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Iraq: Oil-For-Food Program, Illicit Trade, and Investigations [Updated January 24, 2007]
"The ('oil-for-food') program terminated following the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, the assumption of sovereignty by an interim Iraqi government on June 28, 2004, and the lifting of Saddam-era U.N. sanctions. However, after the fall of the regime, there were new allegations of mismanagement and abuse of the program, including allegations that Saddam Hussein's regime manipulated the program to influence U.N. officials, contractors, and politicians and businessmen in numerous countries. New attention also has been focused on Iraq's oil sales to neighboring countries outside the control or monitoring of the U.N. OFFP. Several investigations revealed evidence of corruption and mismanagement on the part of some U.N. officials and contractors involved with the OFFP, and called into question the lack of action on the part of U.N. Sanctions Committee members, including the United States, to halt Iraq's profitable oil sales outside of the program over a ten year period."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Katzman, Kenneth; Blanchard, Christopher M.
2007-01-24
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Qatar: Background and U.S. Relations [Updated March 1, 2007)
"Qatar, a small peninsular country in the Persian Gulf, has emerged as an important ally of the United States since the late 1990s and currently serves as host to major U.S. military facilities for command, basing, and equipment pre-positioning. Qatar holds the third largest proven natural gas reserves in the world, and its small population enjoys the highest per capita income of any Middle Eastern country. The Emir of Qatar, Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has embarked upon a limited course of political liberalization since replacing his father in a bloodless palace coup in 1995. The Emir also has undertaken several projects to diversify Qatar's economy and improve educational opportunities for Qatari citizens. As part of Qatar's liberalization experiment, the Qatari monarchy founded Al Jazeera, the Arab world's first all-news satellite television network, in 1995. In an April 2003 referendum, Qatari voters approved a new constitution that officially granted women the right to vote and run for national office. Elections for Qatar's Central Municipal Council will be held in April 2007. Under the new constitution, elections for a partially elected national assembly are expected to take place some time in 2007."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Blanchard, Christopher M.
2007-03-01
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Drug Trafficking and North Korea: Issues for U.S. Policy [Updated January 25, 2007]
"At least 50 documented incidents in more than 20 countries around the world, many involving arrest or detention of North Korean diplomats, link North Korea to drug trafficking. Such events, in the context of credible, but unproven, allegations of large scale state sponsorship of drug production and trafficking, raise important issues for the United States and its allies in combating international drug trafficking. The challenge to policy makers is how to pursue an effective counter drug policy and comply with U.S. law which may require cutting off aid to North Korea while pursuing other high-priority U.S. foreign policy objectives including: (1) limiting possession and production of weapons of mass destruction; (2) limiting ballistic missile production and export; (3) curbing terrorism, counterfeiting, and international crime; and (4) addressing humanitarian needs."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Perl, Raphael
2007-01-25
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Drug Trafficking and North Korea [Updated November 27, 2006]
"At least 50 documented incidents in more than 20 countries around the world, many involving arrest or detention of North Korean diplomats, link North Korea to drug trafficking. Such events, in the context of credible, but unproven, allegations of large scale state sponsorship of drug production and trafficking, raise important issues for the United States and its allies in combating international drug trafficking. The challenge to policy makers is how to pursue an effective counter drug policy and comply with U.S. law which may require cutting off aid to North Korea while pursuing other high-priority U.S. foreign policy objectives including: (1) limiting possession and production of weapons of mass destruction; (2) limiting ballistic missile production and export; (3) curbing terrorism, counterfeiting, and international crime; and (4) addressing humanitarian needs."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Perl, Raphael
2003-11-27
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Central Asia's Security: Issues and Implications for U.S. Interests [Updated January 7, 2005]
"The Central Asian states (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) face common security challenges from crime, corruption, terrorism, and faltering commitments to economic and democratic reforms. Security in the region is likely in the near term to vary by country, since cooperation among them remains halting. Kyrgyzstan's and Tajikistan's futures are most clouded by ethnic and regional tensions, and corruption in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan could spoil benefits from the development of their ample energy resources. Authoritarianism and poverty in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan could contribute to succession crises. Kyrgyzstan's emerging civil society may help the relatively small nation to safeguard its independence, and Turkmenistan's ethnic homogeneity could put it in good stead, but both contain fractious regions and clans. Uzbekistan could become a regional power able to take the lead on policy issues common to Central Asia and to resist undue influence from more powerful outside powers, because of its large territory and population (57 million) and energy and other resources. However, tensions between Uzbekistan and other Central Asian states stymy regional cooperation. Internal political developments in several bordering or close-by states may have a large impact on Central Asian security. These developments include a possibly more authoritarian and globalist Russia, ethnic and political instability in China, political liberalization in Iran, or re-surging drug production and Islamic extremism in Afghanistan."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Nichol, James P.
