Legislation
LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO HELP GUARD AGAINST A WMD ATTACK IN THE UNITED STATES
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) and Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced legislation that will begin implementing the recommendations of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission. "The Weapons of Mass Destruction Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011" (H.R. 2356) would improve U.S. efforts to prevent, protect, respond, and recover from a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) attack in the United States, and is … Continue Reading
June 22, 2011
Richmond Introduces FEMA Recoupment Fairness Act
(WASHINGTON) - Representatives Cedric Richmond (D-LA) and Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced legislation to prevent FEMA from recouping overpayments of disaster relief assistance from individuals affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. "The FEMA Recoupment Fairness Act" (H.R. 2265) applies if funds were dispersed because of an error by FEMA and there was no fault by the recipient. It does not apply if there is any evidence … Continue Reading
April 08, 2011
The Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced "The Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2011" (H.R. 1447). This legislation reestablishes and codifies the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC) which was created in response to the Lockerbie terrorist bombing in 1988 and later transferred to the Transportation Security Administration in 2001. However, after playing a critical role in the development of … Continue Reading
March 17, 2011
Thompson TWIC Legislation Addresses Upcoming Mandatory Renewal
(WASHINGTON) - Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, has announced the introduction of H.R. 1105, the Transitioning With an Improved Credential (TWIC) Program Act. This legislation aims to address the upcoming renewal deadlines of TWIC. The TWIC program was created to protect the Nation's maritime transportation facilities and vessels by requiring maritime workers and other workers who need unescorted access to secure port facilities to obtain a … Continue Reading
February 10, 2011
King, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reallocate D Block Communications Spectrum to Public Safety
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, joined by Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and 5 others, introduced H.R. 607, the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011. This legislation will strengthen the communications capabilities of America's first responders by reallocating the D Block communications spectrum to public safety. Today, President Obama personally called for the reallocation of the D Block to public … Continue Reading
February 10, 2011
Thompson Calls for Elimination of the Alaskan Native Corporation Carve-Out
(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced legislation to place eligible small businesses in the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) program on an equal footing with Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs). The legislation, H.R. 598, is a companion bill to S. 236, introduced by Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO). Congressman Thompson submitted the following statement with the introduction of the legislation: "The … Continue Reading