House Passes Bill to End Democrat Shutdown, Pay All DHS Personnel

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. The legislation fully reopens the Department of Homeland Security, pays all personnel, and ensures critical operations are resourced and ready.
 
Chairman Cole said, “Is our border secure? Are our airports safe? Will hardworking personnel receive their paychecks? Can Secret Service plan for the security of upcoming national events? Do Americans have confidence that their government is doing its job to protect the country? This bill answers those questions with certainty.
 
“It ends the Democrat shutdown, restores full funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and ensures the men and women on the front lines of safeguarding our nation are paid, supported, and able to carry out their duties without continued disruption. It brings stability back to DHS now – and makes clear where the House stands: with our citizens.
 
“In the Senate – more than 40 Democrats spent weeks protecting Chuck Schumer’s leadership career instead of governing. In America, over 270,000 DHS personnel protect our borders, monitor our airports, dismantle drug networks, stop child trafficking, and patrol our shores. I know which number and mission matters more – and this chamber made that choice clear.”
  

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