Congress passed a major spending package that funds most of the federal government through September 30, 2026. But Homeland Security got only a short, two-week extension through February 13. If DHS isn’t fully funded by then, it technically shuts down.
However, large sums already allocated — mostly to ICE — mean operations may continue unevenly, with agencies like FEMA potentially affected.
Lawmakers are debating whether to fund DHS fully, partially, or exclude immigration enforcement agencies altogether.
Meanwhile, the House passed several bills on taxes, mining, and veterans’ benefits, none yet law.
In a bittersweet win, long-delayed funding for pediatric cancer research finally passed alongside restored community health center funding.
The above summarizes GovTrack’s Feb. 6, 2026 article “Government Fully Funded for a Week-ish” by Amy West.