New Delhi, April 2 -- Republican leaders in the US Congress have proposed a two-pronged approach to resolve the legislative impasse over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson said lawmakers aim to first pass a short-term bill to end the partial shutdown, followed by a longer-term funding package.

The initial focus is on passing a bill to fully reopen the department and ensure federal employees are paid.

"Congress will fully reopen the Department, make sure all federal workers are paid, and specifically fund immigration enforcement and border security for the next three years," the leaders said in a joint statement.

Although Congress is current...