The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement Tuesday warning that "Another Democrat Government Shutdown Dramatically Hurts America's National Security."
DHS said the partial block on DHS funding will disrupt operations across the department's major components, including cybersecurity offices.
"Shutting down the DHS means cutting off resources and funding to FEMA, TSA, the Coast Guard, and thousands of federal law enforcement officers," said Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary for public affairs.
McLaughlin said the funding lapse will leave "260,000 men and women who defend our homeland" without the mission support needed to carry out national security responsibilities.
DHS said operational planning and mission-critical procurement will be delayed, making it more difficult to respond to urgent threats, including in cyberspace and to critical infrastructure.
The department outlined specific impacts across its components.
As for the Coast Guard, DHS noted that military families could face disruptions in housing, utilities, and base support if vendors reduce or stop services, while fleet operations could see canceled patrols and flights.
At the Transportation Security Administration, DHS warned that frontline officers will continue working through the shutdown, with the potential for increased airport wait times the longer the lapse continues.
Customs and Border Protection sites may be unable to pay rent as well for utilities, phone service, and supplies, raising the risk of operational disruptions and delays in mission priorities.
The department also noted that in some sectors, CBP's Honor Guard may be unable to travel to provide funeral honors for current and retired employees.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency could see disaster relief funding run dry, grant payments delayed, and training at the National Fire Academy canceled until funding is restored.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations will continue, but DHS said procurement delays and unreimbursed travel costs could affect personnel.
At the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, contractor payment interruptions could disrupt training for future law enforcement officers, while infrastructure and equipment maintenance would be deferred.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services may face operational bottlenecks in the E-Verify program because certain procurement actions require appropriated funding.
The Secret Service could face delayed vehicle maintenance, unpaid contracts supporting protective and criminal operations, and disruptions to IT support that increase system vulnerabilities.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency may have to cancel prevention and preparedness work, including infrastructure assessments, simulation exercises, stakeholder trainings, and international engagements.
DHS also posted a notice that due to the lapse in federal funding, its website "will not be actively managed" and may not be updated until appropriations are enacted.
Senate Democrats have blocked legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, insisting on new restrictions on federal immigration enforcement before approving appropriations, which has resulted in a partial DHS funding lapse and a shutdown of many of the department's operations.
The standoff has persisted through recessed sessions of Congress with no deal in sight.
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