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Cyber Security R&D: Hearing Before the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Research & Science Education, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, First Session, June 10, 2009
From the statement of Vernon J. Ehlers: "Cyber security is of great concern to both the Federal Government and private industry. This is a timely hearing, since a little over a month ago the House passed the measure reauthorizing the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009 (NITRD). As you know, the NITRD program is responsible for the coordination of all the unclassified federal research and development efforts in cyber security. However, cyber security efforts are only a small part of the overall NITRD mission and I am glad that this hearing will focus special attention on this subject. As we become more dependent on virtual information and services, security becomes more and more challenging to maintain. Fostering trust between the public and private sector will allow for the type of research partnerships necessary to keep our information secure, and exchanging information between stakeholders is critical. I am also particularly interested in learning how we are supporting the education and training of students in this rapidly changing field, and whether the current mechanisms are adequate to ensure our national cyber security interests." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Daniel Lipinski, Bernice Johnson, Seymour E. Goodman, Liesyl I. Franz, Anita D'Amico, Fred B. Schneider, and Timothy G. Brown.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology (2007-2011)
2009
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Public Transit: Challenges Funding, Investing in Systems, and Coordinating Services, Statement of Dave Wise, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues, Testimony Before the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate
From the Highlights: "Millions of passengers use transit services on a daily basis, and many transit agencies that provide these services receive federal funding. To meet the needs of these passengers in a challenging economy, transit agencies must use federal and other resources wisely, while ensuring quality service. The July 2012 surface transportation reauthorization act--MAP-21 [Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act]--has addressed a number of transit issues by strengthening federal authority to oversee transit safety and emphasizing the restoration and replacement of aging infrastructure, among other things. While it is too early to assess all of the impacts of MAP-21, the work GAO [Government Accountability Office] has done can help inform the next surface transportation reauthorization act. This testimony covers GAO's recent work on: (1) funding transit; (2) improving capital decision making; and (3) coordinating services for transit-disadvantaged populations. To address these objectives, GAO drew from its recent reports issued from March 2011 through November 2013. GAO has also analyzed MAP-21, recent rulemaking, and other reports. […] GAO made recommendations on these issues in previous reports. The Department of Transportation agreed to consider these recommendations and is in various stages of implementing them."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2014-01-16
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Cybersecurity in the Health Care Sector: Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, United States House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, April 4, 2017
This is a testimony compilation of the April 4, 2017 hearing on "Cybersecurity in the Health Care Sector: Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships" held before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. From the opening statement of Greg Walden: "As technology becomes increasingly integrated with all levels of our health care, cyber threats pose a challenge to the entire sector. Everyone - from the smallest rural hospitals, to large providers and device manufacturers - faces some level of exposure and risk. Breaches, exploits, and vulnerabilities are inevitable realities of modern society, even for the most well-resourced and sophisticated organizations. But this does not mean doom-and-gloom for everyone with an internet connection. It is simply reality and must serve as the baseline for any discussion about cybersecurity. We may not be able to stop every attack, but as the threats continue to escalate, we must do more to minimize the risk." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Denise Anderson, Michael McNeil, and Terry Rice
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce
2017-04-04
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Undermining Democratic Institutions and Splintering NATO: Russian Disinformation Aims, Hearing Before the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, March 9, 2017
This is the March 9, 2017 hearing titled, "Undermining Democratic Institutions and Splintering NATO: Russian Disinformation Aims," held before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the opening statement of Edward Royce, U.S. Representative from California's 39th Congressional District and Chairman of the Committee: "This morning we examine Russia's systematic attempts to undermine and discredit Western democratic institutions, with one goal being to splinter the North Atlantic Treaty Organization [NATO]. In January, the U.S. intelligence community produced a report which found that 'Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an influence campaign in 2016 aimed at the U.S. Presidential election.' [...] Indeed, the intelligence community reports warn that 'Moscow will apply lessons learned to future influence efforts worldwide, including against U.S. allies and their election processes.' [...] with elections on the horizon in France, Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Italy, European intelligence services are sounding the alarm about Russian attempts to skew the outcome with targeted disinformation and propaganda. [...] What is new is that Russian disinformation has been growing in sophistication, intensity, reach, and impact. [...] Russia has deployed its arsenal of trolls, propaganda, and false information to a new level. These techniques have even become enshrined in official Kremlin doctrine. Moscow's strategic objective is to break apart the NATO alliance and, thus, to boost Russian geopolitical influence in Western Europe. [...] I am afraid it is not exaggeration to say the long-term future of the European security order and America's role as an Atlantic power is at risk." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr., Peter B. Doran, and Daniel Baer.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2017
