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April 30, 2026

House Unanimously Approves Bill To End 76-Day DHS Shutdown, Sending Measure To Trump

Longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history comes to an end.

House Unanimously Approves Bill To End 76-Day DHS Shutdown, Sending Measure To Trump

TL;DR

  • The House of Representatives approved a bill by voice vote to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security.
  • This action effectively ends the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history, which lasted 76 days.
  • The bill now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature.
  • Democrats had previously objected to funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, leading to the impasse.
  • A two-track solution was agreed upon: immediate House passage of the Senate bill for broader DHS funding, and future funding for ICE and Border Patrol via budget reconciliation.
  • The heaviest burden of the shutdown fell on agencies like the U.S. Coast Guard, TSA, and FEMA, while ICE and Border Patrol were largely insulated.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that funds for payroll would run out by the beginning of May, increasing pressure to act.

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