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Homeland Security Committee Markup of H.R. 2794, the Border Reinforcement Act of 2023
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a markup on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET to consider H.R. 2794, the Border Reinforcement Act of 2023.
Chairman Green, Homeland Security Republicans Introduce the Border Reinforcement Act
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), joined by every Republican member of the Homeland Security Committee, introduced the Border Reinforcement Act of 2023.
Garbarino Announces Subcommittee Hearing With CISA Director Jen Easterly
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) announced a hearing next week with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly on the nation’s current cybersecurity posture when it comes to defending our critical infrastructure through public-private collaboration.
“Abject Failure at The Border”: Republicans Hold Secretary Mayorkas Accountable
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
House Committee on Homeland Security, led by Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), held Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accountable on behalf of the American people for both a historic crisis at our borders and a woefully inadequate Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal for the Department.
ICYMI: Hearing Highlights the Dangers Posed to the U.S. Homeland by the Biden Administration’s Catastrophic Afghanistan Withdrawal
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, led by Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX), heard firsthand testimony from national security experts on the dangerous consequences to U.S. homeland security from the Biden administration’s deadly and chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.
FACTSHEET: Encounters at Southwest Border on the Rise Again as Mayorkas is Set to Testify on Inadequate FY24 Border Security Budget
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The day Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is set to testify before the Homeland Security Committee, the latest monthly encounters data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) shows the startling truth that despite this administration’s numerous efforts to hide the extent of the crisis at our borders, the chaos is clearly only getting worse due to this administration’s refusal to enforce our nation’s laws.
Chairman Green Delivers Opening Remarks in Hearing with Secretary Mayorkas on the Biden Administration’s FY 2024 Budget Proposal
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) delivered the following opening remarks in a hearing to examine the Biden administration’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
FACTSHEET: Homeland Security Committee Marks 100 Days of Holding the Biden Administration Accountable
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
House Committee on Homeland Security released the 100 Days of Republican Oversight of the U.S. Homeland Mission factsheet. Last Congress, Democrats largely ignored many significant homeland security issues that impact Americans across the country.
Green, Gimenez, Garbarino, and Bishop Conduct Oversight on Threats Posed by Chinese-Manufactured Cranes at U.S. Maritime Ports
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
Green, Gimenez, Garbarino, and Bishop Conduct Oversight on Threats Posed by Chinese-Manufactured Cranes at U.S. Maritime Ports
Peters Convenes Hearing to Examine GAO’s High Risk Report on Federal Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, convened a hearing with the Comptroller General of the United States, Gene L. Dodaro, to examine the nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) 2023 High Risk List...
Rutherford Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for Customs & Border Protection (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The work agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border Protection do every day has immense importance to both our national and economic security.
Dr. Paul Highlights Need for Fiscal Responsibility at Hearing Examining Government Waste and Abuse
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, emphasized the importance of reducing government waste during a hearing titled “GAO’s 2023 High Risk List: Recommendations for Reducing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse." During the hearing, Dr. Paul showcased examples of waste from his 2022 ‘Festivus’ Report, which identified over $482 billion dollars in government waste.
Cole Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the Department of Transportation (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The subcommittee will come to order.
Joyce Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the U.S. Coast Guard (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
Release: The Subcommittee on Homeland Security will come to order.
Senate Passes Peters, Collins, Carper & Murkowski Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Federal Support for Local Fire Departments
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 21, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Susan Collins (R-ME), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to extend federal programs that help support local fire departments across the...
Rogers Remarks at FY24 Budget Hearing for the National Science Foundation (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
Release: Good morning. The Subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare recesses at any time. I would like to welcome everyone to our hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the National Science Foundation. Thank you to our Subcommittee Members and to our...
Dr. Paul The Hill Op-Ed: Department of Homeland Security’s COVID Censorship Problem
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: In a new op-ed for The Hill, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, discussed the Department of Homeland Security’s concerning record of censoring free speech regarding COVID-19.
ICYMI: Homeland Security Committee Republicans Press Mayorkas over Department Failures
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - During yesterday’s hearing to consider the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) FY24 Budget, Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his Department’s dangerous...
Dr. Paul Stresses Importance of Investigating COVID-19 Origins to DHS Secretary
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks during a hearing titled “The FY24 DHS Budget: Resources and Authorities Requested to Protect and Secure the Homeland." During the hearing, Dr. Paul stressed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, the Department’s continued refusal to investigate the origins of COVID-19.
Peters, Hawley, Thompson, Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Mental Health Support for DHS Law Enforcement
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 20, 2023
News Release: DETROIT, MI - U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase mental health resources for law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The legislation...