Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of I&A Under Secretary for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Countering Violent Islamist Extremism: The Urgent Threat of Foreign Fighters and Homegrown Terror”
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 TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “A Review of Access Control Measures at Our Nation’s Airports”
Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Acting Deputy Administrator Mark Hatfield addresses TSA’s role in airport access control at our Nation’s airports.
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Written Testimony of FEMA Administrator Fugate for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, & Emergency Management hearing titled "Rebuilding After the Storm: Lessening Impacts & Speeding Recovery"
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate addresses FEMA’s efforts in improving and streamlining disaster assistance and becoming better stewards of taxpayer dollars.
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Written testimony of NPPD for a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing titled “Cybersecurity: Enhancing Coordination to Protect the Financial Sector”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity Dr. Phyllis Schneck addresses how DHS helps secure cyber infrastructure and responds to the persistent and emerging cyber threats to the U.S. homeland.
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Written testimony of USSS for a Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing titled “Cybersecurity: Enhancing Coordination to Protect the Financial Sector”
U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Deputy Special Agent in Charge William Noonan addresses the ongoing challenge of cyber crime impacting the nation’s financial system.
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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Open Borders: The Impact of Presidential Amnesty on Border Security”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses President Obama’s announced series of executive actions to begin to fix the nation’s immigration system.
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Written testimony of DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism Policy for a House Committee on Foreign Affairs Joint Subcommittee hearing titled “ISIS and the Threat from Foreign Fighters”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism Policy Tom Warrick addresses DHS’ efforts to protect the nation from the threats posed by terrorists operating out of Syria and Iraq.
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Written testimony of FEMA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency field hearing titled “Emergency Preparedness: Are We Ready For A 21st Century Hugo?”
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of Response and Recovery Acting Deputy Associate Administrator Robert Fenton addresses emergency preparedness for the 21st century.
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Written testimony of USSS Acting Director for a House Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of the United States Secret Service”
U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Acting Director Joseph Clancy addresses the Secret Service in furtherance of the House Judiciary Committee's oversight responsibilities and his vision forward.
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Written testimony CBP Commissioner for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Preparedness and Response to Public Health Threats: How Ready Are We?”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske addresses CBP’s role in the Federal government’s Ebola response.