[House Report 111-699]
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                                                 Union Calendar No. 422
111th Congress 
 2d Session             HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES                 Report
                                                                111-699
_______________________________________________________________________

                                     
 
             REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

                                 of the

                      HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND
                                SECURITY

                             together with

                            ADDITIONAL VIEWS

                     ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH CONGRESS

                             second session

                   (Pursuant to House Rule XI, 1(d))




 December 31, 2010.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on 
            the State of the Union and ordered to be printed


  REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON 
                           HOMELAND SECURITY
                                     

  

                                     

                                     

                                                 Union Calendar No. 422
111th Congress 
 2d Session             HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES                 Report
                                                                111-699
_______________________________________________________________________

                                     

             REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

                                 of the

                      HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND

                                SECURITY

                             together with

                            ADDITIONAL VIEWS

                     ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH CONGRESS

                             second session

                   (Pursuant to House Rule XI, 1(d))




 December 31, 2010.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on 
            the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
                         LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

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                          House of Representatives,
                            Committee on Homeland Security,
                                 Washington, DC, December 31, 2010.
Hon. Lorraine Miller,
Clerk of the House of Representatives,
The Capitol, Washington, DC.
    Dear Ms. Miller: Pursuant to clause 1(d)(1) of Rule XI and 
Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives, here is a 
report of the legislative and oversight activities of the 
Committee on Homeland Security during the 111th Congress.
            Sincerely,
                                        Bennie G. Thompson,
                                                          Chairman.


                                                 Union Calendar No. 422
111th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2d Session                                                     111-699

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LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND 
                                SECURITY



                             111TH CONGRESS

                                _______
                                

 December 31, 2010.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on 
            the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

                                _______
                                

 Mr. Thompson, from the Committee on Homeland Security, submitted the 
                               following

                              R E P O R T

                             together with

                            ADDITIONAL VIEWS

                                Overview

    The Committee on Homeland Security met on February 4, 2009, 
for an organizational meeting for the 111th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi. The 
Committee Membership, was set at 34 Members with 21 Democrats 
and 13 Republicans.
    The Committee established six Subcommittees: the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism; 
the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment; the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection; the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology; 
the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response; and the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, 
and Oversight.

                                CONTENTS

                                                                   Page
Jurisdiction and Legislative History.............................     3
Membership and Organization......................................    11
History of the Committee on Homeland Security....................    15
Full Committee...................................................    21
    Legislative Activities.......................................    22
    Oversight Activities.........................................    71
Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism 
  Risk     Assessment............................................    95
    Oversight Activities.........................................    95
Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure 
  Protection.....................................................   107
    Legislative Activities.......................................   107
    Oversight Activities.........................................   108
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism....   121
    Legislative Activities.......................................   121
    Oversight Activities.........................................   127
Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight........   141
    Legislative Activities.......................................   141
    Oversight Activities.........................................   142
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats,   Cybersecurity,   and   
  Science and Technology.........................................   157
    Legislative Activities.......................................   157
    Oversight Activities.........................................   161
Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
  Response.......................................................   173
    Legislative Activities.......................................   173
    Oversight Activities.........................................   177
Committee on Homeland Security Oversight Plan....................   191
    Part A_Committee on Homeland Security Oversight Plan.........   191
    Part B_Implementation of the Oversight Plan..................   203
Appendices
    Appendix I--Committee Rules..................................   249
    Appendix II--Membership Changes to the Committee.............   263
    Appendix III--List of Public Laws............................   281
    Appendix IV--Status of Legislation Referred to the Committee.   283
    Appendix V--Committee Legislative Reports....................   293
    Appendix VI--Executive Communications, Memorials, Petitions,   
            and Presidential Messages............................   297
    Appendix VII--Committee Staff................................   309
    Appendix VIII--Witnesses.....................................   313
    Appendix IX--Printed Hearings................................   339
    Appendix X--Committee Print..................................   347
    Appendix XI--Summary of Committee Activities.................   349
Additional Views.................................................   351

                  Jurisdiction and Legislative History

    A provision for the establishment of a Committee on 
Homeland Security was included in H. Res. 5, the Rules of the 
House of Representatives for the 111th Congress, agreed to on 
January 6, 2009. The jurisdiction of the Committee is as 
follows:

                              HOUSE RULE X

Committees and their legislative jurisdictions

    1. There shall be in the House the following standing 
committees, each of which shall have the jurisdiction and 
related functions assigned by this clause and clauses 2, 3, and 
4. All bills, resolutions, and other matters relating to 
subjects within the jurisdiction of the standing committees 
listed in this clause shall be referred to those committees, in 
accordance with clause 2 of rule XII, as follows:
    (I) Committee on Homeland Security
          (1) Overall homeland security policy.
          (2) Organization and administration of the Department 
        of Homeland Security.
          (3) Functions of the Department of Homeland Security 
        relating to the following:
                  (A) Border and port security (except 
                immigration policy and non-border enforcement).
                  (B) Customs (except customs revenue).
                  (C) Integration, analysis, and dissemination 
                of homeland security information.
                  (D) Domestic preparedness for and collective 
                response to terrorism.
                  (E) Research and development.
                  (F) Transportation security.

           *         *         *         *         *


General oversight responsibilities

    2. (a) The various standing committees shall have general 
oversight responsibilities as provided in paragraph (b) in 
order to assist the House in
          (1) its analysis, appraisal, and evaluation of--
                  (A) the application, administration, 
                execution, and effectiveness of Federal laws; 
                and
                  (B) conditions and circumstances that may 
                indicate the necessity or Desirability of 
                enacting new or additional legislation; and
          (2) its formulation, consideration, and enactment of 
        changes in Federal laws, and of such additional 
        legislation as may be necessary or appropriate.
    (b)(1) In order to determine whether laws and programs 
addressing subjects within the jurisdiction of a committee are 
being implemented and carried out in accordance with the intent 
of Congress and whether they should be continued, curtailed, or 
eliminated, each standing committee (other than the Committee 
on Appropriations) shall review and study on a continuing 
basis--
          (A) the application, administration, execution, and 
        effectiveness of laws and programs addressing subjects 
        within its jurisdiction;
          (B) the organization and operation of Federal 
        agencies and entities having responsibilities for the 
        administration and execution of laws and programs 
        addressing subjects within its jurisdiction;
          (C) any conditions or circumstances that may indicate 
        the necessity or desirability of enacting new or 
        additional legislation addressing subjects within its 
        jurisdiction (whether or not a bill or resolution has 
        been introduced with respect thereto); and
          (D) future research and forecasting on subjects 
        within its jurisdiction.
    (2) Each committee to which subparagraph (1) applies having 
more than 20 members shall establish an oversight subcommittee, 
or require its subcommittees to conduct oversight in their 
respective jurisdictions, to assist in carrying out its 
responsibilities under this clause. The establishment of an 
oversight subcommittee does not limit the responsibility of a 
subcommittee with legislative jurisdiction in carrying out its 
oversight responsibilities.
    (c) Each standing committee shall review and study on a 
continuing basis the impact or probable impact of tax policies 
affecting subjects within its jurisdiction as described in 
clauses 1 and 3.
    (d)(1) Not later than February 15 of the first session of a 
Congress, each standing committee shall, in a meeting that is 
open to the public and with a quorum present, adopt its 
oversight plan for that Congress. Such plan shall be submitted 
simultaneously to the Committee on Government Reform and to the 
Committee on House Administration. In developing its plan each 
committee shall, to the maximum extent feasible--
          (A) consult with other committees that have 
        jurisdiction over the same or related laws, programs, 
        or agencies within its jurisdiction with the objective 
        of ensuring maximum coordination and cooperation among 
        committees when conducting reviews of such laws, 
        programs, or agencies and include in its plan an 
        explanation of steps that have been or will be taken to 
        ensure such coordination and cooperation;
          (B) review specific problems with Federal rules, 
        regulations, statutes, and court decisions that are 
        ambiguous, arbitrary, or nonsensical, or that impose 
        severe financial burdens on individuals;
          (C) give priority consideration to including in its 
        plan the review of those laws, programs, or agencies 
        operating under permanent budget authority or permanent 
        statutory authority;
          (D) have a view toward ensuring that all significant 
        laws, programs, or agencies within its jurisdiction are 
        subject to review every 10 years; and
          (E) have a view toward insuring against duplication 
        of Federal programs.
    (2) Not later than March 31 in the first session of a 
Congress, after consultation with the Speaker, the Majority 
Leader, and the Minority Leader, the Committee on Government 
Reform shall report to the House the oversight plans submitted 
by committees together with any recommendations that it, or the 
House leadership group described above, may make to ensure the 
most effective coordination of oversight plans and otherwise to 
achieve the objectives of this clause.
    (e) The Speaker, with the approval of the House, may 
appoint special ad hoc oversight committees for the purpose of 
reviewing specific matters within the jurisdiction of two or 
more standing committees.

Special oversight functions

    3. (g)(1) The Committee on Homeland Security shall review 
and study on a continuing basis all Government activities 
relating to homeland security, (including the interaction of 
all departments and agencies with the Department of Homeland 
Security.
      (2) In addition, the Committee shall review and study on 
a primary and continuing basis all Government activities, 
programs and organizations related to homeland security that 
fall within its primary legislative jurisdiction

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           Legislative History To Accompany Changes to Rule X


           (Congressional Record, January 4, 2005, Page H25)

             Rule X and the Committee on Homeland Security


Legislative History

    Overall homeland security policy--The jurisdiction of the 
Committee on Homeland Security over ``overall homeland security 
policy'' is to be interpreted on a government-wide or multi-
agency basis similar to the Committee on Government Reform's 
jurisdiction over ``overall economy, efficiency, and management 
of government operations and activities. . . .'' Surgical 
addresses of homeland security policy in sundry areas of 
jurisdiction occupied by other committees would not be referred 
to the Committee on Homeland Security on the basis of 
``overall'' homeland security policy jurisdiction.
    For example, the Committee on Homeland Security shall have 
jurisdiction over a bill coordinating the homeland security 
efforts by all of the critical infrastructure protection 
sectors. Jurisdiction over a bill addressing the protection of 
a particular sector would lie with the committee otherwise 
having jurisdiction over that sector.
    Organization and administration of the Department of 
Homeland Security--The jurisdiction of the Committee on 
Homeland Security would apply only to organizational or 
administrative aspects of the Department where another 
committee's jurisdiction did not clearly apply. The Committee's 
jurisdiction is to be confined to organizational and 
administrative efforts and would not apply to programmatic 
efforts within the Department of Homeland Security within the 
jurisdiction of other committees.
    Homeland Security Oversight--This would vest the Committee 
on Homeland Security with oversight jurisdiction over the 
homeland security community of the United States. Nothing in 
this clause shall be construed as prohibiting or otherwise 
restricting the authority of any other committee to study and 
review homeland security activities to the extent that such 
activity directly affects a matter otherwise within the 
jurisdiction of that committee.

Individual Committee Concerns

    Agriculture--The jurisdiction of the Committee on Homeland 
Security over ``border and port security'' shall be limited to 
agricultural importation and entry inspection activities of the 
Department of Homeland Security under section 421 of the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002. The Committee on Agriculture 
shall retain jurisdiction over animal and plant disease policy 
including the authority reserved to the Department of 
Agriculture to regulate policy under section 421 of the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002, and the Animal Health Protection 
Act, the Plant Protection Act, the Plant Quarantine Act, and 
the Agriculture Quarantine Inspection User Fee Account. The 
Committee on Agriculture shall retain jurisdiction over the 
agricultural research and diagnosis mission at the Plum Island 
Animal Disease Center.
    Armed Services--The Committee on Armed Services shall 
retain jurisdiction over warfighting, the military defense of 
the United States, and other military activities, including any 
military response to terrorism, pursuant to section 876 of the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002.
    Energy and Commerce--The Committee on Homeland Security 
shall have jurisdiction over measures that address the 
Department of Homeland Security's activities for domestic 
preparedness and collective response to terrorism. The words 
``to terrorism'' require a direct relation to terrorism. The 
Committee on Homeland Security's jurisdiction over ``collective 
response to terrorism'' means that it shall receive referrals 
of bills addressing the Department of Homeland Security's 
responsibilities for, and assistance to, first responders as a 
whole. The Committee on Energy and Commerce (and other relevant 
committees) shall retain their jurisdiction over bills 
addressing the separate entities that comprise the first 
responders. For example, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
shall retain its jurisdiction over a bill directing the 
Department of Health and Human Services to train emergency 
medical personnel.
    Financial Services--The Committee on Financial Services 
shall retain jurisdiction over the National Flood Insurance 
Program and Emergency Food and Shelter Program of FEMA, and the 
Defense Production Act. The Committee on Financial Services 
shall retain its jurisdiction over the anti-money laundering, 
terrorist financing, and anti-counterfeiting activities within 
the Department of the Treasury and the financial regulators.
    Government Reform--The Committee on Homeland Security shall 
have jurisdiction over ``the organization and administration of 
the Department of Homeland Security.'' The Committee on 
Government Reform shall retain jurisdiction over federal civil 
service, the overall economy, efficiency, and management of 
government operations and activities, including Federal 
procurement, and federal paperwork reduction. The Committee on 
Government Reform shall retain jurisdiction over government-
wide information management efforts including the Federal 
Information Security Management Act. The Committee on Homeland 
Security shall have jurisdiction over integration, analysis, 
and dissemination of homeland security information by the 
Department of Homeland Security, and the Committee on 
Government Reform shall retain jurisdiction over measures 
addressing public information and records generally including 
the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act. The 
Committee on Government Reform shall have jurisdiction over the 
policy coordination responsibilities of the Office of 
Counternarcotics Enforcement.
    Intelligence--The Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence shall retain jurisdiction over the intelligence 
and intelligence-related activities of all departments and 
agencies of the Federal Government, including the Office of the 
Director of National Intelligence and the National 
Counterterrorism Center as defined in the Intelligence Reform 
and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
    Judiciary--The Committee on the Judiciary shall retain 
jurisdiction over immigration policy and non-border enforcement 
of the immigration laws. Its jurisdiction over immigration 
policy shall include matters such as the immigration and 
naturalization process, numbers of aliens (including immigrants 
and non-immigrants) allowed, classifications and lengths of 
allowable stay, the adjudication of immigration petitions and 
the requirements for the same, the domestic adjudication of 
immigration petitions and applications submitted to the 
Department of Labor or the Department of Homeland Security and 
setting policy with regard to visa issuance and acceptance. Its 
jurisdiction over non-border enforcement shall be limited to 
those aspects of immigration enforcement not associated with 
the immediate entry of individuals into the country, including 
those aspects of the Bureau of Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement. The Committee on Homeland Security shall have 
jurisdiction over border and port security including the 
immigration responsibilities of inspectors at ports of entry 
and the border patrol. As used in the new Rule X(1)(l)(9) and 
this legislative history, the word ``immigration'' shall be 
construed to include ``naturalization'' and no substantive 
change is intended by the new rule's not containing the word 
``naturalization.''
    Science--The Committee on Science shall retain some 
jurisdiction over the research and development activities of 
the Department of Homeland Security as such matters are 
incidental to the Committee on Science's existing jurisdiction 
(except where those activities are in the jurisdiction of 
another committee).
    Transportation and Infrastructure--The Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure shall retain jurisdiction 
over the Coast Guard. However, the Committee on Homeland 
Security has jurisdiction over port security, and some Coast 
Guard responsibilities in that area will fall within the 
jurisdiction of both committees. Jurisdiction over emergency 
preparedness will be split between the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland 
Security. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
shall retain its jurisdiction under clause 1(r)(2) over 
``federal management of emergencies and natural disasters.'' 
This means that the committee retains its general jurisdiction 
over the emergency preparedness and response operations of the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Bills addressing 
FEMA's general preparation for disaster from any cause shall be 
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 
The Committee on Homeland Security shall have jurisdiction over 
the Department of Homeland Security's responsibilities with 
regard to emergency preparedness only as they relate to acts of 
terrorism. Thus, the Committee on Homeland Security shall have 
jurisdiction over the responsibilities of the Office for 
Domestic Preparedness, in accordance with section 430 of the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002.
    As indicated earlier, the Committee on Homeland Security's 
jurisdiction over ``collective response to terrorism'' means 
that it would receive referrals of bills addressing the 
Department of Homeland Security's responsibilities for, and 
assistance to, first responders as a whole and not over 
measures addressing first responder communities individually.
    The Committee on Homeland Security shall have jurisdiction 
over the functions of the Department of Homeland Security 
relating to transportation security, while the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure shall retain its jurisdiction 
over transportation safety. In general, the Committee on 
Homeland Security would have jurisdiction over bills addressing 
the Transportation Security Administration and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure would have jurisdiction over 
bills addressing the various entities within the Department of 
Transportation having responsibility for transportation safety, 
such as the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The jurisdiction of the 
Committee on Homeland Security does not include expenditures 
from trust funds under the jurisdiction of other committees, 
including but not limited to the Highway Trust Fund, the 
Airport and Airway Trust Fund, the Harbor Maintenance Trust 
Fund, the Federal Buildings Fund, and the Inland Waterways 
Trust Fund.
    Ways and Means--The jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways 
and Means over ``customs revenue'' is intended to include those 
functions contemplated in section 412(b)(2) of the Homeland 
Security Act of 2002 and includes those functions as carried 
out in collection districts and ports of entry and delivery.

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Memorandum Of Understanding Between The Committee On Transportation And 
         Infrastructure And The Committee On Homeland Security


              [Congressional Record, H15, January 4, 2007]

    On January 4, 2005, the U.S. House of Representatives 
adoptedH. Res. 5, establishing the Rules of the House for the 
109th Congress. Section 2(a) established the Committee on 
Homeland Security as a standing committee of the House of 
Representatives with specific legislative jurisdiction under 
House Rule X. A legislative history to accompany the changes to 
House Rule X was inserted in the Congressional Record on 
January 4, 2005.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and 
theCommittee on Homeland Security (hereinafter ``Committees'') 
jointly agree to the January 4, 2005 legislative history as the 
authoritative source of legislative history of section 2(a) of 
H. Res. 5 with the following two clarifications.
    First, with regard to the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency's, FEMA, emergency preparedness and response programs, 
theCommittee on Homeland Security has jurisdiction over the 
Department of Homeland Security's responsibilities with regard 
to emergency preparedness and collective response only as they 
relate to terrorism. However, in light of the federal emergency 
management reforms that were enacted as title VI of Public Law 
109(295, a bill amending FEMA's all-hazards emergency 
preparedness programs that necessarily addresses FEMA's 
terrorism preparedness programs would be referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; in addition, 
the Committee on Homeland Security would have a jurisdictional 
interest in such bill. Nothing in this Memorandum of 
Understanding affects the jurisdiction of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the Robert T. Stafford 
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and the Federal 
Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.
    Second, with regard to port security, the Committee on 
Homeland Security has jurisdiction over port security, and some 
Coast Guard responsibilities in that area fall within the 
jurisdiction of both Committees. A bill addressing the 
activities, programs, assets, and personnel of the Coast Guard 
as they relate to port security and non-port security missions 
would be referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure; in addition, the Committee on Homeland Security 
would have a jurisdictional interest in such bill.
    This Memorandum of Understanding between the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland 
Security provides further clarification to the January 4, 2005 
legislative history of the jurisdiction of the Committees only 
with regard to these two specific issues. The Memorandum does 
not address any other issues and does not affect the 
jurisdiction of other committees.
                                          JAMES L. OBERSTAR
                                                Chairman-designate,
                       Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure
                                         BENNIE G. THOMPSON
                                                Chairman-designate,
                                     Committee on Homeland Security
   Membership and Organization of the Committee on Homeland Security

                                (21-13)

                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, Chairman
 
Loretta Sanchez, California         Peter T. King, New York
Jane Harman, California             Lamar Smith, Texas
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Daniel E. Lungren, California
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Mike Rogers, Alabama
Columbia                            Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Zoe Lofgren, California             Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Yvette D. Clarke, New York          Pete Olson, Texas
Laura Richardson, California        Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Steve Austria, Ohio
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Tom Graves, Georgia            
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           
Al Green, Texas                     
James A. Himes, Connecticut         
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
William L. Owens, New York          
Vacancy                             
Vacancy                             
                                    
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    January 4, 2009-Appointment of Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of 
Mississippi as Chair, and Mr. Peter T. King of New York as 
Ranking Member pursuant to H. Res. 8 and H. Res. 12, 
respectively.
    January 6, 2009-Mr. James R. Langevin of Rhode Island is on 
a leave of absence from the Committee on Homeland Security, 
while retaining his seniority.
    January 9, 2009-Appointment of Minority Members to the 
Committee pursuant to H. Res. 38.
    January 28, 2009-Appointment of Majority Members to the 
Committee pursuant to H. Res. 96.
    November 19, 2009-Appointment of Mr. William L. Owens of 
New York to sit after Mr. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico pursuant 
to H. Res. 921.
    January 22, 2010-Ms. Loretta Sanchez resigned as Chair of 
the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism.
    January 27, 2010-Mr. Henry Cuellar was appointed as Chair 
of the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism; and Ms. Laura Richardson was appointed as 
Chair of the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
Preparedness, and Response, filling the vacancy created by the 
resignation of Mr. Cuellar as Chair of that Subcommittee.
    March 8, 2010-Mr. Eric J.J. Massa of New York resigned as a 
Member of the House of Representatives.
    May 5, 2010-Mr. Ben Ray Lujan, of New Mexico resigned as a 
Member of the Committee on Homeland Security.
    May 6, 2010-Mr. William L. Owens of New York was appointed 
to sit after Ms. Dina Titus of Nevada pursuant to H. Res. 1334.
    May 17, 2010-Mr. Mark E. Souder of Indiana resigned as a 
Member of the House of Representatives.
    June 16, 2010-Appointment of Mr. Tom Graves of Georgia to 
the Committee pursuant to H.Res. 1447.
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 SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARING, AND TERRORISM RISK 
                               ASSESSMENT

                     Jane Harman, California, Chair

Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Yevette D. Clarke, New York         Charels W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Laura Richardson, California        Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Tom Graves, Georgia
Al Green, Texas                     Peter T. King, New York
James A. Himes, Connecticut                           (Ex Officio)
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    

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 SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, Chairwoman

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Steve Austria, Ohio
James A. Himes, Connecticut         Peter T. King, New York
Dina Titus, Nevada                                    (Ex Officio)
Vacancy                             
Vacancy                             
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    

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     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER, MARITIME, AND GLOBAL COUNTERTERRORISM

                     Henry Cuellar, Texas, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Jane Harman, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Zoe Lofgren, California             Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Mike Rogers, Alabama
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Lamar Smith, Texas
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Peter T. King, New York
Al Green, Texas                                       (Ex Officio)
Vacancy                             
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      

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       SUBCOMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND OVERSIGHT

      Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania, Chairman
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Bill Pascrell, Jr, New Jersey       Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Al Green, Texas                     Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King, New York       
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    

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   SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS, CYBERSECURITY, AND SCIENCE AND 
                               TECHNOLOGY

                 Yvette D. Clarke, New York, Chairwoman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Paul C. Broun, Georgia
William L. Owens, New York          Steve Austria, Ohio
Vacancy                             Peter T. King, New York
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
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  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE

                 Laura Richardson, California, Chairman

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Mike Rogers, Alabama
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Peter T. King, New York
Dina Titus, Nevada                                    (Ex Officio)
William L. Owens, New York          
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      

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             HISTORY OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                 Select Committees on Homeland Security

107th Congress
    In the 107th Congress, the House Select Committee on 
Homeland Security was established on June 19, 2002, pursuant to 
H. Res. 449 (adopted by voice vote). The Committee was composed 
of nine Members of the House: Mr. Richard ``Dick'' Armey of 
Texas, Chairman; Mr. Thomas DeLay of Texas; Mr. Julius Caesar 
``J.C.'' Watts of Oklahoma; Ms. Deborah Pryce of Ohio; Mr. 
Robert Portman of Ohio; Ms. Nancy Pelosi of California; Mr. 
Jonas Martin Frost of Texas; Mr. Robert Menendez of New Jersey; 
and Ms. Rosa L. DeLauro of Connecticut.
    The mandate of the Select Committee in the 107th Congress 
was to ``develop recommendations and report to the House on 
such matters that relate to the establishment of a department 
of homeland security.'' The Select Committee accomplished its 
mandate on November 22, 2002, when the House concurred in the 
Senate amendment to H.R. 5005, a bill establishing the 
Department of Homeland Security, by unanimous consent, and 
cleared H.R. 5005 for the President. The bill was presented to 
the President on November 22, 2002, and was signed on November 
25, 2002, becoming Public Law 107-296.
    The termination date of the House Select Committee on 
Homeland Security was ``after final disposition of a bill [ . . 
. ] including final disposition of any veto message on such 
bill,'' which occurred on November 25, 2002.


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               Law                       Title               Bill
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P.L. 107-296....................  The Homeland        H.R. 5005
                                   Security Act of
                                   2002..
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108th Congress
    The second House Select Committee on Homeland Security was 
established in the 108th Congress on January 7, 2003, pursuant 
to provisions of H. Res. 5 (adopted by a recorded vote of 221 
yeas and 203 nays). The Membership of the Select Committee was 
established on February 12, 2003, as: Mr. Christopher Cox of 
California, Chairman; Ms. Jennifer Dunn of Washington; Mr. 
William ``Bill'' Young of Florida; Mr. Donald ``Don'' Young of 
Alaska; Mr. F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. of Wisconsin; Mr. 
Wilbert Joseph ``Billy'' Tauzin of Louisiana; Mr. David Dreier 
of California; Mr. Duncan Hunter of California; Mr. Harold 
Rogers of Kentucky; Mr. Sherwood Boehlert of New York; Mr. 
Lamar Smith of Texas; Mr. Wayne Curtis ``Curt'' Weldon of 
Pennsylvania; Mr. Christopher Shays of Connecticut; Mr. Porter 
J. Goss of Florida; Mr. David Camp of Michigan; Mr. Lincoln 
Diaz-Balart of Florida; Mr. Robert W. Goodlatte of Virginia; 
Mr. Ernest James Istook, Jr. of Oklahoma; Mr. Peter T. King of 
New York; Mr. John E. Linder of Georgia; Mr. John B. Shadegg of 
Arizona; Mr. Mark E. Souder of Indiana; Mr. William McClellan 
``Mac'' Thornberry of Texas; Mr. James A. Gibbons of Nevada; 
Ms. Kay Granger of Texas; Mr. Pete Sessions of Texas; Mr. John 
E. Sweeney of New York; Mr. Jim Turner of Texas; Mr. Bennie G. 
Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California; Mr. 
Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts; Mr. Norman D. Dicks of 
Washington; Mr. Barney Frank of Massachusetts; Ms. Jane Harman 
of California; Mr. Benjamin L. Cardin of Maryland; Ms. Louise 
M. Slaughter of New York; Mr. Peter A. DeFazio of Oregon; Mrs. 
Nita M. Lowey of New York; Mr. Robert E. Andrews of New Jersey; 
Ms. Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Delegate from the District of 
Columbia; Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California; Ms. Karen McCarthy of 
Missouri; Ms. Shiela Jackson Lee of Texas; Mr. William ``Bill'' 
Pascrell, Jr. of New Jersey; Mrs. Donna M. Christensen, a 
Delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands; Mr. Bobby ``Bob'' 
Etheridge of North Carolina; Mr. Charles Gonzalez of Texas; Mr. 
Ken Lucas of Kentucky; Mr. James R. Langevin of Rhode Island; 
and Mr. Kendrick B. Meek of Florida.
    The Select Committee was authorized to develop 
recommendations and report to the House by bill or otherwise on 
such matters that relate to the Homeland Security Act of 2002 
(Public Law 107-296) as may be referred to it by the Speaker, 
and was charged with reviewing and studying on a continuing 
basis laws, programs, and Government activities relating to 
homeland security. In addition, the Select Committee was 
directed to conduct a thorough and complete study of the 
operation and implementation of the Rules of the House, 
including Rule X, with respect to the issue of homeland 
security, and submit its recommendations regarding any changes 
in the Rules of the House to the Committee on Rules not later 
than September 30, 2004.
    On September 30, 2004, the Select Committee on Homeland 
Security submitted its recommendations on jurisdictional 
changes to the Rules of the House of Representatives to the 
Committee on Rules.
    The Committee had six measures signed into law during the 
108th Congress:\1\
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    \1\< Indicates measures which were not referred directly 
to the Committee on Homeland Security.  Indicates measures which were 
not referred to the Committee, but to which measures were included 
during Congressional action.



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               Law                       Title               Bill
------------------------------------------------------------------------
P.L. 108-136....................  National Defense    H.R. 1588
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2004..
 
P.L. 108-268....................  To provide for the  H.R. 4332
                                   transfer of the
                                   Nebraska Avenue
                                   Naval Complex in
                                   the District of
                                   Columbia to
                                   facilitate the
                                   establishment of
                                   the headquarters
                                   for the
                                   Department of
                                   Homeland
                                   Security, to
                                   provide for the
                                   acquisition by
                                   the Department of
                                   the Navy of
                                   suitable
                                   replacement
                                   facilities..
 
P.L. 108-276....................  Project BioShield   S.15 (H.R. 2122)
                                   Act of 2004..
 
P.L. 108-293....................  Coast Guard and     H.R. 2443
                                   Maritime
                                   Transportation
                                   Act of 2004..
 
P.L. 108-330....................  Department of       H.R. 4259
                                   Homeland Security
                                   Financial
                                   Accountability
                                   Act..
 
P.L. 108-458....................  Intelligence        S.2845
                                   Reform and               (H.R. 5223)
                                   Terrorism
                                   Prevention Act of
                                   2004..
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    Pursuant to H.Res. 5, the Select Committee terminated on 
January 2, 2005, with the expiration of the 108th Congress.

                     Committee on Homeland Security

109th Congress
    The 109th Congress marked the first Congress for the 
standing Committee on Homeland Security. During the two 
previous Congresses, the House of Representatives established 
separate Select Committees on Homeland Security: the first - to 
establish the Department of Homeland Security, the second - to 
monitor the initial activities of the Department and to examine 
the need for a standing committee in the House with 
jurisdictional authority over matters relating to the issue of 
homeland security.
    The Committee on Homeland Security was established as a 
standing Committee of the House with the passage of H.Res. 5, 
on January 4, 2005. The resolution was adopted by a recorded 
vote of 220 yeas and 195 nays.
    The Committee Membership was set at 34 Members with 19 
Republicans and 15 Democrats. The following Members were 
appointed to the Committee on Homeland Security for all or part 
of the Congress: Mr. Christopher Cox of California; Mr. Peter 
T. King of New York; Mr. Don Young of Alaska; Mr. Lamar S.Smith 
of Texas; Mr. Curt Weldon of Pennsylvania; Mr. Christopher 
Shays of Connecticut; Mr. John Linder of Georgia; Mr. Mark E. 
Souder of Indiana; Mr. Tom Davis of Virginia; Mr. Daniel E. 
Lungren of California; Mr. Jim Gibbons of Nevada; Mr. Rob 
Simmons of Connecticut; Mr. Mike Rogers of Alabama; Mr. Stevan 
Pearce of New Mexico; Ms. Katherine Harris of Florida; Mr. 
Bobby Jindal of Louisiana; Mr. David G. Reichert of Washington; 
Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. Charles W. Dent of 
Pennsylvania; Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida; Mr. Bennie G. 
Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California; Mr. 
Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts; Mr. Norman D. Dicks of 
Washington; Ms. Jane Harman of California; Mr. Peter A. DeFazio 
of Oregon; Ms. Nita M. Lowey of New York; Ms. Eleanor Holmes 
Norton of District of Columbia; Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California; 
Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas; Mr. Bill Pascrell of Jr., New 
Jersey; Ms. Donna M. Christensen of U.S. Virgin Islands; Mr. 
Bob Etheridge of North Carolina; Mr. James R. Langevin of Rhode 
Island; and Mr. Kendrick B. Meek of Florida.
    On February 9, 2005, the Committee on Homeland Security 
adopted its Rules, which provided for the establishment of five 
Subcommittees. The Subcommittee on Prevention of Nuclear and 
Biological Attack; the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment; the 
Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, 
and Cybersecurity; the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, 
and Oversight; and the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
Science, and Technology.
    On October 7, 2005, the Committee revised its Rules to 
establish a Subcommittee on Investigations.
    The Committee had eight measures signed into law during the 
109th Congress:


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               Law                       Title               Bill
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P.L. 109-13.....................  Emergency           H.R. 1268 (H.R.
                                   Supplemental        418)
                                   Appropriations
                                   Act for Defense,
                                   the Global War on
                                   Terror, and
                                   Tsunami Relief,
                                   2005..
 
P.L. 109-59.....................  Safe, Accountable,  H.R. 3
                                   Flexible,
                                   Efficient
                                   Transportation
                                   Equity Act: A
                                   Legacy for Users..
 
P.L. 109-163....................  National Defense    H.R. 1815
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2006..
 
P.L. 109-241....................  Coast Guard and     H.R. 889
                                   Maritime
                                   Transportation
                                   Act of 2006..
 
P.L. 109-295....................  Department of       H.R. 5441
                                   Homeland Security
                                   Appropriations
                                   Act, 2007..
                                  (Title VI - Post
                                   Katrina Emergency
                                   Management Reform
                                   Act).
 
P.L. 109-347....................  ``Security and      H.R. 4954
                                   Accountability
                                   For Every Port
                                   Act of 2006'' or
                                   the ``SAFE Port
                                   Act''..
 
P.L. 109-364....................  John Warner         H.R. 5122
                                   National Defense
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2007..
 
P.L. 109-367....................  Secure Fence Act    H.R. 6061
                                   of 2006..
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110th Congress
    The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing 
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in 
the House on January 4, 2007, by a record vote of 235 yeas and 
195 nays.
    The Committee on Homeland Security met on January 23, 2007, 
for an organizational meeting for the 110th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi. The 
Committee Membership was set at 34 Members with 19 Democrats 
and 15 Republicans. The following Members were appointed to the 
Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of the Congress: 
Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms.Loretta Sanchez of 
California; Mr. Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts; Mr. Norman 
D. Dicks of Washington; Ms.Jane Harman of California; Mr. Peter 
A. DeFazio of Oregon; Mrs.Nita M. Lowey of New York; Ms.Eleanor 
Holmes Norton a Delegate from the District of Columbia; Ms.Zoe 
Lofgren of California; Ms.Sheila Jackson-Lee of Texas; 
Mrs.Donna M. Christensen a Delegate from the U.S. Virgin 
Islands; Mr. Bob Etheridge of North Carolina; Mr. James R. 
Langevin of Rhode Island; Mr. Henry Cuellar of Texas; Mr. 
Christopher P. Carney of Pennsylvania; Ms.Yvette D. Clarke of 
New York; Mr. Al Green of Texas; Mr. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado; 
Mr. Bill Pascrell, Jr. of New Jersey; Mr. Peter T. King of New 
York; Mr. Lamar Smith of Texas; Mr. Christopher Shays of 
Connecticut; Mr. Mark E. Souder of Indiana; Mr. Tom Davis of 
Virginia; Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California; Mr. Mike Rogers 
of Alabama; Mr. David G. Reichert of Washington; Mr. Michael T. 
McCaul of Texas; Mr. Charles W. Dent of Pennsylvania; Ms.Ginny 
Brown-Waite of Florida; Mr. Gus M. Bilirakis of Florida; Mr. 
David Davis of Tennessee; Mr. Paul C. Broun of Georgia; 
Mrs.Candice S.Miller of Michigan; Ms. Marsha Blackburn of 
Tennessee; Mr. Kevin McCarthy of California; and Mr. Bobby 
Jindal of Louisiana.
    The Committee established six Subcommittees: the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism; 
the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment; the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection; the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology; 
the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response; and the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, 
and Oversight.
    The Committee had four measures signed into law during the 
110th Congress:

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               Law                       Title               Bill
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P.L. 110-53.....................  Implementing        H.R. 1
                                   Recommendations
                                   of the 9/11
                                   Commission Act of
                                   2007..
 
P.L. 110-181....................  National Defense    H.R. 4986 (H.R.
                                   Authorization Act   1585)
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2008..
 
P.L. 110-388....................  A bill to provide   S.2816
                                   for the
                                   appointment of
                                   the Chief Human
                                   Capital Officer
                                   of the Department
                                   of Homeland
                                   Security by the
                                   Secretary of
                                   Homeland
                                   Security..
 
P.L. 110-412....................  Personnel           H.R. 6098
                                   Reimbursement for
                                   Intelligence
                                   Cooperation and
                                   Enhancement of
                                   Homeland Security
                                   Act of 2008..
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111th Congress

    The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing 
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 5, agreed to in 
the House on January 6, 2009, by a record vote of 235 yeas and 
195 nays.
    The Committee on Homeland Security met on February 4, 2009, 
for an organizational meeting for the 111th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi. The 
Committee Membership, was set at 34 Members with 21 Democrats 
and 13 Republicans. The following Members were appointed to the 
Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of the Congress: 
Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Loretta Sanchez, of 
California; Ms. Jane Harman of California; Mr. Peter A. DeFazio 
of Oregon; Ms. Eleanor Holmes Norton a Delegate from the 
District of Columbia; Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California; Ms. Sheila 
Jackson-Lee of Texas; Mr. Henry Cuellar of Texas; Mr. 
Christopher P. Carney of Pennsylvania; Ms. Yvette D. Clarke of 
New York; Ms. Laura Richardson of California; Mrs. Ann 
Kirkpatrick of Arizona; Mr. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico; Mr. 
Bill Pascrell, Jr. of New Jersey; Mr. Emmanuel Cleaver of 
Missouri; Mr. Al Green of Texas; Mr. James A. Himes of 
Connecticut; Ms. Mary Jo Kilroy of Ohio; Mr. Eric J.J. Massa of 
New York; Ms. Dina Titus of Nevada; Mr. William L. Owens of New 
York; Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Ms. Lamar Smith of Texas; 
Mr. Mark E. Souder of Indiana; Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of 
California; Mr. Mike Rogers of Alabama; Mr. Michael T. McCaul 
of Texas; Mr. Charles W. Dent of Pennsylvania; Mr. Gus M. 
Bilirakis of Florida; Mr. Paul C. Broun of Georgia; Mrs. 
Candice S. Miller of Michigan; Mr. Pete Olson of Texas; Mr. Anh 
``Joseph'' Cao of Louisiana; Mr. Steve Austria of Ohio; and Mr. 
Tom Graves of Georgia.
    The Committee established six Subcommittees: the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism; 
the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment; the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection; the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology; 
the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response; and the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, 
and Oversight.
    The Committee had 14 measures signed into law during the 
111th Congress:\2\ \3\\4\
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    \2\H.R. 4748 was presented to the President on December 28, 2010, 
and is expected to be signed into law. As of the date of the filing of 
this report, the measure has not been signed and a Public Law number 
has not been assigned.
    \3\S. 3243 was presented to the President on December 28, 2010, and 
is expected to be signed into law. As of the date of the filing of this 
report, the measure has not been signed and a Public Law number has not 
been assigned.
    \4\H.R. 6523 was presented to the President on December 29, 2010, 
and is expected to be signed into law. As of the date of the filing of 
this report, the measure has not been signed and a Public Law number 
has not been assigned.

                             111th Congress

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               Law                       Title               Bill
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P.L. 111--84....................  National Defense    H.R. 2647
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2010..
P.L. 111--140...................  Nuclear Forensics   H.R. 730
                                   and Attribution
                                   Act..
P.L. 111--145...................  United States       H.R. 1299 (H.R.
                                   Capitol Police      2935 )
                                   Administrative
                                   Technical
                                   Correction Act of
                                   2009..
P.L. 111--198...................  Homebuyer           H.R. 5623
                                   Assistance and
                                   Improvement Act..
P.L. 111--207...................  Cruise Vessel       H.R. 3360
                                   Security and
                                   Safety Act of
                                   2009..
P.L. 111--245...................  First Responder     H.R. 3978
                                   Anti-Terrorism
                                   Training
                                   Resources Act..
P.L. 111--252...................  To allow certain    H.R. 1517
                                   U.S. Customs and
                                   Border Protection
                                   employees who
                                   serve under an
                                   overseas limited
                                   appointment for
                                   at least 2 years,
                                   and whose service
                                   is rated fully
                                   successful or
                                   higher throughout
                                   that time, to be
                                   converted to a
                                   permanent
                                   appointment in
                                   the competitive
                                   service..
P.L. 111--258...................  Reducing Over-      H.R. 553
                                   Classification
                                   Act..
P.L. 111--259...................  Intelligence        H.R. 2701
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2011..
P.L. 111--271...................  Redundancy          H.R. 3980
                                   Elimination and
                                   Enhanced
                                   Performance for
                                   Preparedness
                                   Grants Act..
P.L. 111--281...................  Coast Guard         H.R. 3619
                                   Authorization Act
                                   of 2010..
P.L. 111--_.....................  Northern Border     H.R. 4748
                                   Counternarcotics
                                   Strategy Act of
                                   2010..
P.L. 111--_.....................  Anti-Border         S. 3243
                                   Corruption Act of
                                   2010..
P.L. 111--_.....................  Ike Skelton         H.R. 6523
                                   National Defense
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2011..
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                             Full Committee

               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, Chairman

        Loretta Sanchez, California   Peter T. King, New York
        Jane Harman, California       Lamar Smith, Texas
        Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon      Daniel E. Lungren, California
        Eleanor Holmes Norton,        Mike Rogers, Alabama
        District of Columbia          Michael T. McCaul, Texas
        Zoe Lofgren, California       Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
        Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas     Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
        Henry Cuellar, Texas          Paul C. Broun, Georgia
        Christopher P. Carney,        Candice S. Miller, Michigan
        Pennsylvania                  Pete Olson, Texas
        Yvette D. Clarke, New York    Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
        Laura Richardson,             Steve Austria, Ohio
        California                    Tom Graves, Georgia           
        Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona      
        Bill Pascrell, Jr., New       
        Jersey                        
        Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri     
        Al Green, Texas               
        James A. Himes, Connecticut   
        Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio          
        Dina Titus, Nevada            
        William L. Owens, New York    
        Vacancy                       
        Vacancy                       
                                      
                                ------                                


    During the 111th Congress, the Committee on Homeland 
Security held a total of 20 days of hearings and received 
testimony from 77 witnesses on numerous topics and considered 
23 measures.

                              ----------                              


                Organizational Meeting of the Committee

    The Committee on Homeland Security met on February 4, 2009 
for an organizational meeting for the 111th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi.
    The Full Committee met pursuant to notice and adopted the 
Committee Rules for the 111th Congress by voice vote. The 
Committee also approved the Committee on Homeland Security's 
Oversight Plan for the 111th Congress and Committee Resolution 
No. 1, relating to staff hiring, by voice vote.
    The Committee established six Subcommittees: the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism; 
the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment; the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection; the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response; and the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, 
and Oversight.
                              ----------                              


                           Business Meetings

    Authorization of the Issuance of Subpoenas - Mr. and Mrs. Salahi

    The Committee met on December 9, 2009 and adopted Committee 
Resolutions 3 and 4.
    Committee Resolution 3, authorizing the issuance of a 
subpoena ad testificandum and a subpoena duces tecum to require 
Mr. Tareq Salahi to provide testimony and certain supplementary 
materials reflecting the circumstances surrounding the White 
House State Dinner of November 24, 2009 to the Committee on 
January 20, 2010; was agreed to, as modified, by a recorded 
vote of 26 yeas and 3 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 20). The 
subpoena was issued on December 10, 2009, and served on 
December 11, 2009.
    Committee Resolution 4, authorizing the issuance of a 
subpoena ad testificandum and a subpoena duces tecum to require 
Mrs. Michaele Salahi to provide testimony and certain 
supplementary materials reflecting the circumstances 
surrounding the White House State Dinner of November 24, 2009 
to the Committee on January 20, 2010; was agreed to, as 
modified, by a recorded vote of 27 yeas and 2 nays (Roll Call 
Vote No. 21). The subpoena was issued on December 10, 2009, and 
served on December 11, 2009.
                              ----------                              


                Legislative Activities of the Committee


        NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010

                     Public Law 111-84 (H.R. 2647)

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for military 
activities of the Department of Defense, for military 
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of 
Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such 
fiscal year, to provide special pays and allowances to certain 
members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of 
military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled 
military retirees, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 2647 was introduced in the House by Mr. Skelton and 
Mr. McHugh on June 2, 2009, and referred to the Committee on 
Armed Services.
    On June 16, 2009, the Committee on Armed Services 
considered H.R. 2647 and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, amended, by a recorded vote of 61 yeas and 0 nays.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services on June 
18, 2009, agreeing, that, in order to expedite consideration of 
the measure by the full House, the Committee on Homeland 
Security would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 2647. The 
letter further requested support to the appointment of 
Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be convened. On that 
same date, the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Homeland Security and the agreement for the Committee on 
Homeland Security to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 
2647.
    The Committee on Armed Services reported H.R. 2647 to the 
House on June 16, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-166. On June 23, 2009, 
the Committee on Armed Services filed a supplemental report on 
the bill H.R. 2647 as H. Rpt. 111-166, Part II.
    The Committee on Rules met on June 23, 2009, and granted a 
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2647.
    The House considered H.R. 2647 under the provisions of H. 
Res. 572 on June 24, 2009. During consideration, a motion to 
recommit with instructions to the Committee on Armed Services 
was made in the House, but failed by a recorded vote of 170 
yeas and 244 nays. The House, then, on June 25, 2009 passed 
H.R. 2647 by a recorded vote of 389 yeas and 22 nays, with 1 
voting ``Present'' (Roll no. 460). The title of the measure was 
amended so as to read ``A bill to authorize appropriations for 
fiscal year 2010 for military activities of the Department of 
Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities 
of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel 
strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.''
    H.R. 2647 was received in the Senate on July 6, 2009, read 
twice, and placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General 
Orders. The Senate considered H.R. 2647 by unanimous consent. 
The Senate then struck all after the enacting clause and 
inserted in lieu thereof the text of S. 1390, as amended. H.R. 
2647 was subsequently passed by the Senate as so amended, by 
unanimous consent.
    On July 23, 2009, the Senate then insisted upon its 
amendment to H.R. 2647, requested a Conference with the House, 
and appointed Conferees: Senators: Levin; Kennedy; Byrd; 
Lieberman; Reed; Akaka; Nelson of Florida; Nelson of Nebraska 
Bayh; Webb; McCaskill; Udall of Colorado; Hagan; Begich; 
Burris; McCain; Inhofe; Sessions; Chambliss; Graham; Thune; 
Martinez; Wicker; Burr; Vitter; and Collins. On September 29, 
2009, the Senate appointed conferee Kirk in lieu of Kennedy; 
and LeMieux in lieu of Martinez, by unanimous consent.
    The House disagreed to the Senate amendment on October 6, 
2009, and agreed to a Conference with the Senate thereon by 
voice vote. A motion to close portions of the Conference failed 
by a recorded vote of 178 yeas and 234 nays.
    On October 6, 2009, the Speaker appointed Conferees on the 
part of the House: From the Committee on Armed Services; from 
the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; from the 
Committee on Education and Labor; from the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce; from the Committee on Foreign Affairs; from the 
Committee on Homeland Security; from the Committee on House 
Administration; from the Committee on the Judiciary; from the 
Committee on Natural Resources; from the Committee on Oversight 
and Government Reform; from the Committee on Science and 
Technology; from the Committee on Small Business; from the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; and from the 
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Conferees from the Committee on 
Homeland Security were appointed for consideration of sec. 1101 
of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference: 
Thompson of Mississippi, Titus, and Bilirakis.
    The Committee of Conference met on October 7, 2009, and 
reported a Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2647 as H. Rpt. 
111-288.
    The Committee on Rules met on October 8, 2009, and granted 
a Rule providing for the consideration of the Conference Report 
to accompany H.R. 2647, the Rule was filed in the House as H. 
Res. 808. The House considered H. Res. 808 as a privileged 
matter on October 8, 2009, and agreed to the resolution by a 
recorded vote of 234 yeas and 188 nays.
    On October 8, 2009, the House considered the Conference 
Report to accompany H.R. 2647 under the provisions of H. Res. 
808. During consideration, a motion to recommit with 
instructions failed by a recorded vote of 208 yeas and 216 nay 
with 2 voting ``present.'' The House then agreed to the 
Conference Report to accompany H.R. 6247 by a recorded vote of 
281 yeas and 146 nays.
    The Senate considered the Conference Report to accompany 
H.R. 2647 on October 20, 2009. On that same date, a cloture 
motion on the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2647 was 
presented in the Senate. The Senate continued consideration of 
the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 2647 on October 21 and 
22, 2009. On October 22, 2009, Cloture on the Conference Report 
was invoked in the Senate by a recorded vote of 64 yeas and 35 
nays. The Senate then agreed to the Conference Report to 
accompany H.R. 2647 by a recorded vote of 68 yeas and 29 nays, 
clearing the measure for the President.
    H.R. 2647 was presented to the President on October 26, 
2009, and signed into law on October 28, 2009 as Public Law 
111-84.

