Bill · H.R. 9310· House(119-HR-9310)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
- Introduced
- 6/12/2026
- Last activity
- 6/12/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
- 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, 2027. It allocates money for agencies like the Coast Guard, Secret Service, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The legislation establishes rules for border security, immigration processing, and disaster relief while implementing strict oversight on spending and contracts. It restricts funding for diversity and equity initiatives, prohibits a national identification card, and limits certain medical procedures in custody. Additionally, it sets requirements for officer conduct and prohibits the use of technology from Chinese-owned companies.
Yes· 3 of 29
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+9
Provides substantial funding for the Disaster Relief Fund and implements penalties for processing delays and a public transparency dashboard.
Does this tighten control of the border?+8
Allocates significant funding for CBP operations, mandates GPS monitoring, and requires detailed migrant arrival estimates.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?+7
Mandates GPS monitoring for all aliens on the non-detained docket.
The opposite· 3 of 13
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?-8
Bans funding for sex-reassigning medical care in ICE custody and limits marriage recognition via religious exemptions.
Does this make abortion easier to get?-8
Prohibits funding for abortions in ICE custody except in cases of life endangerment, rape, or incest.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?-7
Prohibits funding for hormone therapy or sex-reassigning surgery in ICE custody and protects religious exemptions against LGBTQ marriage recognition.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of Pregnant Women: The bill ensures policies to safeguard pregnant, postpartum, and nursing individuals in custody are implemented (Sec. 215) and generally bans the use of restraints on pregnant women unless there are specific safety risks (Sec. 527).
- Drug Access: People can import up to a 90-day supply of personal-use prescription drugs from Canada, as long as they are not biological products or controlled substances (Sec. 205).
- Disaster and Emergency Aid: It provides significant funding for the Disaster Relief Fund and grants for emergency response and firefighters (Title III).
- Public Safety and Transparency: An interactive public dashboard will show reimbursement requests for disaster assistance (Sec. 313), and the bill prohibits stopping people from recording immigration enforcement in public areas (Sec. 554).
- Accountability for Officials: High-ranking officials and members of Congress must undergo airport passenger and baggage screening (Sec. 231).
- Child Safety: Funding is allocated to enforce laws against forced child labor and investigate missing and exploited children (U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Operations and Support).
- Protection of U.S. Citizens: Federal funds cannot be used to knowingly deport or detain U.S. citizens unless they violated a law that makes them subject to arrest (Sec. 558).
- Officer Accountability and Training: Law enforcement must wear visible identifiers and provide badge numbers upon request (Sec. 557), and they must receive training on use of force and de-escalation tactics (Sec. 556).
- Government Oversight: Members of Congress and designated employees are allowed to enter alien housing facilities for oversight without the department changing what is observed (Sec. 551).
- Efficiency in Disaster Relief: Financial penalties will be imposed on the "Office of the Secretary and Executive Management" if FEMA fails to meet reporting timelines or lets too many reimbursement requests sit for over 60 days (Sec. 546).
- Due Process in Removals: ICE cannot remove an alien to a third country without an order from an immigration judge (Sec. 564).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restricted Asylum Access: Individuals who passed through another country without applying for protection there may be limited in their ability to grant asylum or determine credible fear (Sec. 408).
- Limited Medical Care in Custody: Funding is prohibited for surgery or hormone therapy for sex-reassigning care for those in ICE custody (Sec. 227).
- Increased Monitoring: All aliens on the non-detained docket must be enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention Program with mandatory GPS monitoring (Sec. 228).
- Visa and Employment Restrictions: Students cannot use F or M visas if their school lacks accreditation from a recognized agency (Sec. 212), and employment authorization is prohibited for those with denied asylum applications or pending application crimes (Sec. 404).
- Reduced Worker Protections: Local or state laws regarding employment conditions or minimum pay do not apply to people in federal immigration custody (Sec. 229).
- Loss of Local Funding: State political subdivisions may lose federal funds if their policies conflict with the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 or hinder federal immigration enforcement (Sec. 544).
- Restriction of Social Programs: Funding is banned for programs, offices, or training related to diversity, equity, and inclusion or those advancing Critical Race Theory (Sec. 545).
- Legal Penalties for Information Sharing: Making restricted personal information about immigration officers or their families public can lead to imprisonment or fines (Sec. 557).
- Reduction in Available Funds: Millions of dollars are rescinded from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Customs and Border Protection accounts, which may reduce available resources (Sec. 560, Sec. 561).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+7Improves Cybersecurity Defense+6Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+9Improves Public Transit+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+6Improves Government Transparency+6Increases Federal Power+6Improves Due Process+4Improves Privacy Rights-5Increase States Rights-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+8Improves Religious Freedom+7Improves Freedom Of Speech+6Improves Policing Reform+4Improves Childcare Affordability+2Reduces Homelessness+2Improves L G B T Q Rights-7Improves Pathway To Citizenship-6Improves Racial Equity-6
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+4Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+6Good For Women+6Good For Farmers+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Rural Residents+2Good For L G B T Q Community-8Good For Immigrants-7Good For Hispanic Americans-5Good For African Americans-4Good For Students-4Good For Union Workers-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5Reduces Government Spending+2Reduces National Debt+1Increases Minimum Wage-5
- Healthcare
- Reduces Prescription Drug Costs+5Improves Abortion Access-8
- 6/12/2026
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-697, by Mr. Amodei (NV).
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
- Bill introduced.
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