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June 15, 2021

TODAY @ 2:30PM: Joint Subcommittee Hearing on the Federal Response to the Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack

(WASHINGTON) - Today at 2:30pm, the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, chaired by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation, chaired by Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) will hold a virtual hearing on examining the federal response to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. This hearing will provide Members the opportunity to hear from officials at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) … Continue Reading


June 11, 2021

TODAY @ 2PM: Hearing on Border Security and Addressing Corruption in Central America

(WASHINGTON) – Today at 2pm, the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management & Accountability, chaired by Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA), will hold a virtual hearing to examine how corruption and fragile democratic institutions in Central America have contributed to migration from the region to the U.S. border, as well as what can be done to strengthen democracy and the rule of law in the region. This virtual hearing will be streamed live on YouTube and on our website.  Event … Continue Reading


June 10, 2021

TODAY @ 2PM: Congressional Hearing on Unaccompanied Children at the Border and the Federal Response

(WASHINGTON) - Today at 2pm, the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, chaired by Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA), will hold a virtual hearing with Federal stakeholders regarding unaccompanied children at the border. This hearing will examine the Administration's actions to assist and care for unaccompanied children arriving at the border, as well as their strategy to address the root causes of children traveling to the border. This virtual hearing will be … Continue Reading


June 09, 2021

TODAY @ 12PM: Congressional Hearing on the Colonial Ransomware Attack

(WASHINGTON) - Today at 12pm EDT, the House Committee on Homeland Security, Chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a full Committee virtual hearing as part of the Committee's ongoing oversight of the cybersecurity of our critical infrastructure after the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline last month. The hearing will be an opportunity for Members to ask about Colonial's response to the attack, the overall effort to restore services, and the degree to which the company … Continue Reading


June 02, 2021

Bill Nye on the Hill: Hearing on the Impacts of Climate Change on Homeland Security

(WASHINGTON) – On Tuesday, June 8th, the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, chaired by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL), will hold a virtual hearing to examine the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events, and the implications for homeland security. “Climate change is real, it’s dangerous, and we need to do something about it,” said Chairwoman Demings. “Our inaction is leading to stronger storms, rising floodwaters, … Continue Reading


May 19, 2021

Pelosi, Thompson to Hold Press Conference on January 6 Commission & Emergency Security Supplemental

(WASHINGTON) - Speaker Nancy Pelosi will join Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro, Chairman Bennie Thompson and Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren for a press conference tomorrow, May 19th, at 2:30 p.m. E.T. in the Capitol Visitor Center, on two pieces of legislation to pass in the House this week that will establish an independent, bipartisan 9/11-style commission to investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol Complex as well as provide $1.9 billion in emergency security supplemental funding to … Continue Reading


May 06, 2021

TODAY @ 2PM: Hearing on Addressing Migration Push Factors

(WASHINGTON) - Today at 2pm, the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management & Accountability, chaired by Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA), will hold a virtual hearing to examine the 'push' factors influencing migration from Central America to the U.S. and potential solutions to address these factors to better manage irregular migration to the southern border. Widespread violence, political unrest, and high levels of poverty and inequality-factors beyond the control of the White House-have been key … Continue Reading


May 05, 2021

TODAY @ 2:30PM: Hearing on Policy Solutions to Ransomware Attacks

(WASHINGTON) - Today at 2:30pm, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, & Innovation, chaired by Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY), will hold a virtual hearing on responding to ransomware attacks and exploring policy solutions. This hearing will be an opportunity for Members to explore emerging trends in ransomware attacks and how the government and private sector are working together to improve network defenses. A spate of high-profile ransomware attacks against state and … Continue Reading


May 04, 2021

TODAY @ 2PM: Hearing on H.R. 903, Legislation to Improve the TSA Frontline Workforce

(WASHINGTON) - Today at 2pm, the Subcommittee on Transportation & Maritime Security, chaired by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), will hold a virtual hearing on H.R. 903, the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act. The purpose of the hearing is to garner additional support of H.R. 903 and to increase awareness of the challenges facing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) frontline workforce, which is underpaid compared to most other Federal workforces, lacks basic civil service … Continue Reading


April 28, 2021

TOMORROW: Congressional Hearing on Racially and Motivated Violent Extremism

(WASHINGTON) - Tomorrow, April 29th, the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, chaired by Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), will hold a virtual hearing with counterterrorism officials to discuss racially and motivated violent extremism. This hearing will give Members the opportunity to discuss: 1) the international and transnational Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremist (RMVE) threat landscape; 2) the spread of RMVE narratives and counternarratives; and 3) how the U.S. … Continue Reading