2005-01-07
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Drug Trafficking and North Korea [Updated March 4, 2005]
"At least 50 documented incidents in more than 20 countries around the world, many involving arrest or detention of North Korean diplomats, link North Korea to drug trafficking. Such events, in the context of credible, but unproven, allegations of large scale state sponsorship of drug production and trafficking, raise important issues for the United States and its allies in combating international drug trafficking. The challenge to policy makers is how to pursue an effective counter drug policy and comply with U.S. law which may require cutting off aid to North Korea while pursuing other high-priority U.S. foreign policy objectives including: (1) limiting possession and production of weapons of mass destruction; (2) limiting ballistic missile production and export; (3) curbing terrorism, counterfeiting, and international crime; and (4) addressing humanitarian needs."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Perl, Raphael
2005-03-04
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Afghanistan: U.S. Foreign Assistance [July 14, 2009]
"The U.S. program of assistance to Afghanistan is intended to stabilize and strengthen the Afghan economic, social, political, and security environment so as to blunt popular support for extremist forces in the region. Since 2001, nearly $38 billion has been appropriated toward this effort. More than half of U.S. assistance--roughly 54%--has gone to security programs, mostly the training and equipping of Afghan forces. Another 32% has gone to development and humanitarian-related activities from infrastructure to private sector support. About 5% has been targeted at governance and democratization efforts. More than 9% has been directed to counternarcotics programs. Key U.S. agencies providing aid are the Department of Defense (56% of aid), the Agency for International Development (28%), the Department of State (14%), and the Department of Agriculture (1%). […]. This report provides a 'big picture' overview of the U.S. aid program and congressional action. It describes what various aid agencies report they are doing in Afghanistan. It does not address the effectiveness of their programs. It will be updated as events warrant."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Tarnoff, Curt
2009-07-14
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Saudi Arabia: Background and U.S. Relations [December 16, 2009]
"The 111th Congress and the Obama Administration may consider further agreements and initiatives to implement or enhance these arrangements. The Obama Administration requested $400,000 in border security assistance and $65,000 in International Military Education and Training (IMET) funding for Saudi Arabia in FY2010. Section 7041 of the FY2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3288) would prohibit the use of funds appropriated by the bill for assistance to Saudi Arabia, subject to national security waiver authority granted to the Secretary of State. This report provides background information about Saudi Arabia and analyzes current issues in U.S.-Saudi relations."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Blanchard, Christopher M.
