Voice vote clears measure to restore operations after 75-day lapse, sending bill to president for final approval.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation Thursday to fund the Department of Homeland Security, bringing an end to a record 75-day shutdown that disrupted a range of federal operations.
The measure, passed by voice vote, had already cleared the Senate and now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature. Once enacted, the bill will restore funding for key DHS components, including the Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Secret Service.
The vote followed weeks of internal debate among House Republicans, with some members initially seeking changes to the Senate-approved version. Those efforts were ultimately set aside, allowing the bill to move forward without amendments.
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, dropped plans to revise the legislation, clearing the path for expedited passage and the restoration of agency funding.
In a separate action late Wednesday, the House also approved a budget framework that includes funding priorities for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Those agencies are expected to be addressed through a separate legislative process.
The combined measures represent a significant step toward fully restoring operations across DHS after the longest funding lapse in U.S. history.
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