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State Secrets Privilege: National Security Information in Civil Litigation [April 28, 2022]
From the Document: "he Supreme Court of the United States has long recognized a common law government privilege against the disclosure of state and military secrets in civil litigation known as the 'state secrets privilege.' The United States has invoked this privilege in two broad categories of cases. [...] This report presents an overview of the protections afforded by the state secrets privilege, a discussion of some of the many unresolved issues associated with the privilege, and a selection of high-profile examples of how the privilege has been applied in practice. The report also describes some considerations for Congress."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Elsea, Jennifer; Liu, Edward C.
2022-04-28
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Overview of the Budget Proposal for the National Institute Standards and Technology for Fiscal Year 2017, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Research and Technology of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, March 16, 2016
This is the March 16, 2016 hearing on "Overview of the Budget Proposal for the National Institute of Standards and Technology for Fiscal Year 2017" held before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Research and Technology of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. From the opening statement of Subcommittee Chairwoman Barbara Comstock: "This Committee has a long, bipartisan record of support for NIST and its contributions to research and development. As a non-regulatory agency within the Department of Commerce that works closely alongside industry, NIST works to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology. The fiscal year 2017 budget request for NIST totals $1 billion, an increase of $50.5 million or about five percent from the fiscal year 2016 enacted level. [...] Considering the constantly evolving cyber threats and technology, it is imperative that we do everything that we can to protect our citizens. In order to ensure this, NIST plays a very important role by providing guidelines and standards to help reduce cyber risks to federal agencies and critical infrastructure." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Willie E. May.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2017
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Understanding the Role of Connected Devices in Recent Cyberattacks, Joint Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, November 16, 2016
This is the November 16, 2016 joint hearing on "Understanding the Role of Connected Devices in Recent Cyberattacks" held before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. From the opening statement of Subcommittee Chairman Michael C. Burgess: "Recent attacks present a unique opportunity to examine the scope of the threats and the vulnerabilities presented by connected devices and to learn how stakeholders are considering these risks throughout the supply chain, as well as how consumers are responding in the market. We have learned about a number of best practices and the standard-setting projects that are ongoing with various groups. It is an exciting time. And the growth of interconnected device, the growth of the Internet of Things, it is really going to be life- changing in so many industries, but we also need to see meaningful leadership from industry about how to address these real challenges.". Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Dale Crew, Bruce Schneier, and Kevin Fu.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2017
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Assessing First Responder Communications, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, October 12, 2017
This is the October 12, 2017 hearing on "Assessing First Responder Communications," held before the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications of the Committee on Homeland Security. From the opening statement of Daniel M. Donovan, Jr.: "The Office of Emergency Communications has completed two National emergency communications plans and has provided guidance and technical assistance to State and local stakeholders. This year, we have reached another milestone: FirstNet, in its fifth year since its establishment in the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, awarded a contract to AT&T to build out the Nation-wide public safety broadband network. To date, nearly half of States and territories have committed to opt-in to that network. We know this work is making a difference. In contrast to 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, first responder networks for the most part remained operable during the response to Super Storm Sandy, even while commercial networks experienced outages. It is my under-standing that first responder networks were largely able to withstand the impacts of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. I am interested in hearing from our witnesses and their assessments of how these networks fared during the recent hurricanes. But despite these advancements, challenges remain. [...] We must ensure our Nation's first responders are aware of cybersecurity threats and can work to address them. As we prepare for first responders to have access to the Nation-wide public safety broadband network, we cannot forget that first responders will continue to depend on land mobile radio for mission-critical voice communications." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Ronald Hewitt, Edward Parkinson, and Mark L. Goldstein.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018
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U.S. Immigration Courts and the Pending Cases Backlog [April 25, 2022]
