AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Mar 3, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Provides appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of FY2026
- Ends a partial DHS shutdown that began February 14, 2026, when the continuing resolution expired
- Funds major DHS components including CBP, ICE, TSA, Coast Guard, Secret Service, FEMA, and CISA
- Authorizes back pay for federal employees affected by the partial shutdown in accordance with current law
- Ratifies obligations incurred during the shutdown for essential activities and orderly termination of functions
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Federal employees who were furloughed or worked without pay during the shutdown become eligible for back compensation under existing law
- DHS agencies can resume normal operations with appropriated funds rather than continuing under emergency protocols
- The bill validates emergency spending that occurred during the shutdown period to maintain essential services
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill March 5, 2026, by vote of 221–209
- Senate received the bill March 9, 2026, and referred it to the Committee on Appropriations
- No scheduled Senate vote date is documented
Legislative History
Actions.
- Mar 9, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- Mar 5, 2026 — The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 7744.
- Mar 5, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 5, 2026 — On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H2432-2444)
- Mar 5, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 209 (Roll no. 87). (text: CR H2432-2444)
- Mar 5, 2026 — On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 217 (Roll no. 86).
- Mar 5, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2449-2451)
- Mar 5, 2026 — POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7744, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.