                 NUCLEAR FORENSICS AND ATTRIBUTION ACT

                     Public Law 111-140 (H.R. 730)

To strengthen efforts in the Department of Homeland Security to 
develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of 
the source of nuclear material, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
110th Congress
    H.R. 2631, the Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act, was 
introduced in the House on June 7, 2007, by Mr. Schiff, Mr. 
Langevin, and three original co-sponsors. H.R. 2631 was 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition 
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Within the Committee, H.R. 
2631 was referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
    On October 10, 2007, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity and Science and Technology held a hearing on H.R. 
2631, the Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act.
    The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology considered H.R. 2631 on October 31, 
2007, and forwarded the measure to the Full Committee for 
consideration, as amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 2631 on 
May 20, 2008, and ordered the measure reported to the House 
with a favorable recommendation, as amended, by unanimous 
consent.
    Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 2631 to the 
House on June 11, 2008, as H.Rpt. 110-708, Pt. 1.
    H.R. 2631 was considered in the House under Suspension of 
the Rules on June 18, 2008, and passed by voice vote.
    H.R. 2631 was received in the Senate on June 19, 2008, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.
    On September 23, 2008, the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 2631 and 
ordered the measure reported to the Senate, as amended. The 
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
reported H.R. 2631 to the Senate on September 25, 2008, with no 
written report.
    The Senate passed H.R. 2631 on September 26 (Legislative 
Day of September 17), 2008, after agreeing to the Committee 
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute.

111th Congress
    H.R. 730 was introduced in the House on January 27, 2009, 
by Mr. Schiff, Mr. McCaul, and one other original co-sponsor 
and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in 
addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 730 was referred to Subcommittee on Emerging 
Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
    On March 20, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security agreeing to waive further consideration of H.R. 730 in 
order to expedite consideration by the full House. On that same 
date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs and the agreement not to seek further 
consideration of H.R. 730.
    On March 20, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Science 
and Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security indicating a jurisdictional interest in H.R. 
730, but agreeing to not seek a sequential referral in order to 
expedite consideration by the full House. The letter further 
indicated the right to seek appointment of Conferees should a 
House-Senate Conference be convened. On that same date, the 
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter to 
the Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Science and Technology and the agreement to not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 730. The letter further indicated 
the right to seek appointment of Conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be called.
    On March 24, 2009, the House considered H.R. 730 under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the bill by a \2/3\ recorded 
vote of 402 yeas and 16 nays (Roll No. 148).
    H.R. 730 was received in the Senate on March 26, 2009, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 730 to the Senate, 
amended, with no written report.
    On December 23, 2009, the Senate passed H.R. 730, as 
amended, by unanimous consent.
    The House considered the Senate amendment to H.R. 730 under 
Suspension of the Rules on January 20, 2010, and on January 21, 
2010 agreed to the Senate amendment by a recorded vote of 397 
yeas and 10 nays, clearing the measure for the President.
    H.R. 730 was presented to the President on February 4, 
2010, and signed into law on February 16, 2010, as Public Law 
111-140.

      TRAVEL PROMOTION ACT OF 2009 / UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE 
            ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2009

          Public Law 111-145 (H.R. 1299/ S. 1023 : H.R. 2935)

To make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain 
administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, 
and for other purposes.
(To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United 
States entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, 
and scholarly travel to the United States.)
Legislative History
110th Congress
    H.R. 3232, the Travel Promotion Act of 2008, was introduced 
in the House on July 31, 2007, by Mr. Delahunt and 11 original 
co-sponsors and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary and 
the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee on 
Homeland Security, H.R. 3232 was referred to the Subcommittee 
on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    On September 23, 2008, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
considered H.R. 3232 and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House, amended, by voice vote.
    On September 25, 2008, the House considered H.R. 3232 under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    H.R. 3232 was received the Senate on September 26, 2008, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
    S. 1661, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in 
the Senate on June 19, 2007, by Mr. Dorgan and two original 
cosponsors and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation considered S. 1661 on June 27, 2008, and ordered 
the measure to be reported to the Senate with amendments, 
favorably.
    The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation reported S. 1661 to the Senate, amended, on 
November 27, 2007, as S. Rpt. 110-233.

110th Congress
    H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009, was introduced 
in the House on June 18, 2009, by Mr. Delahunt, Mr. Smith of 
Texas, Ms. Titus, and 17 original co-sponsors and referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 2935 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    On November 6, 2009, the House considered H. Res. 896 under 
Suspension of the Rules, and agreed to the resolution by voice 
vote. The text of H.R. 2935 was included as an amendment to the 
Senate amendment to H.R. 1299, the United States Capitol Police 
Administration Technical Corrections Act of 2009, pursuant to 
H. Res. 896. The House subsequently agreed to H.R. 1299, as 
amended.
    The Senate considered H.R. 1299 on February 24 and 25, 
2010, and agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment 
to H.R. 1299 by a recorded vote of 78 yeas and 18 nays, 
clearing the measure for the President.
    H.R. 1299 was presented to the President on March 2, 2010, 
and signed by the President on March 4, 2010 as Public Law 111-
145.

            HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2010

                     Public Law 111-198 (H.R. 5623)

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the 
homebuyer tax credit for the purchase of a principal residence 
before October 1, 2010, in the case of a written binding 
contract entered into with respect to such principal resident 
before May 1, 2010, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 5623 was introduced in the House on June 29, 2010 by 
Mrs. Dahlkemper, and Ms. Titus, and six original co-sponsors 
and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in 
addition to the Committee on the Budget, the Committee on 
Homeland Security, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means on June 
29, 2010, indicating that in order to expedite consideration of 
the measure by the full House, the Committee would waive 
further consideration of H.R. 5623. On that same date, the 
Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means sent a letter to the 
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing to the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Homeland Security 
and the appointment of Conferees should a conference be 
convened.
    On June 29, 2010, the House agreed to Suspend the Rules and 
passed H.R. 5623, amended, by \2/3\ recorded vote of 409 yeas 
and 5 nays.
    The Senate passed H.R. 5623 on June 30, 2010, clearing the 
measure for the President.
    H.R. 5623 was presented to the President on July 1, 2010, 
and signed into law on July 2, 2010, as Public Law 111-198.

         FIRST RESPONDER ANTI-TERRORISM TRAINING RESOURCES ACT

                     Public Law 111-245 (H.R. 3978)

To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized 
activities of the Center for Domestic Preparedness that are 
related to preparedness for and response to terrorism, and for 
other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3978 was introduced in the House on November 2, 2009, 
by Mr. Rogers of Alabama and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 3837 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, 
and Response.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, 
and Response considered H.R. 3978 on November 3, 2009 and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee with the 
recommendation that it pass, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3978 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, without amendment, by voice vote.
    Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 3978 to the 
House as H. Rpt. 111-376.
    The House considered H.R. 3978 under Suspension of the 
Rules on December 15, 2009, and passed the measure, as amended, 
by a \2/3\ vote of 413 yeas and 1 nay (Roll no. 973).
    H.R. 3978 was received in the Senate on December 16, 2009, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.
    On May 17, 2010, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs ordered H.R. 3978 to be reported to 
the Senate, with an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute. 
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs reported H.R. 3978 to the Senate on August 2, 2010, 
with no written report.
    The Senate considered H.R. 3978 on August 5, 2010, and 
passed the measure, with an Amendment in the Nature of a 
Substitute by unanimous consent.
    The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security on September 14, 2010, indicating 
jurisdictional interest in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3978. 
On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    The House considered the Senate amendments to H.R. 3978 on 
September 15, 2010, and concurred in the Senate amendments by 
voice vote, clearing the measure for the President.
    H.R. 3978 was presented to the President on September 22, 
2010, and signed into law on September 30, 2010, as Public Law 
111-245.

              U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION EMPLOYEES

                        P.L. 111-252 (H.R. 1517)

To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees 
who serve under an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 
years, and whose service is rated fully successful or higher 
throughout that time, to be converted to a permanent 
appointment in the competitive service.
Legislative History
    H.R. 1517 was introduced in the House on March 16, 2009, by 
Mr. Engel and Mr. King of New York, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 1517 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    The Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism considered H.R. 1517 on July 22, 2009, and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee with a 
recommendation that it do pass, without amendment, by voice 
vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 1517 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House with a favorable recommendation, amended, by voice 
vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government 
Reform sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security agreeing that in order to expedite consideration of 
the measure by the full House, the Committee would waive 
further consideration of H.R. 1517. The letter further 
requested the support for an appointment of Conferees should a 
House-Senate Conference be called. On that same date, the Chair 
of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter to the 
Chair of the Committee on TOversight and Government Reform 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform and the agreement to waive 
further consideration of H.R. 1517.
    Committee on Homeland Security reported to the House on 
December 14, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-373, Pt. I. The Committee on 
Oversight and Government was subsequently discharged from 
further consideration.
    The House considered H.R. 1517 under Suspension of the 
Rules on December 15, 2009, and passed the measure, as amended, 
by a \2/3\ vote of 414 yeas and 1 nay (Roll no. 972).
    H.R. 1517 was received in the Senate on December 16, 2009, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs considered H.R. 1517 on July 28, 2010, and ordered the 
measure to be reported to the Senate with an Amendment in the 
Nature of a Substitute. The Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 1517 to the 
Senate on August 5, 2010 as S. Rpt. 111-248.
    The Senate considered and passed H.R. 1517 on August 5, 
2010, by unanimous consent, with and Amendment in the Nature of 
a Substitute.
    The House considered the Senate amendment to H.R. 1517 on 
September 23, 2010, and concurred in the amendment by voice 
vote, clearing the measure for the President. H.R. 1517 was 
presented to the President on September 28, 2010, and signed 
into law on October 5, 2010, as Public Law 111-252.

                REDUCING OVER-CLASSIFICATION ACT OF 2009

                     Public Law 111-258 (H.R. 553)

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a 
strategy to prevent the over-classification of homeland 
security and other information and to promote the sharing of 
unclassified homeland security and other information, and for 
other purposes.
Legislative History
110th Congress
    H.R. 4806, the Reducing Over-Classification Act of 2008, 
was introduced in the House by Ms. Harman, Mrs. Lowey, Mr. 
Langevin, Mr. Markey, Mrs. Christensen, Mr. Perlmutter, Ms. 
Loretta Sanchez of California, Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California, 
Ms. Norton, Mr. Dicks, Mr. Carney, Ms. Clarke, Ms. Jackson-Lee 
of Texas, and Mr. Etheridge on December 18, 2007, and referred 
solely to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On June 26, 2008, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 4806 and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House favorably, amended, by voice vote. The Committee on 
Homeland Security reported H.R. 4806 to the House on July 24, 
2008, as H.Rpt. 110-776.
    On July 28, 2008, the Chair of the Committee on Oversight 
and Government Reform sent a letter to the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 4806. On 
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform acknowledging the jurisdictional interest of 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the 
agreement for the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 4806.
    The House considered H.R. 4806 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 28, 2008, and passed the measure on July 30, 
2008, by voice vote. H.R. 4806 was received in the Senate on 
July 31, 2008, read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee 
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    No further action occurred on H.R. 4806 in the 110th 
Congress.

111th Congress
    H.R. 553, the Reducing Over-Clasification Act of 2009, was 
introduced in the House on January 15, 2009, by Ms.Harman. H.R. 
553 was referred solely to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On February 2, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 553. On 
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform acknowledging the jurisdictional interest of 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the 
agreement for the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 553.
    The House considered H.R. 553 under Suspension of the Rules 
on February 3, 2009, and passed the bill by voice vote.
    H.R. 553 was received in the Senate on February 4, 2009, 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs considered H.R. 553 on November 4, 2009, and ordered 
the measure to be reported to the Senate, with an Amendment in 
the Nature of a Substitute.
    The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs reported H.R. 553 to the Senate, on May 27, 2010, as S. 
Rpt. 111-200.
    The Senate passed H.R. 553 on September 27, 2010, amended, 
by unanimous consent.
    The House considered the Senate amendment to H.R. 553 under 
Suspension of the Rules on September 28, 2010, and concurred in 
the Senate amendment by voice vote, clearing the measure for 
the President.
    H.R. 533 was presented to the President on September 30, 
2010, and signed into law on October 7, 2010, as Public Law 
111-258.

    IDENTIFYING REDUNDANCIES AND DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE METRICS ACT

                     Public Law 111-271 (H.R. 3980)

To provide for identifying and eliminating redundant reporting 
requirements and developing meaningful performance metrics for 
homeland security preparedness grants, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3980 was introduced in the House on November 2, 2009, 
by Mr. Cuellar and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 3980 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, 
and Response considered H.R. 3837 on November 3, 2009, and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee with the 
recommendation that it pass, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3980 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security on December 1, 2009, agreeing that, in order 
to expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 3980. 
The letter further requested the support for an appointment of 
Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be called. On that 
same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent 
a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the 
agreement to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 3980.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 3980 to 
the House on December 1, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-346.
    The House considered H.R. 3980 Suspension of the Rules on 
December 2, 2009, and passed the bill, amended, by a \2/3\ 
recorded vote of 414 yeas and 0 nays.
    H.R. 3980 was received in the Senate on December 3, 2009, 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs considered H.R. 3980 on July 28, 2010, and ordered the 
measure to be reported to the Senate with an Amendment in the 
Nature of a Substitute. The Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 3980 to the 
Senate on September 16, 2010, as S. Rpt. 111-291.
    The Senate passed H.R. 3980 on September 22, 2010, after 
agreeing to the Committee Amendment in the Nature of a 
Substitute.
    The House considered the Senate amendment to H.R. 3980 
under Suspension of the Rules on September 28, 2010, and 
concurred in the Senate amendment by voice vote, clearing the 
measure for the President.
    H.R. 3890 was presented to the President on September 30, 
2010, and signed into law on October 12, 2010 as Public Law 
111-271.

                 COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2010

          Public Law 111-281 (H.R. 3619 / H.R. 1029 / S. 1194)

To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 
2010, and for other purposes.
Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 2830 was introduced in the House by Mr. Oberstar, and 
two original co-sponsors on June 22, 2007, and referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ordered 
H.R. 2830 reported to the House, amended, on June 28, 2007.
    The Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on June 29, 2007, requesting 
a sequential referral of H.R. 2830. The letter further 
indicated that section 306, 322, 324, 327, and 327 all contain 
provisions within the jurisdictional prerogatives of the 
Committee on Homeland Security.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 2830 to the House on September 20, 2007, as H.Rpt. 110-
338, Pt. 1. On that date, H.R. 2830 was sequentially referred 
to the House Committee on Homeland Security for a period ending 
not later than October 1, 2007, for consideration of such 
provisions of the measure and the amendment as fall within the 
jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(i), rule X.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 2830 on 
September 25, 2007, and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 2830 to 
the House on October 1, 2007, as H.Rpt. 110-338, Pt. II.
    H.R. 2830 was subsequently referred to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on the Judiciary for a 
period ending not later than October 15, 2007.
    On October 15, 2007, the referral to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce and the Committee on the Judiciary was 
extended for a period ending not later than October 29, 2007. 
The referral of the measure to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce and the Committee on the Judiciary was further 
extended on October 29, 2007, for a period ending not later 
than October 30, 2007. The referral of the measure to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on the 
Judiciary was further extended on October 29, 2007, for a 
period ending not later than November 16, 2007.
    The Committee on the Judiciary reported H.R. 2830 to the 
House on October 30, 2007, as H.Rpt. 110-338, Part III.
     The referral of the measure to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was further extended on November 15, 2007, for a 
period ending not later than December 7, 2007. Subsequently, 
the referral was again extended on December 7, 2007, to end on 
December 14, 2007. Referral of the bill to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce was extended on December 14, 2007, for a 
period ending not later than January 12, 2008. Referral to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on December 18, 
2007,for a period ending not later than January 15, 2008. 
Referral to the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended 
on January 1, 2008, for a period ending not later than January 
23, 2008. Referral to the Committee on Energy and Commerce was 
extended on January 23, 2008,for a period ending not later than 
January 19, 2008. On January 29, 2008, the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 
2830.
    The Committee on Rules met on April 22, 2008, and granted a 
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2830. The Rule was 
filed in the House as H.Res. 1126 (H.Rpt. 110-604).
    The Committee on the Judiciary filed a supplemental report 
on April 23, 2008 (H.Rpt. 110-338, Part IV).
    The House agreed to H.Res. 1126 by a record vote of 223 
yeas and 183 nays (Roll No. 219).
    The House considered H.R. 2830 on April 24, 2008, under the 
provisions of H.Res. 1126 and passed the measure by a record 
vote of 395 yeas and 7 nays (Roll No. 223).H.R. 2830 was 
received in the Senate on April 28, 2009, read twice, and 
placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.

111th Congress
    H.R. 3619 was introduced in the House on September 22, 
2009, by Mr. Oberstar and one original co-sponsor, and referred 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
considered H.R. 3619 on September 24, 2009, and ordered the 
measure reported to the House, amended, by voice vote. The text 
of H.R. 1029 was adopted as an amendment to H.R. 3619 during 
consideration in the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on September 25, 2009, 
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 3619 to the Committee 
on Homeland Security.
    On October 16, 2009, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure reported H.R. 3619 to the House as H. Rpt. 111-
303, Pt. I.
    On that same date, the Committee on Homeland Security 
received a referral of H.R. 3619 for a period ending not later 
than October 16, 2009.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure on October 20, 2009, indicating that the waiving 
of further consideration of H.R. 3619 was to proceed to Floor 
consideration in an expeditious manner. The letter further 
requested the support for appointment of Conferees should a 
House-Senate Conference be convened on H.R. 3619 or similar 
legislation. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interest of the Committee on Homeland Security 
and agreeing to support the appointment of Conferees should a 
House-Senate Conference be convened.
    The Committee on Rules met on October 21, 2009, and granted 
a Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 3619. Rule filed 
in the House as H. Res. 853. (H. Rpt. 111-311).
    The House considered H.R. 3619 on October 22 and 23, 2009, 
under the provisions of H. Res. 853. The House passed H.R. 3619 
by a recorded vote of 385 yeas and 11 nays (Roll No. 813).
    H.R. 3619 was received in the Senate on October 26, 2009, 
and on November 2, 2009, read twice and placed on the Senate 
Legislative Calendar.
    Senate considered H.R. 3619 on May 7, 2010, and passed the 
measure, amended with the modified text of S. 1194, by 
unanimous consent.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on May 18, 2010, requesting 
the appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate Conference 
be convened.
    The House considered H.Res. 1665, providing for passage of 
the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3619 under 
Suspension of the Rules on September 28, 2010, and agreed to 
the Resolution by voice vote.
    The Senate concurred in the House amendment, with an 
amendment on September 29, 2010, by unanimous consent.
    On September 30, 2010, the House by unanimous consent 
concurrent in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to 
the Senate amendment to H.R. 3619, clearing the measure for the 
President.
    H.R. 3619 was presented to the President on October 4, 
2010, and signed into law on October 15, 2010, as Public Law 
111-281.

         NORTHERN BORDER COUNTERNARCOTICS STRATEGY ACT OF 2010

                    Public Law 111-_ (H.R. 4748)\5\
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To amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy 
Reauthorization Act of 2006 to require a northern border 
counternarcotics strategy, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 4748 was introduced in the House on March 3, 2010, by 
Mr. Owens, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Pascrell, and two 
original co-sponsors, and referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 4748 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    The House considered H.R. 4748 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 27, 2010, and passed the measure by a \2/3\ 
recorded vote of 413 yeas and 0 nays, (Roll No. 475).
    H.R. 4748 was received in the Senate on July 28, 2010, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
    On December 20, 2010 the Senate Committee on the Judiciary 
was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4748, the 
bill was then passed by the Senate, after agreeing to an 
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute.
    The House considered the Senate amendment to H.R. 4748 
under Suspension of the Rules on December 21, 2010, and 
concurred in the Senate amendment by voice vote, clearing the 
measure for the President.
    H.R. 4748 was presented to the President on December 28, 
2010.

                   ANTI-BORDER CORRUPTION ACT OF 2010

               Public Law 111-_ (S. 3243 / H.R. 6472)\6\
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    \6\S. 3243 was presented to the President on December 28, 2010, and 
is expected to be signed into law. As of the date of the filing of this 
report, the measure has not been signed and a Public Law number has not 
been assigned.
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To require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to administer 
polygraph examinations to all applicants for law enforcement 
positions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to require 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection to initiate all periodic 
background reinvestigations of certain law enforcement 
personnel, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    S. 3243 was introduced in the Senate on April 21, 2010, by 
Mr. Pryor and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.
    The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs considered S. 3243 on July 28, 2010, and ordered the 
measure to be reported to the Senate, with an amendment, 
favorably.
    The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs reported S. 3243 to the Senate on September 27, 2010, 
with no written report.
    The Senate passed S. 3243 on September 28, 2010, with an 
amendment, and an amendment to the title by unanimous consent.
    S. 3243 was received in the House on September 28, 2010, 
and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security, 
within the Committee, S. 3243 was referred to the Subcommittee 
on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    On September 29, 2010, the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs filed the report on S. 3243 
as S. Rpt. 111-338.
    The House considered S. 3243 under Suspension of the Rules 
on December 21, 2010, and passed the measure by voice vote, 
clearing the measure for the President.
    S. 3243 was presented to the President on December 28, 
2010.
    H.R. 6472, the House companion bill, was introduced in the 
House on December 1, 2010, by Mr. Shuler, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 6472 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism.

                NATIONAL BOMBING PREVENTION ACT OF 2009

                                H.R. 549

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the 
Office for Bombing Prevention, to address terrorist explosive 
threats, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
110th Congress
    H.R. 4749, the National Bomb Prevention Act of 2008, was 
introduced in the House on December 17, 2007, by Mr. King of 
New York and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi. H.R. 4749 was 
referred solely to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 4749 on 
May 20, 2008, and ordered the measure reported to the House 
with a favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote. The 
Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 4749 to the House 
on June 5, 2008, as H.Rpt. 110-689.
    On June 16, 2008, the Chair of the Committee on Science and 
Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to expedite 
consideration by the full House, the Committee would not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 4749. On that same date, the Chair 
of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter to the 
Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology acknowledging 
the jurisdictional interests of the Committee onScience and 
Technology and the agreement for the Committee on Science and 
Technology to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 4749.
    The measure passed the House under Suspension of the Rules 
on June 18, 2008, by voice vote. H.R. 4749 was referred to the 
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    No further action occurred on H.R. 4749 in the 110th 
Congress.

111th Congress
    H.R. 549 was introduced in the House on January 15, 2009, 
by Mr. King of New York and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi. H.R. 
549 was referred solely to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On January 15, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Science 
sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security agreeing to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 549 
in order to expedite consideration of the measure by the full 
House.
    The House considered H.R. 549 under Suspension of the Rules 
on February 3, 2009, and passed the bill, amended, by voice 
vote.
    H.R. 549 was received in the Senate on February 4, 2009, 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

         FAIR, ACCURATE, SECURE, AND TIMELY REDRESS ACT OF 2009

                                H.R. 559

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an 
appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly delayed or 
prohibited from boarding a flight, or denied a right, benefit, 
or privilege, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
110th Congress
    H.R. 4179, the Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely Redress 
Act of 2008, was introduced in the House on November 14, 2007, 
by Ms. Clarke, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and nine original 
co-sponsors and referred solely to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 4179 on 
May 20, 2008, and ordered the measure reported to the House 
with a favorable recommendation, amended, by unanimous consent. 
The Committee reported H.R. 4179 to the House on June 5, 2008, 
as H.Rpt. 110-686.
    On June 16, 2008, the Chair of the Committee on Science and 
Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to expedite 
consideration of the measure by the full House, the Committee 
would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 4179. On that same 
date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Science and Technology and the agreement for the Committee on 
Science and Technology to not seek a sequential referral of 
H.R. 4179.
    The House considered H.R. 4179 under Suspension of the 
Rules on June 18, 2008, and passed by voice vote.
    H.R. 4179 was received in the Senate on June 19, 2008, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    No further action occurred on H.R. 4179 in the 110th 
Congress.

111th Congress
    H.R. 559 was introduced in the House on January 15, 2009, 
by Ms.Clarke, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, and one original co-sponsor. H.R. 559 was referred 
solely to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    The House considered H.R. 559 under Suspension of the Rules 
on February 3, 2009, and passed the bill by a recorded vote of 
413 yeas and 3 nays (Roll No. 49).
    H.R. 559 was received in the Senate on February 4, 2009, 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.

          ALIEN SMUGGLING AND TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 1029

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, 
United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and 
related activities, and for other purposes.
Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 2399, the Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act 
of 2007, was introduced in the House on May 21, 2007, by Mr. 
Hill and three original cosponsors and referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    The House considered H.R. 2399 under Suspension of the 
Rules on May 22, 2007, and passed the bill, as amended by a 
recorded vote, \2/3\ required, of 412 yeas, 0 nays, and 6 
voting ``present''.
    H.R. 2399 was received in the Senate on May 23, 2007, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
    On April 24, 2008, during consideration of H.R. 2830, the 
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007, the text of H.R. 2399 
was added as Division B pursuant to H.Res. 1126.

111th Congress
    H.R. 1029 was introduced in the House on February 12, 2009, 
by Mr. Hill and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and 
in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee on Homeland Security H.R. 1029 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    On March 27, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on the 
Judiciary agreeing to waive further consideration of H.R. 1029 
in order to expedite consideration of the measure by the full 
House. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on the 
Judiciary sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security acknowledging the Committee on Homeland 
Security's willingness to support expediting consideration of 
H.R. 1029 on the House Floor.
    The House considered H.R. 1029 under Suspension of the 
Rules on March 31, 2009, and passed the bill, amended, by voice 
vote.
    H.R. 1029 was received in the Senate on April 1, 2009, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
    Provisions of H.R. 1029 were included in the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281).

                    MOBILE BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION

                               H.R. 1148

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a 
program in the maritime environment for the mobile biometric 
identification of suspected individuals, including terrorists, 
to enhance border security.
Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 2490 was introduced in the House on May 24, 2007, by 
Mr. Bilirakis and three original co-sponsors and was referred 
solely to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee H.R. 2490 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border, 
Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    On June 26, 2008, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism was discharged from further 
consideration of H.R. 2490.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 2490 on June 26, 2008, 
and ordered the measure reported to the House, amended, with a 
favorable recommendation. The Committee reported H.R. 2490 to 
the House on July 10, 2008 as H.Rpt. 110-751.
    The House considered H.R. 2490 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 28, 2008, and passed the bill by a recorded vote 
of 394 yeas, 3 nays, and 1 voting present.
    H.R. 2490 was received in the Senate on July 30, 2008, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.

111th Congress
    H.R. 1148 was introduced in the House on February 24, 2009, 
by Mr. Bilirakis and three original co-sponsors, and referred 
solely to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee H.R. 1148 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border, 
Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    On March 24, 2009, the House considered H.R. 1148 under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the bill by voice vote.
    H.R. 1148 was received in the Senate on March 26, 2009, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.
    Provisions of H.R. 1148 were included in the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281).

                     FEMA INDEPENDENCE ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 1174

To establish the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a 
cabinet-level independent agency in the executive branch, and 
for other purposes.
Legislative History

    H.R. 1174 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2009, 
by Mr. Oberstar and one original co-sponsor, and referred to 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 1174 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, 
and Oversight and the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
Preparedness, and Response.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
considered H.R. 1174 on November 5, 2009 and ordered the 
measure to be reported to the House, amended. On that same 
date, the Chair and Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on 
Homeland Security sent a letter to the Speaker and Minority 
Leader expressing opposition to H.R. 1174 and urging the 
Speaker to not schedule the bill for consideration on the House 
Floor.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 1174 to the House on April 13, 2010 as H. Rpt. 111-459, 
Part I. The referral of H.R. 1174 to the Committee on Homeland 
Security was subsequently extended for further consideration 
ending not later than September 30, 2010. On September 30, 
2010, the referral of the bill to the Committee on Homeland 
Security was extended for a period ending not later than 
December 3, 2010. On December 3, 2010, the referral of the bill 
to the Committee on Homeland Security was extended for a period 
ending not later than December 17, 2010. On December 17, 2010, 
the referral of the bill to the Committee on Homeland Security 
was extended for a period ending not later than December 21, 
2010. On December 21, 2010, the referral of the bill to the 
Committee on Homeland Security was extended for a period ending 
not later than December 22, 2010. On December 22, 2010, the 
Committee on Homeland Security was discharged from further 
consideration of H.R. 1174 and was placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 416).

                            CIVIL AIR PATROL

                               H.R. 1178

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to 
conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and 
resources to support homeland security missions, and for other 
purposes.
Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 1333 was introduced in the House on March 6, 2007, by 
Mr. Dent, Mr. Reichert, Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida, Mr. 
McCaul of Texas, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. 
King of New York, and 26 original co-sponsors. H.R. 1333 was 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within 
the Committee on Homeland Security, the measure was referred to 
the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and 
Response.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness 
and Response considered H.R. 1333 on April 30, 2007, and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee for consideration, 
amended, by voice vote.
    On May 1, 2007, the National Commander of the Civil Air 
Patrol, met with the Chairman and the Ranking Member of the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response to discuss the organization's current operations, 
resources and capabilities, strategic challenges, and requests 
for assistance.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 1333 on 
May 20, 2008, and ordered the measure reported to the House 
with a favorable recommendation, amended, by unanimous consent.
    The Committee reported H.R. 1333 to the House as H.Rpt. 
110-691, Pt. 1. Referral of the measure to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure extended for a period ending 
not later than June 13, 2008.
    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 1333 to the House on June 12, 2008, as H.Rpt. 110-691, Pt. 
2.
    Considered in the House under Suspension of the Rules on 
June 18, 2008, and passed the House by voice vote.
    H.R. 1333 was received in the Senate on June 19, 2008, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.

111th Congress
    H.R. 1178 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2009, 
by Mr. Dent, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, and seven 
original co-sponsors, and referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 1178 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
Preparedness, and Response.
    On April 2, 2009, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure considered H.R. 1178 and ordered the measure 
reported to the House, amended, by voice vote. The Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure reported H.R. 1178 to the 
House on May 4, 2009 as H. Rpt. 11-93, Pt. I.
    Referral of the bill to the Committee on Homeland Security 
was extended on May 4, 2009, for a period ending not later than 
June 3, 2009.
    On May 7, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure agreeing to waive further 
consideration of H.R. 1178, and requesting the appointment of 
Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be convened. On that 
same date, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing to the jurisdictional interests of 
the Committee on Homeland Security, and the waiving of further 
consideration of H.R. 1178. The letter further indicated 
support for the appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be called.
    The House considered H.R. 1178 on May 12, 2009, under 
Suspension of the Rules, and passed H.R. 1178, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    H.R. 1178 was received in the Senate on May 13, 2009, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY COMPONENT PRIVACY OFFICER ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 1617

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for a 
privacy official within each component of the Department of 
Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 5170, the Department of Homeland Security Component 
Privacy Officer Act of 2008, was introduced in the House by Mr. 
Carney and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi on January 28, 2008, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 5170 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
    On June 26, 2008, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight was discharged from consideration 
of H.R. 5170.
    On June 26, 2008, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 5170 and ordered the bill reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote. The Committee reported H.R. 5170 
to the House on July 10, 2008, as H.Rpt. 110-755.
    The House considered H.R. 5170 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 28 and 30, 2008, and passed the bill on July 30, 
2008, by voice vote.
    H.R. 5170 was received in the Senate on July 31, 2008, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.

111th Congress
    H.R. 1617 was introduced in the House on March 19, 2009, by 
Mr. Carney and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred solely 
to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On March 24, 2009, the House considered H.R. 1617 under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the bill by a \2/3\ recorded 
vote of 412 yeas and 16 nays (Roll No. 147).
    H.R. 1617 was received in the Senate on March 26, 2009, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

           BORDER SECURITY SEARCH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 1726

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a rule 
with respect to border security searches of electronic devices, 
and for other purposes.
Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 6869, the Border Security Search Accountability Act, 
was introduced in the 110th Congress by Ms. Loretta Sanchez of 
California and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 6869 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism.

111th Congress
    H.R. 1726, the Border Security Search Accountability Act of 
2009, was introduced in the House on March 26, 2009, by Ms. 
Loretta Sanchez of California, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, and 16 original co-sponsors, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 1726 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism.
    The Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism considered H.R. 1726 on July 22, 2009, and was 
forwarded to the Full Committee with a recommendation that it 
do pass, amended, by voice vote.

       TRANSPORTATION SECURITY WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 1881

To enhance the transportation security functions of the 
Department of Homeland Security by providing for an enhanced 
personnel system for employees of the Transportation Security 
Administration, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 1881 was introduced in the House on April 2, 2009, by 
Mrs. Lowey, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Ms. Jackson Lee of 
Texas, Mr. Carney, Mr. Pascrell, Ms. Lofgren, Mrs. Kirkpatrick 
of Arizona, Ms. Norton, and 10 original co-sponsors and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 1881 on 
July 9, 2009, and ordered the measure reported to the House, 
without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform considered 
H.R. 1881 on September 10, 2009, and ordered the measure 
reported to the House by a recorded vote of 19 yeas and 10 
nays.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 1881 to 
the House on September 29, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-273, Pt. I. On 
that same date, the Committee on Oversight and Government 
Reform reported H.R. 1881 to the House as H. Rpt. 111-273, Pt. 
II.

        TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT

                         H.R. 2200 (H.R. 2503)

To authorize the Transportation Security Administration's 
programs relating to the provision of transportation security, 
and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 2200 was introduced in the House on April 30, 2009, by 
Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas, Mr. Dent, and Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 2200 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure 
Protection.
    On May 6, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation Security 
and Infrastructure Protection considered H.R. 2200 and ordered 
the measure forwarded, amended, to the Full Committee with the 
recommendation that it be adopted by voice vote.
    On May 14, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 2200 and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote.
    On May 15, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Science and 
Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security indicating jurisdictional interests in H.R. 
2200. The letter further indicated that, in order to expedite 
consideration of the measure by the full House, the Committee 
on Science and Technology would not seek a sequential referral 
of the bill. On that same day, the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee 
on Science and Technology acknowledging the jurisdictional 
interest of the Committee on Science and Technology and the 
agreement for the Committee to not seek a sequential referral 
of H.R. 2200.
    On May 19, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Small 
Business sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security asserting jurisdictional claims over section 
103 of the bill and requesting that section 103 be struck in 
the Manager's amendment. On that same date, the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Small Business acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interest of the Committee on Small Business and 
agreeing to offer a Manager's amendment with section 103 struck 
from the bill.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 2200 to 
the House on May 19, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-123.
    The Committee on Rules met on May 21, 2009, and reported a 
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2200. Rule filed 
in the House as H. Res. 474.
    The House considered H.R. 2200 under the provisions of H. 
Res. 474 on June 4, 2009, and passed the bill, amended, by a 
recorded vote of 397 yeas and 25 nays (Roll Vote No. 307). 
During consideration, a motion to recommit with instructions 
regarding detainees housed at the Naval Air Station Base, 
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, (H.R. 2503) was made in the House by Mr. 
King of New York. The motion to recommit was adopted by voice 
vote.
    On June 8, 2009, H.R. 2200 was received in the Senate, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    Provisions of H.R. 2200 were included in the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281).

              AUTHORIZE THE SECURING THE CITIES INITIATIVE

                               H.R. 2611

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the 
Securing the Cities Initiative of the Department of Homeland 
Security, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 2611 was introduced in the House on May 21, 2009, by 
Mr. King of New York, and two original co-sponsors, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 2611 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 2611 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House with a favorable recommendation, amended, by voice 
vote. The Committee reported H.R. 2611 to the House on January 
12, 2010, as H. Rpt. 111-398.
    The House considered H.R. 2611 under Suspension of the 
Rules on January 20, 2010, and passed the bill, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    H.R. 2611 was received in the Senate on January 21, 2010, 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

              CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 2868

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, 
and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to enhance security and protect against acts of 
terrorism against chemical facilities, and for other purposes.
Legislative History

109th Congress
    Prior to introduction in the 109th Congress of H.R. 5695, 
the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006, on June 15, 
2005, the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Cybersecurity held a hearing entitled 
``Preventing Terrorist Attacks on America's Chemical Plants.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Robert Stephan, 
Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection, Department 
of Homeland Security; Mr. Frank J. Cilluffo, Director, Homeland 
Security Policy Institute, The George Washington University; 
Mr. Stephen Bandy, Manager, Corporate Safety and Security, 
Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, testifying on behalf of the 
National Petrochemical and Refiners Association and the 
American Petroleum Institute; Mr. Marty Durbin, MVice President 
of Federal Affairs, American Chemistry Council; Mr. Allen 
Summers, President and Chief Executive Office, Asmark, Inc., 
testifying on behalf of The Fertilizer Institute; and Mr. Sal 
DePasquale, Security Specialist, CH2M Hill and the University 
of Georgia.
    H.R. 5695 was introduced on June 28, 2006, by Mr. Daniel E. 
Lungren of California, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and nine 
original cosponsors, and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Within the 
Committee on Homeland Security, H.R. 5695 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, 
and Cybersecurity.
    On June 29, 2006, the Subcommittee on Economic Security, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity held a hearing on 
H.R. 5695. The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. 
Michael Balboni, Senator, New York State Senate; Mr. P.J. 
Crowley, Senior Fellow and Director of National Defense and 
Homeland Security, Center for American Progress; Mr. Scott 
Berger, Director of the Center for Chemical Process Safety, 
American Institute of Chemical Engineers; and Mr. Marty Durbin, 
Vice President of Federal Affairs, American Chemistry Council.
    The Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Cybersecurity considered H.R. 5695, on July 11, 
2006, and ordered the bill forwarded to the Full Committee 
favorably for consideration, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 5695 on 
July 27 and 28, 2006, and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote. The Committee on Homeland 
Security reported to the House on September 29, 2006 as H. Rpt. 
109-707, Pt. I.
    The referral of the bill to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on September 29, 2006, for a period 
ending not later than November 17, 2006. Referral of the bill 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on 
November 17, 2006 for a period ending not later than December 
8, 2006.

110th Congress
    On December 12, 2007, prior to introduction in the 110th 
Congress, the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and 
Infrastructure Protection held a hearing on ``H.R. _, the 
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Col. Mr. Robert B. 
Stephan, Assistant Secretary, Infrastructure Protection, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Clyde Miller, Director, 
Corporate Security, BASF Corporation; Mr. Gerald C. Setley, 
Vice President, Region 3 Director, International Chemical 
Workers Union Council, United Food and Commercial Workers 
Union; Mr. Gary Sondermeyer, Director of Operations, New Jersey 
Department of Environmental Protection; and Dr. M. Sam Mannan, 
PE, CSP, Professor and Director, Mary Kay O'Connor Process 
Safety Center, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical 
Engineering, Texas A&M University System.
    The Subcommittee on Transportation Security and 
Infrastructure Protection considered a Committee Print on 
January 23, 2008, entitled ``To amend the Homeland Security Act 
of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the 
Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect 
against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for 
other purposes.'' The Subcommittee ordered the measure to be 
forwarded to the Full Committee for consideration, as amended, 
by unanimous consent.
    On February 26, 2008, the Full Committee held a hearing on 
a Committee Print entitled ``Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism 
Act of 2008.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. 
Robert B. Stephan, Assistant Secretary, Department of Homeland 
Security; David C. Pulham, PhD, Director of Compliance, 
Siegfried (USA), Inc.; and Mr. Kevin Wattier, General Manager, 
Long Beach Water Department.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered a Committee 
Print on March 6, 2008, entitled the ``Chemical Facility Anti-
Terrorism Act of 2008.''. By a record vote of 15 yeas and 7 
nays (Roll Call Vote No. 16), the Committee agreed to the 
Committee Print. The Committee further, agreed by unanimous 
consent, that upon introduction the Committee Print, and 
referral to the Committee on Homeland Security, the bill be 
deemed reported to the House.
    H.R. 5577 was introduced in the House on March 11, 2008 by 
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Ms.Jackson-lee of Texas, and 17 
original co-sponsors. H.R. 5577 was referred to the Committee 
on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 5577 to 
the House, pursuant to the unanimous consent agreement of March 
11, 2008, as H.Rpt. 110-550, Pt. 1.
    The referral of H.R. 5577 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on March 14, 2008, for a period ending 
not later than April 11, 2008. On April 11, 2008, the referral 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended for a 
period ending May 30, 2008. On May 30, 2008, the referral to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended for a period 
ending July 11, 2008. The referral of H.R. 5577 to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on July 11, 2008, 
for a period ending not later then September 12, 2008. The 
referral of H.R. 5577 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
was extended on September 12, 2008, for a period ending not 
later then September 26, 2008. The referral of H.R. 5577 to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on September 26, 
2008, for a period ending not later then October 2, 2008. The 
referral of H.R. 5577 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
was extended on October 3, 2008, for a period ending not later 
then September 26, 2008. The referral of H.R. 5577 to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on September 28, 
2008, for a period ending not later then September 29, 2008. 
The referral of H.R. 5577 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on September 28, 2008, for a period 
ending not later then October 2, 2008. The referral of H.R. 
5577 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on 
October 2, 2008, for a period ending not later then October 3, 
2008. The referral of H.R. 5577 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on October 3, 2008, for a period ending 
not later then January 3, 2009.

111th Congress
    H.R. 2868 was introduced in the House on June 16, 2009, by 
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas, Mr. 
Pascrell, and two original co-sponsors and referred Committee 
on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce.
    On that same date, the Committee on Homeland Security held 
a hearing on H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism 
Act of 2009. The Committee received testimony from Mr. Philip 
Reitinger, Deputy Under Secretary, National Protection and 
Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; Ms. Sue 
Armstrong, Director, Infrastructure Security Compliance 
Division, Office of Infrastructure Protection, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr. Paul Baldauf, Assistant Director, 
Radiation Protection and Release Prevention, New Jersey 
Department of Environmental Protection; Mr. Marty Durbin, Vice 
President, Federal Affairs, American Chemistry Council, Dr. 
Neal Langerman, Principle Scientist and CEO, Advanced Chemical 
Safety, Inc.; and Mr. Martin Jeppeson, Director of Regulatory 
Affairs, California Ammonia Company.
    The Committee considered H.R. 2868 on June 18, 19, and 23, 
2009. On June 23, 2009, the Committee ordered H.R. 2868 to be 
reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, amended, 
by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 2868 to the House, amended, on 
July 13, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-205, Pt. I. On that same date, 
the referral of the bill to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended for a period ending not later than July 
31, 2009. H.R. 2868 was sequentially referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary for a period ending not later than July 31, 
2009. On July 31, 2009, the referral of the bill to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on the 
Judiciary was extended for a period ending not later than 
September 30, 2009. On September 30, 2009, the referral of the 
bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee 
on the Judiciary extended for a period ending not later than 
October 23, 2009.
    The Committee on Energy and Commerce considered H.R. 2868 
on October 21, 2009, and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, amended, by a recorded vote of 29 yeas and 18 nays. On 
October 23, 2009, the Committee on Energy and Commerce reported 
H.R. 2868 to the House, amended as H. Rpt. 111-205, Part II. On 
that same date, the Committee on the Judiciary was discharged 
from further consideration of H.R. 2868.
    The Committee on Rules met on November 3, 2009, and filed a 
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2868. The Rule was 
filed in the House as H. Res. 885.
    The House considered H.R. 2868 under the provisions of H. 
Res. 885 on November 5 and 6, 2009, and on November 6, 2010 
passed H.R. 2868 by a recorded vote of 230 yeas and 193 nays. 
During consideration the title of the measure was amended so as 
to read: ``A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against 
chemical facilities, to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to 
enhance the security of public water systems, and to amend the 
Federal Water Pollution Control Act to enhance the security of 
wastewater treatment works, and for other purposes.''
    H.R. 2686 was received in the Senate on November 9, 2009, 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs considered H.R. 2868 on July 28, 2010, and ordered the 
measure to be reported to the Senate with an Amendment in the 
Nature of a Substitute. On December 16, 2010, the Senate 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
reported H.R. 2868, as amended, to the Senate as S. Rpt. 111-
370.

                     BERRY AMENDMENT EXTENSION ACT

                               H.R. 3116

To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from procuring 
certain items directly related to the national security unless 
the items are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the 
United States, and for other purposes.
Legislative History

110th Congress
    In the 110th Congress, H.R. 917 was introduced in the House 
on February 8, 2007, by Mr. Hayes and 15 original co-sponsors, 
and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 917 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Management, Investigations, and Oversight.

111th Congress
    H.R. 3116 was introduced in the House on July 13, 2009, by 
Mr. Kissell, and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 3116 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
    The House considered H.R. 3116 under Suspension of the 
Rules on September 15, 2010, and passed the measure by voice 
vote.
    H.R. 3116 was received in the Senate on September 16, 2010, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.

