H.R.7617

To provide funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026, to require that the Department be responsive to congressional offices during such a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

Introduced·2/20/26

Provides funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026.

The bill provides funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026. It ensures the Department continues to perform all functions, including responding to communications from congressional offices. The funding covers the Department’s Office of Legislative Affairs and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Office of Congressional Relations.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

2
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History

Feb 20

House

Introduced in House

Feb 20

House

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.