Congressional Appearances: 112th Congress

February 2012

February 7

• TSA Administrator John Pistole before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security
  "Screening Partnership Program: Why is a Job-Creating, Public-Private Partnership Meeting Resistance at TSA?"
• PLCY Assistant Secretary David Heyman, CBP Office of Field Operations Acting Assistant Commissioner Kevin McAleenan, and USCG Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship Rear Admiral Paul Zunkunft before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security
  "Balancing Maritime Security and Trade Facilitation: Protecting our Ports, Increasing Commerce and Securing the Supply Chain - Part 1" 

February 3

• PLCY Office of Strategic Plans Deputy Assistant Secretary Alan Cohn before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management
  "Is DHS Effectively Implementing a Strategy to Counter Emerging Threats?"

January 2012

January 31

• I& A Under Secretary Caryn Wagner before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
  "Current and Projected National Security Threats to the United States"

January 30

• USCG 7^th District Commander Rear Admiral William Baumgartner and USCG Director of Response Policy Rear Admiral Cari Thomas before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  "Offshore Drilling in Cuba and The Bahamas: The U.S. Coast GuardÕs Oil Spill Readiness and Response Planning"

December 2011

December 13

• FEMA Protection & National Preparedness, National Continuity Programs Directorate Assistant Administrator Damon Penn before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Building, and Emergency Management
  "The Effectiveness of our Nation's Public Alert System"

December 8

• TSA Administrator John Pistole, S&T Under Secretary Dr. Tara O'Toole, I&A Under Secretary Caryn Wagner, MGMT Office of Program Accountability and Risk Management Dr. Cedric Sims and OIG acting Inspector General Charles Edwards before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security
  "A Review of Passenger Screening Technology at U.S. Airports."

December 7

• FEMA Protection & National Preparedness, National Capital Region Coordination Director Steward Beckham before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce
  "From Earthquakes to Terrorist Attacks: Is the National Capital Region Prepared for the Next Disaster?"
• PLCY Assistant Secretary David Heyman before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
  "Visa Waiver Program Oversight: Risks and Benefits of the Program"
• USCG National Pollution Funds Center Director Craig Bennett before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  "Restoring Jobs, Coastal Viability and Economic Resilience in the Gulf of Mexico: H.R. 3096, The Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourism Opportunities and Revived Economy of the Gulf Coast Act" [RESTORE Act]

December 1

• USCG Commandant Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  "Protecting U.S. Sovereignty: Coast Guard Operations in the Arctic"

November 2011

November 30

• ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Executive Associate Director Gary Mead before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
  "Is Secure Communities Keeping Our Communities Secure?"

November 29

• FEMA Region III, Regional Administrator MaryAnn Tierney before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications
  "Ensuring Effective Preparedness and Response: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm"

November 17

• FEMA Protection & National Preparedness, National Continuity Programs Directorate Assistant Administrator Damon Penn, FEMA Office of Response and Recovery, Response Directorate, Disaster Emergency Communications Division Director Eric Edwards, NPPD Cybersecurity and Communications, Office of Emergency Communications Director Chris Essid and NPPD Cybersecurity and Communications, National Coordinating Center for Telecommunications Manager, John O'Connor before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications
  "Ensuring Coordination and Cooperation: A Review of the Emergency Communications Offices Within the Department of Homeland Security"
• S&T Under Secretary Dr. Tara O'Toole before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
  "S&T on a Budget: Finding Smarter Approaches to Spur Innovation, Impose Discipline, Drive Job Creation and Strengthen Homeland Security."

November 15

• OIG Inspector General Nominee, Roslyn Mazer before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  To consider the nomination of Roslyn Mazer to be the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General
• CBP Office of Technology Innovation and Acquisition Assistant Commissioner Mark Borkowski, S&T Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency Deputy Director Adam Cox and USCG Acquisition Services, Deputy Assistant Commandant Michael Tangora before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security
  "Protecting the Homeland: How can DHS use DOD Technology to Secure the Border?"

