Congress Passes Funding for Homeland Security and Averts Government Shutdown
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
This bill became public law on April 29, 2026. It is no longer moving through Congress because the legislative process is complete. Federal agencies are now responsible for carrying out the requirements of this law.
220–207
This bill has already passed both the House and the Senate and is the final version sent to be signed into law.
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The bill funds over $11 billion for Customs and Border Protection operations and requires monthly estimates of migrants arriving at the southwest border and individuals anticipated to be detained and removed. It also funds $20 million for body-worn cameras on enforcement agents, which could increase both enforcement capability and accountability. Pregnant women in DHS custody receive explicit protections against restraint use.
Became Public Law No: 119-86.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
On the Cloture Motion
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
The 77-day shutdown of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ended after President Trump signed the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. The bill provides full-year funding for DHS and replenishes the Disaster Relief Fund with $26 billion.
The House approved H.R. 7744, the DHS Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026, to end the weeks-long shutdown. The legislation aims to fully fund the department, including the TSA and Coast Guard, while addressing the $26 billion requirement for the Disaster Relief Fund.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
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