Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of USCG Commandant for a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard hearing titled “Assessing the Coast Guard's Increasing Duties: A focus on drug and migrant interdiction”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft addresses Coast Guard missions.
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Written testimony of CBP, ICE, PLCY, and S&T for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Overstaying Their Welcome: National Security Risks Posed by Visa Overstays”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Wagner, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations National Security Investigations Division Assistant Director Craig Healy, Office of Policy (PLCY) Screening Coordination Office Deputy Assistant Secretary Kelli Ann Burriesci, and Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency Deputy Director Bob Burns address the progress DHS is making to incorporate biometrics into DHS’ comprehensive entry/exit system and to identify, report, and address overstays in support of DHS’ border security and immigration enforcement missions.
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Written testimony of USCG for a House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Coast Guard Mission Needs & Resources Allocation”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Vice Commandant Admiral Charles Michel addresses Coast Guard mission needs and resource allocation.
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Written testimony of TSA Administrator for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Frustrated Travelers: Rethinking TSA Operations to Improve Passenger Screening and Address Threats to Aviation”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Peter Neffenger addresses his vision for the TSA, and its role in securing transportation systems through the deployment of a dedicated, well trained, professional, and effective counterterrorism workforce.
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Written testimony of DHS Deputy Secretary Mayorkas for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Protecting America from the Threat of ISIS”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlights priorities and key actions of the Department of Homeland Security to address terrorist threats to the U.S., particularly following the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s November 2015 and March 2016 terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels.
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Written testimony of CBP for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Border Security Gadgets, Gizmos, and Information: Using Technology to Increase Situational Awareness and Operational Control”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations Executive Assistant Commissioner Randolph Alles, CBP Office of Technology Innovation and Acquisition Assistant Commissioner Mark Borkowski, and CBP U.S. Border Patrol Acting Chief Ronald Vitiello address the acquisition and deployment of border security technology between the nation’s ports of entry.
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Written testimony of CBP for a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest hearing titled “Declining Deportations and Increasing Criminal Alien Releases – The Lawless Immigration Policies of the Obama Administration”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) U.S. Border Patrol Acting Chief Ronald Vitiello addresses CBP U.S. Border Patrol’s immigration enforcement efforts between our Nation’s ports of entry.
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Written testimony of ICE for a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest hearing titled “Declining Deportations and Increasing Criminal Alien Releases – The Lawless Immigration Policies of the Obama Administration”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations Executive Associate Director Thomas Homan addresses how ICE works with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to smartly and effectively enforce the nation’s immigration laws.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “Oversight of Federal Efforts to Address Electromagnetic Risks”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis Director Brandon Wales addresses the threat posed by electromagnetic pulse events to the Nation and its critical infrastructure, including its cyber, communications, and electric-grid assets.
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Written testimony of PLCY, TSA, and CBP for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Flying Blind: What are the security risks of resuming U.S. Commercial Air Service to Cuba?”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Assistant Secretary for Border, Immigration, and Trade Policy Seth Stodder, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Global Strategies Assistant Administrator Paul Fujimura, TSA Representative Larry Mizell, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP Office of Field Operations Executive Assistant Commissioner John Wagner address DHS’ role in aviation security as it pertains to commercial air service between the United States and Cuba.