Bill > HR7744

This bill, titled the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, provides funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and includes provisions for further additional continuing appropriations. It outlines specific amounts for various DHS components, including the Office of the Secretary, Management Directorate, Intelligence and Analysis, the Office of Inspector General, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Coast Guard, the U.S. Secret Service, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The bill also includes numerous administrative provisions that govern how these funds can be used, such as requirements for reporting to Congress, limitations on reprogramming funds, and specific directives regarding various programs and operations within DHS. For example, it mandates reporting on grants and contracts not awarded through full and open competition, requires monthly budget and staffing reports, and details oversight for acquisition programs and pilot projects. Additionally, it addresses specific operational matters like the use of government aircraft, the import of prescription drugs from Canada, and the prohibition of new border crossing fees. The bill also includes provisions for rescinding certain unobligated balances from previous appropriations.

Budget and Finance

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7744/all-info