2017 Homeland Security Budget Hearing
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
This hearing marks the formal start of the congressional review process for the Department of Homeland Security's 2017 budget, which determines the funding levels for federal border, transportation, and immigration enforcement agencies.
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Department of Homeland Security
The department's funding for the 2017 fiscal year is subject to the approval and oversight of the committee.
House Committee on Appropriations
The committee is responsible for reviewing and determining the budget allocations for the Department of Homeland Security.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on February 24, 2016, to review the President's fiscal year 2017 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security.
- The Subcommittee on Homeland Security is part of the House Committee on Appropriations.
- The hearing covers budget requests for six major components: the Department of Homeland Security (general), Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration, Coast Guard, Secret Service, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Under committee rules, the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the full Committee on Appropriations are authorized to participate in all subcommittee hearings.
- The document serves as Part 2 of the printed hearing record for the 114th Congress, Second Session.
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Why It Matters
This hearing marks the formal start of the congressional review process for the Department of Homeland Security's 2017 budget, which determines the funding levels for federal border, transportation, and immigration enforcement agencies.
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Committee Oversight Structure
The document explicitly notes that the Chair and Ranking Member of the full Appropriations Committee have standing authority to join any subcommittee hearing, ensuring high-level oversight.
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