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DemocratAmendment · S.Amdt. 5619· Senate(119-SAMDT-5619)

S.Amdt. 5619

Rep. Heinrich
Age: 55 years
New Mexico
Introduced
6/4/2026
Sponsored by
Martin Heinrich
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-2 — Secure America Act
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

SA 5619, submitted by Mr. HEINRICH, aims to add a section to title I of S. 2.

The purpose of this amendment is to provide funding for public health screenings of asylum seekers. Specifically, it proposes the following:

  • The appropriation of $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

  • These funds are to be used by the Office of Health Security of the Department of Homeland Security to hire and deploy more public health professionals.

  • These professionals will screen asylum seekers for infectious diseases, such as hantavirus and measles, and provide treatment and vaccinations if needed.

  • The funds will remain available until September 30, 2029.

  • The amendment also changes the amount appropriated under section 102 to $7,250,000,000.