House Moves to End ICE Funding Impasse with $70B Bill

The House is set to vote on a $70 billion GOP plan to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol through the remainder of President Trump’s term, aiming to end a months-long funding stalemate after Senate approval. A procedural vote is anticipated around 1:30 p.m. with final passage possible after 4:30 p.m.; Speaker Mike Johnson voiced confidence, though at least one Republican plans to oppose. The legislation uses budget reconciliation to bypass a filibuster, while Democrats insist on reforms in exchange for funding. Earlier delays were tied to White House funding priorities and related DOJ funds, and several amendments to curb payouts were defeated in the Senate. If enacted, the bill would advance to the president’s desk.