Federal · 119th Congress
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Policy areaEconomics and Public Finance
Summary
This act provides FY2026 appropriations for agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) except for (1) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and (2) the U.S. Border Patrol.
The act also includes provisions that approve obligations and provide for back pay related to the partial DHS shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, due to a lapse in appropriations for DHS.
(Sec. 3) This section provides that references to this Act included in any division of this act refer only to the provisions of that division unless the act expressly provides otherwise.
(Sec. 4) This section provides that the explanatory statement regarding this act that was printed in the Congressional Record has the same effect with respect to the allocation of funds and implementation of this act as a joint explanatory statement of a conference committee. It also specifies exceptions related to funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Security Operations that is excluded from this act.
(Sec. 5) This section specifies that the sums in this act are appropriated for FY2026.
DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
TITLE I--DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INTELLIGENCE, SITUATIONAL AWARENESS, AND OVERSIGHT
This title provides appropriations to DHS for
the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management; the Management Directorate; Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness; and the Office of Inspector General. (Sec. 101) This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) listing all grants and contracts awarded during FY2025 and FY2026 without a full and open competition. The OIG must review the report for compliance with laws and regulations and submit the results to Congress.
(Sec. 102) This section requires the DHS Chief Financial Officer to submit monthly budget and staffing reports to Congress.
(Sec. 103) This section requires DHS to notify Congress of proposed transfers from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund to any DHS agency and prohibits obligation of the funds until Congress is notified of the transfer.
(Sec. 104) This section requires all official costs for the use of government aircraft by DHS to support official travel of the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary to be paid from amounts made available for the Office of the Secretary.
(Sec. 105) This section requires the Under Secretary for Management to (1) provide quarterly briefings to Congress on specified acquisition programs, and (2) submit each approved Acquisition Decision Memorandum for the programs to Congress within five business days of approval.
(Sec. 106) This section prohibits funding from being used for certain new pilot or demonstration programs unless DHS provides specified information to Congress regarding the objectives, assessment methodology, and implementation plan for the program.
(Sec. 107) This section prohibits the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis from using funds provided by this division to conduct certain intelligence collection activities, including:
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Floor votes8
Fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 74. (CR S1651-1652)Senate · Mar 26, 202653–47
Upon reconsideration, third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 71. (CR S1599-1600)Senate · Mar 25, 202654–46
Upon reconsideration, second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 37. Record Vote Number: 59. (CR S1425)Senate · Mar 20, 202647–37
Third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 54. (CR S1034)Senate · Mar 12, 202651–46
Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 47.Senate · Mar 5, 202651–45
Second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 39. (CR S641)Senate · Feb 24, 202650–45
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 38.Senate · Feb 12, 202652–47
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)House · Jan 22, 2026220–207
Other titles4
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this billShort Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this billShort Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill textShort Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment Senate for portions of this bill
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill textShort Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment Senate bill text
Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026Short Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment House bill textShort Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment Senate for portions of this bill
Legislative history76
Apr 30, 2026
PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-86.
Apr 30, 2026
PresidentSigned by President.
Apr 30, 2026
House · FloorPresented to President.
Apr 30, 2026
Resolving differencesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2026
Resolving differencesOn 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)
Apr 30, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - 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.
Apr 30, 2026
Resolving differencesMr. 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)
Apr 30, 2026
House · FloorMr. 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.
Apr 2, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 2, 2026
Senate · FloorMotion to table the House message to accompany H.R. 7147 agreed to by Voice Vote.
Apr 2, 2026
Senate · FloorMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1696)
Apr 2, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
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Documents11
Texts
Public Law 119-86LatestPublic LawU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 30, 2026The final text sent to the PresidentEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 1, 2026As the House passed it, with the House's amendmentEngrossed Amendment HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 27, 2026As the Senate passed it, with the Senate's amendmentEngrossed Amendment SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 27, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 22, 2026As placed on the Senate calendarPlaced on Calendar SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 2, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 20, 2026
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