Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is testifying before Congress for the second consecutive day regarding the Department of Homeland Security's budget request for fiscal year 2027. The department is seeking a total of $118.4 billion in funding, beginning October 1, 2026. This includes nearly $23 billion allocated for Customs and Border Protection and $10.5 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Mullin and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar will appear before the House Homeland Security Committee, having previously answered questions from a Senate appropriations subcommittee. The House hearing is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
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Markwayne Mullin Testifies Before Congress on DHS Budget Request
Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is testifying before Congress for the second day regarding the DHS budget request for fiscal year 2027, which totals $118.4 billion. The budget includes significant allocations for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The House hearing is set to begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
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