Homeland Security

2006 Rayburn House Office Building

(202) 225-5834

Majority

Minority

Subcommittee Member data coming soon. 

 

FY25 Outside Witness Testimony Instructions

 

Recent Activity

Appropriations, Homeland Security Republicans Slam Democrats’ DHS Shutdown for Risking Safety and Security of Americans
February 13, 2026
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee and House Homeland Security Republicans issued statements on Senate Democrats’ refusal to pass the full-year Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill for Fiscal Year 2026, which was already passed by the House in a bipartisan vote. Instead, Senate Democrats chose to block an extension of DHS funding this week, causing a shutdown of DHS that is set to begin at midnight tonight.
Cole Statement on Senate Democrat Homeland Security Obstruction
February 12, 2026
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement as continued obstruction by Senate Democrat leadership places Department of Homeland Security funding and critical operations in jeopardy, with a shutdown looming on Friday at midnight:
 

Facing Reality: Democrats Ignore the Facts Heading into a DHS Shutdown
February 11, 2026
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Homeland Security Subcommittee held a hearing on the impacts of a potential shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As it stands, funding is set to run out for DHS by the end of the week, and Democrats seem prepared to shut the government down, even though the bipartisan FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act already passed the House several weeks ago. 
Cole Statement on Retirement of Homeland Security Cardinal Mark Amodei
February 6, 2026
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) issued the following statement after Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei (R-NV) announced he will not seek reelection: Chairman Cole said, “Mark Amodei carries Nevada’s voice in the House with clarity and conviction. He’s always approached public service as it should be done – by respecting the institution, doing the work, and never losing sight of those he served.
 

Oversight Hearing – Potential DHS Shutdown Impacts
Meeting Status:
Scheduled
Hearing
Date:
Location:
Capitol Complex, 2362-A RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515, USA
House Completes FY26 Funding While Senate Democrats Threaten Bipartisan Deal They Helped Negotiate
January 28, 2026
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives has completed its Article I responsibility by passing all twelve FY26 appropriations bills – six of which have already been signed into law – delivering results and stability to the American people. The remaining legislation reflects good faith, bipartisan, and bicameral agreements and now awaits Senate action. Despite having helped negotiate and finalize the package, some Senate Democrats are now threatening to undermine the very agreement they helped secure and walk away from their own commitments – putting full-year funding certainty for vital priorities at risk.
FY26 Deliverables: Defending the Nation. Rebuilding America. Strengthening Communities.
January 28, 2026
Press Release
Washington, DC – America has always moved forward by building – building strength, opportunity, and security in response to real needs. Our FY26 funding bills advance that focus, reflecting the pillars that have shaped U.S. progress for more than two centuries: strengthening national defense, modernizing infrastructure, supporting public health and education systems, and building resilient communities.
House Passes H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147, Completing FY26 Appropriations – America First, Fully Funded.
January 22, 2026
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 341 to 88, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 220 to 207.
Cole on H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147: "This is What Responsible Governance Looks Like."
January 22, 2026
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered the following remarks while leading debate on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R.
Cole Testifies at Rules Committee on H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147
January 21, 2026
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026.
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