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Congress·Reported·8 months ago

House Committee Advances $18B Border, $26.5B Disaster Relief DHS Budget for 2026

Also known as: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Key Points

  • Congress is setting the budget for the Department of Homeland Security for 2026. This includes over $18 billion for border protection and $11 billion for immigration enforcement. It also provides $26.5 billion for the Disaster Relief Fund to help communities recover from major emergencies like hurricanes or wildfires.
  • The plan changes rules for people seeking asylum. It would generally block asylum for anyone who traveled through another country to get to the U.S. without asking for help there first. It also stops the government from giving work permits to people whose asylum claims have already been denied or who are convicted of crimes while their application is pending.
  • The bill includes several social and administrative restrictions. It bans the use of federal money for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs or training. It also prevents the government from taking action against people or groups who act based on a religious belief that marriage should only be between one man and one woman.
  • For travelers and local residents, the bill forbids the government from charging any new fees to cross the border by land. It also requires that high-level government officials, including members of Congress and the President's staff, go through the same airport security screening as regular passengers.
  • The policy targets local areas by blocking federal grants for cities or counties that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officers. It also requires that all immigrants who are not in detention but have pending court cases be tracked with GPS monitoring until their cases are finished.
  • The bill bans the Department of Homeland Security from using funds to perform or pay for abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. It also prohibits the department from providing gender-affirming care, such as hormone therapy or surgery, for people in immigration custody.
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Milestones

2 actions
Jun 26, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.

Jun 26, 2025House

The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-173, by Mr. Amodei (NV).

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

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Laredo Morning Times·about 1 month ago

Cuellar votes with Republicans to back $64 billion DHS funding bill

The Republican-controlled House approved H.R. 7147, the FY 2026 DHS appropriations bill, by a 220–207 margin. The $64 billion measure includes $10 billion for ICE and $32 billion for FEMA. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) joined Republicans, framing the bill as a necessary compromise to avoid a shutdown.

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Yeni Şafak·5 days ago

Senate fails to advance DHS funding as partial shutdown enters 11th day

The US Senate voted 50-45 against advancing the H.R. 7147 appropriations bill, extending a partial DHS shutdown. Democrats blocked the measure over demands for ICE reforms, while President Trump used his State of the Union address to blame them for cutting border security funding.

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Legis1·5 days ago

Senate Kills DHS Funding Bill, Putting TSA, FEMA, and Border Agencies on Track for Partial Shutdown

H.R. 7147, the FY 2026 DHS Appropriations Act, failed in the Senate after a 50-45 cloture vote. The $64.4 billion bill codified DOGE-driven spending reductions and eliminated $1.7 billion for border processing tents, triggering a standoff that left DHS as the sole unfunded federal department.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

Bill NumberHR 4213
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.

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