November 9

• TSA Administrator John S. Pistole before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  "Securing Our Nation's Transportation System: Oversight of TSA's Current Efforts"

November 3

• TSA Office of Security Technology Assistant Administrator Robin Kane, MGMT Office Chief Procurement Officer Nick Nayak, S&T Chief of Staff Paul Benda and OIG Acting Inspector General Charles Edwards before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security
  "TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, Part 3"

November 2

• USCG Deputy Commandant for Operations Vice Admiral Brian Salerno before the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
  "North American Offshore Energy: Mexico and Canada Boundary Treaties and New Drilling by Cuba and Bahamas"
• USCG Rear Admiral Paul F. Zukunft before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  "Assuring the Safety of Domestic Energy Production: Lessons Learned from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill"
• TSA Administrator John Pistole before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  "Ten Years After 9/11: The Next Wave in Aviation Security"

November 1

• ICE Deputy Director Kumar Kibble before Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism
  "Combating International Organized Crime: Evaluating Current Authorities, Tools, and Resources"

October 2011

October 28

• FEMA Region V, Regional Administrator Andrew Velasquez III, USCG District Nine Commander, Admiral Michael Parks, CBP Office of Air and Marine, Northern Regional Director John Beutlich before House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications
  "The State of Northern Border Preparedness: A Review of Federal, Statem and Local Coordination"

October 27

• OFCO Deputy Chief Financial Officer Peggy Sherry, MGMT OCIO Information Security Office, Chief Information Security Officer Bob West, & OIG Assistant Inspector General for Audits John McCoy before House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management
  "Internal Control Weaknesses at the Department of Homeland Security"
• CBP Office of Field Operations, Area Port Director-Honolulu Bruce Murley before Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affaris, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce & the District of Columbia
  "Safeguarding Hawaii's Ecosystem and Agriculture Against Invasive Species"

October 26

• Secretary Janet Napolitano before House Committee on the Judiciary
  "Oversight Hearing on the Department of Homeland Security"

October 25

• FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate before House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications
  "Five Years Later: An Assessment of the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act"

October 20

• FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino and OIG Emergency Management Oversight Assistant Inspector General Matt Jadacki before Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs
  "Accountability at FEMA: Is Quality Job #1 (FEMA's ongoing efforts for quality control and management of fraud, waste and abuse)"

October 18

• Office of Health Affairs Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alexander Garza dn S&T Under Secretary Dr. Tara O'Toole before Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  "Ten Years After 9/11 and the Anthrax Attacks: Protecting Against Biolofical Threats?"
• USCG Deputy Commandant for Operations, Vice Admiral Brian Salerno before Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
  "To Examine the Status of Response Capability and Readiness for Oil Spills in Foreign Outer Continental Shelf Waters Adjacent to U.S. Waters"

October 17

• FEMA Region VI, Regional Administrator Tony Russell before House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management
  "Texas Wildfire Review: Did Bureaucracy Prevent Timely Response?"

October 13

• FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and OIG Emergency Management Oversight Deputy Inspector General Matt Jadacki before House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Economic De velopment, Public Buildings & Emergency Management
  "Streamlining Emergency Management: Improving Preparedness, Response, and Cutting Costs"
• USCG Capt. Hung Nguyen, Deepwater Horizon Joing Investigation Team Co-Chair and USCG Deputy Commandant for Operations, Vice Admiral Brian Salerno before House Committee on Natural Resources
  "The BOEMRE [Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement]/U.S. Coast Guard Joint Investigation Team Report"
• ICE Homeland Security Investigations National Security Investigations Division Deputy Assistant Director John Woods before Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
  "No Safe Haven: Law Enforcement Operations Against Foreign Human Rights Violators in the U.S."

