Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized the importance of the Justice Department's mission, stating, “The dedicated men and women of the Justice Department work every day to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights.”
The budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 includes significant investments to enhance law enforcement capabilities and combat various threats. This includes over $20.6 billion to expand the capacity of the Department’s law enforcement and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, with specific allocations for agencies such as the FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, and ATF.
To address violent crime and gun violence, the budget proposes investments totaling $1.6 billion in discretionary funding and $3.5 billion in mandatory funding. This includes the creation of the Violent Crime Reduction and Prevention Fund and funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring Program.
Additionally, the budget allocates resources to enhance national security, cybersecurity, and combat cybercrime, with $7.7 billion earmarked for these programs. There is also support for state and local law enforcement, community violence prevention, and initiatives to protect vulnerable populations.
Key investments to support civil rights and the Department’s mission of upholding the Rule of Law are also included in the budget proposal. This encompasses funding for programs to advance community safety, build community trust, and provide grants to address disparities in the criminal justice system.
Overall, the Department’s funding request for FY 2025 reflects a total of $37.8 billion in discretionary resources and $10.5 billion in mandatory funding, aligning with the limits imposed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.