Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “Resilient Communications: Current Challenges and Future Advancements”
National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Cybersecurity and Communications Deputy Assistant Secretary Roberta Stempfley addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to improve communications for emergency response providers and government officials.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Tenth Anniversary of the Maritime Transportation Security Act: Are We Safer?”
U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Rear Admiral Joseph Servidio addresses the Coast Guard’s role in securing the nation’s maritime infrastructure since the events of 9/11 and the subsequent passage of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002.
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Written testimony of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Eleven Years Later: Preventing Terrorists from Coming to America.”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) National Security Investigations Assistant Director John Woods addresses the efforts of ICE to prevent terrorist travel and the exploitation of our immigration system.
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Written testimony of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Eleven Years Later: Preventing Terrorists from Coming to America.”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Assistant Commission Kevin McAleenan addresses CBP’s efforts to disrupt terrorist travel and promote travel security.
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Written testimony of the Office of Policy for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Eleven Years Later: Preventing Terrorists from Coming to America.”
Office of Policy Senior Director for Screening Coordination Kelli Ann Walther addresses Department of Homeland Security’s work in preventing terrorist travel.
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Written testimony of NPPD Under Secretary for a House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy hearing titled “The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program - A Progress Report”
National Protection and Programs Directorate Under Secretary Rand Beers addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s regulation of high-risk chemical facilities under the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Eleven Years After 9/11 Can TSA Evolve To Meet the Next Terrorist Threat?”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Deputy Administrator John Halinski addresses TSA’s continuing effort to effectively implement an intelligence driven and risk-based security system across all transportation modes.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, & Emergency Mgmt hearing titled “California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta: Planning and Preparing for Hazards and Disasters”
At a field hearing in Stockton, California, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of Response and Recovery Assistant Secretary for Response Robert Fenton addresses FEMA’s support of current planning and preparedness efforts in the California Delta region.
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Written testimony of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. for a Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security field hearing titled “U.S. Coast Guard Operations in Alaska”
Written testimony of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. for a Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security field hearing titled “U.S. Coast Guard Operations in Alaska”
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Written testimony of TSA Deputy Administrator John Halinski for a House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Breach of Trust: Addressing Misconduct Among TSA Screeners”
Good morning Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Jackson Lee, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today to address the challenges facing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workforce. To better understand those challenges, first and foremost, it is critical that we not only remember, but also appreciate why TSA was created and the enormous challenges facing the men and women of TSA everyday as we carry out our security mission.