Committee on Homeland Security

Security Risk: The Unprecedented Surge in Chinese Illegal Immigration
2024-05-16 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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.

An Examination of the Transportation Security Administration's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
2024-05-15 14:30 - 17:00
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

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.

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.

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.

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.

A Review of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security
2024-04-16 10:00 - 13:00
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

Full Committee Markup
2024-04-10 10:00 - 13:00
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.

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.

Examining CBP One: Functions, Features, Expansion, and Risks
2024-03-21 14:30 - 17:00
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

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
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 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
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.

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

Organizational Oversight: Examining TSA’s Post-Modernization Efforts
2024-03-12 10:00 - 13:00
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

Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Markup
2024-03-07 14:30 - 17:00
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

Port Cybersecurity: The Insidious Threat to U.S. Maritime Ports
2024-02-29 10:00 - 14:00
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.

Examining Fire Hazards: Lithium-Ion Batteries and Other Threats to Fire Safety
2024-02-15 10:00 - 13:00
A Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology hearing entitled “Examining Fire Hazards: Lithium-Ion Batteries and Other Threats to Fire Safety”
DETAILS:
WHAT: A Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology hearing entitled “Examining Fire Hazards: Lithium-Ion Batteries and Other Threats to Fire Safety.”
DATE: Thursday, February 15, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM ET
LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Lori Moore-Merrell
U.S. Fire Administrator, U.S. Fire Administration (USFA)
Daniel E. Flynn
Chief Fire Marshal, Fire Department of the City of New York
Stephen Kerber
Vice President & Executive Director, Fire Safety Research Institute, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Fire Chief John S. Butler
President and Board Chair, International Association of Fire Chiefs
Witness testimony can be found here.

Securing Operational Technology: A Deep Dive into the Water Sector
2024-02-06 10:00
WHAT: A Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection hearing entitled, “Securing Operational Technology: A Deep Dive into the Water Sector.”
DATE: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM ET
LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Robert M. Lee
CEO and Co-founder, Dragos
Charles Clancy
Senior Vice President, General Manager, MITRE Labs; Chief Technology Officer, MITRE
Kevin Morley
Manager, Federal Relations, American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Marty Edwards
Deputy Chief Technology Officer, Operational Technology and Internet of Things Tenable
Witness testimony can be found here.

Full Committee Markup of Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas
2024-01-30 10:00 - 17:00
WHAT: House Homeland Security Committee markup of articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Committee will mark up H. Res. 863, which can be read here. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) will be offering an amendment in the nature of a substitute to H. Res. 863, which can be read here.
TIME: 10:00 AM ET
LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building. The markup will also be live streamed here.

Voices for the Victims: The Heartbreaking Reality of the Mayorkas Border Crisis
2024-01-18 09:30 - 13:30
DETAILS:
WHAT: A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “Voices for the Victims: The Heartbreaking Reality of the Mayorkas Border Crisis.”
DATE: Thursday, January 18, 2024
TIME: 9:30 AM ET
LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Tammy Nobles
Private citizen
Josephine Dunn
Private citizen
Deborah Pearlstein
Director, Program in Law and Public Policy and Charles and Marie Robertson Visiting Professor in Law and Public Affairs, Princeton University
Witness testimony can be found here.

Safeguarding Dissident Voices: Addressing Transnational Repression Threats to Homeland Security
2024-01-17 08:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:
WHAT: A Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence hearing entitled, “Safeguarding Dissident Voices: Addressing Transnational Repression Threats to Homeland Security.”
DATE: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
TIME: 2:00 PM ET
LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Enes Kanter Freedom
Private citizen
Bob Fu
Founder and President, China Aid Association Inc.
Annie Boyajian
Vice President for Policy and Advocacy, Freedom House
Gissou Nia
Director of the Strategic Litigation Project, Atlantic Council
Witness testimony can be found here.

