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US HB7744
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tom Cole
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $17.73 billion for U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations and support, including $550 million available through September 2027, up to 7,500 police-type vehicles, and $2 million for informant compensation awards
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Provides $10.04 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, with dedicated funding including $6 million for forced child labor enforcement, $15 million for intellectual property rights investigations, and up to 3,790 police-type vehicles
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Allocates $10.64 billion for Transportation Security Administration operations and support, with $300 million available through September 2027
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Funds departmental management and oversight at $316.3 million for the Office of the Secretary, $1.69 billion for the Management Directorate, and $257.6 million for the Office of Inspector General (including $20 million for detention facility oversight)
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Appropriates $340.8 million for Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness, with $121.3 million available through 2027 and up to $2 million for secure space needs at fusion centers
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Provides $20 million for body-worn cameras for agents and officers performing immigration enforcement activities, requiring a spend plan within 30 days of enactment
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Allocates $140 million for FAA air traffic controller pay increases of 3.8 percent for calendar year 2026, contingent on the Administrator determining improvements in workforce scheduling, staffing utilization, and operational efficiencies
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Appropriates $30 million for the Supreme Court salaries and expenses, available through September 2028
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Rescinds approximately $89.3 million from various unobligated DHS account balances and $111.7 million from FY2024 continuing appropriations balances, plus $2.4 million from the DHS Nonrecurring Expenses Fund
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Ratifies all obligations incurred during the appropriations lapse period beginning around February 13, 2026, for maintaining essential activities to protect life and property, and ensures personnel pay and benefits for that period
Legislative Description
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Economics and public finance
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
3/9/2026