CISA Funding Debate Centers on Proposed $250 Million Cut in FY2027 DHS Bill
Summary
House Democrats say a draft FY2027 DHS bill cuts CISA funding by $250 million; Republicans say it provides $2.4 billion and reallocates $100 million to core missions. A House subcommittee was set to vote on the bill.
Key points
- House Democrats say the draft DHS bill cuts CISA funding by $250 million.
- Republicans say the measure provides CISA with $2.4 billion and reallocates $100 million from past appropriations to core missions.
- Republicans describe the bill as including reductions to redundant or duplicative contracts, positions, and programs.
- The GOP says the bill includes $31 million to hire mission-critical positions to counter foreign threats, including those from China.
- The draft also includes $11.3 million for enhanced cybersecurity protections in DHS management and $5 million for ICE's Cyber Crime Center.
- The House Homeland Security subcommittee was set to vote on the bill Friday; the article does not provide more detailed budget figures.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Congressional dispute over a draft DHS spending bill and proposed CISA funding reductions.
- Impact
- House Democrats say the fiscal 2027 bill would cut CISA funding by $250 million and weaken protection for U.S. infrastructure, elections, and government systems. Republicans say it provides $2.4 billion for CISA, reallocates $100 million to core missions, and includes targeted reductions to duplicative contracts, positions, and programs. The bill also includes $31 million for CISA hiring, $11.3 million for DHS cybersecurity protections, and $5 million for ICE’s Cyber Crime Center.
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Countries
ChinaThe fiscal 2027 bill includes “$31 million to hire mission critical positions to counter threats from foreign adversaries, such as China,” according to the GOP.United StatesThe debate centers on whether the bill strengthens core cyber defenses or weakens protection against foreign adversaries targeting U.S.