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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

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

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

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

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

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

Green, Gimenez, Garbarino, and Bishop Conduct Oversight on Threats Posed by Chinese-Manufactured Cranes at U.S. Maritime Ports

Northwood Man Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Taxpayers

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 24, 2023

News Release: CONCORD A Northwood man was sentenced today in federal court for attempting to fraudulently obtain over $6 million in CARES Act funds from the United States government, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.

Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 24, 2023

News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds

Secret Service Welcomes Veteran Special Agent Ronald Rowe as Deputy Director

By Homeland Newswire | Apr 24, 2023

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Ronald L. Rowe Jr. has been named Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). His tenure will begin in the coming months, marking the latest step in a career with the agency that began in 1999. Rowe replaces outgoing Deputy Director Faron Paramore, who will retire after dedicating more than three decades of service to the agency and its protectees.

Secret Service Welcomes Veteran Special Agent Ronald Rowe as Deputy Director

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Ronald L. Rowe Jr. has been named Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). His tenure will begin in the coming months, marking the latest step in a career with the agency that began in 1999. Rowe replaces outgoing Deputy Director Faron Paramore, who will retire after dedicating more than three decades of service to the agency and its protectees.

Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme

News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds

14 notices published in week ending April 8 by Homeland Security Department

There were 14 notices published by the Homeland Security Department in week ending April 8, according to the Federal Register.

Northwood Man Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Taxpayers

News Release: CONCORD A Northwood man was sentenced today in federal court for attempting to fraudulently obtain over $6 million in CARES Act funds from the United States government, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.

Secretary Mayorkas Announces New Measures to Tackle A.I., PRC Challenges at First State of Homeland Security Address

News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced two new groundbreaking initiatives to combat evolving threats during his first address on the State of the Homeland Security. Focused on two trends that will shape what President Biden has called a “decisive decade" for ...

Temporary TSA PreCheck application center to open for appointments at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

Release: LUBBOCK, TX Residents of Lubbock will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administrations popular TSA PreCheck program at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) April 24 to May 5.

Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme

News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds

Secret Service Welcomes Veteran Special Agent Ronald Rowe as Deputy Director

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Ronald L. Rowe Jr. has been named Deputy Director of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS). His tenure will begin in the coming months, marking the latest step in a career with the agency that began in 1999. Rowe replaces outgoing Deputy Director Faron Paramore, who will retire after dedicating more than three decades of service to the agency and its protectees.

Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on the Anniversary of the Establishment of Uniting for Ukraine

News Release: WASHINGTON - Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the anniversary of the establishment of Uniting for Ukraine

Northwood Man Sentenced for Defrauding U.S. Taxpayers