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Committee Releases FY24 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee. The bill will be considered tomorrow, June 22nd at 8:30 a.m. The markup will be live-streamed and can be found on the Committee’s website.
Joyce Remarks at FY24 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
Release: Let me begin by thanking the Members of the Committee for their participation in the process of putting the Homeland Security bill together.
Committee Approves FY24 Legislative Branch Bill
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Legislative Branch Subcommittee. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 33 to 24.
Dr. Paul Joins Republicans in Blasting Biden Efforts to Weaponize Rulemaking Reviews
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined Ted Cruz (R-TX), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and...
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Peters, Johnson, Sinema & Hoeven Bipartisan Bill to Help Protect Communities from Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems will Mitigate Security Risks for Large Crowds
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Stakeholders and organizations are applauding bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and John Hoeven (R-ND) that would significantly enhance our nation’s ability to counter the security threats posed by unmanned...
Amodei Remarks at Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup (As Prepared)
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
Release: Thank you, Chairwoman Granger. I would like to start by saying thank you to our Ranking Member, Mr. Espaillat. His cooperation and patience as we have moved through the process this year is greatly appreciated. Thank you to the Chairwoman, Ms. Granger for your leadership getting the Legislative Branch...
Committee Approves FY24 Homeland Security Bill
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Homeland Security Subcommittee. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 33 to 25.
Granger Remarks at Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
Release: I want to start by saying the work we did last week shows how we are able to reduce spending where we can and prioritize funding for our core responsibilities.
Granger Remarks at Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill Full Committee Markup
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
Release: First, I want to thank the Subcommittee Chairman for his work on the Legislative Branch appropriations bill.
Chairman Green & Homeland Security Members Announce Release of Preliminary Report on Secretary Mayorkas’ Dereliction of Duty
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Committee lays out case for investigation and causes, costs, and consequences of Mayorkas’ border crisis
Full Committee Hearing to Examine Secretary Mayorkas’ Dereliction of Duty
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Wednesday, June 14 at 10:00 AM ET, the House Committee on Homeland Security, led by Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), will hold a Full Committee hearing to kick off an investigation into Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ dereliction of duty.
Press Conference Advisory: Chairman Green & Homeland Members to Announce Investigation into Secretary Mayorkas
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), joined by Members of the House Committee on Homeland Security, will hold a press conference tomorrow to announce the Committee’s oversight investigation into Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’s dereliction of duty. Details are as follows:
Chairman Green Slams Mayorkas’ Border Crisis Shell Game
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
“Secretary Mayorkas never had a plan to secure our border or end this crisis; he just had a scheme to hide it in plain sight.”
Chairman Green: “Alejandro Mayorkas Has Been Derelict in His Duty as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security”
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) delivered the following opening remarks during a full committee hearing that launched an investigation into Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ dereliction of duty.
Committee Passes Peters And Cornyn Bipartisan Bill To Counter Attacks From Weapons Of Mass Destruction And Improve Health Security At Dhs
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) to significantly enhance the federal government’s ability to protect against threats from weapons of mass destruction, which include chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons has advanced in the Senate.
Peters And Cornyn Bipartisan Bill To Increase Screening Of Vehicles And Cargo At Ports Of Entry Advances In The Senate
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
– Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) to improve screening of vehicles and cargo entering the United States by increasing the use of non-intrusive inspection systems has advanced in the Senate. The non-intrusive inspection systems have enabled frontline U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers to more effectively screen vehicles and cargo to ensure secure travel and trade at ports of entry.
Committee Passes Peters And Scott Bipartisan Bill To Help Secure Federal Facilities From Unauthorized Access
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Rick Scott (R-FL) to help ensure federal agencies are better able to prevent unauthorized access to buildings leased by the federal government has advanced in the Senate. The bill would require the federal government to assess whether property located near federally leased space could provide opportunities for espionage attempts, cyber-attacks, or unauthorized access.
Peters, Romney And Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Reduce Dependence On China And Other Adversarial Nations For Critical Minerals
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Mitt Romney (R-UT), and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced bipartisan legislation to reduce the United States’ reliance on China and adversarial nations for critical minerals.
Peters, Braun & Lankford Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Require Transparency Of Federal Government’s Use Of Ai
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Mike Braun (R-IN), and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced bipartisan legislation to require transparency of the federal government’s use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Peters And Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help Secure Federal Facilities From Unauthorized Access
By Homeland Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced bipartisan legislation to help ensure federal agencies are better able to prevent unauthorized access to buildings leased by the federal government.