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H.R. 7147 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-86

Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

Became lawEconomics and Public Finance
IntroducedJan 20, 2026
Passed HouseJan 22, 2026
Passed SenateMar 27, 2026
To PresidentApr 30, 2026
Became lawApr 30, 2026

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 7147 changed 2 sections of existing law, and created 113 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

Public Law 108-334 An earlier law, changed directly

5 U.S.C. 5547 Limitation on premium pay

New provisions of the bill's own

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What the words changed: every change, in place (2)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what was struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. Public Law 108-334(b)changedby H.R. 7147 Sec. 212

    The bill says: Section 515(b) of Public Law 108–334 (49 U.S.C. 44945 note) is amended by striking "report" each place it appears (including in the subsection heading) and inserting "briefing" and by striking "transmit to" and inserting "provide".

    Bill text

  2. 5 U.S.C. 5547changedby H.R. 7147 Sec. 226(a)

    The bill says: Section 118 of the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2001 (5 U.S.C. 5547 note) is amended, in the first sentence, by inserting "(or, for 2024, to the extent that such aggregate amount would exceed the per annum rate of salary payable under section 104 of title 3, United States Code)" before the period at the end.

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 5547)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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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 requires specified funds to be used to provide back pay, in accordance with current law, to federal employees affected by a government shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations.

Finally, the bill ratifies and approves certain obligations that were incurred during a government 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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (House agreed to Senate amendment, Mar 27, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. 2026-04-30Became Public Law No: 119-86.Library of Congress
  2. 2026-04-30Signed by President.Library of Congress
  3. 2026-04-30Presented to President.Library of Congress
  4. 2026-03-27Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.Library of Congress
  5. 2026-01-22Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 42). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1300-1311) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  6. 2026-01-20Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Since it became law on Apr 30, 2026, the Federal Register, the government's daily record of rules and notices, has published 1 document that name it: 1 notice.

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  1. NoticeSep 18, 2026Transportation Security Administration, Homeland Security Department
    Intent To Request Reinstatement With Revision From OMB of One Previous Public Collection of Information: Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Reimbursement Request
    On April 30, 2026, however, Congress approved funding for the LEO Reimbursement Program as part of the Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (Pub. L. 119-86; 140 Stat. 773).

    Open for comment until Nov 17, 2026. Comment on Regulations.gov

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Recorded votes

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Jan 22, 2026 · House roll call 42 · needed 1/2

On Passage: Passed 220–207

R 213 yes, 1 no, 4 present or not votingD 7 yes, 206 no

How each member voted · Official record

Feb 12, 2026 · Senate roll call 38 · needed 3/5

On the Cloture Motion: Cloture Motion Rejected 52–47

R 51 yes, 1 no, 1 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 1 yes, 44 no

How each member voted · Official record

Feb 24, 2026 · Senate roll call 39 · needed 3/5

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 50–45

R 49 yes, 1 no, 3 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 1 yes, 42 no, 2 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Mar 5, 2026 · Senate roll call 47 · needed 3/5

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 51–45

R 50 yes, 0 no, 3 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 1 yes, 43 no, 1 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Mar 12, 2026 · Senate roll call 54 · needed 3/5

On the Cloture Motion: Cloture Motion Rejected 51–46

R 50 yes, 1 no, 2 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 1 yes, 43 no, 1 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Mar 20, 2026 · Senate roll call 59 · needed 3/5

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 47–37

R 46 yes, 0 no, 7 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 1 yes, 35 no, 9 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Mar 25, 2026 · Senate roll call 71 · needed 3/5

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 54–46

R 53 yes, 0 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 1 yes, 44 no

How each member voted · Official record

Mar 26, 2026 · Senate roll call 74 · needed 3/5

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47

R 52 yes, 1 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 1 yes, 44 no

How each member voted · Official record