October 12

• FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  "Federal Role in Disaster Recovery and Response"
• ICE Director John Morton before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
  "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Priorities and the Rule of Law"

October 6

• Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Procurement Officer Nick Nayak before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform
  "Protecting Taxpayer Dollars: Are Federal Agencies Making Use of Suspension & Debarment Sanctions?"
• Office of the Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Officer Richard Spires before the House committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
  "Cloud Computing: What are the Security Implications?

October 5

• Office of Policy Assistant Secretary David Heyman, PRIV Chief Privacy Officer Mary Ellen Callahan, and CBP Office of Intelligence and Investigative Liaison, Automation and Targeting Executive Director Tom Bush before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence
  "Intelligence Sharing and Terrorist Travel: How DHS Addresses the Mission of Providing Security, Facilitating Commerce and Protecting Privacy for Passengers Engaged in International Travel"
• FEMA USFA Administrator Nominee, Ernest Mitchell, Jr. before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs
  "To consider the nomination of Ernest Mitchell Jr. as FEMA's U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Administrator"

October 4

• ICE Deputy Director Kumar Kibble and CBP Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security
  "Does Administrative Amnesty Harm our Efforts to Gain and Maintain Operational Control of the Border?"
• USCG Commandant, Admiral Robert Papp, Jr. before the House committee on Trandportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  "What will it Cost? Protecting Taxpayer from an Unachievable Coast Guard Acquisition Program"
• Office of International Affairs Acting Assistant Secretary Mariko Silver before House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere and the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management
  "Merida Part Two: Insurgency and Terrorism in Mexico"

September 2011

September 23

• USCG Deputy Commandant for Mission Support Vice Admiral John Currier and MGMT Chief Administrative Officer Donald Bathurst before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  "Review and Status of the Multi-Billion Dollar Department of Homeland Security Relocation Project in Washington, D.C. and Its Impacts on the U.S. Coast Guard"

September 7

• Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  "Defending the Nation Since 9/11: Successful Reforms and Challenges Ahead at the Department of Homeland Security"
• USSS Criminal Investigative Division Deputy Special Agent in Charge Pablo Martinez before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  "Cybercrime: Updating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to Protect Cyberspace and Combat Emerging Threats"

August 2011

August 24

• U.S. Coast Guard Sector Commander and Captain of the Port of Houston-Galveston, Captain James Whitehead before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management
  "Subcommittee Field Hearing: Preventing an Economic Shock Wave: Securing the Port of Houston from a Terrorist Attack"

August 12

• U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp Jr. before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, & Coast Guard
  "Keeping the Coast Guard 'Always Ready' in Alaska"

July 2011

July 27

• USCG Rear Admiral David Callahan before the House Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Military personnel
  "The Reserve Components as an Operational Force: Potential Legislative and Policy Changes"
• USCG Commandant Admiral Robert Papp Jr., before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
  "Defending U.S. Economic Interests in the Changing Arctic: Is There a Strategy?"
• NPPD Acting Deputy Under Secretary Greg Schaffer before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  "Ten Years After 9/11: Emergency Communications"

July 26

• DNDO Director Warren Stern before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
  "The Last Line of Defense: Federal, State, and Local Efforts to Prevent Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism within the United States"
• USCG Deputy Commandant for Mission Support Vice Admiral John Currier & USCG Deputy Commandant for Operations Vice Admiral Brian Salerno before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  "How to Improve Operations and Implement Efficiencies for the United States Coast Guard" (The U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act for 2011)
• NPPD Cybersecurity & Communications, Acting Assistant Secretary Bobbie Stempfley & NPPD Cybersecurity & Communications, National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) Director Sean McGurk before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation
  "Cybersecurity, An Overview of Risks to Critical Infrastructure"

July 21

• FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
  "Facing Floods and Fires: Emergency Preparedness for Natural Disasters in Native Communities"

July 20

• US Coast Guard Marine Safety, Security, and Stewardship Assistant Commandant Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
  "Looking to the Future: Lessons in Prevention, Response, and Restoration from the Gulf Oil Spill"

July 19

• FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs
  "2011 Spring Storms: Picking Up the Pieces and Building Back Stronger"

July 15

• MGMT Under Secretary Rafal Borras and S&T Under Secretary Dr. Tara O'Toole before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management
  "Homeland Security Contracting: Does DHS Effectively Leverage Emerging Technologies?"

