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H.R. 7481 · 119TH CONGRESS

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

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This bill would provide 2026 funding for several DHS agencies, excluding ICE, CBP, and certain management and oversight activities.

AI summary based on the official CRS summary on Congress.gov.

What it does

This bill would provide fiscal year 2026 funding for several agencies within the Department of Homeland Security, including the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Secret Service, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It also proposes appropriations for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and various training and research offices. Notably, the legislation would not provide funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or certain management activities that have received appropriations in previous years.

Who is affected

This bill directly affects several agencies within the Department of Homeland Security that receive funding, including the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Secret Service, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Other impacted entities include the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Federal Protective Service, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers. Conversely, the bill excludes funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Key provisions

  • Funding for Transportation and Maritime Security. The bill provides fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • Support for Emergency Management and Infrastructure Protection. Appropriations are designated for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
  • Funding for Law Enforcement and Protective Services. The legislation allocates funds for the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Protective Service, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers.
  • Appropriations for Immigration Services and Research. The bill funds U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services as well as the Science and Technology Directorate.
  • Exclusion of Specific DHS Agencies. The act explicitly does not provide funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or the management activities of the Office of the Secretary.

Fiscal impact

Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available

Effective dates

The bill provides appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year.

Relationship to existing law

This bill provides fiscal year 2026 funding for several existing agencies and programs within the Department of Homeland Security, though it departs from prior appropriations acts by excluding funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and certain management activities.

Stated purpose

The bill provides fiscal year 2026 appropriations for various agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security, including the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Secret Service, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It excludes funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and certain departmental management activities.