Mark Amodei (R-NV)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027
H.R. 9310 · House bill Economics and Public Finance
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
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, 2027. It allocates money for agencies like the Coast Guard, Secret Service, Customs and Border Protection, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The legislation establishes rules for border security, immigration processing, and disaster relief while implementing strict oversight on spending and contracts. It restricts funding for diversity and equity initiatives, prohibits a national identification card, and limits certain medical procedures in custody. Additionally, it sets requirements for officer conduct and prohibits the use of technology from Chinese-owned companies.
Yes· 3 of 29
- Scored +9
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
Provides substantial funding for the Disaster Relief Fund and implements penalties for processing delays and a public transparency dashboard.
- Scored +8
Does this tighten control of the border?
Allocates significant funding for CBP operations, mandates GPS monitoring, and requires detailed migrant arrival estimates.
- Scored +7
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?
Mandates GPS monitoring for all aliens on the non-detained docket.
The opposite· 3 of 13
- Scored -8
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
Bans funding for sex-reassigning medical care in ICE custody and limits marriage recognition via religious exemptions.
- Scored -8
Does this make abortion easier to get?
Prohibits funding for abortions in ICE custody except in cases of life endangerment, rape, or incest.
- Scored -7
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?
Prohibits funding for hormone therapy or sex-reassigning surgery in ICE custody and protects religious exemptions against LGBTQ marriage recognition.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection of Pregnant Women: The bill ensures policies to safeguard pregnant, postpartum, and nursing individuals in custody are implemented (Sec. 215) and generally bans the use of restraints on pregnant women unless there are specific safety risks (Sec. 527).
- Drug Access: People can import up to a 90-day supply of personal-use prescription drugs from Canada, as long as they are not biological products or controlled substances (Sec. 205).
- Disaster and Emergency Aid: It provides significant funding for the Disaster Relief Fund and grants for emergency response and firefighters (Title III).
- Public Safety and Transparency: An interactive public dashboard will show reimbursement requests for disaster assistance (Sec. 313), and the bill prohibits stopping people from recording immigration enforcement in public areas (Sec. 554).
- Accountability for Officials: High-ranking officials and members of Congress must undergo airport passenger and baggage screening (Sec. 231).
- Child Safety: Funding is allocated to enforce laws against forced child labor and investigate missing and exploited children (U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Operations and Support).
- Protection of U.S. Citizens: Federal funds cannot be used to knowingly deport or detain U.S. citizens unless they violated a law that makes them subject to arrest (Sec. 558).
- Officer Accountability and Training: Law enforcement must wear visible identifiers and provide badge numbers upon request (Sec. 557), and they must receive training on use of force and de-escalation tactics (Sec. 556).
- Government Oversight: Members of Congress and designated employees are allowed to enter alien housing facilities for oversight without the department changing what is observed (Sec. 551).
- Efficiency in Disaster Relief: Financial penalties will be imposed on the "Office of the Secretary and Executive Management" if FEMA fails to meet reporting timelines or lets too many reimbursement requests sit for over 60 days (Sec. 546).
- Due Process in Removals: ICE cannot remove an alien to a third country without an order from an immigration judge (Sec. 564).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restricted Asylum Access: Individuals who passed through another country without applying for protection there may be limited in their ability to grant asylum or determine credible fear (Sec. 408).
- Limited Medical Care in Custody: Funding is prohibited for surgery or hormone therapy for sex-reassigning care for those in ICE custody (Sec. 227).
- Increased Monitoring: All aliens on the non-detained docket must be enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention Program with mandatory GPS monitoring (Sec. 228).
- Visa and Employment Restrictions: Students cannot use F or M visas if their school lacks accreditation from a recognized agency (Sec. 212), and employment authorization is prohibited for those with denied asylum applications or pending application crimes (Sec. 404).
- Reduced Worker Protections: Local or state laws regarding employment conditions or minimum pay do not apply to people in federal immigration custody (Sec. 229).
- Loss of Local Funding: State political subdivisions may lose federal funds if their policies conflict with the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 or hinder federal immigration enforcement (Sec. 544).
- Restriction of Social Programs: Funding is banned for programs, offices, or training related to diversity, equity, and inclusion or those advancing Critical Race Theory (Sec. 545).
