Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018

Bill 115 hr 3355, also known as the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018, is a piece of legislation that focuses on funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the fiscal year 2018. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 21, 2017, and was later passed by the House on July 27, 2017.

The main purpose of this bill is to provide funding for various programs and activities within the DHS, including border security, immigration enforcement, cybersecurity, and disaster response. The bill allocates a total of $44.3 billion in funding for the DHS, which is an increase of $1.9 billion from the previous fiscal year.

Some key provisions of the bill include funding for the construction of a border wall along the US-Mexico border, increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to enhance border security and enforcement efforts, and funding for cybersecurity initiatives to protect against cyber threats. Overall, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018 aims to provide the necessary resources for the DHS to carry out its mission of protecting the United States from various threats, both foreign and domestic. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a crucial piece of legislation in ensuring the safety and security of the country.