Budget

The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 requires that DHS post on its public website any report required to be submitted by the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives for Fiscal Year 2020, upon the determination by the head of DHS that it shall serve the national interest. This requirement excludes reports that contain proprietary information, and reports that, if posted, could compromise homeland or national security.

On Sunday, the 30-day notification period ended from when the Department of Homeland Security notified Congress of its intent to reprogram and transfer $271 million of available funds to support requirements via authority provided in the FY 2019 DHS Appropriations Act.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen addresses DHS’ crucial missions and presents the President’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget request for the Department.

President Donald J. Trump delivered his Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Budget to Congress. The FY 2019 Budget reflects the administration’s priorities, including ensuring the safety and security of the American people. The budget requests $47.5 billion in discretionary budget authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a $3.5 billion or 7.8 percent increase from the FY 2018 President’s Budget.