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Last Updated: | Testimony

Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Access Control Point Breaches at Our Nation's Airports: Anomalies or Systemic Failures?”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement Assistant Administrator John Sammon addresses TSA’s successes and challenges in developing and implementing a comprehensive risk-based approach to secure the Nation’s transportation systems, including the management of airport access controls.

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Written testimony of the U.S. Coast Guard for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Creating American Jobs and Assuring the Safety and Security of America's Waterways: A Review

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Deputy Commandant for Mission Support Vice Admiral John Currier addresses the USCG’s efforts to recapitalize the Coast Guard’s aging legacy fleet of cutters, small boats, and aircraft.

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Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure joint hearing titled “TSA Oversight Part IV: Is TSA Effectively Procuring,

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Finance and Administration Assistant Administrator David Nicholson addresses TSA’s security equipment and technology.

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Written testimony of the Science and Technology Directorate for a House Homeland Security Joint Subcommittee hearing titled “First Responder Technologies” Ensuring a Prioritized Approach for Homeland Security Research and Development”

Science and Technology Directorate First Responders Division Director Dr. Robert Griffin addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to develop technologies to assist first responders.

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Written testimony of U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Papp for a Senate Appropriations, Subcommittee on Homeland Security hearing on the Coast Guard’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request

Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Robert Papp Jr. addresses The President’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Written testimony of the Transportation Security Administration for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Building Secure Partnerships in Travel, Commerce, and Trade with the Asia-Pacific Region”

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Global Strategies Assistant Administrator John Halinski addresses TSA’s international cooperation on transportation security, challenges they face, and areas for improved partnerships that will promote both security and commerce.

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Written testimony of the Office of International Affairs for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Building Secure Partnerships in Travel, Commerce, and Trade with the Asia-Pacific Region”

Office of International Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Mark Koumans addresses the Department of Homeland Security’s engagement in Asia-Pacific, a dynamic region of integral importance to the Department’s mission abroad.

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Written testimony of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Measuring Border Security: U.S. Border Patrol’s New Strategic Plan and the Path Forward.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher addresses the 2012-2016 Border Patrol Strategic Plan and its role within the work that CBP does in securing America’s borders.

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Written testimony of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security field hearing titled “Using Technology to Facilitate Trade and Enhance Security at Our Ports of Entry”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations-Laredo Field Office, Director of Field Operations Gene Garza addresses the work of CBP, particularly the tremendous dedication of CBP’s men and women in the field, both at and between the country’s ports of entry.

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Written testimony of USCG for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Regulation of the Maritime Industry: Ensuring U.S. Job Growth while Improving Environmental and Worker Safety”

U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations Vice Admiral Brian Salerno and U.S. Coast Guard Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards Jeffrey Lantz address the Coast Guard’s regulatory program.