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DemocratBill · H.R. 7617· House(119-HR-7617)

To provide funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026, to require that the Department be responsive to congressional offices during such a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

Rep. Johnson
Age: 60 years
Texas
Introduced
2/20/2026
Last activity
2/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsored by
Julie Johnson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Economics and Public Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to provide funding for the administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026. It requires the Department to maintain all its regular functions during such a lapse. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department remain responsive to communications from congressional offices. The funding specifically includes the Department's Office of Legislative Affairs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Office of Congressional Relations.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1

    Continued government operations prevent the disruption of services that impact various socioeconomic groups.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?+1

    Ensuring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement maintains its offices ensures that immigration-related administrative processes continue without interruption.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+1

    The bill ensures the continuity of federal agency operations and communication with Congress during a budget lapse.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill provides new administrative funding to maintain government operations during a lapse in appropriations.