House Appropriators Release DHS FY17 Funding Bill, Maintain Senate Funding Proposal
A House Appropriations Committee Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill would give CBP $11.2 billion in funding, the same level as the corresponding Senate bill proposed (see 1605260037). That amount is $500 million less than the Obama administration’s budget request…
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and $158 million above the current level, said a committee announcement (here). However, the House bill (here), released June 8, would support the hiring of 23,871 CBP officers, over 100 more than its Senate counterpart, according to the announcement. “These resources ensure our borders are protected by putting boots on the ground and improving technology, and help stem the flow of illegal goods both into and out of the country,” the committee statement said. The House markup would prohibit DHS from charging any new border crossing fees at northern and southern land ports of entry. The legislation would provide $41.1 billion in total discretionary spending to DHS in fiscal 2017, an increase of $100 million above the fiscal 2016-enacted level.