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June 7, 2026
House Passes $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill, Sending It to Trump's Desk
- The House passed the Secure America Act by a narrow 214-212 vote, sending $70 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection to President Trump.
- The bill faced intense internal GOP conflict, with hardliners demanding concessions on stricter immigration policies before agreeing to support it.
- Despite passing, the bill drew criticism for lacking reforms or oversight for ICE, with Democrats arguing the funds could be better used elsewhere.
9 Sources
- A big win for Trump's deportation agenda, with another fight loomingJun 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM · NPR
- Congress moves toward approving $70 billion for ICE and CBP through Trump's presidencyJun 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM · CNBC
- House to vote on ICE funding, ending months-long impasseJun 9, 2026 at 2:15 PM · CBS News
- House Republicans seek to pass $70bn for Trump’s immigration crackdownJun 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM · The Guardian
- The Latest: House poised to fund immigration enforcement for the rest of Trump's termJun 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM · Independent
- House Republicans push $70 billion immigration funding package toward passageJun 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM · CNBC
- House Votes to Advance $70 Billion G.O.P. Immigration BillJun 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM · NYT
- House advances ICE and Border Patrol reconciliation billJun 9, 2026 at 6:46 PM · The Hill
- Republicans send $70 billion in ICE and border patrol funding to Trump’s deskJun 9, 2026 at 9:27 PM · CNN