Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications hearing titled “Defense Support of Civil Authorities: A Vital Resource in the Nation’s Homeland Security Missions”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery Robert Fenton addresses how the Department of Defense (DoD) supports FEMA under Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA).
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Written testimony of I&A Under Secretary for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Terrorism Gone Viral: The Attack in Garland, Texas and Beyond”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Under Secretary Francis Taylor addresses the foreign fighter threat and current efforts to disrupt terrorist travel.
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Written testimony of PRIV Chief Privacy Officer for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing titled “Ensuring Agency Compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Office (PRIV) Chief Privacy Officer Karen Neuman addresses how DHS implements the Freedom of Information Act.
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Written testimony of PLCY for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “The Outer Ring of Border Security: DHS’s International Security Programs”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Office of International Affairs Assistant Secretary & Chief Diplomatic Officer Alan Bersin highlights a series of international programs that have advanced DHS’ efforts to simultaneously enhance the security of our nation and facilitate legitimate trade and travel.
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Written testimony of ICE for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “The Outer Ring of Border Security: DHS’s International Security Programs”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations International Operations Assistant Director Lev Kubiak addresses the international engagement and enforcement efforts of ICE.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance hearing titled “The National Flood Insurance Program: Oversight of Superstorm Sandy Claims”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration Deputy Associate Administrator Brad Kieserman addresses the need to reform the National Flood Insurance Program.
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Written testimony of CBP for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security hearing titled “The Outer Ring of Border Security: DHS’s International Security Programs”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations Deputy Assistant Commissioner John Wagner addresses the integral role of international programs and initiatives as part of CBP’s multi-layered strategy to secure America’s borders and facilitate legitimate travel.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management hearing titled “Pacific Northwest Seismic Hazards: Planning and Preparing for the Next Disaster”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of Response and Recovery Deputy Associate Administrator Robert Fenton addresses FEMA’s efforts within the realm of earthquake preparedness, response, and recovery.
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TSA statement for the record for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing titled “Transportation Security: Are Our Airports Safe?”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) addresses TSA’s efforts in securing the nation’s transportation systems.
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Written testimony of S&T for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for a hearing titled “Securing the Border: Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology Force Multipliers”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency Borders and Maritime Security Division Director Anh Duong addresses S&T’s investments in support of border security.