HR 7844
To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to transfer funds between accounts under the Department of Homeland Security during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:49 AM
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Bill overview
This bill would give the Secretary of Homeland Security the ability to move money between different accounts within the department during a government shutdown or lapse in appropriations. Specifically, the Secretary can transfer unobligated funds from certain appropriations to other accounts, excluding those related to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The bill also prohibits using these transferred funds for new hires within the department. This measure aims to ensure critical operations can continue during periods when Congress has not approved funding.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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