Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications field hearing titled “Is Central Indiana Prepared for a Mass Casualty Event?”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V Regional Administrator Andrew Velazquez addresses what FEMA’s Region V is doing to support the six states in its Region: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin, in addition to assisting 34 tribal governments in their efforts to prepare for all-hazards.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “West Fertilizer, Off the Grid: The Problem of Unidentified Chemical Facilities”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection, Infrastructure Security Compliance Division Director David Wulf addresses DHS’ regulation of high-risk chemical facilities under the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS).
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “TSA Integrity Challenges: Examining Misconduct by Airport Security Personnel”
Transportation Security Agency (TSA) Deputy Administrator John Halinski addresses TSA’s role in promoting a strong counterterrorism workforce to safeguard the traveling public and secure our Nation’s transportation systems.
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Written testimony of USCG for a House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing on Maritime Domain Awareness Data
U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Capability Rear Admiral Mark Butt addresses activities to improve the nation’s Command, Control, Computers, Communication, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities as they specifically relate to Enterprise Architecture, interoperability and data exchange for Coast Guard operations.
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Written testimony of USCG for a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing titled “Cruise Industry Oversight: Recent Incidents Show Need for Stronger Focus on Consumer Protection”
U.S. Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Rear Admiral Joseph Servidio addresses the Coast Guard’s oversight of the cruise industry, what the Coast Guard has learned and implemented from recent casualties, and the effectiveness of the Coast Guard’s Port State Control system in holding cruise industry companies and their vessels accountable for safe passenger operations.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing titled “Oversight of Executive Order 13636 and Development of the Cybersecurity Framework”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protections and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Executive Order 13636 and Presidential Policy Directive 21 Integrated Task Force Director Robert Kolasky addresses the Department’s role in implementing Executive Order 13636, Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, and Presidential Policy Directive 21, Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience.
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Written testimony of S&T for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs hearing titled “The Department of Homeland Security at 10 Years: Harnessing Science & Technology to Protect National Security & Enhance Government Efficiency”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Under Secretary Dr. Tara O’Toole addresses why the development and adoption of new technologies are critical to meeting current and future demands of homeland security missions; how S&T knowledge products, technical analysis, laboratories, and university-based Centers of Excellence contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of DHS operations; and how S&T is improving the capabilities and safety of first responders.
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Written testimony of USCIS for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security hearing titled “Border Security Oversight, Part III: Examining Asylum Requests”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations Associate Director Joseph Langlois addresses how USCIS supports U.S. efforts related to border security while upholding the nation’s refugee protection obligations.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs hearing titled “Oversight of the Defense Production Act: Issues and Opportunities for Reauthorization”
U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Richard Serino expresses his support of a 5-year reauthorization of the nonpermanent provisions of the Defense Production Act (DPA) and addresses the importance of the DPA to support our national defense, including disaster preparedness and response, protection and restoration of critical infrastructure operations, and homeland security capabilities.
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Written testimony of ICE for a Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on the Efficiency & Effectiveness of Federal Programs… field hearing titled “Protecting Our Northern Border: Enhancing Collaboration & Building Local Partnerships”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations - Denver, Special Agent in Charge Kumar Kibble addresses the efforts of ICE to improve security along the Northern Border of the United States.