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Combating Money Laundering and Other Forms of Illicit Finance: How Criminal Organizations Launder Money and Innovative Techniques for Fighting Them, Modernizing the United States' Anti-Money-Laundering Regime, Exploring How Criminal Organizations Launder Money and the Innovative Techniques That Are Available to Fight Them, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, June 20, 2018
This is the June 20, 2018 hearing titled "Combating Money Laundering and Other Forms of Illicit Finance: How Criminal Organizations Launder Money and Innovative Techniques for Fighting Them" held before the Senate Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance. From the opening statement of Ben Sasse: "This is the third Banking Committee hearing on modernizing our Nation's outdated anti-money-laundering regime. Today we will explore how criminal organizations launder money and the innovative techniques that are available to fight them. [...] This discussion today will cover how to improve cooperation and coordination with law enforcement officials and how to incentivize and enable financial institutions to adopt innovative AML [anti-money laundering] techniques. This includes leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning while still preserving strict AML rules targeting criminal activity." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Dennis M. Lormel, Tracy S. Woodrow, and Chip Poncy.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
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Proposals to Reduce Gun Violence: Protecting Our Communities While Respecting the Second Amendment: Hearing Before the U.S. Senate, Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights, One Hundred Thrirteenth Congress, First Session, February 12, 2013
"This testimony compilation is from the February 12, 2013 hearing, 'Proposals to Reduce Gun Violence: Protecting Our Communities While Respecting the Second Amendment' before the U.S. Senate, Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights. From the testimony of Senator Patrick Leahy: 'Today's hearing focuses on ways to reduce gun violence while respecting Americans' Second Amendment rights. As a responsible gun owner and strong supporter of Second Amendment rights, I know we can do both. I have always believed that the Second Amendment affords a fundamental individual right. The Supreme Court has now clearly recognized that right, and it is settled in our law. Following the decisions in Heller and McDonald, there is no question that Americans have a right to self-defense and to keep a firearm to protect their families.' Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ted Cruz, Orrin Hatch, Patrick Leahy, Timothy J. Heaphy, Laurence H. Tribe, Daniel Webster, Sandra J. Wortham, Charles J. Cooper, and Suzanna Hupp."
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary
2013-02-12
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Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice, Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, November 8, 2011
From the opening statement of Patrick J. Leahy: "When Attorney General Holder was here in May, details were just emerging about the successful military and intelligence operation that killed Osama bin Laden, which did provide a measure of justice and closure for Americans resulting from the horrific attacks of September 11th. That was not an isolated success; during the last few years, the Obama administration has successfully reinvigorated, retooled, and refocused our National security efforts. Now, the Attorney General, as he is in any administration, is a key member of that national security team. Under his leadership, the Justice Department last month foiled an assassination attempt in the United States of the Saudi Ambassador to the United States and prevented a major act of terrorism on U.S. soil. Last week, four men in Georgia were arrested in a domestic terrorism plot, accused of planning to use guns, bombs, and the toxic poison ricin to kill Federal and State officials. Earlier this year, the Christmas Day bomber, who was convicted in Federal court, pled guilty and faced a possible life sentence. Now, we have to ensure that we do all we can to assist efforts to bring terrorists to justice by providing the administration with the full array of authorities and options we need in our counterterrorism efforts. […] I urge that as they engage in important oversight, Senators respect the need for law enforcement and prosecutors to do their jobs to address the serious threat of violence posed by these brutal drug cartels. I do not think anyone wants to hamper the efforts of law enforcement agents against the Mexican cartels, including the ongoing criminal investigation and prosecution related to the tragic murder of Agent Brian Terry." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Chuck Grassley; Patrick J. Leahy; Eric H. Holder, Jr.; Jon Corzine; Pat Quinn; Robert F. McDonnell; Jack Markell; Chris Collins; Ed Emmett; Pat Quinn; Mitch Daniels; Michael R. Bloomberg; Roosevelt Allen, Jr.; Robert Moore; Lyndon Bode; Stephen Nodine; Sam Cochran; Carlos A. Gimenez; Michael A. Delaney; Sonny Perdue; David A. Paterson; Marlin N. Gusman; Howard R. Bradley; Martin O'Malley; Michel Claudet; Andre J. Spano; Chuck Canterbury; and Ronald Weich.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Examining Ongoing Challenges at the U.S. Secret Service and their Government-wide Implications, Joint Hearing Before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management and the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, November 17, 2015
