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Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the federal government has spent more than half a trillion dollars on homeland security—that is, activities that detect, deter, protect against, and respond to terrorist acts occurring within the United States and its territories. Those activities are carried out by numerous federal agencies and include many, but not all, of the responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In fact, only about half of the $69 billion in funding for homeland security in the President’s budget for 2013 would be allocated to DHS.
- Report
The Administration has proposed a budget of $69 billion for activities related to homeland security in 2013; 90 percent would be concentrated in the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, Health and Human Services, and Justice.
- Cost Estimate
As ordered reported by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on July 25, 2012 The bill would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for intelligence activities of the U.S. government. Since CBO does not provide estimates for classified programs, this estimate addresses only the unclassified portions of the bill. On that limited basis, and assuming appropriation of the authorized and estimated amounts, CBO estimates that implementing the unclassified provisions of the bill would cost $537 million over the 2013-2017 period.
- Cost Estimate
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on June 29, 2012 CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 915 would cost about $1 million annually, assuming the availability of appropriated funds. Enacting the legislation would not affect direct spending or revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures do not apply.
- Cost Estimate
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Finance on July 18, 2012 The Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act of 2012 would establish specific procedures for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a part of the Department of Homeland Security, to follow when investigating allegations of evasion of antidumping or countervailing duties, and it would increase the ability of CBP to obtain information and collect such duties.
- Cost Estimate
As ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 10, 2012
- Cost Estimate
As ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on June 28, 2012 CBO estimates that implementing H.R. 3120 would have no significant cost to the federal government. Enacting the bill could affect direct spending and revenues; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures apply. However, CBO estimates that any effects would be insignificant for each year. Under current law, foreign students may enter the United States temporarily to study at universities and other educational institutions. Under H.R. 3120, such students could only attend accredited institutions.
- Cost Estimate
As ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on June 19, 2012
- Cost Estimate
As introduced in the House of Representatives on May 18, 2012 H.R. 5843 would permit recipients of certain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to use funding for training and exercises conducted in conjunction with a national laboratory or research facility. CBO estimates that enacting this legislation would not affect the federal budget; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures do not apply.
- Cost Estimate
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 7, 2012 H.R. 5887 would amend various laws that govern the activities of the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The bill also would authorize appropriations totaling about $26.1 billion, primarily for ongoing USCG operations over the 2013-2015 period. Assuming appropriation of the amounts specified in the bill, CBO estimates that implementing the legislation would cost $24.5 billion over the 2013-2017 period.