House Homeland Security Republicans back DHS funding law for fiscal 2026

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H.R.7147 was signed into law this week, ending the DHS funding shutdown and providing most departmental funding for fiscal 2026.
DHS's restored fiscal support comes as lawmakers cite evolving threats, the FIFA World Cup in 42 days, and urgency for full operational capacity.
Despite broad DHS funding, debate continues over funding for ICE, Border Patrol, and related immigration enforcement functions.

Funding measure ends long partial shutdown

As reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security, H.R.7147 has been signed into law this week, ending what committee Republicans describe as a Democrat-driven shutdown of DHS and providing funding for most of the department for fiscal 2026.

Committee Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino says the funding restores support for frontline agencies at a time of evolving threats in the U.S. and abroad. He says he remains focused on securing resources and oversight for all DHS components, including those responsible for border security.

Other Republican committee leaders also frame the measure as a step toward stabilizing departmental operations. Michael Guest says Congress should also fund ICE and Border Patrol in regular order, while Dale Strong says the legislation and a concurrently passed budget resolution help ensure DHS personnel are paid and immigration enforcement continues without delay.

Operational and security pressure remains in focus

Republican lawmakers say the shutdown strains transportation, maritime security, cybersecurity, disaster response and other core functions across DHS. The department has more than 250,000 employees, many of whom are required to keep working during a shutdown without certainty over when they will receive their next paycheck.

August Pfluger says rising national security threats and the approach of the FIFA World Cup increase the urgency of restoring full departmental capacity. Michael McCaul also points to the event timeline, saying DHS must operate at peak capacity with 42 days left until kickoff and highlighting funding for Customs and Border Protection's National Targeting Center as part of event security preparations.

Carlos Giménez says the lapse puts ports, airports and commerce under strain, while Andy Ogles says Republicans are still seeking stronger capabilities for border enforcement agencies. Together, the statements show that while the broader department is now funded, disputes over funding for ICE, CBP and related immigration functions remain a live issue in the homeland security debate.

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