Senate Republicans Advance $72 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill
Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to open debate on a $72 billion reconciliation package that funds immigration enforcement agencies through fiscal year 2029. The measure follows a mid-May delay and comes after the administration dropped plans for a compensation fund.
ksl.comSenate Republicans voted Wednesday to open debate on a $72 billion reconciliation package funding immigration enforcement agencies through fiscal year 2029. The vote followed a mid-May delay when senators left for recess without acting on the measure. Concerns centered on administration plans to create a fund compensating individuals who allege federal targeting.
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