As Senate Republicans Move to Give ICE, CBP Up to $140 Billion, Data Emerges Showing the Agencies Sitting on Over $100 Billion From Previous Reconciliation Bill
April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement on April 22, 2026:
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As Senate Republicans Move to Give ICE, CBP Up to $140 Billion, Data Emerges Showing the Agencies Sitting on Over $100 Billion from Previous Reconciliation Bill
$103 Billion in Funding for ICE, CBP Remains Unobligated as of March
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As Senate Republicans prepare to vote on a budg . . .
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As Senate Republicans Move to Give ICE, CBP Up to $140 Billion, Data Emerges Showing the Agencies Sitting on Over $100 Billion from Previous Reconciliation Bill
$103 Billion in Funding for ICE, CBP Remains Unobligated as of March
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As Senate Republicans prepare to vote on a budg . . .