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H.R. 7744 119th Congress House

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

Official title: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 2, 2026 Introduced by: Tom Cole Republican · Oklahoma See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance AppropriationsAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCitizenship and naturalization
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Coast guardComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of TransportationDetention of personsDirector of National IntelligenceDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)First responders and emergency personnelRadiationRailroadsResearch and developmentSenateSupreme CourtTransportation safety and securityUser charges and feesYouth employment and child laborFloods and storm protectionGeography and mappingGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsImmigration status and proceduresIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLease and rental servicesMembers of CongressMotor vehiclesNatural disastersPollution liabilityProtection of officialsPublic contracts and procurementPublic transitPuerto Rico
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 9, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Mar 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.
Mar 5, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449-2451)
Mar 5, 2026
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.
Mar 5, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2026
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H2432-2444)
Mar 5, 2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 217 (Roll no. 86).
Mar 5, 2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mar 5, 2026
Ms. DeLauro moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2448)
Mar 5, 2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 5, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7744.
Mar 5, 2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7744 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 5, 2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1095. (consideration: CR H2432-2448)
Mar 4, 2026
Rule H. Res. 1095 passed House.
Mar 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.
Mar 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.
Mar 2, 2026
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 5, 2026 House · vote #87 On Passage Passed 221–209 See who voted →
Mar 5, 2026 House · vote #86 On Motion to Recommit Failed 212–217 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the remainder of FY2026. It also ends the partial DHS shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, because the continuing resolution (CR) that was funding DHS expired and a regular FY2026 DHS appropriations bill had not been enacted. 

Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for Departmental Management, Intelligence, Situational Awareness, and Oversight, including

  • the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management;
  • the Management Directorate;
  • Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness; and
  • the Office of Inspector General.

In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations, including

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
  • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
  • the Transportation Security Administration,
  • the U.S. Coast Guard, and
  • the U.S. Secret Service.

The bill provides appropriations for Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, including

  • the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and
  • the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The bill provides appropriations for Research, Development, Training, and Services, including

  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
  • the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and
  • the Science and Technology Directorate.

The bill also authorizes back pay, in accordance with current law, for federal employees who were affected by the partial DHS shutdown.

Finally, the bill ratifies and approves certain obligations that were incurred during the partial DHS shutdown, including obligations incurred to maintain the essential level of activity to protect life and property and bring about an orderly termination of government functions.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Related & companion bills 8
  • HRES 1095 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for t…
  • HR 4213 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
  • HR 7147 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
  • HR 7148 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  • HR 7481 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
  • HR 8029 Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
  • HR 8173 Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act
  • HR 8206 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 62

Registered lobbyists who named this bill in their disclosure filings. Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings.

  • TIDAL STRATEGIES, LLC
    for RMCI, INC. · Alabama · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • NVG, LLC
    for LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • NVG, LLC
    for AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • COMMON CAUSE
    for COMMON CAUSE · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
    for AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION · District of Columbia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)
  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES
    for AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES · Virginia · 3rd Quarter 2026 (July 1 - Sep 30)

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-7744/
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