Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Funding Lapse Begins
DHS officially enters a funding lapse; pay for TSA and CBP employees is suspended.
Bill Failure
A final vote on a compromise funding bill fails to reach the required majority in the House.
Negotiations Stall
Bipartisan talks in the Senate break down over border security and immigration provisions.
Funding Deadline Warning
Initial warnings issued as the DHS funding deadline approached without a clear legislative path.
The U.S. Congress has once again failed to pass a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, leaving TSA and CBP personnel without pay. This legislative impasse raises immediate alarms regarding airport congestion and the potential disruption of critical air cargo supply chains.