Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022

This bill provides FY2022 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security.

The bill provides appropriations for Departmental Management, Operations, Intelligence, and Oversight, including

• the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management;
• the Management Directorate;
• Intelligence, Analysis, and Operations Coordination; and
• the Office of the Inspector General.

The bill provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations, including

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,
• the Transportation Security Administration,
• the U.S. Coast Guard, and
• the U.S. Secret Service.

The bill provides appropriations for Protection, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, including

• the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and
• the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The bill provides appropriations for Research, Development, Training, and Services, including

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,
• the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers,
• the Science and Technology Directorate, and
• the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office.

The bill also sets forth requirements and restrictions for using funds provided by this and other appropriations acts.

Bill 117 hr 4431, also known as the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2022, is a piece of legislation that aims to provide funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year 2022. The bill outlines the specific allocations of funds for various programs and initiatives within the DHS, including border security, cybersecurity, disaster response, and immigration enforcement.

One key aspect of the bill is the allocation of funds for border security measures, including the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border and the hiring of additional Border Patrol agents. The bill also includes funding for technology upgrades and surveillance equipment to enhance border security efforts.

In addition to border security, the bill addresses cybersecurity concerns by providing funding for the DHS's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This funding will support efforts to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats and enhance the nation's overall cybersecurity posture. The bill also includes funding for disaster response and recovery efforts, including resources for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist states and localities in responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. Furthermore, the bill addresses immigration enforcement by providing funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, including detention and removal activities. The bill also includes provisions to address humanitarian concerns at the border, such as funding for migrant care facilities and resources for processing asylum claims. Overall, Bill 117 hr 4431 aims to provide the necessary funding for the DHS to carry out its mission of protecting the nation from security threats and responding to emergencies. The bill reflects the priorities of Congress in terms of border security, cybersecurity, disaster response, and immigration enforcement.