Amodei, Cole at FY27 Homeland Security Subcommittee Markup
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2027 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei (R-NV), in prepared remarks, said, "In terms of the details in this bill, it takes into account the substantial one-time investment of nearly $191 billion in the first reconciliation package and does not duplicate those funding decisions, but instead focuses on base requirements such as: fully funding 22,000 Border Patrol Agents, maintaining 41,500 detention beds – so that ICE can fulfill the Administration’s priority of detaining and deporting all criminal and removable aliens, and providing $40 million for body-worn cameras for DHS law enforcement personnel – double last year’s level. We build on investments in Fiscal Year 2026 by providing the Coast Guard increases of: $135 million to counter China by increasing the Coast Guard’s Indo-Pacific footprint, $48 million for overdue facility maintenance, and $45 million for maintenance shortfalls... In short, this bill ensures that we fund the core mission of the Department – protecting the Homeland."
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "The power of the purse carries with it an obligation to govern – and this Fiscal Year 2027 bill reflects that responsibility. This legislation funds every core mission of DHS. It strengthens border security, supports immigration enforcement, and combats fentanyl and other illicit drugs. It reinforces the Trump Administration's efforts that have helped restore operational control of the border – while ensuring the personnel, technology, and resources are in place to sustain that success. This includes funding to sustain 22,000 Border Patrol Agents and support for needed ICE detention beds, and it doubles the resources for body-worn cameras for DHS personnel we provided last year. Additionally, the bill enhances America's posture in the Indo-Pacific by providing increased resources for Coast Guard operations to counter China and other adversaries. Investments in maritime domain awareness, unmanned systems, technology modernization, and an expanded Coast Guard presence in the region help safeguard critical waterways, support allies and partners, and advance U.S. national security interests. The measure also bolsters our cyber defenses by refocusing resources on protecting federal networks and critical infrastructure from increasingly sophisticated threats posed by nation-state adversaries and criminals."
Full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are available here.
A summary of the bill is available here.
Bill text is available here.
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