US Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill amid controversy over Trump fund
The US Senate passed a $70 billion bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years, using budget reconciliation to bypass a Democratic filibuster. The 52-47 vote followed controversy over a proposed $1.776 billion settlement fund for Trump allies, which was blocked by amendments but later suggested by Trump as not dead. The bill now heads to the House.
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Trump signs $70 billion bill funding ICE and Border Patrol through second term
President Trump signed into law a congressional budget package on Wednesday that fully funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the end of his second term. The nearly $70 billion reconciliation funding legislation was passed by Republican lawmakers in the House on Tuesday after weeks of tense debate in the Senate. All House Democrats opposed the measure. The bill ensures continued operations and enforcement capabilities for both agencies without further congressional funding battles until the end of Trump's term.
Just In NewsHouse passes $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol funding bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday gave final approval to a $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, using a budget reconciliation process that bypassed the need for Democratic votes. The bill passed 214-212 along party lines, following Senate approval last week. The funds are expected to support President Donald Trump's migrant crackdown through the remainder of his term. The legislation faced months of gridlock, initially delayed by Democratic demands for ICE reforms after agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. It was further sidetracked by a $1 billion request for Trump's White House ballroom, which was ultimately scrapped, and by bipartisan efforts to block a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. Like the $140 billion provided to ICE and Border Patrol last year, this new funding comes with virtually no strings attached. Trump was expected to sign the package into law on Wednesday.
TheWeek feedHouse passes $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol funding bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday gave final approval to a $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, using budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic votes. The bill passed 214-212 along party lines, following Senate approval last week. The funds are intended to support President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement campaign through the remainder of his term. The legislation faced delays due to a $1 billion request for Trump's White House ballroom, which was ultimately scrapped, and bipartisan efforts to block a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. Critics note the funding comes with virtually no strings attached, similar to $140 billion allocated to ICE and Border Patrol the previous year. Trump is expected to sign the bill into law on Wednesday.
TheWeek feedHouse passes $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol bill with no Democratic votes
The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval to a $70 billion funding bill for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, using a budget reconciliation process that avoided the need for Democratic support. The bill passed 214-212 along party lines, following Senate approval. The funds are intended to support President Donald Trump's migrant crackdown through the remainder of his term. The legislation faced delays due to disputes over a $1 billion request for Trump's White House ballroom, which was scrapped, and a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. Critics note the funds come with virtually no strings attached, similar to $140 billion allocated last year. President Trump is expected to sign the package into law.
TheWeek feedTrump Signs $70 Billion Secure America Act Funding Immigration Enforcement
President Trump is set to sign the Secure America Act, a Republican-led reconciliation package that provides nearly $70 billion in funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029. The bill, passed by House Republicans on Tuesday and advanced in the Senate on Friday, represents a major legislative victory for the Trump administration. The funding aims to bolster immigration enforcement operations, including border security measures, as part of the administration's broader immigration policy agenda. The signing ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday morning.
Just In NewsCongress Approves $70 Billion for Immigration Enforcement Without Oversight Provisions
House Republicans passed a nearly $70 billion funding package for immigration enforcement on June 9, 2026, with a 214-212 vote, sending it to President Trump for signature. The bill provides $38.53 billion for ICE, $26.02 billion for CBP, and $5 billion for the DHS secretary, with funding extending through September 2029. Notably, the legislation includes no new constraints on federal immigration agents or additional oversight funding, despite recent incidents including ICE officers killing two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. The bill was passed using budget reconciliation to avoid the Senate's 60-vote threshold, after bipartisan negotiations collapsed over enforcement restrictions. Democrats opposed the measure as a 'blank check' lacking accountability, while Republicans argued the funding is necessary to deport unauthorized immigrants and protect public safety.
