DHS Announces 2010 Budget

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its proposed $55.1 million budget for Fiscal Year 2010, which includes five priorities designed to create a “leaner, smarter, more effective agency.”

“Our proposed budget strengthens current efforts that are vital to our nation’s security, bolsters our ability to respond to emerging and evolving threats, and enables DHS to embrace new responsibilities,” said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano.

The five areas the budget will focus on are:

• Guarding against terrorism
• Border Security
• Enforcement of Immigration Laws
• Disaster Preparedness
• Unifying and maturing DHS

To learn more, visit the DHS Press Room.