From the Introduction: "Immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings are adjudicated by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), under authority delegated by the Attorney General. Immigration courts are not part of the federal judiciary. [...] This report begins by outlining EOIR's adjudicatory components. It then describes the process for removal proceedings, which are the most common proceedings in immigration courts. It also describes bond proceedings for individuals detained during removal proceedings. Next, the report discusses key policy topics related to removal proceedings, including respondents' access to legal representation and 'in absentia' removal orders. The second half of the report focuses on the backlog of pending cases, factors associated with the backlog, proposed solutions for addressing it, and related debates."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Straut-Eppsteiner, Holly
2022-04-25
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Digital Acts of War: Evolving the Cybersecurity Conversation, Joint Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Information Technology and the Subcommittee on National Security of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, July 13, 2016
This is the July 13, 2016 hearing on "Digital Acts of War: Evolving the Cybersecurity Conversation," held before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Information Technology and the Subcommittee on National Security of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. From the opening statement of Stephen F. Lynch: "As underscored by National Intelligence Director James Clapper in his most recent Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community, continuous innovation in cyber information technology has been accompanied by the emergence of new and complex national security threats. According to Director Clapper, and this is a quote, 'Devices, designed and fielded with minimal security requirements and testing, and an ever-increasing complexity of networks, could lead to widespread vulnerabilities in civilian infrastructures and U.S. Government systems.' These lapses in cybersecurity are highly susceptible to exploitation by a range of threat sources, including foreign governments, such as Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, who are motivated by cyber espionage. There is also the threat of cyberterrorism perpetrated by terrorist groups designed to promote online recruitment, propaganda, and financing activity, and incite lone wolf attacks."
United States. Government Publishing Office
2017
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GAO High Risk Focus: Cybersecurity, Joint Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Information Technology and the Subcommittee on Government Operations of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, July 25, 2018
This is the July 25, 2018 joint hearing on "GAO [Government Accountability Office] High Risk Focus: Cybersecurity," held before the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Information Technology and the Subcommittee on Government Operations of the Committee. From the opening statement of Will Hurd: "GAO's newly issued report raises serious concerns about our Nation's ability to confront cybersecurity risk. GAO found key deficiencies that could hinder the government's progress in strengthening the Nation's cyber defenses. For example, GAO found that the Trump administration's plans failed to include basic components needed to carry out a national strategy for protecting critical cyber infrastructure. Among the missing components were details about performance measurements and milestones for determining whether the country's cyber objectives are being met and the resources that would be needed to carry out those objectives. GAO's report highlights the need for the administration to develop and execute a more comprehensive Federal strategy for national cybersecurity and global cyberspace. It underscores the importance of having a cybersecurity coordinator in the White House to develop a more robust cybersecurity strategy for the country." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Gene L. Dodaro and Suzette Kent.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018
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U.S. Citizenship Through Military Service and Options for Military Relatives [April 29, 2022]
From the Overview: "Obtaining U.S. citizenship provides certain benefits to immigrants, including the right to vote, security from deportation, and eligibility for a U.S. passport. Congress has provided opportunities for citizenship through qualifying military service since the Civil War. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) specifies provisions for expedited naturalization through military service during peacetime and periods of military hostilities. It also provides certain considerations for servicemembers' spouses, children, and parents. In recent years, some Members of Congress have expressed concern regarding the deportation of noncitizen U.S. veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. military, did not apply for naturalization, were charged with deportable offenses, and were removed to their countries of origin. Recently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced certain initiatives addressing such concerns."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Straut-Eppsteiner, Holly; Kapp, Lawrence
2022-04-29
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U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine [Updated April 29, 2022]
From the Document: "The United States has been a leading provider of security assistance to Ukraine, both before and after Russia renewed its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. From 2014, when Russia first invaded Ukraine, through April 25, 2022, the United States has provided more than $6.4 billion in security assistance 'to help Ukraine preserve its territorial integrity, secure its borders, and improve interoperability with NATO.' Since the start of the 2022 war, the Biden Administration has committed a total of more than $3.7 billion in security assistance to 'provide Ukraine the equipment it needs to defend itself.'"
