Mark Amodei (R-NV)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill provides funding for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It includes money for various agencies like Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Coast Guard, and the Transportation Security Administration. The legislation also covers disaster relief through FEMA and provides for cybersecurity and research and development. Additionally, it includes several administrative rules regarding how money can be spent and reported.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill provides very large funding allocations for the Disaster Relief Fund and FEMA assistance.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?
The bill protects the right of individuals to record immigration enforcement in public and prevents censorship pressure.
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The bill mandates that funds not be used in contravention of constitutional due process protections.
The opposite· 3 of 7
- Scored -6
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?
The bill prohibits funds from being used for gender-affirming hormone therapy or surgery for those in ICE custody.
- Scored -6
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
The bill prohibits funds for gender-affirming care for those in ICE custody.
- Scored -5
Does this make abortion easier to get?
The bill prohibits using funds to pay for or facilitate an abortion except in very specific circumstances.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protecting Pregnant Individuals: The bill requires that standards of treatment are in place to safeguard the health, safety, and rights of pregnant individuals in custody. (Sec. 242)
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Financial Support for Firefighters: Funding is provided for Assistance to Firefighter Grants and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants. (Sec. s 303, 307, and 309)
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Disaster Relief: A large amount of money is set aside for the Disaster Relief Fund to help following major disasters. (Sec. 306)
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Flood Insurance Support: Money is allocated for flood mitigation actions and flood mapping to help manage risks. (Sec. 311)
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Protection of Children: Funds are designated for a grant related to investigations of missing and exploited children. (Sec. 200)
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Support for Unaccompanied Minors: Funds are provided for the transportation of unaccompanied alien minors. (Sec. 200 and 221)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care: The bill prohibits funds from being used for hormone therapy or surgery for the purpose of gender-affirming care for those in ICE custody. (Sec. 223)
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Restrictions on Abortion Access: Funds cannot be used to pay for or facilitate an abortion, except in very specific circumstances like life-threatening emergencies, rape, or incest. (Sec. 222)
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Prohibition of Certain Employment: The bill prevents the use of funds to process or approve certain competition for specific job roles like Immigration Service Officers. (Sec. 402)
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Limitations on Asylum Seekers: There are specific restrictions on how asylum claims are processed based on the countries an individual transited through. (Sec. 412)
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Ban on Diversity Initiatives: The bill prohibits using funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives or programs that promote Critical Race Theory. (Sec. 546)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill mandates that funds not be used in contravention of constitutional due process protections. Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The bill protects the right of individuals to record immigration enforcement in public and prevents censorship pressure.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill provides very large funding allocations for the Disaster Relief Fund and FEMA assistance.
- Healthcare
- Does this make abortion easier to get? — The bill prohibits using funds to pay for or facilitate an abortion except in very specific circumstances.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill provides funding for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and seeks to secure technological supply chains.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill provides substantial funding for Customs and Border Protection and border security technologies. Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — The bill prohibits funds from being used to pressure companies to censor lawful speech and protects the right to record immigration enforcement. Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill prohibits interference with recording immigration enforcement actions in public areas. Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — The bill includes provisions to prevent discriminatory action against people acting on sincerely held religious beliefs. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The bill prohibits funds from being used for gender-affirming hormone therapy or surgery for those in ICE custody. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prohibits funds from being-used for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill includes restrictions on how asylum claims are processed and access to parole.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill allocates funds for investigating missing and exploited children. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Funds are provided for road maintenance on Native American reservations. Would women be better off under this? — The bill includes safeguards for pregnant individuals in custody. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill prohibits funds for gender-affirming care for those in ICE custody. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill imposes stricter asylum requirements and processing limitations, though it protects the right to record enforcement. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes several restrictions on asylum and immigration processing.
- 6/26/2025
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-173, by Mr. Amodei (NV).
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
- Bill introduced.
6 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-2729: Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act
- 119-HR-7147: Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
- 119-HR-7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-HR-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-HR-7744: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-HR-8029: Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act