Committee on Homeland Security

Cybersecurity is Local, Too: Assessing the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
2025-04-01 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection hearing entitled, “Cybersecurity is Local, Too: Assessing the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.”
When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:

Robert Huber
Chief Security Officer, Tenable, Inc.

Alan Fuller
Chief Information Officer, State of Utah

Kevin Kramer
First Vice President, National League of Cities; Councilman, Louisville, KY

Mark Raymond
Chief Information Officer, State of Connecticut

Witness testimony can be found here.

Exploring the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Across the DHS Enterprise
2025-04-01 14:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology joint hearing entitled, “Exploring the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Across the DHS Enterprise.”
When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Bryan Farrell
Interim Director, Raspet Flight Research Laboratory, Mississippi State University
Mike Ledbetter
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, COLSA Corporation
Jerry Hendrix
Executive Director, Rotorcraft Systems Engineering and Simulation Center, the University of Alabama in Huntsville
Kevin Fetterman
Fire Division Chief, Division 4, Orange County Fire Authority, on behalf of the International Association of Fire Chiefs
Witness testimony can be found here.

America on the Global Stage: Examining Efforts to Secure and Improve the U.S. Travel System and Prepare for Significant International Events
2025-04-08 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing entitled, “America on the Global Stage: Examining Efforts to Secure and Improve the U.S. Travel System and Prepare for Significant International Events.”
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:

Geoff Freeman
President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Travel Association

Jon Gruen
Chief Executive Officer, Fortem Technologies

Everett Kelley
National President, American Federation of Government Employees

Witness testimony can be found here.

Full Committee Markup
2025-04-09 10:00 - 14:00
When: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building

Full Committee Markup
2025-04-29 10:00 - 23:30
When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building

Beijing’s Air, Space, and Maritime Surveillance from Cuba: A Growing Threat to the Homeland.
2025-05-06 10:00 - 12:00
DETAILS:

What: A Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing entitled, “Beijing’s Air, Space, and Maritime Surveillance from Cuba: A Growing Threat to the Homeland.”
When: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET

Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building

WITNESSES:

Dr. Ryan C. Berg
Director, Americas Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies

Andrés Martínez-Fernández
Senior Policy Analyst, Latin America, Allison Center for National Security
Leland Lazarus
Associate Director, National Security Program, Gordon Institute for Public Policy, Florida International University

Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be opened to the public and the press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.

A New Era of Homeland Security: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security
2025-05-14 10:00 - 14:00
DETAILS:

What: A Full Committee hearing entitled, “A New Era of Homeland Security: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security.”
When: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET

Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building

WITNESSES:

Kristi Noem
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be opened to the public and the press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.

In Defense of Defensive Measures: Reauthorizing Cybersecurity Information Sharing Activities that Underpin U.S. National Cyber Defense
2025-05-15 14:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:

What: A Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection hearing entitled, “In Defense of Defensive Measures: Reauthorizing Cybersecurity Information Sharing Activities that Underpin U.S. National Cyber Defense.”
When: Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET

Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
John Miller
Senior Vice President of Policy for Trust, Data, and Technology, General Counsel, Information Technology Industry Council
Diane Rinaldo
Private Citizen
Karl Schimmeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, Northern Trust
Kate Kuehn
Member and CISO-in-Residence, National Technology Security Coalition

Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be opened to the public and the press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.

Mass Gathering Events: Assessing Security Coordination and Preparedness
2025-05-21 14:00 - 17:00
WITNESSES:
The Honorable Donald Barnes
Sheriff-Coroner, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, on behalf of the Major County Sheriffs of America
John Junell
Chief Security Officer, Live Nation Entertainment
Jeremy Hammond
Assistant Commissioner, Southeastern Conference
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology hearing entitled, “Mass Gathering Events: Assessing Security Coordination and Preparedness.”
When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP.

