Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of CBP for a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management hearing titled “Improving Pay Flexibilities in the Federal Workforce”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Human Resources Management Assistant Commissioner Linda Jacksta addresses CBP’s efforts to utilize pay and compensation flexibilities to recruit, hire, and retain personnel in in hard-to-fill and remote locations.
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Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications hearing titled “Ready and Resilient?: Examining Federal Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities”
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addresses FEMA’s preparedness and response efforts post Hurricane Katrina.
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Written testimony of DHS Secretary for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Worldwide Threats and Homeland Security Challenges”
In the context of threats to the homeland, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses the mission of the Department focusing on counterterrorism, aviation security, and cybersecurity.
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Written testimony of PLCY for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Technology hearing titled “Examining Law Enforcement Use of Cell Phone Tracking Devices”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Threat Prevention and Security Policy Assistant Secretary Seth Stodder addresses cell-site simulator technology, DHS’ employment of the technology, and the Department’s policy that governs its use.
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Written testimony of USCG for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Protecting Maritime Facilities in the 21st Century: Are Our Nation’s Ports at Risk for a Cyber-Attack?”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Rear Admiral Paul Thomas addresses the importance of having cybersecurity in U.S. ports.
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Written testimony of TSA Administrator for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Reform and Improvement: Assessing the Path Forward for the Transportation Security Administration”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Peter Neffenger addresses his vision for evolving the TSA.
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Written testimony of FLETC Director for a Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management,... hearing titled “Ensuring Oversight: Vetting Decisions for State Department’s New Diplomatic Security Training Facility”
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Director Connie Patrick addresses FLETC’s capabilities and participation in the Administration’s due-diligence of the State Department’s overseas security training facility.
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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Threats to the Homeland”
In the context of threats to the homeland, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses the mission of the Department focusing on counterterrorism, aviation security, and cybersecurity.
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Written testimony of USCIS for a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest hearing titled “Oversight of the Administration’s FY 2016 Refugee Resettlement Program: Fiscal and Security Implications”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS) Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Refugee Affairs Division Chief Barbara Strack and USCIS Fraud Detection & National Security Associate Director Matt Emrich address USCIS’s role in refugee resettlement, and the screening measures and safeguards developed by the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.