July 14

• FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee of Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
  "FEMA Reauthorization and Cutting the Red Tape in Recovery"
• Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Kelly Ryan before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs
  "Implementation of Public Law 110-129, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act, and Legislative Hearing on HR 1466"

July 13

• Transportation Security Network Management Assistant Administrator John Sammon before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense, and Foreign Operations
  "TSA Oversight Part 2: Airport Perimeter Security"
• Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate Rand Beers and Assistant Secretary for Policy David Heyman before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security
  "Ten Years after 9/11: Preventing Terrorist Travel"
• USCG Deputy Commandant for Operations VADM Brian Salerno before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, and the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
  "Ballast Water Management"
• Statement for the Record of Federal Protective Service Director Leonard E. Patterson, National Protection and Programs Directorate before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
  "Securing Federal Facilities: Challenges of the Federal Protective Service and the Need for Reform"

July 12

• USCG Marine Safety, Security and Stewardship Assistant Commandant- Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft and CBP Office of Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner General Kostelnik (Ret.) before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security
  "Protecting the Maritime Borders--Leveraging Law Enforcement Cooperation to Enhance Security along America's Coasts"
  

July 8

• FEMA Protection & National Preparedness, National Continuity Programs Directorate Assistant Administrator Damon Penn, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications
  Communicating With the Public During Emergencies: An Update on Federal Alert and Warning Efforts

July 7

• NPPD Acting Deputy Undersecretary Greg Schaffer, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  Cybersecurity: Assessing the Nation's Ability to Address the Growing Cyber Threat

June 2011

June 29

• USSS Office of Investigations Assistant Director A.T. Smith before the House Committee on Financial Services
  "Hacked Off: Helping Law Enforcement Protect Private Financial Information"

June 28

• DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  "S.952- The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2011"

June 24

• Statement for the Record by TSA, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Health Care, District of Columbia, Census, and National Archives
  "Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Is There a Security Gap?"

June 23

• USCG Commandant ADM Robert Papp, Jr. before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
  U.S. Coast Guard Budget and Oversight

June 22

• ICE Assistant Deputy Director Erick Barnett and CBP Office of International Trade Assistant Commissioner Allen Gina before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  Oversight of Intellectual Property Law Enforcement Efforts
• TSA Administrator John Pistole before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Govermental Affairs
  See Something, Say Something, Do Something; Next Steps For Securing Rail and Transit

June 21

• NPPD CS&C Acting Deputy Under Secretary Greg Schaffer before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism
  Cybersecurity: Evaluating the Administration's Proposals
• USSS Criminal Investigative Divisison Deputy Special Agent in Charge Pablo Martinez before the Senate Commitee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
  Cybersecurity and Data Protection in the Financial Sector

June 15

• ICE Homeland Security Investigations Executive Director James Dinkins and ICE Assistant Special Agent in Charge- San Diego Office Tim Durst before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
  Illegal Tunnels on the Southwest Border

June 14

• TSA Administrator John Pistole before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  Emerging Threats to Rail Security
• USCG Commandant ADM Robert Papp, Jr. before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security
  Securing the Nation's Ports and Maritime Border: A Review of the Coast Guard Post 9/11 Homeland Security Missions

June 9

• CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin and OIG Acting Inspector General Charles Edwards before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs
  Border Corruption: Assessing Customs and Border Protection and The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General's Office Collaboration in the Fight to Prevent Corruption
• FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
  Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

June 8

• FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and NPPD Under Secretary Rand Beers before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  Hearing on Emergency Management Communications

