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FEDERALhearing transcript
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Senate Hearing on 2023 Department of Homeland Security Budget

Original title: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing sets the legislative foundation for the 2023 federal funding levels for the Department of Homeland Security, which dictates the resources available for border operations, immigration processing, and national cybersecurity infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Homeland Security employees

The budget determines the operational funding and resources available for the department's personnel and missions.

Immigrants at the southwest border

The policies and funding levels discussed impact the processing and management of individuals arriving at the border.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a Senate Subcommittee hearing held on May 4, 2022, to review the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) budget request for fiscal year 2023. The hearing featured testimony from DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and focused on priorities including cyber defense, border management, immigration policy, and Coast Guard readiness.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on May 4, 2022, to review the fiscal year 2023 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security.
  • The budget request prioritizes cyber defense, border management, immigration system efficiency, Coast Guard operational readiness, and climate response.
  • The hearing was conducted under the authority of the Subcommittee on the Department of Homeland Security, chaired by Senator Chris Murphy.
  • The document references H.R. 8257 as the legislative act for DHS appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.
  • The subcommittee discussed the impact of Title 42 authority on border security and immigration policy.
  • The hearing transcript notes a previous 2019 emergency appropriation of $4.6 billion in response to border apprehension levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing is a formal review of the Department of Homeland Security's proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year to determine how federal funds should be allocated.
What specific areas of DHS operations are being funded?
The budget covers cyber defense, border management, immigration systems, Coast Guard readiness, and climate change resiliency.

Why It Matters

This hearing sets the legislative foundation for the 2023 federal funding levels for the Department of Homeland Security, which dictates the resources available for border operations, immigration processing, and national cybersecurity infrastructure.

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Lobbying Activity

1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of Sargent & Greenleaf, Inc.

2023

HOMELAND SECURITYBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSDEFENSE

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1607 STRATEGIES, LLC

on behalf of Sargent & Greenleaf, Inc.

2023

HOMELAND SECURITYBUDGET/APPROPRIATIONSDEFENSE

Issues relating to procurement of secure doors.

Sponsors

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Focus on Climate Resiliency

The inclusion of climate response and resiliency as a core budget priority for DHS marks a shift in traditional security-focused appropriations.

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on AppropriationsThe committee overseeing the budget hearing.Map →
personAlejandro MayorkasSecretary of Homeland Security and witness at the hearing.Map →
personChris MurphyChairman of the Subcommittee on the Department of Homeland Security.Map →
organizationDepartment of Homeland SecurityThe federal department whose budget is under review.Map →

Sources

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Analysis Score

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  • Significance80
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  • Controversy65
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  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz30
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