Friday, April 17, 2026 · Capitol Hill
WANT TO EXPAND THE RECONCILIATION PACKAGE...
House Republicans are holding up DHS funding until Democrats show real movement on expanding the reconciliation package. FY27 appropriations for Financial Services and General Government are advancing in the background. The standoff puts child safety priorities like porn age verification and Home Savings Accounts squarely in play for the final deal.
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