Government Executive - All ContentUS House Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill, Sends to Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved a nearly $70 billion immigration enforcement bill on June 10, 2026, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump for his signature. The bill provides billions in funding over three years for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol operations, advancing the administration's deportation agenda. Republicans argue the measure strengthens border security, while Democrats criticize it as a massive funding boost with little oversight. The passage marks a significant legislative victory for the Trump administration on immigration policy.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.U.S. House passes $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement for three years
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for three years, sending it to President Donald Trump for signature. The bill provides $38 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), $26 billion for the Border Patrol, and $5 billion for unforeseen costs, supporting the administration's goal of deporting approximately 1 million people per year. The vote was 214-212, with all Republicans supporting and all Democrats opposing. Controversial provisions including $1 billion for White House security and $1.8 billion for compensating Trump allies were removed. This funding adds to the nearly $140 billion already allocated to these agencies last year. Democrats criticized the bill as a 'blank check' with no oversight, while Republicans framed it as essential border security funding ahead of midterm elections.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.House Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Funding Bill to Trump's Desk
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a nearly $70 billion budget reconciliation package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, sending the bill to President Trump's desk. The vote was 214-212, with Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) joining the majority. The package had stalled in the Senate for weeks before clearing the lower chamber, marking a significant legislative victory for President Trump and Republican leaders. The bill focuses on boosting immigration enforcement resources, reflecting a key priority for the GOP.
Just In NewsGOP immigration funding bill clears House, heads to Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $70 billion Republican-led reconciliation bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. The vote was 214-212 along party lines, with Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley of California, who caucuses with Republicans, voting against the measure. The bill, which the Senate passed last week, ends a monthslong partisan stalemate over immigration enforcement funding that began after immigration agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. Democrats had insisted on policy restrictions, while Republicans resisted, leading to a separate funding deal for most of DHS except ICE and Border Patrol. The reconciliation bill funds those agencies without new restrictions. Some House conservatives sought to expand the package, but Speaker Mike Johnson secured enough votes after a 45-minute delay on a procedural vote, reportedly by promising to bring up a broader immigration bill (HR 2).
Roll CallHouse Republicans push $70 billion immigration funding package toward passage
The U.S. House is poised to vote on a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package for ICE and CBP, a key priority for President Donald Trump. The Senate passed the bill on a 52-47 party-line vote on Friday. House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Trump on Tuesday to discuss the package and a separate foreign surveillance program. Democrats oppose the measure, calling it a blank check with no strings attached, while Republicans face internal divisions with hardliners wanting more and centrists concerned about enforcement practices. The package would fund the agencies through the end of Trump's presidency and follows months of debate after a January immigration crackdown that killed two U.S. citizens and led to a government shutdown.
US Top News and AnalysisCongress moves toward approving $70 billion for ICE and CBP through Trump's presidency
The U.S. House is expected to vote this week on a $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), sending the measure to President Donald Trump's desk after months of partisan debate and a partial government shutdown. The Senate passed the bill early Friday by a 52-47 vote, with only Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski opposing. The legislation would fund the two Department of Homeland Security subagencies through the end of Trump's term. Republicans used the budget reconciliation process to bypass the 60-vote filibuster threshold after Democrats blocked funding in regular appropriations, citing the killing of two civilians by federal agents in Minneapolis during a January immigration enforcement surge. House Speaker Mike Johnson will need near-unanimous Republican support to pass the bill, as Democrats have introduced over 150 amendments and are expected to vote against it. The package was delayed after Trump demanded it by June 1 and announced a separate $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund.
US Top News and AnalysisCongress moves toward approving $70 billion for ICE and CBP through Trump's presidency
The U.S. House is expected to vote this week on a $70 billion funding package for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), sending the measure to President Donald Trump after months of partisan debate and a partial government shutdown. The Senate passed the package early Friday by a 52-47 vote, with only Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski opposing. The legislation would fund the two Department of Homeland Security subagencies through the end of Trump's term. Republicans used the budget reconciliation process to bypass a Democratic filibuster after Democrats opposed funding following the killing of two civilians by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis during a January immigration enforcement surge. The House, with a razor-thin Republican majority, needs near-unanimous GOP support to pass the bill, which is expected to receive little Democratic backing. The package faced delays after Trump proposed a separate $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund that drew bipartisan backlash.
