HOMELAND SECURITY: Memorializes congress to fully fund the United States Department of Homeland Security
This resolution asks the U.S. Congress to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security after its funding lapsed in February 2026. The bill directly affects federal agencies within DHS, including the Transportation Security Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and U.S. Coast Guard, which have experienced service disruptions and unpaid work due to the funding gap. It requests Congress to restore normal operations and ensure compensation for essential federal employees currently working without pay. The resolution is a formal request rather than a law that directly changes funding or policy.
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Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 25, 2026
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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Mike Bayham
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