Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

Protection of Pregnant Individuals: The bill mandates that the Secretary ensure specific standards of treatment are implemented to safeguard the health, safety, and rights of pregnant women, postpartum, and nursing individuals in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody. (Sec. 208)

Increased Oversight of Detention Facilities: The Office of Inspector General is provided $20,000,000 specifically for additional inspections and oversight of detention facilities. (Sec. 5, Office of Inspector General)

Support for Missing and Exploited Children: The United States Secret Service receives a $6,000,000 grant for activities related to investigations of missing and exploited children. (Sec. s, United States Secret Service)

Enhanced Disaster Assistance: The bill provides significant funding for various federal assistance programs, including $3,836,748,513 for FEMA activities such as the State Homeland Security Grant Program and the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. (Sec. 5, Federal Assistance)

Voter Integrity and Citizenship Verification: The bill establishes a system to ensure that only United States citizens are registered to vote in federal elections by requiring documentary proof of citizenship. (Division C, Sec. 3002; Section 8(j)(1))

Addressing Name Discrepancies: It provides a way for individuals to resolve issues if the name on their citizenship documentation does not match their application name. (Section 8(j)(2))

Access to Identification Copies: To assist those who need to provide ID copies, the law requires states to ensure public access to digital imaging devices like printers or scanners at government buildings at no cost. (Section 303(b))

Provisions for Specific Groups: Photo ID requirements do not apply to absent uniformed services voters or certain individuals with specific accessibility needs. (Section 303(a)(2)(B))

Restrictions on Government Aircraft Use: The bill dictates that all official costs associated with the use of Government aircraft by Department of Homeland Security personnel for the travel of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary must be paid from the Office of the Secretary. (Sec. 104)

Prohibition of New Border Crossing Fees: The Secretary is prohibited from establishing, collecting, or imposing any new border crossing fee on individuals crossing the Southern or Northern borders at land ports of entry. (Sec. 204)

Limitations on Immigration Documentation: The bill specifies that no funds may be used to amend the oath of allegiance required for naturalization. (Sec. 512)

Increased Documentation Burdens for Voters: Individuals applying to register to vote are required to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship, and those using mail-in registration must present this proof in person to an election official within specific deadlines. (Division C, Sec. 3002; Section 8(j)(1))

Strict Photo ID Requirements for In-Person Voting: To vote in person, individuals must present a valid physical photo identification. (Section 303(a)(1)(A))

Additional Requirements for Mail-in Voting: Those voting other than in person must submit a copy of a valid photo identification with their ballot. (Section s303(a)(2)(A)(i))

Restrictions on Provisional Ballots: For in-person voters using a provisional ballot, the vote may not be counted unless they present the required identification or a specific religious objection affidavit within three days. (Section 303(a)(1)(B)(i))

Criminal and Legal Risks: The bill introduces criminal penalties for election officials who register applicants who fail to provide documentary proof of citizenship and notes that false declarations can be used in criminal or immigration proceedings. (Section 12(j)(3)(C); Section 9(b)(4)(B))