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Amendments · SAMDT 4273
ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS· SENATE
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 4273
To provide continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security.
PROPOSED JAN 30· LAST ACTION JAN 30
- Adopted, not yet law
- Amendment, not the bill
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
JAN 30
“Amendment SA 4273 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.”
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- SAMDT 4272To eliminate funding for refugee and entrant assistance.FAILED
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- SAMDT 4287To prevent the deferral or rescission of appropriations within 90 days of their expiration.FAILED
- SAMDT 4286To eliminate funding for the United States African Development Foundation.ADOPTED
- SAMDT 4236To strike all earmarks.
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment adds temporary funding for the Department of Homeland Security to a larger government spending bill. It ensures that agencies like the TSA, Coast Guard, and Border Patrol can keep operating while Congress works on a permanent long-term budget for them.
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KEY POINTS
3POINT 01
Prevents a partial shutdown
It bridges the gap for Homeland Security funding so the agency doesn't run out of money while other parts of the government are already funded.
POINT 02
Temporary 'stopgap' funding
As a 'continuing' appropriation, it maintains current spending levels rather than setting new, permanent policy for the entire year.
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Bipartisan support
Passing by Unanimous Consent indicates that both parties agreed the funding was necessary and non-controversial at the time.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Maine
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSJAN 30
Amendment SA 4273 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
JAN 30
Amendment SA 4273 proposed by Senator Collins. (consideration: CR S415) To provide continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security.
JAN 30
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 4273 proposed by Senator Collins.
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeSenate Amendment
NumberSAMDT 4273
Congress119th
ChamberSenate
StatusADOPTED
ProposedJan 30, 2026
SubmittedJan 29, 2026
Last actionJan 30, 2026
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ADOPTED· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · PROPOSED JAN 30, 2026
Senate AmendmentSAMDT 4273
To provide continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security.
PROPOSED JAN 30, 2026· SUBMITTED JAN 29, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 30, 2026
DISPOSITION
ADOPTED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
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