                           MERIDA INITIATIVE

                               H.R. 3239

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation 
with the Secretary of State, to submit a report on the effects 
of the Merida Initiative on the border security of the United 
States, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3239 was introduced in the House on March 16, 2009, by 
Mrs. Kirkpatrick of Arizona and Ms. Loretta Sanchez of 
California, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 3239 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    The Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism considered H.R. 3239 on July 22, 2009, and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee with a 
recommendation that it do pass, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3239 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs sent a letter 
to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on March 5, 
2010, agreeing to waive consideration of H.R. 3239 in order to 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House. On 
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interest of the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs and the agreement for the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 3239.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 3239 to 
the House on March 9, 2010 as H. Rpt. 111-429, Pt. I. 
Subsequently, the Committee on Foreign Affairs was discharged 
from further consideration of H.R. 3239.

        UNITED STATES MARINER AND VESSEL PROTECTION ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 3376

To amend title 46, United States Code, to ensure the 
traditional right of self-defense of United States mariners 
against acts of piracy, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3376 was introduced in the House on July 29, 2009, by 
Mr. LoBiondo, and four original co-sponsors and referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    On July 30, 2009, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure considered H.R. 3376 and ordered the measure to 
be reported to the House by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on July 31, 2009, requesting 
a sequential referral of H.R. 3376.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 3376 to the House on December 19, 2009 as H. Rpt. 111-386, 
Part I. On that same date, H.R. 3376 was sequentially referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland 
Security for a period ending not later than March 25, 2010. On 
March 25, 2010, the referral of H.R. 3376 to the Committee on 
the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland Security was 
extended for a period ending not later than May 28, 2010. The 
referral of H.R. 3376 to the Committee on the Judiciary and the 
Committee on Homeland Security was extended on May 28, 2010, 
for a period ending not later than August 6, 2010. The referral 
of H.R. 3376 to the Committee on the Judiciary and the 
Committee on Homeland Security was extended on August 6, 2010, 
for a period ending not later than September 30, 2010. The 
referral of H.R. 3376 to the Committee on the Judiciary and the 
Committee on Homeland Security was extended on September 30, 
2010, for a period ending not later than December 3, 2010. The 
referral of H.R. 3376 to the Committee on the Judiciary and the 
Committee on Homeland Security was extended on December 3, 
2010, for a period ending not later than December 17, 2010. The 
referral of H.R. 3376 to the Committee on the Judiciary and the 
Committee on Homeland Security was extended on December 17, 
2010, for a period ending not later than December 21, 2010. The 
referral of H.R. 3376 to the Committee on the Judiciary and the 
Committee on Homeland Security was extended on December 21, 
2010, for a period ending not later than December 22, 2010. On 
December 22, 2010, the Committee on the Judiciary and the 
Committee on Homeland Security were discharged from further 
consideration of H.R. 3376.
    Provisions of H.R. 3376 were included in the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281).

                FIRE GRANTS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 3791

To amend sections 33 and 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and 
Control Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3791 was introduced in the House on October 13, 2009, 
by Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Ms. 
Richardson, Mr. Cuellar, Ms., Kirkpatrick of Arizona, Ms. 
Clarke, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Mr. Lujan, Ms. 
Jackson Lee of Texas, and 31 original co-sponsors and referred 
to the Committee on Science and Technology.
    The Committee on Science and Technology considered H.R. 
3791 on October 21, 2009, and ordered the measure to be 
reported to the House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on October 22, 2009, 
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 3791 to the Committee 
on Homeland Security.
    On November 7, 2009, the Committee on Science and 
Technology reported H.R. 3791 to the House as H. Rpt. 111-333, 
Part I.
    On November 7, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Science 
and Technology agreeing that in order expedite consideration of 
the measure by the full House, the Committee would waive 
further consideration of H.R. 3791. The letter further 
indicated a request for support for the appointment of 
Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be convened. On that 
same date, the Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology 
sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the 
Committee on Homeland Security and agreeing to support the 
appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be 
convened.
    H.R. 3791 was referred sequentially to the Committee on 
Homeland Security for a period ending not later than Nov. 7, 
2009, and was subsequently discharged on that same date.
    The Committee on Rules met on November 17, 2009, and 
reported a Rule to the House as H. Res. 909 (H. Rpt. 111-340). 
The House agreed to H. Res. 909 on November 18, 2009, by a 
recorded vote of 245 yeas and 173 nays. The House considered 
H.R. 3791 under the provisions of H. Res. 909 on November 1, 
2009, and passed the measure by a recorded vote of 395 yeas and 
31 nays.
    H.R. 3791 was received in the Senate on November 19, 2009, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.

         STRENGTHENING AND UPDATING RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT ACT

                               H.R. 3837

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for 
clarification on the use of funds relating to certain homeland 
security grants, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3837 was introduced in the House on October 15, 2009, 
by Ms. Kilroy, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. 
Pascrell, Ms. Clarke, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Richardson, Ms. Norton, 
Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas, Mr. Cleaver, Ms. Titus, and one 
original co-sponsors, and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 3837 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, 
and Response considered H.R. 3837 on November 3, 2009, and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee with the 
recommendation that it pass, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3837 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 3837 to 
the House on July 22, 2010, as H. Rpt. 111-558.

            CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE TRAINING RESTORATION ACT

                               H.R. 3963

To provide specialized training to Federal air marshals.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3963 was introduced in the House on October 29, 2009, 
by Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California, Mr. Dent, Mr. 
Bilirakis, Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas, and Mr. Carney, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3963 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 3963 to 
the House on December 1, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-345.
    The House considered H.R. 3963 under Suspension of the 
Rules on December 2, 2009, and passed the bill by voice vote.
    H.R. 3963 was received in the Senate on December 3, 2009, 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.

   HOMELAND SECURITY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2010

                               H.R. 4842

To authorize appropriations for the Directorate of Science and 
Technology of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal 
years 2011 and 2012, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 4842 was introduced in the House on March 15, 2010, by 
Ms. Clarke, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and Mr. Daniel E. 
Lungren of California, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 4842 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology.
    The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology considered H.R. 4842 on March 15, 2010, 
and ordered the measure to be forwarded to the Full Committee 
with a recommendation that it pass, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 4842 on 
April 15, 2010, and ordered the measure to be reported to the 
House, as amended, by a recorded vote of 26 yeas and 0 nays 
(Roll Call Vote No. 23).
    On May 18, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security 
reported H.R. 4842 to the House as H. Rpt. 111-486, Part I.
    On that same date, H.R. 4842 was sequentially referred to 
the Committee on Science and Technology for a period ending not 
later than June 18, 2010. On June 18, 2010, the referral to the 
Committee on Science and Technology was extended for a period 
ending not later than June 25, 2010. On June 25, 2010, the 
Committee on Science and Technology was discharged from further 
consideration of H.R. 4842.
    The Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on 
June 25, 2010, agreeing to waive consideration of H.R. 4842 in 
order to expedite consideration of the measure by the full 
House. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee 
on Science and Technology acknowledging the jurisdictional 
interests of the Committee on Science and Technology.
    The House considered H.R. 4842 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 20, 2010, and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    Received in the Senate on July 21, 2010, read twice, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

    CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

                          H.R. 5105 (S. 3263)

To establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of 
Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 5105 was introduced in the House on April 21, 2010, by 
Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Ms. Kilroy, Mr. King of New York, Mr. 
Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. McCaul, Ms. Clarke, and Mr. 
Carney, and referred the Committee on Homeland Security, and in 
addition to the Committee on Agriculture.
    On June 23, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 5105 and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House with a favorable recommendation, amended, by voice 
vote.
    On November 30, 2010, the Committee reported H.R. 5105 to 
the House as H. Rpt. 111-668, Pt. I. Referral of the bill to 
the Committee on Agriculture extended for a period ending not 
later than December 10, 2010. The referral of H.R. 5105 to the 
Committee on Agriculture was extended on December 10, 2010, for 
a period ending not later than December 17, 2010. The referral 
of H.R. 5105 to the Committee on Agriculture was extended on 
December 17, 2010, for a period ending not later than December 
21, 2010. On December 21, 2010, the referral of the bill to the 
Committee on Agriculture was extended for a period ending not 
later than December 22, 2010. On December 22, 2010, the 
Committee on Agriculture was discharged from further 
consideration of H.R. 5105 and placed on the Union Calendar 
(Calendar No. 412).

    S. 3263, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in 
the Senate on April 27, 2010, by Mr. Akaka and Mr. Ensign, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

              WMD PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS ACT OF 2010

                               H.R. 5498

To enhance homeland security by improving efforts to prevent, 
deter, prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover 
from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction, and for other 
purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 5498 was introduced in the House on March 15, 2010, by 
Mr. Pascrell, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, Ms. Clarke, and Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of 
California and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the 
Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 5498 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
    On June 15, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a hearing on 
H.R. 5498, the ``WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Sara (Sally) T. 
Beatrice, PhD, Assistant Commissioner, Public Health 
Laboratory, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, City of 
New York; Randall S. Murch, PhD, Associate Director, Research 
Program Development, National Capital Region, Virginia 
Polytechnic Institute and State University; Robert P. Kadlec, 
MD, Vice President, Global Public Sector, PRTM Management 
Consulting; and Julie E. Fischer, PhD, Senior Associate, Global 
Health Security Program, Henry L. Stimson Center.
    On June 23, 2010, the Full Committee considered H.R. 5498 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by a recorded vote of 26 
yeas and 0 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 24).
    On November 17, 2010, the Chair of the House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security indicating that, in order to 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence would agree to not 
seek a sequential referral of H.R. 5498. On that same date, the 
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded and 
agreed to the waiving of the sequential referral and agreeing 
to request to seek appointments of Conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be convened. On November 18, 2010, the Chair 
of the Committee on Foreign Affairs sent a letter to the Chair 
of the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order 
to expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would waive consideration of H.R. 5498. On that same 
date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 5498 to 
the House on November 18, 2010, as H. Rpt. 111-659, Pt. I.
    Subsequently, the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, and the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence were discharged from further consideration of H.R. 
5498.
    The referral of H.R. 5498 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on November 18, 2010, for a period ending 
not later than December 3, 2010. The referral of H.R. 5498 to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on December 
3, 2010, for a period ending not later than December 17, 2010. 
The referral of H.R. 5498 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on December 17, 2010, for a period ending 
not later than December 21, 2010. The referral of H.R. 5498 to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on December 
21, 2010, for a period ending not later than December 22, 2010. 
On December 22, 2010, the Committee on Energy and Commerce was 
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 5498 and placed 
on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 411).

           HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT

                               H.R. 5562

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit 
requiring the use of a specified percentage of a grant under 
the Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security 
Grant Program for specific purposes, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 5562 was introduced in the House on June 21, 2010, by 
Ms. Richardson, and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On June 23, 2010, the Full Committee considered H.R. 5562 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
    On November 30, 2010, the Committee reported H.R. 5562 to 
the House as H. Rpt. 111-663.

   RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

                               H. Res. 14

Resolution recognizing the importance of the Department of 
Homeland Security, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in combating 
human smuggling and trafficking in persons, and commending the 
Department of Justice for increasing the rate of human 
smuggling and trafficking prosecutions.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 14 was introduced in the House on January 6, 2009, 
by Mr. Issa referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in 
addition to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    The House considered H. Res. 14 under Suspension of the 
Rules on May 6 and 7, 2009. On May 7, 2009, the House adopted 
H. Res. 14 by voice vote. During consideration, the title was 
changed so as to read ``Resolution recognizing the importance 
of the Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, in combating human smuggling and trafficking in 
persons, and commending the Department of Justice for 
increasing the rate of human smuggling and trafficking 
prosecutions.''

RESOLUTION REGARDING TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SECURITY ON 
                THE NATION'S RAIL AND MASS TRANSIT LINES

                               H. Res. 28

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 
Transportation Security Administration should, in accordance 
with the congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing 
Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, enhance 
security against terrorist attack and other security threats to 
our Nation's rail and mass transit lines.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 28 was introduced in the House on January 7, 2009, 
by Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H. Res. 28 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the resolution reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H. Res. 28 to 
the House on December 1, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-347.
    The House considered H. Res. 28 under Suspension of the 
Rules on December 2 and 3, 2009. On December 3, 2009, the House 
agreed to Suspend the Rules and agreed to H. Res. 28 by a 
recorded vote of 417 yeas and 3 nays. During consideration the 
House agreed to amend the title so as to read: ``Expressing the 
sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation 
Security Administration should, in accordance with the 
congressional mandate provided for in the Implementing 
Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 as well as 
other statutes, enhance security against terrorist attack and 
other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit 
systems and other modes of surface transportation.''.

 RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 
                                SECURITY

                              H. Res. 195

Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of 
Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their continuous 
efforts to keep the Nation safe.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 195 was introduced in the House on February 26, 
2009, by Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Carney, Mr. King of New York, Mr. 
Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. 
Austria, Mr. Souder, Mrs. Miller of Michigan, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. 
Cleaver, Mr. Dent, Mr. Broun of Georgia, Mr. Daniel E. Lungren 
of California, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Mr. Cuellar, 
Mr. Himes, Ms. Kilroy, Ms. Clarke, Ms. Norton, Mr. Massa, and 
Mr. Smith of Texas, and referred solely to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On March 4, 2009, the House agreed to Suspend the Rules and 
adopt H. Res. 195, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 418 yeas and 0 
nays. (Roll No. 95).

 RECOGNIZING BEVERLY ECKERT'S SERVICE TO SEPTEMBER 11TH SURVIVORS AND 
                                FAMILIES

                              H. Res. 201

Recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the Nation and 
particularly to the survivors and families of the September 11, 
2001, attacks.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 201 was introduced in the House on March 2, 2009, 
by Ms. Slaughter, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Pascrell, and nine original co-
sponsors and referred solely to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On March 4, 2009, the House agreed to Suspend the Rules and 
adopt H. Res. 201, by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 419 yeas and 0 
nays. (Roll No. 95).

  RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY ON DHS' REPORT ``RIGHTWING EXTREMISM: CURRENT 
ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CLIMATE FUELING RESURGENCE IN RADICALIZATION AND 
                             RECRUITMENT''

                              H. Res. 404

Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the 
House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date 
of the adoption of this resolution, copies of documents 
relating to the Department of Homeland Security Intelligence 
Assessment titled, ``Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and 
Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and 
Recruitment''.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 404 was introduced in the House on May 6, 2009, by 
Mr. King of New York, Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr. Souder, Mr. 
Daniel E. Lungren of California, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. 
McCaul, Mr. Dent, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Broun of Georgia, Mrs. 
Miller of Michigan, Mr. Olson, and Mr. Austria, and three 
original co-sponsors and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On May 19, 2009, the Full Committee considered H. Res. 404 
and ordered the resolution to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H. Res. 404 to the House on June 4, 
2009, as H. Rpt. 111-134.

    HONORING AND CONGRATULATING THE U.S. BORDER PATROL ON ITS 85TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

                              H. Res. 498

Honoring and congratulating the U.S. Border Patrol on its 85th 
anniversary.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 498 was introduced in the House on June 2, 2009, by 
Mr. Teague, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. King 
of New York, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Mr. Cuellar, 
Mrs. Kirkpatrick of Arizona, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Smith of Texas, 
Mr. Broun of Georgia, Mr. Cao, Mrs. Miller of Michigan, Ms. 
Titus, and 25 original co-sponsors. H. Res. 498 was referred 
solely to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On June 9, 2009, the House agreed to Suspend the Rules and 
agree to the resolution by voice vote.

            CONDOLENCES FOR BORDER PATROL AGENT ROBERT ROSAS

                              H. Res. 681

Expressing condolences to the family and loved ones of Agent 
Robert Rosas and standing in solidarity with the brave men and 
women of the United States Border Patrol as they remember the 
service and sacrifice of Agent Rosas and continue their mission 
to preserve and defend our borders.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 861 was introduced in the House by Mr. Hunter, Mr. 
Souder, and six original co-sponsors on July 27, 2009, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On July 29, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security was 
discharged from further consideration of H. Res. 681. The House 
agreed to consider the resolution and agreed to the resolution 
by voice vote.

   SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

                              H. Res. 722

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding 
the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on 
September 11, 2001.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 722 was introduced in the House on September 8, 
2009, by Mr. Hoyer, and one original co-sponsor, and referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in 
addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on 
Armed Services, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee 
on Homeland Security.
    On September 9, 2009, the House considered H. Res. 772 
under Suspension of the Rules and adopted the resolution by a 
\2/3\ recorded vote of 416 yeas and 0 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 
693).

                      NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

                              H. Res. 731

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 
employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their 
partners at all levels of government, and the millions of 
emergency response providers and law enforcement agents 
nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on 
the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 731 was introduced in the House on September 10, 
2009, by Ms. Clarke, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Carney, Mr. 
Cuellar, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, 
and Mr. Bilirakis, and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    The House considered H. Res. 731 under Suspension of the 
Rules on September 30, and October 1, 2009 and on October 1, 
2009, agreed to the resolution by voice vote.

 RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY ON DHS'S ROLE REGARDING DETAINEES HELD AT NAVAL 
       STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA ON OR AFTER JANUARY 20, 2009

                              H. Res. 922

Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the 
House of Representatives all information in the possession of 
the Department of Homeland Security relating to the 
Department's planning, information sharing, and coordination 
with any state or locality receiving detainees held at Naval 
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on or after January 20, 2009.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 922 was introduced in the House on November 19, 
2009, by Mr. King of New York Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr. Souder, 
Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. 
McCaul, Mr. Dent, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Broun of Georgia, Mrs. 
Miller of Michigan, Mr. Olson, Mr. Cao, And Mr. Austria, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On December 9, 2009, the Full Committee considered H. Res. 
922 and ordered the resolution to be reported to the House with 
a favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported to the House on 
December 15, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-377.

 RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY ON TSA'S AVIATION SECURITY SCREENING MANAGEMENT 
                  STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES MANUAL

                              H. Res. 980

Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
transmit to the House of Representatives a copy of the 
Transportation Security Administration's Aviation Security 
Screening Management Standard Operating Procedures manual in 
effect on December 5, 2009, and any subsequent revisions of 
such manual in effect prior to the adoption of this resolution.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 980 was introduced in the House on December 16, 
2009, by Mr. Dent, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. 
Daniel E. Lungren of California, Mr. Olson, Mrs. Miller of 
Michigan, and Mr. Austria, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On January 20, 2010, the Committee considered H. Res. 980 
and ordered the resolution to be reported to the House, 
adversely, by a recorded vote of 24 yeas and 0 nays.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported to the House on 
January 27, 2010, as H. Rpt. 111-403.

RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE VIGILANCE AND PROMPT RESPONSE ON 
                              MAY 1, 2010.

                              H. Res. 1320

A resolution expressing support for the vigilance and prompt 
response of the citizens of New York City, the New York Police 
Department, the New York Police Department Bomb Squad, the Fire 
Department of New York, other first responders, the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation, United States Customs and Border 
Protection, the United States Attorney's Office for the 
Southern District of New York, the Department of Homeland 
Security, the Department of Justice, the New York Joint 
Terrorism Task Force, the Bridgeport Police Department, 
Detective Bureau, Patrol Division, and other law enforcement 
agencies in Connecticut to the attempted terrorist attack in 
Times Square on May 1, 2010, their exceptional professionalism 
and investigative work following the attempted attack, and 
their consistent commitment to preparedness for and collective 
response to terrorism.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 1320 was introduced in the House on May 4, 2010 by 
Mr. McMahon, Mr. Himes, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Ms. 
Clarke, Mr. King of New York, and 28 original co-sponsors and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On May 5, 2010, the House considered H. Res. 1320 under 
Suspension of the Rules and agreed to the resolution by a \2/3\ 
recorded vote of 418 yeas and 0 nays.

   SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

                              H. Res. 1610

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 
employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their 
partners at all levels of government, and the millions of 
emergency response providers and law enforcement agents 
nationwide should be commended for their dedicated service on 
the Nation's front lines in the war against acts of terrorism.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 1610 was introduced in the House on September 14, 
2010, by Mr. Hoyer and one original co-sponsor, and referred to 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in 
addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on 
Armed Services, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee 
on Homeland Security, and the House Permanent Select Committee 
on Intelligence.
    The House considered H. Res. 1610 under Suspension of the 
Rules on September 15, 2010, and agreed to the resolution by a 
\2/3\ recorded vote of 410 yeas and 0 nays (Roll No. 525).

                      NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

                              H.Res. 1618

Urging the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, 
nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the 
people of the United States to observe National Preparedness 
Month, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.Res. 1618 was introduced in the House on September 14, 
2010, by Mr. Thompson, Mr. King of New York, Ms. Richardson, 
Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Ms. Norton, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Carney, Mr. 
DeFazio, Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of 
California, Ms. Harman, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Himes, 
Ms. Clarke, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Olson, Mr. Cao, Mr. 
Austria, and Mr. Al Green of Texas, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security.
    The House considered H.Res. 1618 under Suspension of the 
Rules and adopted the resolution by voice vote.


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Legislation Not Referred Containing Provisions Within the Jurisdiction 
                            of the Committee

                 DENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONDER ACT OF 2009

                                H.R. 903

To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the roles of 
dentists and allied dental personnel in the Nation's disaster 
response framework, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 903 was introduced in the House on February 4, 2009, 
by Mr. Stupak and Mrs. Miller of Michigan and referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on February 12, 2009, 
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 903 to the Committee 
on Homeland Security.
    On July 28, 2010, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
considered H.R. 903 and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
that, in order to expedite consideration of the measure by the 
full House, the Committee on Homeland Security would not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 903. The letter further indicated 
that such action would not alter, or otherwise affecting the 
jurisdiction of the Committee on Homeland Security. On that 
same date, the Chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security agreeing to the jurisdictional interests of the 
Committee on Homeland Security.
    The House considered H.R. 903 under Suspension of the Rules 
on September 28, 2010, and passed the bill by voice vote.
    H.R. 903 was received in the Senate on September 29, 2010, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.

                    FAA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009

                                H.R. 915

To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize 
appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for 
fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and 
capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation 
system, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 915 was introduced in the House on February 9, 2009 by 
Mr. Oberstar, and one original co-sponsor and referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition 
to the Committee on Science and Technology.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on February 12, 2009, 
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 915 to the Committee 
on Homeland Security.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
considered H.R. 915 on March 5, 2009, and ordered the measure 
to be reported to the House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on March 9, 2009, requesting 
that, based upon the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure's consideration, H.R. 915 be sequentially 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. The Chair of 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on 
May 18, 2009, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the 
Committee on Homeland Security. On May 19, 2009, the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter to the Chair 
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure agreeing 
to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 915 in order to 
expedite consideration on the House Floor. The letter further 
requested support for the appointment of Conferees should a 
House-Senate Conference be convened.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 915 to the House on May 19, 2009 as H. Rpt. 111-119, Pt. 
I. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure filed a 
supplemental report on May 21, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-119, Pt. 
II.
    The House considered H.R. 915 on May 21, 2009, and passed 
the measure by a recorded vote of 277 yeas and 136 nays (Roll 
No. 291).
    H.R. 915 was received in the Senate on June 1, 2009, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.

          INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010

                Public Law 111-259 (H.R. 2701 / S. 1494)

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for 
intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United 
States Government, the Community Management Account, and the 
Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, 
and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 2701 was introduced in the House on June 4, 2009, by 
Mr. Reyes, and referred to the House Permanent Select Committee 
on Intelligence.
    The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence considered 
H.R. 2701 on June 18, 2009, and ordered the measure to be 
reported to the House, amended.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence on June 22, 2009, indicating that, in order to 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would not seek a sequential referral of the H.R. 
2701. The letter further requested the support for the 
appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be 
convened. On that same date, the Chair of the House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Homeland Security.
    The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence reported 
H.R. 2701 to the House on June 26, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-186.
    On February 25, 2010, the House adopted H. Res. 1105, the 
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2701. The Rule 
provided that after passage of H.R. 2701, it shall be in order 
to consider in the House S. 1494. All points of order against 
the Senate bill and against its consideration are waived. It 
shall be in order to move to strike all after the enacting 
clause of the Senate bill and to insert in lieu thereof the 
provisions of H.R. 2701 as passed by the House. All points of 
order against that motion are waived. If the motion is adopted 
and the Senate bill, as amended, is passed, then it shall be in 
order to move that the House insist on its amendment to S. 1494 
and request a conference with the Senate thereon. Subsequently 
the House considered S. 1494, struck all after the enacting 
clause and inserted in lieu thereof the text of H.R. 2701, as 
passed by the House.
    The House considered H.R. 2701 on February 25 and 26, 2010. 
The House passed H.R. 2701 on February 26, 2010, by a recorded 
vote of 235 yeas and 168 nays (Roll No. 73).
    The Senate considered H.R. 2701 on September 27, 2010, and 
passed the bill, amended, by unanimous consent.
    The House considered the Senate amendment to H.R. 2701 on 
September 29, 2010, and concurred in the Senate amendment by a 
recorded vote of 244 yeas and 181 nays (Roll No. 558), clearing 
the measure for the President.
    H.R. 2701 was presented to the President on October 1, 
2010, and signed into law on October 7, 2010, as Public Law 
111-259.

               COAST GUARD ACQUISITION REFORM ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 1665

To structure Coast Guard acquisition processes and policies, 
and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 1665 was introduced in the House on March 23, 2009, by 
Mr. Cummings, and three original co-sponsors, and referred to 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on March 26, 2009, 
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 1665 to the Committee 
on Homeland Security.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
considered H.R. 1665 on April 2, 2009, and ordered the measure 
to be reported to the House by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure on July 10, 2009, indicating that, in order to 
expedite consideration by the full House, the Committee on 
Homeland Security would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 
1665. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Homeland Security.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 1665 to the House on July 20, 2009, as H.Rpt. 111-215.
    The House considered H.R. 1665 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 28 and 29, 2009. The House passed H.R. 1665 by a 
recorded vote (\2/3\ required) of 426 yeas and 0 nays (Roll No. 
658).
    H.R. 1665 was received in the Senate on July 30, 2009, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    Provisions of H.R. 1665 were included in the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281).

      SATELLITE HOME VIEWER UPDATE AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 3570

To amend title 17, United States Code, to reauthorize the 
satellite statutory license, to conform the satellite and cable 
statutory licenses to all-digital transmissions, and for other 
purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3570 was introduced in the House on September 15, 
2009, by Mr. Conyers, and three original co-sponsors and 
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
    The Committee on the Judiciary considered H.R. 3570 on 
September 16, 2009, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House by a recorded vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on September 22, 2009, 
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 3570 to the Committee 
on Homeland Security. The Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on the 
Judiciary on October 28, 2009, indicating jurisdictional 
interests in provisions of H.R. 3570, but agreeing to not seek 
a sequential referral of the bill in order to expedite 
consideration of the measure by the full House. The letter 
further requested the support for the appointment of Conferees 
should a House-Senate Conference be convened. On that same 
date, the Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary sent a letter 
to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee and 
agreeing to the request for the appointment of Conferees should 
a House-Senate Conference be convened.
    The Committee on the Judiciary reported H.R. 3570 to the 
House on October 28, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-319.
    H.R. 3570 was Considered in the House under Suspension of 
the Rules on December 2 and 3, 2009. The House on December 3, 
2009, agreed to Suspend the Rules and pass H.R. 3570 by a \2/3\ 
recorded vote of 394 yeas and 11 nays (Roll No. 930).
    H.R. 3570 was received in the Senate on December 3, 2009, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on the 
Judiciary.

             CRUISE VESSEL SECURITY AND SAFETY ACT OF 2009

                     Public Law 111-207 (H.R. 3360)

To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish 
requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers 
and crew on cruise vessels, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3360 was introduced in the House on July 28, 2009, by 
Ms. Matsui, and one original co-sponsor and referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
considered H.R. 3360 on July 30, 2009, and ordered the measure 
to be reported to the House by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on August 11, 2009, 
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 3360 to the Committee 
on Homeland Security. The Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure on November 12, 2009, 
agreeing that in order expedite consideration of H.R. 3360 by 
the full House, the Committee on Homeland Security would not 
seek a sequential referral of the measure. The letter further 
requested an appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be convened. On that same date, the Chair of the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent a letter to 
the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing to the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Homeland Security 
and agreeing to support the request for appointment of 
Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be convened.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 3360 to the House on November 17, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-
332.
    The House considered H.R. 3360 under Suspension of the 
Rules on November 17, 2009, and passed the measure by a \2/3\ 
recorded vote of 416 yeas and 4 nays (Roll No. 892).
    H.R. 3360 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2009, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders.
    The Senate considered and passed H.R. 3360 with an 
amendment by unanimous consent on June 10, 2010.
    The House agreed on June 30, 2010, to Suspend the Rules and 
concurred in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3360 by voice vote, 
clearing the measure for the President.
    H.R. 3360 was presented to the President on July 19, 2010, 
and signed into law on July 27, 2010, as Public Law 111-207.

                 COAST GUARD MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 2650

To amend title 14, United States Code, to modernize the 
leadership of the Coast Guard, to modernize the administration 
of marine safety by the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 2650 was introduced in the House on June 2, 2009, by 
Mr. Oberstar, and one original co-sponsor, and referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Markup Held. 
Ordered reported to the House, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on June 5, 2009, requesting 
a sequential referral of H.R. 2650.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure that, in order to expedite consideration of the 
measure by the full House, the Committee would not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 2650. The letter further requested 
the support for the appointment of Conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be convened. On that same date, the Chair of 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 2650 on December 3, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-352.
    Provisions of H.R. 2650 were included in the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281).

                      MARITIME SAFETY ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 2652

To amend title 46, United States Code, to improve vessel 
safety, and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 2652 was introduced in the House on June 2, 2009, by 
Mr. Oberstar, and three original co-sponsors, and referred to 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
considered H.R. 2652 on June 4, 2009 and ordered the measure to 
be reported to the House, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on June 5, 2009, requesting 
a sequential referral of H.R. 2652. The Chair of the Committee 
on Homeland Security sent a letter to the Chair of the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on December 3, 
2009, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration of the 
measure by the full House, the Committee would not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 2652. The letter further requested 
the support for the appointment of Conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be convened. On that same date, the Chair of 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Homeland Security and the agreement not to seek a sequential 
referral of the legislation.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 2652 to the House on December 3, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-351.
    Provisions of H.R. 2652 were included in the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281).

                 FEDERAL OIL SPILL RESEARCH PROGRAM ACT

                               H.R. 2693

To amend title VII of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and for 
other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 2693 was introduced in the House on June 3, 2009, by 
Ms. Woolsey and one original co-sponsor, and referred to the 
Committee on Science and Technology.
    The Committee on Science and Technology considered H.R. 
2693 on July 14, 2010, and ordered the measure to be reported 
to the House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on July 15, 2009, requesting 
a sequential referral of H.R. 2693.
    On July 20, 2010, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Science 
and Technology agreeing that, in order to expedite 
consideration of the measure by the full House, the Committee 
would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 2693. The letter 
further requested support for the appointment of an appropriate 
number of Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be 
convened. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on 
Science and Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security agreeing to the jurisdictional 
interests of the Committee on Homeland Security and the support 
request for Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be 
convened.
    The Committee on Science and Technology reported H.R. 2693 
to the House on July 21, 2010, as H. Rpt. 111-553.
    The House considered H.R. 2693 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 21, 2010, and passed the bill, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    H.R. 2693 was received in the Senate on July 22, 2010, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.

                         CLEAN HULL ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 3618

To provide for implementation of the International Convention 
on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001, 
and for other purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3618 was introduced in the House on September 22, 
2009, by Mr. Oberstar, and two original co-sponsors, and 
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 
and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
considered H.R. 3618 on September 24, 2009, and ordered the 
measure reported to the House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on September 25, 2009, 
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 3618 to the Committee 
on Homeland Security.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure on November 12, 2009, agreeing that, in order 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 3618. 
The letter further requested the appointment of Conferees 
should a House-Senate Conference be convened. On that same 
date, The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing to the jurisdictional interests of 
the Committee on Homeland Security and agreeing to support the 
request for an appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be convened.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 3618 to the House on November 17, 2009 as H. Rpt. 111-331, 
Pt. I. On that date, the Committee on Science and Technology 
was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3618.
    The House considered H.R. 3618 under Suspension of the 
Rules on November 17, 2009, and agreed to the bill by voice 
vote.
    H.R. 3618 was received in the Senate on November 18, 2009, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    Provisions of H.R. 3618 were included in the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281).

        NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011

                        H.R. 5136 (H.R. 6523)\7\
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    \7\H.R. 6523 was presented to the President on December 29, 2010, 
and is expected to be signed into law. As of the date of the filing of 
this report, the measure has not been signed and a Public Law number 
has not been assigned.
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military 
activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military 
personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other 
purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 5136 was introduced in the House on April 26, 2010, by 
Mr. Skelton, and one original co-sponsor, and referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Armed Services on May 
20, 2010, indicating that, in order to expedite consideration 
of the measure by the full House, the Committee would not seek 
a sequential referral of H.R. 5316. The letter further 
requested the appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be convened. The Chair of the Committee on Armed 
Services sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security on May 21, 2010, acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Homeland Security 
and agreeing to support the appointment of Conferees should a 
House-Senate Conference be convened.
    The Committee on Armed Services reported H.R. 5136 to the 
House on May 21, 2010 as H. Rpt. 111-491. On May 26, 2010, the 
Committee on Armed Services reported a supplemental report on 
H.R. 5136 as H. Rpt. 111-491, Part II.
    The House considered H.R. 5136 on May 27 and 28, 2010. On 
May 28, 2010, the House passed H.R. 5136 by a recorded vote of 
229 yeas and 186 nays (Roll no. 336). On June 8, 2010, the 
title of the measure was amended so as to read ``To authorize 
appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of 
the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for 
defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe 
military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for 
other purposes.''
    H.R. 5136 was received in the Senate on June 9, 2010, read 
twice, and placed on Senate Legislative Calendar. Pursuant to 
an unanimous consent request, the Senate returned the papers to 
the House on June 24, 2010. H.R. 5136 was received in the 
Senate in June 28, 2010, read twice, and placed on the Senate 
Legislative Calendar.
    A related bill, H.R. 6523, the Ike Skelton National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, was introduced on 
December 15, 2010, and referred to the Committee on Armed 
Services and in addition to the Committee on the Budget.
    H.R. 6523 was considered in the House under Suspension of 
the Rules and passed, as amended, by a recorded vote (\2/3\ 
required) of 341 yeas and 48 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 650).
    H.R. 6523 was received in the Senate on December 17, 2010, 
and on December 19, 2010, read twice and placed on the Senate 
Legislative Calendar. The Senate considered H.R. 6523 on 
December 22, 2010, and passed the bill with an amendment by 
unanimous consent.
    By unanimous consent, the House concurred in the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 6523, clearing the measure for the President.
    H.R. 6523 was presented to the President on December 29, 
2010.

   OIL SPILL ACCOUNTABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2010

                               H.R. 5629

To ensure full recovery from responsible parties of damages for 
physical and economic injuries, adverse effects on the 
environment, and clean up of oil spill pollution, to improve 
the safety of vessels and pipelines supporting offshore oil 
drilling, to ensure that there are adequate response plans to 
prevent environmental damage from oil spills, and for other 
purposes.
Legislative History
    H.R. 5629 was introduced in the House on June 29, 2010, by 
Mr. Oberstar, Mr. DeFazio, and five original co-sponsors, and 
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 
and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary and the 
Committee on Natural Resources.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
considered H.R. 5629 on July 1, 2010, and ordered the measure 
to be reported to the House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on July 12, 2010, requesting 
a sequential referral of H.R. 5629. On July 26, 2010, the Chair 
of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter to the 
Chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration of the 
measure by the full House, the Committee would not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 5629. The letter further requested 
support for the appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be convened. On that same date, the Chair of the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent a letter to 
the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing to the 
waiving of a sequential referral and acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Homeland Security 
and agreeing to support the appointment of Conferees should a 
House-Senate Conference be convened.

 NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND DISASTERS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 
                                  2010

                               H.R. 5266

To extend the final report deadline and otherwise reauthorize 
the National Commission on Children and Disasters.
Legislative History
    H.R. 5266 was introduced in the House on May 11, 2010, by 
Ms. Corrine Brown of Florida, and referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
considered H.R. 5266 on July 1, 2010, and ordered the measure 
to be reported to the House by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House on July 1, 2010, requesting 
a sequential referral of H.R. 5266 to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 5266 to the House in July 19, 2010, as H. Rpt. 111-548.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure on July 20, 2010, agreeing that, in order to 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 5266. 
The letter further requested support for the appointment of 
Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be convened. On that 
same date, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing to the jurisdictional interests of 
the Committee on Homeland Security and the support request for 
Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be convened.
    The House considered H.R. 5266 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 20, 2010, and passed the bill by voice vote.
    H.R. 5266 was received in the Senate on July 21, 2010, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.


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                 Oversight Activities of the Committee


 OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S AGENDA FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    On January 21, 2009, Janet Napolitano was sworn in as the 
third Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
and the first Secretary of Homeland Security to serve in a 
Democratic administration. In its six years of existence, DHS 
has experienced management and operational challenges. Thus, 
Secretary Napolitano inherited a massive organization with 
major integration challenges and a record of disorganized 
response to catastrophic incidents.
    On February 25, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a hearing entitled ``DHS: The Path Forward.'' The 
Committee received testimony from Hon. Janet Napolitano, 
Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony from 
Secretary Napolitano concerning the direction and priorities 
for DHS. Members examined various priorities with Secretary 
Napolitano that the Committee would pursue through its 
legislative and oversight efforts during the 111th Congress, 
including the importance of maintaining the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA) within DHS; the need to produce a 
smart, comprehensive border security strategy; the centrality 
of the inclusion of privacy and civil liberties in DHS's 
programs; the necessity for programs that both protect the 
security and promote the efficiency of air travel; and the 
organizational requirement of continued integration of DHS's 
management, administrative and procurement functions.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on DHS's management and 
operational functions, and to work with Secretary Napolitano in 
finding solutions to challenges facing DHS.

                    HOMELAND SECURITY POLICY MAKING

    On February 23, 2009 President Barack Obama issued 
Presidential Study Directive-1 (PSD-1) in which he stated that 
``Homeland Security is indistinguishable from National 
Security'' and therefore an ``integrated, effective, and 
efficient approach'' must be taken towards security policy 
making. In PSD-1, the President directed Mr. John Brennan, 
Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and 
Counterterrorism, to lead a 60-day review of ways to strengthen 
and secure the United States through reforming the Homeland 
Security Council (HSC) and the National Security Council (NSC). 
Reform options presented to the President included, (1) 
dissolving the Homeland Security Council into the National 
Security Council; (2) retaining a two-Council system but 
requiring greater integration; or (3) eliminating both Councils 
in favor of creating a new Council to handle the full continuum 
of security issues-everything from non-proliferation to 
emergency response. As part of the review, the White House 
conducted stakeholder outreach and met with Committee staff.
    On April 2, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security held a 
hearing entitled ``Homeland Security Policymaking: HSC at a 
Crossroads and Presidential Study Directive 1.'' The Committee 
received testimony from Mr. Kenneth L. Wainstein, Former 
Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor to the 
President; Ms. Frances Fragos Townsend, Former Homeland 
Security and Counterterrorism Advisor to the President; Mr. 
Philip J. Palin, Senior Fellow, National Institute for 
Strategic Preparedness; Mr. Thomas C. Frazier, Executive 
Director, Major Cities Chiefs Association; and Bruce Hoffman, 
Professor, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony on the 
proposal to consolidate HSC and NSC and recommendations on how 
to improve homeland security policymaking at the White House. 
Members engaged witnesses on various approaches to improve 
homeland security policymaking structure within the 
administration.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to work with the White House and other stakeholders 
to evaluate the various options. The Committee continued to 
express that proposed structure should include state, local and 
tribal representatives.
    In May 2009, the President of the United States merged the 
staffs of the HSC with the NSC, creating a unified policymaking 
structure for national security and homeland security issues. 
Within the new structure, specialization will exist for 
interagency debate on issues affecting homeland security such 
as terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, natural disasters, 
and pandemics.

         FEDERAL-STATE PARTNERSHIP FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

    Established in 1996, the 287(g) program allows local law 
enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with Immigration 
and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to perform certain immigration 
functions. Since 2007, the program has seen increased interest 
and undergone dramatic growth, with participation exploding 
from two jurisdictions in 2003 to almost 70 in 2007. The recent 
popularity and unprecedented growth presented the 287(g) 
program with a number of management challenges. On May 14, 
2007, Chairman Thompson requested the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) to conduct a review of the program.
    On March 4, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security held a 
hearing entitled ``Examining 287(g): The Role of State and 
Local Law Enforcement in Immigration Law.'' The Committee 
received testimony from Mr. William Riley, Acting Director, 
Office of State and Local Coordination, U.S. Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. 
Richard Stana, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, 
Government Accountability Office; Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, 
Frederick County, State of Maryland; Chief J. Thomas Manger, 
Montgomery County Police Department, State of Maryland; and Mr. 
Muzaffar A. Chishti, Director at the NYU School of Law Office, 
Migration Policy Institute.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony about the 
287(g) program, which is administered by ICE's Office of State, 
Local and Tribal Coordination (OSLTC). Members questioned the 
witnesses about the program and the findings from the GAO 
report entitled ``Better Controls Needed over Program 
Authorizing State and Local Enforcement of Federal Immigration 
Laws.'' GAO released the report to the public on the day of the 
hearing.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to work with ICE concerning 287(g) program reforms 
that would improve accountability and transparency. In a 
letter, dated April 2, 2009, to then Acting Assistant Secretary 
for ICE, John Torres, the Committee presented various 
suggestions to ICE on how to address deficiencies identified in 
the GAO report. One of the suggestions the Committee presented 
was the replacement of all memorandums of agreement (MOAs) 
entered between ICE and local law enforcement agencies with a 
new and improved template. The Committee suggested that ICE use 
an updated template for both future agreements and existing 
ones to ensure all participating local law enforcement agencies 
and supervising ICE agents were operating from the same set of 
guidelines. According to GAO, fundamental programmatic concerns 
stemming from the lack of specificity regarding 287(g) 
authority by participating agencies and inadequate supervision 
by ICE could be addressed with defined objectives and 
guidelines under new MOAs. Another reform the Committee 
suggested was the inclusion of a transparent and robust 
complaint process for individuals that felt they were targeted 
for minor offenses or traffic violations because they belonged 
to a particular race or national origin in an attempt to 
ascertain their immigration status. Specifically, the Committee 
recommended that ICE involve DHS Office of Civil Rights and 
Civil Liberties in the complaint process. In October 2009, ICE 
approved standardized MOAs with 67 state and local law 
enforcement agencies for participation in 287(g) partnerships, 
which included the Committee's suggested reforms.

        DOING BUSINESS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    On March 28, 2009, the Committee held a meeting entitled 
``The U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Doing Business with 
America'' at the Kroger Gymnasium, Tougaloo College in Jackson, 
Mississippi.

  DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY EFFORTS TO COUNTER SOUTHERN BORDER 
                                VIOLENCE

    On March 31, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security held 
a Classified Member briefing on the border violence occurring 
along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Committee Members were 
briefed by representatives from the Departments of Homeland 
Security and Justice. Representatives from the Department of 
Homeland Security included: Border Security Branch, Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis; Southern Borders Team, Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis; Office of Intelligence, Immigration 
and Customs Enforcement; Office of International Affairs, 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement; the Office of Intelligence 
and Operations Coordination, Customs and Border Protection; 
Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection; and the Office of 
Field Operations, Customs and Border Protection. 
Representatives from the Department of Justice included Drug 
Enforcement Agency, and Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task 
Forces; and Criminal Division.

                       SOUTHERN BORDER SITE VISIT

    On April 3 and 4, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security 
conducted a site visit to El Paso, Texas to examine southern 
border violence issues. The Committee met with Federal, State, 
and local representatives and toured relevant facilities and 
infrastructure.

     STATUS UPDATE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION WORKER 
                   IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL PROGRAM

    On April 29, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security held 
a Member briefing on Transportation Worker Identification 
Credential (TWIC) with representatives from the Transportation 
Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard.

   OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S 2010 BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF 
                           HOMELAND SECURITY

    Following the presidential transition, on February 26, 
2009, President Barack Obama submitted the Fiscal Year (FY) 
2010 ``Budget Blueprint'' to the Congress. The President 
submitted the Budget Blueprint as a preliminary budget request 
to the Congress with the intent of submitting a complete budget 
proposal at a later date. In the Budget Blueprint, the 
President requested $42.7 billion in net discretionary spending 
for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY 2010. 
Subsequently, pursuant to clause 4(f) of Rule X of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives, and section 301(d) of the 
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-344), on March 13, 
2009, the Committee submitted to the House Committee on the 
Budget its Views and Estimates on matters within its 
jurisdiction and functions to be set forth in the budget for FY 
2010. The Committee expressed in its Views and Estimates that 
it generally concurred with the President's preliminary budget 
request.
    On May 7, 2009, the President submitted the FY 2010 Budget 
Request to the Congress. In the Budget request, the President 
requested $55.11 billion in total budget authority for the DHS, 
a $2.63 billion (5%) increase over the FY 2009 enacted budget.
    On May 13, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security held a 
hearing entitled ``The President's FY2010 Budget Request for 
the Department of Homeland Security.'' The Committee received 
testimony from Hon. Janet Napolitano, Secretary, Department of 
Homeland Security.
    The purpose of the hearing was to provide Members the 
opportunity to question the Secretary of Homeland Security, 
Janet Napolitano, about the DHS's budget priorities. At the 
hearing, Members and the Secretary discussed the President's 
funding priorities in support of the DHS's mission and efforts 
to deter, detect, prepare for, and respond to terrorism, 
natural disasters and other catastrophic incidents.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to work with the White House, DHS, and the Congress 
to pass the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 
2010 (P.L. 111-83), which included various funding and 
legislative proposals suggested by the Committee. These 
proposals included: 1) additional funding to the Department to 
support the coordination and management of regulating high-risk 
chemical facilities and increase the size of the Chemical 
Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (C-FATS) regulatory staff; 2) 
a one-year extension of DHS's existing authority to regulate 
chemical facilities under C-FATS; 3) additional funding for 
grant programs at the Department to enhance preparedness at the 
local level; and 4) directing the Department to report on its 
strategy to achieve meaningful and effective cargo and supply 
chain security, in furtherance of meeting the statutorily 
mandated target of 100 percent scanning of U.S.-bound cargo in 
foreign ports.

                   CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION THOMPSON

    From May 27 through June 1, 2009, the Chairman Thompson led 
a Congressional Delegation to the Argentine Republic, the 
Republic of Peru, the Federative Republic of Brazil, and the 
Republic of Panama to examine counterterrorism cooperation, 
emerging threats, and maritime security.

              FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY HOUSING

    On September 2008, the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released to the 
Committee a report entitled, ``FEMA's Sheltering and 
Transitional Housing Activities After Hurricane Katrina,'' 
which concluded that prior to Hurricane Katrina; Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) did not have a disaster 
housing plan and was not fully prepared to provide sheltering 
or transitional housing to victims of a catastrophic disaster. 
Further, OIG found that the lack of a fully developed and 
exercised plan led to many management shortfalls and 
inefficiencies in responding to the housing needs of Gulf Coast 
hurricane victims. While FEMA responded to the OIG findings 
with the publication of the National Disaster Housing Strategy 
in January 2009, in a letter, dated April 30, 2009, to then 
Acting Administrator for FEMA, Nancy Ward, the Committee 
expressed concerns with FEMA's plans to implement the new 
strategy, particularly as it related to the procurement of 
temporary housing units. Specifically, the Committee expressed 
concerns with FEMA's temporary housing units inventory, 
capacity for contract vehicles, unit storage availability, and 
alternative housing options.
    On July 8, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security held a 
hearing entitled ``FEMA Housing: An Examination of Current 
Problems and Innovative Solutions.'' The Committee received 
testimony from Hon. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security; 
Hon. Richard L. Skinner, Inspector General, Department of 
Homeland Security; Gerald H. Jones, P.E., Member, National 
Institute of Building Sciences; Ms. Erica Rioux Gees, 
Representative, The American Institute of Architects; Mr. 
Reilly Morse, Senior Attorney, Mississippi Center for Justice; 
Capt. Don Kubley, President/CEO, InterShelter, Inc.; Mr. 
Braddon B. Rininger, President, Brajo, Inc.; and Mr. Walter J. 
Boasso, Chief Executive Officer, HELP, LLC.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony on the 
ability of FEMA to provide interim housing in a post-
catastrophic incident environment. Members discussed with the 
DHS Inspector General its September 2008 report and address 
their concerns with the National Disaster Housing Strategy to 
the newly Senate confirmed FEMA Administrator. At the hearing, 
Chairman Thompson indicated that FEMA needed to develop a 
comprehensive housing plan that included housing following 
catastrophic events. Administrator Fugate acknowledged the 
absence of a strategy to address housing following catastrophic 
events and indicated his intention for FEMA to incorporate 
catastrophic incidents into the strategy.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on the FEMA's revision of the 
National Disaster Housing Strategy and its continued 
responsibilities in disaster housing preparedness.

                       FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE

    On July 22, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security held a 
classified Member briefing on the Federal Protective Service's 
ability to protect Federal facilities. The Committee received a 
briefing from representatives from the Department of Homeland 
Security and the Government Accountability Office.

                NATIONAL RESPONSE TO PANDEMIC INFLUENZA

    In April 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) reported two cases of respiratory illness in 
children caused by infection with a virus that appeared to be 
genetically similar to the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus. 
These two cases were the first confirmed instances of H1N1 flu 
within the United States. As authorized by the National 
Response Framework, the Secretary of Homeland Security Janet 
Napolitano assumed the role of Principal Federal Official, 
coordinating Federal response efforts to the outbreak. On June 
11, 2009, in response to the global spread of this new strain 
of H1N1 influenza, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared 
the outbreak to be an influenza pandemic, the first since 1968. 
By late June 2009, U.S. health officials estimated that there 
had been more than one million infections in the U.S., although 
only about 28,000 cases had been reported and confirmed.
    Earlier in the year, prior to the H1N1 outbreak, the 
Committee Majority Staff had released a report in January 2009, 
entitled ``Getting Beyond Getting Ready for Pandemic 
Influenza'', examining the nation's preparedness and readiness 
to respond to pandemic influenza. Based on oversight conducted 
by Committee Majority staff regarding the pandemic influenza 
preparedness activities of DHS and other members of the 
Executive Branch, the Committee identified weaknesses that 
needed strengthening in our National preparedness for pandemic 
influenza; and determined that specific actions should be taken 
to strengthen such efforts and help the Nation achieve 
readiness for pandemic influenza. In the report, the Committee 
made the following recommendations to improve national 
preparedness for pandemic influenza: establish effective 
management and coordination of Federal preparedness and 
response efforts; address and meet key medical requirements for 
health care delivery activate fast and dependable domestic 
capacity to produce needed pharmaceuticals; evaluate and update 
plans, including the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza 
and its Implementation Plan; and improve early warning and 
detection.
    On July 29, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security held a 
hearing entitled ``Beyond Readiness: An Examination of the 
Current Status and Future Outlook of the National Response to 
Pandemic Influenza.'' The Committee received testimony from 
Hon. Jane Holl Lute, Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland 
Security; Hon. William Corr, Deputy Secretary, Department of 
Health and Human Services; Ms. Bernice Steinhardt, Director, 
Strategic Issues, Government Accountability Office; Ms. Colleen 
M. Kelley, National President, National Treasury Employees 
Union; Mark B. Horton, MD, MSPH, Director, California 
Department of Public Health; Mr. Richard G. Muth, Executive 
Director, Maryland Emergency Management Agency, State Emergency 
Operations Center; and Dr. Thomas A. Farley, New York City 
Health Commissioner.
    At the hearing, the Committee received testimony about 
Federal, state and local efforts currently underway to prepare 
and respond to a potentially widespread occurrence of influenza 
within the United States. In reviewing the Nation's pandemic 
planning and preparedness efforts, the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) testified that while Federal 
agencies have provided considerable guidance and pandemic-
related information to state and local government, further 
actions are needed to address the capacity to respond to and 
recover from an influenza pandemic. GAO also determined that 
leadership roles and responsibilities for an influenza pandemic 
need to be further clarified, tested and exercised.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on pandemic influenza and 
required planning and preparedness efforts. Currently, GAO is 
completing a report, which was requested in November 2008 by 
Chairman Thompson, for the Committee that assesses the 
monitoring and completion of action items in the Implementation 
Plan for National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza. Further, as 
the Committee's oversight activities progressed while 
evaluating the Administration's response to the H1N1 outbreak, 
the Committee requested in December 2009 that GAO continue to 
monitor the response to the current H1N1 pandemic, focusing 
particularly on the extent to which the Administration was 
identifying, recording, and incorporating lessons learned from 
the 2009 pandemic into ongoing response efforts, as well as 
future planning and preparedness efforts.

    STAFF VISIT TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA AND THE KINGDOM OF 
                                THAILAND

    From August 27 through September 3, 2009, Committee staff 
conducted a Staff Delegation to the Commonwealth of Australia 
and the Kingdom of Thailand to examine counterterrorism, 
aviation security, and maritime security.

                              AFGHANISTAN

    On September 16, 2009, the Members of the Committee on 
Homeland Security and the Committee on Appropriations, the 
Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 
the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the 
Committee on the Judiciary received a Classified Member 
Briefing on the situation in the Islamic Republic of 
Afghanistan. The briefing provided an update on the situation 
in Afghanistan to include a discussion of the assessment by 
General Stanley McChrystal and the Congressionally-mandated 
metrics of progress in Afghanistan required by section 1117 of 
Public Law 111-23.

                        TERRORIST THREAT STREAMS

    On October 1, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security held 
a Classified Member briefing on current intelligence and threat 
streams relevant to the homeland. The Members were briefed by 
representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National 
Counterterrorism Center.

            DIVERSITY AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    During the 110th Congress, the Committee held a Full 
Committee hearing on diversity at the Department of Homeland 
Security, including at its component agencies. As a result of 
the Committee's oversight at the hearing held, DHS unveiled its 
Diversity Action Plan three weeks later. The Committee examined 
the Plan and expressed various concerns on the lack of 
authority at the newly created diversity council and on the 
failure of the plan to track the progress and performance of 
diversity programs. Therefore, the Chairman directed Committee 
staff to continue its oversight work on diversity at DHS during 
the 111th Congress.
    Since the beginning of the 111th Congress, the Committee 
conducted vigorous oversight on DHS's continued implementation 
of its Diversity Action Plan and its effectiveness in fostering 
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for DHS employees and hiring 
candidates. For example, on March 4, 2009, the Committee 
submitted a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet 
Napolitano, requesting DHS to adhere to the statutory 
requirements in Notification and Federal Employee 
Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-174) 
(No FEAR Act) and consistently post quarterly on their public 
websites certain summary statistical data relating to EEO 
complaints filed against DHS and its component agencies. 
Subsequently, at the end of March 2009, DHS's Office of Civil 
Rights and Civil Liberties collected data from eight of its 
affected components and posted the required data. The Committee 
continued to ensure DHS posted EEO complaint data and expanded 
its oversight on EEO at DHS.
    On October 14, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a hearing entitled ``Diversity at The Department of 
Homeland Security: Continuing Challenges and New 
Opportunities.'' The Committee received testimony from Hon. 
Jane Holl Lute, Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland 
Security; Hon. Christine Griffin, Vice-Chair, Equal Employment 
Opportunity Commission; Ms. Yvonne Jones, Director, Strategic 
Issues Team, Government Accountability Office; Mr. Jayson 
Ahern, Acting Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
Department of Homeland Security; Ms. Gale D. Rossides, Acting 
Assistant Secretary, Transportation Security Administration, 
Department of Homeland Security; Hon. W. Craig Fugate, 
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department 
of Homeland Security; and Mr. Mark Sullivan, Director, U.S. 
Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of the hearing was to examine the lack of 
diversity in the Department and the efforts it has undertaken 
in diversifying its workforce since the Committee's 2008 
hearing on workforce diversity at DHS. Members addressed with 
representatives from DHS and its component agencies these 
ineffective efforts and allowed the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) to present its most recent report on this subject, 
entitled ``DHS Has Opportunities to Better Identify and Address 
Barriers to EEO in Its Workforce'', which had been previously 
requested by Chairman Thompson.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on diversity at DHS. On October 
30, 2009, the Committee submitted a letter to the DHS Diversity 
Program Manager at the Office of the Chief Human Capital 
Officer and offered various recommendations for improving 
workforce diversity at DHS, including strong commitment from 
leadership, development of strategic planning processes, 
diversity training to new and current employees, and the 
creation of a process of accountability and monitoring the 
success of diversity initiatives. Further, on June 10, 2010, 
the Committee submitted a letter to the Secretary of Homeland 
Security, Janet Napolitano, requesting DHS comply with 
President Barack Obama's direction to federal departments and 
agencies to improve federal government hiring practices. The 
Committee also requested DHS to submit to the Committee a 
written, strategic plan for implementing the new hiring 
standards, including how this plan would affect DHS's diversity 
efforts. Subsequently, on October 27, 2010, DHS transmitted to 
the Committee its ``2010 DHS Hiring Reform Action Plan'', which 
included the issuance of a new Department-wide Anti-
Discrimination Policy Statement, establishment a Diversity 
Executive Steering Committee, creation of the Office of 
Diversity, Recruitment, and Veterans Outreach, and the 
development of a diversity performance standard for all DHS 
managers and supervisors.

         SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS FOR THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS

    On October 15, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a Member briefing on Federal and State coordination of 
security and preparedness matters related to the 2010 Winter 
Olympics. The Members were briefed by representatives from the 
Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the State of Washington.

        RESEARCH ON IDEOLOGICALLY BASED VIOLENCE AND RECRUITMENT

    On October 21, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a Member briefing on ideologically based violence and 
recruitment. The Members were briefed by representatives from 
the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and 
Responses to Terrorism (START), a Center of Excellence of the 
Department of Homeland Security at the University of Maryland.

                       FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE

    Under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296), the 
Federal Protective Service (FPS) was transferred from General 
Service Administration's (GSA's) Public Building Service (PBS), 
into the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Since the 
transfer, the DHS Office of Inspector General has performed 
various assessments of FPS, including a 2007 report entitled, 
``Federal Protective Service Needs To Improve its Oversight of 
the Contract Guard Program,'' and found that FPS was not 
performing effective oversight of the contract guard program. 
FPS failed to adequately address OIG's 2007 findings, and in 
April 2009, OIG released another report entitled, ``Federal 
Protective Service Contract Guard Procurement and Oversight 
Process'' again concluding that FPS did not perform adequate 
contract oversight of its guards.
    Despite OIG's recommendations, FPS contract guard oversight 
problems persisted. At the beginning of the 110th Congress, the 
Committee requested that the General Accountability Office 
(GAO) assess FPS's management and operations. In June 2008, GAO 
released its findings to the Committee in a report entitled, 
``The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That 
Hamper Its Ability to Protect Federal Facilities'', and 
identified inadequate oversight of the contract guard program 
as a key challenge to FPS' ability to protect federal 
facilities. Based on GAO's recent findings, Chairman Thompson 
requested GAO to undertake a new evaluation and specifically 
review the FPS contract security guard program. GAO's report 
was set for release to the Committee in October 2009.
    In an attempt to improve FPS's performance, DHS submitted a 
proposal to Congress in the President's FY2010 budget request 
recommending a transfer of FPS within DHS, from Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the National Protection and 
Programs Directorate (NPPD). According to DHS, such a transfer 
would be appropriate as it reflects the synergy between NPPD's 
critical infrastructure protection mission and FPS' mission of 
providing security for federal facilities. Congress approved 
the transfer and on October 1, 2009, FPS officially began its 
transition into NPPD.
    On November 18, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a hearing entitled ``Federal Protective Service: Will 
Continuing Challenges Weaken Transition and Impede Progress?'' 
The Committee received testimony from Hon. Rand Beers, Under 
Secretary, National Protection Programs Directorate, Department 
of Homeland Security; Mr. Mark L. Goldstein, Director, Physical 
Infrastructure Issues, Government Accountability Office; Mr. 
David L. Wright, President, American Federation of Government 
Employees - Local 918; and Mr. Stephen D. Amitay, Federal 
Legislative Counsel, National Association of Security 
Companies.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony on the 
impending transfer of FPS to NPPD from ICE, and whether this 
move would promote or hamper FPS' progress in addressing its 
shortcomings. Members also discussed GAO's October 2009 report 
entitled, ``Greater Attention to Key Practices Would Improve 
the Federal Protective Service's Approach to Facility 
Protection,'' which found that FPS failed to provide adequate 
security to provide safety and security for federal buildings 
and assets as well as the millions of people who work in or 
visit these facilities safe.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee continued to 
conduct oversight on FPS. On April 14, 2010, the Committee held 
a follow-up hearing titled, ``Federal Protective Service: Would 
Federalization of Guards Improve Security at Critical 
Facilities?'' Subsequently, on September 14, 2010, Chairman 
Thompson introduced to the House, H.R. 6122, the Federal 
Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2010. 
This legislation would direct FPS to increase its ranks while 
fostering greater accountability and management of contract 
guards and security service contracts.
    Under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296), the 
Federal Protective Service (FPS) was transferred from General 
Service Administration's (GSA's) Public Building Service (PBS), 
into the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With the 
transfer, FPS brought with it to DHS some financial management 
issues stemming from an inability to cover operating costs 
through their fee-based security system. Since the transfer, 
the DHS Office of Inspector General had performed various 
assessments on FPS, including a 2007 report entitled, ``Federal 
Protective Service Needs To Improve its Oversight of the 
Contract Guard Program,'' and found that FPS was not performing 
effective oversight of the contract guard program. FPS failed 
to adequately address OIG's 2007 findings, and in April 2009, 
OIG released another report entitled, ``Federal Protective 
Service Contract Guard Procurement and Oversight Process'' 
again concluded that FPS was not performing adequate contract 
oversight of its guards.
    Despite OIG's recommendations, FPS contract guard oversight 
problems persisted. At the beginning of the 110th Congress, the 
Committee requested that the General Accountability Office 
(GAO) assess FPS's management and operations. In June 2008, GAO 
released its findings to the Committee in a report entitled, 
``The Federal Protective Service Faces Several Challenges That 
Hamper Its Ability to Protect Federal Facilities'', and 
identified inadequate oversight of the contract guard program 
as a key challenge to FPS' ability to protect federal 
facilities. Based on GAO's recent findings, Chairman Thompson 
requested GAO to undertake a new evaluation and specifically 
review the FPS contract security guard program. GAO's report 
was set for release to the Committee in October 2009.
    In an attempt to improve FPS's performance, DHS submitted a 
proposal to Congress in the President's FY2010 budget request 
recommending a transfer of FPS within DHS, from Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the National Protection and 
Programs Directorate (NPPD). According to DHS, such a transfer 
would be appropriate as it reflects the synergy between NPPD's 
critical infrastructure protection mission and FPS' mission of 
providing security for federal facilities. Congress approved 
the transfer and on October 1, 2009, FPS officially began its 
transition into NPPD.
    On November 18, 2009, the Committee held a Full Committee 
hearing entitled ``Federal Protective Service: Will Continuing 
Challenges Weaken Transition and Impede Progress?''. At the 
hearing, the Committee took testimony on the impending transfer 
of FPS to NPPD from ICE, and whether this move would promote or 
hamper FPS' progress in addressing its shortcomings. Members 
also discussed GAO's October 2009 report entitled, ``Greater 
Attention to Key Practices Would Improve the Federal Protective 
Service's Approach to Facility Protection'', which found that 
FPS failed to provide adequate security.
    On April 14, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security held 
a hearing entitled ``Federal Protective Service: Would 
Federalization of Guards Improve Security at Critical 
Facilities?'' The Committee received testimony from Mr. Gary W. 
Schenkel, Director, Federal Protective Service, National 
Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Mark L. Goldstein, Director, Physical 
Infrastructure Issues, Government Accountability Office; Mr. 
Clark Kent Ervin, Director, Homeland Security Program, The 
Aspen Institute; Mr. David L. Wright, President, National FPS 
Union; and Mr. Stephen D. Amitay, Federal Legislative Counsel, 
National Association of Security Companies.
    The purpose of the hearing was to explore whether the 
security of the 9,000 federal facilities and the safety of 
nearly 2 million people who work in or visit these buildings 
every day could be improved by converting positions currently 
held by private security guards employed by firms under 
contract with FPS. At the hearing, GAO released a report 
entitled ``Federal Protective Service's Contract Guard Program 
Requires More Oversight and Reassessment of Use of Contract 
Guards,'' which was requested by Chairman Thompson. GAO 
testified that (1) FPS failed to properly evaluate and 
discipline contractors who employ security guards; (2) FPS 
performed inadequate oversight to ensure that security guards 
were trained, certified, and complying with post orders; and 
(3) private security guards continued to neglect or 
inadequately perform their assigned duties.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on FPS. On September 14, 2010, 
Chairman Thompson introduced to the House H.R. 6122, the 
Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act 
of 2010. This legislation would direct FPS to increase its 
ranks while fostering greater accountability and management of 
contract guards and security service contracts.

                WHITE HOUSE STATE DINNER SECURITY BREACH

    On November 24, 2009, President Barack Obama and First Lady 
Michelle Obama hosted their first State Dinner in honor of 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India. According to White 
House officials, the President and First Lady were expected to 
receive a total of 338 guests at the State Dinner.
    On Wednesday, November 25th, the day following the dinner, 
news outlets began reporting that two individuals, Mr. Tareq 
and Mrs. Michaele Salahi, attended portions of the State Dinner 
despite the fact they were not on the guest lists released by 
the White House. The media alleged that the couple may have 
``crashed'' the State Dinner. In response to these media 
reports, Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan on November 25th 
directed his Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) to 
investigate whether or not uninvited guests breached security 
protocols and attended the State Dinner.
    On December 3, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a hearing entitled ``The United States Secret Service and 
Presidential Protection: An Examination of a System Failure.'' 
The Committee received testimony from Mr. Mark Sullivan, 
Director, U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony from 
Secret Service Director Sullivan about the preliminary findings 
of the OPR investigation into the White House State Dinner and 
examine security vulnerabilities reported including weaknesses 
in the Secret Service security plan to control access to the 
White House grounds and within the White House complex. The 
hearing also explored deviations from standard security 
protocols which may have contributed to security breakdowns. In 
addition to Director Sullivan, Mr. Tareq Salahi and Mrs. 
Michaele Salahi were invited to testify. However, Mr. and Mrs. 
Salahi failed to appear at the hearing to testify or cooperate 
with the Committee's investigation.
    The Committee met on December 9, 2009, and adopted 
Committee Resolutions 3 and 4.
    Subsequently, the Full Committee authorized the issuance of 
a subpoena ad testificandum and a subpoena duces tecum to 
require Mr. Tareq Salahi and Mrs. Michaele Salahi to provide 
testimony and certain supplementary materials reflecting the 
circumstances surrounding the White House State Dinner of 
November 24, 2009 to the Committee on January 20, 2010. The 
subpoena was issued on December 10, 2009, and served on 
December 11, 2009.
    On January 20, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security met 
to continue the hearing entitled ``The United States Secret 
Service and Presidential Protection: An Examination of a System 
Failure.'' Mr. Tareq Salahi and Mrs. Michaele Salahi appeared 
but refused to respond to Committee questions. In refusing to 
respond to Committee questions, Mr. Tareq Salahi and Mrs. 
Michaele Salahi invoked constitutional privileges.
    Information gathered by the Secret Service during their 
investigation into the security breach suggested that Mr. and 
Mrs. Salahi gained access to the White House grounds and 
complex without inclusion on the White House access list or the 
invited guest list used by Secret Service uniformed officers to 
screen attendees.

                   CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION THOMPSON

    From December 18 through 22, 2009, the Chair led Members of 
the Committee on a Congressional Delegation to the Islamic 
Republic of Afghanistan, the Federal Republic of Germany, and 
the Republic of Turkey. The Members observed and evaluated the 
economic, political, and security progress in Afghanistan, and 
met with troops stationed in the region.

                     NEWARK AIRPORT SECURITY BREACH

    On January 12, 2010, Committee Members and Staff conducted 
a site visit of the Newark Liberty International Airport, in 
Newark, New Jersey, to examine the January 3, 2010, aviation 
security breach.

                     FLIGHT 253 TERRORIST INCIDENT

    On December 25, 2009, Umar Farouk Abdulmatallab boarded 
Northwest Flight 253 in Amsterdam and attempted to detonate an 
explosive device containing PETN (an explosive powder) over 
Detroit Michigan. When Mr. Abdulmatallab attempted to detonate 
the device, the ignited admixture did not explode but instead 
caused a fire that burned Mr. Abdulmatallab. Neither the other 
passengers nor the plane was harmed. Mr. Adbulmatallab was 
subsequently restrained until the plane landed in Detroit, 
where he was arrested by federal law enforcement authorities.
    This single failed terrorist act brought several security 
vulnerabilities into sharp focus. In the ensuing weeks, and 
after many Member briefings and staff meetings with officials 
from the White House, Department of Homeland Security, Federal 
Bureau of Investigation, the National Counterterrorism Center, 
and others; the Committee identified various vulnerabilities 
that included weaknesses in the process of gaining permission 
to legally enter this country; gaps in the collection and 
dissemination of information contained in various lists used to 
identify dangerous or potentially dangerous individuals; 
problems in the analysis of information relied upon in 
compiling these lists; institutional inadequacies in 
information sharing; insufficient interactions between members 
of the intelligence community, and an inconsistent approach in 
the use of screening technology.
    In addition to various briefings and meetings held, the 
Committee sent correspondence to the White House and the 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to express its 
support for the ongoing investigations and express its concerns 
regarding security vulnerabilities. On January 8, 2010, the 
Committee submitted a letter to President Barack Obama on the 
necessity of providing sufficient resources and energy to 
tackle long-standing and well-understood stovepipes in 
information sharing, enhance the watch list process, and 
strengthen all layers of our border security, including visa-
issuance process. Following the Secretary of Homeland 
Security's, Janet Napolitano, announcement that the Department 
of Homeland Security would fund the deployment of 450 Advanced 
Imaging Technologies (AIT) to various airports across the 
country, the Committee submitted a letter dated January 21, 
2010 to then Acting TSA Administrator, Gale Rossides, 
expressing privacy concerns associated with the AIT machines 
and the need to establish safeguards to protect the privacy of 
the traveling public.
    On January 13, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a Classified Member-Only briefing on the Flight 253 
incident.
    From January 15 through 17, 2010, Committee Staff conducted 
a Staff Delegation to London, England and Amsterdam, 
Netherlands, to examine the attempted December 25, 2009, 
bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight 253.
    On January 27, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a hearing entitled ``Flight 253: Learning Lessons from an 
Averted Tragedy.'' The Committee received testimony from Hon. 
Jane Holl Lute, Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland 
Security; Hon. Patrick F. Kennedy, Under Secretary, Management, 
Department of State; and Hon. Michael E. Leiter, Director, 
National Counterterrorism Center.
    The purpose of this hearing was to examine the 
circumstances surrounding the attempted terrorist bombing of 
Northwest Flight 253 that occurred on December 25, 2009. At the 
hearing, the witness from the General Accountability Office 
(GAO) testified that federal agencies responsible for screening 
activities missed several opportunities to use the terrorist 
watchlist to identify the subject of the December 25th 
attempted terrorist attack and possibly take action. The GAO 
witness indicated the need for TSA to conduct a complete risk 
assessment, including threat, vulnerability, and consequence 
assessment - for the passenger screening program and 
incorporate the results into its program strategy.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on the aftermath of Flight 253 
and actions taken by the administration to address newly 
exposed vulnerabilities. On February 24, 2010, the Subcommittee 
on Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism held a hearing 
entitled ``Visa Security and Passenger Pre-Screening Efforts in 
the Wake of Flight 253,'' and examined relevant protocols and 
procedures in place both before and in the aftermath of the 
Flight 253 incident on Christmas Day 2009, as well as explore 
potential further enhancements to visa security and passenger 
prescreening. On March 17, 2010, the Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection held a 
hearing entitled, ``An Assessment of Checkpoint Security: Are 
Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe'' and examined TSA's 
standard operating procedures for passenger checkpoint security 
at airports. On August 25, 2010, Chairman Thompson and the 
Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and 
Infrastructure Protection, Sheila Jackson Lee joined other 
Members of the Congress in requesting GAO to undertake a review 
of issues related to the terrorist watchlisting process. In 
addition, on August 21, 2010, Chairman Thompson and Chairwoman 
Jackson Lee joined other Members of the Congress in requesting 
GAO to assess certain issues related to TSA's checkpoint covert 
testing review and the testing of airport screeners.

                           FORT HOOD SHOOTING

    On February 24, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a classified Member-only briefing on the November 9, 2009, 
shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. The Members were briefed by 
representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

   OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S 2011 BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF 
                           HOMELAND SECURITY

    On February 1, 2010, President Barack Obama submitted the 
Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 budget request to the Congress. In the 
budget request, the President proposed $56.34 billion in total 
budget authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 
a $987.88 million (1.78%) increase over the FY 2010 enacted 
budget.
    On February 25, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a hearing entitled ``The President's FY2011 Budget Request 
for the Department of Homeland Security.'' The Committee 
received testimony from Hon. Janet Napolitano, Secretary, 
Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of the hearing was to provide Members the 
opportunity to question the Secretary of Homeland Security, 
Janet Napolitano, about the DHS's budget priorities. At the 
hearing, Members and the Secretary discussed the President's 
funding priorities in support of the DHS's mission and efforts 
to deter, detect, prepare for, and respond to terrorism, 
natural disasters and other catastrophic incidents.
    Pursuant to clause 4(f) of Rule X of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives, and section 301(d) of the Congressional 
Budget Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-344), on March 5, 2010, the 
Committee submitted to the House Committee on the Budget its 
Views and Estimates on matters within its jurisdiction and 
functions to be set forth in the budget for FY 2011. The 
Committee expressed in its Views and Estimates that it 
generally agreed with the President's Budget overall request, 
yet identified areas of concern has identified the following 
areas of concern within the budget request: (1) United States 
Coast Guard; (2) Federal Emergency Management Agency (State and 
Local Programs); (3) Customs and Border Protection; (4) 
Transportation Security Administration; (5) National Cyber 
Security Division; (6) Science and Technology Directorate 
(University Programs); (7) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office; 
and (8) National Protection and Programs Directorate.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to work with the White House, DHS, and the Congress 
on finalizing legislation for the appropriations of DHS and 
authorizing language that addressed Committee concerns that 
included the following: 1) the proposed consolidation of 
various freestanding grant programs under the State Homeland 
Security Grant Program as well as a reduction of funding for 
important grant programs such as State and Local Programs and 
the FIRE Grants Program; 2) there was a continued rejection of 
the U.S.-bound cargo screening requirements, as required under 
the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act; 3) 
deployment of airport checkpoint screening technologies, 
including advanced imaging technology (AIT) without a strategic 
plan for deployment of such technologies to ensure efficacy of 
this approach and adherence to privacy requirements that 
safeguard and protect passengers' rights; and 4) a one-year 
extension of DHS's existing authority to regulate chemical 
facilities under the Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Standards 
law.

                             VISA SECURITY

    On December 25, 2009, Umar Farouk Adbulmatallab boarded 
Northwest Flight 253 in Amsterdam and attempted to detonate an 
explosive device containing PETN (an explosive powder) over 
Detroit Michigan. When Mr. Adbulmatallab attempted to detonate 
the device, the ignited admixture did not explode but instead 
caused a fire that burned Mr. Abdulmatallab. Neither the other 
passengers nor the plane were harmed. Mr. Adbulmatallab was 
subsequently restrained until the plane landed in Detroit, 
where he was arrested by federal law enforcement authorities.
    Subsequently, State Department officials acknowledged that 
Abdulmatallab's father came into the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, 
Nigeria, on November 19, 2009, to express his concerns about 
his son. Those officials at the Embassy in Abuja sent a ``VISAS 
VIPER'' cable to the National Counterterrorism Center on 
November 20, 2009. Abdulmutallab was entered in the Terrorist 
Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE) on November 23, 2009, 
but he was not nominated for the Terrorist Screening Database 
or the No-Fly or Selectee lists. Furthermore, his visa was not 
revoked. Therefore, on February 24, 2010, the Subcommittee on 
Border, Maritime and Global Counterterrorism held a hearing 
entitled ``Visa Security and Passenger Pre-Screening Efforts in 
the Wake of Flight 253,'' and examined relevant protocols and 
procedures in place both before and in the aftermath of the 
Flight 253 incident on Christmas Day 2009, as well as explore 
potential further enhancements to visa security.
    On March 25, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security held 
a hearing entitled ``Visa Overstays: Can They be Eliminated?'' 
The Committee received testimony from Hon. Rand Beers, Under 
Secretary, National Protection and Programs Directorate, 
Department of Homeland Security; Hon. John T. Morton, Assistant 
Secretary, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department 
of Homeland Security; Hon. Richard L. Skinner, Inspector 
General, Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. Edward Alden, 
Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations.
    The purpose of the hearing was to examine the Department of 
Homeland Security's efforts to address the homeland security-
related concerns posed by individuals who overstay their visas 
in the United States. Members questioned the administration and 
private witnesses about progress with implementing the U.S. 
VISIT entry-exit system for visitors to the United States and 
efforts to respond appropriately to individuals who are 
suspected to have remained in this country beyond their 
authorized period of stay.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on the aftermath of Flight 253 
and actions taken by the administration to address newly 
exposed vulnerabilities in visa security. On August 25, 2010, 
Chairman Thompson and the Subcommittee Chairwoman Jackson Lee 
led other a request to GAO to undertake a review of issues 
related to the terrorist watchlisting process.

    VIEWS ON CURRENT HOMELAND SECURITY THREATS FROM WEAPONS OF MASS 
                       DESTRUCTION COMMISSIONERS

    In 2007, under the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53), the Congress authorized 
the creation an independent, bipartisan Commission for the 
Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and 
Terrorism (the Commission) to implement a key 9/11 Commission 
recommendation - to address the grave threat that the 
proliferation of weapons of mass destruction poses to our 
country.
    The Congressionally-chartered Commission, lead by Former 
Senator Bob Graham (Chair) and Former Senator Jim Talent (Vice-
Chair), was charged with assessing current Federal activities, 
initiatives, and programs to prevent Weapons of Mass 
Destruction (WMD) proliferation and terrorism, and to provide a 
clear and comprehensive strategy and concrete recommendations 
to address the WMD threat. The Commission focused on the two 
WMD categories that have the greatest potential to kill the 
largest numbers - biological and nuclear.
    Pursuant to its statutory duties, the Commission submitted 
a report to the President and Congress regarding its findings 
and recommendations in December 2008. Subsequently, in January 
2010, the Commission released a Prevention of WMD Proliferation 
and Terrorism Report Card, assessing actions to-date taken by 
the U.S. to address the recommendations made in World at Risk.
    On April 21, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security held 
a hearing entitled ``Viewpoints on Homeland Security: A 
Discussion with the WMD Commissioners.'' The Committee received 
testimony from Hon. Bob Graham, Former Commission Chairman, the 
Commission for the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction 
Proliferation and Terrorism; and Hon. Jim Talent, Former 
Commission Vice-Chairman of the Commission for the Prevention 
of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism.
    The purpose of the hearing was to discuss Commission 
findings and recommendations for Administrative action as well 
as Congressional legislation and oversight, and take testimony 
on the Commissioners' views of the status of current efforts to 
counter the WMD threat and views of forthcoming CHS legislation 
to address the threat.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to work on implementing the recommendations of the 
WMD Commission. On June 10, 2010, Mr. Pascrell of New Jersey 
and Mr. King of New York introduced to the House H.R. 5498, WMD 
Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010, with Chairman 
Thompson, and Ms. Yvette Clarke of New York, and Mr. Daniel E. 
Lungren of California as original co-sponsors. This legislation 
enhances homeland security by improving efforts to prevent, 
deter, prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover 
from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction, and for other 
purposes. On June 23, 2010, the Committee considered the 
measure and ordered it to be reported to the House.

   VIEWS ON CURRENT HOMELAND SECURITY THREATS FROM 9/11 COMMISSIONERS

    In 2002, under the Intelligence Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2003 (P. L. 107-306) the Congress authorized the 
creation of an independent, bipartisan National Commission on 
Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (hereinafter ``9/11 
Commission'') to examine the facts surrounding the terrorist 
attacks of September 11, 2001 and make recommendations 
concerning how the United States could better protect itself 
against future terrorist attacks. The 9/11 Commission held 
twelve public hearings between March 2003 and June 2004 and, 
consistent with its congressional mandate, released a report on 
July 22, 2004.
    In the 9/11 Commission report, the Commissioners found that 
the attacks were the result of four failures ``in imagination, 
policy, capabilities, and management.'' The Commission 
presented 41 recommendations that, among other things, 
recommended that Congress should create a single, principal 
point of oversight and review for homeland security. Based on 
those recommendations, in 2007, the Congress passed the 
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act (P.L. 
110-53).
    On May 19, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security held a 
hearing entitled ``Viewpoints on Homeland Security: A 
Discussion with the 9/11 Commissioners.'' The Committee 
received testimony from Hon. Thomas Kean, Former Commission 
Chairman, The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the 
United States; and Hon. Lee Hamilton, Former Commission Vice-
Chairman, The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the 
United States.
    The purpose of the hearing was to discuss progress on the 
recommendations of the 9/11 Commission and to get their 
viewpoints on the state of homeland security and intelligence.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to work extensively on conducting oversight of the 
implementation of the recommendations made by the 9/11 
Commission.

                     PASSENGER SECURITY CHECKPOINTS

    On April 28, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security held 
a classified Member briefing on the processes and technologies 
at airport passenger security checkpoints with representatives 
from the Department of Homeland Security.

             MAY 1, 2010 ATTEMPTED BOMBING IN NEW YORK CITY

    On May 6, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security received 
a joint classified Member briefing with Members of the House 
Leadership, the Committee on the Judiciary, the House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence; the Committee on 
Appropriations Subcommittees on Commerce, Justice, Science; 
Homeland Security; Defense; and the Select Intelligence 
Oversight Panel, on the attempted May 1, 2010, bombing of Times 
Square in New York City.
    On May 13, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security held a 
Member briefing on TSA and CBP processes for vetting of 
passengers on the watchlist. The briefing examined the Times 
Square bombing attempt and the suspect's effort to flee the 
U.S. on a commercial air carrier. Representatives from the 
Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border 
Protection, and the Terrorist Screening Center gave the 
briefing.

                             CYBERSECURITY

    Like other national security challenges in the post 9/11 
era, the cyber threat is multifaceted and lacks clearly 
delineated boundaries. Some cyber attackers operate through 
foreign nations' military or intelligence-gathering operations, 
whereas others have connections to terrorist groups or operate 
as individuals. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the 
home to the National Cyber Security Center, a clearinghouse to 
coordinate information from all agencies to help secure cyber 
networks and systems, foster collaboration and improve 
situational awareness. DHS established the National Cyber 
Security Division (NCSD) in June 2003 to serve as a national 
focal point for addressing cyber security issues and to 
coordinate implementation of the cyber security strategy within 
the United States. NCSD reports to the Assistant Secretary and 
is headed by the Office of the Director. It is comprised of 
four branches: United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team 
(US-CERT); Law Enforcement and Intelligence; Outreach and 
Awareness, and Strategic Initiatives.
    US-CERT is the operational arm of NCSD and is charged with 
protecting the nation's Internet infrastructure by coordinating 
defense against, and response to, cyber attacks. In addition, 
US-CERT is responsible for analyzing and reducing cyber threats 
and vulnerabilities, disseminating cyber trend and analysis 
information and coordinating incident response activities. When 
cyber incidents occur, agencies should notify US-CERT. 
Currently, DHS strategy to secure the .gov domain consists of 
two parts, reduce the number of external connections to the 
internet, and then monitor the traffic into and out of the .gov 
domain for malicious activity.
    On June 16, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security held a 
hearing entitled ``Cybersecurity: DHS' Role, Federal Efforts 
and National Policy.'' The Committee received testimony from 
Hon. Greg Schaffer, Assistant Secretary, Cybersecurity and 
Communications, Department of Homeland Security; Hon. Richard 
Skinner, Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security; 
Mr. Gregory Wilshusen, Director, Information Technology, 
Government Accountability Office; and Hon. Stewart A. Baker, 
Partner, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony on DHS's 
efforts to secure cyberspace. Members also discussed with the 
DHS Inspector General's recent assessment of US-CERT titled 
``U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team Makes Progress in 
Securing Cyberspace, but Challenges Remain,'' which was 
publicly released at the hearing. The Inspector General made 
the following seven recommendations to the National Protection 
and Programs Directorate (NPPD) and US-CERT: must improve its 
management oversight by developing a strategic plan, 
establishing performance measures, and approving policies and 
procedures to ensure that its analysis and warning program is 
effective, ensure that it has sufficient staff to perform its 
mission, improve its information sharing and communications 
coordination efforts with the public, and improve its 
situational awareness and identification capability by 
monitoring the federal cyber infrastructure for network 
anomalies in real-time.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to work extensively on ensuring NPPD and US-CERT 
implements the OIG's recommendations.

  THE BIPARTISAN POLICY COMMITTEE'S ASSESSMENT OF EVOLVING NATURE OF 
                               TERRORISM

    On September 15, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a hearing entitled ``The Evolving Nature of Terrorism - 
Nine Years after the 9/11 Attacks.'' The Committee received 
testimony from Mr. Peter Bergen, Counterterrorism Strategy 
Initiative Co-Director, New America Foundation; Dr. Bruce 
Hoffman, Professor, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, 
Georgetown University; and Stephen Flynn, PhD., President, 
Center for National Policy. Mr. Bergen, Dr. Hoffman ad Dr, 
Flynn were co-authors of a report issued on September 10, 2010, 
by the Bipartisan Policy Center's National Security 
Preparedness Group entitled ``Assessing the Terrorist Threat.''
    The purpose of this hearing was to take testimony from the 
co-authors of the Bipartisan Policy Center's National Security 
Preparedness Group report. Members had the opportunity to ask 
the authors about their findings on the evolving terrorist 
threat since the September 11, 2001 attacks and what policy 
recommendations they propose for U.S. government officials to 
counter the evolving threat.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
continued to work extensively on continuing to follow the 
evolving terrorist threat.

                      DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL

    On April 20, 2010, an explosion and fire occurred on the 
Deepwater Horizon oil rig, located approximately 72 miles 
southeast of Venice, Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. Four days 
after the explosion, through the use of remotely operated 
underwater vehicles it was determined that oil was leaking from 
the rig. As the primary responders in U.S. coastal waters, the 
U.S. Coast Guard's (Coast Guard) response to the BP oil spill 
began immediately after the explosion as an emergency search-
and-rescue mission. On April 21, pursuant to the National Oil 
and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), Rear 
Admiral Mary Landry was named the Federal On-Scene Coordinator 
and a Regional Response Team was stood up. This team included 
the Coast Guard, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the 
Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Commerce (DOC), and 
Interior (DOI), as well as state and local representatives. On 
April 29, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano 
designated the oil spill as a Spill of National Significance 
(SONS).
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
began to work extensively on conducting oversight on federal 
government's response efforts to the oil spill. On June 21, 
2010, the Committee on Homeland Security conducted a site visit 
to the New Orleans, Louisiana area to examine the homeland 
security and response issues associated with the Deepwater 
Horizon oil spill. After the site visit, on June 28, 2010, 
Chairman Bennie Thompson requested the General Accountability 
Office to review the security requirements for offshore oil 
rigs. In addition, on July 12, 2010, the Subcommittee on 
Management, Investigations, and Oversight conducted a field 
hearing in New Orleans, LA entitled: ``The Deepwater Horizon 
Oil Spill Chain of Command: An Examination of Information 
Sharing Practices During a Spill of National Significance.'' 
During the hearing, Members had the opportunity to examine the 
command structure, including roles and responsibilities, for 
the response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
    On July 15, the leak was stopped by capping the gushing 
well after it released about 4.9 million barrels of crude oil. 
It has been estimated that 53,000 barrels per day escaped from 
the well just before it was capped. Experts have stated that 
the daily flow rate diminished over time, starting at about 
62,000 barrels per day and decreasing as the undersea reservoir 
of oil was gradually depleted.
    On September 19, 2010, almost exactly five months after the 
initial explosion, BP announced that the well had been 
effectively killed, ending the flow of oil into the Gulf of 
Mexico.
    On September 22, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a hearing entitled ``DHS Planning and Response: 
Preliminary Lessons from Deepwater Horizon.'' The Committee 
received testimony from Mr. Kevin Costner, Ocean Therapy 
Solutions; Hon. Craig Paul Taffaro, Jr., President, St. Bernard 
Parish, Louisiana, Mr. Richard ``Rich'' M. Chavez, Acting 
Director, Operations Coordination and Planning, Department of 
Homeland Security; RADM Peter V. Neffenger, (USCG), Deputy 
National Incident Commander, Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 
Response; Hon. Richard L. Skinner, Inspector General, 
Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. William O. Jenkins, 
Jr., Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, Government 
Accountability Office.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony from 
administration officials about lessons learned from the 
planning and response to the Oil Spill. Members also examined 
the role of DHS in incident management of the Oil Spill and 
whether it was prepared to work under the National Response 
Framework in coordinating all agencies involved in a federal 
response effort.
    Currently, the Committee is awaiting a review from the DHS 
Office of the Inspector General describing the relationship 
between BP and the Mineral Management Service (MMS). Also, the 
Committee awaits a review of the national contingency plan and 
BP's relationship with the government, and after action 
memorandum from administration officials involved in response 
efforts to the Oil Spill.

                   TSA ENHANCED SCREENING AT AIRPORTS

    On September 22, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security 
held a Member briefing with representatives from the 
Transportation Security Administration on the Transportation 
Security Administration's enhanced physical screening 
procedures at airport security checkpoints.

               INTEGRATED PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM

    On September 23, 2010, the Members of the Committee on 
Homeland Security participated in a demonstration and briefing 
with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency on the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System 
(IPAWS).

                           AIR CARGO SECURITY

    On November 16, 2010, the Members of the Committee on 
Homeland Security received a classified briefing on air cargo 
security and the recent incident relating to cargo from the 
Republic of Yemen. Members were briefed by representatives from 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National 
Counterterrorism Center, DHS Office of Intelligence and 
Analysis, Transportation Security Administration, and Customs 
and Border Protection.

                       STAFFDEL MARITIME SECURITY

    From December 5 through 13, 2010, Committee Staff conducted 
a Staff Delegation to Kingdom of Morocco, the Republic of 
Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Committee Staff examined 
counter-terrorism, maritime, and port security issues.

                             THREAT UPDATE

    On December 2, 2010, the Members of the Committee on 
Homeland Security received a classified Member-Only briefing on 
the greatest homeland security threats to the Nation.
    On December 17, 2010, the Members of the Committee on 
Homeland Security as well as the House Permanent Select 
Committee on Intelligence, the House Armed Services Committee, 
the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, and select Subcommittees of 
the Committee on Appropriations received a classified Member-
Only briefing on current threats. The Members were briefed by 
representatives from the Department of Homeland Security 
including, the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, the 
Transportation Security Administration, and Customs and Border 
Enforcement.

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                      Full Committee Hearings Held

``DHS: The Path Forward.'' February 25, 2009. (Serial No. 111-
        1)
``Examining 287(g): The Role of State and Local Law Enforcement 
        in Immigration Law.'' March 4, 2009. (Serial No. 111-3)
``Homeland Security Policymaking: HSC at a Crossroads and 
        Presidential Study Directive 1.'' April 2, 2009. 
        (Serial No. 111-16)
``The President's FY2010 Budget Request for the Department of 
        Homeland Security.'' May 13, 2009. (Serial No. 111-19)
H.R. 2868, the ``Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 
        2009.'' June 16, 2009. (Serial No. 111-25)
``FEMA Housing: An Examination of Current Problems and 
        Innovative Solutions.'' July 8, 2009. (Serial No. 111-
        27)
``Beyond Readiness: An Examination of the Current Status and 
        Future Outlook of the National Response to Pandemic 
        Influenza.'' July 29, 2009. (Serial No. 111-32)
``Diversity at The Department of Homeland Security: Continuing 
        Challenges and New Opportunities.'' October 14, 2009. 
        (Serial No. 111-39)
``Federal Protective Service: Will Continuing Challenges Weaken 
        Transition and Impede Progress?'' November 18, 2009. 
        (Serial No. 111-43)
``The United States Secret Service and Presidential Protection: 
        An Examination of a System Failure.'' December 3, 2009, 
        January 20, 2010. (Serial No. 111-46)
``Flight 253: Learning Lessons from an Averted Tragedy.'' 
        January 27, 2010. (Serial No. 111-51)
``The President's FY 2011 Budget Request for the Department of 
        Homeland Security.'' February 25, 2010. (Serial No. 
        111-53)
``Visa Overstays: Can They be Eliminated?'' March 25, 2010. 
        (Serial No. 111-60)
``Federal Protective Service: Would Federalization of Guards 
        Improve Security at Critical Facilities?'' April 14, 
        2010.(Serial No. 111-61)
``Viewpoints on Homeland Security: A Discussion with the WMD 
        Commissioners.'' April 21, 2010. (Serial No. 111-63)
``Viewpoints on Homeland Security: A Discussion with the 9/11 
        Commissioners.'' May 19, 2010. (Serial No. 111-63)
``Cybersecurity: DHS' Role, Federal Efforts and National 
        Policy.'' June 16, 2010. (Serial No. 111-71)
``The Evolving Nature of Terrorism - Nine Years after the 9/11 
        Attacks.'' September 15, 2010. (Serial No. 111-79)
``DHS Planning and Response: Preliminary Lessons from Deepwater 
        Horizon.'' September 22, 2010. (Serial No. 111-80)
 Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk 
                               Assessment

                     Jane Harman, California, Chair

        Christopher P. Carney, 
        Pennsylvania
        Yevette D. Clarke, New York
        Laura Richardson, 
        California
        Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona
        Al Green, Texas
        James A. Himes, Connecticut
        Bennie G. Thompson, 
        Mississippi
                          (Ex 
        Officio)                      Michael T. McCaul, Texas
                                      Charels W. Dent, Pennsylvania
                                      Paul C. Broun, Georgia
                                      Tom Graves, Georgia
                                      Peter T. King, New York
                                                        (Ex Officio)
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    The Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment held 11 days of hearings and received 
testimony from 41 witnesses.

