Continued Consideration: Full Committee Markup of FY27 Homeland Security Bill

The House Appropriations Committee convened on June 10, 2026, for a full committee markup of the FY27 Homeland Security Bill. The meeting featured extensive debate on multiple amendments related to funding oversight, immigration enforcement, and civil liberties. Key procurement-related discussions included proposals to allocate $100 million to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General for oversight of reconciliation funds, which was ultimately rejected. Several amendments sought to impose restrictions on DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities, such as prohibiting funds for racial profiling, biometric data collection of U.S. citizens, and the use of private detention facilities like Delaney Hall. Other amendments addressed funding reallocations, including a proposal to redirect unused ICE funds toward affordable housing and firefighter grants. Many amendments were debated but not adopted, with votes often divided along party lines. The committee also discussed the application of appropriations conditions to reconciliation funds, emphasizing the need for congressional oversight. The meeting concluded with plans to reconvene after a recess following a baseball game to continue deliberations.