FUNDING FOR 2022

For 2022, Congress approved a bill that provides funding of $52.81 billion, an increase of $934 million above 2021 (4.4% increase). In total, the bill provides total funding of $76.15 billion, including $18.8 billion for major disaster response and recovery and $4.57 billion that is offset by fee collections.

2022 priorities statement:

The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for safeguarding the American people. The 2022 discretionary request invests in improvements in border security through the use of advanced technology; promotes a humane and efficient immigration system; provides enhanced civil rights protection; supports federal, state, local, nonprofit and private entities’ efforts to detect, deter and recover from malicious cyber attacks; addresses the root causes of domestic terrorism; combats climate change; and fosters research and development.