US House approves $70 billion immigration enforcement funding

The United States House of Representatives passed a $70 billion funding package for immigration enforcement with a narrow 214‑212 majority. The bill allocates roughly $38 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), $26 billion to Customs and Border Protection, and $5 billion for unforeseen expenses. It follows the Senate’s earlier approval via the reconciliation process and adds to about $140 billion already authorized for immigration‑related programs.

The measure ends a months‑long partisan clash over immigration policy and moves to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature. If signed, the funding will support the administration’s large‑scale deportation initiatives and border‑security operations.

The legislation comes after a 76‑day partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security and reflects heightened Republican pressure to sustain aggressive enforcement while Democrats opposed the bill’s content and lack of broader reforms.