On Wednesday, H.R. 2892, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010, passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote allocating about $42.6 billion in discretionary spending for the department. The totals were 389 Ayes, 37 Nays and 7 Present/Not Voting.

The bill allocates about $2.6 billion more than last year, but is $200 million below President Obama's request. The measure includes about $10 billion for U.S. Customs and Border Protection; $10 billion for the Coast Guard; $7.7 billion for the Transportation Security Administration; $3.55 billion in first responder grants; and $5.4 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Senate has not yet brought its version of the spending bill to the floor due to procedural delays.

Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, S. 1298: Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes, (now that's a mouthful) rather than on this particular bill.

Don't get too secure: remembering our civics lessons, a bill must be passed by both the Senate and House and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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