Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
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Overview
This bill allocates funds for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, covering various areas including management, intelligence, border security, emergency preparedness, and infrastructure security. It provides appropriations for agencies like Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The bill also includes provisions related to grant programs, security technology, and disaster relief efforts.
Key provisions
- Provides appropriations for various DHS agencies and programs, including Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Allocates funds for grant programs such as the State Homeland Security Grant Program, Nonprofit Security Grant Program, and Assistance to Firefighter Grants.
- Authorizes funding for security technology, including border security technologies and flood hazard mapping.
- Includes funding for disaster preparedness and response, such as the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and Community Project Funding.
- Establishes requirements and restrictions on the use of funds, including limitations on certain types of waivers and restrictions on the use of funds for specific activities.
- Addresses issues related to transportation security, including requirements for passenger screening and the use of funds for Amtrak security.
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