To provide funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026, to require that the Department be responsive to congressional offices during such a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Summary
The bill authorizes money to cover the Department of Homeland Security’s administrative costs if there is a lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026. It also requires the department to continue all normal functions, including responding to congressional inquiries, during any shutdown. This aims to prevent a total halt of DHS operations while funding is delayed.
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