This is a testimony compilation of the November 17, 2015 hearing on "Examining Ongoing Challenges at the U.S. Secret Service and their Government-wide Implications" held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management and the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency. From the opening statement of Sen. James Lankford: "At the outset, it is important to acknowledge the essential security role that the Secret Service fills, and its ongoing dedication to our country. However, the recent history of high profile and embarrassing scandals at the Service and the latest DHS Inspector General [IG] findings of wrongdoing cannot be swept under the rug. The IG's investigation reveals that unauthorized database searches of protected information began during a House Oversight and Government Reform hearing in March of this year. In the days that followed, many at the Secret Service continued to misuse their authority to access the sensitive employment history of Chairman Jason Chaffetz. The IG's report noted 60 instances of unauthorized access to the database by 45 Secret Service employees that violated the Privacy Act as well as internal and DHS policies." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: James Lankford, Joseph P. Clancy, John Roth, and Joel C. Willemssen.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security
2015-11-17
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Campus Sexual Assault: The Roles and Responsibilities of Law Enforcement, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, December 9, 2014
This is the December 9, 2014 hearing titled "Campus Sexual Assault: The Roles and Responsibilities of Law Enforcement" before the Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism of the Committee on the Judiciary. From the opening statement of Sheldon Whitehouse: "The purpose of today's hearing is narrower, the role of law enforcement in response to sexual assaults on campus. As a former United States Attorney and as the Attorney General for my State, I am concerned that law enforcement is being marginalized when it comes to the crime of campus sexual assault. I am concerned that the specter of flawed law enforcement overshadows the harm of marginalized law enforcement." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Angela Fleischer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Claire McCaskill, and Kathy R. Zoner.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018
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Oversight of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, April 30, 2014
This is the April 30, 2014 hearing on "Oversight of the Drug Enforcement Administration," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. From the opening statement of Patrick J. Leahy: "Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic levels. Overdoses from prescription opioids now account for more than half of all drug-related deaths. That is something we did not see not very long ago. Around the country, law enforcement is now demonstrating a strong commitment to creative approaches to combating drug abuse. We have seen that enforcement alone is not enough. No amount of arrests or seized drugs can truly break America's drug habit. We need a comprehensive approach--one that includes prevention, treatment, and re-entry services." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michele M. Leonhart.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018
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Building Climate Resilient Communities, Hearing Before the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, June 11, 2021
This is the June 11, 2021 hearing on "Building Climate Resilient Communities," held before the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. From the opening statement of Kathy Castor: "Members, as Congress continues to work on much-needed infrastructure and jobs legislation, the climate crisis keeps proving that we need generational investments that will create a stronger and more resilient America. As we speak, the West is facing a record-setting mega drought, increasing risks of dangerous heat waves and wildfires, and shrinking water supplies for millions of Americans. Severe storms, persistent droughts, massive flooding, and other climate-related disasters cost our Nation nearly $100 billion in 2020 alone. And earlier this year, Americans experienced a deadly and destructive winter storm in Texas, and historic floods in the Southeast. So we do not have time for half measures. The time to invest in resilience is now." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Eric Garcetti, Satya Rhodes-Conway, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Kirsten Wallace.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021
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H.R. 4360; H.R. 592; H.R. 1030; H.R. 4165; H.R. 4183; H.R. 628; H.R. 1424; H.R. 1911, and a Draft Bill to Extend Increased Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Paid to Surviving Spouses of Veterans Who Die from ALS, and a Draft Bill to Permit Appellants to Appear Before the Board of Veterans' Appeals Via Picture and Voice Transmission from Locations Outside the Department of Veterans Affairs, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, October 22, 2019
