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H.R. 8206 is a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill that funds Department of Homeland Security agencies with approximately $37.3 billion allocated across U.S. Customs and Border Protection ($11.3 billion), the Coast Guard ($12.3 billion), Transportation Security Administration ($10.9 billion), and other DHS agencies, along with $1.7 billion for FEMA, $2.2 billion for cybersecurity programs, and $3.8 billion in federal homeland security grants. The bill establishes oversight mechanisms including monthly forecasts of migrant arrivals at the southwest border, Inspector General reporting requirements, and restrictions on DHS operations such as prohibiting new border crossing fees, protecting pregnant detainees, and requiring congressional notification for major fund transfers. Additionally, the legislation introduces the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act," which requires states to verify voter citizenship using a federal DHS database and mandates that in-person and mail-in voters provide documentary proof of citizenship or valid photo identification to participate in federal elections. The bill also includes operational provisions addressing flood mitigation ($175 million), prescription drug importation from Canada, aircraft procurement, and cybersecurity assistance, with various administrative controls and restrictions on federal spending across DHS agencies.

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