This is a federal spending bill that allocates money to the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year 2026 (October 2025 through September 2026). Think of it as a detailed budget that tells various DHS agencies how much money they can spend and what they can spend it on.

The bill provides billions of dollars to different parts of DHS. U.S. Customs and Border Protection gets the largest share (about $17.7 billion) to handle border operations, vehicle purchases, and aircraft maintenance. The Transportation Security Administration receives about $10.6 billion for airport security and screening operations. The Coast Guard gets $11.2 billion for operations and maintenance. The Secret Service receives $3.1 billion for protective services and investigations. Other agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, and the Inspector General also receive funding for their operations.

Beyond just handing out money, the bill includes specific rules and requirements. For example, it requires the DHS Secretary to provide detailed reports to Congress about major acquisition programs and their costs. It mandates that the Inspector General conduct audits and report quarterly on how money is being spent. The bill also includes a provision allowing Americans to import a 90-day supply of prescription drugs from Canada for personal use, and it prohibits DHS from establishing any new border crossing fees. Additionally, it requires body-worn cameras for certain enforcement agents and sets aside money specifically for investigating child labor and missing children cases.

Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Cole, Tom

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<ul><li>the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management;</li><li>the Management Directorate;</li><li>Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness; and</li><li>the Office of Inspector General.</li></ul>In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations, including<ul><li>U.S. Customs and Border Protection,</li><li>U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,</li><li>the Transportation Security Administration,</li><li>the U.S. Coast Guard, and</li><li>the U.S. Secret Service.</li></ul>The bill provides appropriations for Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, including<ul><li>the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and</li><li>the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).</li></ul>The bill provides appropriations for Research, Development, Training, and Services, including<ul><li>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,</li><li>the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and</li><li>the Science and Technology Directorate.</li></ul>The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.