Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Summary
HR7481 is a Democratic-sponsored DHS appropriations bill for FY2026, introduced in February 2026 and referred to two committees. It funds TSA, Coast Guard, Secret Service, CISA, FEMA, and other DHS components, excluding ICE and CBP. At this early stage, passage is uncertain, but the bill highlights intended funding priorities that directly benefit homeland security contractors and cybersecurity vendors.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.HR7481 is an early-stage DHS appropriations bill; passage is uncertain but the funding priorities favor key contractors.
- 2.TSA, Coast Guard, and CISA are major spending areas within the bill, directly benefiting screening, shipbuilding, and cybersecurity companies.
- 3.No immediate market impact; monitor committee action for progress signals.
Market Implications
Given the bill's early stage, no immediate stock price catalysts. However, for long-term positioning, the bill confirms sustained government demand for cybersecurity (CRWD, PANW), airport security (OSIS), and government IT services (LDOS). Coast Guard shipbuilding (HII) remains a multi-year procurement cycle. Investors should not trade on this bill alone but use it as confirmation of sector tailwinds. Absent market data, no price trends to report.
⚡ Government Convergence
Active government convergence in this signal’s sector right now.
Over the last 90 days, 69 separate government actions have converged on Cybersecurity / Zero Trust. What that means: federal dollars are already moving — agencies are soliciting bids and awarding contracts, not just talking, and legislation and executive action are building the policy and funding tailwind behind it. When independent channels move together like this — 33 bills, 23 federal contracts, 11 procurement notices and 2 executive actions — it's the clearest early tell that Washington is committing to cybersecurity / zero trust, the kind of build-up that reshapes the sector well before it's obvious in the headlines.
Converging government actions
- ContractDELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP: $66.8M Department of Veterans Affairs Contract · 2024-08-26
- BillHealth Care Providers Safety Act of 2025 · 2025-01-22
- ContractDELL FEDERAL SYSTEMS L.P: $1.0B Department of Veterans Affairs Contract · 2025-04-01
- BillRemote Access Security Act · 2026-01-13
- ContractLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION: IGF::OT::IGF AFSOC ACTS AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CLS, ENGINEERING, INSTRUCTION, CYBERSECURITY, DMO · 2026-03-20
- ContractCACI, INC. - FEDERAL: DYNAMIC AND EVOLVING FEDERAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK DEFENSE GROUP A DEFEND A OPTION EXERCISE AND TRANSFER FROM PIID 47QFCA18F0050 · 2026-04-07
- Procurement noticeIntegrated Defensive Cyberspace System (IDCS) Secure Platform Architecture for Real-Time Threat Analysis and Network Defense (SPARTAN) · 2026-05-11
- ContractGENERAL DYNAMICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC.: THE SCOPE OF THIS REQUIREMENT INCLUDES PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES, TRANSITION SERVICES, AND A FULL RANGE OF ENTERPRISE IT-RELATED SERVICES · 2026-05-26
- Procurement noticeDA01--Enterprise Cybersecurity Program Audit Support (VA-26-00036760) · 2026-05-27
- Procurement noticeCybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Support · 2026-06-04
- Procurement noticeNOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – Cybersecurity Research and Development Services · 2026-06-10
- Procurement noticeZero Trust Encryption RFI · 2026-06-12
- Procurement noticeCybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Support · 2026-06-18
- ContractCGI FEDERAL INC.: DYNAMIC AND EVOLVING FEDERAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK DEFENSE GROUP C DEFEND C · 2026-07-07
Active government convergence in this signal’s sector right now.
Over the last 90 days, 118 separate government actions have converged on Border / Immigration Enforcement. What that means: federal dollars are already moving — agencies are soliciting bids and awarding contracts, not just talking, and legislation and executive action are building the policy and funding tailwind behind it. When independent channels move together like this — 67 federal contracts, 27 bills, 21 procurement notices and 3 executive actions — it's the clearest early tell that Washington is committing to border / immigration enforcement, the kind of build-up that reshapes the sector well before it's obvious in the headlines.
