HR-7481 : Still Just a Bill


Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for various agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), except for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and management and oversight activities of the Office of the Secretary.

Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for 

  • the Federal Protective Service,
  • the Office of Inspector General,
  • the Transportation Security Administration,
  • the U.S. Coast Guard,
  • the U.S. Secret Service,
  • the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency,
  • the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
  • the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and
  • the Science and Technology Directorate.

The bill does not provide appropriations for some agencies and activities that have been funded in prior DHS appropriations acts, including ICE, CBP, and management and oversight activities of the Office of the Secretary.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2026-02-11IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2026-02-11IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2026-02-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Sponsor :

Rosa L. DeLauro [D] (CT-3)
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