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Government Funding · Homeland Security · Immigration · TSA
The Senate unanimously approved a funding package early Friday morning, March 27, 2026, to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most Department of Homeland Security agencies, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Protection, thereby ending a 42-day budget stalemate that caused significant travel disruptions and financial hardship for workers.
The deal, which now moves to the House for consideration, funds agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Coast Guard. This resolution prevents TSA workers from missing another paycheck, addressing the "Chaos at the Airports" that President Donald Trump had sought to mitigate with a potential executive order.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated his party will continue to fight for reforms to Trump's immigration operations, which remain largely uninterrupted due to $75 billion in extra funds for ICE from a previous tax cuts bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson faces an uncertain path to passage, requiring bipartisan support as conservative Republicans demand full funding for immigration enforcement.
Senate Funds Most DHS, Excludes Immigration Enforcement(current)