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S. 2 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-98

Secure America Act

8 sections in the law.

Signed June 10, 2026 · Introduced May 20, 2026 in the Senate

Sponsor: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

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  1. Sec. 1 Short title; table of contents, in the bill as introduced
  2. Sec. 101 U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel, in the bill as introduced
  3. Sec. 102 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the bill as introduced
  4. Sec. 103 Border security, technology, and screening, in the bill as introduced
  5. Sec. 104 Additional Department of Homeland Security appropriations, in the bill as introduced
  6. Sec. 201 U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in the bill as introduced
  7. Sec. 202 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in the bill as introduced
  8. Sec. 203 Additional Department of Homeland Security appropriations, in the bill as introduced

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Official title

To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33.

Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law

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.

The funds provided by this section must be used for functions other than those related to HSI’s immigration enforcement and customs enforcement missions.

(Sec. 103) This section provides funding to CBP for border security, technology, and screening, including

None of the funds provided by this section may be used for the procurement or deployment of surveillance towers along the southwest border and the northern border that have not been tested and accepted by CBP to deliver autonomous capabilities.

Under this section the term autonomous means a system designed to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, or other algorithms to accurately detect, identify, classify, and track items of interest in real time such that the system can make operational adjustments without the active engagement of personnel or continuous human command or control.

(Sec. 104) This section provides additional funding to DHS for the purposes for which funding is provided in this title.

TITLE II--COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY

(Sec. 201) This section provides funding to CBP for hiring, paying, training, and equipping CBP agents and the necessary support staff, and other necessary expenses for mission support and operations and maintenance, in order to carry out immigration enforcement activities.

(Sec. 202) This section provides funding to ICE for immigration enforcement and related activities, including

(Sec. 203) This section provides additional funding to DHS for (1) the purposes for which funding is provided in this title, (2) the assignment of certain DHS employees and state officers to carry out immigration enforcement activities, or (3) the participation of state and local agencies in certain homeland security efforts.

How it became law

  1. Introduced—
  2. Committee—
  3. House—
  4. SenateJun 5
  5. SignedJun 10
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (13)

  1. Sponsor

    Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

  2. Text: Placed on Calendar Senate

    5 sections

  3. SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 136.

  4. SenateMotion by Senator Warnock to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 147. (text: CR S2558)

  5. SenateMotion by Senator Ossoff to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 141. (text: CR S2552)

  6. SenateMotion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 137. (text: CR S2549)

  7. SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 163. (text: CR S2570-2571)

  8. Text: Engrossed in Senate

    8 sections: 3 added, 1 reworded

  9. HousePresented to President.

  10. HouseOn motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 215 (Roll no. 213).

  11. Text: Enrolled Bill

    8 sections, no changes

  12. Became Public Law No: 119-98.

  13. Signed by President.

Show every recorded step (29)

  1. Sponsor

    Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

  2. SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 417.

  3. SenateCommittee on the Budget. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Graham. Without written report.

  4. Text: Placed on Calendar Senate

    5 sections

  5. SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2510-2518)

  6. SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 136.

  7. SenateMotion by Senator Warnock to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 147. (text: CR S2558)

  8. SenateMotion by Senator Ossoff to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 141. (text: CR S2552)

  9. SenateMotion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 137. (text: CR S2549)

  10. SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2545-2571)

  11. SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 163. (text: CR S2570-2571)

  12. SenateMotion by Senator Wyden to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2567)

  13. SenateMotion by Senator Rosen to commit to Senate Committee on the Judiciary with instructions rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2567)

  14. Text: Engrossed in Senate

    8 sections: 3 added, 1 reworded

  15. HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1345 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.

  16. HouseReceived in the House.

  17. HousePresented to President.

  18. HouseOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H4017-4018)

  19. HouseOn motion to commit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 215 (Roll no. 213).

  20. HouseThe previous question on the motion to commit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  21. HouseMr. Boyle (PA) moved to commit to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR H4027)

  22. HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  23. HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2.

  24. HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335 and S. 2. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8312, H.R. 8464, H. Res. 1335, and S. 2 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 8312 and H.R. 8464 and a motion to commit S. 2.

  25. HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1345. (consideration: CR H4017-4029)

  26. HouseRule H. Res. 1345 passed House.

  27. Text: Enrolled Bill

    8 sections, no changes

  28. Became Public Law No: 119-98.

  29. Signed by President.

Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 0 cosponsors.

Every section

All 8 sections, in order

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  1. Sec. 1Short title; table of contents
  2. Sec. 101U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel
  3. Sec. 102U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  4. Sec. 103Border security, technology, and screening
  5. Sec. 104Additional Department of Homeland Security appropriations
  6. Sec. 201U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  7. Sec. 202U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  8. Sec. 203Additional Department of Homeland Security appropriations
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