2009-12-16
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Liberia's Post-War Recovery: Key Issues and Developments [Updated March 21, 2006]
"This report covers recent developments in Liberia, a small, poor West African country. Liberia held elections in October 2005, with a presidential run-off in November - a key step in a post-conflict transition and peace-building process that began following its second civil war in a decade. The latter war began in 1999, escalated in 2000, and ended in 2003. It pitted the forces of Charles Taylor, elected president in 1997 after Liberia's first civil war (1989-1997), against two armed anti-Taylor rebel groups. It also affected neighboring states, which accepted Liberian refugees and, in some cases, hosted anti-Taylor forces and became targets of armed aggression by the Taylor regime."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Cook, Nicolas
2006-03-21
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Indonesia: Domestic Politics, Strategic Dynamics, and American Interests [Updated April 3, 2006]
"Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country and the most populous Muslim nation. It is also a moderate Muslim state which is strategically positioned astride key sea lanes which link East Asia with the energy resources of the Middle East. Indonesia is also seen by many as an increasingly valuable partner in the war against radical Islamist militants in Southeast Asia. Jakarta is continuing to democratize and develop its civil society and rule of law under the leadership of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who many view as effective and reform minded. However, a legacy of abuse of human rights by the military which stems from the era of former President Suharto remains unresolved. United States foreign policy concerns have focused on building relations with Indonesia to more effectively counter the rise of militant Islamist extremists as well as develop relations with a geopolitically important state through which strategic sea lanes link the Middle East and Northeast Asia. The United States has also sought to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in Indonesia in addition to promoting American trade and investment interests there."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
2006-04-03
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Qatar: Background and U.S. Relations [Updated November 7, 2006]
"Qatar, a small peninsular country in the Persian Gulf, has emerged as an important ally of the United States since the late 1990s and currently serves as host to major U.S. military facilities for command, basing, and equipment pre-positioning. Qatar holds the third largest proven natural gas reserves in the world, and its small population enjoys the highest per capita income of any Middle Eastern country. The Emir of Qatar, Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has embarked upon a limited course of political liberalization since replacing his father in a bloodless palace coup in 1995. The Emir also has undertaken several projects to diversify Qatar's economy and improve educational opportunities for Qatari citizens. As part of Qatar's liberalization experiment, the Qatari monarchy founded Al Jazeera, the Arab worlds first all-news satellite television network, in 1995. In an April 2003 referendum, Qatari voters approved a new constitution that officially granted women the right to vote and run for national office. Under the new constitution, elections for a partially elected national assembly will take place some time in late 2006 or 2007."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Blanchard, Christopher M.
2006-11-07
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Qatar: Background and U.S. Relations [Updated December 21, 2005]
"Qatar, a small peninsular country in the Persian Gulf, has emerged as an important ally of the United States since the late 1990s and currently serves as host to major U.S. military facilities for command, basing, and equipment pre-positioning. Qatar holds the third largest proven natural gas reserves in the world, and its small population enjoys the highest per capita income of any Middle Eastern country. The Emir of Qatar, Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has embarked upon a limited course of political liberalization since replacing his father in a bloodless palace coup in 1995. The Emir also has undertaken several projects to diversify Qatar's economy and improve educational opportunities for Qatari citizens. As part of Qatar's liberalization experiment, the Qatari monarchy founded Al Jazeera, the Arab worlds first all-news satellite television network, in 1995. In an April 2003 referendum, Qatari voters approved a new constitution that officially granted women the right to vote and run for national office. Under the new constitution, elections for a partially elected national assembly will take place some time in late 2006 or 2007."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Blanchard, Christopher M.
2005-12-21
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Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment [April 3, 2006]
"The proposed acquisitions of major operations in six major U.S. ports by Dubai Ports World and of Unocal by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) sparked intense concerns among some Members of Congress and the public and has reignited the debate over what role foreign acquisitions play in U.S. national security. The United States actively promotes internationally the national treatment of foreign firms. Some Members of Congress and others are concerned with this policy, however, particularly with how it applies to allowing government owned companies unlimited access to the Nation's industrial base. Much of this debate focuses on the activities of a relatively obscure committee, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Exon-Florio provision, which gives the President broad powers to block certain types of foreign investment."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Jackson, James K., 1949-
2006-04-03
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Exon-Florio National Security Test for Foreign Investment [Updated March 21, 2006]
"The proposed acquisitions of major operations in six major U.S. ports by Dubai Ports World and of Unocal by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) sparked intense concerns among some Members of Congress and the public and has reignited the debate over what role foreign acquisitions play in U.S. national security. While the United States actively promotes internationally the policy of relaxing rules concerning foreign investment, including the national treatment of foreign firms, some Members of Congress and others are concerned with this policy as it relates to allowing foreign, and particularly government-owned companies, unlimited access to the Nations industrial base. Much of this debate focuses on the activities of a relatively obscure committee, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Exon-Florio provision, which gives the President broad powers to block certain types of foreign investment."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Jackson, James K., 1949-
