While the legislation funds major departments through September, the critical Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is only funded until February 13, setting up a sharp deadline for lawmakers. This 10-day window forces Congress to immediately confront contentious debates over immigration enforcement. Democrats are demanding increased accountability, including the use of judicial warrants for ICE arrests and mandatory body cameras—reforms Secretary Kristi Noem has partially begun implementing. The ongoing political clash centers on border control versus law enforcement oversight.