Bill > HR3128

This bill, titled the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016, outlines how funds will be allocated for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and includes various provisions to govern the use of these funds. Key provisions include restrictions on reprogramming funds, which means moving money between different programs or activities, requiring advance notification to Congress for certain changes, especially those that create new programs, eliminate existing ones, increase funding for restricted programs, or divert funds intended for specific purposes. The bill also addresses the transfer of unexpended balances from previous appropriations, the continued operation of the Department of Homeland Security's Working Capital Fund, and specifies that funds for intelligence activities are considered authorized until a separate authorization act is passed. Furthermore, it sets limits on grant and contract awards, requires advance approval for new federal law enforcement training facilities, and mandates that construction projects must have approved prospectuses. The bill also includes provisions related to the Buy American Act, the oath of allegiance for naturalization, reporting requirements for budget and staffing, the use of recovered funds for specific security systems, and restrictions on processing certain immigration benefits without completed background checks. It also amends existing law regarding the availability of funds for certain programs and establishes rules for the use of funds for construction, repair, and alteration projects. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of funds for certain activities like the development of a national identification card, the transfer of specific detainees to the U.S., first-class travel, and the employment of certain workers. It also includes provisions related to the use of funds for abortion services by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the release of certain aliens from custody, and the eligibility of "sanctuary cities" for Department of Homeland Security grants. Finally, the bill rescinds specific amounts from various Department of Homeland Security accounts and the Treasury Forfeiture Fund, and outlines requirements for the structure of future budget proposals and the reporting of financial information.