What does Preamble of Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act do?

This bill makes appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act.

What does REFERENCES. of Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act do?

This section clarifies how references to 'this Act' should be interpreted within division A of the Act. References to 'this Act' within division A are to be treated as referring only to the provisions of that division, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

What does EXPLANATORY STATEMENT. of Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act do?

This section grants the explanatory statement for H.R. 7147 of the 119th Congress the same effect as a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. The explanatory statement was printed in the Congressional Record on January 22, 2026. The statement was submitted by the chair of the House Committee on Appropriations.

What does STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act do?

This section outlines appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. Funding is allocated to various offices including the Office of the Secretary, Management Directorate, Federal Protective Service, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, and the Office of Inspector General. Specific amounts are designated for operations and support, procurement, construction, and improvements within these offices. Certain funds are earmarked for specific purposes such as vehicle fleet modernization, facility needs at fusion centers, and inspections of detention facilities. Funds are available until September 30, 2027, or September 30, 2028, depending on the specific allocation. Restrictions are placed on the obligation of certain funds until the Secretary submits responses to questions for the record regarding the fiscal year 2027 budget submission. Revenues from security fees are available for expenses related to the protection of federally owned and leased buildings and the operations of the Federal Protective Service.

What does (a) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a of Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act do?

The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report to the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General. This report will list all grants and contracts awarded without full and open competition during fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The Inspector General will review the report to assess compliance with laws and regulations. The Inspector General must then report the review's results to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.

What does (a) Not later than 30 days after the last day of each of Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act do?

The Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must submit monthly budget and staffing reports. These reports are due within 30 days after the end of each month to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. The reports must detail total DHS obligations for the month and fiscal year, broken down by appropriation, program, project, and activity levels. The initial staffing report serves as a baseline for DHS staffing adjustments as outlined in section 503(a)(4) of this Act.

What does (a) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation of Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations of any proposed transfers of funds. The funds in question are those available under section 9705(g)(4)(B) of title 31, United States Code, from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund. The notification must be made in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury. No funds identified for transfer may be obligated until the Appropriations Committees are notified.

What does All official costs associated with the use of Government of Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act do?

This section addresses the payment of official costs related to the use of government aircraft. These costs are associated with travel supporting the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. The costs will be paid from funds allocated to the Office of the Secretary.

What does (a) The Under Secretary for Management shall brief the of Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act do?

This section requires the Under Secretary for Management to brief the House and Senate Appropriations Committees quarterly on Level 1 and Level 2 acquisition programs. The briefings must cover programs from the Master Acquisition Oversight List, specifically between the Acquisition Decision Event and Full Operational Capability. Each briefing must include details such as the program's purpose, units to be acquired, Acquisition Review Board status, and cost comparisons. Lifecycle cost estimates, including confidence levels and funding breakouts, are also required in the briefings. The summary must also include verification and validation findings (or an explanation for their absence), fund obligations, contractor listings, and potential risks. The Under Secretary for Management must also submit Acquisition Decision Memoranda to the Appropriations Committees within five business days of approval.

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Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act

Last updated: 4/2/2026 · Introduced: 3/20/2026

Author: Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill appropriates funding for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
It allocates specific amounts for various offices within the Department, including operations, support, and improvements.
The Secretary of Homeland Security is required to submit reports on grants and contracts awarded without full competition during fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
Restrictions are placed on the obligation of certain funds until the Secretary responds to budget-related inquiries.
The bill prohibits the establishment of new border crossing fees and restricts the use of funds for specific immigration enforcement activities.
It mandates the submission of monthly estimates regarding migrant arrivals and detentions to inform policy planning and budgeting.
The bill includes provisions for funding various federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, while imposing restrictions on certain expenditures.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 3 more.

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DIVISION A

Includes provisions on (a) the secretary of homeland security shall submit a, (a) not later than 30 days after the last day of each, and 119 more.

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DIVISION B

Includes provisions on for the purposes of the continuing appropriations act,, amounts made available in the continuing appropriations, and 1 more.

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