Homeland Security

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Recovery Priorities

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Recovery Priorities Homeland Security has received a total of $2.8 billion under ARRA to fund border protection, aviation security, bridge construction and repair programs, and railroad and port security assistance.

Highlights include the following:

$100 million for Non-Intrusive Inspection technology and $100 million for border technology on the southwest border through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection;
$1 billion for explosives detection systems and checkpoint screening equipment through the Transportation Security Administration; and
$150 million for transit and rail security grants, $150 million for port security grants (no non-federal match required), and additional applications for Katrina/Rita public assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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