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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


           STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR COUNTERTERRORISM ACTIVITIES

    On February 26, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
Classified Member briefing on strategic operational planning 
for U.S. Government counterterrorism activities.

                   CYBER THREATS TO FEDERAL NETWORKS

    On March 5, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology and the Subcommittee 
on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk 
Assessment held a joint Classified Member briefing on 
cybersecurity threats to United States Federal networks.

                     HOMELAND SECURITY INTELLIGENCE

    On March 18, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
hearing entitled ``Homeland Security Intelligence: Its 
Relevance and Limitations.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Commander Joan McNamara, Los Angeles Police 
Department, Los Angeles, State of California; Sheriff Douglas 
C. Gillespie, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Las 
Vegas, State of Nevada; Mr. Gary Edwards, Chief Executive 
Officer, National Native American Law Enforcement Association; 
Chief John W. Gaissert, Commerce Police Department, Commerce, 
State of Georgia; Ms. Caroline Fredrickson, Director, 
Washington Legislative Office, American Civil Liberties Union; 
Mr. Gregory T. Nojeim, Director, Project on Freedom, Security & 
Technology, Center for Democracy & Technology; and Ms. Kate 
Martin, Director Center for National Security Studies.
    Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Congress has focused 
attention not only on how intelligence is collected, analyzed, 
and disseminated in order to protect the nation against 
terrorism but also on the questions of what ``homeland security 
intelligence'' is, who produces it, and who its customers are. 
During the 111th Congress, the Subcommittee conducted various 
oversight activities, including holding a hearing, examining 
the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) intelligence 
enterprise and associated issues.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony regarding 
homeland security intelligence, including its relevance, 
collectors, and customers. The hearing informed the 
Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding the DHS's Office 
of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), and its intelligence and 
information collection activities.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee continued to 
conduct oversight on homeland security intelligence, including 
intelligence gathering and information sharing. Subsequently, 
on June 24, 2009, the Subcommittee held a budget hearing for 
I&A. Further, on September 24, 2009 the Subcommittee held 
another I&A related hearing entitled ``I&A Reconceived: 
Defining a Homeland Security Intelligence Role,'' which focused 
on homeland security information sharing between I&A and state 
and local agencies. The topic was again revisited during the 
May 12, 2010 hearing ``A DHS Intelligence Enterprise: Still 
Just a Vision or Reality?'' At that hearing the competing 
priorities of horizontal homeland security information sharing 
at the Federal level versus the vertical information sharing to 
the state and local levels through fusion centers were 
examined.

                        FUTURE OF FUSION CENTERS

    On April 1, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
hearing entitled ``The Future of Fusion Centers: Potential 
Promise and Dangers.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Sheriff Leroy Baca, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department; 
Mr. Russell M. Porter, Director, State of Iowa Intelligence 
Fusion Center; Mr. Robert Riegle, Director, State and Local 
Program Office, Office of Intelligence & Analysis, Department 
of Homeland Security; Mr. John E. Bateman, Assistant Commander, 
Bureau of Information Analysis, Texas Department of Public 
Safety; Mr. Bruce Fein, Principal, The Litchfield Group; Mr. 
Ned Norris, Jr., Chairman, Tohono O'odham Nation; and Mr. David 
Gersten, Acting Deputy Officer for Programs and Compliance, 
Department of Homeland Security.
    One of the primary oversight priorities for the 
Subcommittee during the 111th Congress was information sharing 
across intelligence agencies within the federal government and 
between federal, state, and local homeland security entities. 
The national fusion center network plays a central role in the 
vertical sharing of information between the federal government 
and state and local agencies. Prior to this hearing, in January 
of 2009, Chairman Thompson requested the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a review of the support 
provided by the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) 
Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to the national 
fusion center network.
    The purpose of this hearing was to examine two recent 
updates on the continued evolution of the national fusion 
center network: (1) a DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) 
report entitled ``DHS' Role in State and Local Fusion Centers 
Is Evolving'', which had been requested by Chairman Thompson 
and released on December 2008, about the development of fusion 
centers; and (2) new fusion center operational baselines 
generated by DHS, Department of Justice, and the Global Justice 
Initiative. The Subcommittee took testimony focused on the 
promise of fusion centers in terms of more and better 
information sharing; the challenges the centers are facing; the 
extent to which provisions of the Implementing Recommendations 
of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) pertaining to 
fusion centers have been implemented; and how they can be 
further improved. Testimony also highlighted the potential 
pitfalls that fusion centers could face, and how to address 
those challenges. The hearing highlighted several of the 
Subcommittee's oversight priorities, including information 
sharing, intelligence gathering, and the DHS I&A.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee continued to 
monitor the development of the national fusion center network's 
progress, with an emphasis on the support provided to it by I&A 
and DHS. In addition to other oversight activities, on August 
12-13, 2010, the Subcommittee led a staff delegation to South 
Carolina to examine the South Carolina Intelligence and 
Information Center, focusing on Federal Bureau of Investigation 
and DHS I&A support to the Center as well as its effectiveness 
in gathering intelligence information and responding to 
threats.

                    FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET REQUEST

    On June 24, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
hearing entitled ``FY2010 Budget for the Office of Intelligence 
and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Bart R. Johnson, 
Acting Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, 
Department of Homeland Security.
    On May 7, 2009 the President submitted to the Congress the 
Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Budget Request. In the budget request, 
the President requested funds for the Department of Homeland 
Security's (DHS's) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), 
which includes funding requests for both I&A and the Office of 
Operations Coordination and Planning (OPS). By including I&A's 
budget request with OPS, I&A is able to conceal its classified 
funding and personnel figures. While these two offices operate 
independently, they share DHS's mission of protecting the 
homeland. After the release of the President's FY 2010 budget 
request, the Subcommittee expressed funding support for the 
Interagency Threat Assessment Coordination Group and state and 
local fusion centers, and expressed budgetary concerns about 
DHS's over-reliance on contractors to perform intelligence 
related activities. Further, on May 6, 2009, Chairman Thompson 
and Subcommittee Chair Harman requested a review of the 
National Application Office for privacy and civil liberties 
violations. A day before the hearing, on June 23, 2009, the 
Secretary of Homeland Security announced the termination of the 
National Applications Office program.
    The purpose of this hearing was to assess DHS I&A's budget 
priorities, as expressed in the President's FY 2010 Budget 
Request. This hearing was divided into two portions, the first 
of which occurred in public session to address DHS's top-line 
budget request for I&A and to take unclassified testimony from 
Mr. Johnson. At the conclusion of the open session, the hearing 
entered into Executive Session and took classified testimony 
from Mr. Johnson pertaining to sensitive I&A priorities, 
operations, and resource requests in the FY 2010 budget.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to examine I&A's over-reliance on contractors, and 
continually monitored the I&A's progress in reducing contractor 
support. Under Secretary Wagner noted during the Subcommittee's 
May 12, 2010 hearing ``A DHS Intelligence Enterprise: Still 
Just a Vision or Reality?'' that the percentage of contractors 
in the I&A workforce had been reduced to 55%, a moderate 
reduction.

       NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY SATELLITE IMAGERY

    On July 21, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
Member briefing on the authorities, procedures, and processes 
for requesting National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) 
satellite imagery, as used by DHS components under the existing 
legal framework.

             INFORMATION SHARING ENVIRONMENT IMPLEMENTATION

    On July 30, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
hearing entitled ``Beyond ISE Implementation: Exploring the Way 
Forward for Information Sharing.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Ambassador Thomas E. McNamara, Program Manager, 
Information Sharing Environment, Office of the Director of 
National Intelligence; Colonel Joseph R. Fuentes, 
Superintendent, New Jersey State Police; and Mr. Jeffrey H. 
Smith, Steering Committee, Markle Foundation.
    The Information Sharing Environment (ISE) is a program 
Congress mandates under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism 
Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA, P.L. 108-458). The Act requires 
the President to take action to facilitate ``the sharing of 
terrorism and homeland security information, which may include 
any method determined necessary and appropriate.'' The 
President fulfilled this Congressional requirement by 
appointing a Program Manager (PM-ISE) responsible for creating 
and managing the ISE and by establishing the Information 
Sharing Council (ISC). In addition, IRTPA requires the PM-ISE 
to submit an annual performance report to the Congress 
beginning no later than two years after its enactment. Under 
these requirements, the PM-ISE subsequently released to the 
Congress its Implementation Plan (dated November 2006), and 
three Annual Reports released on September 2007, June 2008, and 
June 2009.
    The purpose of the hearing was to explore the current 
status of ISE's initiative for information sharing and its and 
the future outlook, examine the ISE's Annual Reports to the 
Congress, and broader recommendations for improving information 
sharing horizontally with Federal agencies and vertically with 
State and local entities.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on ISE and its information 
sharing related activities.
    Additionally, based on oversight findings about the 
challenges to information systems, Chairwoman Harman sponsored 
the ``Reducing Over-Classification Act'' which was enacted into 
law on October 7, 2010 (P.L. 111-258; H.R. 553).

                       INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS

    On September 24, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
hearing entitled ``I&A Reconceived: Defining a Homeland 
Security Intelligence Role.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. Bart R. Johnson, Acting Under Secretary, 
Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland 
Security.
    Throughout the 111th Congress, the Subcommittee has 
conducted vigorous oversight on the Department of Homeland 
Security's (DHS's) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), 
helping it grow and refine its mission. For example, in January 
2009, Chairman Bennie Thompson requested the General 
Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a review of the support 
activities provided by I&A to state and local governments, with 
an emphasis on an examination of the national fusion center 
network. In September 2010, GAO released its findings to the 
Committee in a report, entitled ``Information Sharing: DHS 
Could Better Define How it Plans to Meet Its State and Local 
Mission and Improve Performance Accountability.'' Building on 
previous 111th Subcommittee hearings on I&A, the purpose of 
this hearing was to take testimony regarding efforts to improve 
intelligence and information sharing processes at the DHS. At 
the hearing, Members expressed concerned with a lack of 
strategic focus from I&A It was also noted that although DHS 
released a DHS Intelligence Enterprise Strategic Vision in 
2006, it did not include a strategic plan for I&A. Acting Under 
Secretary Bart Johnson, also announced at the hearing, that I&A 
was undergoing a strategic realignment to better align its 
organization to serve its mission.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on I&A and monitor its progress 
under a strategic realignment. Further, the Subcommittee held a 
follow-up hearing on May 12, 2010 with the newly Senate 
confirmed Under Secretary Caryn Wagner and received further 
insight into I&A's organizational realignment.

            INTERAGENCY THREAT ASSESSMENT COORDINATION GROUP

    On October 28, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a Member 
briefing with representatives from the Interagency Threat 
Assessment Coordination Group (ITACG).

                     SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTING

    On November 3, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
Member--only briefing on Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) 
program.

                           THREAT OF AL-QAEDA

    On November 19, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
hearing entitled ``Reassessing the Evolving al-Qaeda Threat to 
the Homeland.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. 
Peter Bergen, Senior Research Fellow, American Strategy 
Program, and Co-Director, Counterterrorism Strategy Initiative, 
New America Foundation; Dr. Martha Crenshaw, Senior Fellow, 
Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford 
University; Dr. Paul R. Pillar, Professor and Director of 
Graduate Studies, Security Studies Program, Georgetown 
University; and Lt. Gen. David W. Barno (Ret. US Army), 
Director, Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, 
National Defense University Department of Defense.
    The Subcommittee has held regular intelligence and threat 
briefings throughout the 111th Congress in order to provide 
Members with a full threat picture of homeland security 
activities and operations. These briefings have also assisted 
the Subcommittee conduct oversight on the agencies engaging in 
relevant intelligence gathering, threat reporting, and 
counterterrorism, including an October 1, 2009 briefing on the 
Najibullah Zazi terror plot. At the briefing, representatives 
from the intelligence community briefed Members of a plot 
involving Zazi and his intention to detonate explosives on the 
New York City subway during rush hour as one of three 
coordinated suicide ``martyrdom'' bombings. Subsequently, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing to further investigate the 
continuous threat al-Qaeda and other terrorists pose to the 
United States.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony regarding 
the current threat al-Qaeda posed to the homeland in light of 
recent United States counterterrorism activities and war-
fighting policy. The hearing informed the Subcommittee's 
oversight activities regarding DHS's intelligence and 
information collection activities.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to monitor the evolving terrorist threat to the 
United States. The Subcommittee continued to hold monthly 
classified briefings, and also held topical classified 
briefings, including a February 24, 2010 briefing on the Fort 
Hood shooting, and a July 15, 2010 briefing on the al-Qaeda 
Inspire Magazine.

                           VIOLENT EXTREMISM

    On December 15, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
hearing entitled ``Violent Extremism: How Are People Moved from 
Constitutionally-Protected Thought to Acts of Terrorism?'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. James Zogby, 
President, Arab American Institute; Mr. Michael W. MacLeod-
Ball, Acting Director, American Civil Liberties Union; Dr. 
Stevan Weine, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Illinois 
at Chicago; and Dr. R. Kim Craigin, Senior Policy Analyst, RAND 
Corporation.
    By the end of 2009 it became apparent that the amount of 
``homegrown'' terrorist plots - those either planned and 
carried out on US soil, or carried out by US citizens - was on 
the rise. The foiled terror plot by Najibullah Zazi and the 
Fort Hood massacre carried out by Nidal Hasan underscored the 
need for the Congress and the federal government to obtain a 
better understanding of the ideologies, social circumstances, 
and environments that can lead to homegrown violent extremism, 
as well as reassess current government counterterrorism efforts 
to reflect the increased threat to the homeland, while also 
ensuring that citizens' privacy and civil liberties are 
protected. The Committee and the Subcommittee has continued to 
push for a substantive debate on these issues, including 
holding progressive hearings to create forums for discussion.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony regarding 
possible risk factors and pre-incident indicators of terrorist 
activity. The hearing informed the Subcommittee's oversight 
activities regarding Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) 
intelligence and information collection activities, and privacy 
and civil liberties protection.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to contribute to the debate about homegrown violent 
extremism, and continued to conducted oversight of intelligence 
gathering, information sharing and counterterrorism efforts in 
the United States. For example, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
on March 17, 2010 on government efforts to engage in community 
outreach in communities at risk for radicalization and violent 
extremism, a crucial step in combating terrorism. Further, on 
May 26, 2010, the Subcommittee held a hearing to examine the 
role of the internet in radicalization, recruitment, and 
plotting by terrorist organizations. This was followed by a 
July 21, 2010 briefing from DHS and the National 
Counterterrorism Center's Global Engagement Group on further 
community outreach efforts in the effort to combat homegrown 
violent extremism.

                     UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND

    From January 7-8, 2010, the Subcommittee Chair led a Member 
site visit to the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) in 
Tampa, Florida. The Members also examined the current 
operations at the Joint Task Force Guantanamo, Naval Station 
Guantanamo Bay. Members assessed the involvement of Department 
of Homeland Security equities at that location.

                        WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES

    On March 17, 2010, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
hearing entitled ``Working with Communities to Disrupt Terror 
Plots.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Ms. Margo 
Schlanger, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, 
Department of Homeland Security; Supervisory Special Agent 
Brett Hovington, Chief of the Community Outreach Unit, Federal 
Bureau of Investigation; Sheriff Leroy Baca, Los Angeles County 
Sheriff's Department; Mr. Omar Alomari, Community Engagement 
Officer, Ohio Department of Public Safety; Mr. Mohamed 
Elibiary, President & CEO, The Freedom and Justice Foundation; 
Professor Deborah A. Ramirez, Executive Director, Partnering 
for Prevention and Community Safety, Northeastern University 
School of Law; and Mr. Clark Kent Ervin, Director, The Aspen 
Institute.
    In light of a number of acts of homegrown violent extremism 
in the United States, many of which were foiled with the 
cooperation of community groups and leaders, many government 
agencies began to reassess their community outreach programs. 
In conjunction, the Subcommittee increased its oversight 
efforts on community outreach programs at the federal 
government, specifically at the Department of Homeland 
Security. Programs that the Subcommittee evaluated included 
DHS's Engagement Team (E-Team) at the Office of Civil Rights 
and Civil Liberties, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's 
field offices, and the National Counterterrorism Center's 
(NCTC's) Global Engagement Group. At the conclusion of its 
evaluation, the Subcommittee discovered that these programs 
performed poorly and it was a result of the administration not 
having an overall, comprehensive strategy for combating 
homegrown violent extremism. As a result, government efforts at 
the federal, state, and local levels had been poorly 
coordinated.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimonies from 
federal and local government officials, community engagement 
advocates, and academic experts on efforts to work with at-risk 
communities in countering violent extremism. Based on these 
testimonies, the Subcommittee was able to extract a consensus 
on what are the best practices for working with at-risk 
communities in order to determine the best strategy at the 
federal level for doing so.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to examine the federal, state, and local efforts to 
engage with communities at risk for homegrown violent 
extremism, including the Muslim community. The subcommittee 
held a May 26th, 2010 hearing to examine the role of the 
internet in recruiting, which also touched upon the need to 
engage with communities to raise the awareness of this growing 
issue. Further, on July 21st, 2010, the subcommittee held a 
briefing with officials from NCTC and the DHS to examine the 
NCTC's Global Engagement Group, including the programs it uses 
to conduct outreach to communities and raise awareness of 
homegrown violent extremism.

        DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY INTELLIGENCE ENTERPRISE

    On May 12, 2010, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
hearing entitled ``A DHS Intelligence Enterprise: Still Just a 
Vision or Reality?'' the Subcommittee received testimony from 
Hon. Caryn A. Wagner, Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence 
and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. Bart 
Johnson, Principal Deputy Under Secretary, Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security.
    One particular oversight priority for the Subcommittee was 
the Office of Intelligence and Analysis's (I&A's) role in the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Intelligence Enterprise. 
The DHS Intelligence Enterprise is designed to horizontally 
coordinate all intelligence and information sharing efforts 
Department-wide in order to safeguard the country from 
terrorism and other security threats. The DHS Intelligence 
Enterprise is comprised of I&A, two headquarters offices, and 
the intelligence functions of Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. 
Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Coast Guard, the 
Transportation and Security Administration, and the U.S. Secret 
Service. The Director of I&A, who serves as the Under Secretary 
for Intelligence and Analysis, also serves as the Chief 
Intelligence Officer for DHS, as well as the as head of the DHS 
Intelligence Enterprise. A key oversight focus for the 
subcommittee was assessing the progress of the DHS Intelligence 
Enterprise, to ensure that all component agencies and 
headquarters elements at DHS are sharing information and 
coordinating operations to safeguard the country.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony regarding 
efforts to improve and solidify the DHS Intelligence 
Enterprise, as well as strategic planning for I&A.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to stress the importance of the state and local 
information sharing mission, in addition to I&A's mission to 
coordinate intelligence at the Federal level. Further, the 
Subcommittee continued to conduct oversight of I&A, including 
holding a hearing on September 29, 2010 to receive testimony on 
I&A's efforts to coordinate information sharing among DHS 
Headquarters elements.

                      INTERNET TERROR RECRUITMENT

    On May 26, 2010, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
hearing entitled ``Internet Terror Recruitment and Tradecraft: 
How Can We Address an Evolving Tool While Protecting Free 
Speech?'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. Bruce 
Hoffman, Professor, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, 
Georgetown University; Mr. Brian Jenkins, Senior Adviser, The 
RAND Corporation; Mr. Anthony Romero, Executive Director, 
American Civil Liberties Union; Mr. John Morris, General 
Counsel, Center for Democracy and Technology; Mr. John Philip 
Mudd, Senior Research Fellow, Counterterrorism Strategy 
Initiative, New America Foundation.
    As the number of incidents involving homegrown violent 
extremism spiked in 2009 and early 2010, new dimensions to the 
evolving terrorist threat became apparent. A major evolution in 
terrorist activity was their usage of the internet for 
radicalization, recruitment, and operational purposes. The 
Subcommittee had examined this problem in the past, namely 
during the December 15, 2009 hearing entitled ``Violent 
Extremism: How are People Moved from Constitutionally Protected 
Thought to Acts of Terrorism.'' While the December 2009 hearing 
examined the usage of the internet by terrorists, it did not 
examine the issue in depth; therefore, the Subcommittee decided 
to hold another hearing to further examine the internet 
recruitment issue.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony regarding 
the role of the internet in radicalization, recruitment, and 
terrorist operations, as well as the extent to which law 
enforcement efforts to counter this use of the internet are 
balanced with civil liberties guaranteed by the First and 
Fourth Amendments to the United States Constitution. The 
hearing reflected and extended several of the Subcommittee's 
oversight priorities, including information sharing, 
intelligence gathering, and ensuring that these priorities are 
consistent with privacy and civil liberties protection.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on the issue of internet 
radicalization.

                         CURRENT THREAT STREAMS

    On May 27, 2010, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
classified Member-only briefing on current threat streams. 
Members were briefed by the Director of the National Counter 
Terrorism Center.

          AL-QAEDA IN THE ARABIAN PENINSULA'S INSPIRE MAGAZINE

    On July 15, 2010, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
classified Member-only briefing on the release of Al-Qaeda in 
the Arabian Peninsula's (AQAP) Inspire magazine as well as 
background information and current threats posed by al-Shabaab 
an al-Qaeda affiliate.

                      COMMUNITY AWARENESS BRIEFING

    On July 21, 2010, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a Member 
briefing on the National Counterterrorism Center's efforts to 
counter terrorist recruitment in the United States through the 
use of a Community Awareness Briefing developed by the Global 
Engagement Group.

       OFFICE OF INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS IN BORDER COMMUNITIES

    On September 29, 2010, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
hearing entitled ``Is the Office of Intelligence and Analysis 
Adequately Connected to the Border Homeland Communities?'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. Caryn A. Wagner, 
Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, 
Department of Homeland Security.
    Throughout the 111th Congress, the subcommittee conducted 
vigorous oversight on the Department of Homeland Security's 
(DHS's) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), including 
holding various hearings evaluating its operations and 
performance and examining its evolving relationship with state 
and local government entities. For example, the Subcommittee 
held a hearing on May 12, 2010, examining the DHS Intelligence 
Enterprise and I&A's strategic realignment, which primarily 
focused on the Chief Intelligence Officer's role in 
coordinating the Homeland Security Intelligence Enterprise. 
Since that hearing, the Subcommittee continued to conduct its 
oversight activities on I&A, and subsequently, called for an 
update to be presented at this hearing.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony examining 
I&A and Under Secretary Wagner's interaction with the DHS 
headquarters elements, and focused on the need for improvements 
in certain areas.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on I&A, DHS's intelligence and 
information collection activities, information sharing, threat 
communications and advisories, and the National Operations 
Center.

             THREATS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    On December 2, 2010, the Members of the Subcommittee on 
Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk 
Assessment held a classified Member-only counter-intelligence 
briefing from the Department of Homeland Security.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Homeland Security Intelligence: Its Relevance and 
        Limitations.'' March 18, 2009. (Serial No. 111-9)
``The Future of Fusion Centers: Potential Promise and 
        Dangers.'' April 1, 2009. (Serial No. 111-14)
``FY2010 Budget for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of 
        the Department of Homeland Security.'' June 24, 2009. 
        (Serial No. 111-26)
``Beyond ISE Implementation: Exploring the Way Forward for 
        Information Sharing.'' July 30, 2009. (Serial No. 111-
        33)
``I&A Reconceived: Defining a Homeland Security Intelligence 
        Role.'' September 24, 2009. (Serial No. 111-36)
``Reassessing the Evolving al-Qa`ida Threat to the Homeland.'' 
        November 19, 2009. (Serial No. 111-45)
``Violent Extremism: How Are People Moved from 
        Constitutionally-Protected Thought to Acts of 
        Terrorism?'' December 15, 2009. (Serial No. 111-48)
``Working with Communities to Disrupt Terror Plots.'' March 17, 
        2010. (Serial No. 111-57)
``A DHS Intelligence Enterprise: Still Just a Vision or 
        Reality?'' May 12, 2010. (Serial No. 111-66)
``Internet Terror Recruitment and Tradecraft: How Can We 
        Address an Evolving Tool While Protecting Free 
        Speech?'' May 26, 2010. (Serial No. 111-67)
``Is the Office of Intelligence and Analysis Adequately 
        Connected to the Broader Homeland Communities?'' 
        September 29, 2010. (Serial No. 111-83)
 Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection

                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, Chairwoman

        Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon
        Eleanor Holmes Norton, 
        District of Columbia
        Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona
        Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri
        James A. Himes, Connecticut
        Dina Titus, Nevada
        Vacancy
        Vacancy
        Bennie G. Thompson, 
        Mississippi
                          (Ex 
        Officio)                      Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
                                      Daniel E. Lungren, California
                                      Pete Olson, Texas
                                      Candice S. Miller, Michigan
                                      Steve Austria, Ohio
                                      Peter T. King, New York
                                                        (Ex Officio)

    The Subcommittee on Transportation Security and 
Infrastructure Protection held 11 days of hearings, receiving 
testimony from 55 witnesses, and considered one measure.
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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee


        TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT

                         H.R. 2200 (H.R. 2503)

To authorize the Transportation Security Administration's 
programs relating to the provision of transportation security, 
and for other purposes.

Legislative History

    H.R. 2200 was introduced in the House on April 30, 2009, by 
Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas, Mr. Dent, and Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 2200 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure 
Protection.
    On May 6, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation Security 
and Infrastructure Protection considered H.R. 2200 and ordered 
the measure forwarded, amended, to the Full Committee with the 
recommendation that it be adopted by voice vote.
    On May 14, 2009, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 2200 and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote.
    On May 15, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Science and 
Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security indicating jurisdictional interests in H.R. 
2200. The letter further indicated that, in order to expedite 
consideration of the measure by the full House, the Committee 
on Science and Technology would not seek a sequential referral 
of the bill. On that same day, the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee 
on Science and Technology acknowledging the jurisdictional 
interest of the Committee on Science and Technology and the 
agreement for the Committee to not seek a sequential referral 
of H.R. 2200.
    On May 19, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Small 
Business sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security asserting jurisdictional claims over section 
103 of the bill and requesting that section 103 be struck in 
the Manager's amendment. On that same date, the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Small Business acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interest of the Committee on Small Business and 
agreeing to offer a Manager's amendment with section 103 struck 
from the bill.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 2200 to 
the House on May 19, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-123.
    The Committee on Rules met on May 21, 2009, and reported a 
Rule providing for the consideration of H.R. 2200. Rule filed 
in the House as H. Res. 474.
    The House considered H.R. 2200 under the provisions of H. 
Res. 474 on June 4, 2009, and passed the bill, amended, by a 
recorded vote of 397 yeas and 25 nays (Roll Vote No. 307). 
During consideration, a motion to recommit with instructions 
regarding detainees housed at the Naval Air Station Base, 
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, (H.R. 2503) was made in the House by Mr. 
King of New York. The motion to recommit was adopted by voice 
vote.
    On June 8, 2009, H.R. 2200 was received in the Senate, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


                     THE MARCH 2009 MUMBAI ATTACKS

    On March 11, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled 
``The Mumbai Attacks: A Wake-Up Call for America's Private 
Sector.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. James 
Snyder, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Infrastructure Protection, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Raymond W. Kelly, 
Commissioner, New York Police Department; Mr. James W. 
McJunkin, Deputy Assistant Director, Counterterrorism Division, 
Federal Bureau of Investigation; Ms. C. Christine Fair, Senior 
Political Scientist, RAND Corporation; Mr. Brad Bonnell, 
Director, Global Security, InterContinental Hotels Group; and 
Mr. William G. Raisch, Executive Director, International Center 
for Enterprise Preparedness, New York University.
    On November 26, 2008, terrorists attacked, with automatic 
weapons and explosives, a number of high-profile targets in 
Mumbai, India, killing more than 160 people, including six 
Americans. Among the sites attacked in Mumbai were two luxury 
hotels, the main railway terminal, a Jewish cultural center, a 
cafe frequented by foreigners, a cinema house, and two 
hospitals.
    The purpose of this March 2009 oversight hearing was to 
examine the events surrounding the Mumbai attacks to assess the 
efficacy of international information sharing and evaluate 
vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure protection. In 
accordance with the Committee's oversight plan to examine the 
Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) national coordination 
responsibilities and its sector-specific critical 
infrastructure protection responsibilities, this hearing 
provided insight into domestic measures that can be implemented 
to secure critical assets in the United States.
    DHS testified about its efforts to utilize the 18 critical 
infrastructure sectors, comprised of government and industry 
stakeholders, to identify potential standards necessary for the 
creation of a Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness 
Accreditation and Certification Program under Title IX of the 
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act 
(P.L.110-53). The hearing also revealed ongoing issues with DHS 
outreach to private sector stakeholders, such as DHS's failure 
to offer consistent, uniform communications to stakeholders 
that contain timely, actionable data. Members emphasized the 
need for DHS to heighten its engagement with private sector 
stakeholders and improve communication and information sharing 
regarding threats to critical infrastructure.

                   CYBER THREATS TO THE ELECTRIC GRID

    On March 17, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology and the Subcommittee 
on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection held a 
joint Member Classified briefing on cyber threats to the 
electric grid.

                          AIR CARGO SCREENING

    On March 18, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled 
``100% Air Cargo Screening: Can We Secure America's Skies?'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Ed Kelly, General 
Manager, Air Cargo, Transportation Security Administration, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Stephen Lord, Director, 
Homeland Security & Justice Issues, Government Accountability 
Office; Mr. Andre L. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, 
Freightscan; Mr. Jack Boisen, Chair, The International Air 
Cargo Association; Mr. Brandon Fried, Executive Director, 
Airforwarders Association; and Mr. James May, President and 
Chief Executive Officer, Air Transport Association.
    The purpose of this oversight hearing was to assess TSA's 
compliance with the March 3, 2009 deadline set forth in Section 
1602 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission 
Act (P.L. 110-53), requiring screening of at least 50 percent 
of cargo transported on passenger aircraft. The hearing also 
specifically examined TSA's progress in applying cargo 
screening requirements to inbound flights to the United States 
originating at foreign locations. This hearing was part of the 
Committee's continuing oversight activities addressing the risk 
of terrorist attacks to aviation through the air cargo supply 
chain and the Department's programs aimed at securing this 
critical component of the aviation sector.
    Section 1602 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/
11 Commission Act (P.L. 110-53) required the Department of 
Homeland Security establish a system for screening 100 percent 
of cargo transported on commercial passenger aircraft for 
explosives by August 3, 2010. The statute also included a 50 
percent screening benchmark milestone for cargo screening on 
passenger planes to be implemented by March 3, 2009. The 
vulnerabilities of the cargo hold area of a commercial service 
passenger aircraft were exposed in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103 
explosion over Lockerbie, Scotland. While this was a suitcase 
bomb located in the checked baggage section of the aircraft, it 
highlighted the overall vulnerabilities of the belly area of 
the passenger aircraft.
    TSA established the Certified Cargo Screening Program 
(CCSP) as the primary mechanism for satisfying the statutory 
requirement contained in P.L. 110-53. Under this Program, 
certified private sector entities, such as indirect air 
carriers and freight forwarders, may conduct cargo screening 
and provide secure transport of cargo to the aircraft following 
screening. Air carriers are also authorized to conduct cargo 
screening. At small airports, TSA personnel conduct cargo 
screening for over-the-counter type shipments. While TSA 
initially interpreted Section 1602 to apply solely to cargo on 
commercial aircraft flying domestic routes within the United 
States, the agency later conceded in late 2008 that the 
statutory 100 percent screening mandate also applied to inbound 
aircraft originating at foreign locations. To address this, 
Committee reiterated Congressional intent that TSA establish a 
system to verify that all cargo transported on passenger 
aircraft inbound to the United States is screened for 
explosives in Section 201 of H.R. 2200, the Transportation 
Security Administration Authorization Act, which was reported 
favorably by the Committee and passed overwhelmingly by the 
House of Representatives in June 2009.
    At the hearing, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) 
testified to its preliminary findings based upon its ongoing 
review of TSA's progress in meeting the statutory mandate for 
screening cargo on passenger aircraft. This review was 
originally requested by the Committee. TSA testified, stating 
that it would not complete establishment of a system to screen 
100 percent of cargo on passenger aircraft inbound to the 
United States by the statutory deadline. To meet the mandate, 
TSA indicated that it will pursue bilateral and multilateral 
harmonization efforts to establish security screening standards 
at foreign airports that have direct flights to the United 
States.
    On November 16, 2009, the Committee submitted comments to 
TSA regarding the Interim Final Rule for TSA's CCSP cargo 
screening program. In the comments, the Committee recommended 
that TSA take the following actions to improve the program: (1) 
devote more resources for oversight and verification of private 
sector screening; (2) conduct an analysis of costs to the 
private sector for CCSP implementation; (3) identify and 
address barriers to the development of cargo screening 
technologies; and (4) increase outreach to industry to expand 
the number of certified private sector screening facilities.

                    FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET REQUEST

    On June 10, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled 
``The FY 2010 Budget for the National Protection and Programs 
Directorate and the Transportation Security Administration.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Philip R. 
Reitinger, Deputy Undersecretary, National Protection and 
Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; and Ms. 
Gale D. Rossides, Acting Administrator, Transportation Security 
Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
    The Subcommittee evaluated the President's FY2010 budget 
request for the National Protection and Programs Directorate 
(NPPD) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). 
NPPD works to reduce risks to the Nation through its component 
offices, which include the Office of Infrastructure Protection; 
the Office of Cyber Security and Communications; the United 
States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology 
program; the Office of Risk Management and Analysis; and the 
Federal Protective Service (transferred from Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement (ICE) to NPPD in 2010). TSA is responsible 
for securing all modes of transportation, including pipelines. 
With approximately 52,000 personnel and $7.7 billion in budget 
authority, TSA has substantial regulatory authority and a 
nationwide presence at a majority of the Nation's commercial 
service airports.
    The purpose of this oversight hearing was to evaluate the 
Administration's priorities and programs for NPPD and TSA as 
contained in the FY 2010 budget request. At the hearing, the 
Committee reviewed of the Department's national coordination 
responsibilities, sector-specific critical infrastructure 
protection responsibilities, and transportation security 
strategy for aviation and other modes.
    While the Subcommittee agreed with the President's funding 
request for NPPD and the requested increase in NPPD's budget 
for cybersecurity, the Subcommittee raised concerns regarding 
whether TSA would receive adequate funding for air cargo 
security oversight and surface transportation programs.
    The Committee submitted comments regarding TSA's cargo 
security Interim Final Rule, which focused on budget and 
resource allocation issues impacting TSA's ability to verify 
private sector cargo screening performed by participants 
certified in the Certified Cargo Screening Program. 
Specifically, the Committee raised concerns about whether TSA 
has an adequate number of inspectors to conduct scheduled and 
unscheduled site inspections of certified air cargo screening 
facilities. In addition, the comments raised concerns about 
TSA's oversight of private sector training programs for 
employees conducting cargo screening.
    To address concerns related to the budget framework for 
TSA's surface transportation programs, the Subcommittee sent a 
July 9, 2010 letter to the TSA Administrator about reported 
understaffing of the Surface Transportation Security Inspection 
Program. The Subcommittee further explored this issue in a July 
2010 oversight hearing entitled ``Lost in the Shuffle: 
Examining TSA's Management of Surface Transportation Security 
Inspectors.''

                            GENERAL AVIATION

    On July 15, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled 
``General Aviation Security: Assessing Risks and the Road 
Ahead.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Carlton 
I. Mann, Assistant Inspector General for Inspections, Office of 
the Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. 
John Sammon, Assistant Administrator, Transportation Sector 
Network Management, Transportation Security Administration, 
Department of Homeland Security; Dr. Charles Gallaway, Acting 
Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, Department of 
Homeland Security; Ms. Martha King, Pilot; Mr. Robert 
Olislagers, Executive Director, Centennial Airport; Mr. Jeremy 
Rogalski, Investigative Reporter, KHOU-TV; Mr. Mark Van Tine, 
President and CEO, Jeppessen, Inc.
    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 
established several targeted security measures to improve 
general aviation security, including developing screening 
protocols for large charter aircraft and security awareness 
training for flight school operators, and establishing the 
General Aviation Hotline for incident reporting. In October 
2008, TSA released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) 
entitled Large Aircraft Security Program, Other Aircraft 
Security Program, and Airport Operator Security Program. This 
rulemaking proposed several new security measures for general 
aviation aircraft owners, flight crews and airport operators: 
(1) requiring background and criminal history checks for flight 
crews; (2) vetting of passengers against the No-Fly list; and 
(3) establishing of a prohibited items list for general 
aviation aircraft. Stakeholders expressed concerns regarding 
the viability of the proposed rule in the general aviation 
setting. Upon reviewing the NPRM and the issues raised by 
stakeholders, on March 2, 2009, the Committee submitted 
comments recommending that TSA engage more extensively with 
stakeholders before proceeding to a final rulemaking.
    The purpose of this oversight hearing was to further 
examine TSA's programs for general aviation security and the 
proposed rulemaking for general aviation security. The hearing 
also assessed TSA's overall progress in implementing Section 
1617 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission 
Act (P.L. 110-53), which directed the development of a threat 
and vulnerability assessment program for general aviation. The 
Inspector General for the Department of Homeland Security 
testified about its report entitled, Transportation Security 
Administration's Role in General Aviation Security (OIG-09-69), 
a review performed at the request of Subcommittee Chairwoman 
Sheila Jackson Lee following media reports of security 
vulnerabilities at Houston area general aviation airports. 
According to TSA, it expects to complete the overdue general 
aviation threat and vulnerability assessment program required 
in Section 1617 of P.L. 110-53 by the end of 2010.
    Following the hearing, due to ongoing concerns with the 
OIG's conclusion that most general aviation aircraft are too 
light to inflict significant damage, the Committee requested 
that GAO conduct a review of the risk associated with general 
aviation aircraft. The request also sought a review of DHS and 
TSA actions and programs aimed at mitigating general aviation 
terror risk. In an August 25, 2010 letter, the Committee 
requested that the newly confirmed TSA Administrator review its 
comments on the general aviation security NPRM.

                      REGISTERED TRAVELER PROGRAM

    On September 30, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled 
``The Future of the Registered Traveler Program.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. John Sammon, Assistant 
Administrator, Transportation Sector Network Management, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Carter Morris, Senior Vice President on 
Transportation Policy, American Association of Airport 
Executives; Ms. Alison Townley, Principal, Henry Incorporated; 
Mr. Fred Fischer, Principal & Managing Partner, FLO 
Corporation; and Mr. Michael W. McCormick, Executive Director, 
National Business Travel Association.
    The Aviation and Transportation Security Act (P.L. 107-71) 
authorized TSA to establish requirements to implement trusted 
passenger programs and to use available technologies to 
expedite the security screening of passengers who participate 
in such programs. Accordingly, TSA and private sector 
stakeholders established the Registered Traveler program. The 
program was intended to be part of a layered system intended to 
strengthen aviation security through risk-based security 
screening. Participants, or ``known'' travelers, would undergo 
security background vetting and provide biometric 
identification information in exchange for accelerated 
checkpoint screening. Conceptually, this program would allow 
Transportation Security Officers to focus limited screening 
resources on ``unknown'' passengers. Section 233 of H.R. 2200, 
the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, 
directed TSA to examine the efficacy of the Registered Traveler 
program for security purposes and report back to Congress with 
its findings.
    To date, the security benefits envisioned for the program 
have not been realized. Contributing factors include 
ineffective industry outreach, a lack of clarity from TSA about 
its expectations, and management problems at the participating 
private sector firms. In June 2009, the largest Registered 
Traveler service provider, Verified Identity Pass, Inc., 
operating as Clear, ceased its operations due to an inability 
to secure financing. Because Clear operated in most of the 
airports participating in the Registered Traveler program, this 
ultimately forced the other service providers to temporarily 
cease operations as well due to interoperability issues.
    On September 30, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held an oversight 
hearing on the Registered Traveler program and TSA's efforts to 
implement a trusted passenger program as described in P.L. 107-
71. At the hearing, Subcommittee Members emphasized the 
Congressional intent of trusted passenger programs as described 
in P.L. 107-71. TSA testified that it was ``open'' to exploring 
additional technological configurations that may afford a 
security benefit to the program

                  THREATS TO THE TRANSPORTATION SECTOR

    On November 4, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a classified 
Member-Only briefing on threats to the transportation sector. 
Representatives from the Transportation Security Administration 
were present to brief Members.

                        FOREIGN REPAIR STATIONS

    On November 18, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled 
``Is the Flying Public Protected? An Assessment of Security at 
Foreign Repair Stations.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Hon. Calvin L. Scovel, III, Inspector General, Department 
of Transportation; Mr. Doug Dalbey, Deputy Director, Flight 
Standards for Field Operations, Federal Aviation 
Administration, Department of Transportation; Ms. Cindy Farkus, 
Assistant Administrator for Office of Global Strategies, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Robert Roach, Jr., General Vice President, 
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers; 
Mr. Robert Gless, Assistant Director, Air Transport Division, 
Transport Workers Union of America; Mr. Chris Moore, Chairman, 
Teamsters Aircraft Mechanics Coalition, International 
Brotherhood of Teamsters; Mr. Basil Barimo, Vice President of 
Operations and Safety, Air Transport Association; and Mr. 
Christian A. Klein, Executive Vice President, Aeronautical 
Repair Station Association.
    U.S. air carriers are increasingly outsourcing their 
aircraft maintenance operations. According to the Federal 
Aviation Administration (FAA), there are approximately 4,187 
domestic repair stations and about 709 FAA-certified foreign 
repair stations. FAA certification requires repair stations to 
meet a series of safety requirements that will ensure U.S. 
airworthiness of an aircraft. Section 611 of the Vision 100-
Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-176) 
directed TSA conduct a security review and audit of FAA-
certified aviation repair stations and notify FAA of 
deficiencies identified during these audits. FAA is required to 
suspend the certification of foreign repair stations that do 
not cure identified deficiencies within 90 days, and revoke the 
certification of stations found to have any deficiency poses an 
immediate security risk. Further, the Act required TSA to issue 
rulemaking regarding foreign and domestic aviation repair 
station security.
    Due to TSA's failure to issue a repair station security 
rulemaking, the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act (P.L. 110-53) prohibited FAA from certifying any 
new repair stations until TSA had issued rulemaking. H.R. 2200, 
the Transportation Security Administration Authorization, also 
directed TSA to issue its overdue rulemaking for aviation 
repair stations.
    The purpose of this oversight hearing was to examine TSA's 
proposed rulemaking for aviation repair station security and to 
explore the mechanism for TSA to notify FAA of deficiencies 
identified during TSA's foreign repair station audits. The 
hearing prompted TSA's release of the Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking authorized in P.L. 108-176 just days before the 
scheduled hearing.
    On March 5, 2010, the Committee submitted comments on the 
NPRM raising several critical concerns: lack of stakeholder 
input in the drafting of the NPRM; lack of a staffing study to 
determine inspector resources required to implement effective 
security oversight of repair stations; the absence a 
requirement for criminal history background checks on employees 
with unescorted access at repair stations; and the failure to 
address how TSA would leverage existing air carrier security 
programs to improve repair station security. The comments also 
raised concerns about TSA's ability to control Sensitive 
Security Information distributed to foreign repair station 
operators. In addition to these comments, in an August 25, 2010 
letter from the Committee to John S. Pistole, the newly--
confirmed TSA Administrator, the Committee requested that 
Administrator Pistole review the comments it submitted on the 
repair station security NPRM.

             TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION BREACH

    On December 16, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled 
``Has the TSA Breach Jeopardized National Security? An 
Examination of What Happened and Why.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Ms. Gale D. Rossides, Acting 
Administrator, Transportation Security Administration, 
Department of Homeland Security.
    In December 2009, the Transportation Security 
Administration (TSA) discovered an inadvertent disclosure of 
Sensitive Security Information (SSI) dealing with passenger 
screening operations at airports. TSA publicly announced that 
the Screening Management Standard Operating Procedures manual 
was improperly posted to the agency to the Federal Business 
Opportunities (FBO) Web site without properly protecting 
redacted material. The document had been posted on the FBO.gov 
web site since May 3, 2009. TSA officials stated they were not 
aware of the breach until December 6, 2009. The document was 
originally posted on the FBO.gov web site in order for airports 
and companies interested in obtaining a federal contract under 
the Screening Partnership Program to gather TSA management 
operation requirements for screening programs at airports. 
Although TSA removed the document from the FBO.gov after 
identifying the breach, several outside entities had already 
posted it on their websites without any redactions.
    On December 8, 2009, the Committee sent a letter to TSA 
requesting a third-party investigation of the incident. 
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano announced 
on December 9, 2009 that the Department's Inspector General had 
begun an investigation.
    The Subcommittee on held a hearing to examine the risk 
associated with the improper posting of this SSI related to 
passenger screening protocols. On February 16, 2010, DHS OIG 
released a report with its findings regarding the 
investigation. OIG recommended that DHS review and revise its 
policies, procedures and training materials for employees 
handling sensitive and secure information. To date, the 
Department continues to evaluate its policies and procedures 
for handling sensitive information and has taken some steps in 
addressing the OIG's recommendations.

                          CHECKPOINT SECURITY

    On March 17, 2010, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled 
``An Assessment of Checkpoint Security: Are Our Airports 
Keeping Passengers Safe?'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Mr. Robin Kane, Assistant Administrator, Security 
Technology, Transportation Security Administration; Mr. Bradley 
Buswell, Deputy Under Secretary, Science and Technology 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; Dr. Susan 
Hallowell, Director, Transportation Security Laboratory, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Stephen Lord, Director, 
Homeland Security and justice team, Government Accountability 
Office; Mr. Kenneth J. Dunlap, Director of Security, 
International Air Transport Association; Mr. Charles Barclay, 
President, American Association of Airport Executives; Col. 
Eric R. Potts (Ret.), Interim Aviation Director, Houston 
Airport System; Mr. Marc Rotenberg, Executive Director, 
Electronic Privacy Information Center; Mr. Brook Miller, Vice 
President, Government Affairs, Smiths Detection; Mr. Mitchel J. 
Laskey, President and CEO, Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc.
    In response to the attempted bombing of Northwest Airlines 
Flight 253 on December 25, 2009, in which a passenger smuggled 
explosives onto the aircraft in his underwear, the President 
directed that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 
pursue enhanced screening technologies at airport passenger 
screening checkpoints. TSA had already been piloting Advanced 
Imaging Technology (AIT) body scanning machines at passenger 
checkpoints at several airports; however, in the wake of the 
Flight 253 incident, the Administration commenced an expedited 
deployment. Accordingly, the President's fiscal year 2010 
budget request included a statement indicating the 
Administration's intent to deploy 1,000 AIT machines by the end 
of fiscal year 2011. Prior to the incident, during 
consideration of H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security 
Administration Authorization Act, the House adopted an 
amendment prohibiting TSA from using AIT for primary passenger 
screening.
    On January 21, 2010, the Committee wrote TSA seeking 
clarification regarding AIT's ability to store and transmit 
data. TSA responded that the mechanism to store or transmit 
images is disabled following AIT laboratory testing.
    The purpose of the Subcommittee hearing was to discuss 
testing, development, procurement, and risk-based deployment of 
checkpoint security technologies in light of the layered 
security approach to aviation security that TSA has long 
promoted. The hearing also evaluated security procedures of 
international air carriers and at foreign airports. The 
Subcommittee was particularly concerned with testimony from the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) stating that TSA had not 
conducted a cost-benefit analysis to support the AIT 
deployment. The Committee subsequently obtained TSA's 
deployment plan for AIT after making several requests for the 
information.
    In a November 19, 2010 letter to TSA, the Committee 
scrutinized TSA's decision to deploy AIT and enhanced pat down 
protocols without first having published privacy and civil 
liberties impact assessments.

               CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM STANDARDS

    On May 27, 2010, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a Member briefing 
on the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility 
Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. Representatives from 
the Department of Homeland Security were present to respond to 
Member questions.

                    100% AIR CARGO SCREENING MANDATE

    On June 30, 2010, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled 
``100% Air Cargo Screening: Remaining Steps to Secure Passenger 
Aircraft.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. John 
Sammon, Assistant Administrator, Transportation Sector Network 
Management, Transportation Security Administration, Department 
of Homeland Security; Mr. Stephen Lord, Director, Homeland 
Security & Justice Issues, Government Accountability Office; 
Mr. John Meenan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating 
Officer, Air Transport Association; Mr. Harald Zielinski, Head 
of Security and Environmental Management, Lufthansa Airlines 
Cargo; Mr. Mike Middleton, Executive Vice President, Secure 
Global Logistics; and Mr. Fernando Soler, Owner, S.O.S. Global 
Express.
    Section 1602 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/
11 Commission Act (P.L. 110-53) required the Department of 
Homeland Security to establish a system for screening 100 
percent of cargo transported on commercial passenger aircraft 
for explosives by August 3, 2010.
    TSA established the Certified Cargo Screening Program 
(CCSP) as the primary mechanism for satisfying the statutory 
requirement contained in Section 1602. Through the CCSP, 
private sector stakeholders, including indirect air carriers 
and freight forwarders, are certified to conduct cargo 
screening, and, or, secure transport of cargo to the aircraft 
following screening. Air carriers are also authorized to 
conduct cargo screening, and at small airports, TSA personnel 
conduct cargo screening for over-the-counter type shipments. 
After initially interpreting Section 1602 as applying only to 
cargo on commercial aircraft flying domestic routes, TSA 
conceded in late 2008 that the statutory 100 percent screening 
provision also applied to inbound aircraft originating at 
foreign locations.
    The purpose of this hearing was to examine TSA's compliance 
with the upcoming August 3, 2010 statutory deadline for 
screening 100 percent of cargo transported on commercial 
passenger aircraft. TSA testified that as of the statutory 
deadline, no unscreened domestic cargo would be permitted to be 
transported on commercial aircraft. TSA also stated that it 
would miss the statutory deadline for establishing a system for 
screening 100 percent of cargo on passenger aircraft inbound to 
the United States.
    In response to the Committee's request, the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) review TSA's progress in meeting 
the statutory mandate for screening cargo on passenger 
aircraft, and testified to its findings in the report, Aviation 
Security: Progress Made but Actions Needed to Address 
Challenges in Meeting the Air Cargo Screening Mandate, released 
at the hearing. GAO raised the resource allocation and 
verification issues it raised in a hearing on the same subject 
in 2009. On August 25, 2010 the Committee wrote TSA 
Administrator regarding the overdue implementation of the 100 
percent cargo screening provision for inbound passenger 
aircraft.
    Following a Department of Homeland Security Office of 
Inspector General (OIG) report Evaluation of Screening of Air 
Cargo Transported on Passenger Aircraft (OIG-10-119), finding 
vulnerabilities in cargo screening procedures of carriers and 
cargo screening facilities, the Committee wrote to TSA 
encouraging implementation of classified recommendations 
contained in the report.
    To assess TSA's progress on cargo screening, the Committee 
requested that GAO conduct a review of Department of Homeland 
Security policies and procedures to secure cargo on inbound 
passenger aircraft and identify the major challenges to 
screening cargo on U.S.-bound passenger aircraft for 
explosives.
    After intelligence and information sharing between the 
Federal government and private sector air carriers enabled the 
interception of the cargo packages from Yemen containing 
explosives, the Committee urged Secretary Napolitano to 
establish of a DHS Aviation Security Advisory Committee under 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act. As outlined in a November 
15, 2010 letter to the Secretary, the Advisory Committee would 
serve as a platform for private sector aviation industry 
stakeholders to engage officials from DHS, TSA, and Customs and 
Border Protection. The Committee would facilitate threat 
information sharing throughout the sector, and would afford 
industry participants the opportunity to offer DHS input on the 
impact of proposed security policies on stakeholders.

               SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY INSPECTORS

    On July 28, 2010, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled 
``Lost in the Shuffle: Examining TSA's Management of Surface 
Transportation Security Inspectors.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. Lee R. Kair, Assistant Administrator, 
Security Operations, Transportation Security Administration, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Carlton I. Mann, Assistant 
Inspector General, Office of Inspector General, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr. Thomas C. Lambert, Chief of Police, 
Senior Vice President for Public Safety, Metropolitan Transit 
Authority of Harris County, Texas; and Mr. Clyde J. Hart, 
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Policy, American 
Bus Association.
    Surface Transportation Security Inspectors (STSIs) are 
uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in building and 
maintaining working relationships with surface transportation 
stakeholders, and acting as liaisons between stakeholders and 
the Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC). These 
relationships are vital to effective implementation of surface 
transportation security policies and initiatives. In recent 
years, TSA implemented a series of organizational changes to 
the command structure for the STSI Program. While STSIs had 
historically reported to surface-focused supervisors, under the 
new structure, they now report to aviation-focused supervisors 
in the field. This shift resulted in a strained chain of 
command; inspector morale issues; STSIs being assigned to non-
surface activities; hiring of supervisory and other inspectors 
lacking in surface qualifications; and impaired relationships 
with rail carriers and transit agencies.
    Following up on a 2008 report on mass transit security, DHS 
OIG issued a report in February 2009 on the Effectiveness of 
TSA's Surface Transportation Security Inspectors (OIG-09-24). 
The report found that STSIP was understaffed for the long term, 
and that an aviation-focused command structure had 
significantly undermined the quality and morale of the 
workforce. The IG made several recommendations for improving 
the Program, and the Committee incorporated these 
recommendations into H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security 
Administration Authorization Act.
    Prior to the hearing, the Committee wrote TSA seeking an 
update on actions taken in response to the OIG findings. 
Information received from the agency revealed that despite 
legislative action and the OIG recommendations, it had 
proceeded with yet another reorganization of STSIP. This 
initiative, ``TSI Evolution,'' was inconsistent with the 
language of H.R. 2200 and the OIG recommendations, and may have 
exacerbated the problems those efforts sought to address.
    The purpose of this hearing was to evaluate TSA's 
management of the STSIP in light of GAO and OIG findings 
highlighting administrative problems throughout the Program. In 
addition, stakeholders representing each of the surface modes 
provided their perspective on STSIP's effectiveness in the 
field. Witnesses testified to the fundamental need to 
distinguish surface systems from other modes, and the 
importance of risk assessments in developing sound security 
policy for surface modes. Members also inquired about TSA's 
progress on outstanding security regulations required by the 
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Act Commission Act of 
2007, including those governing security assessments and 
frontline surface employee training.
    On August 25, 2010, the Committee wrote to TSA urging the 
Administrator to allocate more resources and implement a 
management structure for surface transportation security 
programs that reflects the importance and unique challenges in 
securing the surface modes.

                    SECURING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

    On September 23, 2010, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a hearing entitled 
``Securing America's Transportation Systems: The Target of 
Terrorists and TSA's New Direction.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. John S. Pistole, Administrator, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security.
    The purpose of this hearing is to give Members of the 
Subcommittee an opportunity to meet the new TSA Administrator 
and discuss his plans and objectives for positioning TSA to 
meet the challenge of securing the Nation's transportation 
systems against terrorist attacks. The hearing also provided 
Committee Members with an opportunity to communicate their 
priorities and concerns about TSA programs and policies, many 
of which were included in H.R. 2200, the Transportation 
Security Administration Authorization Act. This hearing was 
held in accordance with the Committee's oversight plan, which 
calls for the review of the Department's transportation 
security strategy for aviation and other modes.
    Prior to the hearing, the Committee wrote TSA highlighting 
key priorities for the new Administrator. These include the 
need for a more effective TSA Ombudsman's Office in the absence 
of collective bargaining rights, and improved training for TSOs 
on new passenger screening technology and protocols. The letter 
also endorsed the Administrator's decision to establish an 
Office of Professional Responsibility within the Federal Air 
Marshal Service.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``The Mumbai Attacks: A Wake-Up Call for America's Private 
        Sector.'' March 11, 2009. (Serial No. 111-6)
``100% Air Cargo Screening: Can We Secure America's Skies?'' 
        March 18, 2009. (Serial No. 111-10)
``The FY 2010 Budget for the National Protection and Programs 
        Directorate and the Transportation Security 
        Administration.''
    June 10, 2009. (Serial No. 111-23)
``General Aviation Security: Assessing Risks and the Road 
        Ahead.'' July 15, 2009. (Serial No. 111-28)
``The Future of the Registered Traveler Program.'' September 
        30, 2009. (Serial No. 111-37)
``Is the Flying Public Protected? An Assessment of Security at 
        Foreign Repair Stations.''November 18, 2009. (Serial 
        No. 111-44)
``Has the TSA Breach Jeopardized National Security? An 
        Examination of What Happened and Why.'' December 16, 
        2009. (Serial No. 111-49)
``An Assessment of Checkpoint Security: Are Our Airports 
        Keeping Passengers Safe?'' March 17, 2010. (Serial No. 
        111-57)
``100% Air Cargo Screening: Remaining Steps to Secure Passenger 
        Aircraft.'' June 30, 2010. (Serial No. 111-73)
``Lost in the Shuffle: Examining TSA's Management of Surface 
        Transportation Security Inspectors.'' July 28, 2010. 
        (Serial No. 111-73)
``Securing America's Transportation Systems: The Target of 
        Terrorists and TSA's New Direction.'' September 23, 
        2010. (Serial No. 111-81)
     Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism

                     Henry Cuellar, Texas, Chairman

        Loretta Sanchez, California
        Jane Harman, California
        Zoe Lofgren, California
        Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
        Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona
        Bill Pascrell, Jr., New 
        Jersey
        Al Green, Texas
        Vacancy
        Bennie G. Thompson, 
        Mississippi
                          (Ex 
        Officio)                      Candice S. Miller, Michigan
                                      Michael T. McCaul, Texas
                                      Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
                                      Mike Rogers, Alabama
                                      Lamar Smith, Texas
                                      Peter T. King, New York
                                                        (Ex Officio)

    The Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism held 14 days of hearings and received 
testimony from 63 witnesses.

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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee



      TRAVEL PROMOTION ACT OF 2009 / UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE 
            ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT OF 2009

          Public Law 111-145 (H.R. 1299/ S. 1023 : H.R. 2935)

To make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain 
administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police, 
and for other purposes.
(To establish a non-profit corporation to communicate United 
States entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, 
and scholarly travel to the United States.)

Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 3232 was introduced in the House on July 31, 2007, by 
Mr. Delahunt and eleven original co-sponsors and referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee on Homeland Security, H.R. 3232 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism.
    On September 23, 2008, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
considered H.R. 3232 and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House, amended, by voice vote.
    On September 25, 2008, the House considered H.R. 3232 under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    H.R. 3232 was received the Senate on September 26, 2008, 
read twice, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
    S. 1661, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in 
the Senate on June 19, 2007, by Mr. Dorgan and two original 
cosponsors and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation considered S. 1661 on June 27, 2008, and ordered 
the measure to be reported to the Senate with amendments, 
favorably.
    The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation reported S. 1661 to the Senate, amended, on 
November 27, 2007, as S. Rpt. 110-233.

110th Congress
    H.R. 2935, the Travel Promotion Act of 2009, was introduced 
in the House on June 18, 2009, by Mr. Delahunt, Mr. Smith of 
Texas, Ms. Titus, and 17 original co-sponsors and referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 
Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 2935 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    On November 6, 2009, the House considered H. Res. 896 under 
Suspension of the Rules, and agreed to the resolution by voice 
vote. The text of H.R. 2935 was included as an amendment to the 
Senate amendment to H.R. 1299, the United States Capitol Police 
Administration Technical Corrections Act of 2009, pursuant to 
H. Res. 896. The House subsequently agreed to H.R. 1299, as 
amended.
    The Senate considered H.R. 1299 on February 24 and 25, 
2010, and agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment 
to H.R. 1299 by a recorded vote of 78 yeas and 18 nays, 
clearing the measure for the President.
    H.R. 1299 was presented to the President on March 2, 2010, 
and signed into law on March 4, 2010 as Public Law 111-145.

              U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION EMPLOYEES

                        P.L. 111-252 (H.R. 1517)

To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees 
who serve under an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 
years, and whose service is rated fully successful or higher 
throughout that time, to be converted to a permanent 
appointment in the competitive service.

Legislative History

    H.R. 1517 was introduced in the House on March 16, 2009, by 
Mr. Engel and Mr. King of New York, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 1517 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    The Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism considered H.R. 1517 on July 22, 2009, and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee with a 
recommendation that it do pass, without amendment, by voice 
vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 1517 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House with a favorable recommendation, amended, by voice 
vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government 
Reform sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security agreeing that in order to expedite consideration of 
the measure by the full House, the Committee would waive 
further consideration of H.R. 1517. The letter further 
requested the support for an appointment of Conferees should a 
House-Senate Conference be called. On that same date, the Chair 
of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter to the 
Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform and the agreement to waive 
further consideration of H.R. 1517.
    Committee on Homeland Security reported to the House on 
December 14, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-373, Pt. I. The Committee on 
Oversight and Government was subsequently discharged from 
further consideration.
    The House considered H.R. 1517 under Suspension of the 
Rules on December 15, 2009, and passed the measure, as amended, 
by a \2/3\ vote of 414 yeas and 1 nay (Roll no. 972).
    H.R. 1517 was received in the Senate on December 16, 2009, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs considered H.R. 1517 on July 28, 2010, and ordered the 
measure to be reported to the Senate with an Amendment in the 
Nature of a Substitute. The Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 1517 to the 
Senate on August 5, 2010 as S. Rpt. 111-248.
    The Senate considered and passed H.R. 1517 on August 5, 
2010, by unanimous consent, with and Amendment in the Nature of 
a Substitute.
    The House considered the Senate amendment to H.R. 1517 on 
September 23, 2010, and concurred in the amendment by voice 
vote, clearing the measure for the President.
    H.R. 1517 was presented to the President on September 28, 
2010, and signed into law on October 5, 2010, as Public Law 
111-252.

         NORTHERN BORDER COUNTERNARCOTICS STRATEGY ACT OF 2010

                    Public Law 111-_ (H.R. 4748)\8\
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    \8\H.R. 4748 was presented to the President on December 28, 2010, 
and is expected to be signed into law. As of the date of the filing of 
this report, the measure has not been signed and a Public Law number 
has not been assigned.
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To amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy 
Reauthorization Act of 2006 to require a northern border 
counternarcotics strategy, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

    H.R. 4748 was introduced in the House on March 3, 2010, by 
Mr. Owens, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Pascrell, and two 
original co-sponsors, and referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 4748 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    The House considered H.R. 4748 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 27, 2010, and passed the measure by a \2/3\ 
recorded vote of 413 yeas and 0 nays, (Roll No. 475).
    H.R. 4748 was received in the Senate on July 28, 2010, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
    On December 20, 2010 the Senate Committee on the Judiciary 
was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4748, the 
bill was then passed by the Senate, after agreeing to an 
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute.
    The House considered the Senate amendment to H.R. 4748 
under Suspension of the Rules and concurred in the Senate 
amendment by voice vote, clearing the measure for the 
President.
    H.R. 4748 was presented to the President on December 28, 
2010.

                   ANTI-BORDER CORRUPTION ACT OF 2010

                     Public Law 111-_ (S. 3243)\9\
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    \9\S. 3243 was presented to the President on December 28, 2010, and 
is expected to be signed into law. As of the date of the filing of this 
report, the measure has not been signed and a Public Law number has not 
been assigned.
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To require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to administer 
polygraph examinations to all applicants for law enforcement 
positions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to require 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection to initiate all periodic 
background reinvestigations of certain law enforcement 
personnel, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

    S. 3243 was introduced in the Senate on April 21, 2010, by 
Mr. Pryor and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.
    The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs considered S. 3243 on July 28, 2010, and ordered the 
measure to be reported to the Senate, with an amendment, 
favorably.
    The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs reported S. 3243 to the Senate on September 27, 2010, 
with no written report.
    The Senate passed S. 3243 on September 28, 2010, with an 
amendment, and an amendment to the title by unanimous consent.
    S. 3243 was received in the House on September 28, 2010, 
and referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security, 
within the Committee, S. 3243 was referred to the Subcommittee 
on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    On September 29, 2010, the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs filed the report on S. 3243 
as S. Rpt. 111-338.
    The House considered S. 3243 under Suspension of the Rules 
on December 21, 2010, and passed the measure by voice vote, 
clearing the measure for the President.
    S. 3243 was presented to the President on December 28, 
2010.

          ALIEN SMUGGLING AND TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 1029

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, 
United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and 
related activities, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 2399, the Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act 
of 2007, was introduced in the House on May 21, 2007, by Mr. 
Hill and three original cosponsors and referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    The House considered H.R. 2399 under Suspension of the 
Rules on May 22, 2007, and passed the bill, as amended by a 
recorded vote, \2/3\ required, of 412 yeas, 0 nays, and 6 
voting ``present''.
    H.R. 2399 was received in the Senate on May 23, 2007, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
    On April 24, 2008, during consideration of H.R. 2830, the 
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007, the text of H.R. 2399 
was added as Division B pursuant to H.Res. 1126.

111th Congress
    H.R. 1029 was introduced in the House on February 12, 2009, 
by Mr. Hill and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and 
in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee on Homeland Security H.R. 1029 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    On March 27, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on the 
Judiciary agreeing to waive further consideration of H.R. 1029 
in order to expedite consideration of the measure by the full 
House. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on the 
Judiciary sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security acknowledging the Committee on Homeland 
Security's willingness to support expediting consideration of 
H.R. 1029 on the House Floor.
    The House considered H.R. 1029 under Suspension of the 
Rules on March 31, 2009, and passed the bill, amended, by voice 
vote.
    H.R. 1029 was received in the Senate on April 1, 2009, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
    Provisions of H.R. 1029 were included in the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281).

                    MOBILE BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION

                               H.R. 1148

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a 
program in the maritime environment for the mobile biometric 
identification of suspected individuals, including terrorists, 
to enhance border security.

Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 2490 was introduced in the House on May 24, 2007, by 
Mr. Bilirakis and three original co-sponsors and was referred 
solely to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee H.R. 2490 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border, 
Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    On June 26, 2008, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism was discharged from further 
consideration of H.R. 2490.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 2490 on June 26, 2008, 
and ordered the measure reported to the House, amended, with a 
favorable recommendation. The Committee reported H.R. 2490 to 
the House on July 10, 2008 as H.Rpt. 110-751.
    The House considered H.R. 2490 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 28, 2008, and passed the bill by a recorded vote 
of 394 yeas, 3 nays, and 1 voting present.
    H.R. 2490 was received in the Senate on July 30, 2008, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.

111th Congress
    H.R. 1148 was introduced in the House on February 24, 2009, 
by Mr. Bilirakis and three original co-sponsors, and referred 
solely to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee H.R. 1148 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border, 
Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    On March 24, 2009, the House considered H.R. 1148 under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the bill by voice vote.
    H.R. 1148 was received in the Senate on March 26, 2009, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.
    Provisions of H.R. 1148 were included in the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281).

           BORDER SECURITY SEARCH ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 1726

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue a rule 
with respect to border security searches of electronic devices, 
and for other purposes.

Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 6869, the Border Security Search Accountability Act of 
2008, was introduced in the 110th Congress by Ms. Loretta 
Sanchez of California and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 6869 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.

111th Congress
    H.R. 1726 was introduced in the House on March 26, 2009, by 
Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Ms. Clarke, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, and 16 original co-sponsors, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 1726 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism.
    The Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism considered H.R. 1726 on July 22, 2009, and was 
forwarded to the Full Committee with a recommendation that it 
do pass, amended, by voice vote.

                           MERIDA INITIATIVE

                               H.R. 3239

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation 
with the Secretary of State, to submit a report on the effects 
of the Merida Initiative on the border security of the United 
States, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3239 was introduced in the House on March 16, 2009, by 
Mrs. Kirkpatrick of Arizona and Ms. Loretta Sanchez of 
California, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 3239 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.
    The Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism considered H.R. 3239 on July 22, 2009, and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee with a 
recommendation that it do pass, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3239 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs sent a letter 
to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on March 5, 
2010, agreeing to waive consideration of H.R. 3239 in order to 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House. On 
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interest of the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs and the agreement for the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 3239.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 3239 to 
the House on March 9, 2010 as H. Rpt. 111-429, Pt. I. 
Subsequently, the Committee on Foreign Affairs was discharged 
from further consideration of H.R. 3239.

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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


                        BORDER SECURITY THREATS

    Mexico is a major drug producing and transit country and is 
home to a number of violent drug cartels that have also been 
tied to both human and arms trafficking. Increasing violence in 
Mexico in recent years is largely the result of an ongoing turf 
war for control of smuggling routes and U.S.-Mexico border 
crossing areas. As violence and murder rates have escalated in 
recent years in Mexico, and as the Mexican government has 
sought to combat the cartels and their illicit activities, the 
issue of border violence and potential spillover into the 
United States has been a rising concern.
    On February 26, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism held a Classified Member briefing 
on border security threats. Representatives from the Department 
of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis, 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Coast Guard were present.
    The purpose of the briefing was to receive testimony about 
U.S.-Mexico security cooperation, with a particular focus on 
strategies and resources to combat transnational drug 
trafficking organizations and address related violence in the 
border region. Members examined efforts to support Mexico 
through the Merida Initiative, initiatives to interdict weapons 
and bulk cash being smuggled from the U.S. into Mexico, and the 
Department of Homeland Security's plans to address potential 
spillover violence in the U.S.
    This was the first in a series of meetings the Subcommittee 
held to examine the issues of cartel activity, border violence, 
and U.S.-Mexico security cooperation. From April 3 to April 4, 
2010, Committee members participated in a site visit to El 
Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico to examine issues related 
to the ongoing violence in Mexico and its impact on U.S. border 
security.
    On June 25, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism held a Classified Member briefing on 
border security threats. The Subcommittee was briefed by 
representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

                            BORDER VIOLENCE

    On March 12, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism held a hearing entitled ``Border 
Violence: An Examination of DHS Strategies and Resources.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Vice Admiral Roger T. 
Rufe, Jr., (USCG Ret), Director, Office of Operations 
Coordination, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Alonzo Pena, 
Department of Homeland Security Attache, U.S. Embassy, Mexico 
City, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. John Leech, Acting 
Director, Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr. Salvador Nieto, Deputy Assistant 
Commissioner, Intelligence and Operations Coordination, Customs 
and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. 
Kumar Kibble, Deputy Director, Office of Investigations, 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland 
Security.
    On April 30, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism held a Member briefing on the 
Department of Homeland Security's efforts to combat violence in 
the U.S.-Mexico border region.

                           HUMAN TRAFFICKING

    Human trafficking involves recruitment, harboring, 
transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor 
or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for 
the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, 
debt bondage, or slavery. Trafficking in people for 
prostitution and forced labor is one of the most prolific areas 
of international criminal activity, with an estimated 600,000 
to 800,000 people trafficked across borders annually.
    There are a number of bilateral and multilateral 
initiatives directed at combating human trafficking, perhaps 
the most significant of which is the Protocol to Prevent, 
Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women 
and Children. The United States ratified the agreement in 2005, 
thereby allowing the U.S. to join nearly 100 other countries as 
parties to the Protocol. U.S. efforts on the issue have been 
enhanced by the enactment of the Victims of Trafficking and 
Violence Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000 (P.L. 106-386) and its 
subsequent reauthorization in 2008.
    On March 19, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism held a hearing entitled ``Human 
Trafficking: Recent Trends.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. Kumar Kibble, Deputy Director, Office of 
Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department 
of Homeland Security; Lt. Derek Marsh, Co-Director, Orange 
County Human Trafficking Task Force, Orange County California; 
and Ms. Anastasia Brown, Director, Refugee Programs, Migration 
and Refugee Services, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony from 
Federal, local and nonprofit entities involved in combating 
human trafficking and providing assistance to trafficking 
victims. Members examined existing initiatives aimed at 
combating human trafficking; assessed whether additional DHS 
resources and authorities are necessary to address the problem; 
and discussed key provisions of the TVPA.
    Committee staff traveled to Singapore, Malaysia and Hong 
Kong from June 1 to June 8, 2010 and met with U.S. and foreign 
government officials to discuss a number of issues, including 
human trafficking.

                  WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE

    Prior to enactment of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism 
Prevention Act of 2004 (IRTPA), Americans and citizens of 
certain Western Hemisphere countries could enter the U.S. 
simply by either making an oral declaration of citizenship (for 
Americans and Canadians) or by showing drivers' licenses, birth 
certificates, or other comparable documents. This policy was 
known as the ``Western Hemisphere exception'' to the usual 
requirement to show a passport upon entering the United States. 
Section 7209 of IRTPA mandated that, no later than January 1, 
2008, DHS and State develop and implement, a plan to require 
all U.S. citizens and foreign nationals to present a passport 
or other DHS-approved document that denotes the person's 
citizenship and identity when entering the United States. The 
plan to implement IRTPA's document requirements is known as the 
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). The statute was 
enacted to implement a key 9/11 Commission recommendation to 
better secure our borders.
    Under WHTI, all U.S. citizens entering or re-entering the 
U.S. by land, sea, or air from Canada, Mexico, and the 
Caribbean are now required to present a passport or other WHTI-
compliant document. WHTI requirements also apply to certain 
foreign nationals who previously were not required to present a 
passport to travel to the U.S., including Canadians. WHTI 
requirements for air travel took effect on January 23, 2007, 
and at land and sea ports on June 1, 2009.
    On May 7, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism held a hearing on ``Implementing the 
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative at Land and Sea Ports: Are 
We Ready?'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. 
Richard Barth, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, 
Office of Policy Development, Department of Homeland Security; 
Mr. Thomas Winkowski, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field 
Operations, Customs and Border Protection; Mr. John Brennan, 
Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department 
of State; Ms. Maria Luisa O'Connell, President, Border Trade 
Alliance; and Mr. Angelo Amador, Director of Immigration 
Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony from 
the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and 
private sector about preparations for and implementation of the 
WHTI at land and sea ports. Members examined the program's 
document requirements, discussed issues related to 
implementation and enforcement, and heard from the witnesses 
about potential effects on legitimate travel and commerce.
    On June 22, 2010, staff traveled to Detroit, Michigan and 
observed WHTI technology, infrastructure, and compliance at the 
Ambassador Bridge port of entry.

                           PIRACY ON THE SEAS

    On May 21, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism held a Member briefing on the security 
threat of piracy on the seas.

                    FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET REQUEST

    The Administration submitted its proposed Fiscal Year 2010 
Federal Budget request to Congress on May 7, 2009. On June 11, 
2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism held a hearing entitled ``The FY 2010 Budget 
for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border 
Protection, and the U.S. Coast Guard.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Mr. John T. Morton, Assistant 
Secretary, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department 
of Homeland Security; Mr. Jayson P. Ahern, Acting Commissioner, 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security; and Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant, U.S. Coast 
Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony from 
representatives of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Coast Guard 
about budget priorities for their respective Department of 
Homeland Security components, as expressed in the budget 
request.

                            BORDER VIOLENCE

    Within the federal government, three agencies are primarily 
responsible for investigating drug and weapons violations at 
the border. The Department of Justice's (DOJ) Drug Enforcement 
Administration (DEA) enforces the controlled substances laws 
and regulations of the United States and helps prosecute those 
organizations and principal members involved in growing, 
manufacturing, or distributing controlled substances appearing 
in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States. DOJ's 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) 
enforces the federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, 
tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson by working directly and 
in cooperation with other Federal, State and local law 
enforcement agencies. Finally, the Department of Homeland 
Security's (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uses 
its legal authority to investigate issues such as immigration 
crime, human rights violations, and human smuggling; narcotics, 
weapons and other types of smuggling; and financial crimes, 
cybercrime, and export enforcement.
    Because the cartels are often involved in dynamic criminal 
enterprises encompassing a number of illicit activities, ICE, 
DEA, and ATF may all have jurisdiction or be investigating the 
same organization or person. Where overlaps occur, agencies 
rely on memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to coordinate 
activities, delineate responsibilities, and dictate lines of 
authority. However, outdated MOUs signed prior to the creation 
of DHS, exacerbated by turf battles, have hampered law 
enforcement efforts at the border. In response, in June 2009, 
ICE signed new MOUs with DEA and ATF to better coordinate their 
narcotics and weapons investigations and provide additional 
resources to fight violence along the border.
    On July 16, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism held a hearing entitled ``Combating 
Border Violence: The Role of Interagency Coordination in 
Investigations.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. 
Kumar Kibble, Deputy Director, Office of Investigations, 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Anthony Placido, Assistant Administrator for 
Intelligence, Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of 
Justice; and Mr. Bill McMahon, Deputy Assistant Director, 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department 
of Justice.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony about 
coordination efforts between DHS and DOJ to combat border 
violence and investigate drug and weapons violations. Members 
discussed the recently signed MOUs between DEA, ATF, and ICE, 
which were intended to better coordinate investigations and 
bring additional resources to the border. Members also 
questioned the witnesses about their plans for implementing the 
MOUs and their commitment to cooperating under them.
    Following the hearing, on July 23, 2009, the Committee 
requested the Government Accountability Office (GAO) review the 
terms and conditions of the MOUs to determine whether they 
address the deficiencies GAO identified in previous work. This 
project is currently pending.

                                 SBINET

    In order to better secure America's borders, the U.S. 
government has sought to develop a technology solution to 
complement efforts to deploy additional fencing and personnel 
to the borders. The search for such a solution began in 1995 
with the initial development of the Integrated Surveillance 
Intelligence System (ISIS). Technological failures and 
ineffective management hampered the program's progress. After 
investing 10 years and $239 million in the project, the 
Department of Homeland Security (Department) ended the ISIS 
program.
    In 2003, the Department began developing the American 
Shield Initiative (ASI) with the goal of maintaining and 
modernizing ISIS while expanding the technological capabilities 
of the program. Like ISIS, ASI was intended to be a technology-
based program with ground sensors, cameras, and manned control 
centers. However, the Department abandoned the program in 2005 
without issuing any documents or seeking contractors to 
implement the ASI program.
    On November 2, 2005, the Department announced the Secure 
Border Initiative (SBI). SBI was planned as a multi-dimensional 
program to include additional border security personnel, such 
as Border Patrol agents; more tactical infrastructure, 
including pedestrian fencing and vehicle barriers; and 
increased detention capacity. SBI also included a technology 
component called SBInet, which was launched in September 2006. 
Like ISIS and ASI, SBInet was intended to create a ``virtual 
fence'' along the nation's borders using cameras, sensors, 
radar, and other equipment. SBInet represents the federal 
government's third major attempt at developing a technology 
solution for securing America's borders.
    On September 17, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, 
Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism held a hearing entitled 
``The Secure Border Initiative: SBInet Three Years Later.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Chief David Aguilar, 
Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department 
of Homeland Security; Mr. Mark Borkowski, Executive Director, 
Secure Border Initiative, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Timothy E. Peters, Vice 
President and General Manager, Global Security Systems, The 
Boeing Company; Mr. Richard Stana, Director, Homeland Security 
and Justice Issues, Government Accountability Office.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony on the 
Department's efforts to secure the nation's borders through its 
Secure Border Initiative (SBI), and particularly through 
SBInet. Members examined the status of the program three years 
after DHS awarded the SBInet contract to the Boeing Company. In 
conjunction with the hearing, GAO released the fourth in its 
series of reports on SBI requested by the Committee, entitled 
``Secure Border Initiative: Technology Deployment Delays 
Persist and the Impact of Border Fencing Has Not Been 
Assessed.''
    This hearing was the first in a series the Subcommittee 
held on the topic in the 111th Congress. Also, the hearings 
were part of the Committee's vigorous oversight of the SBInet 
program, which also included numerous briefings with DHS and 
government contractors as well as several ongoing GAO requests.

                       BORDER SECURITY OPERATIONS

    On September 23, 2009, the Members of the Subcommittee on 
Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism received a 
briefing on border security operations by representatives from 
the Department of Defense.

                       US-VISIT AIR EXIT PROGRAM

    On October 8, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism received a briefing on the status 
of US-VISIT air exit program and recently completed US-VISIT 
air exit pilot projects. The Members were briefed by 
representatives from the Department of Homeland Security.
    On January 21, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism held a Member briefing on the 
status of the exit portion of the US-VISIT program, focusing on 
pilot projects to collect biometric data of foreign travelers 
as they depart the United States at airports. Members were 
briefed by representatives from the Department of Homeland 
Security.

                      CARGO SECURITY AT LAND PORTS

    Since the Nation's cargo delivery system was designed 
primarily with accessibility and efficiency in mind, it is 
vulnerable to attempts to smuggle humans, narcotics, weapons, 
and terrorist instruments into the country. Furthermore, 
increased efforts to secure our borders between the land ports 
of entry (POEs) may cause criminal organizations to increase 
smuggling attempts through the POEs. As those attempting to 
cross or ship goods across the border illegally become more 
sophisticated, DHS must respond by developing and implementing 
measures to identify and respond to these threats. Within the 
federal government, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are the two agencies 
primarily responsible for overseeing cargo security and 
investigating security breaches at land POEs.
    On October 22, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism held a hearing entitled ``Cargo 
Security at Land Ports of Entry: Are We Meeting the 
Challenge?'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Todd 
Owen, Executive Director, Cargo and Conveyance Security, Office 
of Field Operations, Customs and Border Protection, Department 
of Homeland Security; Ms. Janice Ayala, Deputy Assistant 
Director, Office of Investigations, Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security; Ms. Colleen M. 
Kelley, National President, National Treasury Employees Union; 
and Mr. Stephen Russell, Chairman and CEO, Celadon Group, Inc., 
testifying on behalf of the American Trucking Associations.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony on the 
Department of Homeland Security's efforts to identify, 
interdict, and investigate cargo security threats at land 
border POEs. The Subcommittee examined challenges to cargo 
security and facilitation and explored what can be done to 
better address security risks while expediting legitimate 
trade. Members also questioned the witnesses about cargo 
security programs, staffing, technology, infrastructure, and 
investigations at our Nation's land borders.

                         IMMIGRATION DETENTION

    The law provides broad authority to detain aliens while 
awaiting a determination of whether they should be removed from 
the United States and mandates that certain categories of 
aliens are subject to mandatory detention. The immigration 
detention system has experienced tremendous growth since 1996, 
after passage of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant 
Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA) expanded the classes of 
noncitizens subject to mandatory detention and the number of 
deportable offenses. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 
2001 increased focus on the authority under the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (INA) to detain non-citizens in the U.S.
    The dramatic expansion of ICE's detention system has 
created numerous challenges. In recent years, media coverage 
and published reports have brought to light allegations of 
mismanagement, and mistreatment at detention facilities. These 
reports painted a disturbing picture of substandard detention 
conditions, flawed oversight, medical inattention, 
mismanagement, and ad hoc capacity expansion. In response, the 
Obama Administration demonstrated an interest in improving 
detention management by developing new detention management 
positions, outlining plans for ambitious detention reforms, and 
releasing a review of the current immigration detention system 
with recommendations.
    On December 10, 2009, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime 
and Global Counterterrorism held a hearing entitled ``Moving 
Toward More Effective Immigration Detention Management.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. Dora Schriro, 
Commissioner, New York City Department of Correction; Mr. 
Christopher L. Crane, Vice President, Detention and Removal 
Operations, American Federation of Government Employees 
National ICE Council - 118; Mr. Donald M. Kerwin, Jr., Vice 
President for Programs, Migration Policy Institute; Ms. 
Brittney Nystrom, Senior Legal Advisor, National Immigration 
Forum; and Mr. Mark Krikorian, Executive Director, Center for 
Immigration Studies.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony on the 
Department of Homeland Security's immigration detention system 
and proposed immigration detention reforms. Members questioned 
witnesses and stakeholders about challenges with the current 
detention system; received feedback about ongoing reforms; and 
heard recommendations for improved management.
    In preparation for the hearing, Committee staff traveled to 
Miami, Florida on December 9, 2009 and toured the DHS-owned 
Krome Detention Facility.

                       NATIONAL TARGETING CENTER

    On March 2, 2010, Representative Henry Cuellar, Chairman of 
the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism, conducted a site visit of U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection's National Targeting Center, located in the 
Washington, DC region. The purpose of the visit was to observe 
CBP's passenger prescreening activities, particularly in light 
of the Flight 253 incident on Christmas Day 2009, as well as 
examine CBP's efforts to screen and target U.S.-bound cargo.
    On March 2, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism conducted a site visit of the U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection's National Targeting Center in 
Reston, Virginia. Members toured the facility and held a 
briefing with officials from U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Department of Homeland Security.

       IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT VISA SECURITY PROGRAM

    On March 4, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism held a Member briefing on the U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Visa Security Program.
    On March 11, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism held a hearing entitled ``Visa 
Security and Passenger Pre-Screening Efforts in the Wake of 
Flight 253.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. 
Raymond R. Parmer, Jr., Director, Office of International 
Affairs, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department 
of Homeland Security; Mr. Thomas S. Winkowski, Assistant 
Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. 
David T. Donahue, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services, 
Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

                          FLIGHT 253 INCIDENT

    The case of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who allegedly 
attempted to ignite an explosive device on Northwest Airlines 
Flight 253 on Christmas Day 2009, refocused attention on the 
responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
and the Department of State (State) for the visa process. 
Abdulmutallab was traveling on a multi-year, multiple-entry 
tourist visa issued to him in June 2008.
    State Department officials have acknowledged that 
Abdulmutallab's father had visited the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, 
Nigeria, on November 19, 2009, to express his concerns about 
his son. Following the visit, Embassy officials sent a ``VISAS 
VIPER'' cable to the National Counterterrorism Center on 
November 20, 2009. Abdulmutallab was then entered in the 
Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE), but he was 
not nominated for the Terrorist Screening Database or the No-
Fly or Selectee lists. Furthermore, his visa was not revoked. 
On December 25, 2009, Abdulmutallab, allegedly attempted to 
ignite an explosive device while traveling from Amsterdam's 
Schiphol Airport on board Detroit-bound Northwest Airlines 
Flight 253.
    On March 11, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism held a hearing entitled ``Visa 
Security and Passenger Pre-Screening Efforts in the Wake of 
Flight 253.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. 
Raymond R. Parmer, Jr., Director, Office of International 
Affairs, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department 
of Homeland Security; Mr. Thomas S. Winkowski, Assistant 
Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. 
David T. Donahue, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services, 
Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony on the 
roles of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and 
Border Protection, and the Department of State in visa security 
and passenger pre-screening, with a particular focus on the 
Flight 253 incident. Members examined relevant protocols and 
procedures in place both at the time of and in the aftermath of 
the incident, as well as explored potential further 
enhancements to visa security and passenger prescreening.
    In order to examine events related to the attempted attack 
firsthand, Committee Staff conducted a site visit to London, 
England and Amsterdam, Netherlands from January 15 through 17, 
2010.

                                 SBINET

    SBInet is the Department of Homeland Security's program for 
acquiring, developing, integrating, and deploying an 
appropriate mix of surveillance technologies and command, 
control, communications, and intelligence technologies for 
border security. On September 21, 2006, the Department awarded 
an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to a 
team led by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems. Under this 
arrangement, Boeing serves as the prime integrator for the 
contract and operates pursuant to independent task orders.
    According to the Boeing contract signed in September 2006, 
an initial set of SBInet operational capabilities was supposed 
to be deployed along the entire southwest border in early 
fiscal year 2009, and a full set of operational capabilities 
for the southern and northern borders was to be completed by 
later in fiscal year 2009. However, there have been a series of 
technical and management problems and delays, and it is unclear 
whether DHS will continue to pursue the program beyond the 
ongoing deployments in Arizona.
    On March 18, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism and the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a joint hearing entitled 
``SBInet: Does it Pass the Border Security Test?'' The 
Subcommittees received testimony from Mr. Michael J. Fisher, 
Acting Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Mark 
Borkowski, Executive Director, Secure Border Initiative Program 
Executive Office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Randolph C. Hite, 
Director, IT Architecture & Systems Issues, Government 
Accountability Office; and Mr. Roger A. Krone, President, 
Network and Space Systems, Boeing Defense, Space and Security, 
the Boeing Company.
    On June 17, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism and the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight continued its joint hearing 
entitled ``SBInet: Does it Pass the Border Security Test?'' The 
Subcommittees received testimony from Mr. Randolph C. Hite, 
Director, IT Architecture & Systems Issues, Government 
Accountability Office; Mr. Mark Borkowski, Executive Director, 
Secure Border Initiative Program Executive Office, U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. 
Michael J. Fisher, Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. 
Roger A. Krone, President, Network and Space Systems, Boeing 
Defense, Space and Security, the Boeing
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony on the 
status of Department's efforts to implement SBInet, with 
particular emphasis on testing of SBInet systems. The hearing 
coincided with the release of a Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) report on the program requested by the Committee, 
entitled ``Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Address 
Testing and Performance Limitations that Place Key Technologies 
at Risk.''
    The continuation of the hearing focused on the challenges 
the program had experienced to date, as well as implications 
for the future of the program. In conjunction with the hearing, 
GAO released another report on the program requested by the 
Committee, entitled ``Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to 
Reconsider its Proposed Investment in Key Technology Program.''
    Partially as a result of the Committee's longstanding 
vigorous oversight of the SBInet program, Homeland Security 
Secretary Janet Napolitano ordered a review of the program in 
January 2010. The results of that review have not yet been 
announced, but it appears likely that DHS will decide to pursue 
alternative border security solutions rather than continue with 
SBInet.

                       BORDER SECURITY TECHNOLOGY

    On April 12, 2010, Representative Henry Cuellar, Chairman 
of the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism, led a site visit to Laredo, Texas to observe 
a border security operation by the Departments of Homeland 
Security and Defense.

                           MERIDA INITIATIVE

    On October 22, 2007, the United States and Mexico announced 
the Merida Initiative, a package of U.S. counterdrug and 
anticrime assistance for Mexico and Central America that would 
begin in FY2008 and last through FY2010. This announcement 
signaled a major diplomatic step forward for U.S.-Mexican 
counterdrug and security cooperation. Congress has appropriated 
some $1.3 billion for Merida programs in Mexico in annual 
appropriations, and discussions have turned to what the next 
steps for the program should be, particularly in light of 
persistent cartel activity in Mexico and concerns about 
potential spillover in the U.S.-Mexico border region. The 
purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony about U.S.-
Mexico security cooperation, with a particular focus on the 
Merida Initiative. Members questioned witnesses about progress 
with implementing the Merida Initiative, efforts to address 
trafficking and associated violence in the U.S.-Mexico border 
region, and the future of security cooperation between the two 
nations.
    On May 27, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security's 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism 
and the Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Western 
Hemisphere held a joint hearing entitled ``U.S.-Mexico Security 
Cooperation: Next Steps for the Merida Initiative.'' The 
Subcommittees received testimony from Ms. Roberta S. Jacobson, 
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere 
Affairs, Department of State; Ms. Mariko Silver, Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Policy/Acting Assistant Secretary for 
International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. 
Alonzo R. Pena, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations, U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Allen Gina, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Office 
of Intelligence and Operations Coordination, Customs and Border 
Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Ms. Shannon K. 
O'Neil, Douglas Dillon Fellow for Latin America Studies, 
Council on Foreign Relations; Mr. Bill McDonald, Rancher, 
Douglas, Arizona; and Hon. John D. Negroponte, Vice Chairman, 
McLarty Associate.

                        BORDER SECURITY THREATS

    On June 24, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism held a classified Member briefing on 
border security threats. Representatives from the Department of 
Homeland Security's Intelligence and Analysis, Customs and 
Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the 
U.S. Coast Guard, and from the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
were present.

                        UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Air 
and Marine (OAM) is the world's largest aviation and maritime 
law enforcement organization. OAM's mission is to protect the 
American people and the nation's critical infrastructure 
through the coordinated use of integrated air and marine 
forces. OAM is charged with detecting, interdicting, and 
preventing acts of terrorism and the unlawful movement of 
people, illegal drugs and other contraband toward or across the 
borders of the United States. Among its aircraft, OAM operates 
a fleet of Predator B Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs). CBP's UAS 
program is focused on helping identify and intercept illegal 
cross-border and maritime activity. The program also supports 
disaster relief efforts of other Department of Homeland 
Security components.
    On July 15, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism held a hearing entitled ``The Role of 
Unmanned Aerial Systems in Border Security.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Michael C. Kostelnik, Major General, 
(Ret. USAF), Assistant Commissioner, Office of Air and Marine, 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security; Rear Admiral Vincent B. Atkins, Assistant Commandant 
for Capability (CG-7), United States Coast Guard, Department of 
Homeland Security; Ms. Nancy Kalinowski, Vice President, System 
Operations Services, Air Traffic Organization, Federal Aviation 
Administration; and Mr. John M. Allen, Director, Flight 
Standards Service, Federal Aviation Administration.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony about 
DHS' use of UASs in carrying out its border and maritime 
security missions. The Subcommittee examined the strengths and 
limitations of current UAS deployments along our borders, 
coordination and cooperation issues among relevant agencies, 
safety considerations, and plans for future UAS deployment.
    On July 16, 2010, following the hearing, Subcommittee 
Chairman Cuellar wrote OAM Assistant Commissioner Kostelnik to 
request interdiction metrics directly attributable to UAS 
surveillance. The Committee will continue to monitor this issue 
and the program's effectiveness.