This is the October 22, 2019 hearing on "H.R. 4360; H.R. 592; H.R. 1030; H.R. 4165; H.R. 4183; H.R. 628; H.R. 1424; H.R. 1911, and a Draft Bill to Extend Increased Dependency and Indemnity Compensation Paid to Surviving Spouses of Veterans Who Die from ALS, and a Draft Bill to Permit Appellants to Appear Before the Board of Veterans' Appeals Via Picture and Voice Transmission from Locations Outside the Department of Veterans Affairs," held before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. From the opening statement of Elaine Luria: "I have heard from veterans and their families on the importance of getting timely and accurate decisions on their claims for VA [Department of Veterans Affairs] benefits. I have heard how devastating it can be for a veteran and their family when they are victims of fraud. Without pause, I know that Congress and the VA must do more to serve our veterans and protect them from fraudulent practices. I am grateful to my colleagues for their bipartisan efforts to work towards this goal. One example of this is Representative Brownley's bill, H.R. 592, the Protect Veterans from Financial Fraud Act, which would provide parity in protecting veterans who are victims of fraud." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ronald Burke, Kimberly McLeod, Shane L. Liermann, Brian Dempsey, Patrick Murray, and Ashlynne Haycock.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021
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Final Exercise Report: H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant (May 19, 2009)
From the Executive Summary: "On May 19, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Region IV, Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program staff evaluated a plume exposure pathway exercise in the emergency planning zone (EPZ) around the H. B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant (HBRSEP). As part of this exercise all activities were evaluated the day of the exercise except the Medical Drill which was evaluated on May 20, 2009 at the Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. The purpose of the exercise was to assess the level of State and local preparedness in responding to a radiological emergency. This exercise was held in accordance with FEMA's policies and guidance concerning the exercise of State and local radiological emergency response plans and procedures. [...] State and local organizations (except where noted) demonstrated knowledge of their emergency response plans and procedures and successfully implemented them. No Deficiencies were identified. However, three Areas Requiring Corrective Actions (ARCA) were identified[.]"
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2009-08-11
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Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, December 14, 2011
From the opening statement of Patrick J. Leahy: "Today the Judiciary Committee will hear from Director Robert Mueller of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Now, the Bureau plays an integral role in protecting our Nation's security through its counterterrorism investigations and intelligence gathering. Its work has contributed to more than 400 convictions in terrorism cases since September 11, 2011. Knowing this, I remain deeply concerned about a provision of the national defense authorization bill that would mandate--and I stress the word 'mandate'--as the Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee knows, the military detention of certain terrorism suspects, even if they are arrested on U.S. soil. Director Mueller has written that this provision would adversely impact the Bureau's ability to conduct counterterrorism investigations and inject 'a substantial element of uncertainty' into its operations. I appreciate what Director Mueller meant when he wrote that the misguided provision fails to take into account 'the reality of a counterterrorism investigation,' especially the successful convictions that we have gotten in our Federal courts. Now, Congress needs to do more to support important law enforcement efforts. We should give law enforcement the appropriate tools to combat the growing threat of cyber crime, something Senator Coons mentioned in the other room. More and more, American consumers and businesses are being targeted by sophisticated cyber attacks designed to steal their most sensitive information. In September, this Committee again voted for the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act. It is long overdue legislation that will provide tools to help law enforcement combat cyber crime. And the Senate and the House should promptly pass this measure."
Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Chuck Grassley, Patrick J. Leahy, Robert S. Mueller, and Ronald Weich.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, March 30, 2011
This is the March 30, 2011 hearing "Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. From the opening statement of Committee Chair Patrick Leahy: "This fall, the Director will complete his 10-year term overseeing the FBI. He and I were talking out back earlier, and I do not know when I have seen 10 years go by so quickly, and I am sure the Director feels the same way. He took over just days before the attacks of September 11th. And I told him a reference from Elizabethan England, which I will not repeat here, in the hearing room at that time, but it did seem like everything--it was almost as though they were trying to give the Director his full 10-year term in about the first 10 days, with all that went on. He has overseen a major transformation of the Bureau. While the FBI continues to perform all the functions of a Federal law enforcement agency, it has greatly increased its role in ensuring our National security." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Chuck Grassley, Patrick J. Leahy, and Robert S. Mueller.
