Summary
Gives over $105 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for its operations, vehicles, buildings, and equipment until the year 2036.
What problem does this solve?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requires consistent funding to carry out its duties without interruption from yearly budget approvals. This bill provides a large, 10-year funding package to ensure ICE has stable resources for its operations and projects.
Who does this affect?
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel
- Immigrants
- Government contractors
What does this bill do?
Provides over $100 billion for operations and support
Allocates $100,363,620,000 for the necessary operational and support expenses of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Allocates $5 billion for new buildings and equipment
Provides $5,000,000,000 for buying property and facilities, construction, facility improvements, and new equipment for the agency.
Makes funding available for ten years
Ensures that the money provided by this act will be available for the agency to use until September 30, 2036.
Authorizes the purchase of nearly 3,800 vehicles
Allows for the purchase and lease of up to 3,790 police-type vehicles, with 2,350 of them designated as replacement vehicles.
Exempts funding from certain time limits
States that the money will remain available for use even if other laws, like the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, try to limit it.
What is the real world impact?
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Makes a strong political statement on immigration
Commits a massive amount of money to immigration enforcement for a long period, signaling a hardline stance on immigration and challenging political opponents to either support or oppose a major law enforcement agency.
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Reduces future congressional oversight
Locks in over $105 billion for ICE for a decade, making it difficult for future Congresses or administrations to change funding levels or agency priorities based on new policies or performance.
When does this start?
The funding becomes available once the bill is passed into law and lasts for ten years.
Funding expiration date
All money provided under this act must be used by September 30, 2036.