Senate Hearing on 2023 Department of Homeland Security Budget
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
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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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.
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Summary
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.
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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
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2023
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Discoveries
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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.
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