Secure America Act
Latest action (10 Jun 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-98.
What this bill does
The Secure America Act (S. 2) is a budget reconciliation measure that provides additional federal appropriations for immigration and border enforcement agencies within the Department of Homeland Security. It allocates funding for fiscal year 2026, available through September 30, 2029, to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Money is directed toward hiring, training, and equipping personnel; procuring border surveillance and inspection technology; supporting air and marine operations; maintaining facilities, fleets, and IT systems; and expanding cooperation agreements with state and local law enforcement. A portion of ICE funding is specifically set aside for investigating child exploitation cases, and another portion is designated for locating and arresting certain unlawful aliens with criminal histories who are encountered in jurisdictions that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities, with exceptions for tribal governments.
The bill primarily affects federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement, along with their personnel, contractors, and the state and local governments that may enter into enforcement partnerships with ICE. It also has implications for individuals identified as "covered unlawful aliens" under the bill's definitions, as funds are restricted from being used to release such individuals except as otherwise required by law.
S. 2 has completed the legislative process: it was introduced in May 2026, passed both chambers as part of a reconciliation process tied to a budget resolution, and was signed into law by the President on June 10, 2026. No further congressional action is required unless future legislation amends or appropriates additional funds.
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Official summary
Secure America Act
This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.
It is known as a reconciliation bill and includes legislation submitted by certain congressional committees pursuant to provisions in the FY2026 congressional budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 33) that directed the committees to submit legislation to the House or Senate Budget Committee that will increase the deficit. (Reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.)
TITLE I--COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
(Sec. 101) This section provides funding for CBP to hire, pay, train, and equip Border Patrol agents and Border Patrol support personnel to conduct functions other than immigration enforcement and customs functions.
The funds provided by this section may not be used to recruit, hire, or train personnel for the duties of processing coordinators after October 31, 2028.
(Sec. 102) This section provides funding to ICE for (1) hiring, paying, training, and equipping Homeland Security Investigations (HIS) agents and support personnel; and (2) other necessary expenses for HSI’s mission support and operations and maintenance.
It also requires specified funds to be used to hire, pay, and equip additional child exploitation investigators and forensics analysts for certain HSI offices to (1) support the identification and rescue of victims of child sexual exploitation and abuse, and (2) train such personnel and state and local law enforcement regarding identifying victims of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Timeline
10 Jun 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-98.
Common questions
- What does S. 2 do?
- The Secure America Act (S. 2) is a budget reconciliation measure that provides additional federal appropriations for immigration and border enforcement agencies within the Department of Homeland Security. It allocates funding for fiscal year 2026, available through September 30, 2029, to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Money is directed toward hiring, training, and equipping personnel; procuring border surveillance and inspection technology; supporting air and marine operations; maintaining facilities, fleets, and IT systems; and expanding cooperation agreements with state and local law enforcement. A portion of ICE funding is specifically set aside for investigating child exploitation cases, and another portion is designated for locating and arresting certain unlawful aliens with criminal histories who are encountered in jurisdictions that do not cooperate with federal immigration authorities, with exceptions for tribal governments. The bill primarily affects federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement, along with their personnel, contractors, and the state and local governments that may enter into enforcement partnerships with ICE. It also has implications for individuals identified as "covered unlawful aliens" under the bill's definitions, as funds are restricted from being used to release such individuals except as otherwise required by law. S. 2 has completed the legislative process: it was introduced in May 2026, passed both chambers as part of a reconciliation process tied to a budget resolution, and was signed into law by the President on June 10, 2026. No further congressional action is required unless future legislation amends or appropriates additional funds.
- Has S. 2 become law?
- Yes. S. 2 has been enacted. Status last updated 10 Jun 2026.
- Who sponsored S. 2?
- S. 2 was sponsored by Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2?
- Became Public Law No: 119-98. (10 Jun 2026).
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