June 3

• PLCY Deputy Assistant Secretary Mark Koumans before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security
  Denying Safe Havens: Homeland Security’s Efforts to Counter Threats from Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia

June 2

• TSA Administrator John Pistole before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security
  Authorizing the TSA for Fiscal Years 2012, and 2013

June 1

• I&A Under Secretary Caryn Wagner, TSA Office of Intelligence Assistant Administrator Daniel Johnson, CBP Office of Intelligence and Operations Coordination Deputy Assistant Commissioner Susan Mitchell, ICE Homeland Security Investigations Office of Intelligence Assistant Director James Chaparro and USCG Office of Intelligence and Criminal Investigations Assistant Commandant Rear Admiral Thomas Atkin before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence
  The DHS Intelligence Enterprise- Past, Present, and Future

May 2011

May 26

• NPPD Deputy Under Secretary Philip Reitinger before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
  Closed Hearing: The Administration's proposals for cybersecurity legislation
• S&T Deputy Under Secretary (Acting) Paul Benda before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
  Unlocking the SAFETY Act's Potential to Promote Technology and Combat Terrorism

May 25

• NPPD Cybsersecurity & Communications, National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) Director Sean McGurk before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations
  Cybersecurity: Assessing The Immediate Threat To The United States
• NPPD Cybersecurity and Communications Assistant Secretary Greg Schaffer before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property,Competition, and the Internet, and Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
  Cybersecurity: Innovative Solutions to Challenging Problems
• NPPD Cybsersecurity & Communications Cybersecurity Coordination Director RADM Michael Brown before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation & Subcommittee on Research and Science Education – Joint Hearing
  Protecting Information in the Digital Age: Federal Cybersecurity Research and Development Efforts
• CBP Office of International Trade Assistant Commissioner Allen Gina and ICE Homeland Security Investigations - National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center Deputy Assistant Director J.Scott Ballman , Jr. before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  Protecting American Jobs: Strengthening Trade Enforcement including Anti-Dumping and Maritime Laws

May 24

• USCG Director of Prevention Policy RADM Kevin Cook and USCG Deputy Judge Advocate General Calvin Lederer before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  Creating U.S. Maritime Industry Jobs by Reducing Regulatory Burdens
• ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Executive Associate Director Gary Mead before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
  H.R. 1932, the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2011

May 23

• NPPD Deputy Under Secretary Philip Reitinger before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  Protecting Cyberspace: Assessing the White House Proposal"

May 19

• I&A Under Secretary Caryn Wagner before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
  FY 2012 Domestic Intelligence Budget Request

May 17

• ICE Director John Morton and CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and
  Border Security
  Improving Security and Facilitating Commerce at America's Northern Border and Ports of Entry"

May 13

• OCFO Deputy Chief Financial Officer Peggy Sherry before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency and Financial Management
  Financial Management At The Department Of Homeland Security

May 12

• OHA Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alexander Garza before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications
  Taking Measure of Countermeasures (Part 2): A Review of Efforts to Protect the Homeland Through Distribution and Dispensing of CBRN Medical Countermeasures

May 11

• ICE Homeland Security Investigations Office of International Affairs Deputy Assistant Director Gary Cote before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
  H.R. 1741, the "Secure Visas Act"
• CNE Director Grayling Williams before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management
  On the Border and in the Line of Fire: U.S. Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and Drug Cartel Violence

May 10

• USCG Director of Prevention Policy RADM Kevin Cook and TSA Administrator John Pistolei before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and
  Transportation
  Are Our Nation's Ports Secure? Examining the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Program
• USCG Commandant ADM Robert Papp, Jr. before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  USCG FY 2012 Budget Request

