Is DHS funded for 2021?
WASHINGTON — Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the final allocations for $475 million for seven Fiscal Year 2021 competitive preparedness grant programs.
What is FEMA’s budget for 2021?
$22.1 billion
The bill also includes $720 million for the National Cybersecurity Protection System and to maintain advances in Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation. o Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): $22.1 billion is recommended for FEMA including $17.7 billion to support the Disaster Relief Fund.
What do appropriations bills do?
The president submits a budget to Congress for the federal government every fiscal year (October 1 through September 30). Congress must then pass appropriations bills to provide money to carry out government programs for that year.
What is a DHS grant?
The Department of Homeland Security distributes grant funds to enhance the ability of regional authorities to prepare, prevent and respond to terrorist attacks and other disasters. Localities use grants for planning, equipment, training and exercise needs.
How much is the Homeland Security appropriations bill?
When excluding offsetting collections and a cap adjustment for disaster response activities, the net discretionary total for the bill is $49.7 billion. “I am proud of the Homeland Security funding bill we have written,” said House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Chairwoman Lucille Roybal-Allard.
Where can I find the current DHS budget?
To look up the latest information about DHS appropriations before Congress for current and past years, visit the Appropriations page on Congress.gov which catalogs that information. Congressional Budget Justification FY 2022 – Please note these are large documents and will take a long time to download.
When does the Department of Homeland Security budget come out?
A listing of Department of Homeland Security budget documents from FY 2003 to FY 2022, including budget in briefs, fact sheets, and overviews. To look up the latest information about DHS appropriations before Congress for current and past years, visit the Appropriations page on Congress.gov which catalogs that information.
When does the House Appropriations Committee release the 2020 budget?
WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2020 Homeland Security funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee on Wednesday, June 5. The legislation provides annual funding for the Department of Homeland Security and its related agencies.