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Arabia, Christina; Bowen, Andrew S.; Welt, Cory
2022-04-29
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VA Cybersecurity and IT Oversight, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Information Technology of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, March 16, 2016
This is the March 16, 2016 hearing on "VA Cybersecurity and it Oversight," held before the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. From the opening statement of William Hurd: "The VA exceeded the OMB's target on 30-day the cybersecurity sprint and expanded strong authentication practices to 100 percent of its privileged users and 80 percent of its unprivileged users. This was demonstrated progress in the area of cybersecurity and a positive indicator that the VA is making progress in this area. But concerns remain. The goal you and your chief information security officer have set to eliminate the material weaknesses is by the end of 2017, 2 years to solve in some cases fairly basic cybersecurity best practices. We are talking about predictive scanning for vulnerabilities, implementing risk assessment, monitoring tools, and security training. Two years is too long, and I think we can do better. The VA received an overall grade on the committee's FITARA scorecard of a C. The agency received Fs in savings relating to data center consolidation and IT portfolio review. Again, I must highlight this is self-reported data. We will talk about that and the VA's plan to implement FITARA further. The modernization of the VA's legacy technology is a real concern that is affecting millions of veterans. Ms. Council, a few weeks ago, you testified before the House Appropriations Committee that you ''want to take a step back from the existing modernization plan of VistA. You cited changes in circumstances and issues such as women's health, the Internet of Things, and Care in the Community as instigating factors in taking a pause on the VistA Evolution plan developed in 2014." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Laverne Council and Brent Arronte.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2017
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USDA Nutrition Assistance Programs: Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic [Updated April 18, 2022]
From the Summary: "U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) programs are often part of emergency response efforts, providing foods for distribution, additional benefits for redemption, and program flexibilities. During the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic, access to food-- particularly in light of increased unemployment and closures of institutions that households rely on for food, such as schools--has been a concern for many people. Some observers also view the programs, particularly the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as a means of economic stimulus. This report discusses related provisions of five laws that supplement FNS's prior response to the COVID-19 pandemic with new funds and authorities[.]"
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Aussenberg, Randy Alison; Billings, Kara Clifford
2022-04-18
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Use of DNA by the Criminal Justice System and the Federal Role: Background, Current Law, and Grants [Updated April 18, 2022]
From the Introduction: "This report provides an overview of how DNA is used to investigate crimes and exonerate innocent people of crimes they did not commit. It also reviews current law related to collecting DNA samples, sharing DNA profiles generated from those samples, and providing access to postconviction DNA testing. The report also includes a summary of grant programs authorized by Congress to assist state and local governments with reducing DNA backlogs, providing postconviction DNA testing, and promoting new technology in the field."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Hanson, Emily J.
2022-04-18
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Department of Labor Equity Action Plan
From the Executive Summary: "The U.S Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to improving the well-being of underserved, marginalized, and excluded communities, recognizing that by doing so we improve working conditions and economic opportunities for all workers. This document, submitted in response to Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities, summarizes key aspects of DOL's principles and approach to advancing equity. In subsequent sections, we detail five areas where DOL plans ambitious activity to support underserved communities, including through: (1) enforcement of wage and hour laws; (2) administering and improving the federal-state Unemployment Insurance system; (3) broadening access to DOL programs, services, and information for workers with limited English proficiency; (4) expanding sector-based training and employment strategies; and (5) diversifying the federal workforce by building new pathways into government apprenticeships."
United States. Department of Labor
2022-04-08?
