H.R. 7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
The "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026" is legislation focused on the annual funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year that concludes on September 30, 2026. The bill outlines various financial allocations aimed at enhancing management, operations, security, and infrastructure within the DHS.
Funding Details
The bill specifies a total of $379.8 million for the operations of Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers. This allocation will cover necessary expenses, including purchases of vehicles. An additional allocation of $18.3 million is designated for procurement and improvements in these centers.
Furthermore, the Science and Technology Directorate is set to receive $352.8 million for its operational activities. This includes a procurement allocation of $51.5 million, alongside $426.9 million designated for research and development initiatives.
Transparency and Accountability
To improve accountability and ensure proper resource usage, the bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to:
- Detail all sources of funding.
- Present comprehensive cost assumptions.
- Provide monthly briefings about their spending and operational forecasts.
Employee Support Initiatives
Among the appropriations for Operations and Support, the bill includes provisions allowing funds to be utilized for employee emergency backup care programs. This initiative aims to support DHS employees in times of personal emergencies, providing them with additional resources to manage their responsibilities efficiently.
Additional Programs
The bill also allocates at least $5 million to support the Blue Campaign, which operates under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This funding requires prior notification to the Appropriations committees before the allocation of these funds can occur, ensuring oversight of the program's financial commitments.
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Mar. 09, 2026 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. |
| Mar. 05, 2026 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449-2451) |
| Mar. 05, 2026 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1095. (consideration: CR H2432-2448) |
| Mar. 05, 2026 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7744. |
| Mar. 05, 2026 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Mar. 05, 2026 | Ms. DeLauro moved to recommit to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR H2448) |
| Mar. 05, 2026 | On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 217 (Roll no. 86). |
| Mar. 05, 2026 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H2432-2444) |
| Mar. 05, 2026 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H2432-2444) |
| Mar. 05, 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. 05, 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. 05, 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. 05, 2026 | The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. |
| Mar. 05, 2026 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| Mar. 04, 2026 | Rule H. Res. 1095 passed House. |
| Mar. 03, 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. 02, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 02, 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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