Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of DNDO Director for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Prevention of and Response to the Arrival of a Dirty Bomb at a U.S. Port”
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Director Huban Gowadia addresses DNDO’s efforts to prevent and respond to the arrival of a radiological device at our Nation’s maritime ports.
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Written testimony of USCIS Director for a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa hearing titled “Examining the Syrian Humanitarian Crisis from the Ground (Part II)”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Leon Rodriguez addresses the refugee admissions program, with particular emphasis on Fiscal Year 2016.
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Written testimony of USCG for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Prevention of and Response to the Arrival of a Dirty Bomb at a U.S. Port”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Assistant Commandant for Response Policy Rear Admiral Peter Brown addresses the Coast Guard’s role in the prevention of and response to the arrival of a radiological dispersion device in a U.S. port.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security field hearing titled “Examining Critical Security Measures, Communications, and Response at our Nation’s Airports”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Operations Region One Regional Director Marisa Maola addresses TSA’s efforts to improve officer safety and security, and airport security in general.
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Written testimony of FEMA Administrator for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications hearing titled “Ready and Resilient?: Examining Federal Emergency Preparedness and Response Capabilities”
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addresses FEMA’s preparedness and response efforts post Hurricane Katrina.
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Written testimony of CBP for a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management hearing titled “Improving Pay Flexibilities in the Federal Workforce”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Human Resources Management Assistant Commissioner Linda Jacksta addresses CBP’s efforts to utilize pay and compensation flexibilities to recruit, hire, and retain personnel in in hard-to-fill and remote locations.
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Written testimony of PLCY for a House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Technology hearing titled “Examining Law Enforcement Use of Cell Phone Tracking Devices”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Threat Prevention and Security Policy Assistant Secretary Seth Stodder addresses cell-site simulator technology, DHS’ employment of the technology, and the Department’s policy that governs its use.
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Written testimony of DHS Secretary for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Worldwide Threats and Homeland Security Challenges”
In the context of threats to the homeland, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses the mission of the Department focusing on counterterrorism, aviation security, and cybersecurity.
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Written testimony of FLETC Director for a Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management,... hearing titled “Ensuring Oversight: Vetting Decisions for State Department’s New Diplomatic Security Training Facility”
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Director Connie Patrick addresses FLETC’s capabilities and participation in the Administration’s due-diligence of the State Department’s overseas security training facility.
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Written testimony of USCG for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “Protecting Maritime Facilities in the 21st Century: Are Our Nation’s Ports at Risk for a Cyber-Attack?”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy Rear Admiral Paul Thomas addresses the importance of having cybersecurity in U.S. ports.