House Republicans approve $70bn bill for Trump’s immigration crackdown
Secure America Act passes largely along party lines in 214-212 vote, ending months-long standoff with Democrats
TL;DR
- House Republicans passed a $70bn bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies through September 2029.
- The Secure America Act passed in a 214-212 vote, largely along party lines.
- The bill allocates $38bn to ICE, $26bn to CBP, and $5bn to DHS.
- The passage ends a months-long funding standoff with Democrats.
- Democrats opposed the bill, calling it a 'blank check' without oversight.
- Republicans framed the vote as supporting law enforcement and border security.