2006-03-21
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Saudi Arabia: Background and U.S. Relations [September 20, 2016]
"The kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ruled by the Al Saud family since its founding in 1932, wields significant global influence through its administration of the birthplace of the Islamic faith and by virtue of its large oil reserves. Close U.S.-Saudi official relations have survived a series of challenges since the 1940s. In recent years, shared concerns over Sunni Islamist extremist terrorism and Iranian government policies have provided some renewed logic for continued strategic cooperation. Political upheaval and conflict in the Middle East and North Africa appear to be straining bilateral ties, but the full effect has yet to be determined. [...] Current U.S. policy seeks to coordinate with Saudi leaders on regional issues and help them respond to domestic economic and security challenges. Time will tell whether U.S. initiatives and, more importantly, Saudi leaders' decisions will ensure stability. Shared security challenges have long defined U.S.-Saudi relations, and questions about Saudi domestic and foreign policy may become more pertinent as leadership changes occur in the kingdom and as conflicts and competition continue in the Middle East region. Saudi leaders' assertiveness in confronting perceived threats and the effects of their sharpening tensions with Iran could affect U.S. security interests, including with regard to Yemen, Egypt, Bahrain, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Iran. Congress may examine these developments when considering the scope, terms, and merits of ongoing U.S.-Saudi partnership, proposed arms sales, and security commitments."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Blanchard, Christopher M.
2016-09-20
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Qatar: Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy [September 7, 2016]
"The state of Qatar, a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Oman), has employed its ample financial resources to try to "punch above its weight" on regional and international affairs. Qatar has intervened, directly and indirectly, in several regional conflicts-sometimes in partnership with the United States and sometimes along with other GCC states. It has also sought to establish itself as an indispensable interlocutor on some issues, such as those involving the Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas, the Taliban insurgent group in Afghanistan, some Syrian rebel groups, Lebanon, and Sudan. […]The Qatari government is helping the United States combat Islamist terrorist organizations. However, radical Islamist organizations profess ideologies that are attractive to some Qatari citizens, and there have been repeated accusations by international observers that wealthy Qataris have contributed funds and services to these groups. Members of Congress generally have taken into account these and all the other aspects of Qatar's policies in consideration of U.S. arms sales to Qatar. […] Qatar is wrestling with the downturn in global crude oil prices since 2014, as are the other GCC states, Qatar appeared to be better positioned to weather the downturn than are most of the other GCC states because of its development of a large natural gas export infrastructure and its small population. However, natural gas prices are also down, and Qatar shares with virtually all the other GCC states a lack of economic diversification and reliance on revenues from sales of hydrocarbon products."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Katzman, Kenneth
2016-09-07
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South Dakota's Management of Homeland Security Grant Program Awards for Fiscal Years 2010 Through 2012
From the Executive Summary: "Public Law 110-53, 'Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007', as amended, requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) to audit individual states' and territories' management of State Homeland Security Program and, where applicable, Urban Areas Security Initiative grants. This report responds to the reporting requirement for South Dakota. The audit objectives were to determine whether the State distributed and spent State Homeland Security Program grant funds effectively and efficiently, and in compliance with applicable Federal laws and regulations. We also addressed the extent to which grant funds enhanced the State's ability to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other manmade disasters."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2014-05
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National Flood Insurance Program's Management Letter for FY 2013 DHS Financial Statements Audit
From the Document: "This report contains 4 observations and 12 recommendations related to internal control for management's consideration. The observations did not meet the criteria to be reported in the 'Independent Auditors' Report on DHS' FY 2013 Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting' dated December 11, 2013, which was included in the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) fiscal year (FY) 2013 Agency Financial Report."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2014-05
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Information Technology Management Letter for the United States Coast Guard Component of the FY 2013 Department of Homeland Security's Financial Statement Audit
From the Objective: "We have audited the financial statements of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) for the year ended September 30, 2013 (referred to herein as the 'fiscal year (FY) 2013 financial statements'). In connection with our audit of the FY 2013 financial statements, we performed an evaluation of selected general information technology (IT) controls (GITCs) and IT application controls at the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG or Coast Guard) to assist in planning and performing our audit engagement."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2014-05
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'Reasonable Encouragement to Our Home Industry': The Republican Party's Response to the Coronavirus
From the Key Points: "[1] Conservatives and libertarians have criticized congressional Republicans for responding to the coronavirus pandemic with deficit-financed stimulus. [2] While the deficit is no doubt an issue that deserves more attention, Republican responses--particularly the efforts to prop up the business community--are in keeping with the party's long-established ideology. [3] Since its founding, the Republican Party has had a close connection to American business, and, viewed in this light, its response to the coronavirus is consistent with party orthodoxy."
