Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of ICE for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Crisis of Confidence: Preventing Terrorist Infiltration through U.S. Refugee and Visa Programs”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations Assistant Director for International Affairs Lev Kubiak addresses ICE’s international operations and security programs that guard the United States against diverse and global threats.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets hearing titled “Securing Our Skies: Oversight of Aviation Credentials”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Operations Deputy Assistant Administrator Darby LaJoye addresses TSA’s role in airport access control and, in particular, aviation worker credentialing at the Nation’s airports.
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Written testimony of USCG for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “The Status of Coast Guard Cutter Acquisition Programs”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Assistant Commandant for Acquisitions RDML Joseph Vojvodich addresses USCG’s cutter acquisition programs and shore infrastructure assets.
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Written testimony of USCIS for a Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “The Failures and Future of the EB-5 Regional Center Program: Can it be Fixed?”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Immigrant Investor Program Office Chief Nick Colucci addresses the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, also known as the “EB-5 program”, the fifth preference employment-based immigrant program, and relevant issues important to the Committee.
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Written testimony of S&T, ICE, and CBP for a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest hearing titled “Why is the Biometric Exit Tracking System Still Not in Place?”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Homeland Security Advanced Projects Agency Border and Maritime Security Division Director Anh Duong, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations Assistant Director for National Security Investigations Craig Healy, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Wagner address DHS’ progress in incorporating biometrics into DHS’ comprehensive entry/exit system in support of DHS’ border security and immigration enforcement missions.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a joint House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Technology hearing titled “Wassenaar: Cybersecurity & Export Control”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity and Communications Dr. Phyllis Schneck addresses NPPD’s partnership with the cybersecurity community, and the Wassenaar Arrangement.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act: Examining Remaining Challenges”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Capabilities Assistant Administrator Jill Vaughan addresses TSA’s use of technology to meet key mission objectives.
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Written testimony of S&T for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act: Examining Remaining Challenges”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Homeland Security Advance Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) Explosives Division Director Steven Wallen addresses S&T’s approach to research and development and how S&T’s partnerships with the Transportation Security Administration, the private sector, and universities are leading to new explosives detection and mitigation solutions.
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Written testimony of MGMT for a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management hearing titled “Implementing Solutions: The Importance of Following through on GAO and OIG Recommendations”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Management Directorate (MGMT) Office of the Chief Financial Officer Departmental GAO-OIG Liaison Office Director Jim Crumpacker addresses DHS’ implementation of recommendations made by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Offices of Inspector General (OIGs).
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Written testimony of PLCY for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security, and Subcommittee on Health Care Benefits and Administrative Rules hearing titled “Terrorism and the Visa Waiver Program”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Screening Coordination Office Deputy Assistant Secretary Kelli Burriesci addresses the security benefits of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP).