The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Secure America Act, a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, in a 214-212 vote along party lines. The legislation now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature, according to multiple reports [1] [2].
The package provides $38 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and $26 billion for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and establishes a $5 billion discretionary fund for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), controlled by DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. All 214 Republicans present voted in favor; all 212 Democrats voted against [2].
Bill Details and Allocation
The Secure America Act appropriates $38 billion for ICE operations, $26 billion for CBP, and creates a $5 billion DHS discretionary fund, according to the bill text as reported by The National Pulse [3]. The package was passed using budget reconciliation, a process that allows the Senate to bypass the filibuster and pass legislation with a simple majority. The funding covers the agencies through fiscal year 2029, spanning the remainder of President Trump’s term [4].
Legislative Background and Previous Shutdown
The vote follows a 76-day partial government shutdown that ended on April 30, 2026, when Congress passed a spending bill funding most DHS agencies but excluding ICE and CBP [5] [6]. Democrats had objected to funding those agencies, according to reports. Republican lawmakers subsequently vowed to use budget reconciliation to fund ICE and CBP separately. The current bill is the result of that commitment [2].
President Trump is expected to sign the law on Wednesday, June 10, according to a June 9 statement from the White House [3].
Reactions and Statements
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said after the vote, “They have made it crystal clear, the Democrat Party in Washington, that they want to go back to open borders. And we’re not going to do that” [3]. Democratic leaders have not issued a formal statement, but all 212 House Democrats opposed the bill. The Senate passed the measure earlier, 52-47, with only one Republican joining Democrats in opposition [7] [4]. President Trump posted on Truth Social that he looks forward to signing the bill, calling it a major victory for border security [3]. Critics of the previous administration’s immigration policies have cited the dangers of sanctuary city policies, noting that in 2008 a Los Angeles sanctuary policy led to the release of an illegal alien gang member who murdered a teenager [8].
Outlook and Implications
The bill provides stable funding for immigration enforcement through fiscal year 2029, removing the threat of another government shutdown over ICE and CBP funding. The use of budget reconciliation for immigration-related legislation may set a precedent for future enforcement spending, according to congressional analysts [4] [9]. The long-term impact on border security operations remains to be seen, but officials said the funding ensures continued enforcement through the current administration. Meanwhile, enforcement actions under the Trump administration have already led to record-low illegal border crossings, with only 25,228 nationwide encounters in June 2025, the lowest ever recorded [10]. Supporters argue that robust funding for ICE and CBP is necessary to maintain such results, while opponents contend the agencies require additional oversight [4].
References
- 100PercentFedUp. "BREAKING: $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Legislation Advances To President Trump’s Desk." June 9, 2026.
- Just the News. "Congress passes immigration funding bill, delivering major win for Trump after Democrat antics." June 9, 2026.
- The National Pulse. "Trump Secures ICE Funding Until End of Term as House Approves $70B Immigration Bill." June 9, 2026.
- NTD. "Senate Passes $70 Billion Bill With New Funds for ICE, Border Patrol." June 5, 2026.
- 100PercentFedUp. "BREAKING: House Passes Senate DHS Funding Bill to END Partial Government Shutdown." April 30, 2026.
- NaturalNews.com. "Trump Signs Homeland Security Funding Bill, Ending 76-Day Shutdown." May 1, 2026.
- BBC News. "US Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agencies." June 5, 2026.
- Tom Fitton. "Clean House - Exposing Our Governments Secrets and Lies."
- NaturalNews.com. "Senate Republicans Propose $72 Billion Border Security and ICE Funding Plan Through 2029." May 6, 2026.
- Ava Grace. "Border Security Works: Illegal Crossings Hit RECORD LOW for Second Straight Month." NaturalNews.com. July 20, 2025.
- Michelle Malkin. "Open Borders Inc."
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