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This legislation proposes to restore funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following a partial shutdown that began in February 2026. If enacted, the bill would provide temporary funding through May 22, 2026, allowing DHS agencies and programs to continue operating at their previous year's funding levels while Congress works on a long-term budget agreement.
For citizens and federal workers, the bill aims to stabilize essential security operations and provides for back pay for DHS employees who were affected by the lapse in funding. It would also legally authorize government obligations and activities that occurred during the shutdown to ensure that life-saving and property-protecting functions remain uninterrupted.
Because this is a temporary measure known as a continuing resolution, it would not set new long-term policy or change permanent funding levels. Instead, it serves as a stopgap to keep the department functional and ensure employees are paid until a full-year appropriations bill is passed or the May deadline is reached.
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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Jan 20, 2026
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Apr 2, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1696)
Apr 2, 2026
Motion to table the House message to accompany H.R. 7147 agreed to by Voice Vote.
Apr 2, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 2, 2026
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Apr 2, 2026
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1696)
Apr 2, 2026
Motion to table the House message to accompany H.R. 7147 agreed to by Voice Vote.
Apr 2, 2026
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 2, 2026
