This emergency funding is expected to be exhausted by the end of April. While employees will likely receive their early May paychecks, they face missing pay starting May 22, 2026 , without new congressional action.
DHS has been operating using a $10 billion emergency "slush fund" authorized by President Trump via the One Big Beautiful Bill Act .
The United States is currently experiencing a prolonged partial that has heavily impacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for 73 days as of April 28, 2026. While most federal agencies were funded in early February, DHS remains caught in a legislative stalemate over border funding. Current Status and Immediate Risks
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