Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of S&T for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act: Examining Remaining Challenges”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Homeland Security Advance Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) Explosives Division Director Steven Wallen addresses S&T’s approach to research and development and how S&T’s partnerships with the Transportation Security Administration, the private sector, and universities are leading to new explosives detection and mitigation solutions.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act: Examining Remaining Challenges”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Capabilities Assistant Administrator Jill Vaughan addresses TSA’s use of technology to meet key mission objectives.
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Written testimony of PLCY for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security, and Subcommittee on Health Care Benefits and Administrative Rules hearing titled “Terrorism and the Visa Waiver Program”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Screening Coordination Office Deputy Assistant Secretary Kelli Burriesci addresses the security benefits of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
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Written testimony of MGMT for a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management hearing titled “Implementing Solutions: The Importance of Following through on GAO and OIG Recommendations”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Management Directorate (MGMT) Office of the Chief Financial Officer Departmental GAO-OIG Liaison Office Director Jim Crumpacker addresses DHS’ implementation of recommendations made by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Offices of Inspector General (OIGs).
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Written testimony of USCIS Director for a House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security hearing titled “Oversight of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Leon Rodriguez addresses USCIS’ top priorities, and several critical issues important to the Subcommittee.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Examining TSA's Global Efforts to Protect the Homeland from Aviation Threats and Enhance Security at Last Point of Departure Airports”
U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Global Strategies Deputy Assistant Administrator Joe Terrell addresses the Office of Global Strategies’ efforts to mitigate the international aviation security risk to the United States.
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Written testimony of MGMT Office of the Chief Readiness Support Officer, Deputy Chief Readiness Support Officer for Assets and Logistics Thomas Chaleki for a House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Management Directorate (MGMT) Office of the Chief Readiness Support Officer, Deputy Chief Readiness Support Officer for Assets and Logistics Thomas Chaleki addresses DHS’ motor vehicle fleet program and the progress made towards improving the management and oversight of the program.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency hearing titled “Driving Away with Taxpayer Dollars: DHS's Failure to Effectively Manage the Federal Protective Service Vehicle Fleet”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Federal Protective Service (FPS) Director Eric Patterson addresses the management and operations of the FPS vehicle fleet.
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Written testimony of ICE Director for a Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of the Administration’s Criminal Alien Removal Policies”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Sarah Saldaña addresses the role ICE plays in the arrest, detention, and removal of individuals meeting the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement priorities.
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Written testimony of CBP Commissioner for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “America’s Heroin Epidemic at the Border: Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Efforts to Combat Illicit Narcotic Trafficking”
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.