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H.R. 7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

The bill involves funding appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year 2026, focusing on various operational and management needs. Key components of the bill include:

Funding Allocations

The bill designates substantial funding for a series of initiatives and programs, including:

  • $26.37 billion for disaster relief efforts.
  • $122.94 million for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
  • $11.4 million for regional preparedness grants aimed at improving local emergency response capabilities.

Financial Management and Oversight

Provisions within the bill also address the management of these funds, detailing guidelines for:

  • Grant application processes to ensure timely access to necessary resources.
  • Restrictions on administrative costs to guarantee that funds are used efficiently.
  • Oversight and reporting requirements to monitor how the appropriated funds are being spent and to ensure accountability in operations.

Continuations and Restrictions

The legislation extends certain existing provisions from the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2018, which include:

  • Support for educational needs of dependents of personnel associated with DHS through the fiscal year 2026.
  • Restrictions on the use of funds for the practice of restraining pregnant women in DHS custody, aiming to align with humanitarian standards.

Reporting Mandates

The bill also requires mandatory reports focusing on various funding and operational priorities, providing a structure for transparency and ongoing assessment of efforts funded by the bill.

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Date Action
Feb. 11, 2026 Introduced in House
Feb. 11, 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.

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