Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Allows DHS to move money between accounts when Congress hasn't approved a budget.
The problem
When Congress delays approving a budget, federal agencies cannot spend money. DHS needs flexibility to keep operations running during these funding gaps.
The proposal
Gives the Secretary of Homeland Security power to transfer funds between different DHS accounts when Congress hasn't passed appropriations bills.
The impact
DHS employees and operations continue functioning during budget delays. Affects federal spending practices and congressional budget oversight authority.
Without this authority, DHS services could halt during budget delays. Agencies could maintain critical functions like border security and disaster response. Prevents disruption to national security operations.
DHS employees won't face unpaid furloughs if budgets are delayed. Federal workers maintain income and benefits continuity. Protects families dependent on government paychecks.
Allows DHS to redirect money to urgent priorities during gaps. Departments can respond quickly to emergencies and changing needs. Improves efficiency of available funding.
Public safety and security functions remain uninterrupted during appropriations lapses. Citizens continue receiving essential government services. Prevents damage from sudden service shutdowns.
Congress loses power to control exactly how DHS spends money. Executive branch gains more independent spending authority. Traditional checks and balances are reduced.
Reduces pressure on Congress to pass timely budgets. Government can operate indefinitely without approved spending plans. May encourage lawmakers to delay budget votes.
DHS leadership might shift funds away from Congress's intended purposes. Departments with lower priorities could get defunded suddenly. Original budget priorities may not be respected.
The bill doesn't clearly require reporting how funds are moved. Public and Congress may not know about fund transfers. Accountability for spending decisions becomes unclear.
Generated by AI from the bill text. Not a prediction and not legal or policy advice. The percentage is the model's own rating of each item — self-reported, and not a measure of how accurate it is.
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