Source: Fox News
Summary
Senate Republicans have approved a budget resolution to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. However, House Republicans are not on board with the strategy, wanting a more expansive bill that includes other policy priorities. The Senate’s approach has sparked frustration among House conservatives, who object to the bipartisan partial DHS bill that carves out ICE and the Border Patrol from the normal appropriations process. The House is racing to pass the Senate’s budget resolution, but concerns among rank-and-file Republicans threaten to jeopardize the timeline.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Senate Republicans are pushing forward with a two-step plan to end the DHS shutdown, while House Republicans are voicing frustration that the plan does not include other policy priorities. The Senate’s approach has sparked objections from House conservatives, who want a more expansive bill. The House is racing to pass the Senate’s budget resolution, but changes to the resolution would require another marathon vote series. The DHS has warned it is short on funds to continue paying its employees through May.
It’s a familiar dance, with each side taking steps to advance their interests while navigating the complexities of the legislative process.
Author: Evan Null
