United StatesAppropriates $69.5 billion for border enforcement, technology, and ICE operations
This law changes funding levels and tools for border and immigration enforcement, affecting enforcement actions, technology use, and resource allocation.
What it does
Appropriates approximately $9.55 billion to CBP for hiring, training, pay, and equipment for Border Patrol and support personnel (non‑immigration/customs functions).
Appropriates roughly $31.075 billion to ICE for hiring, training, operations, transportation, IT, facilities, and expanded enforcement and removal activities.
Provides about $3.45 billion for border technology, including non‑intrusive inspection equipment, AI/machine learning tools, maritime and air platforms, surveillance upgrades, and biometric entry/exit support.
Designates $108.5 million to hire and train child exploitation investigators and forensics analysts within HSI and its Cyber Crimes Center.
Sets a funding floor of $350 million for ICE operations to arrest certain released noncitizens encountered in non‑cooperating jurisdictions.
Argument forIncreases capacity for border and immigration enforcement by funding large-scale hiring, training, and equipment, which supporters say will improve enforcement effectiveness and public safety.
Argument againstThe large spending increase could divert federal resources from other priorities (education, healthcare, infrastructure) and may not guarantee better outcomes proportional to cost.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 10Signed by President.Became Law
- Jun 10Became Public Law No: 119-98.Minor
- Jun 9Rule H. Res. 1345 passed House.
- Vote recorded Legislative vote recorded. Result: Passed.House
- Vote recorded Legislative vote recorded. Result: Failed.House
- Jun 9Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4017-4029)
- Jun 9Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
- Jun 9DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2.
- Jun 9The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Jun 9Mr. Boyle (PA) moved to commit to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR H4027)
- Jun 9The previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Jun 9On motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 215 (Roll no. 213).
- Jun 9Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H4017-4018)Passed House
- Jun 9Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 9Presented to President.To President
- Jun 8Received in the House.
- Jun 8Held at the desk.
- Jun 8Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1345 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.
- Jun 5Motion by Senator Wyden to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 153. (text: CR S2562)
- Vote recorded On Passage of the Bill S. 2. Result: Bill Passed.Senate
- Vote recorded On the Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions). Result: Motion Rejected.Senate
- Vote recorded On the Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions). Result: Motion Rejected.Senate
- Jun 5Motion by Senator Rosen to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2567)
- Jun 5Motion by Senator Wyden to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2567)
- Jun 5Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 163. (text: CR S2570-2571)
- Jun 5Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Jun 4Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2545-2571)
- Vote recorded On the Motion (Ossoff Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions). Result: Motion Rejected.Senate
- Vote recorded On the Motion (Schumer motion to commit S.2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions). Result: Motion Rejected.Senate
- Jun 4Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 137. (text: CR S2549)
- Jun 4Motion by Senator Ossoff to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 141. (text: CR S2552)
- Jun 4Motion by Senator Warnock to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 147. (text: CR S2558)
- Jun 3Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 136.Passed Senate
- Vote recorded On the Motion to Proceed S. 2. Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to.Senate
- Jun 3Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2510-2518)
- May 20Committee on the Budget. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Graham. Without written report.
- May 20Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.Introduced
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