“Innovation Nation” Field Hearing at Stanford's Hoover Institution on US Cybersecurity Posture
2025-05-28 17:00 - 20:00
DETAILS:
What: A House Committee Homeland Security field hearing entitled, “Innovation Nation: Leveraging Technology to Secure Cyberspace and Streamline Compliance.”
When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM PDT, 5:00 PM EDT
Where: The Hoover Institution at Stanford University, 426 Galvez Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
Watch: The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must RSVP in advance.
WITNESSES:
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster (Ret.)
Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow, the Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Wendi Whitmore
Chief Security Intelligence Officer, Palo Alto Networks
Jeanette Manfra
Global Director for Security and Compliance, Office of the CISO, Google Cloud
Jack Cable
CEO and Co-Founder of Corridor
Witness testimony can be found here.

From Cartels to Coastlines: An Examination of U.S. Federal Efforts to Confront Illicit Maritime Activities in U.S. Waters
2025-06-10 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A joint Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security and Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement hearing entitled, “From Cartels to Coastlines: An Examination of U.S. Federal Efforts to Confront Illicit Maritime Activities in U.S. Waters.”
When: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Rear Admiral Adam A. Chamie
Assistant Commandant for Response Policy, U.S. Coast Guard
James C. Harris III
Assistant Director, Countering Transnational Organized Crime (CTOC), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
Jonathan P. Miller
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Air and Marine Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Heather MacLeod
Director, Homeland Security and Justice, Government Accountability Office
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP.

The Rise of Anti-Israel Extremist Groups and Their Threat to U.S. National Security
2025-06-11 10:30 - 13:30
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence hearing entitled, “The Rise of Anti-Israel Extremist Groups and Their Threat to U.S. National Security.”
When: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Kerry Sleeper
Deputy Director of Intelligence and Information Sharing, Secure Community Network (SCN)
James Carafano
E.W. Richardson Fellow, Heritage Foundation
Oren Segal
Senior Vice President of Counter-Extremism and Intelligence, Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Julie Fishman Rayman
Senior Vice President of Policy and Political Affairs, American Jewish Committee (AJC)
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP.

Security to Model: Securing Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Cybersecurity
2025-06-12 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection hearing entitled, “Security to Model: Securing Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen Cybersecurity.”
When: Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Steve Faehl
Federal Security CTO, Microsoft
Kiran Chinnagangannagari
Chief Product and Technology Officer, Securin
Gareth Maclachlan
Chief Product Officer, Trellix
Jonathan Dambrot
CEO, Cranium AI, Inc.
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP.

Full Committee Markup
2025-06-25 10:00 - 13:00
When: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 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 in advance.
Text can be found here.

Surveillance, Sabotage, and Strikes: Industry Perspectives on How Drone Warfare Abroad Is Transforming Threats at Home
2025-07-15 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security hearing entitled, “Surveillance, Sabotage, and Strikes: Industry Perspectives on How Drone Warfare Abroad Is Transforming Threats at Home.”
When: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:00AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Tom Walker
Founder and CEO, DroneUP, LLC.
Brett Feddersen
Vice President, Strategy & Government Affairs, D-Fend Solutions
Church Hutton
Chief Growth Officer, AeroVironment, Inc.
Michael Robbins
President and CEO, Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International
Witness testimony can be found here.

Case-by-Case: Returning Parole to its Proper Purpose
2025-07-15 14:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:
What: A joint hearing by the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability and the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement entitled, “Case by Case: Returning Parole to Its Proper Purpose”
When: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
The Honorable Ken Cuccinelli
Senior Fellow, Center for Renewing America
Steven Camarota
Director of Research, Center for Immigration Studies
David J. Bier
Director, Immigration Studies, CATO Institute
Charles Marino
Former Senior Law Enforcement Advisor to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
Witness testimony can be found here. Additional testimony will be added. The hearing will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.

