- The House of Representatives has moved forward with a vote on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, following successful negotiations.
- Representative Johnson played a key role in addressing and alleviating GOP concerns specifically related to ethanol, which were a sticking point in the discussions.
- The House Rules Committee has given its approval for a spending bill that includes funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Reps. Tom Cole and Rosa DeLauro have been instrumental in navigating the complex bipartisan negotiations required to advance the bill.
- The challenges centered around conservative concerns, but compromises were achieved to push the bill forward.
- This development marks a significant step in securing necessary funding for DHS operations amidst ongoing political negotiations.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-funding-heads-house-vote-after-johnson-quells-gop-revolt-over-ethanol)
