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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

2/12/2026, 9:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7481

The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, designated as H.R. 7481 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 11, 2026, aims to allocate funding for homeland security operations. Specific provisions and directives within the bill include budget allocations for various agencies under the Department of Homeland Security to ensure the continuation and enhancement of national security measures. The bill seeks to address fiscal matters related to homeland security and fund programs critical for safeguarding the nation against threats. For more detailed information, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7481/BILLS-119hr7481ih.pdf.

Current Status of Bill HR 7481

Bill HR 7481 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2026. Bill HR 7481 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2026.  Bill HR 7481's most recent activity 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. as of February 11, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7481

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
17
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7481

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7481

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

Comments

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Pablo Nichols

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11 hours ago

I'm not sure about this bill, but it seems like it could have some impact on our security. I hope it ends up being beneficial in the long run.

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