United StatesLaw funds homeland security agencies and major disaster relief
The law funds homeland security agencies and disaster relief for fiscal year 2026, while limiting where some border security money can go.
What it does
The law funds homeland security work for fiscal year 2026, including $26.367 billion for declared major disasters and money for airport security and Coast Guard operations.
The law sets immigration enforcement and border security entries in its spending table at $0. It also bars transfers into that border security category.
The law provides $20 million for immigration officers’ body cameras and bars using its funds to block congressional detention oversight visits. Members of Congress need not give advance notice.
Temporary funding covers the lapse that began on or about February 14, 2026. Covered personnel funds must be used for the pay and benefit payments the law specifies.
Air traffic controllers and covered managers can receive a 3.8 percent pay increase for 2026 only if the FAA administrator finds that operating improvements address staffing shortages and improve safety.
Argument forThe disaster relief money could help communities recover from declared major disasters by funding assistance through the federal disaster relief program.
Argument againstThe transfer ban could limit the department’s ability to move money into the listed border security operations category as needs change.
More detail
Congress sets aside money for homeland security agencies and disaster relief. Funding includes $10.635 billion for Transportation Security Administration operations and $11.272 billion for Coast Guard operations. The $26.367 billion disaster relief allocation is reserved for declared major disasters. Fiscal year 2026 ends September 30, 2026; the disaster relief money remains available until spent.
Congress sets specified spending-table entries at $0 and bars transfers into the listed border security operations category. The $0 entries cover Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection’s Border Security Operations in the explanatory statement’s Final Bill column. These provisions do not say that all immigration enforcement or border security funding from other laws ends.
Congress funds body cameras and limits the use of this law’s money to block congressional detention visits. Camera funding covers agents and officers enforcing immigration law; visit protections cover members of Congress and their designated employees at immigration detention facilities. Designated congressional employees may be required to request entry at least 24 hours in advance. The department also cannot use this law’s money to temporarily alter facilities to change what visitors observe.
Congress includes the funding lapse in the temporary funding period and requires specified personnel payments. The payment rule covers personnel pay, allowances, and benefits funded by Division A, the continuing funding law, and Public Law 119–21. The payment requirement applies to payments under section 1341(c) of title 31 of the United States Code. The temporary funding period runs through April 30, 2026, the date this law was approved.
The Federal Aviation Administration may implement a funded 3.8 percent pay increase if its administrator makes the required finding. The $140 million allocation covers air traffic controllers and supervisors or managers who manage air traffic. The administrator alone decides whether scheduling, staffing, or other improvements address workforce shortages and improve aviation safety. If approved, the increase takes effect with the first pay period beginning after January 1, 2026; the money remains available through September 30, 2027.
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- Passed House
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History
- 2026
- Apr 30Mr. 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.Latest
- Apr 30Mr. 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)
- Apr 30DEBATE - 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.
- Apr 30Resolving 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)
- Apr 30On 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)
- Apr 30Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 30Presented to President.To President
- Apr 30Signed by President.Became Law
- Apr 30Became Public Law No: 119-86.Minor
- Apr 2Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
- Apr 2Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1696)
- Apr 2Motion to table the House message to accompany H.R. 7147 agreed to by Voice Vote.
- Apr 2Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Mar 27Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- Mar 27Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1660)
- Mar 27Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- Mar 27Fifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure rendered moot in Senate.
- Mar 27Motion 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.
- Mar 27Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Mar 27Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142
- Mar 27House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142
- Mar 27Pursuant 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.
- Mar 26Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1648)
- Vote recorded On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.Senate
- Mar 26Fourth 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)
- Mar 26Motion 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.
- Mar 25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1589)
- Vote recorded On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.Senate
- Mar 25Motion 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.
- Mar 25Motion 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.
- Mar 25Upon 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)
- Mar 25Fifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1609)
- Mar 24Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1561)
- Mar 24Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
- Mar 24Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1570)
- Mar 24Fourth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1577)
- Mar 22Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1495)
- Mar 21Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1461)
- Mar 20Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1419)
- Vote recorded On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.Senate
- Mar 20Motion 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.
- Mar 20Motion 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.
- Mar 20Upon 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)
- Mar 19Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1311)
- Mar 12Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1024)
- Vote recorded On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.Senate
- Mar 12Third 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)
- Mar 12Motion 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.
- Mar 10Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S946)
- Mar 10Third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S946)
- Mar 5Motion 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)
- Vote recorded On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.Senate
- Mar 5Motion 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)Passed Senate
- Mar 5Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 47.
- Feb 24Second 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)
- Vote recorded On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.Senate
- Feb 24Motion 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.
- Feb 12Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S593)
- Vote recorded On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.Senate
- Feb 12Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 38.
- Feb 12Motion 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.
- Feb 12Second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S593)
- Feb 11Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S559)
- Feb 10Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S547)
- Feb 10Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S557)
- Feb 9Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
- Feb 2Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.
- Jan 30Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- Jan 26Received in the Senate.
- Jan 22Rules 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.
- Vote recorded Legislative vote recorded. Result: Passed.House
- Jan 22Rule H. Res. 1014 passed House.
- Jan 22Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014. (consideration: CR H1299-1317)
- Jan 22Rule 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.
- Jan 22DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7147.
- Jan 22The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Jan 22POSTPONED 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.
- Jan 22Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1330)
- Jan 22Passed/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)Passed House
- Jan 22Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 20Introduced in House
- Jan 20Referred 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.Introduced
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