- Legal Penalties for Information Sharing: Making restricted personal information about immigration officers or their families public can lead to imprisonment or fines (Sec. 557).
- Reduction in Available Funds: Millions of dollars are rescinded from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Customs and Border Protection accounts, which may reduce available resources (Sec. 560, Sec. 561).
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — Mandates GPS monitoring for all aliens on the non-detained docket. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Provides substantial funding for CISA and grants for state and local cybersecurity. Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — Provides funding for Urban Area Security Initiatives and Nonprofit Security Grants.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Provides substantial funding for the Disaster Relief Fund and implements penalties for processing delays and a public transparency dashboard. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — Provides security assistance funding for public transportation, railroads, and buses. Does this invest in rural communities? — Provides funds for the maintenance and repair of roads on Native American reservations.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — Protects the right to record immigration enforcement and prohibits funding for censorship or misinformation classification. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires public reporting of grants, contracts, FEMA reports, and increases congressional access to detention facilities. Does this give the federal government more power? — Allows the federal government to withhold funds from states whose policies conflict with federal immigration law and increases congressional oversight. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Prohibits removal of aliens to third countries without a judge's order and protects US citizens from wrongful detention. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — Mandates GPS monitoring for non-detained aliens and protects officer personal info from public disclosure. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Imposes federal restrictions and penalties on state political subdivisions regarding immigration enforcement.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — Allocates significant funding for CBP operations, mandates GPS monitoring, and requires detailed migrant arrival estimates. Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion? — Prohibits discriminatory actions against persons based on sincerely held religious beliefs regarding marriage. Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — Prohibits officials from stopping the recording of enforcement in public and bans funding for censoring lawful speech or classifying misinformation. Does this change how police departments operate? — Requires officers to wear identifiers, provide badge numbers, and undergo de-escalation and use-of-force training. Does this make child care cost less? — Allows funds to be used for employee emergency back-up care programs. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — Provides funding for the emergency food and shelter program under the McKinney-Vento Act. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — Prohibits funding for hormone therapy or sex-reassigning surgery in ICE custody and protects religious exemptions against LGBTQ marriage recognition. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — Restricts asylum access for those transiting other countries, limits employment authorization, and increases focus on removals. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Bans funding for programs or training related to diversity, equity, and inclusion or Critical Race Theory.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — Allocates funding for the investigation of intellectual property rights violations. Does this put more money into scientific research? — Provides funding for research and development within the Coast Guard and Science and Technology Directorate.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Allocates funding to fight forced child labor and investigate missing and exploited children. Would women be better off under this? — Implements strict protections and bans restraints for pregnant and postpartum women in custody. Would farmers be better off under this? — Defines agricultural labor to allow temporary seasonal admission for workers. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Provides funding for Urban Area Security Initiatives and public transit security. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Provides funding for emergency food and shelter programs. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Provides funding for road repairs on Native American reservations. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Provides funding for rural road repairs on reservations. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Bans funding for sex-reassigning medical care in ICE custody and limits marriage recognition via religious exemptions. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Imposes stricter asylum rules, mandatory GPS monitoring, enhanced removals, and limits employment authorization. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Increases detention capacity and implements stricter asylum, visa, and sanctuary jurisdiction restrictions. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Prohibits funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and Critical Race Theory initiatives. Would students be better off under this? — Restricts F and M visas to students at accredited institutions. Would union members be better off under this? — Exempts federal immigration custody from state and local minimum wage and employment laws.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Implements strict oversight, reporting requirements, and cost-benefit analyses for funding and technology modernization. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Includes specific rescissions of funds across multiple DHS and CISA accounts. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — The bill includes several rescissions of unobligated funds, slightly reducing government spending. Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay? — The bill specifies that state or local minimum pay laws do not apply to persons in federal immigration custody.
- Healthcare
- Does this lower the price of prescription medicines? — Allows individuals to import up to a 90-day supply of personal-use prescription drugs from Canada. Does this make abortion easier to get? — Prohibits funding for abortions in ICE custody except in cases of life endangerment, rape, or incest.
- 6/12/2026
- The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-697, by Mr. Amodei (NV).
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
- Bill introduced.
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