Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Plain Language Summary
# DHS Appropriations Act, 2026 Summary **What It Does:** This bill would allocate federal funding for the Department of Homeland Security's operations during fiscal year 2026. It covers money for major DHS agencies and programs, including border security (Customs and Border Protection), immigration enforcement (ICE), airport security (TSA), the Coast Guard, Secret Service, cybersecurity efforts, and disaster response through FEMA. The bill also funds internal DHS management, oversight, and inspector general operations. **Who It Affects:** This spending bill impacts Americans who travel by air, use ports or cross borders; communities relying on disaster relief and emergency response; and federal employees working in homeland security roles.
It also indirectly affects taxpayers funding these operations. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (HR 4213), meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process. It was introduced by Representative Mark Amodei (R-NV) and has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate. Appropriations bills like this are routine annual legislation needed to fund government agencies, though the specific funding levels and priorities may be debated during the committee process.
CRS Official Summary
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for Departmental Management, Intelligence, Situational Awareness, and Oversight, includingthe Office of the Secretary and Executive Management;the Management Directorate;Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness; andthe Office of Inspector General.In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations, includingU.S. Customs and Border Protection,U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,the Transportation Security Administration,the U.S. Coast Guard, andthe U.S. Secret Service.The bill provides appropriations for Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, includingthe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, andthe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).The bill provides appropriations for Research, Development, Training, and Services, includingU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, andthe Science and Technology Directorate.The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.