Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024

This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to DHS for Departmental Management, Intelligence, Situational Awareness, and Oversight, including

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

In addition, 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 118 s 2625, also known as the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, is a piece of legislation that focuses on funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year 2024. The bill outlines the specific budget allocations for various programs and initiatives within the DHS, including border security, immigration enforcement, cybersecurity, disaster response, and more.

The bill includes provisions for increased funding for border security measures, such as the construction of physical barriers along the US-Mexico border and the hiring of additional Border Patrol agents. It also allocates resources for the implementation of new technologies and surveillance systems to enhance border security efforts.

In terms of immigration enforcement, the bill provides funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, including detention facilities and deportation efforts. It also includes provisions for the hiring of additional immigration judges to address the backlog of immigration cases. Cybersecurity is another key focus of the bill, with funding allocated for the enhancement of DHS's cybersecurity capabilities and the protection of critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a new cybersecurity task force within the DHS to coordinate efforts to combat cyber attacks. Disaster response and preparedness are also addressed in the bill, with funding allocated for FEMA and other agencies responsible for responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. The bill includes provisions for the purchase of emergency supplies and equipment, as well as funding for training and exercises to improve disaster response capabilities. Overall, Bill 118 s 2625 aims to provide the necessary resources and funding for the DHS to carry out its mission of protecting the United States from security threats, both foreign and domestic. The bill will now go through the legislative process in Congress before potentially being signed into law by the President.