Federal Funding Secured for Remainder of FY26, Despite DHS Dispute
Federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026 is secure following a February 3 House vote approving a bipartisan appropriations package that funds most federal agencies through September 30, 2026. The only exception is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), whose funding remains on a short-term extension over disputes related to funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.) After a brief partial government shutdown, along with funding the rest of the government, Congress adopted a measure granting DHS a two-week funding extension, giving lawmakers until February 13 to renegotiate funding levels and enforcement authorities for ICE and Customs and Border Protection (CBP.) Democratic leaders Senator Schumer (NY) and Representative Jeffries (NY-8) subsequently formally submitted their proposed ICE reforms to Republican leadership, signaling that negotiations over patrol authority, accountability measures, and use-of-force standards will continue to shape the final DHS funding bill. While the fact that funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is included in the DHS appropriations bill adds some urgency, negotiations are slow to progress, with another partial shutdown possible.
CAPITOL CONVERSATIONS SERIES
Thursday, February 19 at 1:00pm ET
Join us for our next Capitol Conversations webinar on Thursday, February 19, at 1:00 pm ET for an expert analysis of what to expect in the midterm elections, including which races will be the tightest, insights on redistricting efforts, and what it means for the nonprofit sector. THIS WILL BE A LIVE-ONLY EVENT.
The discussion will feature the following speaker:
Carrie Dann, Managing Editor, The Cook Political Report
Lutheran Services in America government relations and advocacy staff will also share updates specific to ongoing efforts to engage with members of Congress.
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