Department of Homeland Security(DHS)
Cabinet department for border security, immigration services and enforcement, transportation security, cybersecurity, disaster response, Coast Guard missions, and protection of critical infrastructure.
Function
Cabinet department
Parent
Top-level (no parent)
FY2026 Budget Authority
$575.88B
Official Data
USAspending.govEvidence & Review
Evidence Confidence
MediumVerification Status
AI-researched, unverifiedLast Reviewed
Jul 5, 2026
Retrieved On
Jul 5, 2026
Agency
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cabinet department for border security, immigration services and enforcement, transportation security, cybersecurity, disaster response, Coast Guard missions, and protection of critical infrastructure.
Mission
Safeguard the American people, homeland, and values.
Public Value Test
Safety, lawful entry and immigration processing, disaster resilience, cybersecurity, transportation security, maritime security, and civil-liberties-aware risk management.
Sources & Evidence
4 cited sources back this profile