Trump Administration Releases FY 2018 Budget Proposal
The Trump administration released its proposed fiscal year 2018 budget (here). The request includes increased funding for CBP (here), with a portion of that going toward financing border infrastructure, including a “physical wall along the southern border.” The dedicated funding…
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line for ACE would be drawn down to $3 million, from $22 million infiscal year 2017 and $133 million in fiscal year 2016. Automation modernization would instead be funded in a basket category for procurement. The budget proposal would also extend user fee programs authorized by 19 USC 58c, including the Merchandise Processing Fee, through the end of 2027. The fees are currently set to expire on Sept. 30, 2025.