01 — The Text
What.
- Ends a partial DHS shutdown that started February 14, 2026 by funding the agency through May 22, 2026.
- Funds most DHS agencies and programs at FY2025 spending levels during this period.
- Authorizes back pay for federal employees affected by the shutdown.
- Approves obligations DHS incurred during the shutdown to maintain essential operations.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Border patrol, TSA, immigration enforcement, and other DHS functions resume normal operations instead of skeleton staffing.
- Federal workers who missed paychecks get compensated retroactively.
- Congress bought 3 weeks to negotiate a full FY2026 DHS budget before the next deadline.
- Without this, essential security operations would remain severely disrupted.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Already signed into law on April 30, 2026. Congress must pass a full FY2026 DHS appropriations bill by May 22 or face another shutdown.
- Contact your House and Senate members to press for permanent budget agreements instead of repeated continuing resolutions.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Apr 30, 2026 — Became Public Law No: 119-86.
- Apr 30, 2026 — Became Public Law No: 119-86.
- Apr 30, 2026 — Signed by President.
- Apr 30, 2026 — Signed by President.
- Apr 30, 2026 — Presented to President.
- Apr 30, 2026 — Presented to President.
- Apr 30, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 30, 2026 — On motion that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3311-3321)