Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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USCG and PLCY written testimony for a House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing titled “A Review of the Delays and Problems Associated with TSA's Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)”
U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Rear Admiral Joseph Servidio and DHS Office of Policy Screening Coordination Office Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Kelli Ann Walther highlight DHS’ work on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Program, including how it fits into the larger DHS maritime security strategy, its progress to-date in enhancing security, and plans for the future.
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ICE written testimony for a House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence hearing titled “Economic Espionage: A Foreign Intelligence Threat to American Jobs and Homeland Security”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigation Assistant Director John Wood addresses the efforts of ICE to combat intellectual property and technology fraud by foreign governments.
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Statement for the Record of Principal Deputy Counterterrorism Coordinator John Cohen for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “The American Muslim Response to Hearings on Radicalization within their Community”
Principal Deputy Counterterrorism Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the Secretary John Cohen addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to counter violent extremism.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions hearing titled “Forty Years and Counting: The Triumphs of Title IX”
U.S. Coast Guard Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Rear Admiral Sandra Stosz addresses the impact of Title IX.
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Written testimony of the CBP, USCG, and ICE for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management hearing titled “U.S.-Caribbean Border: Open Road for Drug Traffickers and Terrorists”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Michael Kostelnik, and Office of Field Operations Assistant Commissioner Kevin McAleenan, U.S. Coast Guard Deputy for Operations Policy & Capabilities Rear Admiral William Lee, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Domestic Operations Assistant Director Janice Ayala address the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to secure our Nation’s borders.
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Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled ““Is TSA's Planned Purchase of CAT-BPSS a Wise Use of Taxpayer Dollars?”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Capabilities Assistant Administrator Kelly Hoggan addresses the TSA’s use of technology to support a layered approach to securing the Nation’s transportation systems while ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Threats to the Homeland: DHS’ Response to Innovative Tactics and Techniques”
U.S. Coast Guard Deputy for Operations Policy and Capabilities Rear Admiral William Lee addresses the Coast Guard’s role in combating emerging border security threats, and in particular, the Coast Guard’s role within the maritime domain.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Border Security Threats to the Homeland: DHS’ Response to Innovative Tactics and Techniques”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations Executive Associate Director James Dinkins addresses ICE’s efforts to thwart border security threats to the United States, ICE’s response to innovative tactics and techniques being used by transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and how Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is working to investigate, disrupt and dismantle the TCOs.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Customs & Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Border Security Threats to the Homeland: DHS’ Response to Innovative Tactics and Techniques”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Intelligence and Investigative Liaison Assistant Commissioner Donna Bucella addresses CBP efforts to secure our Nation’s borders.
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Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing titled “The Law of the Sea Convention (Treaty Doc. 103-39): Perspectives from the U.S. Military”
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. addresses how United States accession to the Law of the Sea Convention would enhance Coast Guard operations and advance our global leadership.