Exploitation and Enforcement Part II: Improving Enforcement in Countering Uyghur Forced Labor
2024-01-11 10:00
WHAT: A Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability hearing entitled, “Exploitation and Enforcement Part II: Improving Enforcement in Countering Uyghur Forced Labor.”
DATE: Thursday, January 11, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM ET
LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building

Havoc in the Heartland: How Secretary Mayorkas’ Failed Leadership Has Impacted the States
2024-01-10 10:00 - 13:00
A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “Havoc in the Heartland: How Secretary Mayorkas’ Failed Leadership Has Impacted the States.”
DETAILS:
DATE: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM ET
LOCATION: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
The Honorable Austin Knudsen
Attorney General, State of Montana
The Honorable Gentner Drummond
Attorney General, State of Oklahoma
The Honorable Andrew Bailey
Attorney General, State of Missouri
Frank O. Bowman, III
Professor Emeritus of Law, University of Missouri School of Law
Witness testimony can be found here.

Censorship Laundering Part II: Preventing the Department of Homeland Security's Silencing of Dissent
2023-12-13 14:00 - 17:00
A Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability hearing entitled, “Censorship Laundering Part II: Preventing the Department of Homeland Security’s Silencing of Dissent.”
DETAILS:
TIME: 2:00 PM ET
LOCATION: 310 Cannon HOB
WITNESSES:
Panel I
Michael Shellenberger
Founder, Public, a Substack Publication
Mark Chenoweth
President and General Counsel, New Civil Liberties Alliance
Alex Abdo
Litigation Director, Knight First Amendment Institute, Columbia University
Gary Lawkowski
Senior Fellow, The Council to Modernize Governance

Panel II
Iranga Kahangama
Assistant Secretary, Cyber, Infrastructure, Risk and Resilience Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Mona Harrington
Assistant Director, National Risk Management Center, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Witness testimony can be found here.

From Festive Cheer to Retail Fear: Addressing Organized Retail Crime
2023-12-12 14:30 - 17:00
A Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence hearing entitled, “From Festive Cheer to Retail Fear: Addressing Organized Retail Crime.”
Details:
What: A Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence hearing entitled, “From Festive Cheer to Retail Fear: Addressing Organized Retail Crime.”
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Time: 2:30 PM ET
Location: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Panel I
Michael Krol
Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, New England; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
Jason Kane
Special Agent in Charge, Nashville Field Office, U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security
Jose Perez
Deputy Assistant Director, Criminal Investigative Division, FBI, U.S. Department of Justice
Panel II
David Johnston
Vice President, Asset Protection and Retail Operations, National Retail Federation
Scott Glenn
Vice President, Asset Protection, The Home Depot
Abby Jagoda
Vice President, Public Policy, International Council of Shopping Centers
Summer Stephan
District Attorney, San Diego County, California; Testifying on behalf of the National District Attorneys Association
Witness testimony is available here.

Considering DHS’ and CISA’s Role in Securing Artificial Intelligence
2023-12-12 10:00 - 13:00
A Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection hearing entitled, “Considering DHS’ and CISA’s Role in Securing Artificial Intelligence”
WITNESSES:
Ian Swanson
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Protect AI
Debbie Taylor Moore
Senior Partner and Vice President, Global Cybersecurity, IBM Consulting
Timothy O’Neill
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer and Product Security, Hitachi Vantara
Alex Stamos
Chief Trust Officer, SentinelOne
Witness testimony can be found here.

Identity Management Innovation: Looking Beyond REAL ID
2023-12-05 14:00 - 17:00
A Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing entitled, “Identity Management Innovation: Looking Beyond REAL ID”
WITNESSES:
Witnesses will be announced and are by invitation only.

Protecting our Preparedness: Assessing the Impact of the Border Crisis on Emergency Management
2023-12-05 10:00 - 13:00
A Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology hearing entitled, “Protecting our Preparedness: Assessing the Impact of the Border Crisis on Emergency Management”
WITNESSES:
Bruce Blakeman
County Executive, Nassau County, New York
David Favro
Sheriff, Clinton County, New York, On behalf of the National Sheriff’s Association
Andrew Ansbro
President, Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York
Murad Awawdeh
Executive Director, New York Immigration Coalition

The High North: How US Arctic Strategy Impacts Homeland Security
2023-11-29 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “The High North: How US Arctic Strategy Impacts Homeland Security”
Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM ET
Location: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Panel I
The Honorable Dan Sullivan
United States Senator, Alaska
Panel II
Vice Admiral Peter W. Gautier
Deputy Commandant for Operations, U.S. Coast Guard
Christa Brzozowksi
Acting Assistant Secretary, Trade and Economic Security Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Chelsa L. Kenney
Director, International Affairs and Trade, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Witness testimony can be found here.
