What does Preamble of Secure America Act do?

This Act provides for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33

What does U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION PERSONNEL. of Secure America Act do?

This section appropriates $9,550,000,000 to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for fiscal year 2026. The funds are to be used for hiring, paying, training, and equipping Border Patrol agents and support personnel. These personnel are intended to conduct functions other than immigration enforcement and customs functions. The funds appropriated by this section remain available until September 30, 2029. Funds cannot be used to recruit, hire, or train personnel for processing coordinator duties after October 31, 2028.

What does U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. of Secure America Act do?

This section appropriates $7,450,000,000 to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for fiscal year 2026. The funds are intended to cover the costs of hiring, paying, training, and equipping Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents and support personnel. A portion of the funds, $108,500,000, is specifically allocated to hiring, paying, and equipping child exploitation investigators and forensics analysts. These funds will support the identification and rescue of victims of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Training for HSI personnel and state and local law enforcement regarding identifying victims of child sexual exploitation and abuse is also included. The funds cannot be used for functions related to HSI’s immigration enforcement and customs enforcement missions.

What does BORDER SECURITY, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCREENING. of Secure America Act do?

This section appropriates $3,450,000,000 for border security and technology Funds are for procurement and integration of new nonintrusive inspection equipment Air and Marine operations will be upgraded with new platforms Border surveillance technologies will be upgraded and procured Biometric entry and exit system will be deployed Funds cannot be used for untested surveillance towers

What does ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY of Secure America Act do?

This section provides additional appropriations to the Secretary of Homeland Security. The total amount appropriated is $2,500,000,000. These funds are sourced from the Treasury, specifically money not otherwise appropriated. The funds are for the purposes provided in this title. The appropriated funds are available until September 30, 2029.

What does U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION. of Secure America Act do?

This section appropriates funds to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Funds are for hiring, training, and equipping agents and support staff Funds also cover mission support, operations, and maintenance

What does U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. of Secure America Act do?

This section appropriates $31,075,000,000 to the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for fiscal year 2026, available until September 30, 2029. The funds are allocated for various purposes including hiring and training ICE personnel, transportation related to alien departure or removal, information technology maintenance, facility and fleet maintenance, and supporting 287(g) agreements. A portion of the funds, not less than $350,000,000, is designated for ICE operations to arrest released 'covered unlawful aliens' in jurisdictions not deemed 'qualified cooperating jurisdictions'. A 'qualified cooperating jurisdiction' is defined as a state or political subdivision that has a 287(g) agreement or demonstrates compliance with specific immigration-related laws. Funds appropriated under this section cannot be used to release, parole, or otherwise facilitate the release of 'covered unlawful aliens' into the community. A 'covered unlawful alien' is defined based on several criteria including inadmissibility, deportability, and involvement in criminal offenses, and subject to immigration detainers.

What does ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY of Secure America Act do?

This section appropriates funds to the Department of Homeland Security The appropriation is for fiscal year 2026 The funds remain available until September 30, 2029

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Secure America Act

Last updated: 6/10/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

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The Secure America Act allocates $9.55 billion to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for hiring and equipping personnel, excluding those focused on immigration and customs enforcement.
This bill provides $7.45 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to support Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents, with specific funding for child exploitation investigations and related training.
The Act appropriates $3.45 billion to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for border security technology upgrades, including nonintrusive inspection equipment and biometric systems, with restrictions on the deployment of surveillance towers lacking autonomous capabilities.

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TITLE II

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