Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of PRIV for a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee hearing titled “Strengthening Government Oversight: Examining the Roles and Effectiveness of Oversight Positions Within the Federal Workforce"
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Office Chief Privacy Officer Karen Neuman addresses the role of the Privacy Office and how its oversight responsibilities complement its policy and compliance functions to ensure privacy rights are protected as the Department carries out its various, critical missions.
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Written testimony of U.S. Coast Guard for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “What Does a Secure Maritime Border Look Like?”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Operations, Deputy for Operations Policy & Capabilities RADM William Lee addresses the Coast Guard’s role in maritime border security.
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ICE statement for the record for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Beyond Silk Road: Potential Risks, Threats, and Promises of Virtual Currencies”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) highlights the efforts of ICE to combat the exploitation of virtual currency platforms by transnational organized criminals.
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Written testimony of U.S. Secret Service for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Beyond Silk Road: Potential Risks, Threats, and Promises of Virtual Currencies”
U.S. Secret Service (Secret Service) Criminal Investigative Division Special Agent in Charge Edward Lowery III addresses the risks and challenges posed by digital currencies and the role of the Secret Service in investigating crimes associated with online payment systems.
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Written testimony of DHS Acting Chief Financial Officer for a House Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “DHS Financial Management: Investigating DHS’ Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Financial Officer Acting Chief Financial Officer Charles Fulghum addresses DHS’ progress in strengthening financial management and ensuring strong stewardship of the resources entrusted to it.
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Written testimony of TSA Administrator for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “TSA's SPOT Program and Initial Lessons From the LAX Shooting”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole addresses TSA’s Behavior Detection and Analysis (BDA) Program.
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Written testimony of DHS Acting Secretary Rand Beers for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Threats to the Homeland”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Rand Beers addresses DHS’ efforts to prepare for, protect against, respond to and recover from threats facing the nation and the American people.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing titled “Progress Report: Hurricane Sandy Recovery – One Year Later”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of Response and Recovery Deputy Associate Administrator Elizabeth Zimmerman addresses FEMA’s response and recovery efforts related to Hurricane Sandy, as well as how FEMA is helping communities build back stronger and more resiliently.
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Written testimony of CBP for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security hearing titled “Border Security Oversight, Part III: Border Crossing Cards and B1/B2 Visas”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Acting Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Wagner addresses CBP’s efforts to detect and deter nonimmigrant visa violations, while securing and facilitating legitimate international travel.
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Written testimony of ICE for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security hearing titled “Border Security Oversight, Part III: Border Crossing Cards and B1/B2 Visas”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations, National Security Division Assistant Director John Woods addresses the efforts of ICE to prevent the exploitation of the nation’s nonimmigrant visa system.