Secure America Act: $70 billion for ICE and CBP immigration enforcement

Status: In effect now — Secure America Act, S. 2 (Public Law 119-98) (S. 2, 119th Congress; Public Law 119-98 (signed June 10, 2026))

Signed into law June 10, 2026 as Public Law 119-98, this is enacted, operative law — not a pending court case. It appropriates about $70 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for interior immigration enforcement, detention, removals, and border operations, with the money available through fiscal year 2029. Congress passed it through the budget reconciliation process ("Reconciliation 2.0") — the Senate by 52–47 on June 5 and the House by 214–212 on June 9, both largely along party lines. The law provides funding only; it does not by itself change immigration eligibility, status rules, or who can be placed in removal.

Next step: The funds remain available through September 30, 2029 (the end of fiscal year 2029). Because this is enacted law rather than a court case, there is no pending ruling. What to watch as the agencies spend the money: ICE and CBP hiring and agent expansion, increased detention capacity, and new or renewed 287(g) agreements that deputize state and local police to carry out federal immigration enforcement.

Verified against the primary source as of 2026-07-25 — status can change with a single court ruling. Official source.

What’s happening

Signed into law June 10, 2026 as Public Law 119-98, this is enacted, operative law — not a pending court case. It appropriates about $70 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for interior immigration enforcement, detention, removals, and border operations, with the money available through fiscal year 2029. Congress passed it through the budget reconciliation process (“Reconciliation 2.0”) — the Senate by 52–47 on June 5 and the House by 214–212 on June 9, both largely along party lines. The law provides funding only; it does not by itself change immigration eligibility, status rules, or who can be placed in removal.

Who it affects

Everyone living in the United States within reach of federal immigration enforcement — it sets the funding level for that enforcement through 2029. The money pays for ICE detention and removal operations, agent and personnel hiring at ICE and CBP, surveillance and technology, and 287(g) agreements that let state and local law enforcement perform certain immigration-enforcement functions. The law does not by itself change anyone’s immigration status, eligibility, or legal rights, and it does not amend the visa, asylum, or admissibility rules; it determines how much money the enforcement agencies have to operate.

How it got here

  1. Jun 5, 2026 The Senate passes S. 2, the Secure America Act, by a 52–47 vote through the budget reconciliation process, which allowed it to clear the chamber with a simple majority. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska was the only Republican to vote no.
  2. Jun 9, 2026 The House of Representatives passes S. 2 by a 214–212 vote, largely along party lines, sending it to the President.
  3. Jun 10, 2026 President Trump signs S. 2 into law; it becomes Public Law 119-98. The law directs about $70 billion to ICE and CBP for immigration enforcement, with the funds available through fiscal year 2029.

What to watch next

The funds remain available through September 30, 2029 (the end of fiscal year 2029). Because this is enacted law rather than a court case, there is no pending ruling. What to watch as the agencies spend the money: ICE and CBP hiring and agent expansion, increased detention capacity, and new or renewed 287(g) agreements that deputize state and local police to carry out federal immigration enforcement.

Official sources

This page is general information about ongoing litigation, not legal advice. A case’s status can change with a single ruling, and outcomes can turn on facts specific to each person. For advice on a specific situation, consult a licensed immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative.