Media Advisories
THURSDAY @ DCA - Press Event with TSA and DHS to Announce Largest Ever Boost in Pay for TSA’s Workforce
(WASHINGTON) – This Thursday, July 27th Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, will hold a press event with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske, and workforce representatives to announce long overdue pay improvements for the entire TSA workforce. Thanks to an effort from Rep. Thompson and Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro and support from … Continue Reading
June 21, 2023
FRIDAY @ 9AM - New Congressional Disaster Equity Caucus Hosts Inaugural Meeting
(WASHINGTON) – This Friday, Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, Troy A. Carter, Sr., Dina Titus, and Brian Higgins, co-chairs of the Disaster Equity and Building Resilience Caucus, will host the Caucus’s inaugural meeting to discuss how Congress can make disaster outcomes more equitable and make communities stronger. This meeting will be streamed live on YouTube. Event details: WHAT: The Disaster Equity and Building Resilience Caucus Inaugural Meeting WHEN: Friday, June 23 @ 9am … Continue Reading
April 20, 2023
Ranking Member Thompson Leads Homeland Security Committee Democrats on Southwest Border Visit
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, Friday, April 21, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, will lead a delegation of Committee Democrats to the Southwest Border. The visit will include a discussion of border security and immigration issues with local officials and also include tours of DHS border facilities and technologies in McAllen and Brownsville, Texas. Members will hear from Custom and Border Protection’s Office of Field Operations, U.S … Continue Reading
December 12, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Hearing with DHS Office of Intelligence & Analysis Under Secretary Kenneth Wainstein
(WASHINGTON) – On Tuesday, December 13th, the Subcommittee on Intelligence & Counterterrorism, chaired by Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), will hold a hearing to examine the operations of the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) and hear from the recently confirmed Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, Kenneth L. Wainstein, on his vision for the office and how he plans to address the many challenges the office has faced in delivering on its mission. This hearing … Continue Reading
November 10, 2022
NEXT WEEK: Hearing on Worldwide Threats to the Homeland
(WASHINGTON) – On Tuesday, November 15th, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a hearing to examine international terrorism and the rise in domestic terrorism incidents, as well as cyber threats and election security. This hearing will be streamed live on YouTube and on the Committee’s website. Event details: WHAT: Full Committee Hearing: Worldwide Threats to the Homeland WHEN: Tuesday, November 15 @ 9:30am EDT WHERE: 310 … Continue Reading
September 29, 2022
NEXT WEEK: Homeland Security Committee to Hold Field Hearing in New Jersey on Countering Violent Extremism and Antisemitic Threats
(WASHINGTON) – With incidents of violent extremism and antisemitism on the rise across the country, the Committee on Homeland Security will hold a full committee field hearing on Monday, October 3rd to hear from witnesses who are working to counter the threat in New Jersey, which has seen a 25% increase in antisemitic incidents over the last year. Members will have the opportunity to examine the factors driving the recent rise in antisemitism, State and local responses, and how the … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Hearing on Federal Building Security
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, Thursday, September 22nd, the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, & Accountability chaired by Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) will hold a hearing to examine the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) process for providing security for Federal facilities, employees, and visitors. Recently, extreme rhetoric and anti-government sentiment have led to an increase in threats directed at Federal facilities and employees. This hearing will be streamed live on … Continue Reading
September 20, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Hearing on the Preparedness and Resilience of Critical Infrastructure and the Water Sector
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 21st, the Committee on Homeland Security chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a hearing to explore the preparedness and resilience of critical infrastructure, using the water sector as a case study. Committee Members will be able to ask witnesses about: The preparedness and resiliency challenges unique to the water sector, particularly considering recent issues with water infrastructure in Jackson, MS and other communities … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Hearing on Securing Industrial Control Systems Against Cyberattacks
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, Thursday, September 15th at 10:00am, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection & Innovation, chaired by Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), will hold a hearing to examine Federal efforts to strengthen the security of industrial control systems and operational technology, which support industrial functions that underpin critical infrastructure. Members will have the opportunity to discuss how the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency … Continue Reading
July 26, 2022
TOMORROW @ 2PM: Hearing on CBP’s Use of Facial Recognition Technology at Ports of Entry
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 27th at 2:00pm, the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, chaired by Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA), will hold a hearing to hear from stakeholders tracking Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) deployment of facial recognition technology at ports of entry. Witnesses will discuss concerns regarding the continued deployment of facial recognition technology related to accuracy, bias, and privacy in verifying traveler … Continue Reading
July 19, 2022
