What does Preamble of Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This bill makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Funding is allocated to various offices within the Department, including the Office of the Secretary, Management Directorate, Federal Protective Service, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, and Office of Inspector General. Specific amounts are designated for operations and support, procurement, construction, and improvements within these offices. Revenues from security fees are available for the protection of federally owned and leased buildings and the operations of the Federal Protective Service. The Office of Inspector General is authorized to use funds for confidential operational expenses, including payments to informants.

What does (a) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a of Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report by October 15, 2026. The report lists grants and contracts awarded without full and open competition. The Inspector General reviews the report for departmental compliance.

What does Not later than 30 days after the last day of each month, of Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section requires the Department of Homeland Security's Chief Financial Officer to submit monthly budget and staffing reports. These reports must be submitted no later than 30 days after the last day of each month. The reports are addressed to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The reports must include total obligations of the Department for the month and fiscal year. Obligations are to be detailed by appropriation and program, project, and activity levels. The reports must also specify the source year of the appropriation.

What does None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made of Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section restricts the use of funds for gender-affirming care in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody Funds cannot be used for hormone therapy medication or surgery for gender-affirming care

What does Section 515(b) of Public Law 108-334 (49 U.S.C. 44945 of Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section amends Section 515(b) of Public Law 108-334. The amendment replaces the word 'report' with 'briefing' throughout the section, including in the subsection heading.

What does Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, none of of Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

Funds cannot be used for award or incentive fees for below satisfactory contractor performance Contractor performance must meet basic contract requirements to receive fees