Air Travel and Airport Security
Air traffic controllers are funded through the Department of Transportation, whose budget has already been approved. As a result, air traffic control services will continue without interruption.
However, Transportation Security Administration officers fall under DHS authority. TSA personnel would remain on duty but would work without pay. If the shutdown continues for an extended period, staffing shortages could eventually lead to longer airport security lines.
Immigration Enforcement
Immigration enforcement operations are expected to proceed. Last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act provided $165 billion in supplemental funding, including $75 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and $65 billion for Customs and Border Protection.
Because of that funding allocation, enforcement activities are not expected to slow despite the lapse in discretionary funding. The unsuccessful DHS funding bill would have provided $64 billion for the fiscal year.
Secret Service and Protective Operations
Protective services for the president and vice president will continue uninterrupted. Core security operations at the White House are also expected to remain active.
