""It has some problematic language because it was haphazardly drafted," Johnson said of the bill funding the non-immigration parts of DHS."
""I think we did everything we can to ensure that everything is appropriately funded," Thune said."
""We're working with the House to see if there's a way to do that," Thune said, indicating a willingness to collaborate on the bill."
""A wide group of members want to strip that language from the Senate bill, avoiding taking a vote seen as defunding law enforcement.""
Johnson is modifying the Senate-passed DHS bill to secure House votes, addressing problematic language that zeroes out funding for ICE and Border Patrol. DHS warns of a funding shortfall soon. Thune supports ensuring appropriate funding and is open to collaboration with Johnson. A wide group of House members seeks to remove defunding language from the Senate bill, considering a final vote after the reconciliation process. Minor edits may require Senate approval again, risking a department shutdown through mid-May.
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