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DemocratBill · H.R. 7844· House(119-HR-7844)

To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to transfer funds between accounts under the Department of Homeland Security during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

Rep. Peters
Age: 68 years
California
Introduced
3/5/2026
Last activity
3/6/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Sponsored by
Scott Peters
Cosponsors
Democrat - 11Republican - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to give the Secretary of Homeland Security the authority to move money between different accounts within the department during a lapse in appropriations. It specifically targets unobligated funds from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" relating to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection. However, the bill includes specific restrictions on where these funds can be sent. The Secretary is prohibited from transferring these funds to the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Additionally, the transferred funds cannot be used to fill vacant positions within the Department of Homeland Security.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    The bill expands the discretionary authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to move funds between accounts.

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

    The bill provides administrative flexibility for fund reallocation during budget lapses without increasing total spending.

The opposite

  • Does this tighten control of the border?-2

    The bill restricts the transfer of funds specifically away from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which could impact border operations during a funding lapse.

  • Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?-1

    The bill prohibits transferring funds to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which may impact certain immigration-related administrative functions.

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-1

    The restriction of funds away from ICE and CBP may have unpredictable effects on the processing and management of immigrant-related agency functions.