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DHS shutdown to continue as Congress begins two-week recess
After the Senate approved partial DHS funding that left out ICE, House Republicans rejected the plan and passed an alternative measure; with Congress on recess until mid-April the department will remain closed while the administration moves to pay TSA staff by executive action.
Mar 30th 2026 ยท United States
Insights
- DHS has been shut for 45 days, the longest in its history.
- The Senate unanimously approved a funding measure that excluded ICE and some CBP funding.
- House Republicans rejected the Senate plan and passed a 60-day continuing resolution to fund all of DHS with support from three Democrats.
- Neither chamber returns until the week of April 13, so DHS will remain shut without a negotiated agreement.
- President Trump signed an action to pay TSA officers and TSA paychecks are scheduled to begin Monday.
- Senators and White House officials are urging an early return to session but reaching a 60-vote threshold in the Senate requires Democratic support.
Sources
- Travel issues continue at airports as House rejects Senate deal that could end partial shutdown www.cbsnews.com
- Congress goes on vacation as chaotic TSA lines persist www.cbsnews.com
- DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break www.cbsnews.com
- TSA agents could get paid this week despite lawmakers going on vacation www.cbsnews.com
- Congress starts two-week recess as partial shutdown drags on www.cbsnews.com
- Senate Republicans Make No Move to End DHS Shutdown in Brief Session www.nytimes.com
- Congress on recess as partial shutdown continues, GOP fractured on how to proceed www.cbsnews.com