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Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism: Examining the Threat of Racially, Ethnically, Religiously, and Politically Motivated Attacks, Part I, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, August 3, 2021
This is the August 3, 2021 hearing on "Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism: Examining the Threat of Racially, Ethnically, Religiously, and Politically Motivated Attacks, Part One" held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Wade Henderson, Eric Fingerhut, John Yang, Paul Goldenberg, and Seth G. Jones. The duration of the video is 2 hours, 16 minutes, and 1 second.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2021
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Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism: Examining the Threat of Racially, Ethnically, Religiously, and Politically Motivated Attacks, Part II, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, August 5, 2021
This is the August 5, 2021 hearing on "Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism: Examining the Threat of Racially, Ethnically, Religiously, and Politically Motivated Attacks, Part Two" held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Elizabeth Neumann, Maya Berry, Jonathan Greenblatt, and Brian Levin. The duration of the video is 1 hours, 55 minutes, and 6 seconds.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2021-08-05
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Threats to Critical Infrastructure: Examining the Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, First Session, June 8, 2021
This is the June 8, 2021 hearing on "Threats to Critical Infrastructure: Examining the Colonial Pipeline Cyber Attack," held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Joseph A. Blount. The duration of the video is 1 hour, 47 minutes, and 20 seconds.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2021-06-08
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Cybersecurity, Terrorism, and Beyond: Addressing Evolving Threats to the Homeland, Hearing Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, September 10, 2014
This testimony compilation is from the September 10, 2014 hearing "Cybersecurity, Terrorism, and Beyond: Addressing Evolving Threats to the Homeland," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Thomas R. Carper: "Almost every year, this committee holds a hearing to review a multitude of threats to our homeland and examine how our government is working to counter them. We routinely hear from the Department of Homeland Security, the FBI and the National Counter Terrorism Center about how we can best keep Americans safe from those who seek to carry out deadly attacks against our country and its people. We also hear about actors in cyberspace that want to drain our bank accounts, shut down our financial system and our electric grid, steal our individually identifiable information and our identities, as well as the R & D [Research & Development] that will enable American businesses and our military to remain pre-eminent in the world. Assessing these ever-changing, broad threats and making sure our government continues to hone its ability to stop them remains a top priority for this committee, particularly as we approach another 9/11 anniversary. This year, our hearing takes on an added significance, as our nation confronts a growing terrorist threat in Iraq and Syria. As we sit here today, our military is engaging in limited airstrikes in Iraq in an effort to dislodge and repel that threat. Later this evening, President Obama will address our nation. He is expected to share with us and the world the steps that he is recommending be taken in Iraq and in Syria to reverse the expansion of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and enable the people who live in those countries to reclaim their lives." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Thomas R. Carper, Francis X. Taylor, Suzanne E. Spaulding, Nicholas J. Rasmussen, and Robert Anderson, Jr.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2014-09-10
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Data Breach on the Rise: Protecting Personal Information from Harm, Hearing Before U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, April 2, 2014
This is a compilation of the April 2, 2014 hearing on "Data Breach on the Rise" held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Thomas R. Carper: "There is no doubt that technology has evolved rapidly, particularly over the last decade. And these advances will continue to grow exponentially in the coming years. Technology that, 10 years ago, could have been something out of a science-fiction movie, is now a part of our daily lives. As we embrace the latest technology both at home and in the workplace, there is little doubt that more of our sensitive personal information is at risk of being compromised. Whether it is stored on the electronic devices we use daily or on a company server, this data can be vulnerable to theft. As the way we communicate and do business has evolved, so have the tactics used by criminals to steal our money and personal information. Today's cyber criminals run sophisticated operations and are discovering how to manipulate computer networks and make off with troves of personal data. These data breaches have become much more prevalent, with a new one seemingly being reported almost every day." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Thomas R. Carper, Tom Coburn, Edith Ramirez, William Noonan, Gregory C. Wilshusen, Tim Pawlenty, Sandra L. Kennedy, and Tiffany O. Jones.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2014-04-02
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Federal Interagency Response to the Coronavirus and Preparing for Future Global Pandemics, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, March 5, 2020 [video]
This video is from the March 5, 2020 hearing on "Federal Interagency Response to the Coronavirus and Preparing for Future Global Pandemics," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kenneth T. Cuccinelli and Robert Kadlec. The length of the video is 2 hours, 25 minutes, and 54 seconds.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2020-03-05
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Federal Cybersecurity: America's Data 'Still' at Risk, Staff Report, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, August 2021
From the Executive Summary: "In June 2019, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (Subcommittee) issued a bipartisan report titled: 'Federal Cybersecurity: America's Data at Risk' (the 2019 Report). That report highlighted systemic failures of eight key Federal agencies to comply with Federal cybersecurity standards identified by agencies' inspectors general. [...] This report revisits those same eight agencies two years later. What this report finds is stark. Inspectors general identified many of the same issues that have plagued Federal agencies for more than a decade. Seven agencies made minimal improvements, and only DHS managed to employ and effective cybersecurity regime for 2020. As such, this report find that these seven Federal agencies still have not met the basic cybersecurity standards necessary to protect America's sensitive data."
