Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

Summary

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 This bill provides appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the remainder of FY2026. It also ends the partial DHS shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, because the continuing resolution (CR) that was funding DHS expired and a regular FY2026 DHS appropriations bill had not been enacted. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for Departmental Management, Intelligence, Situational Awareness, and Oversight, including the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management; the Management Directorate; Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness; and the Office of Inspector General. In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Secret Service. The bill provides appropriations for Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The bill provides appropriations for Research, Development, Training, and Services, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and the Science and Technology Directorate. The bill also authorizes back pay, in accordance with current law, for federal employees who were affected by the partial DHS shutdown. Finally, the bill ratifies and approves certain obligations that were incurred during the partial DHS shutdown, including obligations incurred to maintain the essential level of activity to protect life and property and bring about an orderly termination of government functions.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

House Committee on Appropriations · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to House Committee on the Budget · U.S. House of Representatives, Senate Committee on Appropriations · U.S. Senate, Senate Committee on the Budget · U.S. Senate.

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Related bills

• H.R. 4213Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026Related bill
• H.R. 7147Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.Related bill
• H.R. 7148Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Related bill
• H.R. 7481Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026Related bill
• H.R. 8029Pay Our Homeland Defenders ActRelated bill

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Full history

1. Mar 9, 2026

   In committee

   Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

   U.S. House

2. Mar 9, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

   U.S. Senate

3. Mar 5, 2026

   Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 7744.

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7744.

   U.S. House of Representatives

4. Mar 5, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

5. Mar 5, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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