May 5

• PLCY Office of International Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Mark Koumans before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia
  Overview of Security Issues in Europe and Eurasia
• CBP Office of International Trade Assistant Commissioner Allen Gina and ICE Homeland Security Investigations - National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center Deputy Assistant Director J.Scott Ballman , Jr., before the Senate Committee on Finance, Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
  Enforcing America's Trade Laws in the Face of Customs Fraud and Duty Evasion
• FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs
  Understanding the Power of Social Media as a Communications Tool in the Aftermath of Disasters

May 4

• TSA Administrator John Pistole and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate before the House Committee on Homeland Security
  Securing Our Nation's Mass Transit Systems Against a Terrorist Attack
• DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  Securing the Border: Progress at the Federal Level
• USSS Criminal Investigative Division Deputy Special Agent in Charge Pablo Martinez before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
  The Threat of Data Theft to American Consumers

May 3

• ICE Deputy Director Kumar Kibble and CBP Border Patrol Deputy Chief Ronald Vitiello before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security
  Border Security and Enforcement – Department of Homeland Security's Cooperation with State and Local Law Enforcement Stakeholders

April 2011

April 15

• NPPD Cybersecurity and Communications -National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center Director Sean McGurk before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
  The DHS Cybersecurity Mission: Promoting Innovation and Securing Critical Infrastructure
• CBP Border Patrol Deputy Chief Ronald Vitiello before the House Committee on Oversight and Governmental Reform, Subcommittee on National Security Homeland Defense, and Foreign Operations
  The Border: Are Environmental Laws And Regulations Impeding Security And Harming The Environment?

April 14

• FEMA Region IX Administrator Nancy Ward and FEMA Region X Administrator Ken Murphy before the House Committee on Oversight and Governmental Reform, Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations
  Tsunami Warning, Preparedness, and Interagency Cooperation: Lessons Learned
• I&A Under Secretary Caryn Wagner before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  I&A Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request

April 13

• S&T Chemical and Biological Defense Division Chief Medical & Science Advisor Dr.Segaran Pillai, GAO Health Care Managing Director before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security
  Subcommittee Hearing: "Taking Measure of Countermeasures" (Part 1)
• USCG Deputy Commandant for Mission Support VADM John Currier before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  Improving and Streamlining the Coast Guard's Acquisition Program 

April 12

• USSS Criminal Investigative Division Deputy Special Agent In Charge Pablo Martinezi before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary,
  Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism
  Cyber Security: Responding to the Threat of Cyber Crime and Terrorism

April 7

• TSA Office of Global Strategies Assistant Administrator John Halinski before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security
  Strengthening International Cooperation on Aviation Security
• USSS Director Mark Sullivan before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  Ensuring Effective Preparedness, Response, and Recovery for Events Impacting Health Security 

April 6

• ICE Director John Morton before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition, and the Internet
  Promoting Investment and Protecting Commerce Online: Legitimate Sites v. Parasites, Part II
• FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  FEMA Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request
• MGMT Under Secretary Rafael Borrasi before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  Nomination of Rafael Borras to be Under Secretary for Management
• S&T Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency Program Manager Dr.Larry Willis and GAO Homeland Security and Justice Issues Director Stephen Lord before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee on Investigation and Oversight
  Behavioral Science and Security: Evaluating TSA's SPOT (Screening of Passengers by Observational Techniques) Program 

April 5

• OHA Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alexander Garza and DNDO Director Warren Stern before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  WMD Countermeasures – Threat, Programs, and Funding
• CBP Office of Field Operations, Office of Admissibility and Passenger Programs Executive Director John Wagner before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion
  Tourism in America: Removing Barriers and Promoting Growth
• CBP Office of Field Operations Assistant Commissioner Thomas Winkowski before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security
  Using Resources Effectively to Secure Our Border at Ports of Entry – Stopping the Illicit Flow of Money, Guns and Drugs 

April 1

• FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate before the House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing, and Community Opportunity
  Legislative Proposals to Reform the National Flood Insurance Program, Part II
• CBP Office of Field Operations Deputy Assistant Commissioner Kevin McAleenan, TSA Office of Intelligence Deputy Assistant Administrator Joseph Salvator, and ICE Homeland Security Investigations Deputy Assistant Director John Woods before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  Terrorist Travel – Programs and Funding