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2021-08
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Securing the Border: Understanding and Addressing the Root Causes of Central American Migration to the United States, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, March 25, 2015
This is a testimony compilation of the March 25, 2015 hearing "Securing the Border: Understanding and Addressing the Root Causes of Central American Migration to the United States," held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Chairman Ron Johnson: "Many of those who entered the U.S. illegally last summer remain here today. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 60,387 unaccompanied children have been released to relatives or sponsors living in the United States awaiting an immigration judge to determine their fate. The question is, how many will comply with their 'notice to appear' and actually show up at their court hearings? We learned last summer just how dangerous the trek through the Central America-Mexico corridor was. By enticing people to make that journey, we need to acknowledge that our laws and actions incentivize individuals to subject themselves and their children to a dangerous, horrific and sometimes deadly journey. There is no doubt that violence and poverty drive many to flee their home countries -- the 'push factors.' But an El Paso Intelligence Center report stated that for 219 of the 230 children and migrant families interviewed, the primary reason for illegally migrating to the U.S. was the belief that they could stay. In other words, our broken immigration laws and ineffective enforcement actions incentivized their illegal entry. This hearing examines the root causes of Central American migration to the United States. Our government witnesses will explain what the U.S. government is doing to address the root causes of illegal immigration from three Central America countries, specifically Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: William Kandel, Roger F. Noriega, Adolfo A. Franco, Eric L. Olson, Alan D. Bersin, Francisco Palmieri, and Kenneth E. Tovo.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2015-03-25
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Challenges at the Border: Examining and Addressing the Root Causes Behind the Rise in Apprehensions at the Southern Border, Hearing Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, July 16, 2014
This is testimony from the July 16, 2014 hearing, "Challenges at the Border: Examining and Addressing the Root Causes Behind the Rise in Apprehensions at the Southern Border" held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Thomas R. Carper: "At last week's hearing, we examined the Administration's response to the current humanitarian challenge at our southern border with Mexico, where unprecedented numbers of undocumented Central American children and families are seeking to enter the United States. Today, we are here to discuss the root causes of this surge in migration from Central America. [...] This is a humanitarian crisis, one that the Administration and Secretary Johnson are taking extremely seriously. Many of the Central American children and families arriving at our borders have heartbreaking stories to tell. We will hear about some of those stories shortly. I believe they require a humane response and one that honors our obligations under U.S. and international law -- and is consistent with the admonition that we should love our neighbors as we love ourselves." " Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michael Shifter, Eric L. Olson, Eric Farnsworth, Richard Jones, and Bryan Roberts.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2014-07-16
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Visa Waiver Program: Implications for U.S. National Security, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, March 12, 2015
This is a testimony compilation from the March 12, 2015 hearing "Visa Waiver Program: Implications for U.S. National Security," held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Chairman Ron Johnson: "Today's hearing will evaluate the security, economic and public diplomacy implications of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Specifically, we convened this hearing to examine the security screening and information-sharing mechanisms in place to ensure the VWP remains a secure travel program. The VWP allows nationals from 38 participating countries to visit the United States visafree for a period of 90 days or less. To prevent terrorists from exploiting the VWP, U.S. Customs and Border Protection uses the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to compare a passenger's biographic information against law enforcement and national security databases. The VWP serves as an important economic tool for the United States, promoting tourism, trade and investment. According to the Congressional Research Service, in fiscal year 2012, 19.1 million visitors entered the United States under the VWP, representing 40 percent of all foreign travelers. Similarly, the VWP enhances the United States' bilateral relationships with participating countries by setting mutually beneficial security standards and providing an instrument to combat terrorist travel." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michael Chertoff, Marc Frey, Brian Jenkins, Mark Koumans, Maureen Dugan, and Edward Ramotowski.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2015-03-12
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Securing the Border: Definiing the Current Population Living in the Shadows and Addressing Futurer Flows, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, March 26, 2015
