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H.R. 7147

U.S. House•Passed

Summary

H.R. 7147, the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, was introduced in the House on Jan 20, 2026 by Rep. Tom Cole (R). It last saw action on Apr 30, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-86. It is now Public Law 119-86.

Record

Text

H.R. 7147 has 9 roll calls and 9 amendments.

hb7147/engrossed-amendment-house.txt
119 HR 7147 EAH: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2026-03-27
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 119th CONGRESS  2d Session
 In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
 March 27, 2026
 HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT:
That the House agree to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 7147) entitled  An Act making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. , with the following
In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the amendment of the Senate, insert the following:
1.
This Act may be cited as the   Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026  .
2.
The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (division A of  Public Law 119–37 ) is amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting  May 22, 2026 .
3.
For the purposes of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (division A of  Public Law 119–37 ), the time covered by such division shall be considered to include the period which began on or about February 14, 2026, during which there occurred a lapse in appropriations.
4.
Amounts made available in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (division A of  Public Law 119–37 ) and in division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 ( Public Law 119–75 ) for personnel pay, allowances, and benefits in each department and agency shall be available for payments pursuant to subsection (c) of section 1341 of title 31, United States Code and such payments shall be made.
5.
All obligations incurred and in anticipation of the appropriations made and authority granted by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (division A of  Public Law 119–37 ) and by division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 ( Public Law 119–75 ) for the purposes of maintaining the essential level of activity to protect life and property and bringing about orderly termination of Government function, and for purposes as otherwise authorized by law, are hereby ratified and approved if otherwise in accord with the provisions of such Act.
      Kevin F. McCumber  Clerk.

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2026-01-20
  2. Passed House2026-01-22
  3. Passed Senate2026-03-27
  4. Conference2026-03-27
  5. To President2026-04-30
  6. Became Law2026-04-30

CRS Summary

The summaries are the Congressional Research Service’s, one per stage. Read them in full.

Passed Senate Mar 27, 2026

hb7147/passed-senate.md

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Passed Senate (03/27/2026)

Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for various agencies and offices within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), except for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP).

Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for Departmental Management, Intelligence, Situational Awareness, and Oversight, including

  • the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management;
  • the Management Directorate;
  • Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness; and
  • the Office of Inspector General.

In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations, including

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection (excluding border security operations of the USBP),
  • the Transportation Security Administration,
  • the U.S. Coast Guard, and
  • the U.S. Secret Service.

The bill provides appropriations for Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, including

  • the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and
  • the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The bill provides appropriations for Research, Development, Training, and Services, including

  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
  • the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and
  • the Science and Technology Directorate.

The bill also authorizes back pay, in accordance with current law, for federal employees who were affected by the partial DHS shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, due to a lapse in appropriations for DHS.

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.

House agreed to Senate amendment Mar 27, 2026

hb7147/house-agreed-to-senate-amendment.md

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House agreed to Senate amendment (03/27/2026)

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.

Introduced in House Jan 20, 2026

hb7147/introduced-in-house.md

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Introduced in House (01/20/2026)

This bill provides FY2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for Departmental Management, Intelligence, Situational Awareness, and Oversight, including

  • the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management;
  • the Management Directorate;
  • Intelligence, Analysis, and Situational Awareness; and
  • the Office of Inspector General.

In addition, the bill provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations, including

  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
  • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
  • the Transportation Security Administration,
  • the U.S. Coast Guard, and
  • the U.S. Secret Service.

The bill provides appropriations for Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, including

  • the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and
  • the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The bill provides appropriations for Research, Development, Training, and Services, including

  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
  • the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, and
  • the Science and Technology Directorate.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Sponsors

Rep. Tom Cole (R) sponsors H.R. 7147 alone.

Tom Cole

Rep. · R–OK-4 · Sponsor

Committees

H.R. 7147 went before 2 committees: Budget and Appropriations.

Budget
Budget
Referred To · Jan 20, 2026 · 48 Bills
Appropriations
Appropriations
Referred To · Jan 20, 2026 · 91 Bills

Actions

H.R. 7147 has taken 78 actions since Jan 20, 2026, the latest on Apr 30, 2026.

