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Peters, Johnson, Sinema & Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Communities from Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Ron Johnson (R-WI), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced bipartisan legislation to significantly enhance our nation’s ability to counter the security threats posed...
Peters, Stabenow & Slotkin Call on FDA to Take All Possible Actions to Mitigate Cancer Drug Shortages
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: Dear Commissioner Califf: We are deeply concerned with the worsening shortages of chemotherapy drugs, including cisplatin and carboplatin, and urge the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to do everything in its power to alleviate the strain on patients and prevent delays in life-saving treatments. We...
The Line-by-Line: April 28, 2023
By Homeland Newswire | May 24, 2023
Release: Welcome to the Line-by-Line, a summary of activities and highlights from the House Appropriations Committee Republicans, Members of Congress committed to reviewing the Federal budget, conducting oversight of taxpayer dollars, and making funding decisions, line-by-line.
Granger, Joyce Op-Ed Depicts the Border Crisis as ‘Unfair, Disorderly, and Inhumane’
By Homeland Newswire | May 24, 2023
Release: House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) and Homeland Security Subcommittee Chair Dave Joyce (OH) wrote an op-ed for the Washington Times, highlighting their recent trip to see firsthand the worsening situation along the Mexico border and the true cost of the crisis.
Murray and Collins Plan to Begin Bipartisan Senate Appropriations Markups in June
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee respectively, announced their plans to hold markups of bipartisan funding bills in June.
Senator Collins: The Fentanyl Crisis ‘Begins and Ends in China’
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
At a full Appropriations Committee hearing to review the President’s fiscal year 2024 budget request related to U.S.-China policy, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Committee, stressed the need to curtail China’s involvement in the fentanyl crisis in America.
Senator Collins Calls for Increased Funding to Cover Military Fuel Shortfalls
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
At a hearing to review the fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Department of Defense, U.S. Senator Collins, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, questioned Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley on the Administration’s under-budgeted calculations for fuel costs to maintain military readiness.
Senator Collins Questions Secretary of Defense on Terrorism Threat From Afghanistan
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
“We can't lose sight of the fact that Afghanistan is once again a safe haven for many terrorist groups.”
Senator Collins Underscores Critical Need to Support Ukraine, Calls for Accelerated Delivery of Abrams Tanks
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
At a hearing to review the fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Department of Defense, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, called on the Administration to provide Ukraine with swift support. In addition, Senator Collins questioned Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the delivery of 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.
ICYMI: Senate Appropriations Hearing Makes Clear: Undercutting American Investments Forfeits Future to China
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
In case you missed it: earlier this week, the Senate Appropriations Committee met for a full committee hearing with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to examine President Biden’s FY24 Budget Request in the context of the U.S.-China relationship and discuss the investments needed in the upcoming fiscal year to strengthen America’s security and competitiveness and stay ahead of global competitors like China.
Murray and Collins Plan to Begin Bipartisan Senate Appropriations Markups in June
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee respectively, announced their plans to hold markups of bipartisan funding bills in June.
As Competition with China Intensifies, Senator Murray Makes Clear: America Cannot Stay Ahead Unless Our Investments Keep Pace
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, led a full committee hearing with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to examine President Biden’s budget request in the context of the U.S.-China relationship and discuss the investments needed in the upcoming fiscal year to strengthen America’s security and competitiveness and stay ahead of global competitors like China.
Senator Murray Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Strengthening America's Security and Competitiveness and the Path Ahead for the US-China Relationship
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, led a full committee hearing with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to examine President Biden’s budget request in the context of the U.S.-China relationship and discuss the investments needed in the upcoming fiscal year to strengthen America’s security and competitiveness and stay ahead of global competitors like China.
At Hearing on Defense Budget, Senator Murray Underscores Importance of Passing Timely Funding Bills to Keep Pace with Competitors and Support Military Families
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 24, 2023
Today, at a Senate Appropriations Defense subcommittee hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted the importance of timely appropriations to keep pace with our competitors’ investments, keep our country secure, and deliver the support our servicemembers and military families are counting on—and deserve.
FACTSHEET: Illegal Crossings of the Southwest Border Increased in April Ahead of Title 42’s End
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
With encounters on the rise last month compared to March, it is clear that human smugglers, gangs, criminals, and those on the terrorist watchlists knew the Biden administration had no plan to address the upcoming influx once Title 42 enforcement ended in May. The Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data contradicts Secretary Mayorkas’ own bold claim, which he made before this very Committee, that the border was, in fact, “secure.”
Pfluger Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Combating CCP Aggression With DHS, FBI Witnesses
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Today, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) announced a hearing next week to assess the U.S. homeland’s vulnerabilities to Chinese Communist Party (CCP) aggression, featuring testimony from government officials. This hearing will follow a March hearing on mitigating CCP threats to the homeland, which included testimony from national security experts.
Homeland Security Republicans to Law Enforcement: “We Have Your Back”
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
This National Police Week, the House Committee on Homeland Security recognizes our nation’s law enforcement as well as the Members of the Committee who use their experience in law enforcement to help secure the homeland in the United States Congress. In 2021, more law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty than any year in the past two decades. In 2022, 246 police officers were killed in the line of duty, a 46 percent increase from 2019.
Chairman Green in Defense News: “Combating US cyber adversaries calls for whole-of-government approach”
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) penned an op-ed for Defense News detailing the current cyber threat landscape and how Congress can help combat America’s cyber adversaries by refining interagency coordination as well as information sharing between the federal government and the private sector.
Homeland Security Committee Advances Five Bipartisan Bills
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Today, the House Committee on Homeland Security advanced five bills to address current challenges threatening our nation’s cybersecurity posture, combat U.S. reliance on drones manufactured by China and other adversaries, ensure DHS has a streamlined approach to countering weapons of mass destruction, and support first responders in their unpredictable and vast mission set.
Police Week Hearing Highlights Challenges Facing Law Enforcement, Communities Across the Country Amid Rising Crime
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
Today, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, led by Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX), and the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, led by Chairman Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY), held a joint hearing to examine the state of U.S. law enforcement and how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) engages with state and local authorities across America to fight crime and terrorism, as well as prepare for disaster response.