What does Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act do?

The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 provides comprehensive funding for all major components of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026. This legislation establishes appropriations totaling tens of billions of dollars across multiple DHS agencies including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the Coast Guard, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the United States Secret Service. Beyond basic operational funding, the bill implements significant policy directives governing immigration enforcement, disaster relief operations, cybersecurity initiatives, and border security activities. The legislation includes extensive general provisions that impose restrictions on fund usage, establish reporting requirements, mandate specific operational procedures, and create accountability mechanisms for DHS operations. The bill addresses critical homeland security priorities including disaster response capabilities, immigration enforcement protocols, transportation security measures, and infrastructure protection while imposing numerous limitations designed to ensure oversight and prevent misuse of appropriated funds.

Who sponsored HR8173?

Brian Fitzpatrick, Thomas Suozzi

What is the status of HR8173?

Introduced as of April 2, 2026.

HR8173 U.S. House: Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act

Introduced

H. R. 8173

Introduced in House · April 3, 2026

April 2, 2026

Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Suozzi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

A BILL

Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; 2. Table of contents; 3. References; 4. Explanatory statement; 5. Statement of appropriations; DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS; DIVISION B—FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

H.R.8173