Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security hearing titled “Raising the Standard: DHS’s Efforts to Improve Aviation Security Around the Globe”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Global Strategies Director for Global Compliance Craig Lynes addresses TSA’s efforts to engage the global aviation security risks to the United States.
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Written testimony of CBP for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security hearing titled “Raising the Standard: DHS’s Efforts to Improve Aviation Security Around the Globe”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Executive Assistant Commissioner Todd Owen addresses CBP’s role in cargo and passenger security as it pertains to commercial air service.
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Written testimony of I&A for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence hearing titled “Sixteen Years After 9/11: Assessing Suspicious Activity Reporting Efforts”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Intelligence Operations Robin Taylor addresses the vital role of the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative in the Nation’s overall counter-terrorism posture.
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Written testimony of USCG for a Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control for a hearing titled “Adapting U.S. Counternarcotics Efforts in Colombia”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Deputy Commandant for Operations Vice Admiral Charles Ray addresses Coast Guard’s role in combating Transnational Criminal Organizations and how Coast Guard addresses the drug smuggling methods of these networks.
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Written testimony of CBP for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations hearing titled “Examining the Shipment of Illicit Drugs in International Mail”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Executive Assistant Commissioner Todd Owen addresses the role of CBP in combating the flow of dangerous illicit drugs into the United States, specifically through international mail and express consignment carrier shipments.
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Statement for the record of OPE for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security hearing titled “Combating Homegrown Terrorism”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE) Office for Community Partnerships Director George Selim addresses DHS’ efforts to advance the terrorism prevention mission
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Written testimony of FEMA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “Employee Misconduct: How Can FEMA Improve the Integrity of its Workforce?”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Deputy Administrator David Grant addresses the ways in which FEMA is improving its disciplinary and misconduct policies and procedures.
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USCG Statement for the Record for a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard hearing titled “Marine Debris: Efforts on Marine Debris in the Oceans and Great Lakes”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) addresses the hazard of marine debris to maritime navigation as well as the risk it poses to the coastal and offshore environment.
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Written testimony of USCG Commandant for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Coast Guard Sea, Land, and Air Capab
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft addresses the Coast Guard’s suite of missions, its exceptional workforce, and the importance of Congress in the effort of advancing the Nation’s security objectives.
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Written testimony of USCG for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Building a 21st Century Infrastructure for America: Coast Guard Sea, Land, and Air Capabilities, Part II”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Assistant Commandant for Acquisition RADM Michael Haycock addresses existing acquisition programs and the employment of risk-informed decisions to balance readiness, modernization, and force structure with the evolving demands of the 21st century.