ChamberAction
Apr 30, 2026
House
Resolving 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, 2026
House
Presented to President.
Apr 30, 2026
House
Signed by President.
Apr 30, 2026
House
Became Public Law No: 119-86.
Apr 30, 202612:59
House
Mr. 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.

Votes

H.R. 7147 went to 8 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on Mar 26, 2026 at 53–47.

ChamberQuestion
Yea
Nay
Mar 26, 2026
Senate
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
53
47
Mar 25, 2026
Senate
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
54
46
Mar 20, 2026
Senate
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
47
37
Mar 12, 2026
Senate
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
51
46
Mar 5, 2026
Senate
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
51
45

Amendments

9 amendments have been offered to H.R. 7147.

9 bills are related to H.R. 7147.

Titles

H.R. 7147 goes by 11 titles, 8 of them short titles.

  • Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. — Display Title
  • Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. — Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
  • Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced
  • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment Senate for portions of this bill
  • Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment Senate for portions of this bill
  • Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment House bill text
  • Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. — Short Title(s) from Engrossed Amendment Senate bill text
  • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Titles for portions of this bill from PCS (Placed on Senate Calendar) bill text
  • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Passed House for portions of this bill
  • Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes. — Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
  • Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — Short Title(s) as Introduced for portions of this bill

Cost estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has filed 1 estimate for H.R. 7147, the latest on Jan 21, 2026.

Lobbying

55 clients hired 51 firms and 254 registered lobbyists who named H.R. 7147 in 83 quarterly filings, 2025 to 2026. Reported under the Lobbying Disclosure Act; a filing’s income covers everything its registrant worked that quarter, so the amounts below are the filings’, not this bill’s.

Filed under Budget/Appropriations, Homeland Security, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Immigration, Health Issues, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Government Issues, Aviation/Airlines/Airports.

Clients

Who paid to be heard, by how many filings named the bill. The 20 that filed most often, of 55.

ClientBusinessStateFirmsFilingsReported
NATIONAL BORDER PATROL COUNCILLabor Union representing border patrol agentsArizona23$160K
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COUNCIL (PSC)Trade association.Virginia13$130K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVESprofessional organization for airport executivesVirginia23$20K
COMMON CAUSE—District of Columbia13—
EARTHJUSTICE ACTIONnonprofit advocacy organizationDistrict of Columbia13—
LAKE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION—Ohio12$380K
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIESCommunications and information technology company.Virginia12$60K
NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSINGNational health care associationDistrict of Columbia12$58.1K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERSNational professional association for pediatric nurse practitionersNew Jersey12$48K
FWD.USPublic policy and grassroots education.District of Columbia22$20K
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)—District of Columbia12—
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION—District of Columbia12—
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS—District of Columbia12—
AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION—District of Columbia12—
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES—District of Columbia12—
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE—Ohio12—
CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES—District of Columbia12—
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE—District of Columbia12—
DELTA AIR LINES INC—District of Columbia12—
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN—District of Columbia12—

Firms

Registrants who filed on the bill, by filings.

RegistrantClientsFilingsReported
MASON CONSULTING, LLC24$106.1K
MCALLISTER & QUINN, LLC24$180K
THE DOERRER GROUP LLC44$100K
COMMON CAUSE13—
EARTHJUSTICE ACTION13—
THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC13$130K
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)12—
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES12—
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION12—
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS12—
AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION12—
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES12—
ATRIO CONSULTING GROUP, LLC22$80K
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE12—
CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES12—
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE12—
DELTA AIR LINES, INC.12—
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN12—
K&L GATES, LLP12$380K
NATIONAL NURSES UNITED12—

Lobbyists

Named on the filings that cite the bill. The 20 named most often, of 254.

