Department of Homeland Security Testimony http://www.dhs.gov/ Department of Homeland Security Testimony 9 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/graphics/print_logo.gif Department of Homeland Security Logo http://www.dhs.gov/ Written testimony of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Papp for a Senate Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the Coast Guard’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120509-uscg-fy13-budget-request-sac.shtm 9 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120509-uscg-fy13-budget-request-sac.shtm Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp Jr. addresses The President’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for the U.S. Coast Guard. Written testimony of the Science and Technology Directorate for a House Homeland Security Joint Subcommittee hearing titled “First Responder Technologies” Ensuring a Prioritized Approach for Homeland Security Research and Development” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120509-st-first-responders-technologies-hsc.shtm 9 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120509-st-first-responders-technologies-hsc.shtm Science and Technology Directorate First Responders Division Director Dr. Robert Griffin addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to develop technologies to assist first responders. Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure joint hearing titled “TSA Oversight Part IV: Is TSA Effectively Procuring, Deploying, and Storing Aviation Security Equip http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120509-tsa-aviation-security-equipment-hogrc-htic.shtm 9 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120509-tsa-aviation-security-equipment-hogrc-htic.shtm Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Finance and Administration Assistant Administrator David Nicholson addresses TSA’s security equipment and technology. Written testimony of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Measuring Border Security: U.S. Border Patrol’s New Strategic Plan and the Path Forward.” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120508-cbp-bp-strategic-plan-hsc.shtm 8 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120508-cbp-bp-strategic-plan-hsc.shtm U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher addresses the 2012-2016 Border Patrol Strategic Plan and its role within the work that CBP does in securing America’s borders. Written testimony of the Office of International Affairs for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Building Secure Partnerships in Travel, Commerce, and Trade with the Asia-Pacific Region” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120508-plcy-us-asia-cooperation-hsc.shtm 8 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120508-plcy-us-asia-cooperation-hsc.shtm Office of International Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Mark Koumans addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s engagement in Asia-Pacific, a dynamic region of integral importance to the Department’s mission abroad. Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Building Secure Partnerships in Travel, Commerce, and Trade with the Asia-Pacific Region” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120508-tsa-us-asia-cooperation-hsc.shtm 8 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120508-tsa-us-asia-cooperation-hsc.shtm Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Global Strategies Assistant Administrator John Halinski addresses TSA’s international cooperation on transportation security, challenges they face, and areas for improved partnerships that will promote both security and commerce. Written testimony of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security field hearing titled “Using Technology to Facilitate Trade and Enhance Security at Our Ports of Entry” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120501-cbp-land-poes-hsc.shtm 1 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120501-cbp-land-poes-hsc.shtm U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations-Laredo Field Office, Director of Field Operations Gene Garza addresses the work of CBP, particularly the tremendous dedication of CBP’s men and women in the field, both at and between the country’s ports of entry. Written testimony of the Science and Technology Directorate for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Biological Security: The Risk of Dual Use Research” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120426-st-biological-security-hsgac.shtm 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120426-st-biological-security-hsgac.shtm Science and Technology Directorate Deputy Under Secretary Daniel Gerstein addresses the Department of Homeland Security activities to address the security concerns raised by dual use life science research of concern. Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Regulation of the Maritime Industry: Ensuring U.S. Job Growth while Improving Environmental and Worker Safety” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120426-uscg-regulatory-initiatives-htic.shtm 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120426-uscg-regulatory-initiatives-htic.shtm U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations Vice Admiral Brian Salerno and U.S. Coast Guard Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards Jeffrey Lantz address the Coast Guard’s regulatory program. Written testimony of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano for a Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “The Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120425-s1-dhs-oversight-sjc.shtm 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120425-s1-dhs-oversight-sjc.shtm DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano provides an update on the key areas of the DHS mission that fall within the Committee’s jurisdiction, DHS’ priorities for the coming year, and DHS’ vision for working with the Congress to build on the substantial progress DHS has achieved to date and must continue to sustain in the months and years ahead. Written testimony of the Science and Technology Directorate for a House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “The DHS and DOE National Labs: Finding Efficiencies and Optimizing Outputs in Homeland Security R http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120419-st-leveraging-national-labs-hsc.shtm 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120419-st-leveraging-national-labs-hsc.shtm Science and Technology Directorate Deputy Under Secretary Daniel Gerstein addresses the critical role of the laboratories – both DHS S&T laboratories and the external laboratories including those from within the interagency, universities and international partners – in supporting the missions of DHS as well as providing technology and knowledge solutions for a variety of interagency partners. Written testimony of DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer, for a House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources hearing titled “The Use of Technology to Better Target Benefits and Eliminate Waste, Fraud, and Abuse.” