President Trump’s FY2026 Budget Puts DHS on a New Path

Approving the budget for federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security can be a lengthy process that starts with the President’s budget request, followed by congressional review and approval from the House and Senate, then back to the President for signature or veto.

While the fiscal year officially began October 1, 2025, the full FY 2026 budget is still a work in progress, with the most recent Continuing Resolution from the recent government shutdown lasting only until January 30. With no appropriations bill forthcoming at the moment, the best glimpse of upcoming funding for DHS comes from the Presidential Budget Request.

In this report, we will take a big picture look at the budget request for DHS in 2026, then zoom in and look at what’s being asked for specific agencies such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and more.

To hear directly from DHS leadership about funding needs and priorities, join IDGA’s Homeland Security Week Conference taking place March 17-18 at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Maryland. The two-day summit will gather stakeholders from across government and industry to explore next-generation solutions in AI, cloud and cybersecurity, biometrics, counter-UAS capabilities, border management, infrastructure resilience, and more.