Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing titled “When Catastrophe Strikes: Responses to Natural Disasters in Indian Country”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of Response and Recovery Deputy Associate Administrator Elizabeth Zimmerman addresses FEMA’s partnerships with federally recognized tribal governments, and how FEMA is implementing new authorities to work directly with tribal governments as part of the “Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013” (SRIA).
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Written testimony of MGMT for a House Transportation & Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, & Emergency Management hearing titled “GSA Tenant Agencies: Challenges and Opportunities in Reducing Costs of Leased Space”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Directorate for Management (MGMT) Chief Readiness Support Officer Jeffery Orner addresses how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) manages its real estate to meet mission support requirements in an efficient and effective manner.
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Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy hearing titled “The Flood Insurance Claims Process in Communities After Sandy: Lessons Learned and Potential Improvements”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addresses the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and claims paid as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Examining TSA’s Management of the Screening Partnership Program”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Operations Screening Partnership Program Director William Benner addresses the TSA Screening Partnership Program (SPP).
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Written testimony of USCIS Director for a House Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Leon Rodriguez addresses the state of the USCIS and critical issues important to the Committee.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology hearing titled “A Review of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Associate Administrator for Mitigation Roy Wright addresses FEMA’s recent earthquake hazards reduction activities through the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP).
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Written testimony of DNDO for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “Protecting the Homeland from Nuclear and Radiological Threats”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Director Huban Gowadia addresses DNDO’s focus in preventing nuclear terrorism through the enhancement of nuclear detection and technical forensics capabilities.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Emergency Management hearing titled “The Path to Efficiency: Making FEMA More Effective for Streamlined Disaster Operations”
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Office of Response and Recovery Associate Administrator Joseph Nimmich addresses FEMA’s commitment and efforts toward making their programs and processes efficient while ensuring they continue meeting their critical mission.
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Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Insuring our Future: Building a Flood Insurance Program We Can Live With, Grow With, and Prosper With”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addresses FEMA’s implementation of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (HFIAA).
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Written testimony of USCG for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Implementing U.S. Policy in the Arctic”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Vice Commandant Vice Admiral Peter Neffenger addresses Coast Guard operations in the Arctic Region, the Coast Guard’s Arctic Strategy, and how to ensure Maritime Safety, Security and Stewardship today–and into the future–in the Arctic Region.