Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9310
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-12: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-26T18:53:21Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation provides appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for fiscal year 2027, funding operations, support, procurement, construction, improvements, research, development, and related activities across DHS components. It also includes administrative provisions, restrictions on fund use, reporting requirements, and rescissions of prior-year funds.
Key Provisions
- Title I (Departmental Management, Intelligence, Situational Awareness, and Oversight): Allocates funds for the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management ($290.3 million for operations and support), Management Directorate ($1.67 billion), Intelligence and Analysis ($355.1 million), Office of Inspector General ($227.1 million), and Federal Protective Service. Includes provisions for body-worn cameras ($40 million), acquisition oversight, pilot program documentation, and quarterly reporting on Public Law 119-21 funding.
- Title II (Security, Enforcement, and Investigations): Funds U.S. Customs and Border Protection ($17.4 billion operations and support, $513.8 million procurement), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ($10.1 billion), Transportation Security Administration ($10.4 billion), Coast Guard ($12.2 billion operations, $1.1 billion procurement), and U.S. Secret Service ($3.3 billion). Includes restrictions on border crossing fees, surveillance towers, F/M visas, parole in the Northern Mariana Islands, and immigration enforcement policies (e.g., detention priorities, Alternatives to Detention with GPS monitoring, limits on abortions and hormone therapy in custody).
- Title III (Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery): Provides funding for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ($1.96 billion operations, $396.5 million procurement) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including $28.4 billion for the Disaster Relief Fund, $3.8 billion for federal assistance grants (e.g., State Homeland Security Grant Program, Urban Area Security Initiative, Assistance to Firefighters), and National Flood Insurance Fund activities.
- Title IV (Research, Development, Training, and Services): Funds U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ($113 million for E-Verify), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers ($389.6 million), and Science and Technology Directorate ($384 million operations, $431.4 million research). Includes restrictions on asylum claims, H-2B visas, and nonimmigrant admissions.
- Title V (General Provisions): Contains 65 sections with reprogramming rules, notification requirements, restrictions on first-class travel, pornography on networks, and international conferences; limits on certain grants, transfers, and activities (e.g., no funds for Disinformation Governance Board or certain third-country removals); and rescissions totaling over $16 million from prior accounts.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Modifies application of prior acts (e.g., overtime limits from Public Law 115-141, navigation waivers from Public Law 116-93).
- Amends the Homeland Security Act for pre-disaster mitigation grants and Stafford Act provisions (e.g., changing "may" to "shall" for certain grants, adjusting performance periods).
- Introduces new restrictions on funding for pilots/demonstrations, intelligence activities, and specific immigration procedures (e.g., credible fear determinations, asylum eligibility after transit).
- Expands H-2B exemptions and mobile entertainment provider visas; requires officer identifiers for law enforcement.
- Rescinds unobligated balances and transfers funds (e.g., from Cybersecurity Response and Recovery Fund).
Potential Impacts
- Increases funding for border security, immigration detention, and enforcement activities, potentially affecting processing capacity and removal operations.
- Enhances oversight and reporting for acquisitions, grants, and disaster relief, with possible delays from notification requirements.
- Supports cybersecurity, infrastructure protection, and disaster response, while restricting certain administrative or policy activities.
- May affect international relations through visa/parole restrictions and third-country removal limits; impacts on citizens via screening exemptions and law enforcement policies.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- DHS components (CBP, ICE, TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA, CISA, USCIS, Secret Service).
- Congress (Appropriations Committees for notifications and reports).
- State/local governments, law enforcement agencies, and grant recipients (e.g., fire departments, emergency management).
- Individuals involved in immigration processes, border communities, and disaster-affected populations.
- Federal contractors and vendors for procurement and training.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Numerous policy riders impose substantive restrictions on executive actions (e.g., immigration enforcement, use of force, data practices), raising separation-of-powers considerations.
- Provisions on officer identification, recording enforcement, and limits on certain speech-related activities may intersect with First Amendment issues.
- Emphasis on mandatory GPS monitoring, detention capacity, and asylum limits reflects enforcement priorities; rescissions and transfers require congressional notification.
- Requirements for alternatives analysis on Department of Defense support and monthly estimates for border flows add procedural layers to operations.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-06-12: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
- 2026-06-12: The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-697, by Mr. Amodei (NV).
- 2026-06-12: The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-697, by Mr. Amodei (NV).
Bill Versions
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 — issued 2026-06-12 — PDF (118 pages)