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Cost, Jay
2020-10
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Sexual Harassment: NNSA Could Improve Prevention and Response Efforts in Its Nuclear Security Forces, Report to the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives
From the GAO (Government Accountability Office) Highlights: "Federal law prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace. Besides being harmful to those harassed, sexual harassment can decrease organizational performance and increase turnover. In January 2019, public allegations of sexual harassment in NNSA's [National Nuclear Security Administration] nuclear security forces drew attention to this issue. House Report 116-120 provided that GAO review sexual harassment in NNSA's nuclear security force. This report examines (1) what NNSA and its contractors know about the prevalence of sexual harassment in their nuclear security forces, (2) the extent to which NNSA and its contractors implement EEOC [U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission] recommendations to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, and (3) the extent to which EEOC found that NNSA and DOE [Department of Energy] meet its requirements relevant to sexual harassment. GAO reviewed information on sexual harassment and programs to address such harassment at DOE and NNSA from fiscal years 2015 through 2020."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2021-04
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Management Letter for the FY 2013 DHS Financial Statements and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Audit
From the Memorandum: "Attached for your information is our final report, 'Management Letter for the FY 2013 DHS Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting Audit'. This report contains observations and recommendations related to internal control deficiencies that were not required to be reported in the 'Independent Auditors' Report' over the fiscal year (FY) 2013 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) financial statements and internal control over financial reporting. Internal control deficiencies which are considered significant deficiencies were reported, as required, in the 'Independent Auditors' Report', dated December 11, 2013, which was included in the FY 2013 DHS 'Agency Financial Report.'"
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2014-04
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S. Rept. 116-188: TSA Credential and Endorsement Harmonization Act of 2019, Report, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, December 19, 2019
From the Purpose of the Bill: "This legislation requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop a plan to expand TSA PreCheck eligibility to relevant Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME)-endorsed individuals. The bill would allow TSA to establish an alternative fee structure to carry out the program."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019-12-19
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Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive [October 19, 2018]
"As 2018 winds down, unification talks intended to end the division of Cyprus after 54 years as a politically separated nation and 44 years as a physically divided country remain suspended. Recent developments, however, suggest the negotiations could resume before the end of 2018. Nevertheless, the long-sought bizonal, bicommunal, federal solution for the island remains elusive and new options have begun to surface. The negotiations were suspended in July 2017, when talks held at Crans Montana, Switzerland, between Republic of Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci collapsed over the sensitive issues of Turkish troop levels on the island, future security guarantees, and political equality sought by the Turkish Cypriots. Cyprus negotiations typically have been characterized as exhibiting periodic levels of optimism, quickly tempered by the political reality that difficult times between Greek and Turkish Cypriots always lay ahead. Such was the case at Crans Montana, as the optimism expressed before the negotiations fell victim to the harsh realities of five decades of separation, mistrust, misunderstanding, and, in some cases, both sides' inability to make the necessary concessions to reach a final settlement."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Morelli, Vincent L.