Converging government actions
- BillMichel O. Maceda Memorial Act · 2024-12-11
- BillA bill to expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade. · 2025-08-01
- ContractBARNARD SPENCER JOINT VENTURE: $634M Department of Homeland Security Contract · 2025-09-19
- ContractFISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO: $2.8B Department of Homeland Security Contract · 2025-12-17
- ContractSPENCER CONSTRUCTION LLC: $1.1B Department of Homeland Security Contract · 2026-03-18
- ContractBARNARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INCORPORATED: BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION FOR EL PASO SECTOR - EPT-5 · 2026-04-24
- ContractSOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO: $1.7B Department of Homeland Security Contract · 2026-05-11
- ContractSOUTHWEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTORS CO: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION TASK ORDER FOR BORDER WALL IN BIG BEND TEXAS, SEGMENT IDENTIFIED AS BBT-4. · 2026-05-11
- ContractFISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO: BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION - VERTICAL BARRIER, BIG BEND TEXAS SECTOR (BBT-2) · 2026-05-28
- ContractFISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO: $2.6B Department of Homeland Security Contract · 2026-06-02
- ContractSLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC: $1.3B Department of Homeland Security Contract · 2026-06-26
- ContractSLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC: $1.3B Department of Homeland Security Contract · 2026-07-22
- ContractSLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC: BORDER WALL CONSTRUCTION FOR TCA-5 TON. · 2026-07-22
- ContractCSI AVIATION, INC: $1.2B Department of Homeland Security Contract · 2026-07-29
Full Analysis
On February 11, 2026, Rep. DeLauro introduced HR7481, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, for the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to the Appropriations and Budget committees. It provides detailed FY2026 appropriations for most DHS agencies except ICE and CBP. This is an appropriations bill, meaning it allocates actual funds rather than authorizing ceilings. The bill includes specific line items: $297.6M for Office of the Secretary operations, $8.9M for procurement, and similar detailed amounts for TSA, Coast Guard, CISA, FEMA, USCIS, and others. The total funding is not fully stated in the snippet but is substantial (likely in the tens of billions).
Key direct beneficiaries include IT and security services providers like Leidos (LDOS), which holds major contracts across DHS for systems integration and cybersecurity. The Coast Guard shipbuilding program supports shipyards like Huntington Ingalls (HII). TSA procurement of screening equipment benefits OSI Systems (OSIS), maker of Rapiscan scanners. CISA cybersecurity initiatives provide tailwinds for endpoint security leaders like CrowdStrike (CRWD).
Because this bill is in early-stage committee referral, its path to enactment is long. It must pass the House, Senate, and be signed into law. Related bills (e.g., HR4213) show similar provisions have progressed, but the current bill has only four actions—all on the introduction date. The 114 cosponsors suggest Democratic support, but bipartisan buy-in will be needed for passage. Investors should watch committee markups and floor schedules. Meanwhile, the bill's specifics reinforce the structural dependence of these DHS contractors on annual appropriations. Actual market impact depends on passage, which is uncertain in an election year (2026 midterms).
Intelligence Surface
Cross-referenced against federal contracts, SEC insider filings & congressional trade disclosures
No confirming evidence found yet from contracts, insider trades, or congressional activity
What the bill does
Appropriations for DHS IT systems and security operations, including TSA, CISA, USCIS, and FEMA.
Who must act
Leidos (prime contractor for DHS IT and security services)
What happens
Increased contract obligations and task orders from DHS for systems integration, cybersecurity, and support services.
Stock impact
Leidos has multi-year contracts with DHS; additional appropriations expand scope and funding ceilings, driving revenue growth in its Civil and Defense segments.
What the bill does
Appropriations for Coast Guard acquisitions, including new cutters and vessels.
Who must act
Huntington Ingalls Industries (shipbuilder for Coast Guard offshore patrol cutters and national security cutters)
What happens
Funding for Coast Guard shipbuilding programs, supporting construction and sustainment contracts.
Stock impact
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division is a key supplier for Coast Guard cutter programs; appropriation supports backlog and production rates.
Key Legislators
Connected Signals
Matched on shared policy language across AI analyses, with ticker & timing weight
CSI AVIATION, INC: $1.2B Department of Homeland Security Contract
SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC: $1.3B Department of Homeland Security Contract
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO: $2.6B Department of Homeland Security Contract
SLS FEDERAL SERVICES LLC: $1.3B Department of Homeland Security Contract
SALUS WORLDWIDE SOLUTIONS CORP.: $698M Department of Homeland Security Contract
BARNARD SPENCER JOINT VENTURE: $648M Department of Homeland Security Contract
BCCG A JOINT VENTURE: $874M Department of Homeland Security Contract
FISHER SAND & GRAVEL CO: $605M Department of Homeland Security Contract
Related Presidential Actions
Executive orders & memoranda affecting the same sectors or companies
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Further Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum into the United States
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