Bill · S. 2· Senate(119-S-2)
Secure America Act
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 6/10/2026 — Became Public Law No: 119-98.
- Sponsored by
- Lindsey Graham
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
What this bill would do
The Secure America Act provides massive funding for various Department of Homeland Security functions. It allocates billions of dollars to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for personnel and border security technologies. Significant funds are also directed to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for immigration enforcement activities and removal operations. The bill includes specific money for combating drug trafficking and fighting child sexual exploitation. Additionally, it funds the hiring of agents, attorneys, and support staff across different agencies. These funds are intended to remain available through September 30, 2029.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this tighten control of the border?+7
Provides massive funding for CBP and ICE to enhance border enforcement and technology.
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
Significantly expands federal authority and funding for DHS operations.
Would children be better off under this?+5
Allocates $108.5 million specifically for child exploitation investigation and rescue.
The opposite· 3 of 8
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-8
The bill significantly increases government spending through large new appropriations.
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
Significant increase in enforcement, detention, and removal resources.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-6
The bill increases funding for immigration enforcement and removal operations.
What Congress actually voted on
8 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. 2 of them decided something; the rest moved it along.
- The Senate: the vote on whether to pass the billBill Passed 52–47
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.
06/05/2026 · Roll call 163 · recorded as “On Passage of the Bill S. 2”
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the billPassed 214–212
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.
06/09/2026 · Roll call 214 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Victims of Abuse: $108,500,000 is designated to hire and equip additional child exploitation investigators and forensics analysts to help identify and rescue victims of child sexual exploitation and abuse (Sec. 102).
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Drug Trafficking Combat: Funding is provided for the procurement of new inspection equipment and technologies specifically to combat the entry or exit of illicit narcotics, including fentanyl, at various borders (Sec. 103(a)(1) and (5)).
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Enhanced Border Security Technology: The bill provides money for upgrading air and marine operations, as well as surveillance technologies, to improve response capabilities (Sec. 103(a)(2) and (3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Funds for Processing: Funds appropriated for Border Patrol personnel cannot be used to recruit, hire, or train personnel for the duties of processing coordinators after October 31, 2028 (Sec. 101(b)).
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Limitations on Surveillance Technology: Funds cannot be used for the procurement or deployment of surveillance towers along the southwest and northern borders if they have not been tested and accepted to deliver autonomous capabilities (Sec. 103(b)).
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Restrictions on Release of Certain Individuals: Under the rules for arresting "covered unlawful aliens," funds may not be used to release, parole, or transport individuals for the purpose of their release into the community, except as required by existing law (Sec. 202(9)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Government Spending-8Improves Fiscal Responsibility-5Reduces National Debt-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Immigrants-7Good For Hispanic Americans-6
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+7Improves Pathway To Citizenship-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Improves Due Process-4Improves Privacy Rights-3
- Public Law(6/11/2026)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
| Updated | Bill | Title | Policy Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 weeks ago | To place reasonable limits on contributions to Super PACs which make independent expenditures. | ||
| 5 weeks ago | To reallocate funds that would have been used for the Anti-Weaponization Fund to fraud enforcement. | ||
| 7 weeks ago | In the nature of a substitute. | ||
| 7 weeks ago | To prohibit the Department of Justice from using taxpayer funds to make settlement payments to individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers on January 6, 2021. | ||
| 7 weeks ago | To appropriate amounts for local law enforcement hiring programs. | ||
| 7 weeks ago | To redirect funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to the Child Care and Development Block Grant program. | ||
| 5 weeks ago | To prohibit the distribution of Federal funds to individuals convicted of certain crimes. | ||
| 7 weeks ago | To transfer amounts for youth mentoring programs of the Department of Justice. | ||
| 5 weeks ago | To provide a clarification relating to, and to prohibit the use of funds for, the White House Ballroom. | ||
| 7 weeks ago | To provide funding for the HOME Investment Partnerships program. |
- 6/10/2026
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-98.
- 6/9/2026
- Presented to President.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H4017-4018)
- On passage Passed by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H4017-4018)
- On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 215 (Roll no. 213).
- The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Mr. Boyle (PA) moved to commit to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR H4027)
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4017-4029)
- Rule H. Res. 1345 passed House.
- 6/8/2026
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1345 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 6/5/2026
- Motion by Senator Wyden to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 153. (text: CR S2562)
- Motion by Senator Rosen to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2567)
- Motion by Senator Wyden to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2567)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 163.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 163. (text: CR S2570-2571)
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 6/4/2026
- Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2545-2571)
- Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 137. (text: CR S2549)
- Motion by Senator Ossoff to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 141. (text: CR S2552)
- Motion by Senator Warnock to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 147. (text: CR S2558)
- 6/3/2026
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 136.
- Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2510-2518)
- 5/20/2026
- Committee on the Budget. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Graham. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.
- Bill introduced.
2 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-SCONRES-33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
- 119-HRES-1345: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8312) to establish fraud prevention and program integrity functions and data sharing authorities within the Department of Treasury and a permanent governmentwide Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability, and Recovery, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8464) to amend title 31, United States Code, to authorize pausing and segmenting payments, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1335) condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.