United States. Government Printing Office
2012
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Securing the Southwest Border: Perspectives from Beyond the Beltway, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, March 17, 2015
This is a testimony compilation of the March 17, 2015 hearing "Securing the Southwest Border: Perspectives from Beyond the Beltway," held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Chairman Ron Johnson: "Securing our border is incredibly complex. The U.S.-Mexico border stretches 2,000 miles across four states and nine border sectors -- each with its own unique terrain and distinct challenges. For example, the Texas Rio Grande Valley (RGV) sector border is in the middle of the Rio Grande, a narrow, often shallow, and easily navigable river. Meanwhile, in Arizona, two north-south mountain ranges provide cover for smugglers and illegal crossers. Protected lands and a Native American reservation restrict access to approximately 80 percent of the Arizona border. Both push and pull factors drive illegal immigration, and an unsecure border not only contributes to our broken immigration system but also threatens Americans' national security and public safety. Any border security legislation must recognize that this is a multifaceted problem. And this problem is exacerbated by our lack of information. We don't know for sure how many people today are 'living in the shadows.' And, most important, there is no solid way to track illegal flow at our borders." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Chris Cabrera, Mark J. Daniels, Howard G. Buffett, Othal Brand, and Monica Weisberg-Stewart.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2015-03-17
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Ending Modern Day Slavery: The Role of U.S. Leadership, Hearing Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, February 11, 2015
This is a compilation of the February 11, 2015 hearing entitled, "Ending Modern Day Slavery: The Role of U.S. Leadership" before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. From the statement of Sarah Sewall: What do we, in the U.S. government, mean when we talk about human trafficking? Under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (or TVPA), trafficking in persons includes forced labor, forced prostitution of adults, and the prostitution of children. The term human trafficking describes acts of recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, or obtaining a person for compelled labor or commercial sex acts through the use of force, fraud, or coercion, although inducing minors into the commercial sex trade is considered trafficking even if no force, fraud or coercion is involved. It can include, but does not require, movement of individuals. Trafficking in persons harms people and corrodes communities. It corrupts labor markets and global supply chains that are essential to a thriving global economy. It undermines rule of law and stability. Fighting trafficking in persons is the smart thing to do, and it is the right thing to do. As President Obama has said, 'Our fight against human trafficking is one of the great human rights causes of our time, and the United States will continue to lead it.' It is our responsibility as a country and as individuals to protect the universal values of liberty and freedom. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Sarah Sewall.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations
2015-02-11
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Body Cameras: Can Technology Increase Protection for Law Enforcement Officers and the Public? Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, May 19, 2015
This is a testimony compilation of the May 19, 2015 hearing "Body Cameras: Can Technology Increase Protection for Law Enforcement Officers and the Public?" held before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. From the testimony of Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley: "Recent interactions between police and the public have increased the consideration of body cameras to record an officer's work. So it is a good idea to explore the experience of state and local governments that have employed body cameras. Certainly, the potential exists for body cameras to enhance public trust of police. And they may provide evidence to show the public how well law enforcement handles very trying situations. They might also show whether police training is working well. And it is possible that their existence might cause police officers to change how they perform certain aspects of their jobs. Body cameras are relatively inexpensive. But costs associated with their use are considerable. Many practical questions regarding their use need to be thought through. These include determining when cameras would and would not be operating; how privacy of people's homes and of crime victims would be maintained; how footage is to be retained and chain of custody preserved; and what access the public may have to the tapes. The Justice Department has also funded some pilot programs and research to determine the best practices for operation of police body cameras. Before we decide what, if any, federal legislative response is appropriate, we should obtain a good sense of the issues that have arisen in state and local use of body cameras." Statements, letters, and other materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Tim Scott, Lindsay Miller, Wade Henderson, and Jarrod M. Bruder.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary
2015-05-19
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Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice, Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, March 9, 2016
