House Republicans Reject Senate Homeland Security Funding Deal
HOUSTON, United States:
House Republicans on Friday rejected a Senate plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), citing major concerns over the exclusion of key immigration and border agencies.
House Leaders Criticize Senate Proposal
Rep. Lisa McClain, chair of the House Republican Conference, called the Senate deal “garbage” and confirmed that the House would not vote on it. Rep. Chip Roy criticized the measure for leaving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and portions of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unfunded.
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the House remains committed to fully funding DHS and will continue negotiating differences with the Senate. “We passed a bill yesterday that fully funds DHS. The Senate’s version falls short, and we are still working through these differences,” he said.
Impact of Funding Standoff
The rejection continues a long-standing funding gridlock, as Senate Democrats have tied DHS funding to reforms in immigration agencies. The latest proposal arrived just before a two-week Senate recess, delaying a final resolution for several more weeks.
Lawmakers note that the funding gap has already caused disruptions. Major airports, including those in Atlanta and Houston, report long lines due to reduced Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staffing. Several House Republicans criticized Senate leaders for leaving town while the funding dispute remains unresolved.
Democrats Call for Action
House Democrats, led by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, expressed support for the Senate deal and blamed Republican delays for the ongoing DHS funding issues. Meanwhile, Republicans are reportedly discussing an alternate plan to present to congressional Democrats.
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