DHS would stay open and answer Congress during 2026 government shutdowns.
This bill would ensure the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can keep running smoothly. It would also require DHS to respond to Congress if there's a government shutdown in the government's budget year 2026. It would set aside money for DHS's daily operations and require them to perform all their usual duties, including answering questions from congressional offices. This means DHS functions would continue without interruption.
Today, during a government shutdown, the Department of Homeland Security might stop non-essential functions, and its administrative offices might not be fully funded or responsive. If this bill becomes law, during any shutdown in the government's budget year 2026, DHS would receive the necessary money to keep its administrative functions running. It would also be required to perform all its normal duties, including answering questions from congressional offices.
HR 7617 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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