What This Bill Does
This bill provides appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2027, including funding for the Office of the Secretary, Management Directorate, intelligence and situational awareness offices, the Federal Protective Service, and the Office of Inspector General. It sets specific dollar amounts such as $290.3 million for the Office of the Secretary, $1.67 billion for the Management Directorate, $355.1 million for intelligence and situational awareness, and $227.1 million for the Inspector General. The bill also imposes reporting requirements, acquisition briefings, and limits on new pilot programs before DHS can spend certain funds. In practical terms, it affects DHS operations, federal building security, oversight of contracts and acquisitions, and how the department launches new initiatives.
- Appropriates $290,321,000 for the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management.
- Provides $1,670,413,000 for the Management Directorate, including vehicle fleet modernization.
- Funds intelligence and situational awareness at $355,065,000 and the Inspector General at $227,110,000.
- Requires monthly DHS budget and staffing reports to Congress.
- Bars new DHS pilot or demonstration programs unless they meet documentation and reporting requirements.
Who This Bill Affects
For the general public, this bill mainly affects how DHS spends taxpayer money and how quickly it can launch or expand internal programs. If you rely on federal building security, DHS intelligence support, or other department services, the bill’s funding levels and oversight rules could influence performance and responsiveness, but it does not create a new direct benefit for most people. The added reporting and approval steps may improve accountability, though they could also slow some DHS initiatives.
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- Taxpayers and fiscal watchdogs They would likely support the bill’s reporting, audit, and acquisition oversight provisions because they create more visibility into contracts, staffing, and pilot programs. The requirements in Sections 101, 102, 105, and 106 are aimed at reducing waste and making DHS spending easier to track.
- Federal security and management officials They may support the bill because it provides dedicated funding for core operations, including the Office of the Secretary, Management Directorate, Federal Protective Service, and intelligence offices. The appropriations help keep DHS leadership, building protection, and internal management functioning during the fiscal year.
- Congressional appropriators They may favor the bill because it gives Congress detailed control over DHS spending and program execution. The bill’s withholding provisions, briefing requirements, and acquisition reporting tools strengthen legislative oversight of a large department.
- DHS program managers and acquisition offices They may object that the bill adds multiple layers of reporting, briefings, and pre-obligation conditions that can slow implementation. Sections 105 and 106 require detailed documentation and recurring congressional updates before and after programs move forward.
- Officials seeking operational flexibility They may argue that withholding $5,000,000 until DHS answers budget-hearing questions and requiring notification before certain fund transfers limits the department’s ability to respond quickly. These controls can make it harder to shift resources or start new initiatives on short notice.
- Contractors and vendors doing business with DHS They may view the bill as increasing compliance burdens, especially for non-competitive awards and acquisition programs. The reporting on grants and contracts awarded without full and open competition could invite more scrutiny and delay procurement timelines.
Key Implications
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““$5,000,000 shall be withheld from obligation until the Secretary submits... responses to all questions for the record””
This creates a direct funding condition tied to congressional oversight. DHS cannot use that money until it satisfies the reporting requirement, which gives lawmakers leverage over the department’s budget process.
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““monthly budget and staffing report””
DHS must send Congress recurring updates on obligations and staffing by appropriation and program level. That increases transparency, but it also adds administrative work and can expose shifts in spending or personnel more quickly.
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““None of the funds... may be obligated for any new pilot or demonstration unless... documented””
New DHS experiments cannot start unless they have measurable objectives, an assessment plan, and an implementation schedule. This is meant to prevent poorly designed pilots, but it can also delay innovation.
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““all grants and contracts awarded by any means other than full and open competition””
DHS must identify noncompetitive awards from fiscal years 2026 and 2027. That can help Congress and inspectors general spot procurement exceptions, sole-source contracting, or other departures from standard competition rules.
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““secure space at fusion centers””
Up to $2,000,000 is available for facility needs tied to fusion centers. That suggests continued federal support for information-sharing infrastructure used in homeland security and law-enforcement coordination.
Latest Status
June 12, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 605.
Will It Pass?
13% estimated chance of becoming law
H.R. 9310 was reported by the House Committee on Appropriations on June 12, 2026, and placed on the Union Calendar the same day; it has not passed either chamber or been enacted. It is a committee-reported appropriations measure from a Republican sponsor, Rep. Mark E. Amodei of Nevada, and the context shows no cosponsors. Appropriations bills of this type are central annual funding measures, but they often move through committee and floor negotiations before any final law is enacted.
Pass percentages are model estimates and may be inaccurate.
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