01 — The Text
What.
- Allocates federal funds to Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026 across five major areas: management, security/enforcement, preparedness, research, and services.
- Funds border patrol (CBP), immigration enforcement (ICE), airport security (TSA), Coast Guard, Secret Service, FEMA, and cybersecurity agency.
- Sets spending rules and restrictions on how DHS must use appropriated money throughout the fiscal year.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Taxpayers fund daily operations of border checkpoints, airport screeners, disaster response, and immigration enforcement—this bill determines staffing and capability levels.
- Border states and airports get direct resources; federal disaster victims depend on FEMA funding levels set here.
- Budget size (not disclosed in summary) determines whether agencies hire, maintain current staffing, or reduce operations.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill passed House Appropriations Committee on June 26, 2025; now awaits full House floor vote before moving to Senate.
- Congress must pass this or a continuing resolution by September 30, 2025, or DHS shuts down.
- Track floor votes at House.gov or contact your representative to weigh in on DHS funding priorities.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jun 26, 2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
- Jun 26, 2025 — The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-173, by Mr. Amodei (NV).
- Jun 26, 2025 — The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-173, by Mr. Amodei (NV).