Congress Proposes $26 Billion for Disaster Relief and New Rules for Border Security in 2026 Budget
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
221–209
The bill provides over $10 billion for ICE operations, including significant funding for detention facilities and removal operations. It also requires the Secretary to develop monthly estimates of migrants arriving at the southwest border and individuals anticipated to be detained and removed, signaling intensified enforcement. The bill allows reprogramming of funds specifically to ensure detention of aliens prioritized for removal.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 7744.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H2432-2444)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H2432-2444)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On Motion to Recommit
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
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