US Top News and AnalysisSenate Advances $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill Without New ICE Restrictions
The U.S. Senate approved a nearly $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package on a 52-47 vote, moving Republicans closer to funding deportation activities for three years without new constraints on federal agents. The bill, which now heads to the House, provides $38.53 billion for ICE, $26.02 billion for CBP, and $5 billion for DHS, available through September 2029. Republicans used budget reconciliation to avoid needing Democratic votes after bipartisan talks over restrictions like body cameras and mask bans collapsed. The funding builds on $170 billion previously allocated in the 'big, beautiful' law. The measure faced delays due to a 76-day DHS shutdown and controversy over a proposed $1.776 billion 'weaponization fund,' which the acting attorney general said was not moving forward. No amendments were approved during the marathon Senate session.
Government Executive - All ContentSenate Advances $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill Without New ICE Restrictions
The U.S. Senate approved a nearly $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package on a 52-47 mostly party-line vote, moving Republicans closer to funding deportation activities for three years without new constraints on federal agents. The bill provides $38.53 billion for ICE, $26.02 billion for CBP, and $5 billion for DHS, available through September 2029. It builds on $170 billion previously allocated in the 'big, beautiful' law. The measure advanced after bipartisan talks over restrictions like body cameras and mask bans collapsed, following a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Republicans used budget reconciliation to bypass a Democratic filibuster. The House could send the bill to President Trump as soon as next week. The package was delayed after a controversy over a proposed $1.776 billion 'weaponization fund,' which the acting attorney general said was not moving forward.
Government Executive - All ContentSenate advances $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill without new limits on ICE
The U.S. Senate approved a nearly $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package on a 52-47 mostly party-line vote, moving Republicans closer to funding deportation activities for three years without new constraints on federal agents. The bill provides $38.53 billion for ICE, $26.02 billion for CBP, and $5 billion for DHS, available through September 2029. Republicans used budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic votes after bipartisan talks over restrictions like body cameras and mask bans collapsed. The impasse followed a 76-day DHS shutdown. The House could send the bill to President Trump as soon as next week. The measure builds on $170 billion previously allocated in the 'big, beautiful' law. A proposed $1.776 billion 'weaponization fund' was removed after the acting attorney general said the administration was not moving forward with it, though President Trump later suggested it was not dead.
Government Executive - All ContentSenate passes $70 billion immigration bill to fund ICE after efforts to block Trump settlement fund
The U.S. Senate passed a $70 billion bill early Friday to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for three years, through the end of President Donald Trump's term. The 52-47 vote came after weeks of delays and fierce backlash over an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund for Trump allies who claim political persecution. Republicans defeated multiple amendments, including a Democratic effort and a Republican proposal by Sen. Thom Tillis, that would have permanently banned the settlement fund. An amendment by Sen. Bill Cassidy to redirect payments to law enforcement injured in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack was also defeated. The bill now heads to the House, expected to take it up next week. Sen. Lisa Murkowski was the only Republican to oppose the bill; Sen. Michael Bennet missed the vote.
Fortune | FORTUNESenate Republicans Pass $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Funding, Block Attempts to Ban Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund
Senate Republicans early on Friday passed a $70 billion bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for the remainder of President Donald Trump's second term. The legislation, passed 52-47 via budget reconciliation to bypass a Democratic filibuster, came after a lengthy vote-a-rama session where multiple bipartisan attempts to permanently block Trump's controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund were defeated. A Democratic proposal to ban the fund failed 50-49, with three GOP senators up for reelection voting in favor. Two other Republican senators who lost primary challenges also tried to block or repurpose the fund. The bill also saw an amendment to ban funding for Trump's White House ballroom fail to reach the 60-vote threshold. Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham praised the passage, while Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized it as protecting a 'slush fund' and a 'permission slip' for Trump.
Forbes - BusinessUS Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill without restrictions on Trump settlement fund
The US Senate passed a $70 billion bill early on June 5, 2026, to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol for three years, through the end of President Donald Trump's term. The vote was 52-47, largely along party lines. The bill's passage was delayed by controversy over an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund for Trump allies claiming political persecution. Republicans defeated multiple Democratic and Republican amendments to ban or redirect the fund, including a proposal by Senator Bill Cassidy to compensate police injured in the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had said the fund would not go forward, but Trump later expressed uncertainty about its status. The bill now moves to the House.
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