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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
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Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
INTRO JAN 20· LAST ACTION APR 30
PASSAGE CHANCES
BECAME LAW
READING
85MIN
COSPONSORS
0
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it determines how a crucial federal department, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will operate for the upcoming year. DHS is responsible for many vital services, including national security, managing disasters, and some aspects of cybersecurity. If this bill passes, it provides financial stability for many DHS functions, ensuring they can continue their work, but it notably withholds funds from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and certain border security operations within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from this specific funding source.
If this bill were not to pass, or if the excluded funds are not secured through other legislative actions, many DHS operations could face severe disruptions, potentially impacting public safety and national security. The decision to explicitly zero out funding for ICE and specific border security operations is a major policy move that could significantly change immigration enforcement and border management, potentially leading to operational challenges for those specific agencies or requiring other legislative solutions to fund their activities.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Allocates specific funding amounts for various Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
This ensures that essential DHS functions, from management to intelligence, have the resources to operate.
PROVISION 02
Explicitly sets to $0 the funding amounts for "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement" and "Border Security Operations" under "U.S. Customs and Border Protection" in the referenced appropriations table.
This significantly impacts the financial capacity and operational scope of these specific border and immigration enforcement agencies.
PROVISION 03
Requires the DHS Secretary to report all grants and contracts awarded without full and open competition during fiscal years 2025-2026 to the Inspector General.
This increases transparency and oversight of how DHS awards contracts, aiming to prevent waste and ensure fair practices.
PROVISION 04
Mandates monthly budget and staffing reports from the DHS Chief Financial Officer to Congressional committees.
This provides Congress with continuous insight into DHS spending and personnel levels, enhancing accountability.
Mr. Alford asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 7147, with the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, to recede from the House amendment, and to concur in the Senate amendment. Objection heard.
FLOOR
APR 30
Mr. Alford moved that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment (consideration: CR H3311-3322)
HOUSE · RESOLVINGDIFFERENCES
APR 30
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment.
HOUSE · FLOOR
APR 30
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3311-3321)
Voters should care about this bill because it determines how a crucial federal department, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will operate for the upcoming year. DHS is responsible for many vital services, including national security, managing disasters, and some aspects of cybersecurity. If this bill passes, it provides financial stability for many DHS functions, ensuring they can continue their work, but it notably withholds funds from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and certain border security operations within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from this specific funding source.
If this bill were not to pass, or if the excluded funds are not secured through other legislative actions, many DHS operations could face severe disruptions, potentially impacting public safety and national security. The decision to explicitly zero out funding for ICE and specific border security operations is a major policy move that could significantly change immigration enforcement and border management, potentially leading to operational challenges for those specific agencies or requiring other legislative solutions to fund their activities.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Allocates specific funding amounts for various Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
This ensures that essential DHS functions, from management to intelligence, have the resources to operate.
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Explicitly sets to $0 the funding amounts for "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement" and "Border Security Operations" under "U.S. Customs and Border Protection" in the referenced appropriations table.
This significantly impacts the financial capacity and operational scope of these specific border and immigration enforcement agencies.
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Requires the DHS Secretary to report all grants and contracts awarded without full and open competition during fiscal years 2025-2026 to the Inspector General.
This increases transparency and oversight of how DHS awards contracts, aiming to prevent waste and ensure fair practices.
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Mandates monthly budget and staffing reports from the DHS Chief Financial Officer to Congressional committees.
This provides Congress with continuous insight into DHS spending and personnel levels, enhancing accountability.
Office of the Secretary and Executive Management operations and support
discretionary
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
$8,911,000
Office of the Secretary and Executive Management procurement, construction, and improvements
discretionary
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
$1,690,380,000
Management Directorate operations and support
discretionary
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
$58,106,000
Management Directorate procurement, construction, and improvements
discretionary
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
$340,819,000
Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness operations and support
discretionary
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
GLOSSARY
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Appropriations
Money specifically set aside by Congress for a government agency or program to spend.
Fiscal Year
The 12-month period the government uses for budgeting, usually starting on October 1st and ending on September 30th of the following year.
Explanatory Statement
A document provided by a congressional committee that explains how funds are intended to be spent and provides more detailed instructions for an appropriations bill.
Continuing Appropriations Act
A type of bill that provides temporary funding for federal agencies and programs when a regular appropriations bill has not been enacted by the start of the fiscal year.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
A U.S. government department responsible for public security, including border security, counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and disaster response.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
A federal law enforcement agency under DHS responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the U.S. and investigating criminal and terrorist activity.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
ACTION TIMELINE
140 EVENTS
APR 30
Mr. Alford asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 7147, with the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, to recede from the House amendment, and to concur in the Senate amendment. Objection heard.
FLOOR
APR 30
Mr. Alford moved that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment (consideration: CR H3311-3322)
RESOLVINGDIFFERENCES
APR 30
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment.
FLOOR
APR 30
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3311-3321)
Funding availability for certain Office of Inspector General amounts.
$257,599,000
Office of Inspector General operations and support
discretionary
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026
A federal law enforcement agency under DHS responsible for securing U.S. borders and ports of entry, facilitating legitimate trade and travel, and enforcing immigration and customs laws.
Inspector General
An official within a government agency whose job is to audit and investigate waste, fraud, and abuse within that agency.
Roll Call #42
Party-Line
On Passage
PassedRequires ½ majority
220 Yes207 No4 NV
220 Yes207 No4 NV
Requires: Simple MajorityD majority: noR majority: yes
