hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Funds DHS for FY2026 and ends the shutdown.
Rep. (sponsor not named in text); House passed.
Received in Senate, referred to Appropriations Committee.
This bill provides money for all DHS components, including Customs and Border Protection, ICE, TSA, Coast Guard, Secret Service, FEMA, and cybersecurity. It also authorizes back pay for furloughed employees and ratifies essential obligations incurred during the lapse. The bill passed the House on March 5, 2026, and is now in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Introduced Mar 2, 2026
This bill is under consideration by the second chamber. The chamber may pass the bill as-is, amend it, or take no action. If amended, the bill must return to the originating chamber for approval of the changes before it can be sent to the President.
If this bill becomes law, TSA officers remain on duty, so airport security stays normal. Customs and Border Protection and ICE receive billions, meaning border operations and immigration enforcement continue at current levels. FEMA gets over $26 billion for disaster relief, so recovery from hurricanes and floods proceeds without delay.
Supporters Say
Supporters say it's essential to fund national security and end the harmful shutdown.
Critics Say
Critics argue it locks in current spending levels without addressing immigration reform.
Supporters emphasize that the bill ensures DHS can protect borders, secure airports, and respond to disasters. Critics note it maintains existing enforcement policies and does not include broader immigration system changes, leaving underlying issues untouched.