The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Following the vote, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) released a statement highlighting key aspects of the legislation.
“As chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I was proud to cast my vote today to support the Department of Homeland Security’s core mission and the personnel who work tirelessly every day to keep Americans safe. This full-year appropriations bill will bolster the border security wins provided by House Republicans in our reconciliation package and ensure the safety of our law enforcement officers and the communities they serve comes first. In addition, this bill provides funding for vital nonprofit security grants that act as a lifeline for the safety of faith-based communities on Long Island and across the country, protects the Department’s skilled cybersecurity workforce, extends essential cybersecurity authorities, and makes sure frontline personnel––like TSA agents and the U.S. Coast Guard––don’t have to worry about missing another paycheck due to a government shutdown,” Garbarino stated.
The appropriations package includes provisions aimed at enhancing border security, supporting law enforcement, maintaining funding for nonprofit security grants that benefit faith-based communities nationwide, safeguarding DHS's cybersecurity workforce, extending critical cybersecurity authorities, and ensuring continued pay for frontline personnel such as TSA agents and members of the U.S. Coast Guard in case of a government shutdown.