2018-10-19
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Economic Adjustment Assistance: Experts' Proposed Reform Options to Better Serve Workers Experiencing Economic Disruption, Report to the Honorable Chris Coons, U.S. Senate
From the Highlights: "Various economic disruptions, such as policy changes that affect global trade or the defense or energy industries and shifts in immigration, globalization, or automation, can lead to widespread job loss among workers within an entire region, industry, or occupation. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked about options for reforming the current policies and programs for helping workers weather economic disruption. This report describes a range of options, identified by experts, to reform the current policies and programs for helping workers weather economic disruption."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2021-04
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Victims of Identity Theft, 2018
From the Document: "In 2018, an estimated 23 million persons, or about 9% of all United States residents age 16 or older, reported that they had been victims of identity theft during the prior 12 months[.] Five percent of residents age 16 or older had experienced at least one incident involving the misuse of an existing credit card, and 4% had experienced the misuse of an existing bank account. One percent reported the misuse of their personal information to open a new account. Less than 1% had experienced the misuse of their personal information for other fraudulent purposes, such as for getting medical care, a job, or governmental benefits. Financial losses due to identity theft totaled $15.1 billion among the 16.3 million victims age 16 or older with known losses of $1 or more (70% of all victims). Tis report uses data from the 2018 Identity Theft Supplement (ITS) to the National Crime Victimization Survey. From January to June 2018, the ITS collected data from persons about their experience with identity theft during the 12 months preceding the interview."
United States. Bureau of Justice Statistics
Harrell, Erika, 1976-
2021-04
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COVID-19: HHS Should Clarify Agency Roles for Emergency Return of U.S. Citizens During a Pandemic, Report to Congressional Addressees
From the Highlights: "HHS [Department of Health and Human Services] provides temporary assistance to U.S. citizens repatriated by the Department of State (State) from a foreign country because of destitution, illness, threat of war, or similar crises through the U.S. Repatriation Program. In January and February 2020, HHS assisted State in repatriating individuals from Wuhan, China, and the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan, to the U.S. HHS quarantined repatriates at five Department of Defense (DOD) installations to ensure they did not infect others with COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was asked to examine HHS's COVID-19 repatriation efforts to ensure the health and safety of those involved in the response. This report examines HHS's coordination and management of its COVID-19 repatriation response."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2021-04
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Advanced Training Center Acquisition
From the Document: "U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is responsible for regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing regulations, including those related to trade, customs, and immigration. CBP's Advanced Training Center in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, provides advanced law enforcement training to CBP personnel. We performed this audit to determine whether CBP provided effective oversight and managed the fourth phase of the Advanced Training Center acquisition in accordance with Federal, departmental, and Component requirements."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2014-02
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Vermont's Management of State Homeland Security Program Grants Awarded During Fiscal Years 2010 Through 2012
From the Executive Summary: "Public Law 110‐53, 'Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007', as amended, requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) to audit individual States' management of State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative grants. This report responds to the reporting requirement for the State of Vermont. The audit objectives were to determine whether the State distributed, administered, and spent State Homeland Security Program grant funds strategically, effectively, and in compliance with laws, regulations, and guidance. We also addressed the extent to which funds awarded enhanced the ability of State grantees to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other manmade disasters. The State of Vermont received grant awards of approximately $14.6 million in State Homeland Security Program grant funds for fiscal years 2010 through 2012."
United States. Department of Homeland Security. Office of Inspector General
2014-03
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S. Rept. 116-187: Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act, Report, Including Cost Estimate of the Congressional Budget Office, December 19, 2019
From the Document: "This legislation would provide TSA PreCheck as a no cost benefit for qualified Veterans who are amputees, blind, or paralyzed. [...] According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the use of TSA PreCheck in conjunction with TSA Cares (a helpline for veterans with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances) would provide the best experience for these disabled veterans. There are approximately 70,000 amputee veterans, 100,000 paralyzed veterans, and 130,000 legally blind veterans in this country. Providing no-cost TSA PreCheck to selected severely disabled veterans would make it easier and less time consuming for them to clear the checkpoint. TSA has stated that available carryover funds would cover the initial enrollment fee for all covered disabled veterans (5 years) without impact to TSA PreCheck fees charged to others."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019-12-19
