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Congress Enacts 2026 Federal Funding Package Following Brief Shutdown

After a brief three-day government shutdown, Congress successfully passed a comprehensive $90 billion funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security and broader federal operations. The legislation prioritizes disaster relief, cybersecurity, and telehealth access while implementing new accountability measures for border and security personnel.

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Key Points

  • President Trump signed H.R. 7148, securing full-year federal funding through September 2026 and ending a short government shutdown.
  • The $90 billion DHS budget prioritizes disaster relief and enhanced cybersecurity infrastructure.
  • New accountability measures include mandatory body cameras for border agents and the removal of TSA screening exemptions for officials.
  • Legislative focus transitioned from emergency stopgap measures to a formal bipartisan floor debate on long-term agency funding.
  • The final funding package successfully extended critical telehealth regulations to ensure continued healthcare access.
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