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
Current Cost Footprint
USAspending's FY2026 Q3 top-tier record, code 070, reports budget authority of $575.88B, obligations of $310.68B, and outlays of $119.31B. Drivers include FEMA disaster assistance, CBP and ICE operations, Coast Guard assets, TSA screening, CISA cyber support, and immigration case systems. Treat USAspending values as spending-system scale, not audited operating cost. Agency records can include benefits, trust funds, financing accounts, offsetting collections, and transfer flows.
Reported Cost Snapshots
From USAspending.gov top-tier agency records
| Fiscal Period | Budget Authority | Obligations | Outlays | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q3 | $575.88B | $310.68B | $119.31B | USAspending top-tier API |
Treat USAspending values as spending-system scale, not audited operating cost. Agency records can include benefits, trust funds, financing accounts, offsetting collections, and transfer flows.