Key facts
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin will testify before the House Homeland Security Committee.
- The testimony concerns the fiscal year 2027 budget request for DHS.
- The White House is requesting $63 billion in budget authority for DHS in 2027.
- This represents a $2.2 billion decrease from 2026 enacted levels.
- The testimony occurs amid ongoing GOP funding battles.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is scheduled to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday morning. The focus of the hearing will be President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The White House is proposing a budget of $63 billion in budget authority for DHS in 2027. This figure represents a decrease of over $2.2 billion compared to the department's 2026 enacted levels. The testimony and budget proposal come at a time of persistent funding disputes between Republicans and the administration.