                            ALIEN SMUGGLING

    Alien smuggling is defined as the importation of a person, 
with his or her consent, across an international border, in 
violation of one or more countries' immigration laws. Alien 
smuggling is a transnational crime generating revenues 
estimated to total billions of dollars annually and is 
recognized as a significant and growing threat to the security 
of the U.S. While some aliens are smuggled into this country 
seeking economic opportunities, others enter as part of 
criminal enterprises and pose a risk to public safety. Along 
the southwest border in particular, alien smuggling activities 
pose a risk to law enforcement, border communities, and 
smuggled aliens.
    On July 22, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism held a hearing entitled ``Enhancing 
DHS' Efforts to Disrupt Alien Smuggling Across Our Borders.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. James A. Dinkins, 
Executive Associate Director, Homeland Security Investigations, 
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr. Michael J. Fisher, Chief of the Border 
Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of 
Homeland Security; The Honorable Terry Goddard, Attorney 
General, State of Arizona; Mr. Richard M. Stana, Director, 
Homeland Security and Justice Issues, Government Accountability 
Office; and Ms. Janice Kephart, Director of National Security 
Policy, Center for Immigration Studies.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony on the 
Department of Homeland Security's efforts to identify and 
disrupt alien smuggling. Members examined ongoing efforts to 
combat such smuggling and discussed suggestions for 
strengthening efforts to address the problem. The hearing 
coincided with the release of the GAO report, requested by the 
Committee and Rep. Harry Mitchell, entitled ``Alien Smuggling: 
DHS Needs to Better Leverage Investigative Resources and 
Measure Program Performance Along the Southwest Border.''
    Based on the GAO report's recommendations, ICE has taken 
steps to enhance its investigative assets to combat alien 
smuggling. In particular, ICE is reviewing its financial 
investigative techniques and evaluating the expansion of its 
Law Enforcement Agency Response (LEAR) Program in order to 
better allocate agent resources.

                      BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

    On September 29, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, 
Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism held a Classified Member 
briefing on border and maritime security updates.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Border Violence: An Examination of DHS Strategies and 
        Resources.'' March 12, 2009. (Serial No. 111-7)
``Human Trafficking: Recent Trends'' March 19, 2009. (Serial 
        No. 111-11)
``Implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative at Land 
        and Sea Ports: Are We Ready?'' May 7, 2009. (Serial No. 
        111-18)
``The FY 2010 Budget for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
        Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Coast 
        Guard.'' June 11, 2009. (Serial No. 111-24)
``Combating Border Violence: The Role of Interagency 
        Coordination in Investigations.'' July 16, 2009. 
        (Serial No. 111-29)
``The Secure Border Initiative: SBInet Three Years Later.'' 
        September 17, 2009. (Serial No. 111-35)
``Cargo Security at Land Ports of Entry: Are We Meeting the 
        Challenge?'' October 22, 2009. (Serial No. 111-40)
``Moving Toward More Effective Immigration Detention 
        Management.'' December 10, 2009. (Serial No. 111-47)
``Visa Security and Passenger Pre-Screening Efforts in the Wake 
        of Flight 253.'' March 11, 2010. (Serial No. 111-55)
``SBInet: Does it Pass the Border Security Test?'' (Joint 
        hearing with the Subcommittee on Management, 
        Investigations, and Oversight) March 18 and June 17, 
        2010. (Serial No. 111-59)
``U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation: Next Steps for the Merida 
        Initiative.''(Joint hearing with the Subcommittee on 
        Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism and the 
        Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Western 
        Hemisphere. May 27, 2010. (Serial No. 111-68)
``The Role of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Border Security.'' 
        July 15, 2010. (Serial No. 111-75)
``Enhancing DHS' Efforts to Disrupt Alien Smuggling Across Our 
        Borders.'' July 22, 2010. (Serial No. 111-76)
       Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight

             Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania, Chairman

        Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon
        Bill Pascrell, Jr, New 
        Jersey
        Al Green, Texas
        Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio
        Bennie G. Thompson, 
        Mississippi (Ex Officio)      Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
                                      Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
                                      Daniel E. Lungren, California
                                      Peter T. King, New York           
                                       (Ex Officio)
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    The Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and 
Oversight held 12 days of hearings and received testimony from 
45 witnesses.
    On February 4, 2009, the Subcommittee met to organize.

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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee



 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY COMPONENT PRIVACY OFFICER ACT OF 2009

                               H.R. 1617

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for a 
privacy official within each component of the Department of 
Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 5170, the Department of Homeland Security Component 
Privacy Officer Act of 2008, was introduced in the House by Mr. 
Carney and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi on January 28, 2008, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 5170 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
    On June 26, 2008, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight was discharged from consideration 
of H.R. 5170.
    On June 26, 2008, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 5170 and ordered the bill reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote. The Committee reported H.R. 5170 
to the House on July 10, 2008, as H.Rpt. 110-755.
    The House considered H.R. 5170 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 28 and 30, 2008, and passed the bill on July 30, 
2008, by voice vote.
    H.R. 5170 was received in the Senate on July 31, 2008, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.

111th Congress
    H.R. 1617 was introduced in the House on March 19, 2009, by 
Mr. Carney and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred solely 
to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On March 24, 2009, the House considered H.R. 1617 under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the bill by a \2/3\ recorded 
vote of 412 yeas and 16 nays (Roll No. 147).
    H.R. 1617 was received in the Senate on March 26, 2009, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

                     BERRY AMENDMENT EXTENSION ACT

                               H.R. 3116

To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from procuring 
certain items directly related to the national security unless 
the items are grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the 
United States, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

110th Congress
    In the 110th Congress, H.R. 917 was introduced in the House 
on February 8, 2007, by Mr. Hayes and 15 original co-sponsors, 
and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 917 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Management, Investigations, and Oversight.

111th Congress
    H.R. 3116 was introduced in the House on July 13, 2009, by 
Mr. Kissell, and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 3116 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight.
    The House considered H.R. 3116 under Suspension of the 
Rules on September 15, 2010, and passed the measure by voice 
vote.

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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


                  DHS WORKFORCE: PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST

    Since its creation, the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) has struggled with employee morale and satisfaction. In 
both its 2004 and 2006 Federal Human Capital Surveys (FHCS), 
the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) found that DHS ranked 
among the lowest cabinet departments and independent agencies 
in employee morale. In April 2008 DHS released results of its 
first Annual Employee Survey for 2007 with 91% of the workforce 
respondents indicating that they believe the work they do is 
important but also indicating significant concerns regarding 
DHS's pay, performance and promotion practices.
    In January 2009, OPM released the results of it 2008 
Federal Human Capital Survey, which showed DHS is slightly 
trending upward in some areas. According to the survey, DHS 
ranked among the ``most improved'' in Leadership and Knowledge 
Management, Results-Oriented Performance Culture, Talent 
Management, and Job Satisfaction. More specifically, DHS 
improved over its 2006 ratings in both job satisfaction (33rd 
of 36 Federal agencies) and results-oriented performance 
culture (35th of 37 Federal agencies). However, DHS still 
remained 35th out of 37th on leadership and knowledge 
management, and declined from 33rd to 34th on talent 
management. DHS's rankings were so low in each of these 
categories that several components, including CBP, NPPD and 
ICE, achieved higher marks than DHS as a whole.
    On March 5, 2009, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a hearing entitled ``Putting 
People First: A Way Forward for the Homeland Security 
Workforce.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Ms. 
Colleen M. Kelley, National President, National Treasury 
Employees Union; Mr. John Gage, National President, American 
Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO; Ms. Carol A. 
Bonosaro, President, Senior Executives Association; and Mr. Max 
Stier, President and CEO, Partnership for Public Service.
    The purpose of the hearing was to take testimony to examine 
if DHS management was addressing longstanding personnel 
challenges. Members explored challenges such as low morale, 
lack of a common culture, inadequate tools and resources, and 
the lack of diversity at DHS and questioned witnesses on a 
better path forward.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Subcommittee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on human capital policies at 
DHS.

      U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine, has used unmanned 
aerial vehicles to conduct surveillance along the border 
between the United States and Mexico. The use of UAVs allows 
CBP to conduct missions in areas that are difficult to access 
or considered too high risk for personnel. These unique systems 
provide CBP with a remotely piloted asset that allows for a 
persistent, broad area of surveillance along the Nation's 
borders.
    On March 19, 2009, the Subcommittee held a Member Briefing 
on CBP's UAV program. Michael C. Kostelnik, Major General, USAF 
(Ret), Assistant Commissioner, Office of CBP A&M, served as the 
primary briefer. Briefers explained to members how CBP utilizes 
its UAVs in furthering its mission to detect, interdict and 
prevent acts of terrorism and the unlawful movement of people, 
illegal drugs and other contraband toward or across the borders 
of the Untied States. UAVs are also used to assist DHS 
components in fulfilling homeland security missions, such as 
monitoring and surveillance during major hurricanes and 
tornadoes. Members conducted oversight of the costs of 
operating an adequate UAVs, pilot and instructor shortages and 
coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration.

                        ST. ELIZABETH'S PROJECT

    Since its inception, the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) and its components have been dispersed throughout the 
National Capital Region (NCR). In the Washington, DC area, DHS 
has seven core components in 85 buildings, accounting for 
approximately 7 million gross square feet of government owned 
or leased office space. According to DHS officials, this 
diffusion of personnel adversely impacts critical coordination, 
communication and cooperation among the components in the 
preparation for and response to natural disasters and terrorist 
threats. DHS argues that consolidation of its headquarters 
operations will achieve greater efficiencies, improve mission 
integration, and enhance the security of its facilities. The 
location chosen as best suited for this consolidation is the 
West Campus of St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Southeast 
Washington, DC.
    On March 26, 2009, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a hearing entitled 
``Consolidating DHS: An Update on the St. Elizabeth's 
Project.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Donald 
Bathurst, Chief Administrative Officer, Department of Homeland 
Security; and Mr. William (Bill) Guerin, Assistant Commissioner 
for Construction Programs, Public Buildings Service, General 
Services Administration.
    The purpose of this hearing was to receive an update from 
DHS and the General Services Administration (GSA) on the steps 
taken to ensure a seamless transition for all components of DHS 
to the St. Elizabeth's site. The consolidation of DHS 
headquarters is a massive undertaking with numerous 
procurements, making it the largest federal government 
construction effort since the building of the Pentagon.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Subcommittee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on the St. Elizabeth's project 
by conducting frequent meetings with DHS and GSA to ascertain 
construction scheduling and cost as well as interagency 
coordination. In addition to conducting oversight meetings, 
Committee Members and Staff also conducted site visits to 
review progress on four separate occasions.
    On February 20, 2010, the Subcommittee conducted a site 
visit of the St. Elizabeth's campus. The purpose of the site 
visit was to tour the facility and observe the steps that have 
been taken to further DHS Headquarters Consolidation 
Initiative.
    On March 20, 2010, Representative Christopher Carney, 
Chairman of the Subcommittee, led a Member tour of the St. 
Elizabeth's grounds to conduct oversight of construction and 
other ongoing activities in furtherance of DHS Headquarters 
Consolidation effort at St. Elizabeth's.
    Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight 
Ranking Member Gus Bilirakis also led a tour of the St. 
Elizabeth's grounds on March 23, 2010.
    On June 22, 2010, Chairman Carney conducted a site visit of 
the St. Elizabeth's campus. The purpose of the site visit was 
to tour the facility and assess the progress that has been made 
to further DHS Headquarters Consolidation Initiative.
    On November 10, 2010, Subcommittee Staff conducted a site 
visit of the St. Elizabeth's campus. The purpose of the site 
visit was to oversee ongoing construction and ensure that the 
project is proceeding with the scheduled timeline and budget 
authorities.

                    FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET REQUEST

    On May 7, 2009, the President submitted the Fiscal Year 
(FY) 2010 Budget Request to the Congress. In the Budget 
request, the President requested $55.11 billion in total budget 
authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), a 
$2.63 billion (5%) increase over the FY 2009 enacted budget. 
The budget request in net discretionary spending for 
Departmental Management and Operations was $907.6 million and 
1,557 Full Time Employees (FTE). This request represents a 
difference of $60.1 million and 251FTE over the FY 2009 enacted 
request of $844.5 million and 1,306 FTE.
    On May 12, 2009, the Subcommittee held a budget briefing 
with Hon. Elaine C. Duke, Acting Under Secretary for Management 
to review DHS's management budget priorities for FY 2010.
    On June 4, 2009, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a hearing entitled ``The FY 
2010 Budget for Departmental Management and Operations at 
DHS.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. Elaine C. 
Duke, Acting Under Secretary for Management, Department of 
Homeland Security. The hearing provided Subcommittee Members 
with the opportunity to explore the President's proposed FY 
2010 Budget provisions. During the hearing, Members examined 
challenges DHS faced regarding human capital management, 
financial system consolidation, acquisition policies, 
information security, and DHS-wide integration and sought to 
ensure that the requested amounts were sufficient to meet those 
challenges and provide a way forward for the new Departmental 
leadership.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Subcommittee and its staff 
worked with the other Congressional Committees to ensure 
appropriate funding for the Department.

  DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY DISABILITY AND SPECIAL NEEDS POLICY 
                                  TEAM

    On May 20, 2009, Committee staff received a briefing on the 
work of the Disability Policy and Special Needs Policy Team 
from the Director for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 
Programs, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL). 
During the briefing, staff was provided with an outline of the 
Disability and Special Needs Policy Team's work and 
accomplishments.
    The CRCL Disability Policy and Special Needs Team 
integrates and coordinates disability, civil rights, and 
special needs policy across DHS; provides technical assistance 
to DHS components in the implementation of disability policy; 
and provides guidance to DHS leadership and components on civil 
rights and civil liberties issues involving individuals with 
disabilities and special needs.
    On July 21, 2009, the Subcommittee held a Member briefing 
on the work of DHS Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties' 
Disability and Special Needs Policy Team. Members received the 
briefing from Mr. Timothy J. Keefer, Acting Officer for Civil 
Rights and Civil Liberties, DHS and Ms. Claudia Gordon, Senior 
Policy Advisor, Disability and Special Needs Policy Team, 
Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, DHS. The Disability 
Policy and Special Needs Policy Team works throughout DHS in 
addition to coordinating with twenty-five other federal 
agencies, as the lead agency, through its work with the 
Interagency Coordinating Council.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Subcommittee and its staff 
continued to conduct extensive oversight on disability and 
special needs policies at DHS.
    On July 21, 2009, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a Member briefing on the 
work of the DHS Civil Rights and Civil Liberties' Disability 
and Special Needs Policy Team.

              FEDERAL AIR MARSHAL SERVICE PERSONNEL ISSUES

    Federal Air Marshals (FAMS) are deployed on flights around 
the world and within the United States to protect U.S. air 
passengers and crew from harm. In the past, Subcommittee 
oversight has revealed that FAMS' struggle with varied 
personnel issues which have impacted morale and caused the 
agency public embarrassment. However, in recent years, 
improvements have been made but challenges remain.
    One area of challenge for FAMS has been access to open 
communication channels between ``rank-and-file'' air marshals 
and upper management. Although improvements have been made in 
this area, anecdotal evidence received by the Committee and 
filings in several court cases indicate that air marshals 
remain fearful of retaliatory assignments, promotion denials, 
and pay inequities that result from air marshals vocalizing 
their concerns regarding aviation security measures, training, 
and personnel policies. As a result, Committee staff conducted 
several briefings and Member-level meetings to examine steps 
that have been put in place to foster better communication 
between air marshals and management and further inquire into 
whistleblower protections and claims of retaliation.
    Committee staff interviews with FAMS officials also 
revealed that written polices regarding appropriate 
disciplinary actions did not exist. As a result, FAMS received 
inconsistent and reportedly, unfair, treatment when rule 
violations occur.
    The purpose of the hearing was to examine personnel and 
workforce issues that exist at the FAMS. Members received 
testimony regarding changes that have been implemented in an 
effort to overcome past challenges, had the opportunity to 
question the witnesses regarding shortcomings that still exist, 
and offered solutions for additional improvement.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Subcommittee and its staff 
continued to conduct extensive oversight on FAMS. On March 4, 
2010, the Subcommittee held Classified Member briefing on the 
FAMS personnel issues.
    On July 23, 2009, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a hearing entitled 
``Protecting the Protectors: Examining the Personnel Challenges 
Facing the Federal Air Marshal Service.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Mr. Robert Bray, Assistant 
Administrator/Director, Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air 
Marshal Service, Transportation Security Administration, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Stephen Lord, Director, 
Homeland Security and Justice Issues, Government Accountability 
Office; and Mr. Jon Adler, National President, Federal Law 
Enforcement Officers Association.

   CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AIR AND MARINE PREDATOR OPERATIONS 
                                FACILITY

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine, has used unmanned 
aerial vehicles to conduct surveillance along the border 
between the United States and Mexico. UAVs allow CBP to conduct 
missions in areas that are difficult to access or considered 
too high risk for manned personnel. These unique systems 
provide CBP with a remotely piloted asset that allows for a 
persistent, broad area of surveillance of the Nation's borders.
    On August 12 through 14, 2009, the Subcommittee on 
Management, Investigations, and Oversight Committee on Homeland 
Security conducted a site visit to Tucson and Ft. Huachuca, 
Arizona. The Subcommittee toured the Customs and Border 
Protection Air and Marine Predator Operations Facility in Ft. 
Huachuca, and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement 
undercover facility in Tucson.

              ONE DHS - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONSOLIDATION

    Since its inception, the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) has recognized the need to integrate its myriad financial 
management systems, which used to account for approximately $40 
billion in appropriated funds. When DHS was created in March 
2003 it merged 22 diverse agencies under one umbrella. As a 
result of this multi-agency consolidation, it inherited 19 
different financial management systems from legacy components.
    Since that time, DHS has combined some of these systems and 
is now operating from thirteen disparate systems that are 
unable to exchange information. Despite the slight downward 
shift in the number of systems being used, Committee oversight 
has revealed that DHS has still struggled to create a 
consolidated financial management system that is consistent 
with federal government standards set forth in OMB Circulars A-
123, A-130 and A-127, requirements established by the General 
Service Administration's Federal Systems Information Office, 
and the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (P.L. 104-
208).
    On October 29, 2009, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a hearing entitled 
``Creating `One DHS' Part I: Standardizing Department of 
Homeland Security Financial Management.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Mr. James L. Taylor, Deputy Inspector 
General, Department of Homeland Security; Ms. Kay L. Daly, 
Director, Financial Management and Assurance Issues, Government 
Accountability Office; and Ms. Peggy Sherry, Acting Chief 
Financial Office, Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of this hearing was to examine DHS's disparate 
financial management systems; the steps DHS is taking to unify 
its financial operations into one integrated, standardized, 
auditable system; and measures that can be utilized to ensure 
that DHS's methodologies will meet existing standards and 
protocols. During the hearing GAO released its preliminary 
findings and recommendations from its report: Financial 
Management Systems, DHS Lacks a Clear Strategy to Successfully 
Consolidate its Existing Disparate Systems..
    At the Chairman's direction, the Subcommittee and its staff 
continued to conduct extensive oversight on financial 
management consolidation at DHS. On March 26, 2010, Chairman 
Thompson and Subcommittee Chairman Carney wrote to DHS Deputy 
Secretary Jane Holl Lute requesting that the award of the 
contract for Transformation and Systems Consolidation (TASC), a 
computer systems intended to consolidate and integrate the 
department's enterprise financial, acquisition and asset 
management systems, be delayed until the Committee received 
additional assurances that the program was ready to proceed.
    On June 28, 2010, the White House's Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) issued a Memorandum directing an immediate 
review of all Financial Systems Information Technology Projects 
under consideration within the federal government. TASC fell 
under the purview of this Memorandum. On July 16, 2010, both 
Chairman Thompson and Subcommittee Chairman Carney sent a 
letter to DHS Under Secretary for Management reiterating the 
Committee's concern regarding the project and inquiring into 
DHS's compliance with the OMB Memorandum. The Committee 
followed up with the OMB process by sending OMB a letter on 
September 16, 2010 requesting that the OMB Financial Review 
Board take the Committee' concerns under advisement during 
their review of the TASC procurement.
    On May 25, 2010, the Chair and Ranking Minority Member of 
the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight 
sent a letter to the Chair and Ranking Minority Member of the 
Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Committee on 
Appropriations expressing their concerns about TASC and 
requesting that funding be withheld until such time that it has 
been determinedthat the program will meet certain requirements.

     ONE DHS - DATA CENTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSOLIDATION

    On November 12, 2009, the Subcommittee conducted a site 
visit to Stennis, Mississippi. The Subcommittee toured the 
National Center for Critical Information Processing and 
Storage, which houses Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) 
primary Data Center in furtherance of Subcommittee's continuing 
oversight of DHS' effort to consolidate its Data Centers from 
19 separate locations to two, the largest of which is located 
in Stennis, MS. The Committee followed up on information 
obtained during the tour by conducting briefings with DHS.

                  QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW

    The primary mission of the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) is to ``prevent terrorist attacks within the United 
States, reduce the vulnerability of the United States to 
terrorism, and minimize the damage, and assist in the recovery 
from terrorist attacks that do occur in the United States.'' To 
assist the DHS in achieving this goal, in the Implementing 
Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-
53) Congress mandated that the Department complete a 
Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR), patterned after 
the Department of Defense's Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). 
The QHSR is a comprehensive assessment outlining its long-term 
strategy and priorities for homeland security and guidance on 
the Department's programs, assets, capabilities, budget, 
policies, and authorities. According to the statute, the first 
QHSR was required to be submitted to Congress by December 31, 
2009, as mandated by section 2401 of the ``Implementing 
Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007'' (P.L. 110-
53).
    On November 19, 2009, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a Member briefing on the 
Department of Homeland Security Quadrennial Homeland Security 
Review. The briefing provided Members an opportunity to examine 
the Department's actions regarding the preparation of its first 
QHSR and to ensure its timely issuance.
    The briefing was the continuation of ongoing oversight of 
the QHSR process, which included a letter written to the Deputy 
Assistant Secretary for Policy on February 17, 2009 regarding 
the Committee's expectations concerning the QHSR and inquiring 
into the status of its preparation. That letter was followed by 
briefings with DHS and correspondence to Deputy Secretary Lute 
on August 11, 2009, which set forth the Committee's displeasure 
with DHS's lack of meaningful progress on the QHSR. On 
September 23, 2009, Subcommittee Chairman Christopher Carney 
and DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy met to discuss 
delays associated with the QHSR, the projected timeline and the 
anticipated content. Upon the QSHR's release, the Committee 
conducted follow-up conferences with DHS to discuss the review.
    The Committee received the public version of the final 
report, entitled ``Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Report: 
A Strategic Framework for a Secure Homeland'' on February 1, 
2010, just over a month past the deadline for submission of the 
report to Congress. The document was released to the public on 
the following day.
    On April 29, 2010, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a hearing entitled ``Laying 
the Framework for the Task Ahead: An Examination of the 
Department of Homeland Security's Quadrennial Homeland Security 
Review.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. Jane 
Holl Lute, Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security; 
Dr. James Carafano, Deputy Director, The Kathryn and Shelby 
Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies and Director, 
Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, 
The Heritage Foundation.
    The purpose of this hearing was to examine DHS's completion 
of its first QHSR. Members were provided with the opportunity 
to examine DHS's process for completing the QHSR; its plans for 
implementing the new policies contained within the document; 
and determine whether the final product met the requirements 
set forth in statute.

                         MEDICAL SURGE CAPACITY

    Prior to the Presidential transition, the Homeland Security 
Advisory Council identified the top ten challenges for the next 
Secretary of Homeland Security. One challenge identified was 
the need to close the gap in medical surge capacity, which is 
defined as the health care system's ability to quickly expand 
normal service capacity in response to a sharp increase in 
demand for medical care. This field hearing, located in 
Danville, PA, examined how DHS coordinates with the Department 
of Health and Human Services, local hospital facilities, and 
public health officials in establishing and coordinating a 
national medical response strategy during an act of terrorism 
or public health threat, including biological, chemical or 
radiological events.
    On January 25, 2010, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a field hearing in Danville, 
Pennsylvania entitled ``Is the Medical Community Ready if 
Disaster or Terrorism Strikes: Closing the Gap in Medical Surge 
Capacity.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. Tilman 
Jolly, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Medical Readiness, 
Department of Homeland Security; Dr. Gregg A. Pane, Director, 
National Health Care Preparedness Programs, Office of 
Preparedness and Emergency Operations, Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Department of Health 
and Human Services; Ms. Shannon Fitzgerald, Director, 
Pennsylvania Office of Public Health Preparedness, Pennsylvania 
Department of Health; Ms. Cynthia A. Bascetta, Director, Health 
Care, Government Accountability Office; Dr. John J. 
Skiendzielewski, Director, Emergency Medicine Services, 
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania; Dr. Michael 
O'Keefe, President & Chief Executive Officer, Evangelical 
Community Hospital, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania; Mr. Robert A. 
Kane, Vice President of Operations, Susquehanna Health, 
Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and Mr. Gary A. Carnes, President 
and Chief Executive Officer, All Children's Health System, St. 
Petersburg, Florida.
    The purpose of the hearing was to examine the Department's 
efforts to enable National medical surge capacity during a 
catastrophic incident. During the hearing, particular emphasis 
and oversight was placed on Homeland Security Presidential 
Directive 21, which requires the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services in conjunction with the Secretary to develop ``an 
operational concept for the medical response to catastrophic 
health events that is substantively distinct from and broader 
than that which guides day-to-day operations.''
    At the Chairman's direction, the Subcommittee and its staff 
continued to conduct extensive oversight on the medical surge 
capacity at DHS.

          DEPARTMENT ON HOMELAND SECURITY CONFERENCE SPENDING

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conducts 
conferences for a variety of purposes, including employee and 
stakeholder training, information sharing, and mission support. 
During fiscal years 2005-2007, DHS reportedly spent 
approximately $110 million on conference-related activities - 
spending approximately $60 million in direct costs and an 
additional $50 million identified as salary expenses for 
employees attending conferences.
    On September 20, 2007, Chairman Bennie Thompson requested 
that DHS Inspector General (IG) examine DHS's spending on 
conference-related activities. In particular, the IG was asked 
to provide the Committee with information regarding the total 
amount spent by DHS on producing or facilitating the production 
of conferences, retreats and other off-site activities, 
arranged by component agency or purchasing authority.
    On February 4, 2010, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations and Oversight held a hearing entitled 
``Furthering the Mission or Having Fun: Lax Travel Policies 
Costs DHS Millions.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Ms. Elaine Duke, Undersecretary for Management, Department of 
Homeland Security; and Mr. Carlton Mann, Assistant Inspector 
General for Inspections, Office of Inspector General, 
Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of the hearing was to examine IG's audit of the 
amount of taxpayer dollars DHS spent on conferences, retreats, 
and other offsite activities; in addition to the lack of 
internal controls governing policies, oversight, and reporting 
of conference planning and spending practices. During the 
hearing, the Office of Inspector General released its 
previously embargoed report, entitled ``DHS Conference Spending 
Practices and Oversight.'' The report found that during fiscal 
years 2005 - 2007, DHS spent approximately $110 million on 
conference-related activities.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Subcommittee and its staff 
continued to conduct extensive oversight on conference spending 
at DHS. On October 15, 2010 Chairman Thompson sent a letter to 
Under Secretary for Management at DHS Rafael Borras to ensure 
that DHS followed through with the IG recommendations, 
including establishing common practices to review and approve 
travel and conference requests.

                                 SBINET

    On November 2, 2005, the Department announced the Secure 
Border Initiative (SBI). SBI was planned as a multi-dimensional 
program to include additional border security personnel, such 
as Border Patrol agents; more tactical infrastructure, 
including pedestrian fencing and vehicle barriers, and 
increased detention capacity. SBI also includes a technology 
component called SBInet, which was launched in September 2006. 
Like ISIS and ASI, SBInet is intended to create a ``virtual 
fence'' along the nation's borders using cameras, sensors, 
radar, and other equipment. SBInet is the federal government's 
third major attempt at developing a technology solution for 
securing America's borders.
    On March 18, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism and the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a joint hearing entitled 
``SBInet: Does it Pass the Border Security Test?'' The 
Subcommittees received testimony from Mr. Michael J. Fisher, 
Acting Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Mark 
Borkowski, Executive Director, Secure Border Initiative Program 
Executive Office, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Randolph C. Hite, 
Director, IT Architecture & Systems Issues, Government 
Accountability Office; and Mr. Roger A. Krone, President, 
Network and Space Systems, Boeing Defense, Space and Security, 
the Boeing Company.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony on 
DHS's efforts to secure the nation's borders through its Secure 
Border Initiative (SBI), and particularly through the 
technology component of SBI, known as SBInet. The hearing gave 
Subcommittee members the opportunity to question DHS, 
Government Accountability Office (GAO), and private sector 
witnesses about the status of the program, with particular 
emphasis on testing of SBInet systems. The hearing coincided 
with the release of GAO's report on the program, entitled 
``Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Address Testing and 
Performance Limitations that Place Key Technologies at Risk.''
    On June 17, 2010, the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
Global Counterterrorism and the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight continued its joint hearing 
entitled ``SBInet: Does it Pass the Border Security Test?'' The 
Subcommittees received testimony from Mr. Randolph C. Hite, 
Director, IT Architecture & Systems Issues, Government 
Accountability Office; Mr. Mark Borkowski, Executive Director, 
Secure Border Initiative Program Executive Office, U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. 
Michael J. Fisher, Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. 
Roger A. Krone, President, Network and Space Systems, Boeing 
Defense, Space and Security, the Boeing Company.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony on 
DHS's efforts to secure the nation's borders through SBInet. 
The hearing gave Members an opportunity to question DHS, GAO, 
and private sector witnesses about the status of the program, 
with particular emphasis placed on DHS' management of SBInet. 
During this hearing, GAO released its latest SBInet report 
entitled, ``Secure Border Initiative: DHS Needs to Reconsider 
its Proposed Investment in Key Technology Program.''
    At the Chairman's direction, the Subcommittee and its staff 
continued to conduct extensive oversight on the SBInet program.

                           PIPELINE SECURITY

    The national pipeline system is an extensive mode of 
transportation with unique infrastructure security 
characteristics and requirements. Virtually all the critical 
pipeline infrastructure is owned or operated by private 
entities. Over 2.5 million miles of petroleum and natural gas 
transmission pipeline operated by more than 3,000 companies 
crisscross the United States. Pipelines deliver approximately 
two-thirds of the petroleum products and almost all of the 
natural gas in the United States. These pipelines are integral 
to the U.S. energy supply and have vital links to other 
critical infrastructure, such as power plants, airports, and 
military bases.
    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is the 
lead federal agency for security in all modes of 
transportation, including pipelines. Pipeline security 
activities at TSA are led by the Pipeline Security Division 
(PSD) within the agency's Office of Transportation Sector 
Network Management. The agency oversees industry's 
identification and protection of pipelines by developing 
security standards; implementing measures to mitigate security 
risk; building stakeholder relations; and monitoring compliance 
with security standards, requirements, and regulation. In an 
effort to reduce risk, TSA conducts corporate security reviews, 
critical facility inspections, and security training and 
exercises for both government and private sector pipeline 
personnel.
    On April 19, 2010, the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight held a field hearing in Plant 
City, Florida entitled ``Unclogging Pipeline Security: Are the 
Lines of Responsibility Clear?'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. Jack Fox, General Manager, Pipeline 
Security, Transportation Sector Network Management, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Jeffrey Wiese, Associate Administrator for 
Pipeline Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
Administration, Department of Transportation; Mr. Paul W. 
Parfomak, Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy, 
Congressional Research Service, The Library of Congress; Mr. 
Gary L. Forman, Chair, Pipeline Sector Coordinating Council; 
Mr. Larry Gispert, Director, Hillsborough County Emergency 
Management, Tampa, Florida; Mr. Ron Rogers, Assistant Chief - 
Administration, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Tampa, 
Florida; and Col. Ed Duncan, Commander, Department of 
Operational Support, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, 
Tampa, Florida.
    The purpose of the field hearing was to examine the 
security of the Nation's pipeline networks, which transmit oil 
and gas across the United States and have vital links to 
critical infrastructure, such as power plants, airports, and 
military bases. These systems present unique homeland security 
challenges as they are vulnerable to both accidents and 
terrorist attacks. Members had the opportunity to explore 
existing management agreements between DHS and the Department 
of Transportation (DOT) as well as to ascertain how DHS and DOT 
coordinate with local officials and industry.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Subcommittee and its staff 
continued to conduct extensive oversight on pipeline security.

                      DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL

    On April 20, 2010, an explosion and fire occurred on the 
Deepwater Horizon oil rig, located approximately 72 miles 
southeast of Venice, Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. Four days 
after the explosion, through the use of remotely operated 
underwater vehicles it was determined that oil was leaking from 
the rig. As the primary responders in U.S. coastal waters, the 
U.S. Coast Guard's (Coast Guard) response to the BP oil spill 
began immediately after the explosion as an emergency search-
and-rescue mission. On April 21, pursuant to the National Oil 
and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), Rear 
Admiral Mary Landry was named the Federal On-Scene Coordinator 
and a Regional Response Team was stood up. This team included 
the Coast Guard, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the 
Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Commerce (DOC), and 
Interior (DOI), as well as state and local representatives. On 
April 29, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano 
designated the oil spill as a Spill of National Significance 
(SONS).
    On July 12, 2010, the Subcommittee held a field hearing in 
New Orleans, Louisiana entitled ``The Deepwater Horizon Oil 
Spill Chain of Command: An Examination of Information Sharing 
Practices During a Spill of National Significance.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony Col. Michael D. Edmonson, 
Deputy Secretary, Superintendent of State Police, Public Safety 
Services, Louisiana DHS of Public Safety & Corrections, Baton 
Rouge, Louisiana; Hon. Frank V. Hibbard, Mayor, Clearwater, 
Florida; RADM Peter V. Neffenger, Deputy National Incident 
Commander, United States Coast Guard, DHS; Ms. Juliette N. 
Kayyem, Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs, DHS; 
and Mr. Ray Dempsey, Vice President of Strategy, BP America. 
The Subcommittee also received comments from Mr. Roland Guidry, 
Oil Spill Coordinator, Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's 
Office, and DHS of Public Safety & Corrections.
    The purpose of the field hearing was to examine the command 
structure, including roles and responsibilities, for the 
response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, which was deemed a 
Spill of National Significance (SONS). Members had an 
opportunity to discern the chain of command, determine whether 
the chain was being properly followed by the more than 38,000 
personnel responding to the spill, and ascertain how 
information flowed from the Unified Area Command in New Orleans 
through the Incident Command Centers in Houma, LA, Mobile, AL 
and St. Petersburg, FL to state and local entities.
    Currently, the Committee is awaiting a review from the DHS 
Office of the Inspector General describing the relationship 
between BP and the Mineral Management Service (MMS). Also, the 
Committee awaits a review of the national contingency plan and 
BP's relationship with the government, and after action 
memorandum from administration officials involved in response 
efforts to the Oil Spill.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Putting People First: A Way Forward for the Homeland Security 
        Workforce.'' March 5, 2009. (Serial No. 110-4)
``Consolidating DHS: An Update on the St. Elizabeth's 
        Project.'' March 26, 2009. (Serial No. 110-12)
``The FY 2010 Budget for Departmental Management and Operations 
        at DHS.'' June 4, 2009. (Serial No. 111-20)
``Protecting the Protectors: Examining the Personnel Challenges 
        Facing the Federal Air Marshal Service.'' July 23, 
        2009. (Serial No. 111-31)
``Creating `One DHS' Part I: Standardizing Department of 
        Homeland Security Financial Management.'' October 29, 
        2009. (Serial No. 111-43)
``Is the Medical Community Ready if Disaster or Terrorism 
        Strikes: Closing the Gap in Medical Surge Capacity.'' 
        January 25, 2010. (Danville, PA). (Serial No. 111-50)
``Furthering the Mission or Having Fun: Lax Travel Policies 
        Cost DHS Millions.'' February 4, 2010. (Serial No. 111-
        52)
``SBInet: Does it Pass the Border Security Test?'' (Joint 
        hearing with the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
        Global Counterterrorism) March 18 and June 17, 2010. 
        (Serial No. 111-59)
``Unclogging Pipeline Security: Are the Lines of Responsibility 
        Clear?'' (Plant City, FL) April 19, 2010. (Serial No. 
        111-63)
``Laying the Framework for the Task Ahead: An Examination of 
        the Department of Homeland Security's Quadrennial 
        Homeland Security Review.''  April 29, 2010. (Serial 
        No. 111-65)
``The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Chain of Command: An 
        Examination of Information Sharing Practices During a 
        Spill of National Significance.'' (New Orleans, LA) 
        July 12, 2010. (Serial No. 111-74)
   Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and 
                               Technology

                 Yvette D. Clarke, New York, Chairwoman

        Loretta Sanchez, California
        Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio
        William L. Owens, New York
        Vacancy
        Bennie G. Thompson, 
        Mississippi
                          (Ex 
        Officio)                      Daniel E. Lungren, California
                                      Paul C. Broun, Georgia
                                      Steve Austria, Ohio
                                      Peter T. King,New York
                                                        (Ex Officio)

    The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology held 10 days of hearings and received 
testimony from 48 witnesses.
    The Subcommittee met on February 4, 2009, for 
organizational purposes.

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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee



                 NUCLEAR FORENSICS AND ATTRIBUTION ACT

                     Public Law 111-140 (H.R. 730)

To strengthen efforts in the Department of Homeland Security to 
develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of 
the source of nuclear material, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 2631, the Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act, was 
introduced in the House on June 7, 2007, by Mr. Schiff, Mr. 
Langevin, and three original co-sponsors. H.R. 2631 was 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition 
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Within the Committee, H.R. 
2631 was referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
    On October 10, 2007, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity and Science and Technology held a hearing on H.R. 
2631, the Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act.
    The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology considered H.R. 2631 on October 31, 
2007, and forwarded the measure to the Full Committee for 
consideration, as amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 2631 on 
May 20, 2008, and ordered the measure reported to the House 
with a favorable recommendation, as amended, by unanimous 
consent.
    Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 2631 to the 
House on June 11, 2008, as H.Rpt. 110-708, Pt. 1.
    H.R. 2631 was considered in the House under Suspension of 
the Rules on June 18, 2008, and passed by voice vote.
    H.R. 2631 was received in the Senate on June 19, 2008, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.
    On September 23, 2008, the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 2631 and 
ordered the measure reported to the Senate, as amended. The 
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
reported H.R. 2631 to the Senate on September 25, 2008, with no 
written report.
    The Senate passed H.R. 2631 on September 26 (Legislative 
Day of September 17), 2008, after agreeing to the Committee 
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute.

111th Congress
    H.R. 730 was introduced in the House on January 27, 2009, 
by Mr. Schiff, Mr. McCaul, and one other original co-sponsor 
and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in 
addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 730 was referred to Subcommittee on Emerging 
Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
    On March 20, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security agreeing to waive further consideration of H.R. 730 in 
order to expedite consideration by the full House. On that same 
date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs and the agreement not to seek further 
consideration of H.R. 730.
    On March 20, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Science 
and Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security indicating a jurisdictional interest in H.R. 
730, but agreeing to not seek a sequential referral in order to 
expedite consideration by the full House. The letter further 
indicated the right to seek appointment of Conferees should a 
House-Senate Conference be convened. On that same date, the 
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a letter to 
the Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Science and Technology and the agreement to not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 730. The letter further indicated 
the right to seek appointment of Conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be called.
    On March 24, 2009, the House considered H.R. 730 under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the bill by a \2/3\ recorded 
vote of 402 yeas and 16 nays (Roll No. 148).
    H.R. 730 was received in the Senate on March 26, 2009, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 730 to the Senate, 
amended, with no written report.
    On December 23, 2009, the Senate passed H.R. 730, as 
amended, by unanimous consent.
    The House considered the Senate amendment to H.R. 730 under 
Suspension of the Rules on January 20, 2010, and on January 21, 
2010 agreed to the Senate amendment by a recorded vote of 397 
yeas and 10 nays, clearing the measure for the President.
    H.R. 730 was presented to the President on February 4, 
2010, and signed into law on February 16, 2010, as Public Law 
111-140.

              AUTHORIZE THE SECURING THE CITIES INITIATIVE

                               H.R. 2611

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the 
Securing the Cities Initiative of the Department of Homeland 
Security, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

    H.R. 2611 was introduced in the House on May 21, 2009, by 
Mr. King of New York, and two original co-sponsors, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 2611 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 2611 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House with a favorable recommendation, amended, by voice 
vote. The Committee reported H.R. 2611 to the House on January 
12, 2010, as H. Rpt. 111-398.
    The House considered H.R. 2611 under Suspension of the 
Rules on January 20, 2010, and passed the bill, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    H.R. 2611 was received in the Senate on January 21, 2010, 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

   HOMELAND SECURITY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2010

                               H.R. 4842

To authorize appropriations for the Directorate of Science and 
Technology of the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal 
years 2011 and 2012, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

    H.R. 4842 was introduced in the House on March 15, 2010, by 
Ms. Clarke, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and Mr. Daniel E. 
Lungren of California, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 4842 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology.
    The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology considered H.R. 4842 on March 15, 2010, 
and ordered the measure to be forwarded to the Full Committee 
with a recommendation that it pass, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 4842 on 
April 15, 2010, and ordered the measure to be reported to the 
House, as amended, by a recorded vote of 26 yeas and 0 nays 
(Roll Call Vote No. 23).
    On May 18, 2010, the Committee on Homeland Security 
reported H.R. 4842 to the House as H. Rpt. 111-486, Part I.
    On that same date, H.R. 4842 was sequentially referred to 
the Committee on Science and Technology for a period ending not 
later than June 18, 2010. On June 18, 2010, the referral to the 
Committee on Science and Technology was extended for a period 
ending not later than June 25, 2010. On June 25, 2010, the 
Committee on Science and Technology was discharged from further 
consideration of H.R. 4842.
    The Chair of the Committee on Science and Technology sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on 
June 25, 2010, agreeing to waive consideration of H.R. 4842 in 
order to expedite consideration of the measure by the full 
House. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee 
on Science and Technology acknowledging the jurisdictional 
interests of the Committee on Science and Technology.
    The House considered H.R. 4842 under Suspension of the 
Rules on July 20, 2010, and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    Received in the Senate on July 21, 2010, read twice, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

              WMD PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS ACT OF 2010

                               H.R. 5498

To enhance homeland security by improving efforts to prevent, 
deter, prepare for, detect, attribute, respond to, and recover 
from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction, and for other 
purposes.

Legislative History

    H.R. 5498 was introduced in the House on March 15, 2010, by 
Mr. Pascrell, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, Ms. Clarke, and Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of 
California and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the 
Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 5498 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
    On June 15, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a hearing on 
H.R. 5498, the ``WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Sara (Sally) T. 
Beatrice, PhD, Assistant Commissioner, Public Health 
Laboratory, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, City of 
New York; Randall S. Murch, PhD, Associate Director, Research 
Program Development, National Capital Region, Virginia 
Polytechnic Institute and State University; Robert P. Kadlec, 
MD, Vice President, Global Public Sector, PRTM Management 
Consulting; and Julie E. Fischer, PhD, Senior Associate, Global 
Health Security Program, Henry L. Stimson Center.
    On June 23, 2010, the Full Committee considered H.R. 5498 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by a recorded vote of 26 
yeas and 0 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 24).
    On November 17, 2010, the Chair of the House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security indicating that, in order to 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence would agree to not 
seek a sequential referral of H.R. 5498. On that same date, the 
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded and 
agreed to the waiving of the sequential referral and agreeing 
to request to seek appointments of Conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be convened. On November 18, 2010, the Chair 
of the Committee on Foreign Affairs sent a letter to the Chair 
of the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order 
to expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would waive consideration of H.R. 5498. On that same 
date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 5498 to 
the House on November 18, 2010, as H. Rpt. 111-659, Pt. I.
    Subsequently, the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, and the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence were discharged from further consideration of H.R. 
5498.
    The referral of H.R. 5498 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on November 18, 2010, for a period ending 
not later than December 3, 2010. On December 3, 2010, the 
referral of the bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
was extended for a period ending not later than December 17, 
2010. On December 17, 2010, the referral of the bill to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended for a period 
ending not later than December 21, 2010. The referral of H.R. 
5498 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on 
December 21, 2010, for a period ending not later than December 
22, 2010. On December 22, 2010, the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was discharged from further consideration of H.R. 5498 
and placed on the Union Calendar (Calendar No. 411).


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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


                   CYBER THREATS TO FEDERAL NETWORKS

    Computer networks play an ever-expanding role in all 
aspects of our society, including our government. In the U.S. 
and around the world, government and private sector networks 
are attacked every day by viruses, worms, and other types of 
cyber attacks. While any of these attacks can be damaging, 
attacks on government networks are of particular concern, 
because they could negatively impact government functioning, or 
result in a loss of sensitive or even classified data that 
could threaten national security.
    The purpose of the March 5, 2009 briefing was to inform 
members, in a classified setting, on recent cyber penetrations 
of the Federal networks. DHS briefed members on detection and 
response efforts and future prevention activities.
    On March 5, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology and the Subcommittee 
on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk 
Assessment held a joint Classified Member briefing on 
cybersecurity threats to United States Federal networks.

                     FEDERAL CYBERSECURITY MISSION

    Creating a secure cyberspace is surely in the national 
interest, but to date all efforts to do so have been voluntary. 
The White House and other Federal agencies have stepped in to 
provide leadership, whether Federal authority to require secure 
computing is necessary, and if so, what it should look like, 
remains an open question.
    On March 10, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity and Science and Technology held a hearing 
entitled ``Reviewing the Federal Cybersecurity Mission.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Dave Powner, Director, 
Information Technology Management Issues, Government 
Accountability Office; Mr. Scott Charney, Vice President, 
Trustworthy Computing, Microsoft; Mr. Amit Yoran, Chair and 
CEO, NetWitness Corporation; Ms. Mary Ann Davidson, Chief 
Security Officer, Oracle Corporation; and Dr. Jim Lewis, 
Project Director, Center for Strategic and International 
Studies.
    The purpose of the hearing was to offer Members a chance to 
learn about and provide oversight regarding the need for a 
national strategic framework for cybersecurity, and what that 
framework should include. The hearing took place halfway 
through the National Security Council's 60-day interagency 
review of the Federal cybersecurity mission, ordered by 
President Obama and National Security Advisor Jim Jones. 
Witnesses discussed what the key elements of such a framework 
should be, including expectations of what it means to deal with 
cyber attacks; national defensive and offensive capabilities; 
law enforcement authorities and responsibilities; and policy 
and governance authorities and responsibilities.
    Following the hearing, the Committee asked GAO to 
investigate and report on the findings of the policy review, 
one of which was the national strategic framework. GAO reported 
to the Committee on August 2, 2010, but at that time, and as of 
the end of the 111th Congress, the national strategic framework 
had not been completed. GAO found that while the goals and 
objectives in the policy review were appropriate, 
implementation was hampered due to a lack of specifically 
assigned roles and responsibilities for Federal agencies 
involved in different aspects of the national cybersecurity 
mission.
    The Committee has several GAO engagements on cybersecurity-
related topics, including: Cyberspace Policy: Executive Branch 
Is Making Progress Implementing 2009 Policy Review 
Recommendations, but Sustained Leadership Is Needed (GAO-11-
24); Critical Infrastructure Protection: Key Private and Public 
Cyber Expectations Need to Be Consistently Addressed (GAO-10-
628); Cyberspace: United States Faces Challenges in Addressing 
Global Cybersecurity and Governance (GAO-10-606); 
Cybersecurity: Key Challenges Need to Be Addressed to Improve 
Research and Development (GAO-10-466); Critical Infrastructure 
Protection: Update to National Infrastructure Protection Plan 
Includes Increased Emphasis on Risk Management and Resilience 
(GAO-10-296); Critical Infrastructure Protection: OMB 
Leadership Needed to Strengthen Agency Planning Efforts to 
Protect Federal Cyber Asset (GAO-10-148); Information 
Technology: Management Improvements Needed on the Department of 
Homeland Security's Next Generation Information Sharing System 
(GAO-09-40); and Critical Infrastructure Protection: Current 
Cyber Sector-Specific Planning Approach Needs Reassessment 
(GAO-09-969). The Committee also has two ongoing engagements: 
Review of Cybersecurity Standards and Review of Smart Grid 
Cybersecurity Guidelines and Related Issues.
    Additionally, in November 2010, several Committee Members 
introduced H.R. 6423, the Homeland Security Cyber and Physical 
Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010, which would authorize 
the DHS Office of Cybersecurity & Communications; create a new 
Cybersecurity Compliance Division to oversee the establishment 
of performance-based standards; require DHS to work with 
network operators to develop tailored security plans that meet 
risk-based, performance-based standards; and require DHS to 
share threat intelligence and protect proprietary information.

