Senate Republicans advanced a fiscal year 2026 budget resolution in late April that unlocks reconciliation instructions for the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees to produce legislation providing up to $70 billion in additional spending authority, primarily for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection operations. Draft text released in early May received Congressional Budget Office scoring at roughly $72 billion over the decade, with committee markups scheduled for the week of May 19 ahead of potential floor action. The process allows passage by simple majority, bypassing the filibuster, and aligns with Republican priorities on border enforcement following earlier lapsed appropriations. Timing pressures center on completing Senate consideration before June, though internal GOP divisions over the scope of provisions could influence the pace of amendments and final votes.