This is a testimony compilation from the March 26, 2015 hearing "Securing the Border: Definiing the Current Population Living in the Shadows and Addressing Futurer Flows," held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Chairman Ron Johnson: "During fiscal year 2014, U.S. Customs and Border Protection apprehended 51,705 unaccompanied minors from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. For the first time since FY2009, the number of Central American children exceeded the number of Mexican children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally. The vast majority of those attempted to enter the U.S. through the Rio Grande Valley sector in Texas. […] Many of those who entered the U.S. illegally last summer remain here today. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 60,387 unaccompanied children have been released to relatives or sponsors living in the United States awaiting an immigration judge to determine their fate. The question is, how many will comply with their 'notice to appear' and actually show up at their court hearings? […] This hearing examines the root causes of Central American migration to the United States. Our government witnesses will explain what the U.S. government is doing to address the root causes of illegal immigration from three Central America countries, specifically Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. I am also interested in learning what Congress can do to reduce some of the incentives, or 'pull factors.'" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Jeffrey S. Passel, Daniel Garza, Madeline Zavodny, Randel K. Johnson, and Marc R. Rosenblum.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2015-03-26
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Perspectives from the DHS Frontline: Evaluating Staffing Resources and Requirements, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, March 22, 2017
This testimony compilation made by the HSDL staff is from the March 22, 2017 hearing, "Perspectives from the DHS Frontline: Evaluating Staffing Resources and Requirements," before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The purpose of this hearing was to, "provide a frontline perspective on the unique hiring and retention challenges these agencies face. We will seek to understand what is causing delays in the hiring process and discuss how Congress can help. We must ensure that the Department has the workforce to achieve its vital mission of securing the homeland." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Brandon Judd, Anthony M. Reardon, and Chris Crane.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2017-03-22
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Whistleblower Retaliation at the Hanford Nuclear Site: Hearing Before U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, March 11, 2014
This is a compilation of the March 11, 2014 hearing on "Whistleblower Retaliation at the Hanford Nuclear Site" held before the Senate Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight. The testimonies in this hearing discuss a variety of topics, including "safety culture and related issues at the Department of Energy's [DOE] Hanford Site Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP)," "DOE efforts to improve workplace safety culture," the "company-wide commitment to safety and...policies in place to elicit and address employees' safety concerns," and the process of safety disposing of radioactive waste. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Bill Eckroade, Matt Moury, James Taylor, and Michael Graham.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2014-03-11
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Homeland Security Department's Budget Submission for Fiscal Year 2010: Hearing Before the U.S. Senate, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, First Session, May 12, 2009
From Janet Napolitano's opening statement: "The Department of Homeland Security's Budget will strengthen current efforts that are vital to the nation's security, bolster DHS' ability to respond to emerging and evolving threats, and allow DHS to embrace new responsibilities in order to secure the nation. This Budget puts forward critical investments in the protection of the American people." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Joseph Lieberman, Susan Collins, Michael F. Bennet, John McCain, Mary L. Landrieu, Thomas S. Carper, Claire McCaskill, Daniel K. Akaka, and Janet A. Mapolitano.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2009-05-12
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Oversight of the Transportation Security Administration: First-Hand and Government Watchdog Accounts of Agency Challenges, Hearing Before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, June 9, 2015
This is a testimony compilation of the June 9, 2015 hearing on "Oversight of the Transportation Security Administration: First-Hand and Government Watchdog Accounts of Agency Challenges" held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Ron Johnson: "Recent media accounts and reports issued by the Government Accountability Office and the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General have identified numerous problems within the agency that raise questions about whether TSA [Transportation Security Administration] is effectively fulfilling its mission. Specifically, serious questions have been raised about potential mismanagement, wasteful procedures, retaliation against whistleblowers, low morale and security gaps within TSA. These matters are troubling and must be addressed." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: John Roth, Jennifer Grover, Robert J. MacLean, and Rebecca Roering.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2015-06-09
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Ideology and Terror: Understanding the Tools, Tactics, and Techniques of Violent Extremism, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, June 14, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the June 14, 2017 hearing on "Ideology and Terror: Understanding the Tools, Tactics, and Techniques of Violent Extremism," held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Ron Johnson: "Today's hearing will examine the tools, tactics, and techniques of violent extremism. We have four leading experts with us today who can help us understand the challenge of ideology and terror, and how we confront the reality of the threat." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Asra Nomeni, John Lenczowski, and Michael E. Leiter.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2017-06-14
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Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Cyber Risks to Our Nation's Critical Infrastructure: Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, March 26, 2014
