House passes Senate DHS bill
Definition
A legislative milestone in the U.S. Congress where the House of Representatives approves a bill originating from or amended by the Senate pertaining to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), typically involving funding, appropriations, or operational authorizations to avert government shutdowns.
Commonly used in news headlines to describe bipartisan or last-minute congressional action ensuring continued operations for DHS agencies like ICE and CBP amid budget disputes.
Examples
After endless filibusters and finger-pointing, the House passes Senate DHS bill, heroically rescuing federal paychecks from the brink of partisan oblivion.
In a masterclass of Washington wizardry, the House passes Senate DHS bill stuffed with just enough immigration tweaks to keep everyone pretending it's about security.
Chip Roy rolled his eyes skyward as the House passes Senate DHS bill, averting a shutdown that would have made even the most dedicated border hawks miss their salaries.
With shutdown specters looming larger than unvetted caravans, the House passes Senate DHS bill, brilliantly extending the funding drama into overtime.
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