April 28, 2021

TODAY @ 12PM: Congressional Hearing on DHS Preparedness Grant Programs

(WASHINGTON) - Today at 12pm, the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery, chaired by Rep. Val Demings (D-FL), will hold a virtual hearing with state and local homeland security stakeholders regarding Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) preparedness grant programs. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony about the critical role DHS preparedness grant programs play in helping to keep citizens and communities secure. Members are expected to receive … Continue Reading


April 26, 2021

TOMORROW: Congressional Hearing on Unaccompanied Children at the Border

(WASHINGTON) - Tomorrow, April 27th, the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, chaired by Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA), will hold a virtual hearing with stakeholders regarding unaccompanied children at the border. This hearing will give Members an opportunity to hear from key witnesses to examine suggestions for improving our system for unaccompanied children. Members of the Committee are eager to move forward with solutions, given the devastation wrought … Continue Reading


April 20, 2021

TOMORROW: Hearing on the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General

(WASHINGTON) - On Wednesday, April 21, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a virtual hearing with officials from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG). This hearing will give members an opportunity to examine the challenges facing the DHS OIG based on GAO's preliminary findings and recommendations in its review of the office - and also assess the … Continue Reading


April 16, 2021

Barragán to Visit Rio Grande Valley to Provide Oversight of Migrant Conditions at the Border

McAllen, Texas - Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán, Chairwoman of the Committee on Homeland Security's Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Subcommittee, will visit Texas' Rio Grande Valley tomorrow to examine the migrant conditions at the southern border. Over the course of the oversight visit the Congresswoman will meet with Border Patrol leadership, visit processing facilities, emergency intake sites, as well as meet with non-profits and immigration advocates. Chairwoman … Continue Reading


April 08, 2021

Congresswoman Escobar, Chairman Thompson, and El Paso Leaders to Hold Press Conference on Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas’ Visit to El Paso

(El Paso, TX) - Today, April 8 at 11:00 a.m. MT, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser, El Paso County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego, El Paso Fire Chief and Managing Director for Public Safety Chief Mario D'Agostino, and immigration advocates will hold a press conference following Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas' visit to El Paso. WHO Congresswoman Veronica Escobar … Continue Reading


March 23, 2021

TOMORROW: Congressional Hearing on State and Local Response to Domestic Terrorism

(WASHINGTON) - On Wednesday, March 24th, the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism, chaired by Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), will hold a virtual hearing with top state officials examining state and local response to domestic terrorism and the Capitol siege. This hearing will provide Members the opportunity to discuss, 1) existing state terrorism statutes and other laws used to prosecute individuals engaged in acts of domestic terrorism, 2) how states coordinate with the Federal … Continue Reading


March 09, 2021

NEXT WEEK: Hearing with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

(WASHINGTON) - On Wednesday, March 17th, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a hearing with Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas on the future of the Department of Homeland Security in the wake of the Trump Administration's four years of mismanagement and misuse of the Department. This will be Secretary Mayorkas's first appearance before Congress since his confirmation. This virtual hearing will stream live on YouTube and on our … Continue Reading


February 23, 2021

TOMORROW: Hearing on the COVID-19 Pandemic One Year Later

(WASHINGTON) - Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 24th, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a hearing entitled "Confronting the Coronavirus: Perspectives on the COVID-19 Pandemic One Year Later." As 500,000 Americans have lost their lives due to COVID-19, the Committee will assess response and relief efforts since it held the first COVID-19 Congressional hearing on March 4, 2020. This hearing will provide Members the opportunity to receive … Continue Reading


February 22, 2021

Oversight and Homeland Security Committees to Hold Hearing on Role of Private Tech in the SolarWinds Breach and Ongoing Campaign

(WASHINGTON) - On Friday, February 26, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, will hold a joint hearing examining recent cybersecurity incidents affecting government and private sector networks, including the supply chain attack targeting SolarWinds Orion Software and other cyberattacks. The SolarWinds cyberattack, first uncovered in mid-December, 2020, by … Continue Reading


February 09, 2021

TOMORROW: Congressional Hearing on Cyber Threats Facing the Nation

(WASHINGTON) - On Wednesday, February 10th, the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), will hold a hearing with former Federal government cybersecurity officials and cybersecurity experts on the full range of cyber threats facing the nation. This hearing will be the Committee's first in a series that will assess the nation's approach to cybersecurity, which includes the ongoing investigation into the events of the Solar Winds cyberattack that affected … Continue Reading