Chairman Moran Holds Hearing to Review FY2027 Budget Request for the Department of Justice

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified before the subcommittee

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) - chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies - today led a hearing with testimony from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to review the President's FY2027 budget request for the Department of Justice.

"DOJ is requesting an increase of approximately $4.7 billion or roughly 12-13 percent above FY2026 enacted levels," said Chairman Moran. "Much of that request reflects the reality that after several years of effectively flat funding, all while facing inflationary costs, many of the department's components are under significant strain. Last year, I worked with my colleagues, this committee worked together, to maintain critical funding for both federal law enforcement agencies and the state and local departments that continue to serve as the backbone of public safety in communities across Kansas and the country."

Click here for Sen. Moran's full opening statement

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