Homeland Security
David Price (NC), Ranking Member
Henry Cuellar (TX)
Bill Owens (NY)
Jurisdiction
Department of Homeland Security
Recent Activity
March 4, 2014
Press Release
Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement on President Obama’s FY 2015 budget request:
January 15, 2014
Press Release
2013 enacted level: $39.6 billion
2014 House bill: $39.0 billion
2014 Omnibus: $39.3 billion
· $10.6 billion for Customs and Border Protection, $220.4 million more than the 2013 enacted level.
May 22, 2013
Press Release
The terrible devastation from tornadoes in Oklahoma is only the latest reminder that the federal government must be prepared to help American families affected by natural disasters.
May 22, 2013
Press Release
While I intend to support this mark, and believe it represents an improvement over the budget requestit is still a far cry from the bill I believe we would want to craft were we operating under a more reasonable allocation.
May 16, 2013
Press Release
While we have a reasonable bill before us given the allocation, unfortunately there is a dark cloud looming over the committee.
May 16, 2013
Press Release
Mr. Chairman, you have done a good job in your mark, working with the low funding allocation presented to you. While this mark hews closely to the overall spending figure requested by the President, I don't believe either number is sufficient to fully provide DHS with the resources it needs to help keep the nation safe
April 16, 2013
Press Release
The FY 2014 request for the entire Department is difficult, but the shortfall proposed for the Coast Guard is particularly glaring.
April 11, 2013
Press Release
DHS managed response to Hurricane Sandy with precision and timely and accurate information.
April 11, 2013
Press Release
The Department of Homeland Security has been asked to do more with less, requiring tough decisions.
March 14, 2013
Press Release
There are many answers owed to this Subcommittee and the American people regarding the impact of sequestration and the Continuing Resolution on ICE and, in that context, the recent release of detainees.