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US HR8173

US HR8173
Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act Bipartisan ICE Reform Act of 2026


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Introduced
04/02/2026
In Committee
04/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. * **Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Various Agencies:** * Office of the Secretary and Executive Management: $316,295,000 for operations and support, and $8,911,000 for procurement, construction, and improvements. * Management Directorate: $1,690,380,000 for operations and support, and $58,106,000 for procurement, construction, and improvements. * Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness: $340,819,000 for operations and support. * Office of Inspector General: $257,599,000 for operations and support. * U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): $17,727,974,000 for operations and support, and $222,886,000 for procurement, construction, and improvements. * U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE): $10,036,362,000 for operations and support, and $5,000,000 for procurement, construction, and improvements. * Transportation Security Administration (TSA): $10,635,434,000 for operations and support, $330,230,000 for procurement, construction, and improvements, and $24,000,000 for research and development. * Coast Guard: $11,272,401,000 for operations and support, $991,872,000 for procurement, construction, and improvements, and $6,763,000 for research and development. * United States Secret Service: $3,128,304,000 for operations and support, $118,517,000 for procurement, construction, and improvements, and $3,250,000 for research and development. * Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): $2,218,634,000 for operations and support, and $386,464,000 for procurement, construction, and improvements. * Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): $1,667,038,000 for operations and support, $156,419,000 for procurement, construction, and improvements, and $3,836,748,513 for federal assistance grants. * Disaster Relief Fund: $26,367,000,000 for major disasters. * National Flood Insurance Fund: $226,000,000 for activities related to flood insurance. * U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): $122,941,000 for operations and support. * Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers: $379,837,000 for operations and support, and $18,300,000 for procurement, construction, and improvements. * Science and Technology Directorate: $352,802,000 for operations and support, $51,500,000 for procurement, construction, and improvements, and $426,904,000 for research and development. * **Additional Appropriations:** * $20,000,000 for bodyworn cameras for agents and officers performing enforcement activities under 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq. (for the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management). * **Funding Sources:** Primarily from the Treasury, with specific allocations from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. * **Fiscal Year:** The bill covers the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. * **Significant Conditions and Provisions:** * Various funds remain available for multiple fiscal years for procurement, construction, and improvements, and for specific programs. * Specific amounts are withheld from obligation until certain conditions are met (e.g., Secretary's submission of responses to questions). * Restrictions on the use of funds for certain activities, such as pilots, demonstrations, and specific intelligence activities. * Requirements for reporting to Congress on various aspects of agency operations, spending, and acquisitions. * Provisions related to the use of government aircraft, official reception and representation expenses, and awards for informants. * Specific requirements for ICE regarding body camera usage, identification for enforcement personnel, independent investigations of officer-involved shootings, and enforcement priorities. * Limitations on the detention of U.S. citizens and requirements for warrants in certain immigration enforcement actions. * Prohibitions on the use of funds for certain activities, including the construction of fencing in specific areas and the development of a national identification card. * Rescissions of certain unobligated balances from various DHS accounts.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 04/02/2026)

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