This is a compilation of the March 26, 2014 hearing on "Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships to Reduce Cyber Risks" held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Thomas R. Carper: "A little more than a year ago, President Obama signed an Executive Order which put into place a number of efforts intended to enhance our nation's cybersecurity. We are here today to see what kind of progress has been made in implementing the Order and to gather other ideas about better securing our critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Every day, sophisticated criminals, hackers, and even nation states are probing our government agencies, universities, major retailers and critical infrastructure. They are looking for weak spots in our defenses. They want to exploit these weaknesses to cause disruptions, steal our personal information and trade secrets, or even worse, cause us physical harm. While we have been able to hold off some of these cyber attacks, anyone who has examined this issue even casually will tell you that our adversaries are getting into our systems every day. Earlier this week, for instance, the Washington Post reported that Federal agents notified more than 3,000 U.S. companies last year that their computer systems had been hacked." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Thomas R. Carper, Tom Coburn, Phyllis A. Schneck, Donna Dodson, Stephen L. Caldwell, Elayne Starkey, David M. Velazquez, Doug Johnson, and Steven R. Chabinsky.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2014-03-26
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Securing the Border: Understanding Threats and Strategies for the Maritime Border, hearing before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, July 15, 2015
This is a testimony compilation of the July 15, 2015 hearing on "Securing the Border: Understanding Threats and Strategies for the Maritime Border," held before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Chairman Ron Johnson: "The United States coastline, which includes the Atlantic, Caribbean, Pacific and Great Lakes coasts, measures over 95,000 miles long--one of the longest coastlines in the world. Across these coastlines migrants from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti seek to illegally enter the U.S., often forced into overcrowded boats with unsafe and unsanitary conditions. Transnational criminal organizations also transport drugs--marijuana on the west coast and cocaine on the east coast--into the U.S. via the maritime border. Terrorism is also a continuing threat across our maritime borders. In 2012, the Department of Homeland Security released its Northern Border Strategy, which in part focused on the vulnerabilities in the Great Lakes region. The report cautioned that these shared waterways provided a conduit for potential exploitation. In particular, the ability of small vessels to traverse the Great Lakes and blend in with commercial trade and recreational boaters creates a challenging enforcement environment. As a Wisconsinite, I can attest to this observation firsthand. Despite these threats, as compared to the southwest border, the U.S. has very little domain awareness across our maritime border. And of the threats of which we do become aware, the U.S. Coast Guard is only able to respond to approximately 30 percent. This means that, similar to our southwest border, along which we are only interdicting 5 to 10 percent of the drugs smuggled across, a large amount of drugs are coming across our maritime border undetected." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following:
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2015-07-15
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Lessons Learned from the Boston Marathon Bombing: Improving Intelligence and Information Sharing, Hearing Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, April 30, 2014
This is a compilation of the April 30, 2014 hearing on "Lessons Learned from the Boston Marathon Bombing" held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Thomas R. Carper: "I would like to call this hearing to order. Thank you all for coming today. It has been just over one year since the cowardly attack on the Boston Marathon. Today's hearing is an opportunity to review what lessons have been learned from the actions and events leading up to the attack, in order to prevent, to the greatest extent possible, a similar incident from happening again. We do this, in part, to honor the memory of the four people killed in April 2013, as well as the sacrifices that have been made by the nearly 300 people injured in the attacks. In particular, we mourn for the friends and family of those killed on April 15, 2013 - Krystle Marie Campbell, Martin William Richard, and Lu Lingzi - and for MIT Police Officer, Sean Collier, who was shot by the suspects three days later. This is our Committee's second hearing on the Boston Marathon bombing. It is part of our ongoing oversight efforts to understand what went right that fateful day, and what we can do better." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Thomas R. Carper, Charles McCullough III, John Roth, Michael E. Horowitz, and David B. Buckley.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2014-04-30
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Securing Radiological Materials: Examining the Threat Next Door, Hearing Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, June 12, 2014
This is testimony from the June 12, 2014 hearing on "Securing Radiological Materials: Examining the Threat Next Door" held before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the opening statement of Thomas R. Carper: "The tragic events of the 117th Boston Marathon remind us that we must constantly seek to counter the threats from homegrown terrorists and to improve our nation's ability to anticipate - and prevent - the next attack. A dirty bomb is any kind of crude explosive device that, when detonated, disperses radiation around and beyond the blast. If a dirty bomb successfully goes off, those who survive the blast can be exposed to harmful amounts of radiation that could cause sickness or even death. Moreover, a dirty bomb could render areas uninhabitable for many years, making it a highly disruptive weapon. If the Boston Marathon terrorists had turned their pressure-cooker bombs into dirty bombs, then the consequences of that tragic day could have multiplied by an order of magnitude. [...] Today's hearing will focus on how we can ensure that this hypothetical situation never comes to pass. We will focus on the threat of a dirty bomb and specifically examine the security of radiological material here in communities across the country that can be used in a dirty bomb." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Anne Harrington, Huban A. Gowadia, Mark Satorius, and David Trimble.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2014-06-12
