DHS Appropriations Act, 2027 (H.R. 9310)

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Summary

Gives money to the Department of Homeland Security to pay for its work for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.

What problem does this solve?

The Department of Homeland Security needs money from Congress each year to operate and protect the country. This bill provides the necessary funding for the department to carry out its duties for the 2027 fiscal year.

What does this bill do?

Provides over $28 billion for disaster relief

Allocates $28,389,000,000 to the Disaster Relief Fund, which is used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to respond to major disasters declared by the President.

Funds border security and immigration enforcement

Appropriates $17.4 billion for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and $10 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for their operations and support.

Requires prioritization of immigrant detention

Directs ICE to use its funding to maintain the average daily population of detainees at the full capacity of all its detention facilities throughout the fiscal year.

Prohibits funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives

Bans the use of any funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, training, programs, or offices, as well as any activities that promote Critical Race Theory.

Restricts asylum eligibility

Prevents funds from being used to grant asylum to anyone who traveled through another country to reach the U.S. unless they first applied for and were denied protection in that country.

Blocks funding for a Disinformation Governance Board

Prohibits any funds from being used to establish or support a Disinformation Governance Board or any similar group at the Department of Homeland Security.

Prohibits funding for abortions and gender-affirming care for detainees

Bans the use of ICE funds to pay for or facilitate an abortion, except in cases of rape, incest, or to save the mother's life. Also prohibits funds for hormone therapy or surgery for gender-affirming care.

Funds body-worn cameras for DHS law enforcement

Provides an additional $40,000,000 for the Office of the Secretary to buy, deploy, and operate body-worn cameras for DHS law enforcement personnel.

Funds security grants for nonprofit organizations

Allocates $355,000,000 for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which helps nonprofits like synagogues and mosques improve their security against terrorist or extremist attacks.

Prohibits funding for 'sanctuary' jurisdictions

Prevents funds from being given to any state or local government that has a law or policy limiting communication or cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Requires monthly estimates of migrant arrivals

Mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security develop and share monthly estimates of the number of migrants expected to arrive at the southwest border to better inform budgeting and planning.

Who does this affect?

Department of Homeland Security employees
Immigrants and asylum seekers
State, local, and tribal governments receiving federal grants

What is the real world impact?

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Funds government operations

Provides the necessary annual funding for the Department of Homeland Security and its many agencies, including those responsible for border security, emergency management, and transportation security, to continue their work for the 2027 fiscal year.

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Increases oversight and accountability

Requires numerous reports, briefings, and plans to be submitted to Congress. These rules aim to make the Department's spending on large projects, contracts, and staffing more transparent and hold it accountable for how it uses taxpayer money.

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Shapes immigration policy through funding

Uses funding restrictions to direct immigration enforcement. The bill requires prioritizing immigrant detention, limits who can get asylum, and blocks funds to cities that do not fully cooperate with federal immigration agents.

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Implements conservative social policies

Prohibits spending on specific social and cultural issues. The bill blocks funds for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, Critical Race Theory, abortions for detainees, and gender-affirming care for detainees, reflecting a broader political agenda.

When does this start?

The funding and provisions in this bill would apply to the fiscal year from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, and includes several specific reporting deadlines.

Report on non-competitive contracts

The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report listing all grants and contracts awarded without full competition by October 15, 2027.

ICE spending plan

The Director of ICE must provide a written spending plan to Congress within 30 days of the bill's enactment, with monthly updates required thereafter.

CBP construction and improvement plan

The Commissioner of CBP must submit a plan for how it will spend money on procurement, construction, and improvements within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

Grant application availability

Applications for major FEMA grants must be made available to eligible applicants no later than 60 days after the bill is enacted.

Inspector General review of contracts

The Inspector General must review the report on non-competitive contracts and report the findings to Congress by February 15, 2028.

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027