Bill > S1619

This bill, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016, outlines how funds will be allocated and managed for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. Key provisions include restrictions on how appropriated funds can be used, particularly concerning reprogramming (moving funds between different programs or projects), requiring advance notification to Congress for significant changes in program funding or the creation/elimination of programs, and setting limits on the amount of funds that can be transferred between accounts. The bill also addresses the Department of Homeland Security Working Capital Fund, specifies conditions for awarding grants and contracts, and includes provisions related to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Additionally, it prohibits the use of funds for certain activities, such as developing a national identification card or transferring certain detainees to the United States, and mandates reporting requirements to Congress on various financial and operational matters. Finally, it allows for the designation of Poland as a program country under the visa waiver program.