HR 7617 · in committee · significant
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.
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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.
- government reform
What this bill does
- This bill funds the Department of Homeland Security's administrative costs if Congress fails to pass a regular budget during fiscal year 2026.
- It affects DHS employees and congressional offices that need to communicate with the agency during a funding lapse.
- The bill requires DHS to maintain normal operations and respond to Congress during any shutdown, with funding provided through this measure.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How would funding DHS administrative costs during a shutdown affect other federal agencies that also lack appropriations?
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What specific congressional communication needs does this bill address that wouldn't be met during a typical government lapse?
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Should shutdown contingency funding be pre-authorized by bill, or should Congress be required to pass budgets on time to avoid these situations?
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Sponsor · D-TX-32
Julie Johnson
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Introduced 2026-02-20
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Legislative timeline
2026-02-20 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
2026-02-20 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2026-02-20 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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