The Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee today approved its FY2017 funding bill making investments in aviation security, cybersecurity, border security, state and local grants, and other programs to keep Americans safe.
The FY2017 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, which is scheduled for full committee consideration on Thursday, is a $48.07 billion measure written to provide for the security of the American people. The bill emphasizes aviation security, providing additional funding for the Transportation Security Administration to hire additional staff.
The bill also recommends greater support for cybersecurity, border security, disaster mitigation, state and local grants, and the U.S. Coast Guard. The measure also continues to carry provisions requiring greater accountability from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its agencies.
"As a result of our joint efforts, we have passed a strong product out of Committee today that addresses the Department's needs," said U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. "The bill supports DHS's critical operations and programs and reflects four important priorities for funding: aviation security, cybersecurity, border security, and State and local grants. I want to thank the ranking member of the subcommittee, Senator Jeanne Shaheen and her staff, and thank as well all of the senators who provided input to the bill and report. We incorporated submissions from 90 Senators on both sides of the aisle on nearly every facet of the Department's operations, and now I believe we have good, bipartisan legislation for the American people."