Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Technology hearing titled “Federal Cybersecurity Detection, Response, and Mitigation”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Cybersecurity and Communications Assistant Secretary Andy Ozment addresses the Department’s role in protecting civilian federal departments and agencies from cybersecurity.
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Written testimony of CBP for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Keeping Pace with Trade, Travel, and Security: How does CBP Prioritize and Improve Staffing and Infrastructure?”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Administration Assistant Commissioner Eugene Schied, CBP Human Resources Management Assistant Commissioner Linda Jacksta, and CBP Office of Field Operations Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Wagner address CBP’s progress in enhancing the security and facilitation of lawful trade and travel at the Nation’s ports of entry.
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Written testimony of OGC for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing titled “Data Production Status Update, Part 2”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Deputy General Counsel Jonathan Meyer addresses the considerable efforts DHS devotes to complying with oversight requests by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and by the United States Congress generally.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Pipelines: Securing the Veins of the American Economy”
TSA Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement Surface Division Director Sonya Proctor addresses TSA’s role in securing our Nation’s pipeline systems.
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Written testimony of CBP Commissioner for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner R.Gil Kerlikowske addresses the role of CBP in combating the flow of dangerous drugs into the United States.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management hearing titled “Blackout! Are we Prepared to Manage the Aftermath of a Cyber-Attack or Other Failure of
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Office of Infrastructure Protection Assistant Secretary Caitlin Durkovich addresses how the NPPD fulfills its responsibility to support the Federal government’s response to and recovery from all-hazards events, including the physical impacts of cyber incidents.
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Written testimony of OHA for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “The Federal Perspective on the State of Our Nation’s Biodefense”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Health Affairs (OHA) National Bio-surveillance Integration Center (NBIC) Acting Director Dr. Aaron Firoved addresses Department of Homeland Security’s role in biodefense.
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Written testimony of USCG for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Maritime Transportation Safety & Stewardship Programs”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Rear Admiral Paul Thomas addresses the Coast Guard’s Maritime Transportation and Stewardship programs and current challenges facing the nation’s maritime industry.
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Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management hearing titled “Blackout! Are we Prepared to Manage the Aftermath of a Cyber-Attack or Ot
Federal Emergency Management Administrator (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addresses how FEMA fulfills its responsibility to lead the Nation’s response and recovery efforts for all hazards, to include the physical impacts of a massive power outage.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management hearing titled “FEMA: Assessing Progress, Performance, and Preparedness”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Protection and National Preparedness Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning addresses FEMA’s efforts to assist states in preparing for natural disasters and terrorism.