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Effects of Border Insecurity and Lax Immigration Enforcement on American Communities, Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, March 1, 2017
This testimony compilation made by the HSDL staff is from the March 1, 2017 hearing, "The Effects of Border Insecurity and Lax Immigration Enforcement on American Communities," before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. The purpose of this hearing was to discuss the effects of border insecurity and lax immigration enforcement on American communities. From the opening statement of Committee Chairman Ron Johnson, "[this hearing] will examine how our porous southwest border affects American communities thousands of miles away […] America's borders are not secure. To truly secure our borders, the United States must identify and eliminate the incentives for illegal immigration. Our failure to do so can have tragic consequences. […] Border security and immigration laws are not just a concern for communities along the border. They affect all Americans." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Julie Nordman, Eric Severson, and Ryan Rectenwald.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2017-03-01
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All Hands on Deck: Working Together to End the Trafficking and Abuse of Prescription Opioids, Heroin, and Fentanyl, Field Hearing Before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, United States Senate, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, September 14, 2015
This is a testimony compilation of the September 14, 2015 field hearing "All Hands on Deck: Working Together to End the Trafficking and Abuse of Prescription Opioids, Heroin, and Fentanyl" held at Saint Asselm College's New Hampshire Institute of Politics before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs. From the opening statement of Acting Chair and New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte: "The number of people who have overdosed in New Hampshire is alarming. In 2014, there were over 320 fatal drug-related overdose deaths in our state, up from 193 in 2013. And heroin and fentanyl were the primary drivers of nearly 250 of those deaths. Last year, fentanyl factored in to 145 overdose deaths while heroin played a role in 98 deaths. In Manchester alone, overdose deaths so far have increased 90 percent over 2014, and 269 percent over 2013. In all of 2014, Manchester police seized 1,314 grams of heroin. As of July, Manchester police had seized over 27,000 grams of heroin in 2015. That's nearly 26,000 'more' grams in 'just seven months'. […] We know that addiction to prescription pain medication can often become a gateway to heroin use. According to a study from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, approximately four out of every five new heroin users previously used nonmedical prescription opioids before using heroin. For that reason, I have approached the separate but related epidemics of prescription opioid and heroin abuse in a comprehensive manner." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kelly Ayotte, Jeanne Shaheen, Ron Johnson, Thomas Carper, Enoch Willard, Doug Griffin
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2015-09-14
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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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Federal Emergency Management Agency's Budget Submission for Fiscal Year 2015, Hearing Before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Emergency Management, Intergovernmental Relations, and the District of Columbia of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, March 13, 2014
This testimony compilation is from the March 13, 2014 hearing, "The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Budget Submission for Fiscal Year 2015" before the Senate Subcommittee on Emergency Management, Intergovernmental Relations, and the District of Columbia of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. From the witness statement of Craig Fugate: "The FY 2015 budget request reflects FEMA's priority to manage resources effectively across the federal government while ensuring the nation's resilience to disasters. Under my direction, the Agency continues to re-examine its current allocation of resources to consider the relative return on investment and to better focus on those programs that have the most significant impact on the Agency's ability to fulfill its overall mission. Moreover, FEMA will continue to build on its successful past efforts to streamline and enhance current business processes, while using smart and innovative technologies to better maximize the delivery of services and the efficient use of available resources." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of Craig Fugate.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
2014-03-13
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America's Data Held Hostage: Case Studies in Ransomware Attacks on American Companies
From the Executive Summary: "More than ever before, cyber criminals have the ability to disrupt Americans' lives from anywhere in the world. Over time, attackers' tactics have evolved and improved and cyberattacks now have the potential to paralyze entire industry sectors. Organizations are racing to update their systems and improve their defenses to counter this threat. The proliferation of ransomware attacks is a primary example of this challenge. [...] This report details the attacks by Russia-based ransomware group REvil [Ransomware Evil] on three American companies, and the experiences of those companies during the incident response. The goal of this report is to provide information companies and agencies can use to prepare for and respond to ransomware attacks."
