This report describes the FY2011 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Administration requested a net appropriation of $45.0 billion in budget authority for FY2011. This amounts to a $1.1 billion, or a 2.4% increase from the $43.9 billion enacted for FY2010. Total budget authority requested by the Administration for DHS for FY2011 amounts to $52.6 billion as compared to $51.7 billion enacted for FY2010.

Since FY 2002, Congress has appropriated more than $29 billion for homeland security assistance to states, urban areas and critical infrastructures (such as ports and rail systems). Each assistance program has either an all-hazards purpose or a terrorism preparedness purpose. These programs are used by first responders, including firefighters, emergency medical personnel, emergency managers, and law enforcement officers. These programs provide for grants, training, exercises, and other support to prepare for terrorism and major disasters. This report provides information on enacted FY 2009 and proposed FY 2010 funding for these grant programs. It also identifies issues Congress may wish to address during the appropriation process.