Media Advisories
TOMORROW @ 2PM: Hearing on DHS’s Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, May 18th at 2pm, the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, chaired by Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA), will hold a hearing to examine the Department’s strategy to combat fentanyl and illicit drugs from entering our borders. Federal witnesses will discuss the resources and authorities used for seizing opioids at land, air, and sea ports of entry, as well as at international mail facilities. Witnesses will also discuss … Continue Reading
May 16, 2022
TOMORROW @ 9AM: Hearing on Building Resilience Through Emergency Preparedness
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, May 17th, the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery chaired by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) will hold a hearing to hear from stakeholders about local and Federal capacity to respond a range of disasters from severe weather events to terrorist attacks. The hearing will also serve as an opportunity to discuss emerging threats, including the significant risks of climate change to our country’s preparedness, and the actions the … Continue Reading
May 16, 2022
TOMORROW @ 2PM: Cybersecurity Hearing on Federal Network Security
(WASHINGTON) – Today, May 17th, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation, chaired by Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), will hold a hearingto hear from Administration officials on the status of efforts to strengthen the cybersecurity of Federal networks. In light of the SolarWinds compromise discovered in December 2020, the Biden Administration and Congress have prioritized enhanced Federal network security, including by providing $650 … Continue Reading
April 25, 2022
WEDNESDAY: Homeland Security Budget Hearing with Secretary Mayorkas
(WASHINGTON) – On Wednesday, April 27th, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a hearing entitled, “A Review of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security” with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. This hearing will focus on the DHS’s FY2023 budget request and key issues facing the Department. This hearing will be streamed live on YouTube and on our website. Hearing … Continue Reading
April 06, 2022
TODAY: Hearing on Examining Title 42 and Restoring Asylum at the Border
(WASHINGTON) – Today, April 6th at 1:30pm, the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, chaired by Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA), will hold a hearing to examine the necessity of ending Title 42 and reinstating access to asylum at the border, including how Title 42 is an unsustainable and ineffective border management tool with a disproportionate impact on Black and Brown migrants, the negative consequences on asylum-seeking migrants, the lack of a public … Continue Reading
April 05, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Cybersecurity Hearing on Maturing Public-Private Partnerships to Secure U.S. Infrastructure
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, April 6th, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation, chaired by Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), will hold a hearing to assess Federal efforts to mature collaboration with critical infrastructure owners and operators as they work to defend their networks and build resilience. The hearing will focus on identifying gaps in existing Federal authorities, opportunities to enhance operational collaboration with key private … Continue Reading
April 04, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Hearing on Securing Critical Infrastructure Against Russian Cyber Threats (updated)
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, April 5th, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a hearing to examine how U.S. critical infrastructure is working with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and other Federal partners to ramp up cybersecurity measures in response to escalating Russian cyber threats. The hearing will also serve as an opportunity to discuss the value of new public-private partnerships and information … Continue Reading
March 30, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Joint Hearing on Assessing DHS’s Efforts to Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, March 31st, the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, & Accountability, chaired by Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA), and the Subcommittee on Transportation & Maritime Security, chaired by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) will hold a joint hearing to examine the Department of Homeland Security’s counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) authority to mitigate threats to homeland security posed by drones. With the C-UAS authority sunsetting later this … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM – Hearing on the Targeting of Black Institutions: From Church Violence to HBCU Bomb Threats
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, March 17th, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a hearing entitled, “The Targeting of Black Institutions: From Church Violence to University Bomb Threats.” The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony about the heightened threats and violence facing Black institutions, including churches and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). While such threats are not new, in recent … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
TOMORROW @ 2PM: Hearing on the Court-Ordered Reimplementation of the Remain in Mexico Policy
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, March 2, the Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, chaired by Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA), will hold a hearing to examine the ongoing challenges with the court-ordered reimplementation of the Remain in Mexico Policy, also known as the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP). Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department will discuss operations and efforts to … Continue Reading
February 28, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Hearing on FEMA Workforce Challenges
