Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of DHS Office of International Affairs for a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere field hearing titled “Promoting Best Practices in U.S. - Mexico Trade”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of International Affairs Assistant Secretary and Chief Diplomatic Officer Alan Bersin addresses trade facilitation in the border region.
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Written testimony of DHS Chief Human Capital Officer and CBP Office of Border Patrol for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing titled “Abuse of Overtime at DHS: Padding Paychecks and Pensions at Taxpayer Expense”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Management Directorate (MGMT) Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, Chief Human Capital Officer Catherine Emerson and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) CBP Office of Border Patrol Deputy Chief Ronald Vitiello address DHS’ use of Administratively Uncontrollable Overtime (AUO).
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Written testimony of CBP for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “What Does a Secure Maritime Border Look Like?”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Air and Marine Assistant Commissioner Randolph Alles addresses CBP’s efforts to secure the Nation’s maritime borders.
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Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for a House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance hearing titled “Implementation of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012: Protecting Taxpayers and Homeowners”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addresses the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the efforts to implement the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012.
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Written testimony of PRIV for a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee hearing titled “Strengthening Government Oversight: Examining the Roles and Effectiveness of Oversight Positions Within the Federal Workforce"
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Office Chief Privacy Officer Karen Neuman addresses the role of the Privacy Office and how its oversight responsibilities complement its policy and compliance functions to ensure privacy rights are protected as the Department carries out its various, critical missions.
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Written testimony of U.S. Coast Guard for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “What Does a Secure Maritime Border Look Like?”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Operations, Deputy for Operations Policy & Capabilities RADM William Lee addresses the Coast Guard’s role in maritime border security.
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ICE statement for the record for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Beyond Silk Road: Potential Risks, Threats, and Promises of Virtual Currencies”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) highlights the efforts of ICE to combat the exploitation of virtual currency platforms by transnational organized criminals.
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Written testimony of U.S. Secret Service for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Beyond Silk Road: Potential Risks, Threats, and Promises of Virtual Currencies”
U.S. Secret Service (Secret Service) Criminal Investigative Division Special Agent in Charge Edward Lowery III addresses the risks and challenges posed by digital currencies and the role of the Secret Service in investigating crimes associated with online payment systems.
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Written testimony of DHS Acting Chief Financial Officer for a House Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “DHS Financial Management: Investigating DHS’ Stewardship of Taxpayer Dollars”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Chief Financial Officer Acting Chief Financial Officer Charles Fulghum addresses DHS’ progress in strengthening financial management and ensuring strong stewardship of the resources entrusted to it.
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Written testimony of TSA Administrator for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “TSA's SPOT Program and Initial Lessons From the LAX Shooting”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole addresses TSA’s Behavior Detection and Analysis (BDA) Program.