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HHS Equity Action Plan
From the Executive Summary: "Executive Order [EO] 13985 calls on agencies to advance equity through identifying and addressing barriers to equal opportunity that underserved communities may face due to government policies and programs. This Equity Action Plan focuses on a main tenet of EO 13985, that advancing equity must be a central component of the decision-making framework that all agency functions are routed through. Using the definition of equity presented in EO 13985, this plan takes the perspective that it is incumbent on HHS [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services] to move urgently to assess and change policies, programs and processes that the Department administers to concretely advance equity and that for these efforts to last, HHS must simultaneously shift the culture, resources, and approaches available to HHS staff to institutionalize and sustain a focus on equity over time. This Equity Action Plan does not describe comprehensively how all HHS components are working to advance equity, but instead highlights a few examples across the Department."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2022-04
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Civil Monetary Penalties: Federal Agencies' Compliance with the 2021 Annual Inflation Adjustment Requirements
From the Document: "Civil monetary penalties provide federal agencies with the ability to punish willful and egregious violators, deter future violations, and enforce regulatory policies government-wide. However, if agencies do not periodically adjust these penalties for the effects of inflation, the penalties may lose their effectiveness and agencies may lose opportunities to collect significant federal receipts. Thus, Congress passed the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 to allow for agencies to adjust their covered civil monetary penalties for inflation, to promote compliance, and to improve the collection of penalties. The act, as amended, hereinafter referred to as the Inflation Adjustment Act (IAA), includes a provision added in 2015 for GAO [Government Accountability Office] to annually submit to Congress a report assessing the compliance of agencies with the required civil monetary penalty adjustments. This sixth annual review responds to the statutory provision for GAO to assess agencies' compliance with the civil monetary penalty adjustments for inflation as required by the IAA. Specifically, our objective was to determine how many agencies subject to the IAA published 2021 civil monetary penalty inflation adjustments in the 'Federal Register' as of December 31, 2021, and reported information about civil monetary penalties within each agency's jurisdiction in the 2021 agency financial report (AFR) submitted under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-136."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2022-04-28
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USMCA: Motor Vehicle Rules of Origin [April 21, 2022]
From the Document: "The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), approved by Congress on January 16, 2020, entered into force on July 1, 2020. [...] A major issue concerns the new rules of origin for the motor vehicle industry, which were relatively contentious in the USMCA negotiations and debate surrounding its passage. Rules of origin (ROO) are the criteria used to determine the national origin of a product. Most free trade agreements have ROO provisions to determine which goods traded between member countries are eligible for preferential treatment. They generally seek to ensure that the benefits of the agreement are granted to goods primarily produced by a member country (and therefore subject to the entirety of its commitments) rather than to goods made wholly, or in large part, in other countries. Under USMCA, most goods that contain materials from non-USMCA countries may be considered as North American (i.e., eligible for preferential treatment) if the materials are sufficiently transformed in the region and the transformation results in a change in tariff classification (called a 'tariff shift'). USMCA's general rule is that the regional value content (RVC) is not less than 60% if the 'transaction-value' method is used, or not less than 50% if the 'net-cost' method is used. Producers generally have the option to choose which method they use, with some exceptions, such as the motor vehicle industry, which must use the net-cost method."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Wong, Liana; Villarreal, M. Angeles
2022-04-21
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American Metals and Mineral Security: An Examination of the Domestic Critical Minerals Supply and Demand Chain, Hearing Before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, July 23, 2014
This testimony compilation is from the July 23, 2014 hearing, "American Metals and Mineral Security: An Examination of the Domestic Critical Minerals Supply and Demand Chain," before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. This hearing was convened to discuss the need for a stronger domestic critical materials supply and demand chain. Chairman Lamborn believes a stronger chain will "ensure job and economic growth, strengthen our economic and national security [and] decrease our foreign dependence on mineral materials." Statements, letters and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Doug Lamborn, Anthony Ku, Mark Fellows, Jerry Pyatt, Brett Lambert, and Eric S. Peterson.
