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.
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Latest action on H.R. 7744: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Who this affects: This bill touches the daily work of hundreds of thousands of federal employees and the lives of millions of people who interact with DHS agencies, from travelers going through airport security to communities recovering from disasters to immigrants in detention.
Why this matters: DHS touches everyday life more than most people realize. This bill decides how many border agents patrol the border, how quickly FEMA responds after a hurricane, whether your local fire department gets federal support, and how well the government defends against cyberattacks. The policy conditions in this bill also shape how the government treats people in immigration detention and how much Congress can see about what DHS is doing with taxpayer money.
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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.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR7744. Modern Action explains Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Appropriations
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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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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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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