Amounts for DHS in the 2026 Budget complement amounts that the Administration has requested as
part of the reconciliation bill currently under consideration in the Congress. Reconciliation would
allocate more than $175 billion in additional multiyear budget authority to implement the
Administration’s priorities in the homeland security space of which at least an estimated $43.8 billion
would be allocated in 2026. Reconciliation funding in 2026 would enable DHS to fully implement
the President’s mass removal campaign, finish construction of the border wall on the Southwest
border, procure advanced border security technology, modernize the fleet and facilities of the Coast
Guard, and enhance Secret Service protective operations. Reconciliation would also provide funding
to bolster State and local capacity to enhance security around key events and facilities, and prepare
for upcoming special events like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
Cuts, Reductions, and Consolidations
Program
$ Change
from 2025
Enacted
(in millions)
Description
Non-Disaster Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Grant
Programs
-646
The Budget reduces FEMA grant programs. FEMA under the previous administration made equity a top priority for
emergency relief, which will end. The National Domestic Preparedness Consortium will be eliminated.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency (CISA)
-491
The Budget refocuses CISA on Federal network defense and enhancing the
security and resilience of critical infrastructure. The Budget eliminates programs focused on misinformation and propaganda
as well as external engagement offices such as international affairs.
Shelter and Services Program
-650
The Budget proposes eliminating the Shelter and Services Program.
The Committee on Rules will meet Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET in H-313, The Capitol on the following measures:
S.J. Res. 13 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.
S.J. Res. 31 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act’’.
Reconvened full committee markup of the budget reconciliation omnibus.
On Sunday, May 18th, 2025, at 10:00 PM in 210 Cannon House Office Building, the House Committee on the Budget will reconvene to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, H. Con. Res. 14.
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled “Pipeline Safety Reauthorization: Ensuring the Safe and Efficient Movement of American Energy” on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 10:00 am EST. This hearing will review pipeline safety regulations and operations at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to evaluate what policy priorities should be included in an upcoming PHMSA pipeline safety reauthorization. This hearing will focus on PHMSA’s implementation of outstanding rulemakings required in previous legislation, the state of the hazardous liquid and natural gas industry, and innovative safety technologies and processes.
Witnesses:
Robin Rorick, Vice President of Midstream Policy, American Petroleum Institute
Andy Black, President and Chief Executive Officer, Liquid Energy Pipeline Association
Richard Leger, Senior Vice President of Natural Gas Business, CenterPoint Energy, on behalf of the American Gas Association
Bill Caram, Executive Director, Pipeline Safety Trust
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety Subcommittee
Lee Zeldin, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Program Name
$ Change Enacted
from 2025
(in millions)
Brief Description of Program and Recommended Reduction or Increase
Increases
Drinking Water Programs
+9
The Budget provides $124 million in funding for the drinking water mission at EPA. The $9 million
increase from the 2025 enacted level is to equip EPA with funds to respond to drinking
water disasters.
Indian Reservation Drinking Water Program
+27
The Budget increases funding for Tribes to retain access to funding for drinking water and
wastewater infrastructure on their lands, with a total level of $31 million for the grant program.
Cuts, Reductions, and Consolidations
Clean and Drinking Water State
Revolving Loan Funds
-2,460
The Budget provides the
decreased funding level of $305 million total.
Categorical Grants
-1,006
The Budget includes the
elimination of 16 categorical grants, and maintains funding at 2025 enacted levels for Tribes.
Hazardous Substance Superfund
-254
The IIJA and
the Inflation Reduction Act helped finance the Superfund program.
Office of Research and Development
-235
The Budget puts an end to research grants, environmental justice work,
climate research, and modeling that influences regulations. The Budget provides $281 million.
Environmental Justice
-100
EPA’s environmental justice program is eliminated in line with the vision the President set forth in
Executive Order 14151, “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and
Preferencing,” and Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.”
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
(DERA) Grants
-90
This program is eliminated.
Atmospheric Protection Program
-100
The Atmospheric Protection Program imposes climate change regulations. This
program is eliminated in the 2026 Budget.
House Appropriations Committee
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee
Sean Duffy, Secretary, Department of Transportation
Department of Transportation
Program Name
$ Change
from 2025
Enacted
(in millions)
Brief Description of Program and Recommended Reduction or Increase
Increases
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Operations
+359
The Budget requests an increased amount of $13.8 billion. This funding
level would support air traffic controller hiring and salary increases, as well as FAA’s ongoing updates
to its outdated telecommunications systems.
FAA Facility and Radar Upgrades
+824
The Budget delivers an $5 billion investment in the modernization of the systems and
facilities that comprise U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). In addition to a previously-provided
$1 billion advance appropriation, the Budget requests an additional $4 billion for NAS upgrades
including a $450 million down-payment on a multiyear, multi-billion-dollar radar replacement
program. A substantial amount will also be requested as mandatory funding through reconciliation.
Infrastructure for Rebuilding America
Program (INFRA)
+770
The Budget provides $770 million, on top of the $1.5 billion in provided by IIJA, for the INFRA
grants program, which assists highway,
port, and freight rail projects.
Rail Safety and Infrastructure Grants
+400
The Budget provides $500 million for Rail Safety and Infrastructure grants, a 400-percent
increase over 2025 levels.
Shipbuilding and Port Infrastructure
+596
The Budget provides $105 million for the Assistance to Small Shipyards program. The Budget delivers
$550 million for the Port Infrastructure Development Program.
Cuts, Reductions, and Consolidations
Essential Air Service (EAS)
Discretionary Funding
-308
The Budget proposes a reduction of
eligibility and subsidy rates.
Electric Vehicle Charger Grants
-5700
The Budget cancels an additional $5.7 billion in IIJA funding provided to the Department
of Transportation for electric vehicle charger grant programs.
Senate Appropriations Committee
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee
Over the next few weeks, we’re watching the House closely as Republicans kick off voting on their budget reconciliation bill, which is chock-full of handouts to polluters and billionaires and is on track to be one of the most harmful, costly, and sweeping pieces of legislation in recent history.
On Wednesdays, May 7, 14, and 21st starting around 4pm we’re rallying at the U.S. Capitol steps to fight back against Republicans’ attempts to pass massive cuts to essential programs to provide handouts to billionaires and polluters. RSVP now.