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Natural Resources
2014-07-23
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FY2017 Department of Homeland Security Budget Request, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Committee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, February 24, 2016
This is a compilation of the February 24, 2016 hearing "FY2017 Department of Homeland Security Budget Request," held before the Senate Committee on Appropriations.. From the opening statement of Jeh Johnson: "The President's FY 2017 budget request for the Department of Homeland Security reflects hard choices to fit within the caps established by the bipartisan budget agreement of 2015, but, at the end of the day, it funds all of our vital homeland security missions in these challenging times. The President's FY 2017 budget request calls for $40.6 billion in appropriated funds (compared to $41 billion currently in FY2016) but an increase in total spending authority to $66.8 billion (compared to $64.8 billion currently in FY2016). Total workforce requested is 229,626, compared to 226,157 in FY2016, accompanied by an overall workforce pay raise of 1.6%. Like this year, the President's budget requests $6.7 billion to finance the cost of major disasters in FEMA's disaster relief fund, and the ability to collect fees of $19.5 billion (compared to $17.1 billion this year)" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Jeh Johnson.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations
2016-02-24
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Federal Contracting: Opportunities Remain for Department of Labor to Improve Enforcement of Service Worker Wage Protections, Statement of Thomas M. Costa, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security, Testimony Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate
From the Highlights: "The SCA [Service Contract Act] ensures that service workers on certain federal contracts receive pay and benefits that reflect current employment conditions in their locality. From fiscal years 2014 through 2019, the U.S. government obligated over $720 billion on service contracts covered under the SCA. This testimony describes (1) what available data reveal about past SCA cases, (2) challenges DOL [U.S. Department of Labor] reports facing in enforcing the SCA, and (3) SCA implementation challenges."
United States. Government Accountability Office
Costa, Thomas
2022-05-05
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Department of Justice FY17 Budget Request, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, February 25, 2016
This testimony compilation is from the February 25, 2016 hearing on "Department of Justice FY17 Budget Request" before the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. From the opening statement of Richard Shelby: "Today, this subcommittee will continue the important responsibility of reviewing spending at the Justice Department to ensure it has the necessary resources to carry out national security and law enforcement missions. Last month, you testified before this subcommittee about a set of executive actions recently issued by the President regarding gun control. At that time, I, along with other subcommittee members, expressed deep concerns about the constitutionality of key aspects of these executive actions. However, the President's FY 2017 budget request for the Department of Justice -- submitted a few weeks after that hearing -- has paid no heed to these concerns. The President proposes to increase spending at the Department of Justice by $802 million in fiscal year 2017, for a new total of $29.9 billion. This includes $66 million in additional funding for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for 200 new positions -- 80 special agents and 120 industry operations investigators." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Loretta Lynch.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations
2016-02-25
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MMWR Early Release: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, May 10, 2022: 'Vital Signs': Changes in Firearm Homicide and Suicide Rates -- United States, 2019-2020
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This early release issue of MMWR contains the following article: "'Vital Signs': Changes in Firearm Homicide and Suicide Rates -- United States, 2019-2020." Notifiable Diseases and Mortality Tables from this issue can be accessed at the following link [http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index2022.html].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2022-05-10
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Statement of L. Paige Whitaker, Legislative Attorney, Before Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice, U.S. House of Representatives, Hearing on 'History and Enforcement of the Voting Rights Act of 1965' [March 12, 2019]
This testimony is from the March 12, 2019 hearing, 'History and Enforcement of the Voting Rights Act of 1965,' before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice. From the Document: "Chairman Cohen, Ranking Member Johnson, and Members of the Subcommittee: My name is L. Paige Whitaker and I am a Legislative Attorney with the American Law Division of the Congressional Research Service (CRS). Thank you for inviting me to testify regarding the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). As requested, my testimony will briefly address the history of the VRA and provide an overview of Sections 2 and 3(c) of the law. My testimony will not address pending legislation, but CRS would be pleased to provide such analysis in the future. Pursuant to congressional guidelines, CRS is available to serve all Members of Congress, and CRS testimony is provided on an objective, non-partisan basis."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Whitaker, L. Paige
