Chairman Amodei’s FY26 Homeland Security Bill Passes the House

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026. With the passage of this bill, along with H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, the House completed its work on government funding for the fiscal year. Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei issued the following statement after its passage in the House of Representatives:

“When we look back to a year ago and the disaster at the border the Trump Administration inherited, it’s clear the voices of the American people were taken seriously when they went to the ballot box with the hope of more secure borders, streets free of drugs and violent criminals, and the peace of mind that comes with safer communities,” said Chairman Mark Amodei. 

“This funding addresses every aspect of our national security where the United States could be vulnerable. It strengthens protections across air, land, maritime, and emerging cyber domains, while supporting innovation, training, and modern technologies needed to stay ahead of bad actors and adversaries.

“It’s also fiscally responsible, saving taxpayer dollars by cutting programs and offices that pursue missions unrelated to security of the homeland and refocusing resources on initiatives that truly keep Americans safe.

“The road to restoring regular order was not an easy one, but Chairman Cole’s leadership and commitment to the process brought us to this point. I want to thank my colleagues on the committee and the subcommittee staff for their partnership and hard work in getting this across the finish line.”

Key Takeaways:

• Enhances resources to detect and counter the spread of deadly drugs, like fentanyl, that poison our communities. 
• Supports security preparation and planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, America250, the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, and other National Special Security Events. 
• Funds the 2026 pay raise and avoids a Coast Guard recruiting pause.
• Sustains funding for 22,000 Border Patrol agents. 
• Counters China by increasing the Coast Guard’s Indo-Pacific footprint. 
• Bolsters custody operations to detain and deport all criminal and removable aliens. 
• Improves baggage screening equipment at airports.
• Invests in unmanned systems to improve maritime domain awareness.
• Enables the staffing of critical positions at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to counter the threat from China. 
• Eliminates handouts to non-governmental organizations that facilitated the Biden border crisis.