U.S. Senate Passes Budget Deal Funding Most DHS Agencies

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 27, 2026 —

The U.S. Senate has passed a budget deal that funds most Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Coast Guard, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). However, the package leaves out immigration-enforcement units such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.

The bill is now headed to the House for approval, amid concerns from Republicans who want full DHS funding and Democrats who fear no reform of immigration operations.

The move comes after a 42-day funding stalemate that delayed TSA paychecks and disrupted airport operations nationwide. The stalemate prompted President Trump to sign an emergency order to pay TSA agents.

The outcome is expected to affect travel plans, especially for airports across the country.

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