Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) proposed on Sunday that Congress fund four agencies within the Department of Homeland Security while continuing separate reform discussions for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Kaine's comments come as Democrats maintain their position against reopening DHS funding without significant reforms to immigration enforcement agencies. The Virginia senator suggested passing funding bills for the other DHS components while confining reform discussions specifically to ICE and CBP.

The Democratic stance on DHS funding has intensified following recent military strikes against Iran launched by President Trump. Party leaders are continuing to amplify demands for stricter oversight and operational changes to immigration enforcement agencies.

The Department of Homeland Security houses multiple agencies beyond immigration enforcement, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Transportation Security Administration, Coast Guard, and Secret Service. Kaine's proposal would separate funding for these agencies from the ongoing disputes over immigration policy reforms.

Democrats appear unified in their approach despite potential political risks, with rank-and-file members supporting leadership's position on conditioning DHS funding on enforcement reforms. The party's strategy represents a significant political calculation amid broader national security concerns.