Senate · Subcommittee of Senate Committee on Appropriations
Department of Homeland Security
Composition
12 members
● R 7● D 5
Jurisdiction
Senate counterpart for DHS funding.
Why lobbyists care
Same detention contractor and border tech lobbying as House Homeland Security Approps, but with Senate-side political constraints.
Key programs / authorities
- • ICE detention
- • CBP technology
- • Coast Guard
Recipients overseen
Federal contractors whose programs are authorized or funded (in whole or part) through this committee's jurisdiction.
Recent activity
FY26 markup contested on detention capacity levels.
Leadership
Ranking member
Full roster · 12 members