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FEDERALhearing transcript

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2019 Department of Homeland Security Budget Hearing

Original title: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2019

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing initiates the legislative process to set funding levels for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, which directly impacts federal spending on border barriers, immigration detention capacity, and maritime security assets.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Homeland Security

The agency is seeking congressional approval for its 2019 operational and capital budget.

U.S. Coast Guard

The agency is slated to receive $1.5 billion for fleet modernization if the budget is approved.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript from a House Subcommittee hearing regarding the proposed 2019 budget for the Department of Homeland Security. The committee reviewed funding requests for border infrastructure, immigration detention, and Coast Guard modernization.

Key Facts

The President's budget request includes $1.6 billion for the construction of 65 miles of physical border barrier.
The budget request includes funding to maintain 52,000 immigration detention beds.
The budget request includes $1.5 billion for Coast Guard fleet modernization.
The Coast Guard modernization request includes $750 million specifically for the construction of a new polar icebreaker.
The Department of Homeland Security employs approximately 240,000 personnel.
This hearing represents the first oversight session for the fiscal year 2019 budget request.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is being requested for border walls?

The budget request proposes $1.6 billion for 65 miles of physical barrier.

What is the plan for the Coast Guard in this budget?

The budget requests $1.5 billion for fleet modernization, including $750 million for a new polar icebreaker.

How many detention beds are included in the proposal?

The budget request proposes funding for 52,000 detention beds.

Why It Matters

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Arctic Strategic Focus

The budget request highlights a specific investment in polar icebreakers, indicating a strategic shift toward Arctic security and economic interests.

United States Coast Guard

Connected Entities

personKirstjen Nielsen“Secretary of Homeland Security and primary witness at the hearing.”Map →

personJohn R. Carter“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“The federal department requesting the 2019 budget.”Map →

personLucille Roybal-Allard“Ranking minority member of the subcommittee.”Map →

Sources

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