Rules Committee Hearing S.2, H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335

The House Rules Committee convened on June 8, 2026, to consider four legislative measures including S.2 (the Secure America Act), H.R. 8312 (Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act), H.R. 8464 (Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act), and H. Res. 1335. A significant focus of the meeting was on the proposed $70 billion funding increase for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through a reconciliation bill, which would supplement the approximately $140 billion previously allocated to these agencies. The discussion featured sharp partisan debate over the appropriateness of this funding, with Republicans emphasizing the need to fully fund border security and law enforcement operations, and Democrats criticizing the bill as a "blank check" that lacks oversight and accountability, highlighting concerns about abuses, corruption, and the use of no-bid contracts benefiting politically connected contractors. Numerous amendments were proposed, many aimed at imposing restrictions on ICE and CBP activities, improving detainee conditions, and redirecting funds toward social programs such as healthcare, housing, and nutrition assistance. The committee also considered rules for the debate and amendment process for these bills, including motions to prohibit the use of funds for a controversial $1.88 billion DOJ slush fund intended for January 6th insurrectionists, which was ultimately rejected. The meeting underscored ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement funding, government spending priorities, and oversight of federal agencies.