Committee on Homeland Security

Port Cybersecurity: The Insidious Threat to U.S. Maritime Ports
2024-02-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
A Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing entitled, “Port Cybersecurity: The Insidious Threat U.S. Maritime Ports”
When: Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
Witnesses:
Rear Admiral Wayne R. Arguin Jr.
Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy, United States Coast Guard
Rear Admiral John Vann
Coast Guard Cyber Command, United States Coast Guard
Rear Admiral Derek Trinque
Director of Strategic Plans, Policy, and Logistics (J5/J4), United States Transportation Command (TRANSCOM)
Ms. Christa Brzozowski
Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security, Department of Homeland Security
Witness testimony will be added here.

Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Markup
2024-03-07 14:30 - 17:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxlM-480eyI
Legislation to be considered includes:

H.R. 7443, To authorize a dedicated transnational repression office within the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations to analyze and monitor transnational repression and related terrorism threats and require Homeland Security Investigations to take actions to prevent transnational repression.
H.R. 7433, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a transnational repression hotline and conduct a transnational repression public service announcement campaign, and for other purposes.
H.R. 7439, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize strengthening of State and local law enforcement capabilities to combat transnational repression and related terrorism threats, and for other purposes.

DATE: Thursday, March 7, 2024
TIME: 2:30 PM ET
LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building

Organizational Oversight: Examining TSA’s Post-Modernization Efforts
2024-03-12 10:00 - 13:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lYUSxssLoM
A House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security entitled “Organizational Oversight: Examining TSA’s Post-Modernization Efforts.”
When: Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Stacey Fitzmaurice
Executive Assistant Administrator, Operations Support, TSA
Brian C. Belcher
Executive Assistant Administrator, Director for the Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, TSA
Julie Scanlon
Executive Assistant Administrator, Enterprise Support, TSA
Steve Lorincz
Deputy Executive Assistant Administrator, Security Operations, TSA
Witness testimony can be found here

Office of Intelligence and Analysis Roundtable
2024-03-12 13:00 - 14:00
House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Roundtable on the Office of Intelligence and Analysis
DETAILS:
What: Office of Intelligence and Analysis Roundtable
When: 1:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building

Examining the Current Status of Iran’s Axis of Resistance and the Implications for Homeland Security and U.S. Interests
2024-03-20 10:00 - 11:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5V0P8OL52M
A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled “Examining the Current Status of Iran’s Axis of Resistance and the Implications for Homeland Security and U.S. Interests.”
When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Robert Wells
Assistant Director, Counterterrorism Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
James Dunlap
Deputy Under Secretary for Analysis, Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A)
Carrie Thompson
Chief of Intelligence, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Elizabeth Richard Ambassador-at-Large Coordinator for Counterterrorism Bureau of Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of State

Witness testimony can be found here.

Securing our Nation from WMDs: A Review of the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office
2024-03-20 14:00 - 17:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdCKPlbTU8Q
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology hearing entitled “Securing our Nation from WMDs: A Review of the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office.”
When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Mary Ellen Callahan
Assistant Secretary, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Tina Won Sherman
Director, Homeland Security and Justice, Government Accountability Office
Dr. Herbert Wolfe, MHS-PA
Acting Chief Medical Officer and Acting Director, Office of Health Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Witness testimony can be found here.

Examining CBP One: Functions, Features, Expansion, and Risks
2024-03-21 14:30 - 17:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZzlJW_L0rU
A joint Subcommittee hearing entitled “Examining CBP One: Functions, Features, Expansion, and Risks.”
When: Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 2:30 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Adam Hunter
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Immigration Policy, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Diane J. Sabatino
Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Tammy Meckley
Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Marta Youth
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, U.S. Department of State

Joint Subcommittee Field Hearing: Port Safety, Security, and Infrastructure Investment
2024-04-05 09:30 - 11:30
DETAILS:
WHAT: A joint Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security of the Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “Port Safety, Security, and Infrastructure Investment.”
DATE: Friday, April 5, 2024
TIME: 9:30 AM ET
LOCATION: Terminal E of PortMiami located at 1265 North Cruise Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33132.

Full Committee Markup
2024-04-10 10:00 - 13:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et-J-MYUjLg
DATE: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

TIME: 10:00 AM ET

LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building

WATCH: The markup will be livestreamed here and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP by 6:00 PM ET Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

A Review of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security
2024-04-16 10:00 - 13:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smvirqfUQ1g
DETAILS:
What: A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled “A Review of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security.”
When: Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas
Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Surveying CIRCIA: Sector Perspectives on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
2024-05-01 14:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection hearing entitled, “Surveying CIRCIA: Sector Perspectives on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.”
When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:

Heather Hogsett
Senior Vice President, Technology and Risk Strategy for BITS, Bank Policy Institute

Scott Aaronson
Senior Vice President, Security and Preparedness, Edison Electric Institute

Robert Mayer
Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity and Innovation, USTelecom, The Broadband Association

Amit Elazari
Co-founder and CEO, OpenPolicy Group
Witness testimony can be found here.

