Congressman Riley M. Moore Praises Committee Passage of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Supporting President Trump’s America First Agenda

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore praised the House Appropriations Committee's passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, legislation that provides $64.9 billion for the Department of Homeland Security, including $2.9 billion for defense activities, to strengthen America's borders, bolster national security, and support the Trump Administration's America First priorities.

The legislation funds the critical missions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Transportation Security Administration, and other agencies responsible for protecting the homeland. The bill now advances to the full House of Representatives for consideration.

Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement:

"The safety and security of the American people is the federal government's first responsibility. This legislation delivers the resources necessary to secure our borders, support our law enforcement personnel, strengthen our national defense, and ensure the Department of Homeland Security has the tools it needs to carry out President Trump's America First agenda. House Republicans will prioritize the security and sovereignty of our nation. I was proud to support this bill in committee and look forward to its passage by the full House."

Major Homeland Security Wins Including Priorities from Congressman Moore:

• $12,000,000 for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training, Testing, and Research Integration. Federal agencies evaluate detection and mitigation technologies across dedicated test beds, using these evaluations to develop protocols that protect critical infrastructure while strictly preserving privacy and civil liberties.
• $50,000,000 for Next Generation Warning System. This is designed to modernize the nation's public safety communications. It expands and upgrades emergency alerting capabilities to reach communities through diverse and emerging technologies.
• $2,000,000 for Cargo Theft - Crime Coordination Center. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unifies federal, state, and local law enforcement with private industry to track, investigate, and dismantle sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional cargo theft rings.
• $3,100,000 for U.S. Secret Service Geospatial Technology. The use of geospatial technology is used primarily for protective intelligence, site security planning, and investigative mapping. The agency integrates GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and aerial mapping to map out protective routes, evaluate potential threats, and establish secure perimeters for events.

The Fiscal Year 2027 Homeland Security Appropriations Act provides robust funding to enhance border security operations, combat transnational criminal organizations, strengthen immigration enforcement, improve maritime security, and protect the United States against evolving threats while supporting the dedicated men and women who serve on the front lines of homeland security.

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