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Pub. L. 119-86 · H.R. 7147 · 119th Congress

Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

Signed into law Apr 30, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance

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What this law does

  • Funds most Department of Homeland Security agencies and programs at FY2025 levels through May 22, 2026, or until a full-year DHS funding law passes.
  • Ends the partial DHS shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, after its funding lapsed.
  • Authorizes back pay, under current law, for federal employees affected by the partial DHS shutdown.
  • Approves certain spending commitments made during the shutdown, including those to protect life and property.
2 subjects in this law: Homeland Security fundingGovernment shutdown back pay

The U.S. Constitution does not limit a bill to one subject, so a single law can carry several separate measures. Lawmakers vote yes or no on the whole package.

Plain-language list by Voting On, based only on the official summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service and the bill's titles. Read the official summary.

How it became law

  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2026 · House
  2. 2 daysPassed HouseJan 22, 2026
  3. 64 daysPassed SenateMar 27, 2026
  4. Same dayBack and forthMar 27, 2026 · House
  5. 34 daysBack and forthApr 30, 2026 · House
  6. Same dayPresented to the PresidentApr 30, 2026
  7. Same daySigned into lawApr 30, 2026
100days, introduction to signature
2days to pass the House
64more days to pass the Senate
Yeswent back to a chamber after changes
Novetoed

Official summary

Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026

This bill provides continuing FY2026 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through May 22, 2026. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and ends the partial DHS shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, due to a lapse in appropriations for DHS.

The CR generally funds most DHS agencies and programs at the FY2025 levels through the earlier of May 22, 2026, or the enactment of the FY2026 DHS appropriations act.

The bill also authorizes back pay, in accordance with current law, for federal employees who were affected by the partial DHS shutdown.

Finally, the bill ratifies and approves certain obligations that were incurred during the partial DHS shutdown, including obligations incurred to maintain the essential level of activity to protect life and property and bring about an orderly termination of government functions.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service (House agreed to Senate amendment, Mar 27, 2026).

Who wrote it

Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]

0 cosponsors. 0 signed on the day it was introduced.

Recorded votes

DateChamberVoteYeasNays
Jan 22, 2026HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)220207
Feb 12, 2026SenateCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 38.5247
Feb 24, 2026SenateSecond cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 39.5045
Mar 5, 2026SenateUpon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 47.5145
Mar 12, 2026SenateThird cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 54.5146
Mar 20, 2026SenateUpon reconsideration, second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 37. Record Vote Number: 59.4737
Mar 25, 2026SenateUpon reconsideration, third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 71.5446
Mar 26, 2026SenateFourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 74.5347

What was added

Amendments adopted (2)

AmendmentSponsorWhat it didResult
S.Amdt. 4790
Mar 27, 2026
John Thune (R-SD)In the nature of a substitute.Adopted
agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
H.Amdt. 157
Jan 22, 2026
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1014, the amendment specified in section 7 of H. Res. 1014 is considered adopted.Adopted
On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

Sections in the final law that were not in the first version (Introduced in House) (5)

  • 1. Short title
  • 2. Table of contents
  • 3. References
  • 4. Explanatory Statement
  • 5. Statement of appropriations

What was removed

Sections in the first version (Introduced in House) that did not make it into the law (0)

None. Every section heading from the first version (Introduced in House) remains in the law.

Compared by section heading between the Introduced in House text (Jan 20, 2026) and the Enrolled Bill text, both from GovInfo. Wording changes inside a section that kept its heading are not shown here; see the amendments and the text versions.

Proposed but not adopted

No amendments were voted down or withdrawn.

