Understanding Homeland Security in the United States

Explore how safety, preparedness, and policy work together to protect our nation from threats.

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$210.34 billion

is spent on homeland security in the United States annually.

1.4%

of the U.S. federal budget for FY 2025. This relatively small share of funding must support multiple major agencies, including FEMA, ICE, TSA, and the U.S. Secret Service.

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