Bill · H.R. 7744· House(119-HR-7744)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- Introduced
- 3/2/2026
- Last activity
- 3/9/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Cole
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026," provides funding for various Department of Homeland Security functions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It allocates money across several divisions, including departmental management, customs and border protection, immigration enforcement, transportation security, and the Coast Guard. Additionally, it provides significant funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief and assistance programs. The Act also includes various administrative requirements, oversight provisions, and reporting mandates to ensure accountability. Furthermore, this legislation involves rescinding various funds from several offices and agencies within the Department of Homeland Security. These rescissions target operations and support funds for entities such as the TSA, FEMA, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Yes· 3 of 20
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+5
The bill includes protections for the health, safety, and rights of pregnant, postpartum, and nursing individuals in custody.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill contains specific protections for pregnant, postpartum, and nursing individuals in custody.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+4
The bill provides over $26 billion for the Disaster Relief Fund, though it also establishes new reporting penalties.
The opposite
Would immigrants be better off under this?-2
The bill funds increased enforcement and removal operations.
What Congress actually voted on
2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 221–209
This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.
03/05/2026 · Roll call 87 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Oversight of Detention Facilities: The bill allocates $20,000,000 for additional inspections and oversight of detention facilities through the Office of Inspector General (Sec. 5).
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Protection for Pregnant Individuals: The bill mandates that the Secretary ensure policies are in effect to safeguard the health, safety, and rights of pregnant, postpartum, and nursing individuals and infants in custody (Sec. 211).
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Increased Safety through Body-Worn Cameras: An additional $20,000,000 is provided for the procurement, deployment, and operations of body-worn cameras for agents and officers performing enforcement activities (Sec. 109).
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Disaster Relief and Recovery: The Act provides $26,367,000,000 for the Disaster Relief Fund to carry out relief for major disasters (Sec. 2, Title III).
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Support for High-Risk Urban Areas: The Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides $150,000,000 specifically for eligible recipients located in high-risk urban areas (Sec. 2, Title III).
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Protection of Rights for Pregnant Women in Custody: The bill prohibits the use of certain restraints on pregnant women in custody, unless determined necessary by a medical professional for safety (Sec. 527).
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Payment of Personnel: The bill ensures that payments for personnel pay, allowances, and benefits can be made according to specific legal standards (Sec. 1002).
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Protection of Life and Property: The act ratifies obligations incurred to maintain essential levels of activity required to protect life and property (Sec. 1003).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Personal Prescription Drug Imports: The bill includes provisions that could impact the ability of individuals to import certain prescription drugs from Canada for personal use (Sec. 205).
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Prohibitions on New Border Crossing Fees: While the bill prohibits the establishment of new border crossing fees, it also prohibits conducting any studies related to the imposition of such fees (Sec. 207).
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Limitations on Unmanned Aircraft Capabilities: The bill prohibits the use of funds to procure or equip long-range unmanned aircraft with kinetic capabilities (Sec. 230).
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Restrictions on Training and Grant Programs: Certain provisions allow for the pausing of training or grant-funded programs, provided specific notification requirements are met (Sec. 314).
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Reduction in Agency Funding: The bill rescinds large amounts of money from various operations and support functions across the Department of Homeland Security, including $52,349,050 from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and $19,650,000 from the Transportation Security Administration (Sec. 552).
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Reduction in Emergency and Security Funding: Funds are being taken back from the Federal Emergency Management Agency ($18,525,975) and the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office ($6,937,020) (Sec. 552).
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Reduction in Oversight and Border Security Funding: The bill rescinds funds from the Office of the Inspector General ($88,190) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection ($1,139,096) (Sec. 552).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Border Security+3Improves Policing Reform+3Reduces Homelessness+2Improves Childcare Affordability+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5Good For Children+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Immigrants-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+4Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Public Transit+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces National Debt+2Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+2
- 3/9/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- 3/5/2026
- The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 7744.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H2432-2444)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H2432-2444)
- On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 217 (Roll no. 86).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449-2451)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7744, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Ms. DeLauro moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2448)
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7744.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7744 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1095. (consideration: CR H2432-2448)
- 3/4/2026
- Rule H. Res. 1095 passed House.
- 3/3/2026
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1095 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7744 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
- 3/2/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
8 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-4213: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 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-8029: Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
- 119-HR-8173: Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act
- 119-HR-8206: Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-HRES-1095: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.