US House Holds Hearing on DHS Shutdown Impacts

As of late March 2026, the U.S.

House of Representatives is holding critical hearings to address the ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Since February 14, a political stalemate over immigration policy has left major agencies—including the TSA, FEMA, and the Secret Service—without necessary funding.

This financial pressure has led to increased staff turnover and high rates of absenteeism, particularly among TSA agents.

These personnel shortages are causing longer wait times at airports, while CISA officials have warned that the shutdown hinders their ability to defend against evolving cyber threats.

Furthermore, FEMA’s disaster preparedness remains compromised, and essential modernization projects are stalled.

The hearings serve as a tense battleground between Republicans, who argue the funding lapse endangers national security, and Democrats, who continue to advocate for immigration reforms.