Press must be congressionally credentialed and must RSVP by Tuesday, April 30 at 6:00 PM ET.

Building the Fleet: Assessing the Department of Homeland Security’s Role in the United States Coast Guard’s Acquisitions Process
2024-05-07 10:00 - 13:00
What: A Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing entitled, “Building the Fleet: Assessing the Department of Homeland Security’s Role in the United States Coast Guard’s Acquisitions Process.”
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Panel I
Shelby Oakley
Director, Contracting and National Security Acquisitions, Government Accountability Office
Ron O’Rourke
Specialist in Naval Affairs, Congressional Research Service
Dr. Eric Labs
Senior Analyst for Naval Forces and Weapons, Congressional Budget Office
Panel II
Vice Admiral Paul Thomas
Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, U.S. Coast Guard
Randolph “Tex” Alles
Under Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and must RSVP.

Silent Weapons: Examining Foreign Anomalous Health Incidents Targeting Americans in the Homeland
2024-05-08 14:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence hearing entitled, “Silent Weapons: Examining Foreign Anomalous Health Incidents Targeting Americans in the Homeland and Abroad.”
When: Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Christo Grozev
Lead Investigative Journalist, The Insider, Der Spiegel, Bellingcat
Greg Edgreen
Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), United States Army, CEO and Founder, Advanced Echelon LLC
Mark Zaid
Founding Partner, Mark S. Zaid, PC
Witness testimony can be found here.

Standing Strong on the Thin Blue Line: How Congress Can Support State and Local Law Enforcement
2024-05-15 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A hearing entitled, “Standing Strong on the Thin Blue Line: How Congress Can Support State and Local Law Enforcement.”
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Gregory Mays
Deputy Commissioner of Homeland Security, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Michael Bullock
President, Austin, Texas Police Association
Michael Chapman
Loudoun County Sheriff
Rodney Bryant
President, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
Witness testimony can be found here.

An Examination of the Transportation Security Administration's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
2024-05-15 14:30 - 17:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhi0z2BRlFQ
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing entitled “An Examination of the Transportation Security Administration’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.”
When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 2:30 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
The Honorable David Pekoske
Administrator, Transportation and Security Administration

Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response
2024-05-16 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A joint hearing by the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology and the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence entitled, “Unmanned Aerial Systems and Emergency Response: The Impact of Drones and Other Emerging Technology on U.S. Law Enforcement.”
When: Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Kaz Daughtry
Deputy Commissioner, Operations, New York City Police Department
John M. Chell
Chief of Patrol, Patrol Services Bureau, New York City Police Department
Kevin Fetterman
Division Chief, Command and Emergency Planning, Orange County Fire Authority, On behalf of the International Association of Fire Chiefs
Rahul Sidhu
Founder and CEO, Aerodome
Michael Robbins
President and CEO, Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)

Witness testimony can be found here.

Security Risk: The Unprecedented Surge in Chinese Illegal Immigration
2024-05-16 14:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability hearing entitled, “Security Risk: The Unprecedented Surge in Chinese Illegal Immigration.”
When: Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Simon Hankinson
Senior Research Fellow, Border Security and Immigration Center, The Heritage Foundation
Todd Bensman
National Security Fellow, Center for Immigration Studies
Craig Singleton
Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Meredith Owen, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of History, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Witness testimony can be found here.

Advancing Innovation (AI): Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Defend and Secure the Homeland
2024-05-22 10:00 - 12:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWZ28faeEXo
DETAILS:
What: A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “Advancing Innovation (AI): Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Defend and Secure the Homeland.”
When: Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Troy Demmer
Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Gecko Robotics
Michael Sikorski
Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering, Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks
Ajay Amlani
President and Head of the Americas, iProov
Jake Laperruque
Deputy Director, Security and Surveillance Project, The Center for Democracy and Technology
The hearing will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP.

Stakeholder Perspectives on OSHA’s Proposed Rule to Update the Fire Brigades Standard
2024-06-04 10:00 - 12:30
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology hearing entitled, “Stakeholder Perspectives on OSHA’s Proposed Rule to Update the Fire Brigades Standard”
When: Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
David Denniston
2nd Vice President, Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York
Chief Joseph Maruca
Director, National Volunteer Fire Council, Former Fire Chief of West Barnstable Fire Department
Evan Davis
Director, Government Affairs, International Association of Fire Fighters
Grant Walker
President, Prince George’s County Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics Association, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1619
Witnesses testimony can be found here.

