February 13, 2026
The February 13, 2026 document from DHS outlines operational, financial, and national security impacts resulting from a lapse in appropriations.
A shutdown affects nearly every DHS component, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, ICE, USCIS, Secret Service, CISA, and Intelligence & Analysis. While certain mission-critical functions continue, the Department faces widespread disruptions in payments to vendors, contract execution, grant processing, training programs, security clearances, infrastructure maintenance, and workforce support.
Key impacts include:
- Delays in procurement, contract payments, and operational support
- Suspension of grants and preparedness programs, including FEMA systems and hazard mitigation funding
- Disruptions to maritime operations, credentialing, and vessel documentation
- Strained law enforcement training and cybersecurity preparedness efforts
- Delays in intelligence modernization and information sharing
- Increased financial hardship and morale challenges for frontline personnel
As the lapse continues, the document warns of mounting operational risk, growing backlogs, supply chain disruptions, and long-term national security vulnerabilities.