An Inside Job: How NGOs Facilitated the Biden Border Crisis
2025-07-16 10:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:
What: A full Committee hearing entitled, “An Inside Job: How NGOs Facilitated the Biden Border Crisis.”
When: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Mike Howell
President, The Oversight Project
Ali Hopper
President and Founder, GUARD Against Trafficking
Julio Rosas
National Correspondent, Blaze Media
Witness testimony can be viewed HERE. The hearing will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.

Fully Operational: Stuxnet 15 Years Later and the Evolution of Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure.
2025-07-22 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection hearing entitled, “Fully Operational: Stuxnet 15 Years Later and the Evolution of Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure.”
When: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Tatyana Bolton
Executive Director, Operational Technology Cyber Coalition (OTCC)
Kim Zetter
Author of Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World’s First Digital Weapon, Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University
Robert M. Lee
CEO and Co-Founder, Dragos
Nate Gleason
Program Leader, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP.

Lessons Learned: An Examination of Major Security Incidents at Mass Gathering Events
2025-07-22 14:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:
What: A Task Force on Enhancing Security for Special Events in the United States hearing entitled, “Lessons Learned: An Examination of Major Security Incidents at Mass Gathering Events.”
When: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
The Honorable Rosie Cordero-Stutz
Miami-Dade County Sheriff, Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office
Ed Davis
Boston Police Department (retired)
Col. Robert Hodges
Superintendent, Louisiana State Police
Stacey Graves
Police Chief, Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP.

Full Committee Markup
2025-09-03 10:00 - 13:00
When: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 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 in advance.
DETAILS:
Legislation to be considered includes:

H.R. ​___, the “Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act,” or WIMWIG Act, which reauthorizes the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, introduced by Chairman Garbarino
H.R. ​___, the “Protecting Information by Local Leaders for Agency Resilience Act,” or PILLAR Act, which reauthorizes the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN)
H.R. 1736, the “Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act,” introduced by Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX)
H.R. 2259, the “National Strategy for School Security Act,” introduced by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX)
H.R. 2212, the “DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program,” introduced by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA)
H.R. 2261, the “Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act,” introduced by Resident Commissioner Pablo Hernández (D-PR-At Large)
H.R. ___, the “Pipeline Security Act,” introduced by Rep. Julie Johnson (D-TX)

Surveying the Threat of Agroterrorism: Perspectives on Food, Agriculture, and Veterinary Defense
2025-09-16 14:00 - 16:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology hearing entitled, “Surveying the Threat of Agroterrorism: Perspectives on Food, Agriculture, and Veterinary Defense.”
When: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Daniel K. Wims, Ph.D.
President, Alabama A&M University
Cris Young, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, COL USA (Ret.)
Professor of Practice, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University
Marty Vanier, DVM
Director, National Agricultural Biosecurity Center, Associate Director, Biosecurity Research Institute, Kanas State University
Asha M. George, DrPH
Executive Director, Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP.

Special Events Task Force Roundtable With FIFA, LA28 on Security Preparations
2025-09-17 14:00 - 15:00
What: A House Committee on Homeland Security Task Force roundtable
When: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
ROUNDTABLE PARTICIPANTS:
Voviette Morgan
Senior Vice President of Safety and Security, Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28)
G. B. Jones
Chief Safety and Security Officer, FIFA World Cup 2026
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP.

Invasion of the Homeland: How China is Using Illegal Marijuana to Build a Criminal Network Across America
2025-09-18 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability hearing entitled, “Invasion of the Homeland: How China is Using Illegal Marijuana to Build a Criminal Network Across America.”
When: Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Donnie Anderson
Director, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
Paul Larkin
John, Barbara, and Victoria Rumpel Senior Legal Research Fellow, Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, The Heritage Foundation
Christopher Urben
Managing Director, Nardello & Co.
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP.

