Skip to content

Legislation

March 05, 2024

Rep. Carter Praises House Passage of Securing the Cities Improvement Act

Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) praised House passage of his bill H.R. 4403, the Securing the Cities Improvement Act. This bill would ensure stability within the Securing the Cities (STC) program and partnerships with at-risk cities. “My bill will help cities build and maintain their security capabilities against nuclear or radiological threats,” said Rep. Carter. “It offers a more targeted and effective approach to national security preparedness and response. This shows that … Continue Reading


November 14, 2023

REPS. GOLDMAN, THOMPSON, CASTRO INTRODUCE BILL TO DISARM CARTELS BY STOPPING TRAFFICKING OF AMERICAN GUNS ACROSS SOUTHERN BORDER

‘Disarming Cartels Act’ Would Curb Trafficking of American-Made Guns to Mexico, Eliminate Power Source for Dangerous Cartels More than 500,000 American-Made Guns Trafficked from United States to Mexico Every Year  70 Percent of Guns Recovered at Crime Scenes in Mexico Come from U.S.  (WASHINGTON) - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) today with Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) introduced the ‘Disarming Cartels Act’ to curtail the trafficking of … Continue Reading


September 28, 2023

Thompson, Warren, Ramirez Introduce Legislation to Address Federal Disaster Response Inequities

(WASHINGTON) - Today, during National Preparedness Month, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Rep. Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL), Vice Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, announced introduction of the Federal Emergency Management Advancement of Equity Act (or FEMA Equity Act) to address systemic inequities in the Federal government’s response to disasters and how it distributes assistance. … Continue Reading


September 22, 2023

Chairman Green, Ranking Member Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend the Overtime Pay Authority for Secret Service Agents

(WASHINGTON) - Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) and Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (D-MS) introduced the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2023, which will extend the authority to ensure that United States Secret Service agents are compensated for the additional work that is required of them. “For the brave men and women of the Secret Service, protecting our nation’s leaders isn’t just a job, it’s a calling; and they deserve to be … Continue Reading


September 14, 2023

Thompson Introduces Legislation to Address Ghost Gun Threat

(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced legislation to enhance the Department of Homeland Security’s response to the threat posed by ghost guns. Ghost guns are unregistered, untraceable weapons—making them highly desirable to terrorists and other bad actors.  Since 2016, there has been a more than 10-fold increase in ghost gun seizures in the U.S. The Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act (H.R. 5460) directs … Continue Reading


July 27, 2023

Rep. Payne, Jr.’s Bill to Support First Responders Passes U.S. House of Representatives

(WASHINGTON) - Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr.’s bill to support first responders passed the U.S. House of Representatives today.  His bill, the First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act or H.R. 3254, amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to exempt emergency equipment with breakthrough technologies from a cumbersome approval process.  Specifically, it would create a consistent standard for grant applications to … Continue Reading


July 13, 2023

Committee Advances Bipartisan, Bicameral Thompson Bill to Expand Mental Health Support for DHS Law Enforcement

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement after bipartisan, bicameral legislation he introduced along with Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) to increase mental health resources for law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was advanced by the Committee. The DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act (H.R. 2577) would create the DHS Law Enforcement … Continue Reading


June 07, 2023

Thompson Introduces Legislation to Address Troubles at DHS Inspector General’s Office

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, announced introduction of the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act to address years of troubling reports calling into question the quality, effectiveness, and transparency of the DHS Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) oversight activities as well as its management.  H.R. 3846 aims to improve the management of the Office, along with the … Continue Reading


May 25, 2023

Congressman Thompson Introduces Legislation to Improve Local Emergency Management Training

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, announced introduction of legislation to help local governments improve their capability to respond to disasters as natural disasters continue to grow in frequency and intensity and place greater strain on local emergency management personnel. The Emergency Management Support Act (H.R. 3626) ensures local emergency management personnel will routinely receive professional training … Continue Reading


May 18, 2023

Ranking Member Thompson Introduces Legislation to Provide TSA Sustained Funding for Security and Pay Improvements

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, announced introduction of H.R. 3394, the Fund the TSA Act, legislation he authored to ensure the Transportation Security Administration has sustained funding to pay for security operations and pay improvements and address the agency's budget shortfalls. H.R. 3394 provides the funding necessary for recent improvements the Biden Administration and Congress have made to labor rights … Continue Reading


