Jul 2, 2025
The Dept of Homeland Security's highest-spending division is the FEMA

Federal agencies often contain divisions including bureaus, offices, and subagencies. In FY 2024, the Department of Homeland Security divisions with the highest expenditures were the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Customs and Border Protection, and the Coast Guard.
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