To provide funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026, to require that the Department be responsive to congressional offices during such a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

This bill gives money to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to cover its basic operating costs during a government shutdown, which happens when Congress hasn't approved its regular funding. The money would specifically help keep running DHS offices that communicate with Congress, including parts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. During any gap in funding for the 2026 fiscal year, DHS would be required to use this money to keep doing all the work it would normally do, including answering messages from congressional offices. The bill notes that a partial government shutdown is currently affecting DHS because its regular funding for 2026 has not been approved.

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