Kristi Noem
Secretary of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security
Who Does This Official Serve?
Public ServiceCareer in elected government — Governor and Congresswoman. No direct industry conflict.
Appointed
January 20, 2025
1 year, 6 months in office
Confirmation Vote
59-34
Conflict Risk
Medium
(13 pts)3 conflicts identified
🏛️Revolving Door Analysis
Career in elected government — Governor and Congresswoman. No direct industry conflict.
⚠️ Conflicts of Interest (3)
👤 Personal Conduct(1)
Alleged affair with Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski
📋 Qualifications(1)
No border security or immigration enforcement experience
judgment(1)
Controversial memoir admitting to shooting own dog
Affected Federal Programs
Programs under Department of Homeland Security affected by executive orders.
Programs Affected (2)
CBP operations, border wall construction, surveillance technology, and additional border patrol agent hiring. Significantly expanded under border security EOs.
330.0M people affectedImmigration and Customs Enforcement operations including interior enforcement, detention facilities (private and federal), and deportation flights. Detention costs ~$150/day per detainee.
11.0M people affectedCareer Path
🏛️ Public ServiceGovernor
South Dakota
U.S. Representative
South Dakota At-Large
State Representative
South Dakota House
Secretary of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security
Policy Positions
Immigration
Hardline, supports mass deportation
COVID-19
Opposed restrictions, mask mandates
Border Wall
Strong supporter
Native American Issues
Contentious relationship with tribes
About Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security protects the nation from threats, secures borders, enforces immigration laws, and responds to disasters.
Federal Budget & Awards
FY 2023-2025 • Source: USASpending.gov
Last updated 7/27/2026
Latest FY Obligations
$61.1B
Contracts (Top Awards)
$2.1B
Grants (Top Awards)
$177.8B
Largest Program Funding Changes
Procurement, Construction, and Improvements, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security
+$5.8B
Federal Assistance, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Homeland Security
-$2,773,475,807
Operations and Support, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security
-$908,524,861
Operations and Support, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security
+$752.9M
Operations and Support, Coast Guard, Homeland Security
+$439.3M
Top Contract & Grant Awards
GOVERNOR'S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$35.4B
GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$22.0B
NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$17.4B
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$14.7B
TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$14.4B
NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY SERVICES
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$13.3B