Homeland Security funding bill for 2027 sets rules on ICE, TSA and FEMA

What does this do?

This bill funds the entire Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2027, totaling well over $100 billion, with specific amounts for CBP, ICE, TSA, Coast Guard, Secret Service, CISA, and FEMA. It also adds dozens of rules, such as requiring body cameras for immigration officers, setting detention facility standards, and blocking senior officials from skipping airport security screening.

Who does it affect?

The bill affects air travelers, immigrants and asylum seekers dealing with CBP or ICE, and communities relying on FEMA aid or firefighter and cybersecurity grants. It also touches federal employees at these agencies, contractors working with DHS, and residents of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Why does it matter?

The funding and conditions will shape how border enforcement, detention, disaster response, and airport screening operate nationwide for the coming fiscal year. New restrictions on medical care, fees, and reporting requirements will directly affect detainees, travelers, and local governments receiving federal grants.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Over $100 billion total
• Funds CBP, ICE, TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA
• Includes state and local grants

Where does it stand?