Department of Homeland Security
Border security, FEMA, TSA, immigration, and cybersecurity.
Budget & Spending
Budget Authority
$16.18 trillion
Obligated
$201.80 billion
% of Federal Budget
0.02%
Source: USAspending.gov · Current fiscal year
Related Legislation
To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
This bill would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to obtain public input, reach agreements with state and local officials, and notify Congress before building, buying, upgrading, or operating new immigration processing sites or detention centers. The requirement applies to all new facilities but does not address existing ones.
To realign the nuclear forensics and attribution activities of the Federal Government from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to share Individual Taxpayer Identification Number information with the Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of enforcing immigration laws.
This bill would require the Treasury Department to share Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) holder information with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to help enforce immigration laws. ITINs are tax identification numbers issued to individuals who cannot obtain Social Security numbers, including some undocumented immigrants.
Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and any entity that contracts with the Department of Homeland Security to grant access to Members of Congress to covered facilities to carry out oversight responsibilities, and for other purposes.
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the use of certain financial assistance for vehicle security enhancement upgrades, and for other purposes.
To require officers and employees of the Department of Homeland Security to receive training with respect to tribes, and for other purposes.
This bill requires Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers and employees to receive training about Native American tribes, their sovereignty, laws, and culture. The bill aims to improve DHS interactions with tribal nations and ensure compliance with federal obligations to tribes.
Strategic Export Controls and Border Security Enhancement Act
Condemning the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump on April 25, 2026, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, and recognizing the critical mission of the Department of Homeland Security.
To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.
This bill would prevent the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from creating or operating new types of immigration detention facilities, including temporary structures like tents, modular units, warehouses, and processing centers. It applies to new contracts, modifications to existing contracts, extensions, and renewals with private companies or other government agencies.
Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
This bill provides temporary federal funding for Department of Homeland Security operations through a specified date in 2026. It is a 'continuing appropriation,' meaning it extends funding when Congress has not yet passed a regular budget.
Recognizing the critical missions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and expressing concern that the systematic reduction of its career workforce has undermined those missions and endangered the safety and security of United States citizens.
This bill is a congressional resolution that acknowledges the importance of three federal agencies—FEMA, CISA, and TSA—and expresses concern that reducing their career staff has compromised their ability to protect Americans. The bill does not create new laws or allocate funding; it is a statement of congressional sentiment.
A bill to provide a premium payment to employees who worked without receiving pay during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security of 10 percent of the pay the employees should have received during the shutdown.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.
This is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' formal support for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It is a symbolic measure rather than legislation that creates new laws or programs.