Testimony from Department of Homeland Security officials before Congress.
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Written testimony of PLCY & CBP for a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Tourism, Competitiveness, and Innovation hearing titled “The State of U.S. Travel and Tourism: Government Efforts to Attract 100 Million Visitors Annually”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Policy (PLCY) Private Sector Office acting Assistant Secretary Michael Stroud and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations acting Assistant Commissioner John Wagner address DHS’ major travel and tourism initiatives.
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Written testimony of CBP and ICE for a House Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “An Administration Made Disaster: The South Texas Border Surge of Unaccompanied Alien Minors”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Border Patrol Deputy Chief Ron Vitiello and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations Executive Associate Director Thomas Homan review the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to address the recent rise of unaccompanied children and others crossing the U.S. border in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing titled “Dangerous Passage: The Growing Problem of Unaccompanied Children Crossing the Border”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses the recent rise of unaccompanied children and others crossing the U.S. border in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Written testimony of TSA for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security hearing titled “Utilizing Canine Teams to Detect Explosives and Mitigate Threats”
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Security Operations Threat Assessment Division Director Melanie Harvey, and TSA Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, Security Services and Assessments Division Director Annmarie Lontz address explosives detection canine teams and transportation security.
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Written testimony of ICE for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, & Communications hearing titled “Mass Gathering Security: A Look at the Coordinated Approach to Super Bowl XLVIII in New Jersey and Other Large Scale
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations - Newark Special Agent in Charge Andrew McLees addresses the role of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in supporting the comprehensive efforts to safely secure mass gatherings and large-scale public events in the United States.
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Written testimony of USCG for a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation hearing titled “Maintaining Coast Guard Readiness”
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Deputy Commandant for Operations Vice Admiral Charles Michel addresses Coast Guard readiness and the Coast Guard’s continued efforts to best serve the American people today and into the future.
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Written testimony of DNDO Director Huban Gowadia for a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing titled “Securing Radiological Materials: Examining the Threat Next Door”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) Director Huban Gowadia addresses efforts to prevent and prepare for radiological events.
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Written testimony of DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson for a Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing titled “Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson addresses DHS’ mission and priorities.
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Written testimony of OHA acting Assistant Secretary and S&T Under Secretary for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications hearing titled “BioWatch: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Health Affairs (OHA) acting Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kathy Brinsfield and Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Under Secretary Dr. Reginald Brothers address biological defense and specifically DHS’ BioWatch program.
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Written testimony of MGMT Under Secretary for a House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications hearing titled “BioWatch: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward”
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Management Directorate (MGMT) acting Under Secretary Chris Cummiskey addresses lessons learned from the BioWatch program, specifically with regard to acquisition of Generation-3.