DHS funding bill sets budgets and rules through September 2026

What does this do?

This bill funds the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year through September 2026, setting specific dollar amounts for agencies like CBP, ICE, TSA, Coast Guard, Secret Service, FEMA, and cybersecurity operations. It also sets detailed rules on how funds can be used, including body cameras, surveillance technology limits, border crossing fees, and required reporting to Congress.

Who does it affect?

Travelers, border residents, immigration detainees, and immigration enforcement personnel are affected by TSA, ICE, and Border Patrol funding and new oversight rules. States, cities, tribes, nonprofits, fire departments, and transit systems receive FEMA grant funding for emergency preparedness.

Why does it matter?

The funding levels and restrictions determine how DHS agencies operate, including detention practices, surveillance purchases, and airport security screening procedures, with new congressional reporting requirements to track spending.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Funds all major DHS divisions
• Includes FEMA grants to states, cities, tribes
• Restricts fees at border crossings