TSA funding update: Senate advances DHS bill, tees up House vote to end government shutdown
Senate advances DHS funding bill amid government shutdown

The Senate has advanced a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection, in an effort to resolve the ongoing partial government shutdown. This shutdown has resulted in missed paychecks for Transportation Security Administration agents and long lines at airports nationwide. The bill now heads to the House, where a vote could take place as soon as Friday, as lawmakers aim to leave for a two-week recess.
Key Takeaways
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The Senate bill funds most of DHS, excluding ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection.
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Missed paychecks for TSA agents have led to long airport lines nationwide.
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House vote on the funding bill could occur as soon as Friday.
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