Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The bill provides roughly $7.6 billion for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, directing money to intelligence, transportation security, the Coast Guard, FEMA grant programs, and other core activities. It also sets strict limits on how the money can be spent—barring certain weapons, contracts, and detainee transfers—and requires detailed quarterly reports and briefings to Congress.
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