The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that a $1 billion Secret Service funding provision included in a Republican‑drafted budget and immigration enforcement package cannot advance under the chamber’s budget rules. The decision affects a portion of the funding that would have supported security infrastructure connected to a proposed White House ballroom.
According to reporting from national outlets, the provision was part of a larger immigration enforcement and security package. The parliamentarian determined that the funding did not meet the requirements for inclusion under the Senate’s reconciliation‑style process, which limits what types of measures can pass with a simple majority.
Republican lawmakers had argued that the funding was intended to support Secret Service operations and security upgrades. Democrats raised concerns about the scope of the funding and questioned whether the ballroom‑related portion should be included in a fast‑track budget bill.
The ruling means the provision would require 60 votes to advance, a threshold that is unlikely to be met in the current Senate. Lawmakers may attempt to revise the language, but it is unclear whether any rewrite would satisfy procedural rules.
The broader immigration and security package remains under discussion as congressional leaders review next steps following the parliamentarian’s decision.