March 2011

March 31

• NPPD Under Secretary Rand Beers before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy
  H.R. 908, a bill to extend the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to maintain the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program
• OGC General Counsel Ivan Fong; PRIV Chief Privacy Officer Mary Ellen Callahan; OIG Acting Inspector General Charles Edwards before the House Committee on Oversight and Governmental Reform
  Why Isn't The Department of Homeland Security Meeting The President's Standard on FOIA?
• ICE Homeland Security Investigations Executive Director James Dinkins; CBP Office of Intelligence and Operations Coordination Assistant Commissioner Donna Bucella before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs
  Exploring Drug Gangs’ Ever Evolving Tactics to Penetrate the Border and the Federal Government’s Efforts to Stop Them
• ICE Homeland Security Investigations, Office of International Affairs Assistant Director Luis Alvarez before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management
  The U.S. Homeland Security Role in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels 
• USCIS Service Center Operations Associate Director Don Neufeld before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
  H-1B Visas: Designing a Program to Meet the Needs of the U.S. Economy and U.S. Workers 
• NPPD Under Secretary Rand Beers; NPPD Deputy Under Secretary Philip Reitinger before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  NPPD Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Programs (CLOSED hearing) 

March 30

• FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, & Emergency Management
  Improving the Nation's Response to Catastrophic Disasters: How to Minimize Costs and Streamline our Emergency Management Programs 
• S&T Under Secretary Dr. Tara O'Toole before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  S&T Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request 

March 17

• FEMA Office of Response & Recovery Deputy Associate Administrator Beth Zimmerman before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs
  Preventing Improperly Paid Federal Assistance in the Aftermath of Disasters
• OHA Assistant Secretary, and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alexander Garza before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications
  Ensuring Effective Preparedness, Response, and Recovery for Events Impacting Health Security
• FEMA Administrator Craig FugateSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  Catastrophic Preparedness: How ready is FEMA for the Next Big Disaster?

March 3

• Secretary Janet Napolitano before the House Committee on Homeland Security
  DHS Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request
• Under Secretary Rand Beers, National Protection and Programs Directorate, before the Senate Committee on Intelligence
  DHS Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request

March 2

• Secretary Janet Napolitano before the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  DHS Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request 
• Secretary Janet Napolitano before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  DHS Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request 

March 1

• Commandant Admiral Robert Papp and Master Chief Petty Officer Michael Leavitt, United States Coast Guard, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request for the U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Maritime Commission, and Federal Maritime Administration: Finding Ways to Do More with Less 

February 2011

February 17

• Secretary Janet Napolitano, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  DHS Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request 

February 15

• U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher, Customs and Border Protection, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security
  Securing our Borders - Operational Control and the Path Forward 

February 11

• Under Secretary Rand Beers, National Protection and Programs Directorate, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
  Preventing Chemical Terrorism: Building a Foundation of Security at Our Nation's Chemical Facilities 

February 10

• Administrator John Pistole, Transportation Security Administration, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security
  Terrorism and Transportation Security - TSA Oversight 
• Enterprise Services Directorate Associate Director Theresa Bertucci, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
  E-Verify: Preserving Jobs for American Workers 
• Undersecretary Caryn Wagner, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  Annual World Wide Threat Assessment (no written statement)

February 9

• Secretary Janet Napolitano, before the House Committee on Homeland Security
  Understanding the Homeland Threat Landscape - Considerations for the 112th Congress 

January 2011

January 27

• National Pollution Funds Center Director Craig Bennett, U.S. Coast Guard, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery
  Gulf Coast Recovery: An Examination of Claims and Social Services in the Aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 

January 26

• Deputy Director Kumar Kibble, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement
  Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Worksite Enforcement - Up to the Job?