2019-03-12
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Examining Opportunities for Financial Markets in the Digital Era, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit of the Committee on Financial Services, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, September 28, 2018
This is the September 28, 2018 hearing on "Examining Opportunities for Financial Markets in the Digital Era," held before the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit of the Committee on Financial Services. From Hon. Blaine Luetkemeyer: "As more information becomes digitized, the protection of consumer data becomes particularly important. We can't address innovation and growth without addressing the security of that data. I am glad the Treasury report made that a priority. The Department has clearly outlined the need for a single Federal data security and notification standard that raises the bar for all industries, and ensures a better outcome for all consumers." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Scott B. Astrada, Aaron Cutler, Dion Harrison, Michael T. Price, and Stuart Rubinstein.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018
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Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, November 1, 2017
This is the November 1, 2017 hearing on "Securing Consumers' Credit Data in the Age of Digital Commerce," held before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. From the opening statement of Robert E. Latta: "One month ago, this subcommittee was the first to hear testimony from former Equifax CEO [chief executive officer] Richard Smith about how his company's failure to protect against a known security data vulnerability led to the exposure of over 145 million Americans' sensitive information. Today, we continue our investigation into the Equifax breach. We will focus on: helping the public get answers; how is the industry responding to this breach; what the industry response has been to this breach; has the cybersecurity landscape changed as a result of the breach; and what laws and regulations govern the protection of individuals' information collected by businesses." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Francis Creighton, James Norton, Bruce Schneier, and Anne P. Fortney.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2018
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Surface Transportation: Actions Needed to Improve Documentation of Key Decisions in the TIGER Discretionary Grant Program
From the Document: "In September 2013, at the request of the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, we began our review of the Department of Transportation's (DOT) implementation of the TIGER Discretionary Grant program.1 Since 2009, DOT has awarded about $3.6 billion in TIGER grants to states, local governments, and other entities for highway, transit, rail, and port projects expected to have a significant impact on the nation, a metropolitan area, or a region. As part of our review, we have examined the extent to which DOT followed its grant application evaluation process and documented key decisions in the fiscal year 2013 funding round, referred to in this report as TIGER V. DOT is currently reviewing grant applications to award $600 million through a sixth TIGER funding round; applications were due April 28, 2014, and award decisions are expected in the coming months."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2014-05-28
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety: Modifying the Compliance, Safety, Accountability Program Would Improve the Ability to Identify High Risk Carriers, Report to Congressional Committees
From the Highlights: "From 2009 to 2012, large commercial trucks and buses have averaged about 125,000 crashes per year, with about 78,000 injuries and over 4,100 fatalities. In 2010, FMCSA [Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration] replaced its tool for identifying the riskiest carriers-SafeStat-with the CSA [Compliance, Safety, Accountability] program. CSA is intended to reduce the number of motor carrier crashes by better targeting the highest risk carriers using information from roadside inspections and crash investigations. CSA includes SMS, a data-driven approach for identifying motor carriers at risk of causing a crash. GAO [Government Accountability Office] was directed by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012 to monitor the implementation of CSA. This report examines the effectiveness of the CSA program in assessing safety risk for motor carriers. GAO spoke with FMCSA officials and stakeholders to understand SMS [Safety Measurement System]. Using FMCSA's data, GAO replicated FMCSA's method for calculating SMS scores and assessed the effect of changes-such as stronger data-sufficiency standards-on the scores. GAO also evaluated SMS's ability to predict crashes. GAO recommends that FMCSA revise the SMS methodology to better account for limitations in drawing comparisons of safety performance information across carriers. In addition, determination of a carrier's fitness to operate should account for limitations in available performance information. In response to comments from the Department of Transportation (USDOT), GAO clarified one of the recommendations. USDOT agreed to consider the recommendations."
United States. Government Accountability Office
2014-02
