Officially: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill funds every part of Homeland Security for 2026, from border agents to FEMA disaster relief to cybersecurity defense. It sets strict rules on how the money is used, adds new oversight of immigration detention, and confirms pay for federal workers affected by a recent funding lapse.
Where it stands
Sitting in Appropriations
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (3/9/2026)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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