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H.R. 7147Became Law

Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Mar 27, 2026)

Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for various agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), except for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP). 

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 (excluding border security operations of the USBP),
  • 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 that began on February 14, 2026, due to a lapse in appropriations for DHS. 

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.

What just happenedApr 30, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-86.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4](R-OK)Sponsor
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed Amendment HouseMar 27, 2026
  • Engrossed Amendment SenateMar 27, 2026
  • Placed on Calendar SenateFeb 2, 2026
  • Engrossed in HouseJan 22, 2026
  • Introduced in HouseJan 20, 2026
  • Public LawMay 1, 2026
  1. Apr 30, 2026PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-86.

  2. Apr 30, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-86.

  3. Apr 30, 2026PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 30, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 30, 2026FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 30, 2026President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 30, 2026ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Apr 30, 2026ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3311-3321)

  9. Apr 30, 2026NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3311-3321)

  10. Apr 30, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment.

  11. Apr 30, 2026ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Alford moved that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment (consideration: CR H3311-3322)

  12. Apr 30, 2026FloorH8D000

    Mr. Alford asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 7147, with the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, to recede from the House amendment, and to concur in the Senate amendment. Objection heard.

  13. Apr 2, 2026Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Apr 2, 2026Floor

    Motion to table the House message to accompany H.R. 7147 agreed to by Voice Vote.

  15. Apr 2, 2026Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1696)

  16. Apr 2, 2026Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.

  17. Mar 27, 2026FloorH8D000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1142, the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147 is considered as agreed to with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-21.

  18. Mar 27, 2026FloorH1B000

    House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142

  19. Mar 27, 2026NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142

  20. Mar 27, 2026Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  21. Mar 27, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 73) rendered moot in Senate.

  22. Mar 27, 2026Floor

    Fifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure rendered moot in Senate.

  23. Mar 27, 2026Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  24. Mar 27, 2026Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  25. Mar 27, 2026Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1660)

  26. Mar 27, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  27. Mar 26, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 74) entered in Senate.

  28. Mar 26, 2026Floor

    Fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 74. (CR S1651-1652)

  29. Mar 26, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1648)

  30. Mar 25, 2026Floor

    Fifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1609)

  31. Mar 25, 2026Floor

    Upon reconsideration, third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 71. (CR S1599-1600)

  32. Mar 25, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 54) by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  33. Mar 25, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  34. Mar 25, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1589)

  35. Mar 24, 2026Floor

    Fourth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1577)

  36. Mar 24, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1570)

  37. Mar 24, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.

  38. Mar 24, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1561)

  39. Mar 22, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1495)

  40. Mar 21, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1461)

  41. Mar 20, 2026Floor

    Upon reconsideration, second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 37. Record Vote Number: 59. (CR S1425)

  42. Mar 20, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  43. Mar 20, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  44. Mar 20, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1419)

  45. Mar 19, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1311)

  46. Mar 12, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54) entered in Senate.

  47. Mar 12, 2026Floor

    Third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 54. (CR S1034)

  48. Mar 12, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1024)

  49. Mar 10, 2026Floor

    Third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S946)

  50. Mar 10, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S946)

  51. Mar 5, 2026Floor

    Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 47.

  52. Mar 5, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 38) by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)

  53. Mar 5, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Record Vote No. 38) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)

  54. Feb 24, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) entered in Senate.

  55. Feb 24, 2026Floor

    Second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 39. (CR S641)

  56. Feb 12, 2026Floor

    Second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S593)

  57. Feb 12, 2026Floor

    Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 38) entered in Senate.

  58. Feb 12, 2026Floor

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 38.

  59. Feb 12, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S593)

  60. Feb 11, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S559)

  61. Feb 10, 2026Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S557)

  62. Feb 10, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S547)

  63. Feb 9, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

  64. Feb 2, 2026Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.

  65. Jan 30, 2026Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  66. Jan 26, 2026IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  67. Jan 22, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  68. Jan 22, 2026FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)

  69. Jan 22, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)

  70. Jan 22, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1330)

  71. Jan 22, 2026FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on passage of the bill. Pursuant to clause 10 of rule 20, the yeas and nays are ordered. Further proceedings are postponed.

  72. Jan 22, 2026FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  73. Jan 22, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7147.

  74. Jan 22, 2026FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.

  75. Jan 22, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014. (consideration: CR H1299-1317)

  76. Jan 22, 2026FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 1014 passed House.

  77. Jan 22, 2026FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1014 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.

  78. Jan 20, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    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.

  79. Jan 20, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    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.

  80. Jan 20, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  81. Jan 20, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed SenateMar 27, 202655

Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for various agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), except for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP). 

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 (excluding border security operations of the USBP),
  • 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 that began on February 14, 2026, due to a lapse in appropriations for DHS. 

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.

House agreed to Senate amendmentMar 27, 202659

Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through May 22, 2026. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and ends the partial DHS shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, due to a lapse in appropriations for DHS.

The CR generally funds most DHS agencies and programs at the FY2025 levels through the earlier of May 22, 2026, or the enactment of the FY2026 DHS appropriations act.

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.

Introduced in HouseJan 20, 2026

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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 sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. — Informed