Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

Bill Number: H.R. 7147
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance
Status: Became Law
Became Law: Public Law 119-86
Latest Action: 2026-04-30: Became Public Law No: 119-86.
Last Updated: 2026-06-11T23:41:31Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This Act provides consolidated appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for fiscal year 2026 (ending September 30, 2026) and extends continuing appropriations for other federal activities to avoid government shutdowns. It funds DHS operations, security, disaster response, and related programs while imposing oversight and restrictions.

Key Provisions

Division A: DHS Appropriations Act, 2026
Title I (Departmental Management, Intelligence, Oversight): Funds office of the Secretary ($316M operations), Management Directorate ($1.7B operations), Intelligence/Analysis ($341M), Inspector General ($258M, including detention oversight).
Title II (Security, Enforcement, Investigations):
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): $11.1B operations, $223M procurement.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA): $10.6B operations, $330M procurement, $24M R&D.
Coast Guard: $11.3B operations, $992M procurement, $7M R&D, $1.2B retired pay.
U.S. Secret Service: $3.1B operations, $119M procurement, $3M R&D.
Title III (Protection, Preparedness, Response, Recovery):
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): $2.2B operations, $386M procurement.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): $1.7B operations; $3.8B federal assistance grants (e.g., homeland security, fire grants, flood mapping); $26.4B Disaster Relief Fund; $226M National Flood Insurance Fund.
Title IV (Research, Development, Training, Services): U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ($123M), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers ($380M operations, $18M procurement), Science and Technology Directorate ($353M operations, $52M procurement, $427M R&D).
Title V (General Provisions): Reporting on budgets/staffing/acquisitions, reprogramming limits (e.g., no more than 10% shifts without notice), prohibitions (e.g., no new border fees, no restraints on pregnant detainees unless risk-based, no funding for certain competitions).
Additional funds: $20M for CBP body-worn cameras; $98M Coast Guard MQ-9 drones; $30M Supreme Court salaries; $140M FAA air traffic pay.
Division B: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026: Extends prior continuing resolution, ratifies obligations during lapses, covers personnel pay/benefits.
Explanatory Statement: Congressional Record guidance (Jan. 22, 2026) details allocations; overrides for ICE/CBP border operations set to $0.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Sets CBP/ICE border funding to $0 in specified tables, nullifying certain explanatory statement items.
Prohibits DHS Intelligence from "covered activities" (per Intelligence Authorization Act FY2025).
Bans new border crossing fees/studies at land ports.
Requires monthly migrant/detention/removal estimates for budgeting/planning.
Extends premium pay exceptions for Secret Service/TSA overtime.
Updates reporting (e.g., briefings vs. reports for TSA).
Transfers prior unobligated funds (e.g., flood mapping, predisaster mitigation).

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: Enables DHS continuity (border patrols, aviation screening, disaster aid); imposes strict reporting (monthly budgets, acquisitions, grants) and reprogramming curbs, potentially slowing flexibility.
Citizens: Supports emergency grants for firefighters/local security, flood insurance/maps, immigration processing; enhances detainee oversight/body cams; no new border fees aids cross-border travel.
International Relations: Funds Coast Guard overseas ops, CBP preclearance; restricts crude oil waivers without U.S. flag vessels; allows personal prescription imports from Canada.

Main Stakeholders Affected

DHS Components: CBP, TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA, CISA, Secret Service, USCIS (primary fund recipients).
State/Local/Tribal Governments & First Responders: Grant recipients (e.g., $684M fire grants, $494M homeland security).
Nonprofits/Ports/Transit: Security grants ($300M nonprofits, $95M ports).
General Public: Disaster victims (DRF), flood insurance holders, border crossers, air travelers.
Congress/Oversight: Enhanced notifications/IG reviews.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Reinforces reprogramming rules (Sec. 503) limiting executive shifts; mandates alternatives/cost-benefit analyses for DoD border aid requests; prohibits Guantanamo detainee transfers.
Constitutional: Fulfills appropriations power (Art. I, Sec. 9); upholds oversight via non-delegable reporting.
Political: Balances security funding with restrictions (e.g., no kinetic drones, migrant estimates); promotes transparency (dashboards for disaster reimbursements); neutralizes certain prior policy via $0 funding directives.

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Sponsor

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]

Recent Actions

2026-04-30: Became Public Law No: 119-86.
2026-04-30: Became Public Law No: 119-86.
2026-04-30: Signed by President.
2026-04-30: Signed by President.
2026-04-30: Presented to President.
2026-04-30: Presented to President.
2026-04-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-04-30: On motion that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3311-3321)
2026-04-30: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3311-3321)
2026-04-30: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment.
2026-04-30: Mr. Alford moved that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment (consideration: CR H3311-3322)
2026-04-30: Mr. Alford asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 7147, with the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, to recede from the House amendment, and to concur in the Senate amendment. Objection heard.
2026-04-02: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2026-04-02: Motion to table the House message to accompany H.R. 7147 agreed to by Voice Vote.
2026-04-02: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1696)

Bill Versions

Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 — issued 2026-03-27 — PDF (4 pages)
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. — issued 2026-03-27 — PDF (94 pages)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — issued 2026-01-22 — PDF (108 pages)
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. — issued 2026-05-01 — PDF (38 pages)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — issued 2026-01-20 — PDF (106 pages)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — issued 2026-02-02 — PDF (108 pages)