This testimony compilation is from the March 9, 2016 hearing, "Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice," before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. From the opening statement of Chairman Chuck Grassley: "Today I look forward to ensuring that this President isn't abusing his power, and ensuring that the rights of the American people are being protected. I want to discuss whether the President can use his executive authority to empty Guantanamo Bay by sending Al Qaeda terrorists to U.S. prisons. [...] I want to have a conversation about recent policy changes by the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute individuals for corporate wrongdoing, an approach I have long called for since the 2008 financial and mortgage crisis. I want to explore a host of whistleblower issues relevant to the Department, including my recent FBI Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act legislation. I also want to discuss with you yet another example of the Administration stonewalling Congress and using the Department of Justice as a tool for its resistance efforts. The American people are now aware that Secretary Clinton used a private email address and non-government server for all of her official business during her time at the Department of State. Over two thousand emails contain classified information, with some containing Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information, and others relating to Special Access Programs. But the Department and the FBI have refused to officially confirm basic information about the scope and nature of the investigation to this Committee." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Loretta E. Lynch.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary
2016-03-09
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Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, April 28, 2015
This is a compilation of the April 28, 2015 hearing entitled "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security," held before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. From the opening statement of committee chairman Chuck Grassley: "Oversight is a critical function and a constitutional responsibility of the legislative branch. Every year, this committee tries to invite the Secretary of Homeland Security to brief us on the state of affairs of the department. It's an opportunity to question the administration's policies as well as an opportunity for the department to take responsibility for its actions. It's a pleasure to have Secretary Johnson here today. This is the first opportunity for our committee to question him publicly since the President's executive actions on immigration announced last November." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Jeh Johnson.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary
2015-04-28
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S. 1693, The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017, Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, September 19, 2017
This is the September 19, 2017 hearing on "S. 1693, The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. From the opening statement of John Thune: "As many already know, this bill would amend Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to enable victims, as well as State and Federal law enforcement to bring to justice websites that knowingly facilitate sex trafficking. Sex trafficking is an evil that affects every community across America. I think everyone agrees that more must be done to address this horrendous problem. That's why the conversation that we're having today is so important." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Rob Portman, Ron Wyden, Yvonne Ambrose, Xavier Becerra, Eric Goldman, Yiota G. Souras, and Abigail Slater.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
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Way Forward on Homeland Security, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, March 17, 2021
This is the March 17, 2021 hearing on "The Way Forward on Homeland Security," held before the House Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Bennie G. Thompson: "Just as President Trump made DHS less able to carry out its mission, his failed policies also made the homeland less secure. He downplayed the threat of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019], despite the warnings of doctors and scientists, left States to fend for themselves to obtain testing supplies and PPE [personal protective equipment], and failed to implement a National vaccine distribution plan. He sided with Putin and Russia over our own intelligence community, even though our adversary meddled in our elections and hacked into our computer systems. He helped fuel the rise of domestic terrorism in America and incited right-wing violent extremists to attack the United States Capitol. Americans continue to pay the price for these failures, with over half a million dead from COVID-19, experts struggling to understand the scope of the SolarWinds hack, and an unprecedented surge in domestic terrorism. Secretary Mayorkas and the 240,000 dedicated, hard-working men and women of DHS are left to deal with the mess the last administration left behind. This will be no easy task, and Congress should be focused on ensuring the Department has the resources and authorities to do so. [...] Clearly, more will have to be done to respond to this situation while upholding our values. What we must not do is return to the morally bankrupt policies of the last administration toward children. [...] For its part, the Biden administration is working to rebuild DHS, reform our Nation's homeland security policy, and address the situation at the border while upholding our values. However, it cannot be expected to repair in a matter of weeks everything President Trump destroyed over 4 years." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Alejandro Mayorkas.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021
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Privacy Impact Assessment for the Family Reunification Task Force (FRTF)
From the Abstract: "On February 2, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 140111 and ordered the formation of the President's Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families. The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS or the Department) is the Chair and is joined by the Department of State (DoS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department of Justice (DOJ) (collectively known as the Task Force). The Executive Order instructs the Task Force to identify and implement comprehensive strategies that will bring families back together, ensuring that the children and parents who were intentionally separated from each other at the United States/Mexico border are provided support. This Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) is being conducted to analyze the privacy risks associated with the personally identifiable information (PII) collected as part of this effort and document the mitigation strategies implemented to ensure adequate protection of those individuals' privacy."
