← Back to news
July 7, 2026

Supreme Court Justices Kagan and Barrett to Testify on Budget Request, Security Needs

  • Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on July 14, marking their first appearance before Congress since 2019.
  • The Supreme Court is requesting a budget increase of $20.5 million for fiscal 2027, with $14.6 million allocated for enhanced security and $2 million for security at justices' homes.
  • The total budget request for the Supreme Court is $228 million for fiscal 2027, reflecting ongoing concerns about security threats against justices.

6 Sources