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May 20, 2024 On March 21, 2024, Senators Gary Peters and Joni Ernst introduced the Telework Transparency Act of 2024 (S. 4043). The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental [...]

The article addresses questions about government shutdowns and executive branch operations in the U.S. Topics discussed include executive agency preparation for a shutdown, agency shutdown plan, executive branch employees during a shutdown, shutdown furlough, effects of a shutdown furlough on employee pay and leave, resumption of agency operations after a shutdown, and impacts or costs associated with a shutdown.

The article focuses on government shutdowns and their impact on executive branch operations and employees. Topics include how executive agencies prepare for a shutdown, the updating of agency shutdown plans, the circumstances under which shutdown plans are implemented, the contents of agency shutdown plans, and the effects of a shutdown on specific agencies or programs. The Antideficiency Act, which plays a pivotal role in government shutdowns, is also discussed.

April 2, 2020 Contents Tables Table 1. Title IV of the CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) Table 2. Select CRS Resources on COVID-19 Relevant to Title IV of the CARES Act [...]

The article provides U.S. Congress with an understanding of the roles and operations of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It outlines the history and mission of OMB, which is a component of the Executive Office of the President (EOP). It is reported that the OMB is tasked with various statutory duties related to the operations of executive branch agencies.

Updated November 26, 2019 In 2001, in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 'homeland security' went from being a concept discussed among a relatively small cadre of [...]

The article focuses on the practice of "burrowing in," where noncareer appointees transition to career positions within the executive branch. Topics include the legal and regulatory framework governing these conversions, potential concerns about fair competition for career positions, and the oversight measures enforced by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to ensure compliance with merit-based hiring practices.

Updated October 4, 2017 Contents Introduction Note on Data and Citations Legislative Action on FY2017 DHS Appropriations Annual Appropriations Continuing Resolutions Enactment of Annual and Supplemental Appropriations for FY2017 The [...]

Updated August 24, 2017 Contents Note on Data and Citations The 'Common Appropriations Structure' Summary of DHS Appropriations Departmental Management and Operations Title I and the Common Appropriations Structure Departmental [...]

Updated March 16, 2016 Contents Introduction Note on Data and Citations Summary of DHS Appropriations Departmental Management and Operations Departmental Management FY2016 Request Senate-Reported S. 1619 House-Reported H.R. 3128 Division [...]

Updated January 14, 2016 Contents Introduction Note on Data and Citations Summary of DHS Appropriations Homeland Security Appropriations Departmental Management and Operations Security, Enforcement, and Investigations Protection, Preparedness, Response, and [...]

Updated June 2, 2015 Contents Major Legislative Actions March 4-11, 2014--President's FY2015 Budget Request Submitted June 11, 2014--House Appropriations Committee Approves H.R. 4903 June 26, 2014--Senate Appropriations Committee Approves S. [...]

Updated May 19, 2015 Contents What Is Homeland Security? Homeland Security: Missions and Strategy The Budget and Security DHS Appropriations Homeland Security and the U.S. Intelligence Community Selected IC Issues [...]

The article presents a report of the U.S. Congressional Research Service, that focuses on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), a component of the Executive Office of the President (EOP). It mentions that OMB also acts on the President's behalf in preparing the President's annual budget proposal, overseeing executive branch agencies, and helping steer the President's policy actions and agenda.

October 9, 2009 Summary A number of the appointments made by President Barack Obama to his Administration or by Cabinet Secretaries to their departments have been referred to, especially by […]

A number of the appointments made by President Barack Obama to his Administration or by Cabinet Secretaries to their departments have been referred to, especially by the news media, as […]

Table A-1. Selected Legislation Introduced in the 111th Congress Related to Selected Appointments in the Administration of Barack Obama, as of October 1, 2009 Legislation Sponsor Date Introduced H.Amdt. 49 […]

Concern has been raised that the President's hiring, or use, of various presidential advisors circumvents the requirements of the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution. (211) The Appointments Clause establishes […]

As noted above, the term "czar" has been used as a shorthand reference to a number of appointments made by President Obama or his Cabinet Secretaries. The discussion that follows […]

Congress's Oversight Authority Generally, Congress's legal authority to obtain information, including, but not limited to, confidential, sensitive, or deliberative information, is extremely broad. While there is no express provision of […]

Every American President, since George Washington, has needed advice and assistance. The President's Committee on Administrative Management (commonly referred to as the Brownlow Commission), which had been established by President […]

In examining the concerns surrounding presidential advisors, Congress may decide that no action is needed. However, should it decide otherwise, there are some legislative and non-legislative options. Legislative options Option: […]

Title II contains the appropriations for the U.S.-Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator (US-VISIT) program (20), the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]

President's FY2008 Budget Submitted. The President's budget request for DHS for FY2008 was submitted to Congress on February 5, 2007. The Administration requested $46.4 billion in gross budget authority for […]

Federal-Wide Homeland Security Funding Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, there has been an increasing interest in the levels of funding available for homeland security efforts. The Office […]

H.R. 2206--U.S. Troop Readiness, Veteran's Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 Following the failure of the House to override the President's veto of H.R. 1591, the House […]

Title IV includes appropriations for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office […]

Title III includes appropriations for the Preparedness Directorate and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Preparedness Directorate includes (among others) appropriations accounts for the Undersecretary for Preparedness, State and […]

This report describes the President's FY2008 request for funding for DHS programs and activities, as submitted to Congress on February 5, 2007. It compares the enacted FY2007 amounts to the […]

Budget Resolution--H.Con.Res. 99/ S.Con.Res. 21 The annual concurrent resolution on the budget sets forth the congressional budget. The House introduced H.Con.Res. 99 on March 23, 2007 and passed the budget […]

Title I covers the general administrative expenses of DHS. It includes the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management (OS&EM), which is comprised of the immediate Office of the Secretary […]

DHS Appropriations Trends Table 4 presents DHS Appropriations, as enacted, for FY2003 through the FY2008 request. The appropriation amounts are presented in current dollars and are not adjusted. The amounts […]

May 17, 2007 Summary This report describes the FY2008 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Administration requested a net appropriation of $35.5 billion in net budget authority […]

The article provides an overview of the selected U.S. Homeland Security issues in the 116th Congress. Topics discussed include national strategy for counterterrorism; National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) reauthorization and reform; and its efforts in addressing drug trafficking at the Southwest Border. It also informs on its cybersecurity initiative.

The article discusses a U.S. Congressional Research Service report and discusses Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) FY2019 Appropriations: Independent Agencies and General Provisions. Topics include how the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill includes funding for more than two dozen independent agencies.

The article reports that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has repeated long-standing guidance on flexibilities in case of hiring by executive agencies. OPM has been maintaining a webpage which contains information on Direct-Hire Authority. OPM released guidance on human resources flexibilities for COVID-19 in February 2020.

The article offers information on the U.S. Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 enacted on December 9, 2010 codified under U.S. code. It discusses the report provided to the U.S. congress regarding the telework by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. It mentions the challenges faced by the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.

The article offers information on the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bills, which appropriates money to specific federal government departments, agencies in the U.S. The topic addressed include information on the independent agencies funded by the bill comprising U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Election Assistance Commission.