Combating the Gray Zone: Examining Chinese Threats to the Maritime Domain
2024-06-04 14:00 - 16:30
DETAILS:
What: Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing entitled “Combatting the Grey Zone: Examining Chinese Threats to the Maritime Domain.”
When: Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Brent Sadler
Senior Research Fellow, Naval Warfare and Advanced Technology, Allison Center for National Security, The Heritage Foundation
Eric “Coop” Cooper
Senior Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation
Christopher H. Sharman
Director, China Maritime Studies Institute, United States Navy War College
Witness testimony may be found here.

Full Committee Markup
2024-06-12 10:00 - 13:00
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET

Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building

A Cascade of Security Failures: Assessing Microsoft Corporation’s Cybersecurity Shortfalls and the Implications for Homeland Security
2024-06-13 13:15 - 16:30
DETAILS:
What: A House Committee on Homeland Security entitled “A Cascade of Security Failures: Assessing Microsoft Corporation’s Cybersecurity Shortfalls and the Implications for Homeland Security.”
When: Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 1:15 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Brad Smith
Vice Chairman and President, Microsoft
Witness testimony is available here. The hearing is open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and must RSVP.

Finding 500,000: Addressing America’s Cyber Workforce Gap
2024-06-26 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A full Committee hearing entitled “Finding 500,000: Addressing America’s Cyber Workforce Gap.”
When: Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Eric Hysen
Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Leslie Beavers
Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer, Department of Defense
Rodney Petersen
Director, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Commerce
Seeyew Mo
Assistant National Cyber Director, Cyber Workforce, Training and Education, Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD)
Witnesses testimony can be found here.

Persistent Challenges: Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis
2024-06-26 14:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:

What: A Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence hearing entitled, “Persistent Challenges: Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis.”

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET

Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building

WITNESSES:
Ken Wainstein
Undersecretary for Intelligence and Analysis, the Department of Homeland Security

Witness testimony can be found here. This hearing is open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed.

Sector Down: Ensuring Critical Infrastructure Resilience
2024-06-27 14:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection hearing entitled, “Sector Down: Ensuring Critical Infrastructure Resilience.”
When: Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Frank Cilluffo
Director
McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security
University of Auburn
Matthew McCabe
Managing Director
Cyber Broking
Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC
Kimberly Denbow
Vice President
Security and Operations
American Gas Association
Jack Kudale
Chief Executive Officer
Cowbell
Witness testimony may be found here.

Protecting the Homeland - Examining TSA's Relationships with U.S. Adversaries
2024-07-09 10:00 - 13:30
What: A Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing entitled “Protecting the Homeland – Examining TSA’s Relationships with U.S. Adversaries.”
When: 10:00 AM ET on Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Melanie Harvey
Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations, Transportation Security Administration
Stacey Fitzmaurice
Executive Assistant Administrator for Operations Support, Transportation Security Administration
Witness testimony can be found here.

Smart Investments: Technology's Role in a Multi-Layered Border Security Strategy
2024-07-09 14:00 - 17:00
What: A joint Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability hearing entitled, “Smart Investments: Technology’s Role in a Multi-Layered Border Security Strategy.”
When: Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland
Terrell County, Texas
Carl Landrum
Vice President, Civilian Programs and Strategy, Dedrone
David J. Berteau
President and CEO, Professional Services Council
Witness testimony can be found here.

Examining the Assassination Attempt of July 13th
2024-07-23 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled “Examining the Assassination Attempt of July 13th.”
When: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Colonel Christopher L. Paris
Commissioner, Pennsylvania State Police
Patrick Yoes
National President, Fraternal Order of Police
Witness testimony can be found here.

From Drug Interdictions in the Caribbean to National Security Patrols in the Arctic: Examining U.S. Coast Guard’s Role in Securing the Homeland
2024-07-24 10:00 - 13:00
What: A full Committee hearing entitled, “From Drug Interdictions in the Caribbean to National Security Patrols in the Arctic: Examining U.S. Coast Guard’s Role in Securing the Homeland.”
When: Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
Witness testimony can be found here.

A Country Without Borders: How Biden-Harris' Open-Borders Policies Have Undermined Our Safety and Security
2024-09-18 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “A Country Without Borders: How Biden-Harris’ Open-Borders Policies Have Undermined Our Safety and Security.”
When: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Patty Morin
Private citizen
Aaron Heitke
Chief Patrol Agent (Retired), United States Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The Honorable Jim Desmond
Board of Supervisors, San Diego County, State of California
The Honorable David Hathaway
Santa Cruz County, State of Arizona
Witness testimony can be found here.
