Intelligence Bill Would Enhance Whistleblower Protections
The usual panoply of issues includes requiring the CIA to investigate Russia’s meddling in U.S. elections and codifying a recent reorganization of the security clearance process. Keep Reading
House Transportation Committee Approves Annual Funding for Coast Guard
The bill includes new requirements for the Coast Guard to assess and evaluate unmanned technologies for potential use in Coast Guard operations. Keep Reading
DHS and HHS Pen Joint Plea to Congress for Supplemental Border Funding
On May 1, the Administration requested $4.5 billion in emergency appropriations for DHS, HHS, the Department of Defense, and Department of Justice. Keep Reading
‘Significant’ Cuts Across DHS Loom If Emergency Border Funds Not Approved, McAleenan Warns
Senate Appropriations Committee intends to bring up a "clean" humanitarian assistance bill next week after administration's supplemental request. Keep Reading
Border Apprehensions Up 99 Percent from Last Year as Mexico Tariff Threat Looms
Acting CBP Commissioner sounds alarm on "a system-wide emergency that is severely impacting our workforce." Keep Reading
House Appropriations Bill Wants $63.8 Billion for DHS, with Border Funding Prohibitions
The bill provides $2.2 billion for departmental management – $398 million above the fiscal year 2019 enacted level and $77 million above the president’s budget request. Keep Reading
Erosion of Maritime Support Fleet Leaves U.S. High and Dry in a National Emergency
Nation relies on 46 vessels of the Ready Reserve Force for initial response, but they average 44 years of age. Keep Reading
Senators to McAleenan: Mission-Critical Coast Guard Funding Must Be Rescued
While USCG got $10.3 billion in discretionary funding last year, the current budget request is $9.3 billion. Keep Reading
IRS Wants $2.7 Billion Over Six Years to Modernize IT
Commissioner Charles Rettig told the Senate Finance Committee that the certainty and stability of having multiple years of funding mapped out will help improve the agency's execution. Keep Reading
Schultz: Budget Control Reducing USCG’s Purchasing Power, Eroding Readiness
"New icebreakers will not come fast enough," and commandant anticipates awarding a contract for the polar icebreaker "probably in the next 30 to 45 days." Keep Reading
