Security Shutdown

The US House of Representatives has passed a temporary funding bill to end the Homeland Security shutdown. The bill, which was passed with a vote of 219-208, will provide funding for the Department of Homeland Security until April 15, 2026.

Background

The Homeland Security shutdown began on March 25, 2026, when the Senate failed to pass a funding bill. The shutdown has resulted in the furlough of thousands of employees and the closure of several critical services.

Reaction from Trump

President Trump has announced that he will pay airport security workers during the shutdown. In a statement, Trump said, 'I will make sure that our brave airport security workers are paid during this difficult time.'

Impact

The temporary funding bill will provide relief to the Department of Homeland Security and its employees. However, the long-term impact of the shutdown remains uncertain.

Sources

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