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Ensuring Department of Homeland Security Operations During 2026 Government Shutdowns

This bill provides necessary funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) if a lapse in appropriations occurs in fiscal year 2026. It ensures that the Department performs all functions and remains responsive to communications transmitted by congressional offices.
Key points
Continuous funding for DHS administrative expenses during budget lapses in fiscal year 2026.
Requirement for DHS to perform all functions it would perform in the absence of a lapse.
Guaranteed responsiveness to congressional offices, including operations of the Office of Legislative Affairs and ICE's Office of Congressional Relations.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7617
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]
Process start date: 2026-02-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7617.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Continuous funding for DHS administrative expenses during budget lapses in fiscal year 2026.
  • Requirement for DHS to perform all functions it would perform in the absence of a lapse.
  • Guaranteed responsiveness to congressional offices, including operations of the Office of Legislative Affairs and ICE's Office of Congressional Relations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-12.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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