Rep. Amodei Proposes $60 Billion Homeland Security Bill with New Border and Social Rules
This bill was reported by the House Committee on Appropriations on June 11, 2026, and is now waiting for a vote by the full House. While moving out of committee is a significant step, the bill has not yet been scheduled for a floor vote by House leadership. It remains active but will need time on the busy House schedule to move forward.
While the House committee has approved it, the bill contains many controversial social and immigration rules that will likely face strong opposition in the Senate.
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The bill dramatically tightens enforcement against undocumented immigrants by requiring ICE to maintain detention facilities at full capacity, mandating GPS monitoring for everyone on the non-detained docket, and blocking funds for transporting people into the U.S. interior except for enforcement purposes. The raised asylum standard and third-country transit bar make it much harder for new arrivals to remain in the country legally.
“ensure that every alien on the non-detained docket is enrolled into the Alternatives to Detention Program with mandatory GPS monitoring throughout the duration of all applicable immigration proceedings, including any appeals, and until removal, if ordered removed”
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-697, by Mr. Amodei (NV).
No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
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