To provide funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026, to require that the Department be responsive to congressional offices during such a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 7617

H.R. 7617 in the 119th Congress, introduced on February 20, 2026, aims to allocate funding for the Department of Homeland Security's administrative expenses in the event of a lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026. The bill also stipulates that the Department must remain responsive to congressional offices during such a funding gap, in addition to addressing other purposes not specified in the provided context.

Current Status of Bill HR 7617

Bill HR 7617 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 20, 2026. Bill HR 7617 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 20, 2026. Bill HR 7617's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of February 20, 2026

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To provide funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026, to require that the Department be responsive to congressional offices during such a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

Comments

Walter Reilly

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2 days ago

This bill is bad for me and everyone. It gives too much power to DHS and doesn't protect our rights. We need to stop it now! #NoToHR7617 Short comment: This bill is not good. #HR7617