TOMORROW @ 9:30AM: Election Security Hearing on Threats to Election Officials and Infrastructure
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, July 20th, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a hearing to explore ongoing challenges to election security in advance of the midterm elections. While concerns such as the cybersecurity of voting machines and registration databases remain, the aftermath of the 2020 election highlighted growing threats to the physical security of elections with an increase in threats to election officials. This hearing will … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
TOMORROW @ 9AM: Hearing on Supporting Underserved Communities in Emergency Management
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, July 19th, the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, chaired by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL), will hold a hearing to understand the needs of underserved or vulnerable populations before, during, and after emergencies and disasters. Members will hear from stakeholder and advocacy groups about their efforts to ensure the needs of these communities are planned for and met in emergency settings. Members are encouraged to ask the … Continue Reading
July 13, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Hearing with Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, June 14th, the Subcommittee on Transportation & Maritime Security chaired by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) will hold a hearing to hear from the new Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Linda Fagan, on the future of the Coast Guard (USCG), including efforts to overhaul an aging fleet, build a strong workforce, and make meaningful progress towards equity and inclusion across all levels of the Coast Guard. Admiral Fagan is the first female ever to lead a … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
NEXT WEEK: Chairwoman Slotkin to Hold Michigan Field Hearing on Combating Ransomware
(WASHINGTON) – On Tuesday, June 28th, the Committee on Homeland Security’s Intelligence & Counterterrorism Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), will hold a field hearing in Michigan to examine the growing cyber threats communities, businesses, and organizations across the United States face due to the proliferation of ransomware. Ransomware attacks have steadily increased, targeting not just major corporations but also small businesses, schools, libraries, law … Continue Reading
June 21, 2022
TOMORROW @ 2:30pm: Hearing on Emerging Technologies and Cybersecurity Risks
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, June 22nd at 2:30pm, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation chaired by Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), will hold a hearing to hear from experts in industry and academia on the next generation of cyber threats, and how advancements in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and other technologies will both enable and undermine national security. Additionally, Members will have the opportunity to learn how the private sector … Continue Reading
June 14, 2022
TODAY @ 2PM: Hearing on DHS’s Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program
(WASHINGTON) – Today, June 14th at 2pm, the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management & Accountability, chaired by Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA), will hold a virtual hearing to hear directly from recipients of the Department of Homeland Security’s Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) grant program. Witnesses will speak to the broad range of projects that are funded by this program, each with the goal of equipping local communities around the country with the tools to prevent … Continue Reading
June 13, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Hearing on FEMA’s FY2023 Budget Proposal
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, June 14th, the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery chaired by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) will hold a hearing to examine FEMA’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget proposal, the Agency’s management of recent disasters, and assess its readiness for future disasters. Members will have the opportunity to question Administrator Criswell on FEMA’s budget and the Agency's role in preparing for and responding to disasters, … Continue Reading
June 08, 2022
TOMORROW: Hearing on Terrorism and Cryptocurrency
(WASHINGTON) – On Thursday, June 9th , the Subcommittee on Intelligence & Counterterrorism, chaired by Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), will hold a hearing to examine the cryptocurrency industry and their perspectives on how to address terrorists’ use of digital financing and areas where the government can do more to catch and prevent illicit use. Terrorists, both foreign and domestic, have increasingly taken advantage of digital financing to attempt to … Continue Reading
May 25, 2022
TOMORROW @ 2:30PM: Hearing on the Transportation Security Administration
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, Thursday, May 26th at 2:30pm, the Subcommittee on Transportation & Maritime Security, chaired by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), will hold a virtual hearing to conduct oversight of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and examine the President’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget request for the agency. As air travel continues to rebound, TSA must have the resources and personnel it needs to quickly and effectively screen travelers and their … Continue Reading
May 23, 2022
TOMORROW: Homeland Security Committee to Hold Field Hearing in Las Vegas on Improving International Visitor Processing
(WASHINGTON) – On Tuesday, May 24th, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a hearing to examine the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to improve processing for international visitors. Witnesses will provide an update on DHS programs that facilitate safe and legitimate travel while discussing initiatives to streamline processes and protect employees and the traveling public This hearing will be streamed live on YouTube and … Continue Reading