May 11, 2023

Ranking Member Thompson Statement Opposing Passage of Extreme MAGA Republican Child Deportation Act

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement in opposition to the passage of H.R. 2, the Child Deportation Act: “The extreme MAGA Republican Child Deportation Act is a cruel, unworkable, and extreme bill.  It is little more than a messaging bill for House Republicans to exploit the challenging conditions at the southwest border. It seems designed to create more chaos at our borders, … Continue Reading


April 13, 2023

Thompson, Peters, Garbarino, Hawley Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Mental Health Support for DHS Law Enforcement

(WASHINGTON) – Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase mental health resources for law enforcement personnel at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The legislation would create the DHS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Resiliency Program to oversee and streamline the delivery of enhanced mental health and wellness services for DHS law enforcement officers … Continue Reading


December 08, 2022

Chairman Thompson Lauds Homeland Security Provisions in NDAA, Including Measures to Protect Houses of Worship, Bolster Nation’s Cybersecurity

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, lauded passage of critical homeland security measures included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, which passed the House of Representatives today and will be sent to the President’s desk for his approval after Senate passage. Measures included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act include a bill authored by Chairman Thompson to protect … Continue Reading


August 01, 2022

New Rep. Demings Legislation Introduced to Counter WMDs

(WASHINGTON) – Today Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) introduced new legislation (H.R. 8610) with House Homeland Committee Chair Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL), and Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) to modernize the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, and to formalize and expand the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Security. The Office of Health Security is critical to U.S. efforts to counter pandemics … Continue Reading


July 14, 2022

House Passes Critical Homeland Security Measures in NDAA, Including to Improve TSA’s Workforce, Address Inequities in Disaster Response, Protect Houses of Worship from Terrorism

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, lauded passage of dozens of homeland security measures in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7900), which passed the House of Representatives today. They include measures to improve pay and working conditions for TSA’s frontline workforce, address systemic inequities in Federal disaster assistance programs, and protect non-profits and houses of … Continue Reading


July 14, 2022

Chairman Thompson Announces Bipartisan Homeland Security Bills Passing the House

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives completed passage of three bipartisan homeland security measures that were debated on June 21st. “I am glad the House came together to pass these three bipartisan homeland security measures to make specialized training to investigate and prosecute cybercrimes available to State and local officials, bolster cybersecurity workforce training on … Continue Reading


June 07, 2022

Rep. Payne Bill to Protect Children from Natural Disasters Signed into Law

(WASHINGTON) – Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr.’s bill, the Homeland Security for Children Act,was signed into law by President Biden today. The new law, formerly H.R. 4426, requires the Department of Homeland Security to include feedback from organizations that represent the needs of children in future department strategies, policies and plans.  Rep. Payne, Jr. introduced the bill because hundreds to thousands of children can lose their parents, face food insecurity, and become … Continue Reading


May 19, 2022

Homeland Security Committee Advances Slate of 5 Bipartisan Homeland Security Bills

(WASHINGTON) – Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, announced that the Committee voted to favorably report five bipartisan homeland security bills. “I am glad the Committee was able to come together pass these five important bills, which include measures to enhance cybersecurity training, protect DHS research and development from foreign malign influence, strengthen protections for CBP officers who encounter fentanyl while carrying out … Continue Reading


May 16, 2022

Thompson Introduces Legislation to Protect DHS Seal After Two Charged with Impersonating Homeland Security Agents in April

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced the Department of Homeland Security Seal Protection Act (H.R. 7778) which bolsters the ability of the Department to prevent or pursue action against individuals, organizations, or businesses that fraudulently use the DHS seal to misrepresent endorsement or approval by the Department and harm the public. The DHS seal signifies the authoritativeness of the Federal … Continue Reading


May 16, 2022

House Passes Three Bipartisan Homeland Security Bills, Including Legislation to Expand Grant Program to Protect Houses of Worship from Terrorism

(WASHINGTON) – Today, Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives passed three bipartisan homeland security measures, including critical legislation introduced by Chairman Thompson and Committee Ranking Member John Katko (R-NY), the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act of 2022 (H.R. 6825), to expand and strengthen the homeland security grant program that help secure nonprofits and houses of worship against … Continue Reading

Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Next Page