U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations Executive Associate Director James Dinkins, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations Acting Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Wagner, and National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Biometric Identity Management Deputy Director Shonnie Lyon address the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the exploitation of our non-immigrant visa system by terrorists and criminals.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Deputy Commissioner Kevin McAleenan, Office of Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher, and Office of Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Randolph Alles address the work that CBP does in securing America’s borders, outline the current status of CBP resources and demonstrate how the resources provided by Congress have been utilized more efficiently and effectively to improve lawful trade and travel and the security of our borders.

U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. addresses the Coast Guard’s FY 2014 Budget Request, and highlights some of the Coast Guard’s recent operational successes.

U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Rear Admiral Joseph Servidio addresses the United States’ most recent efforts to combat piracy, and the Coast Guard’s focus on the safety of U.S. flagged vessels and the mariners who operate them throughout the world.