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Portman, Robert J. (Robert Jones), 1955-
2022-03
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Letter to Michael Chertoff Regarding Funding for Fusion Centers
This letter expresses "strong concern with provisions in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance that restrict the use of grant funds for certain operational activities. These restrictions are inconsistent with provisions of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act), which the President signed into law on August 3, 2007 (P.L. 110-53). We ask that the FY 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance be changed to reflect Congressional intent."
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security; United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Collins, Susan, 1952-; Lieberman, Joseph I.; Thompson, Bennie, 1948- . . .
2008-04-11
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Border Corruption: Assessing Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General's Office Collaboration in the Fight to Prevent Corruption
The following document is testimony on assessing customs and border protection and the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General's Office cCollaboration in the fight to prevent corruption before the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, ad hoc subcommittee on disaster recovery and intergovernmental affairs.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS)
2011-06-09
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Examining the U.S. Capitol Attack: A Review of the Security, Planning, and Response Failures on January 6
From the Executive Summary: "On January 6, 2021, the world witnessed a violent and unprecedented attack on the U.S. Capitol, the Vice President, Members of Congress, and the democratic process. Rioters, attempting to disrupt the Joint Session of Congress, broke into the Capitol building, vandalized and stole property, and ransacked offices. They attacked members of law enforcement and threatened the safety and lives of our nation's elected leaders. Tragically, seven individuals, including three law enforcement officers, ultimately lost their lives. [...] This report addresses the security, planning, and response failures of the entities directly responsible for Capitol security--USCP [United States Capitol Police] and the Capitol Police Board, which is comprised of the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms and the Architect of the Capitol as voting members, and the USCP Chief as a non-voting member--along with critical breakdowns involving several federal agencies, particularly the Federal Bureau of Investigation ('FBI'), Department of Homeland Security ('DHS'), and Department of Defense ('DOD'). The Committees also made a series of recommendations for the Capitol Police Board, USCP, federal intelligence agencies, DOD, and other Capital region law enforcement agencies to address the intelligence and security failures."
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Rules and Administration
2021-06-08?
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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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Mistreatment of Military Families in Privatized Housing
From the Executive Summary: "During service to the nation, America's military service members and their families may live in on-base housing across the country. Nearly all of the family housing on military installations are operated by private companies, and service members pay rent to these companies with taxpayer dollars. The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations ('Subcommittee' or 'PSI') has uncovered ongoing mistreatment of these service members and their families and mismanagement by one of the largest private military housing companies -- Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC ('Balfour') -- that has put the health and safety of military families at risk. Balfour operates more than 43,000 on-base homes at 55 separate Army, Navy, and Air Force bases in 26 states serving approximately 150,000 residents. PSI's eight month-long inquiry found numerous instances between November 2019 and February 2022 where Balfour's executives and managers failed to properly respond to both repairs and environmental hazards such as mold in homes on two military bases -- the Fort Gordon Army Base in Georgia ('Ft. Gordon'), where Balfour operates approximately 1,000 homes, and Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas ('Sheppard AFB'), where Balfour operates an estimated 700 homes. The PSI review was a case study of these bases, particularly Ft. Gordon. Balfour's failures in these instances exposed military service members and their families living on these bases to hazards that jeopardized their health and safety."
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
2022-04-26
