House GOP agrees to plan to end DHS shutdown
politicsApr 1, 202626916
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced a plan to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, moving to end the 47-day partial shutdown. Johnson abandoned his earlier opposition and agreed to accept the Senate-passed bill, clearing a path for House passage in the coming days. The deal restores full funding for ICE, CBP, and other DHS functions, avoiding further disruptions to border security and visa processing. The reversal highlights mounting pressure within House Republicans and shifts leverage in upcoming funding fights.
Key Highlights
Plan would end the 47-day partial DHS shutdown.
Johnson abandoned opposition and agreed to accept the Senate-passed DHS bill.
Deal restores funding for ICE, CBP, border security, and visa processing.