Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
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Overview
The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 provides funding for the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of fiscal year 2026, ending September 30, 2026. It addresses the partial shutdown that occurred in February 2026 by providing appropriations for various agencies within DHS, including Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Transportation Security Administration, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service. The bill also includes provisions for back pay for affected federal employees and addresses specific issues like border security, infrastructure improvements, and oversight of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis.
Key provisions
- Provides appropriations for all major DHS agencies and programs, including Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Transportation Security Administration, the Coast Guard, and the Secret Service.
- Authorizes back pay for federal employees affected by the previous partial shutdown.
- Allocates funds for procurement of vehicles and vessels for DHS agencies.
- Includes funding for infrastructure improvements at DHS facilities.
- Provides funding for intelligence analysis and situational awareness activities.
- Addresses specific issues related to border security, such as funding for fentanyl interdiction and recreational vessel documentation.
- Requires the submission of reports on agency performance and acquisitions.
- Includes provisions related to the protection of the Secretary of Homeland Security and restrictions on the use of funds for certain types of unmanned aircraft.
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