LobbyistFirmsClientsFilings
ANDREW QUINN124
BRANDON REA124
ELIZABETH FOLEY124
GLEN MASON124
JASON HOIS124
PAUL DOERRER144
ADDIE HAUGHEY113
AUBURN BELL113
BLAINE MILLER MCFEELEY113
CAMERON WALKUP113
DANIEL SAVERY113
DONALD KENT113
ELIZABETH RUBEN113
JASMINE JENNINGS ELLER113
KRISTIN BUTLER113
NIRANJANI PRABHAKAR113
OMAR NOURELDIN113
RACHEL JONES HENSLER113
RAUL GARCIA LOPEZ113
STEPHEN SCHIMA113

Filings

The documents themselves, on the Senate’s Lobbying Disclosure site, largest reported first.

ClientRegistrantPeriodReportedDocument
FEDEX CORPORATIONFEDEX CORPORATION2026 first_quarter$3.1M1st Quarter - Report
BOEING COMPANYBOEING COMPANY2026 first_quarter$2.5M1st Quarter - Report
DELTA AIR LINES INCDELTA AIR LINES, INC.2026 first_quarter$1.7M1st Quarter - Report
DELTA AIR LINES INCDELTA AIR LINES, INC.2026 second_quarter$1.5M2nd Quarter - Report
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVESAMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES2026 first_quarter$1.2M1st Quarter - Report
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVESAMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES2026 second_quarter$1.2M2nd Quarter - Report
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)2026 second_quarter$1.1M2nd Quarter - Report
AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. (D/B/A AIRLINES FOR AMERICA)2026 first_quarter$1M1st Quarter - Report
NATIONAL NURSES UNITEDNATIONAL NURSES UNITED2026 first_quarter$1M1st Quarter - Report
AFL-CIOAFL-CIO2026 first_quarter$880K1st Quarter - Report
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEEAMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE2026 first_quarter$844.4K1st Quarter - Report
AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL -- NORTH AMERICAAIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL -- NORTH AMERICA2026 second_quarter$775.2K2nd Quarter - Report
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNIONAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION2026 first_quarter$720K1st Quarter - Report
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNIONAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION2026 second_quarter$670K2nd Quarter - Report
AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATIONAMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION2026 second_quarter$660K2nd Quarter - Report
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEESAMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES2026 first_quarter$600K1st Quarter - Report
ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC.ANDURIL INDUSTRIES, INC.2026 first_quarter$550K1st Quarter - Report
REINSURANCE ASSN OF AMERICAREINSURANCE ASSN OF AMERICA2026 first_quarter$520K1st Quarter - Report
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERSAMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS2026 first_quarter$490K1st Quarter - Report
AIRBNB, INC.AIRBNB, INC.2026 second_quarter$480K2nd Quarter - Report

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 7147 under Economics and Public Finance, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 47 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 7147’s is Economics and Public Finance.

hr7147/policy-areas.txt
Economics and Public FinanceAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

H.R. 7147 carries 47 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Appropriations to Youth employment and child labor.

hr7147/subjects.txt
AppropriationsAviation and airportsBorder security and unlawful immigrationCitizenship and naturalizationCoast guardComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCustoms enforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of TransportationDetention of personsDirector of National IntelligenceDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency planning and evacuationEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)First responders and emergency personnelFloods and storm protectionGeography and mappingGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsGovernment trust fundsImmigration status and proceduresIntellectual propertyIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLaw enforcement administration and fundingLease and rental servicesMembers of CongressMotor vehiclesNatural disastersPollution liabilityProtection of officialsPublic contracts and procurementPublic transitPuerto RicoRadiationRailroadsResearch and developmentSenateSupreme CourtTransportation safety and securityUser charges and feesYouth employment and child labor

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 7147, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. COLE:H.R. 7147.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:The principal constitutional authority for this legislationis clause 7 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution ofthe United States (the appropriation power), which states:``No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but inConsequence of Appropriations made by Law . . . . '' Inaddition, clause 1 of section 8 of article I of theConstitution (the spending power) provides: ``The Congressshall have the Power . . . to pay the Debts and provide forthe common Defence and general Welfare of the United States .. . . '' Together, these specific constitutional provisionsestablish the congressional power of the purse, grantingCongress the authority to appropriate funds, to determinetheir purpose, amount, and period of availability, and to setforth terms and conditions governing their use.[Page H948]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com