United States. Department of Homeland Security
2021-09-08
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Civilian Fire Injuries in Residential Buildings (2017-2019)
From the Document: "By definition, civilian fire injuries involved people who were non-fatally injured as a result of a fire and were not on active duty with a firefighting organization. These injuries generally occurred from activities of fire control, escaping from the dangers of fire, or sleeping. Fires resulting in injuries were those where 1 or more injuries occurred. Although this report focuses on fire injuries and fires resulting in injuries, a fatal fire may be included if it also resulted in non-fatal civilian fire injuries. This topical fire report focuses on the characteristics of these injuries as reported to NFIRS [National Fire Incident Reporting System] from 2017 to 2019. NFIRS data are used for the analyses presented throughout this report."
United States Fire Administration; United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2021-07
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Space Operations Command: Commander's Strategic Intent
From the Foreword: "The challenge for Space Operations Command (SpOC), as United States Space Force's Service Component to United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) and the largest of USSPACECOM's Service Components, is to establish an agile, deliberate, and operationally focused way forward for our mission, structure, and culture. We must adapt to our new role at the speed of relevance. We must leverage the best aspects of our heritage while reorienting and embracing new approaches for the environment in which we find ourselves. We are expanding beyond just our time-honored role of Enabling Joint Lethality and Effectiveness, as is clear in two additional warfighting cornerstone responsibilities for space forces outlined in the Space Capstone Publication: Preserving Freedom of Action and Providing Independent Options."
United States. Space Force
2021-04-23?
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[Errata] Legislative Proposals to Strengthen the Voting Rights Act, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, October 17, 2019
This document is a correction issued for the October 17, 2019 hearing on "Legislative Proposals to Strengthen the Voting Rights Act," held before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice of the Committee on the Judiciary.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021
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Citizens United at 10: The Consequences for Democracy and Potential Responses by Congress, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, February 6, 2020
This is the February 6, 2020 hearing on "Citizens United at 10: The Consequences for Democracy and Potential Responses by Congress," held before the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties of the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary. An errata of this hearing correcting the subcommittee name is located here: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=858687]. From the opening statement of Steve Cohen: "This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court's deeply troubling decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. That decision has resulted in the corrosion of our democracy, giving a disproportionate weight to monied interests and drowning out the voices of ordinary Americans. Today's hearing will examine the extent of this corrosion and explore ways to repair the damage that the flood of dark money into our political system has wrought as a result of that decision. [...] Because of these decisions, individuals and corporations can make unlimited contributions to PACs [political action committees] dedicated only to making independent expenditures whose donor disclosure rules are much more opaque, allowing them to accumulate massive amounts of dark money. [...] Perhaps now more than ever, many Americans believe that their elected leaders do not care about them, that politicians only care about raising money and the people who fund those Super PACs that help get them elected, prioritizing narrow interests to the money class or corporations in the political system people feel is rigged against them." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ted Deutch, Pramila Jayapal, Ellen L. Weintraub, Robert Weissman, Bradley A. Smith, and Ciara Torres-Spelliscy.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2020
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Diversity in Recruiting and Retention: Increasing Diversity in the Military--What the Military Services Are Doing, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, December 10, 2019
This is the December 10, 2019 hearing on "Diversity in Recruiting and Retention: Increasing Diversity in the Military--What the Military Services Are Doing," held before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel of the U.S. House Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Jackie Speier: "We are here to discuss what the services are doing to increase diversity, which includes representation of women and people of color. We are stronger when our military represents and connects to those it protects. One small ''warrior caste'' cannot bear the burden of service alone. Our democracy is stronger when we all understand the true cost of war waged on our behalf. Diversity is also an asset. Minorities and women have unique perspectives they bring to the fight and diverse teams are more innovative and effective. We also need to take advantage of all the talent at our disposal. Promoting diversity is also about justice and safety. Women and persons of color have always served in our military, even though for the majority of our history military policies and culture have been hostile to their presence. Those groups are now serving in increasing numbers and we need them more than ever. They deserve the opportunity to excel unencumbered by biases and barriers and free from hate crimes or sexual assaults that threaten their safety." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Pam Campos-Palma, Bishop Garrison, Brian T. Kelly, John B. Nowell, Jr., Michael A. Rocco, Thomas C. Seamands, and Kayla M. Williams.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021