7 more amendments were filed but never brought to a vote
AmendmentSponsorWhat it didResult
S.Amdt. 4789
Mar 26, 2026
Eric Schmitt (R-MO)No purpose statement filedFiled, never voted on
S.Amdt. 4775
Mar 24, 2026
Susan Collins (R-ME)No purpose statement filedFiled, never voted on
S.Amdt. 4300
Feb 12, 2026
Raphael Warnock (D-GA)No purpose statement filedFiled, never voted on
S.Amdt. 4299
Feb 12, 2026
Alex Padilla (D-CA)No purpose statement filedFiled, never voted on
S.Amdt. 4298
Feb 12, 2026
Alex Padilla (D-CA)No purpose statement filedFiled, never voted on
S.Amdt. 4297
Feb 12, 2026
Alex Padilla (D-CA)No purpose statement filedFiled, never voted on
S.Amdt. 4296
Feb 11, 2026
Lindsey Graham (R-SC)No purpose statement filedFiled, never voted on

Full action history

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Apr 30, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2026On motion that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3311-3321)
Apr 30, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment.
Apr 30, 2026Mr. Alford moved that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment (consideration: CR H3311-3322)
Apr 30, 2026Mr. Alford asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 7147, with the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, to recede from the House amendment, and to concur in the Senate amendment. Objection heard.
Apr 30, 2026Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and recede from the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, and concur in the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3311-3321)
Apr 30, 2026Presented to President.
Apr 30, 2026Presented to President.
Apr 30, 2026Signed by President.
Apr 30, 2026Signed by President.
Apr 30, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-86.
Apr 30, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-86.
Apr 2, 2026Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Apr 2, 2026Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1696)
Apr 2, 2026Motion to table the House message to accompany H.R. 7147 agreed to by Voice Vote.
Apr 2, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 27, 2026House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142
Mar 27, 2026Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1142, the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147 is considered as agreed to with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-21.
Mar 27, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 27, 2026Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1660)
Mar 27, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 27, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Mar 27, 2026Fifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure rendered moot in Senate.
Mar 27, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 73) rendered moot in Senate.
Mar 27, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 27, 2026Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 1142
Mar 26, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1648)
Mar 26, 2026Fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 74. (CR S1651-1652)
Mar 26, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the fourth cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 74) entered in Senate.
Mar 25, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1589)
Mar 25, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 54) by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 2026Upon reconsideration, third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 46. Record Vote Number: 71. (CR S1599-1600)
Mar 25, 2026Fifth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1609)
Mar 24, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1561)
Mar 24, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
Mar 24, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1570)
Mar 24, 2026Fourth cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S1577)
Mar 22, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1495)
Mar 21, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1461)
Mar 20, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1419)
Mar 20, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Mar 20, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Mar 20, 2026Upon reconsideration, second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 37. Record Vote Number: 59. (CR S1425)
Mar 19, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S1311)
Mar 12, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S1024)
Mar 12, 2026Third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 54. (CR S1034)
Mar 12, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the third cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 54) entered in Senate.
Mar 10, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S946)
Mar 10, 2026Third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S946)
Mar 5, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of the motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Record Vote No. 38) agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)
Mar 5, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote (Record Vote No. 38) by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S871)
Mar 5, 2026Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 45. Record Vote Number: 47.
Feb 24, 2026Second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 39. (CR S641)
Feb 24, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which the second cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 39) entered in Senate.
Feb 12, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S593)
Feb 12, 2026Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 38.
Feb 12, 2026Motion by Senator Thune to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 38) entered in Senate.
Feb 12, 2026Second cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S593)
Feb 11, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S559)
Feb 10, 2026Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S547)
Feb 10, 2026Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S557)
Feb 9, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Feb 2, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.
Jan 30, 2026Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jan 26, 2026Received in the Senate.
Jan 22, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)
Jan 22, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311)
Jan 22, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1330)
Jan 22, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on passage of the bill. Pursuant to clause 10 of rule 20, the yeas and nays are ordered. Further proceedings are postponed.
Jan 22, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 22, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7147.
Jan 22, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan 22, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1014. (consideration: CR H1299-1317)
Jan 22, 2026Rule H. Res. 1014 passed House.
Jan 22, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1014 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7148 under a structured rule and H.R. 7147 under a closed rule. The rule provides for one hour of debate and a motion to recommit on each bill.
Jan 20, 2026Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2026Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2026Referred 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.
Jan 20, 2026Referred 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.

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