Received in the Senate.
Summary
The Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act provides the Department of Homeland Security with its FY2026 budget, allocating billions to immigration enforcement, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and other components while setting strict limits on certain expenses. It directs purchases such as body‑worn cameras and police‑type vehicles, restricts use of funds for poorly performing detention contracts, and adds extensive reporting and briefing requirements for DHS officials.
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