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Military's #MeToo Moment: An Examination of Sexual Assault and Perceived Retaliation in the Department of Defense and at Fort Hood, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, July 29, 2020
This is the July 29, 2020 hearing on "Military's #MeToo Moment: An Examination of Sexual Assault and Perceived Retaliation in the Department of Defense and at Fort Hood," held before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel of the U.S. House Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Jackie Speier: "We are here to discuss a pernicious military culture that time and time again, SAPRO [Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office] report after SAPRO report, exposes an environment that is ripe for sexual harassment, where women are afraid to report their harassers because of a stigma, fear of retaliation, ostracism, or worse, fear that they won't be believed and the harassers won't be held accountable. [...] After Specialist Guillen's sister reported that Specialist Guillen was sexually harassed but afraid to report for fear of retaliation, hundreds of current and former military members, women and men, shared their stories of sexual harassment, assault, and fears of retaliation under the social media #IAmVanessaGuillen and #IAmVanessa." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Melissa A. Bryant, Lucy Del Gaudio, Nathan W. Galbreath, and Patrick J. Wempe.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021
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Recidivism of Prisoners Released in 24 States in 2008: A 10-Year Follow-Up Period (2008-2018)
From the Document: "Among persons released from state prisons in 2008 across 24 states, 82% were arrested at least once during the 10 years following release. The annual arrest percentage declined over time, with 43% of prisoners arrested at least once in Year 1 of their release, 29% arrested in Year 5, and 22% arrested in Year 10. The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) used prisoner records from the National Corrections Reporting Program and criminal history data to analyze the post-release offending patterns of former prisoners both within and outside of the state where they were imprisoned. This report presents findings from BJS's first study of prisoner recidivism over a 10-year period. The study randomly sampled about 73,600 released prisoners to represent the approximately 409,300 state prisoners released across 24 states in 2008. These states provided prisoners' records and the FBI or state identification numbers that are needed to obtain criminal history data on the released prisoners."
United States. Department of Justice
Antenangeli, Leonardo; Durose, Matthew R.
2021-09
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Public Law 117-39: An Act to Amend Section 1113 of the Social Security Act to Provide Authority for Increased Payments for Temporary Assistance to United States Citizens Returned from Foreign Countries, and for Other Purposes
From the Document: "An Act [t]o amend section 1113 of the Social Security Act to provide authority for increased payments for temporary assistance to United States citizens returned from foreign countries, and for other purposes."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021-08-31
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[Errata] Citizens United at 10: The Consequences for Democracy and Potential Responses by Congress, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, February 6, 2020
This Errata corrects the Subcommittee name printed on the original hearing document, which is located here in our library: [https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=858684]. The document title incorrectly uses the words "Civil Justice" instead of "Civil Liberties."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2020
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Legislative Proposals to Strengthen the Voting Rights Act, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice of the Committee on the Judiciary, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, First Session, October 17, 2019
This is the October 17, 2019 hearing on "Legislative Proposals to Strengthen the Voting Rights Act," held before the House Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice of the Committee on the Judiciary. From the Opening Statement of Steve Cohen: "Today's hearing on 'Legislative Proposals to Strengthen the Voting Rights Act' is part of a series of hearings that the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties is holding this Congress to assess ways we can once again give effect to the preclearance requirement of section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 19." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Terri A. Sewell, J.M. (Morgan) Kousser, Thomas A. Saenz, Bryan P. Tyson, Bryan Sells, John Eastman, Arturo Vargas, John C. Yang, and Janai Nelson.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021
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Review of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, June 17, 2021
This is the June 17, 2021 hearing on "A Review of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security," held before the House Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Bennie G. Thompson: "Overall, the Biden administration is requesting $52 billion for DHS, roughly equal to the fiscal year 2021 funding level. Though there is always room for improvement, the administration's request would provide the Department with the resources necessary to meet its diverse and ever-evolving mission. The request prioritizes funding to improve Federal cybersecurity, respond to heightened domestic terrorism threats, and enhance border capabilities. It invests in creating a fairer and more equitable immigration system, preparing local communities for the effects of natural disasters, and revitalizing the Department's research and development capabilities. It further seeks to strengthen National resiliency in these critical areas. Many of these homeland security priorities were all but ignored by the last administration. I am pleased the Biden administration is giving these matters the attention and resources they demand." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Alejandro N. Mayorkas.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021
