BREAKING: Senate passes DHS funding bill (H.R. 7147) as amended — shutdown not over yet

What just happened:

The United States Senate has passed H.R. 7147 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act) as amended

•	Passed by voice vote

•	This is the first successful action after multiple failed attempts

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Important detail:

The bill was passed “as amended”, meaning the Senate made changes to the version previously considered.

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What that means:

Because the Senate changed the bill:

•	It must go back to the United States House of Representatives

•	The House must approve the Senate’s version before anything becomes law

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What happens next:

1.	House votes on the amended bill

2.	If approved → sent to the President

3.	President signs → DHS funding restored

4.	Shutdown ends

5.	Employees receive back pay (processing takes time)

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Where things stand right now:

•	Senate has acted

•	House has NOT yet approved the amended version

•	Bill has NOT been signed into law

•	Shutdown is still ongoing (for now)

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TSA / DHS employee impact:

•	Employees are still unpaid as of now

•	Back pay is guaranteed once funding is restored

•	Actual deposits will depend on payroll processing timelines

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Bottom line:

This is a major step forward, but not the finish line yet.

The shutdown does not officially end until the House approves the changes and the bill is signed.