Provide funding for the operations and programs of the Department of Homeland Security.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026?
The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for 2026, known as H.R. 7481, has remained in the House Appropriations and Budget committees since February 10, 2026. The House committees must take action to move the bill forward, but committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end in Congress. No progress has occurred on this bill for four months.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7481 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2026
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4367 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4367 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
