Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Roy
Introduced
Summary
FY2026 DHS appropriations and oversight controls. This Act sets specific funding levels, tight reporting and reprogramming rules, and program limits across the Department of Homeland Security while also adding the SAVE America Act, which requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for most federal voter registrations.
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- People held in CBP custody and their families face new protections for pregnant, postpartum, nursing individuals, and infants, and agencies must consult maternal and pediatric experts. The Act also adds $20.0 million for body worn cameras for enforcement personnel with a spend plan due within 30 days.
- Voters and election officials must handle a new documentary proof requirement for federal registration that affects DMV forms, mail and same day registration, and requires States to begin verifying records with DHS SAVE within 30 days of implementation.
- Federal agencies and frontline units get multi billion dollar funding and limits on use and transfers, including CBP Operations and Support $11.1 billion and TSA Operations and Support $10.6 billion, plus numerous monthly and quarterly reporting and acquisition briefings.
*Sets detailed FY2026 funding amounts and extensive reporting and verification rules across DHS and adds documentary-proof requirements for federal voter registration.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
11 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 6 mixed.
Air traffic controller pay raise
If enacted, the bill would provide $140 million to fund a 3.8 percent pay increase for eligible air traffic controllers and eligible supervisors for calendar year 2026. The raise would take effect the first pay period after January 1, 2026 only if the FAA determines certain workforce improvements were achieved. The funds are available until September 30, 2027.
New federal voter ID rules
If enacted, the bill would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections. States must send voter lists to DHS for SAVE checks within 30 days and give people notice and time to prove citizenship before removing them. The bill would also define which documents count, let private people sue for registration violations, and require the Election Assistance Commission to issue guidance within 10 days.
Stronger detainee protections and oversight
If enacted, DHS could not destroy records about deaths, sexual assault, or alleged abuse of people in custody and must preserve those records for litigation. Members of Congress and designated staff could enter DHS detention facilities for oversight. The bill would ban most restraints on pregnant detainees and require CBP to follow health-based standards for pregnant, postpartum, and nursing people. The bill also adds $20 million for body-worn cameras and requires a spend plan within 30 days.
More cyber feeds and TSA plans
If enacted, CISA could buy or provide access to cybersecurity threat feeds for federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial entities and other authorized groups. The bill would also require TSA to deliver capital and five‑year technology investment plans and a report on advanced passenger screening technology on the schedule set in the Act.
Tighter rules on DHS border spending
If enacted, the bill would limit DHS reprogramming and transfers in 2026. It would bar creating or eliminating programs, cap augmentation at $5 million or 10 percent, require 30 days notice for some transfers, and generally restrict reprogramming after June 15. The bill also requires CBP procurement and TMF project plans and reporting, an alternatives and cost-benefit analysis before requesting DoD help, monthly validated migrant and detention estimates, and bans some transfers into the CBP Operations account and purchases of non‑autonomous surveillance. TMF-funded DHS projects cannot be obligated until 15 days after a required report.
FEMA grant and mapping rules
If enacted, the bill would set strict rules for certain FEMA grant programs. Awards must last 3 to 5 years and some grants would cap administrative costs at 5 percent. FEMA must open applications within 60 days and act on applications within 65 days, or face penalties. The bill moves unused flood‑mapping funds into FEMA accounts and requires a public FEMA reimbursement dashboard and 10‑day notice before pausing FEMA training or grants.
U.S.-flag ships for SPR transport
If enacted, waivers to use non‑U.S.‑flag ships for moving Strategic Petroleum Reserve oil would be barred unless DHS ensures use of U.S.‑flag vessels after consulting agencies and U.S.‑flag maritime industry representatives. Congress must be notified within two business days of waiver requests and decisions.
Ban on new land crossing fees
If enacted, the bill would ban the creation, collection, funding, or study of new fees for crossing land ports of entry by pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and private vehicle occupants. The ban would take effect upon enactment.
Treat prior funding lapse as covered
If enacted, the bill would treat the funding gap around February 14, 2026 as covered by the earlier continuing resolution and substitute this Act's enactment date for the prior date. Agencies would get the timing change when the bill is enacted.
USCIS work and tech changes
If enacted, USCIS could supervise biometric appointments remotely at Application Support Centers. USCIS could provide up to five replacement vehicles where GSA does not lease cars and allow commuting use. The bill would bar using these funds to run A-76 competitions for certain USCIS job classes and would prohibit employing certain INA 274A(h)(3) workers with this Act's funds.
New federal fees and small funding changes
If enacted, fees collected from passengers arriving from Canada, Mexico, or adjacent islands would be available until spent. The bill would require Radiological Emergency Preparedness fees in 2026 to cover 100 percent of anticipated program costs and deposit them as offsetting collections available Oct 1, 2026. The bill would also add $30 million for Supreme Court salaries and expenses, available until September 30, 2028.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Roy
TX • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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