What does EXPLANATORY STATEMENT. of Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section refers to an explanatory statement regarding the Act. The statement has the same effect as a joint explanatory statement for allocating funds and implementing the Act. Certain sections under U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have no force or effect.

What does STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 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. A portion of funds allocated to the Office of Health Security ($22,050,000) is available until September 30, 2027. Funds for the Management Directorate ($1,690,380,000) are also available until September 30, 2027. The Federal Protective Service can utilize security fees for protecting federally owned and leased buildings. The Office of Intelligence and Analysis and the Office of Homeland Security Situational Awareness receive $340,819,000, with a portion available until September 30, 2027. The Office of Inspector General receives $257,599,000, including funds for detention facility inspections and oversight of Public Law 119-21. Certain funds are restricted until the Secretary responds to questions for the record regarding the fiscal year 2027 budget submission. Funds are also allocated for official reception and representation expenses, and facility needs at fusion centers.

What does (a) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit a of Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report to the Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General. This report must 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 will 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 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 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. The reports must include total obligations of DHS for the month and fiscal year. Obligations are to be detailed by appropriation, program, project, and activity levels, and source year of the appropriation. The initial staffing report serves as a baseline for DHS staffing adjustments under section 503(a)(4) of this Act.

What does (a) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation of Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to notify the House and Senate Appropriations Committees 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. These funds cannot be obligated until the Appropriations Committees have been notified of the proposed transfer.

What does All official costs associated with the use of Government of Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section addresses the payment of official costs related to the use of government aircraft. The costs are associated with travel supporting the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. These 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 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 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 between the Acquisition Decision Event and Full Operational Capability, including those removed from the Master Acquisition Oversight List. Each briefing must include details such as the program's purpose, unit acquisition numbers, Acquisition Review Board status, and cost comparisons. Lifecycle cost estimates, including confidence levels and breakouts by fiscal year and funding source, are required. The summary must also include findings of independent verification and validation, or an explanation for its absence. Program fund obligations, prime contractors, and potential risks to cost, schedule, or performance must be detailed. Approved Acquisition Decision Memoranda must be submitted to the Appropriations Committees within five business days of approval.

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Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This bill makes further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 6, 2026 The bill was referred to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on the Budget

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

Q: What does REFERENCES. of Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 do?

This section clarifies how references to 'this Act' within the Act itself should be interpreted. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, references to 'this Act' are to be understood as referring only to the specific division of the Act in which the reference appears.

Last updated: 4/6/2026 · Introduced: 4/6/2026

Author: Chip Roy (R-TX)

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