United States : Department Of Homeland Security Statement On The Presidents Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

Today, President Donald J. Trump delivered his Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Budget to Congress. The FY 2019 Budget reflects the administrations 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 Presidents Budget.

The Presidents budget invests in securing our physical and maritime borders, enforcing...