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, March 1st, the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery, chaired by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL), will hold a hearing entitled, “FEMA: Building a Workforce Prepared and Ready to Respond Part 2.” The hearing will be an opportunity to examine FEMA’s ongoing workforce challenges (including recruitment, training, and retention), the impact these challenges have on FEMA’s ability to meet its mission, and how the agency … Continue Reading
February 17, 2022
TODAY @ 2PM: Hearing on Private Sector Investment in the Northern Triangle and Homeland Security Impact
(WASHINGTON) – Today, February 17th, the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, & Accountability, chaired by Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA), will hold a hearing entitled, “Call to Action: Private Sector Investment in the Northern Triangle and Its Impact on Homeland Security.” The purpose of this hearing is to examine the investments committed by the private sector in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’s Call to Action, a long-term strategy to help address the root … Continue Reading
February 14, 2022
TOMORROW @ 2PM: Hearing on the Increase in Firearms Intercepted at TSA Checkpoints
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, February 15th, the Subcommittee on Transportation & Maritime Security, chaired by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), will hold a hearing entitled, “Concealed Carry-Ons: Confronting the Surge in Firearms at TSA Checkpoints.” The purpose of this hearing is to engage with airport operations, labor, and law enforcement leaders regarding the recent surge in firearms intercepted by TSA at airport checkpoints. Members will address the causes of … Continue Reading
February 07, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Joint Hearing on the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Protecting Houses of Worship with the American Jewish Community
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, February 8th, the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, & Recovery, chaired by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL), and the Subcommittee on Intelligence & Counterterrorism, chaired by Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), will hold a joint hearing entitled, “The Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Protecting Houses of Worship: A View From The American Jewish Community.” The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony from leaders in the … Continue Reading
January 28, 2022
NEXT WEEK: Hearing on the Implications of the Dynamic Terrorism Landscape
(WASHINGTON) – On Wednesday, February 2nd, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a virtual hearing to examine the dynamic terrorism threat landscape, hear from witnesses about how violent extremist ideologies are converging, and assess the role of digital media and misinformation in domestic terrorism radicalization and extremism. While terrorist actors espousing violent Islamist ideologies continue to pose a threat, the greatest … Continue Reading
January 20, 2022
TODAY @ 2PM: Hearing on Threats to Election Infrastructure & Voter Confidence
(WASHINGTON) – Today, January 20th, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation, chaired by Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), will hold a virtual hearing to explore ongoing challenges to election security in advance of the midterm elections. Despite the 2020 election being one of the most secure in United States history, the “Big Lie” about the integrity of the election results culminated in the January 6th attack on the Capitol. The … Continue Reading
January 19, 2022
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Joint Hearing on FEMA Workforce Challenges
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, January 20th, the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, chaired by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL), and the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability, chaired by Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA), will hold a joint virtual hearing to examine the challenges and progress of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) efforts to recruit, train, and retain a diverse and resilient workforce. This hearing will be streamed live … Continue Reading
January 19, 2022
TODAY @ 2PM: Hearing on Assessing the State of America’s Seaports
(WASHINGTON) – Today, January 19th, the Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, chaired by Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA), will hold a hearing to examine the key issues affecting port operations nationwide and highlight recommendations to ensure efficient, secure trade and travel. This virtual hearing will be streamed live on YouTube and on our website. Event details: WHAT: Subcommittee Hearing: Assessing the State … Continue Reading
November 16, 2021
TOMORROW @ 10AM: Joint Hearing on DHS’s Role in Combatting Ransomware
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, November 17th, the Subcommittee on Intelligence & Counterterrorism, chaired by Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation, chaired by Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) will hold a joint hearing to examine DHS’s contributions to Federal efforts to counter ransomware attacks given the prioritized attention that the Biden Administration has been giving this homeland security challenge. This … Continue Reading
November 15, 2021
TOMORROW @ 2PM: Congressional Hearing with Workforce Leaders on the State of Transportation Security
(WASHINGTON) – Tomorrow, November 16th, the Subcommittee on Transportation & Maritime Security, chaired by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), will hold a virtual hearing to provide Members an opportunity to hear from witnesses representing frontline workers regarding our nation’s aviation system preparedness in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, historic numbers of disruptive passenger incidents, and vaccine deadlines for Federal employees and contractors. This … Continue Reading