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NewsNPR PoliticsMay 6, 2026United States

Republicans Propose $70 Billion Funding Plan for ICE and Border Security

Congressional Republicans have introduced a $70 billion funding package for immigration enforcement agencies, which includes $1 billion for Secret Service security infrastructure at the White House. The proposal follows a recent bipartisan agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security and faces criticism from Democrats regarding the ballroom security allocation.

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Why It Matters

This bill would allocate $70 billion in federal tax dollars to immigration enforcement and Secret Service operations, with a deadline for passage set by the President for June 1, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The proposed funding package totals approximately $70 billion for ICE and CBP.
  • The bill allocates $1 billion to the Secret Service specifically for security infrastructure related to the White House ballroom project.
  • The bill includes $1.5 billion for Department of Justice operations, including FBI and DEA work.
  • Over $60 billion of the total package is designated for immigration enforcement.
  • The $1 billion for the Secret Service is restricted to security infrastructure and cannot be used for non-security elements of the ballroom project.
  • The President has requested the bill be ready for his signature by June 1, 2026.
  • The White House states the ballroom construction itself is funded by private donations.
  • The proposal follows a previous $75 billion influx of funding from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCustoms and Border Protection“Federal agency receiving funding”dateJune 1, 2026“Deadline for the bill to be on the President's desk”organizationSecret Service“Federal agency receiving $1 billion for security”bill_numberOne Big Beautiful Bill Act“Previous legislation providing $75 billion in funding”personElizabeth Warren“Democratic Senator from Massachusetts”personDavis Ingle“White House spokesman”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”organizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“Federal agency receiving funding”