An Examination of Foreign Adversary Threats to Subsea Cable Infrastructure
2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:00
DETAILS:
What: A joint Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection hearing entitled, “Securing Global Communications: An Examination of Foreign Adversary Threats to Subsea Cable Infrastructure.”
When: November 20, 2025, at 10:00 am EST
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Timothy Stronge
Chief Research Officer, TeleGeography
Alexander Botting
Senior Director, Global Security and Technology Strategy, Venable LLP
Matthew Kroenig
Senior Director, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Atlantic Council
Kevin Frazier
AI Innovation and Law Fellow, University of Texas School of Law

Witness testimony can be found here.

When Badges Become Targets: How Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric Fuels Violence Against Officers
2025-12-03 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “When Badges Become Targets: How Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric Fuels Violence Against Officers.”
When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Michael Hughes
Executive Director, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
Jonathan Thompson
Executive Director and CEO, National Sheriffs’ Association
Patrick Yoes
National President, Fraternal Order of Police
Daniel Hodges
Law Enforcement Officer, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, Testifying as a Private Citizen
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.

Worldwide Threats to the Homeland
2025-12-11 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland.”
When: Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
The Honorable Kristi Noem
Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
The Honorable Joseph Kent
Director, National Counterterrorism Center
Mr. Michael Glasheen
Operations Director, National Security Branch, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.

The Quantum, AI, and Cloud Landscape: Examining Opportunities, Vulnerabilities, and the Future of Cybersecurity
2025-12-17 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A joint Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection and Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability hearing entitled, “The Quantum, AI, and Cloud Landscape: Examining Opportunities, Vulnerabilities, and the Future of Cybersecurity.”
When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Dr. Logan Graham
Department Head, Frontier Red Team, Anthropic PBC
Mr. Royal Hansen
Vice President, Privacy, Safety, and Security Engineering, Google LLC
Mr. Eddy Zervigon
Chief Executive Officer, Quantum Xchange
Mr. Michael Coates
Founding Partner, Seven Hill Ventures
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.

A Scourge Against Humanity: Addressing Human Trafficking at Mass Gatherings
2025-12-17 14:00 - 17:00
DETAILS:
What: A House Committee on Homeland Security task force hearing entitled, “A Scourge Against Humanity: Addressing Human Trafficking at Mass Gatherings”
When: Wednesday, December 17, at 2:00 PM ET
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Ms. Eliza McCoy
Vice President of Programs & Impact, American Hotel and Lodging Association Foundation
Ms. Yasmin Vafa
Executive Director, Rights4Girls
Mr. Jonathan Thompson
National Sheriff’s Association
Ms. Courtney Litvak
Director of Survivor Leader Initiatives
No Trafficking Zone
Ms. Megan Lundstrom
Chief Executive Officer
Polaris
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be livestreamed on YouTube and will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.

Defense through Offense: Examining U.S. Cyber Capabilities to Deter and Disrupt Malign Foreign Activity Targeting the Homeland
2026-01-13 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection hearing entitled, “Defense through Offense: Examining U.S. Cyber Capabilities to Deter and Disrupt Malign Foreign Activity Targeting the Homeland.”
When: January 13, 2026, at 10:00 am EST
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
Joe Lin
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Twenty Technologies, Inc.
Emily Harding
Vice President, Defense and Security Department, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Frank Cilluffo
Director, McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security, Auburn University
Drew Bagley
Chief Privacy Officer, CrowdStrike
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.

Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security: CISA, TSA, S&T
2026-01-21 10:00 - 13:00
DETAILS:
What: A House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security: CISA, TSA, S&T.”
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
Where: 310 Cannon House Office Building
WITNESSES:
Dr. Madhu Gottumukkala
Acting Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Ms. Ha Nguyen McNeill
Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator, Transportation Security Administration
Mr. Pedro Allende
Under Secretary, Science & Technology Directorate
Witness testimony can be found here. The hearing will be open to the public and press. Press must be congressionally credentialed and should RSVP in advance.
