Full Committee Markup of FY27 Homeland Security Bill

The House Appropriations Committee held a full committee markup on June 10, 2026, to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill. The meeting featured extensive debate on funding allocations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with particular focus on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other DHS components such as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and cybersecurity programs. Members expressed divergent views on the bill's provisions, with some supporting increased funding for border security, disaster response, and Coast Guard operations, while others criticized the bill for providing substantial funding to ICE and CBP without sufficient oversight or reforms, and for cutting funds to TSA, cybersecurity, and internal watchdog offices. The committee discussed the impact of recent partisan reconciliation bills that allocated additional billions to DHS outside the regular appropriations process, raising concerns about accountability and constitutional authority over spending. A bipartisan manager's amendment was introduced to incorporate various member priorities and oversight provisions, and it was supported by both the chairman and ranking member. The meeting concluded with a vote to approve the manager's amendment, reflecting efforts to balance security funding with transparency and oversight despite ongoing disagreements.