[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E535]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING ELIZABETH ANN POULSEN FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE 
                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 8, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and commend Elizabeth Ann Poulsen, also known to us as ``Liz,'' for her 
outstanding service to the Committee on Homeland Security during her 
tenure with the committee. After nearly a year with the Committee on 
Homeland Security, Liz will conclude her detail and will return to the 
Government Accountability Office.
  Throughout her time on the committee, Liz has been an invaluable 
member of the staff, providing critical expertise and steadfast 
dedication across multiple core oversight areas. Liz's work has 
significantly strengthened the committee's efforts to ensure 
accountability within the Department of Homeland Security's 
counterterrorism grant programs and improve national preparedness for 
emergencies.
  Liz played a key role in the committee's oversight of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Liz's abilities to issue spot and 
analyze complex material helped Members navigate questions regarding 
disaster preparedness and counterterrorism grant administration. Liz's 
work consistently reflected an understanding of the value of 
congressional oversight and a commitment to ensuring that Congress uses 
its oversight responsibilities thoughtfully.
  In addition, Liz contributed meaningfully to the committee's 
oversight of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup--a large scale, 
multi jurisdictional event requiring extensive coordination across 
Federal, State, local, and international partners. Liz also advanced 
the committee's longstanding oversight of the Homeland Security Grant 
Program (HSGP) and other counterterrorism grant programs and was 
instrumental in working on legislation to improve the administration of 
counterterrorism grants.
  Through all these efforts, Liz demonstrated exceptional 
professionalism, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to public 
service. Liz's thoughtful contributions, proactive approach, and 
ability to quickly synthesize complicated policy issues strengthened 
the committee's oversight and legislative work and proved indispensable 
to both Members and staff.
  We thank Liz for her service to the committee and to the American 
people, and we wish her continued success in the next chapter of her 
career.

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