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120419-mgmt-niem-hwmc.shtm 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120419-mgmt-niem-hwmc.shtm U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of the Chief Information Officer, Executive Director of the Information Sharing Environment Donna Roy provides an overview of the National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) program, and addresses how government can utilize NIEM to enhance mission performance and gain efficiencies. Written testimony of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office for a House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “The DHS and DOE National Labs: Finding Efficiencies and Optimizing Outputs in Homeland Security Re http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120419-dndo-leveraging-national-labs-hsc.shtm 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120419-dndo-leveraging-national-labs-hsc.shtm Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Deputy Director Huban Gowadia highlights the important work executed by the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Energy (DOE) laboratories to support and implement the global nuclear detection architecture (GNDA) and advance technical nuclear forensics. Written testimony of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement hearing titled “Document Fraud In Employment Authorization: How an E-Verify Requirement Can Help.” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120418-ice-document-fraud-hjc.shtm 18 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120418-ice-document-fraud-hjc.shtm U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations, Transnational Crime and Public Safety Division Deputy Assistant Director Waldemar Rodriguez addresses the efforts of ICE to combat identity and benefit fraud. Written testimony of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Boots on the Ground or Eyes in the Sky: How Best to Utilize the National Guard to Achieve Operational Control.” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120417-cbp-national-guard-hsc.shtm 17 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120417-cbp-national-guard-hsc.shtm U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Border Patrol Deputy Chief Ronald Vitiello, and CBP Office of Air and Marine Southwest Border Operations Executive Director Martin Vaughan address the work CBP does in securing America’s borders. Written testimony of Office of Health Affairs for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications hearing titled “Taking Measure of Countermeasures (Part 3): Protecting the Protectors” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120417-st-medical-countermeasures-hsc.shtm 17 Apr 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120417-st-medical-countermeasures-hsc.shtm Office of Health Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. James Polk addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts regarding medical Countermeasures for first responders. Written testimony of the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer Balanced Workforce Program Management Office Executive Director for a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight hearing titled “Contractors: How Much Are They Costing the Government?” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120329-mgmt-contractors-hsgac.shtm 29 Mar 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120329-mgmt-contractors-hsgac.shtm Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer Balanced Workforce Program Management Office Executive Director Debra Tomchek addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to appropriately balance its federal and contractor workforce. Written testimony of the Office of Health Affairs (OHA) Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical Officer for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications hearing on the fiscal 2013 year budget request for the OHA http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120329-oha-fy13-budget-request-hsc.shtm 29 Mar 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120329-oha-fy13-budget-request-hsc.shtm Office of Health Affairs (OHA) Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alexander Garza, MD, MPH addresses the fiscal 2013 year budget request for the OHA Written testimony of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement hearing on Performance-Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) 2011 http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120328-ice-detention-standards-hjc.shtm 28 Mar 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120328-ice-detention-standards-hjc.shtm Kevin Landy, Assistant Director of U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Enforcement (ICE) Office of Detention Policy and Planning, addresses the ongoing efforts of ICE to reform our nation’s immigration detention system. Written testimony of the National Protection and Programs Directorate for a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing titled “Cybersecurity: Threats to Communications Networks and Public-Sector Responses” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120328-nppd-communications-networks-hecc.shtm 28 Mar 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120328-nppd-communications-networks-hecc.shtm National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Cybersecurity and Communications Acting Assistant Administrator Roberta Stempfley addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to secure communications networks. Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Rightsizing TSA Bureaucracy and Workforce Without Compromising Security” http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120328-tsa-workforce-hsc.shtm 28 Mar 2012 07:00:00 EDT http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/20120328-tsa-workforce-hsc.shtm Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Operations Assistant Administrator Chris McLaughlin addresses the TSA workforce.