Bill · H.R. 4213· House(119-HR-4213)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Amodei
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill provides funding for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It includes money for various agencies like Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Coast Guard, and the Transportation Security Administration. The legislation also covers disaster relief through FEMA and provides for cybersecurity and research and development. Additionally, it includes several administrative rules regarding how money can be spent and reported.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+8
The bill provides very large funding allocations for the Disaster Relief Fund and FEMA assistance.
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+5
The bill protects the right of individuals to record immigration enforcement in public and prevents censorship pressure.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The bill mandates that funds not be used in contravention of constitutional due process protections.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-6
The bill prohibits funds from being used for gender-affirming hormone therapy or surgery for those in ICE custody.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-6
The bill prohibits funds for gender-affirming care for those in ICE custody.
Does this make abortion easier to get?-5
The bill prohibits using funds to pay for or facilitate an abortion except in very specific circumstances.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protecting Pregnant Individuals: The bill requires that standards of treatment are in place to safeguard the health, safety, and rights of pregnant individuals in custody. (Sec. 242)
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Financial Support for Firefighters: Funding is provided for Assistance to Firefighter Grants and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants. (Sec. s 303, 307, and 309)
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Disaster Relief: A large amount of money is set aside for the Disaster Relief Fund to help following major disasters. (Sec. 306)
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Flood Insurance Support: Money is allocated for flood mitigation actions and flood mapping to help manage risks. (Sec. 311)
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Protection of Children: Funds are designated for a grant related to investigations of missing and exploited children. (Sec. 200)
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Support for Unaccompanied Minors: Funds are provided for the transportation of unaccompanied alien minors. (Sec. 200 and 221)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care: The bill prohibits funds from being used for hormone therapy or surgery for the purpose of gender-affirming care for those in ICE custody. (Sec. 223)
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Restrictions on Abortion Access: Funds cannot be used to pay for or facilitate an abortion, except in very specific circumstances like life-threatening emergencies, rape, or incest. (Sec. 222)
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Prohibition of Certain Employment: The bill prevents the use of funds to process or approve certain competition for specific job roles like Immigration Service Officers. (Sec. 402)
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Limitations on Asylum Seekers: There are specific restrictions on how asylum claims are processed based on the countries an individual transited through. (Sec. 412)
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Ban on Diversity Initiatives: The bill prohibits using funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives or programs that promote Critical Race Theory. (Sec. 546)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5Improves Freedom Of Speech+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+8
- Healthcare
- Improves Abortion Access-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5Improves Freedom Of Speech+5Improves Policing Reform+5Improves Religious Freedom+5Improves L G B T Q Rights-6Improves Racial Equity-5Improves Pathway To Citizenship-4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For Native Americans+3Good For Women+3Good For L G B T Q Community-6Good For Immigrants-5Good For Hispanic Americans-3
- 6/26/2025
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-173, by Mr. Amodei (NV).
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
- Bill introduced.
6 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-2729: Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act
- 119-HR-7147: Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
- 119-HR-7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-HR-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-HR-7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-HR-8029: Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act