Funding for Homeland Security 2026

Official: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026

Economics and Public Finance

Why This Matters

This bill provides funding for the Department of Homeland Security to support its operations and various programs for the year 2026. It aims to ensure the department has the resources needed to protect the nation and manage its responsibilities effectively.

If you work in or are affected by Homeland Security operations, this bill ensures continued funding for essential services and improvements.

Affects: This bill affects employees and operations within the Department of Homeland Security, as well as individuals in detention facilities under its oversight.

Summary

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for various agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), except for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and management and oversight activities of the Office of the Secretary. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for the Federal Protective Service, the Office of Inspector General, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Secret Service, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and the Science and Technology Directorate. The bill does not provide appropriations for some agencies and activities that have been funded in prior DHS appropriations acts, including ICE, CBP, and management and oversight activities of the Office of the Secretary.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill allocates funds for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year 2026. 2. It provides money for operations, support, and improvements within various offices of the department. 3. The bill includes specific amounts for intelligence, analysis, and oversight of detention facilities. 4. It ensures that certain funds remain available for use until 2027 or 2028. 5. The bill also sets aside money for official expenses related to department operations.