WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

"As chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, I was proud to cast my vote today to support the Department of Homeland Security's core mission and the personnel who work tirelessly every day to keep Americans safe. This full-year appropriations bill will bolster the border security wins provided by House Republicans in our reconciliation package and ensure the safety of our law enforcement officers and the communities they serve comes first. In addition, this bill provides funding for vital nonprofit security grants that act as a lifeline for the safety of faith-based communities on Long Island and across the country, protects the Department's skilled cybersecurity workforce, extends essential cybersecurity authorities, and makes sure frontline personnel--like TSA agents and the U.S. Coast Guard--don't have to worry about missing another paycheck due to a government shutdown."

Key Provisions in the FY 2026 Appropriations Package:

• Enhances the operational execution of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which included major investments into the border barrier system, cutting-edge border technology, counter-UAS efforts, and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) workforce.
• Invests in DHS personnel by sustaining 22,000 Border Patrol agents and increasing pay for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
• Provides $32 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enhance preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across the country, representing a $4.7 billion increase above the FY2025 enacted level.
• Includes funding for several Transportation Security Administration (TSA) programs to improve the safety and security of the traveling public.
• Provides $300 million for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which represents an increase of more than $25 million compared to the FY2025 enacted level.
• Extends the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 through FY2026, preserving public and private sector collaboration on cybersecurity efforts.
• Extends the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program through FY2026, continuing direct support for state and local governments to defend against cyber threats.
• Provides $20 million to strengthen the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) workforce, supporting threat hunting, vulnerability management, and regional cybersecurity advising nationwide.
• Directs CISA to maintain sufficient staffing, preserve regional field offices, and ensure every state and territory is supported by a dedicated Cybersecurity Advisor.
• Strengthens transparency and accountability at the Department of Homeland Security while maintaining funding for essential law enforcement operations.
• In addition to DHS funding priorities, the package included updates to the funding mechanism for the World Trade Center Health Program to ensure long-term viability through the life of the program, providing certainty for 9/11 responders and survivors.

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