                   CYBER THREATS TO THE ELECTRIC GRID

    The operation of the electric grid is increasingly reliant 
upon computers and computerized components. While this 
increases the efficiency and ease of operation, it also creates 
a vulnerability that could lead to improper functioning, 
damage, and even destruction of key elements of the electric 
grid.
    Members were received testimony on recent, ongoing cyber 
penetrations of electric grid computer networks, as well as 
similar penetrations in other critical infrastructure networks. 
Possible adversary identity and motives were also discussed.
    In the months following the hearing, several news outlets 
reported cyber penetrations of the U.S. electric grid by 
hackers in China and Russia. On April 30, 2009, Chairman Bennie 
G. Thompson introduced H.R. 2195, to amend the Federal Power 
Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the 
critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for 
other purposes.
    In addition, the subcommittee held a hearing on electric 
grid protection in July of 2009, and attended an international 
summit on electric infrastructure security in September of 
2010.
    On March 17, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology and the Subcommittee 
on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection held a 
joint Member Classified briefing on cyber threats to the 
electric grid.

           CYBER VULNERABILITIES IN THE PAYMENT CARD INDUSTRY

    For years critical infrastructure stakeholders have 
experienced massive data breaches on their internal computer 
networks, resulting in the compromise of sensitive customer 
data such as credit card numbers or other personally 
identifiable information. Many merchants who experienced 
massive data breaches were certified to be ``compliant'' with 
the credit card industry standards at the time of their 
breaches.
    On March 31, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity and Science and Technology held a hearing 
entitled ``Do the Payment Card Industry Data Standards Reduce 
Cybercrime?'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Ms. Rita 
Glavin, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, 
Department of Justice; Mr. Robert Russo, Director, Payment Card 
Industry Data Security Standards Council; Mr. Joseph Majka, 
Head of Fraud Control and Investigations, Global Enterprise 
Risk, Visa Inc.; Mr. Michael Jones, Chief Information Officer, 
Michaels Stores Inc.; and Mr. Dave Hogan, Senior Vice President 
and Chief Information Officer, National Retail Federation.
    The purpose of the hearing was to examine data security 
standards to identify common risks and best practices for data 
security that could be applied among critical infrastructure 
stakeholders and in government networks. This hearing provided 
Members with an opportunity to assess what credit card industry 
data security practices could be applied in other cybersecurity 
settings, in light of the commonalities among most operating 
systems, such as encryption, software, hardware spoofs, and 
other vulnerabilities.

                 NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

    The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for 
coordinating interagency efforts to address national animal 
disease outbreaks. In the event of a national catastrophe, DHS 
must be able to communicate with an effective and informed 
Department of Agriculture that can rapidly identify diseased 
and exposed animals. In the event of an outbreak, it is 
essential that a functioning system is in place to allow for 
immediate identification and assessment of the source of the 
problems. One proposed approach is to create a national system 
of traceability, and animal ID is a key component of this.
    On May 5, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a joint hearing 
with the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry of the 
Committee on Agriculture entitled ``Review of the National 
Animal Identification System.'' The Subcommittees received 
testimony from Dr. John R. Clifford, Deputy Administrator, 
Veterinary Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 
Service, Department of Agriculture; Dr. Tom McGinn, Chief 
Veterinarian, Director of Food, Agriculture and Veterinary 
Defense, Department of Homeland Security; Dr. David C. Smith, 
Assistant Director, Division of Animal Industry, New York State 
Department of Agriculture and Markets; Dr. Jerry Gillespie, 
Former Director of the Western Institute for Food Safety and 
Security, University of California-Davis; and Mr. Kevin Kirk, 
Michigan Department of Agriculture.
    The purpose of the hearing was to receive testimony from 
DHS, USDA, and livestock experts on the nation's ability to 
trace livestock and poultry. Some Members expressed a desire 
for the United States Government to implement a national animal 
identification system (NAIS). They also discussed the impact to 
our national biosecurity without such a system.

                    FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET REQUEST

    Each year, the President's proposed budget outlines the 
priorities of the administration for all activities carried out 
by the Federal government. The subcommittee was charged with 
the specific task of reviewing the proposed budgets for the 
Science and Technology Directorate, the Office of Health 
Affairs, and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office.
    On June 9, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a hearing 
entitled ``The FY 2010 Budget for the Directorate for Science & 
Technology, the Office of Health Affairs, and the Domestic 
Nuclear Detection Office.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Mr. Brad Buswell, Acting Under Secretary, Science and 
Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; Dr. 
Chuck Gallaway, Acting Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection 
Office, Department of Homeland Security; and Dr. Jon Krohmer, 
Acting Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical Officer, Office of 
Health Affairs, Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of the hearing was to provide Members an 
opportunity to review and discuss the budgets, strategic 
agendas, and policies of the Science and Technology 
Directorate, the Office of Health Affairs, and the Domestic 
Nuclear Detection Office. This hearing was an opportunity for 
Members to weigh in publicly on a broad range of issues 
affecting each of these divisions within DHS. At the hearing, 
Members raised concerns with the need for increased engagement 
with and utilization of small businesses. In addition, Members 
discussed plans for addressing issues with troubled programs, 
such as DNDO's Advanced Spectroscopic Portal; and OHA's 
National Biosurveillance Integration Center and BioWatch.
    The subcommittee maintains close contact with S&T, DNDO, 
and OHA, and closely monitors and provides oversight for their 
programs and activities directly.

                         ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY

    The United States electric grid remains highly vulnerable 
to a cyber or physical attack that could potentially disable 
wide portions of the grid for extended periods of time. DOD, 
DHS, and DOE recently participated in a tabletop exercise 
involving a physical and cyber terrorist attack on the electric 
grid. The vulnerability of the Nation's electric grid is a 
critical national and economic security issue that the 
Committee members believe Congress can and must address with 
urgency.
    On July 21, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a hearing 
entitled ``Securing the Modern Electric Grid from Physical and 
Cyber Attacks.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. 
William Graham, Chair, Commission to Assess the Threat to the 
United States from Electromagnetic Pulse; Mr. Mark Fabro, 
President and Chief Security Scientist, Lofty Perch; Mr. 
Michael Assante, Chief Security Officer, North American 
Electric Reliability Corporation; Mr. Steve Naumann, Vice 
President of Wholesale Markets, Representing Edison Electric 
Institute and Electric Power Supply Association; Mr. Joe 
McClelland, Director of Reliability, Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission; Ms. Patricia Hoffman, Acting Assistant Secretary, 
Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability; Mr. Sean 
McGurk, Director, Control Systems Security Program, Department 
of Homeland Security; and Ms. Cita Furlani, Director, 
Information Technology Laboratory, National Institute of 
Standards and Technology.
    The main purpose of the hearing was to raise awareness of 
the vulnerabilities of the electric grid to disruption or 
damage and identify the gaps that need to be addressed. Members 
received testimony from the Commission to the United States 
from Electromagnetic Pulse Attack Critical National 
Infrastructures Commission, DHS, DOE, FERC, the Department of 
Commerce, and private industry experts. Testimony revealed 
industry standards were inadequate to protect critical 
infrastructure, and that industry has been slow to implement 
precautionary security measures. Chairman Thompson sponsored 
legislation, H.R. 2195, the Critical Infrastructure Protection 
Act, to improve existing security standards and require DHS to 
perform vulnerability and threat assessments for critical 
electric infrastructure and investigate security incidents 
involving the electric grid.

                     SECURING RADIOLOGICAL SOURCES

    A radiological dispersion device (RDD - often called a 
``dirty bomb''), is a weapon of terror and asymmetrical 
warfare, and works by dispersing radioactive material into the 
air and contaminating a large area. Cesium Chloride (CsCl) is 
an ideal radiological device for such a weapon. Protecting 
legitimate sources of CsCl is the best way to thwart the RDD 
threat.
    On September 14, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emerging 
Threats, Cybersecurity and Science and Technology held a field 
hearing in Brooklyn, New York entitled ``Status Report on 
Federal and Local Efforts to Secure Radiological Sources.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Craig Conklin, 
Director, Sector Specific Agency Executive Management Office, 
Office of Infrastructure Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Kenneth Sheely, Associate Assistant Deputy 
Administrator for Global Threat Reduction, National Nuclear 
Security Administration, Department of Energy; Mr. Robert 
Lewis, Director, Division of Materials Safety and State 
Agreements, Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Capt. Michael 
Riggio, Counterterrorism Division, New York Police Department; 
Mr. Gene Miskin, Director, Office of Radiological Health, New 
York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Dr. Bonnie 
Arquilla, Director of Disaster Preparedness, SUNY Downstate 
Medical Center; and Mr. Gene Aloise, Director, Natural 
Resources and Environment, Government Accountability Office.
    The purpose of the hearing was to conduct oversight on a 
partnership between DHS, DOE, and NRC, to protect these sources 
nationwide, particularly in New York City. Members received 
testimony from DHS, DOD, NRC, State officials, and GAO. GAO 
testified at the hearing on its progress on a review for the 
Committee, Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Preliminary 
Observations on preparedness to Recover from Possible Attacks 
Using Radiological or Nuclear Materials, (GAO-09-996T), later 
completed in January of 2010. The Committee determined that the 
program to secure these sources in the medical environment had 
significantly improved security of radiological sources through 
three key actions: (1) physically hardening hospital blood 
irradiation machines by adding external locking devices; (2) 
engaging with the irradiator manufacturers to determine if 
future devices could be made that were inherently more secure; 
and (3) updating and modernizing the NRC source tracking 
regime. The Committee found that these efforts should continue 
and receive ongoing Congressional support.

                     RESPONSE TO PANDEMIC INFLUENZA

    A worldwide influenza pandemic could have very high costs, 
in mortality, morbidity, and secondary impacts to the U.S. and 
global economy. In recent years, two influenza strains, H5N1, 
and H1N1, have raised the concern of a pandemic. In the case of 
H1N1, a worldwide pandemic did come to pass, but luckily the 
strain was not virulent enough to impose excessive health or 
economic costs on the U.S. or the world.
    On October 27, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a hearing 
entitled ``Real-Time Assessment of the Federal Response to 
Pandemic Influenza.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Alexander Garza, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Assistant 
Secretary for Health Affairs, Department of Homeland Security; 
Nicole Lurie, MD, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and 
Response, Department of Health and Human Services; Mr. Richard 
Serino, Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, Department of Homeland Security; and Ms. Marcy Forman, 
Director, Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, 
Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of the hearing was to ensure that every effort 
was made to prevent as much illness and save as many lives as 
possible. Members received testimony from DHS and HHS. This 
testimony revealed that several systematic improvements would 
strengthen the public health security infrastructure: 
biosurveillance; pandemic disaster assistance; real-time 
recording of lessons learned; public messaging; and 
pharmaceutical system security.
    Following the hearing, in October 2009, the Committee wrote 
a letter to Secretary Napolitano, asking her to have FEMA 
review FEMA Disaster Assistance Policy 9523.17 _ Emergency 
Assistance for Human Influenza Pandemic. The Secretary did so, 
and the updated version was released in November 2009.
    The Committee currently has two ongoing GAO engagements 
regarding pandemic influenza: Pandemic Influenza Vaccine 
Technologies and Lessons Learned from H1N1 Influenza Pandemic.

   DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

    The Science and Technology (S&T) directorate is intended to 
provide support to the Department's operational components and 
to first responders and other government and private sector 
entities engaged in the homeland security enterprise through 
research, development, testing, and evaluation of promising 
homeland security technologies. In the first years of the 
Department's existence, the Directorate was often described as 
a ``rudderless ship'', but it is widely acknowledged to be 
making improvements in recent years.
    On March 3, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a hearing 
entitled ``The Department of Homeland Security's Science and 
Technology Directorate.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Hon. Tara O'Toole, Under Secretary for the Science and 
Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of this hearing was to consider Under Secretary 
Tara O'Toole's plans and priorities for S&T, and discuss 
legislation authorizing. The Under Secretary testified about 
her plans for realignment and reorganization within S&T 
continued efforts to better engage with small business; and 
making improvements to the working partnerships with other DHS 
entities, with particular focus on improving the process of 
defining technology requirements.
    The hearing informed the Committee's Science and Technology 
authorization legislation, H.R. 4842.

                     BIOTHREAT IN THE UNITED STATES

    In 2008, the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of 
Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism (WMD Commission) 
issued the report World at Risk. The Report asserted that the 
chance of a WMD attack occurring somewhere in the world event 
by 2013 was greater than 50%. In January of 2010, the WMD 
Commission released a ``Report Card'' on the government's 
progress in implementing the recommendations in the original 
report.
    Experts from the Office of the Director for National 
Intelligence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and DHS 
briefed the Committee on the current biological threat to the 
United States. Members questioned briefers about the evolution 
of the biological threat since these statements were originally 
promulgated in 2008. The Committee discussed the need to focus 
on addressing Congressional homeland security jurisdiction, in 
part, to facilitate legislation directing a concerted 
government-wide effort to address the threat.
    On March 12, 2010, the Members of the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology 
hosted a Classified Member briefing for the Members of the 
Committee on Homeland Security on bioterrorism threats in the 
United States.
    This briefing in part prompted the Committee's development 
and introduction of H.R. 5498, the WMD Prevention and 
Preparedness Act of 2010.
    A Full Committee hearing was held with the WMD 
Commissioners in April of 2010.

                            BIOSURVEILLANCE

    On May 25, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a Member 
briefing to receive an update on the Department of Homeland 
Security Office of Health Affairs and its major programs, 
including BioWatch and the National Biosurveillance Integration 
Center. Representatives from the office of Health Affairs and 
Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Homeland Security 
were present to respond to Member questions.
    The goals of this briefing were to: (1) learn about the new 
vision for and reorganization of OHA; (2) examine whether OHA 
was fulfilling the Congressionally mandated responsibilities of 
the CMO; (3) discuss the poor performance of the National 
Biosurveillance Integration Center (NBIC) and what, if 
anything, could be done to turn the Center around; (4) discuss 
the BioWatch program, including the new technologies being 
developed and its potential expansion to cover more of the 
United States; and (5) discuss the recent decision to eliminate 
the position of the Chief Veterinary Officer.
    To further examine performance and management issues in the 
office, the Committee requested that GAO review NBIC and OHA 
national biosurveillance efforts under the following requests: 
Biosurveillance: Efforts to Develop a National Biosurveillance 
Capability Need a National Strategy and a Designated Leader 
(GAO-10-645); and Biosurveillance: Developing a Collaboration 
Strategy Is Essential to Fostering Interagency Data and 
Resource Sharing (GAO-10-171). In addition, the Committee has 
the following ongoing GAO engagements: Biosurveillance: State, 
Local, Tribal; and Territorial Biosurveillance Capabilities.
    The Committee authorized, within the Department, the 
position of Chief Medical Officer as part of the Post-Katrina 
Emergency Management Reform Act (P.L. 109-295). The Chief 
Medical Officer leads the Department's Office of Health Affairs 
(OHA), which has performed poorly since its inception. Dr. Alex 
Garza took over as the new Chief Medical Officer in August of 
2009.

                   ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

    Committee members remain concerned about the vulnerability 
of our electric grid. Key threats of concern include those 
posed by electromagnetic phenomena such as an electromagnetic 
pulse (EMP); created by a high-altitude nuclear weapon burst 
radio-frequency or microwave-frequency devices; and most 
especially by naturally occurring geomagnetic storms.
    On September 20, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emerging 
Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology Chairwoman 
Yvette Clarke led a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to the 
Parliament of the United Kingdom's Electric Infrastructure 
Security Summit (EISS) in London, England. Rt. Hon. James 
Arbuthnot MP, Chair of the United Kingdom House of Commons 
Defense Select Committee chaired the Summit. Chairwoman Clarke 
was an Honorary Co-Chair of the event, along with Congressman 
Trent Franks of the House Armed Services Committee.
    The Summit brought together senior government 
representatives and scientists from Europe, the U.S. and other 
regions to review results of new research on Electromagnetic 
Pulses and severe solar flare infrastructure risks and 
protection options. Participants explored the potential for 
cooperation in implementing protective measures, and define the 
mission and framework for the EISS process.

                   DOMESTIC NUCLEAR DETECTION OFFICE

    The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), first 
authorized under the SAFE Port Act (P.L. 109-347), is 
responsible for developing and acquiring technology used by 
operational components of the Department to detect smuggling of 
nuclear and radiological material into the United States. In 
addition, the DNDO is the agency responsible for coordination 
of all U.S. government activities under the Global Nuclear 
Detection Architecture.
    On September 30, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emerging 
Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a 
hearing entitled ``The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office: Can 
It Overcome Past Problems and Chart a New Direction?'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Warren M. Stern, 
Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, Department of 
Homeland Security.
    The hearing facilitated oversight with regard to DNDO 
programs and activities, such as the Advanced Spectroscopic 
Portal (ASP), the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture (GNDA), 
Radiation Portal Monitors (RPM), and the Securing the Cities 
Initiative (STC). Members also discussed DNDO's future 
challenges, such as limited supply of Helium-3, used to detect 
gamma radiation signatures of special nuclear material (SNM) 
such as uranium and plutonium. Other challenges include 
currently unaddressed nuclear smuggling vulnerabilities like 
rail, general aviation, small maritime craft, and border 
crossings between ports of entry.
    In addition to the hearing, the Committee provided 
direction for the DNDO in H.R. 4842.
    Finally, the Committee requested GAO engagements relevant 
to DNDO activities, including:  Combating Nuclear Smuggling: 
DHS Improved Testing of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal 
Monitors, but Preliminary Results Show Limits of the New 
Technology (GAO-09-655); and Combating Nuclear Terrorism: 
Actions Needed to Better Prepare to Recover from Possible 
Attacks Using Radiological or Nuclear Materials (GAO-10-204).

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Reviewing the Federal Cybersecurity Mission'' March 10, 2009. 
        (Serial No. 111-5)
``Do the Payment Card Industry Data Standards Reduce 
        Cybercrime?'' March 31, 2009. (Serial No. 111-14)
``Review of the National Animal Identification System.''  Joint 
        hearing with the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and 
        Poultry of the Committee on Agriculture. May 5, 2009. 
        (Serial No. 111-17)
``The FY 2010 Budget for the Directorate for Science & 
        Technology, the Office of Health Affairs, and the 
        Domestic Nuclear Detection Office.'' June 9, 2009. 
        (Serial No. 111-22)
``Securing the Modern Electric Grid from Physical and Cyber 
        Attacks.'' July 21, 2009. (Serial No. 111-30)
``Status Report on Federal and Local Efforts to Secure 
        Radiological Sources.'' September 14, 2009. (Brooklyn, 
        New York) (Serial No. 111-34)
``Real-Time Assessment of the Federal Response to Pandemic 
        Influenza.'' October 27, 2009. (Serial No. 111-41)
``The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology 
        Directorate.'' March 3, 2010. (Serial No. 111-54)
H.R. 5498, the ``WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010.'' 
        June 15, 2010. (Serial No. 111-70)
``The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office: Can It Overcome Past 
        Problems and Chart a New Direction?'' September 30, 
        2010. (Serial No. 111-84)
  Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response

                 Laura Richardson, California, Chairman

        Eleanor Holmes Norton,        Mike Rogers, Alabama
        District of Columbia          Pete Olson, Texas
        Henry Cuellar, Texas          Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
        Bill Pascrell, Jr., New       Michael T. McCaul, Texas
        Jersey                        Peter T. King, New York
        Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri                       (Ex Officio)
        Dina Titus, Nevada            
        William L. Owens, New York    
        Bennie G. Thompson,           
        Mississippi (Ex               
        Officio)                      

    The Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness 
and Response held 12 days of hearings and received testimony 
from 43 witnesses.

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         FIRST RESPONDER ANTI-TERRORISM TRAINING RESOURCES ACT

                     Public Law 111-245 (H.R. 3978)

To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized 
activities of the Center for Domestic Preparedness that are 
related to preparedness for and response to terrorism, and for 
other purposes.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3978 was introduced in the House on November 2, 2009, 
by Mr. Rogers of Alabama and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 3837 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, 
and Response.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, 
and Response considered H.R. 3978 on November 3, 2009, and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee with the 
recommendation that it pass, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3978 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, without amendment, by voice vote.
    Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 3978 to the 
House as H. Rpt. 111-376.
    The House considered H.R. 3978 under Suspension of the 
Rules on December 15, 2009, and passed the measure, as amended, 
by a \2/3\ vote of 413 yeas and 1 nay (Roll no. 973).
    H.R. 3978 was received in the Senate on December 16, 2009, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.
    On May 17, 2010, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs ordered H.R. 3978 to be reported to 
the Senate, with an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute. 
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs reported H.R. 3978 to the Senate on August 2, 2010, 
with no written report.
    The Senate considered H.R. 3978 on August 5, 2010, and 
passed the measure, with an Amendment in the Nature of a 
Substitute by unanimous consent.
    The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security on September 14, 2010, indicating 
jurisdictional interest in the Senate amendments to H.R. 3978. 
On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    The House considered the Senate amendments to H.R. 3978 on 
September 15, 2010, and concurred in the Senate amendments by 
voice vote, clearing the measure for the President.
    H.R. 3978 was presented to the President on September 22, 
2010, and signed into law on September 30, 2010, as Public Law 
111-245.

    IDENTIFYING REDUNDANCIES AND DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE METRICS ACT

                     Public Law 111-271 (H.R. 3980)

To provide for identifying and eliminating redundant reporting 
requirements and developing meaningful performance metrics for 
homeland security preparedness grants, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3980 was introduced in the House on November 2, 2009, 
by Mr. Cuellar and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 3980 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, 
and Response considered H.R. 3837 on November 3, 2009, and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee with the 
recommendation that it pass, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3980 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security on December 1, 2009, agreeing that, in order 
to expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 3980. 
The letter further requested the support for an appointment of 
Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be called. On that 
same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent 
a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the 
agreement to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 3980.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 3980 to 
the House on December 1, 2009, as H. Rpt. 111-346.
    The House considered H.R. 3980 Suspension of the Rules on 
December 2, 2009, and passed the bill, amended, by a \2/3\ 
recorded vote of 414 yeas and 0 nays.
    H.R. 3980 was received in the Senate on December 3, 2009, 
and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs considered H.R. 3980 on July 28, 2010, and ordered the 
measure to be reported to the Senate with an Amendment in the 
Nature of a Substitute. The Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 3980 to the 
Senate on September 16, 2010, as S. Rpt. 111-291.
    The Senate passed H.R. 3980 on September 22, 2010, after 
agreeing to the Committee Amendment in the Nature of a 
Substitute.
    The House considered the Senate amendment to H.R. 3980 
under Suspension of the Rules on September 28, 2010, and 
concurred in the Senate amendment by voice vote, clearing the 
measure for the President.
    H.R. 3890 was presented to the President on September 30, 
2010, and signed into law on October 12, 2010 as Public Law 
111-271.

                            CIVIL AIR PATROL

                               H.R. 1178

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to 
conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol personnel and 
resources to support homeland security missions, and for other 
purposes.

Legislative History

110th Congress
    H.R. 1333, the Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support 
Act of 2007, was introduced in the House on March 6, 2007, by 
Mr. Dent, Mr. Reichert, Ms. Ginny Brown-Waite of Florida, Mr. 
McCaul of Texas, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. 
King of New York, and 26 original co-sponsors. H.R. 1333 was 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Within 
the Committee on Homeland Security, the measure was referred to 
the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and 
Response.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness 
and Response considered H.R. 1333 on April 30, 2007, and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee for consideration, 
amended, by voice vote.
    On May 1, 2007, the National Commander of the Civil Air 
Patrol, met with the Chairman and the Ranking Member of the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response to discuss the organization's current operations, 
resources and capabilities, strategic challenges, and requests 
for assistance.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 1333 on 
May 20, 2008, and ordered the measure reported to the House 
with a favorable recommendation, amended, by unanimous consent.
    The Committee reported H.R. 1333 to the House as H.Rpt. 
110-691, Pt. 1. Referral of the measure to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure extended for a period ending 
not later than June 13, 2008.
    Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure reported 
H.R. 1333 to the House on June 12, 2008, as H.Rpt. 110-691, Pt. 
2.
    Considered in the House under Suspension of the Rules on 
June 18, 2008, and passed the House by voice vote.
    H.R. 1333 was received in the Senate on June 19, 2008, read 
twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.

111th Congress
    H.R. 1178 was introduced in the House on February 25, 2009, 
by Mr. Dent, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, and seven 
original co-sponsors, and referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 1178 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
Preparedness, and Response.
    On April 2, 2009, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure considered H.R. 1178 and ordered the measure 
reported to the House, amended, by voice vote. The Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure reported H.R. 1178 to the 
House on May 4, 2009 as H. Rpt. 11-93, Pt. I.
    Referral of the bill to the Committee on Homeland Security 
was extended on May 4, 2009, for a period ending not later than 
June 3, 2009.
    On May 7, 2009, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure agreeing to waive further 
consideration of H.R. 1178, and requesting the appointment of 
Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be convened. On that 
same date, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing to the jurisdictional interests of 
the Committee on Homeland Security, and the waiving of further 
consideration of H.R. 1178. The letter further indicated 
support for the appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be called.
    The House considered H.R. 1178 on May 12, 2009, under 
Suspension of the Rules, and passed H.R. 1178, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    H.R. 1178 was received in the Senate on May 13, 2009, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

         STRENGTHENING AND UPDATING RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT ACT

                               H.R. 3837

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for 
clarification on the use of funds relating to certain homeland 
security grants, and for other purposes.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3837 was introduced in the House on October 15, 2009, 
by Ms. Kilroy, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. 
Pascrell, Ms. Clarke, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. Richardson, Ms. Norton, 
Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas, Mr. Cleaver, Ms. Titus, and one 
original co-sponsors, and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 3837 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, 
and Response considered H.R. 3837 on November 3, 2009, and 
forwarded the measure to the Full Committee with the 
recommendation that it pass, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3837 on 
November 17, 2009, and ordered the measure reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 3837 to 
the House on July 22, 2010, as H. Rpt. 111-558.

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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


         PREPAREDNESS AND RECOVERY LESSONS LEARNED FROM KATRINA

    Hurricane Katrina affected over a half million people 
located within approximately 90,000 square miles spanning 
Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and resulted in one of the 
largest natural disaster relief and recovery operations in 
United States history. Less than a month later, on September 
24, 2005, Hurricane Rita made landfall between Sabine Pass, TX 
and Johnsons Bayou, LA as a Category 3 storm. More than 3 years 
after the 2005 hurricanes, the Gulf Coast embarked upon another 
recovery effort in the wake of 2008 Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. 
Following the failed federal response to Hurricane Katrina and 
subsequent backlash, in September 2008, the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) released a report to the Senate 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs that 
examined the experiences from past disasters to better 
understand where States may better prepare their management of 
the recovery process.
    On March 3, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``FEMA's Gulf Coast Rebuilding Efforts: The Path 
Forward.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. David 
Garratt, Acting Deputy Administrator, FEMA's Disaster 
Assistance Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. 
James Walke, Acting Assistant Administrator, FEMA's Disaster 
Assistance Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. 
Stanley J. Czerwinski, Director, Strategic Issues, U.S. 
Government Accountability Office; Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas, Mayor, 
City of Galveston, Texas; and Ms. Amy Liu, Deputy Director, 
Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings Institute.
    The purpose of this hearing was to examine the lessons 
learned from past catastrophic incidents and discuss the areas 
GAO identified as necessary to improve the process to help 
state and local governments navigate the federal maze of public 
assistance to enhance their capacity to recover from a 
catastrophic incident. It also sought to benchmark the steps 
that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has taken 
to implement the GAO recommendations. Members were able to take 
the opportunity to promote the need for a clear, implementable, 
and timely recovery plan; encourage the application of timely 
public assistance to enhance state and local government 
capacity; discuss the benefit of implementing strategies for 
private sector preparedness and recovery; and, stress the 
importance of adopting a comprehensive approach to combating 
fraud, waste and abuse.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on FEMA's implementation of GAO 
recommendations and other related issues identified at the 
hearing. Specifically, on May 13, 2009, Chairman Thompson 
requested GAO to assess FEMA's application process for disaster 
assistance to individuals and households. GAO is currently 
performing this assessment and will present their findings at a 
later date.

 STATUS OF POST KATRINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT IMPLEMENTATION

    On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf 
Coast region of the United States. In addition to the 
destruction, Hurricane Katrina revealed colossal inadequacies 
at the Federal, State, and local government levels to prepare 
for, respond to, and recover from a catastrophic incident. In 
response, the Congress passed the Post Katrina Emergency 
Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA, P.L. 109-295) to address 
the shortcomings identified with the government's response to 
the storm. On November 21, 2008, the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) released to the Committee a report entitled 
``Actions Taken to Implement the Post-Katrina Emergency 
Management Reform Act of 2006,'' which identified the 
provisions that the Department Homeland Security (DHS) and the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had and had not put 
into effect. Specifically, GAO identified over 300 requirements 
in PKEMRA and worked with FEMA to identify what, if any, 
actions had been taken by the agency to address each 
requirement.
    On March 17, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``PKEMRA Implementation: An Examination of FEMA's 
Preparedness and Response Mission.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. Richard Skinner, Inspector General, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. William ``Bill'' Jenkins, 
Director, Homeland Security and Justice, Government 
Accountability Office; Mr. Corey Gruber, Acting Deputy 
Administrator, National Preparedness Directorate, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security; 
Ms. Mary Troupe, Executive Director, Mississippi Coalition of 
Citizens with Disabilities; and Mr. Daniel Kaniewski, Deputy 
Director, Homeland Security Policy Institute, The George 
Washington University.
    In light of the GAO findings, the purpose of this hearing 
was to examine FEMA's implementation of PKEMRA, as described in 
the Committee's oversight plan. Members had the opportunity to 
hear the status of implementing PKEMRA; how PKEMRA is working 
to strengthen FEMA within DHS; and how PKEMRA could be 
strengthened in future DHS authorizing language.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on the PKEMRA issues identified 
at the hearing. Among the various PKEMRA issues that oversight 
was conducted on, the Committee worked to ensure that FEMA 
fulfilled a PKEMRA requirement that it develop, coordinate, and 
maintain a National Disaster Housing Strategy (NDHS). On July 
8, 2009, the Committee held a Full Committee hearing on to 
examine FEMA Housing and the NDHS.

                       SOUTHWEST BORDER VIOLENCE

    The borders of the United States pose a major challenge to 
state and local law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency 
medical personnel. Today, Mexico is a major producer and 
supplier of marijuana and methamphetamine to the U.S. market. 
An estimated 90% of cocaine entering the United States transits 
via Mexico. As trafficking networks have come under increasing 
strain from Mexican President Felipe Calderon's 
counternarcotics efforts, elements of Mexico's most powerful 
cartels have become more aggressive-retaliating against 
soldiers and tolerating more collateral damage among civilians 
not directly involved in the drug trade. The growth and 
severity of the violence in Mexico over the past few years has 
been personified by the increase in assassinations of high-
level government and law enforcement officials, horrific 
murders including beheadings, violent kidnappings, use of a 
growing and varied arsenal of high-powered weapons and the 
indiscriminate killing of civilians.
    The extent to which such violence is spilling over to the 
United States is not entirely clear and the subject of much 
debate. In conjunction with the Full Committee and the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism, 
the Subcommittee conducted extensive oversight on the recent 
escalation in violence to determine what impact if any, it 
would have on federal, state, and local resources and what 
contingency plans were in place to combat spillover violence.
    On March 31, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``Examining Preparedness and Coordination Efforts of 
First Responders along the Southwest Border.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Dr. Richard C. Barth, Acting Assistant 
Secretary, Office of Policy, Department of Homeland Security; 
Ms. Janice Ayala, Deputy Assistant Director, Office of 
Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department 
of Homeland Security; Major General Peter Aylward, Director of 
the Joint Staff, National Guard Bureau; Sheriff Sigifredo 
Gonzalez, Jr., Zapata County, Texas; and Sheriff Larry A. 
Dever, Cochise County, Arizona.
    The purpose of this hearing was to assess the unique 
challenges that federal, state, and local first responders face 
in border communities as the border violence escalated. Members 
had the opportunity to discuss the emergency preparedness and 
response needs specific to Southwest Border States, including 
cross-border communications and information sharing 
capabilities as outlined in the Committee's oversight plan. 
Members also considered homeland security funding for resources 
and equipment and cross-border training and exercises that are 
needed to coordinate the emergency preparedness and response 
efforts of federal, state, and local governments in border 
regions.

                      INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS

    On April 30, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a Member 
briefing on the Department of Homeland Security's progress on 
interoperable emergency communications.

                    FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET REQUEST

    On May 7, 2009 the President submitted to Congress the 
Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Budget Request. In the budget request, 
the President requested that the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency (FEMA) receive a decrease of $362 million in total 
budget authority, from $10.84 billion in FY 2009 to $10.48 
billion in FY 2010, with the inclusion of $610 million from the 
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5). 
Although, the Committee generally agreed with the President's 
FY 2010 budget request, the Committee recommended funding of 
important grant programs such as State and Local Programs, 
Emergency Food and Shelter, Port Security Grants, and the FIRE 
Grants Program at the FY 2009 level.
    On June 9, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``The FY2010 Budget for the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Hon. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of this hearing was to assess FEMA's budget 
priorities, as expressed in the President's FY 2010 Budget 
Request. Members had the opportunity to question Administrator 
Fugate about the budget request for FEMA and his priorities for 
the agency.
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
worked with the Congress to ensure that funding for programs 
such as State and Local Programs, Emergency Food and Shelter, 
Port Security Grants, and the FIRE Grants Programs was fully 
funded at the FY 2009 levels.

                         HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

    On July 30, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a Member 
briefing on hurricane preparedness for the 2009 hurricane 
season. Representatives from the Department of Homeland 
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency's Office of 
Disaster Assistance were present to respond to Member concerns.

                              PREPAREDNESS

    In order to fulfill its citizen and community preparedness 
mandate under the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act 
of 2006 (PKEMRA, P.L. 109-295) and the National Preparedness 
Guidelines, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
established the Community Preparedness Division. The mission of 
FEMA's Community Preparedness Division is to ``provide 
resources for public education, outreach, and training and 
offer volunteer service opportunities for citizens to support 
first responders, disaster relief activities, and community 
safety efforts.'' According to a FEMA August 2009 report 
entitled, Personal Preparedness in America: Findings from the 
2009 Citizen Corps National Survey (Survey): only 56 percent of 
respondents have set-aside disaster supplies in their home; 44 
percent have a household emergency plan; and 38 percent are 
aware of local sources of public safety information.
    On October 1, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``Preparedness: State of Citizen and Community 
Preparedness.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. 
Tim Manning, Deputy Administrator for National Preparedness, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. William ``Bill'' Jenkins, Jr., Director, Homeland 
Security & Justice, Government Accountability Office; Ms. Wendy 
Smith, Assistant City Manager, McAllen, Texas; and Ms. Suzanne 
C. DeFrancis, Chief Public Affairs Officer, American Red Cross.
    The purpose of this hearing was to conduct oversight on the 
nation's citizen and community preparedness in light of FEMA's 
August 2009 report. Members had the opportunity to discuss 
FEMA's citizen and community preparedness programs-particularly 
Citizen Corps and the Ready Campaign-and steps that FEMA should 
take to help communities close the preparedness gaps identified 
in its report. The hearing revealed the dismal state of citizen 
preparedness throughout the nation, which prompted the Chairman 
to request that FEMA develop a new strategy to enhance citizen 
preparedness. The Subcommittee Chairman requested that FEMA 
develop a new strategy to enhance citizen preparedness.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on FEMA's citizen and community 
preparedness programs. Subsequently, in January 2010, GAO 
released a related report requested by the Committee entitled 
``FEMA Faces Challenges Integrating Community Preparedness 
Programs into Its Strategic Approach.'' This report, as well as 
the new FEMA strategy, was later examined at a subcommittee 
Member briefing that was held on February 26, 2010.

                       PUBLIC ALERTS AND WARNINGS

    On October 7, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a Member 
briefing on public alerts and warnings. The Members were 
briefed by representatives from the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency and the broadcast community.

                          PREPAREDNESS GRANTS

    Since 2006, the Congress has mandated that the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) establish performance 
metrics to measure both the nation's level of preparedness, as 
well as the effectiveness of the agency's administration of 
state and local homeland security grant programs. The Post 
Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA, P.L. 
109-295) and the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act, P.L. 110-53) both require 
FEMA to develop metrics of preparedness that can be used by 
federal, state, local, and tribal entities to identify and 
close preparedness gaps with their homeland security resources. 
To better understand FEMA's efforts to measure preparedness, on 
September 17, 2009, the Committee sent a letter and survey to 
states, urban areas, and tribal governments to examine FEMA's 
new Cost-to-Capability (C2C) pilot program. While most of the 
Committee's survey respondents expressed appreciation that FEMA 
was trying to develop a tool that would be helpful for 
grantees, they identified significant weaknesses with the 
current tool.
    On October 27, 2009, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``Preparedness: What has $29 billion in homeland 
security grants bought and how do we know?'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Hon. Timothy Manning, Deputy 
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department 
of Homeland Security; Ms. Kathy Crandall, Director, Office of 
Homeland Security & Justice Programs, Franklin County, Ohio; 
and Mr. David Maxwell, Director, Arkansas Department of 
Emergency Management.
    The purpose of this hearing was to take testimony on FEMA's 
efforts to measure the return on investment from homeland 
security grants and the eligible uses of preparedness grants. 
Members had the opportunity to hear FEMA explain its C2C pilot 
program and its implications for the Homeland Security Grant 
Program, as well as the concerns about the system expressed by 
states and urban areas.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on effectiveness of the agency's 
administration of state and local homeland security grant 
programs and the C2C program. As a result of the hearing, 
FEMA's leadership agreed that the C2C tool was an example of 
government waste and cancelled the project. The Subcommittee's 
oversight in this area resulted in the introduction and 
enactment of H.R. 3980, the Identifying Redundancies and 
Developing Performance Metrics Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-271), 
which requires FEMA to eliminate redundant reporting 
requirements, measure preparedness, and develop performance 
metrics for grants.

 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS STRATEGY

    On February 26, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a Member 
briefing on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's community 
preparedness strategy. The Members were briefed by 
representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
and the Government Accountability Office.

          FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REGIONAL OFFICES

    Since the beginning of the 110th Congress, the Committee 
has extensively explored the challenges of integrating 
preparedness at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
and strengthening FEMA Regional Offices' (ROs') capacity and 
capability to coordinate disaster response efforts. Among the 
various Committee oversight activities, in October 2008, it 
supported a Congressional request that the National Academy of 
Public Administration (NAPA) initiate a panel to evaluate 
FEMA's implementation of PKEMA as it relates to integrating 
preparedness efforts across the agency and building robust ROs.
    Shortly after his appointment as Administrator of the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Administrator Craig 
Fugate along with other FEMA leadership began emphasizing the 
need to give its ROs greater responsibility for implementing 
the Agency's emergency management programs. In July of 2009, 
the Administrator delegated ten responsibilities that had been 
under the purview of FEMA Headquarters to the ten Regional 
Administrators. While empowering the Regions was an important 
and positive step, the Committee became concerned that FEMA was 
not providing the ROs the resources and expertise necessary to 
implement these new responsibilities. With the Committee's 
support, NAPA released its final report, ``FEMA's Integration 
of Preparedness and Development of Robust Regional Offices, An 
Independent Assessment'', in October 2009. The report found 
that while FEMA had made progress toward preparedness 
integration and building-out its ROs there were significant 
ongoing challenges impacting FEMA's ability to achieve the 
results mandated by the Post Katrina Emergency Management 
Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA, P.L. 109-295).
    On March 16, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``Ensuring Strong FEMA Regional Offices: An 
Examination of Resources and Responsibilities.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. David Garratt, 
Associate Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Tony Russell, Regional 
Administrator, FEMA Region 6, Department of Homeland Security; 
Dr. Christine Gibbs Springer, National Academy of Public 
Administration; Mr. Brock Long, Director, Alabama Emergency 
Management Agency.
    The purpose of this hearing was to conduct oversight on the 
authorities, functions, and effectiveness of the ten FEMA ROs. 
Members had the opportunity to question witnesses about FEMA's 
efforts to enhance ROs and the NAPA's recent report.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on the increased responsibility 
at the FEMA ROs. On March 31, 2010, the Committee requested GAO 
to further examine how preparedness and response, particularly 
with respect to preparedness grants, would be improved with the 
devolvement of authorities to the FEMA regions. In addition, in 
August of 2010, the Committee sent correspondence to the 
Administrator regarding the transfer of vacant Headquarters 
positions to RO's.

     FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET

    On February 1, 2010, the President submitted to the 
Congress the Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Request for the federal 
government and its agencies. The President proposed that the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) receive an increase 
of $168 million (1.64%) in total budget authority, from $10.36 
billion in FY 2010 to $10.53 billion in FY 2011. While the 
Committee supported the modest budget increase for FEMA, on 
March 5, 2010 the Committee express in its Views and Estimates 
on the FY 2011 Budget that it had concerns that the budget 
request cuts vital homeland security grant programs by $164.6 
million from the FY 2010 enacted level. In addition, the 
Committee expressed its concerns with the President's proposal 
that FEMA would consolidate several grants under the State 
Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP).
    On April 27, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``FEMA's FY 2011 Priorities and Beyond: Aligning 
Budget, Mission, and Vision.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. William Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
    The purpose of this hearing was to assess FEMA's budget 
priorities, as expressed in the President's FY 2011 Budget 
Request. Members had the opportunity to question Administrator 
Fugate about FEMA's $10.5 billion request and his priorities as 
outlined in ``The FEMA Administrator's Intent: Fiscal Years 
2012-2016.''
    At the Chairman's direction, the Committee and its staff 
worked with the Congress to ensure that FEMA's State and Local 
Programs, including the AFG and SAFER programs, would be funded 
- at a minimum - at the FY 2010 enacted levels.

                        NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE

    On May 5, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a Member 
briefing to receive an update on the National Level Exercise 
(NLE) 2010 and the future of the NLE Program. Members were 
briefed by representatives from the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

                         VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

    Lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina prompted changes in 
efforts to address the needs of people with disabilities and 
other vulnerable populations during disasters. The Post Katrina 
Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA, P.L. 109-295) 
included several provisions intended to focus the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) attention on improving 
assistance to individuals with disabilities. PKEMRA required 
FEMA to appoint a Disability Coordinator, coordinate policies 
with the National Council on Disability (NCD), enhance 
planning, and develop guidance for state and local partners to 
improve response protocols for vulnerable populations. In 
August 2009, NCD released a report entitled, ``Effective 
Emergency Management: Making Improvements for Communities and 
People with Disabilities.'' The report assessed scientific 
studies of preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation 
efforts in order to identify challenges still facing people 
with disabilities and makes recommendations to federal, state, 
local, and individual actors to address those challenges. The 
report found that people with disabilities remain vulnerable 
through all stages of a disaster. In response to NCD's report, 
Chairman Bennie G. Thompson and Representative Henry Cuellar 
wrote to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate in September 2009 
asking him to provide the Committee with information on the 
Agency's activities-to-date that address the needs of people 
with disabilities in all stages of disaster planning.
    On June 15, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``Caring for Special Needs during Disasters: What's 
being done for Vulnerable Populations?'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Ms. Marcie Roth, Senior Advisor on 
Disability Issues, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Department of Homeland Security; Dr. Jonathan M. Young, 
Chairman, National Council on Disability; Dr. Carmen J. 
Spencer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army-Elimination of 
Chemical Weapons, United States Army, Department of Defense; 
Mr. Jim Kish, Director, Technological Hazards Division, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security; 
Mr. Jon Gundry, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Los Angeles 
County Office of Education; and Ms. Diana Rothe-Smith, 
Executive Director, National Voluntary Organizations Active in 
Disasters.
    In light of the policy changes and the NCD report, the 
Committee held a hearing to take testimony on the actions taken 
by FEMA, non-profits, and localities to address the needs of 
vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities, the 
poor, children, and persons with limited English proficiency, 
during disasters. Members had the opportunity to question 
witnesses about the steps taken to eliminate the gaps found 
after Hurricane Katrina in planning, response, and recovery for 
vulnerable populations. FEMA's Disability Coordinator testified 
that the Office of Disability Integration and Coordination 
(ODIC) was established within FEMA to implement PKEMRA 
requirements. During questioning, the Committee found that the 
ODIC Fiscal Year 2010 budget did not provide sufficient staff 
and resources to fulfill its statutory mission under PKEMRA.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on FEMA's responsibilities to 
address the needs of people with disabilities and other 
vulnerable populations during disasters. Following the hearing, 
witnesses were asked to respond to questions for the record 
that provided further insight on the efforts and challenges 
that remain to improving preparedness of vulnerable 
populations. Findings related to the ODIC budget resulted in a 
bipartisan letter from ECPR subcommittee Chairwoman Laura 
Richardson, ECPR subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Rogers, and 
Representatives Emanuel Cleaver and Joseph Cao to the Secretary 
of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano encouraging additional 
funds for ODIC in the FY 2012 budget request. On December 2, 
2010, Chairwoman Richardson introduced H.R. 6481, the 
Disability Integration and Coordination Improvement Act, to 
enhance the authority of ODIC and provide funding for staff and 
operations. Additional Committee oversight activities included 
staff participation at FEMA's 2010 Inclusive Emergency 
Management National Capacity Building Conference, meetings with 
the Disability Coordinator, and regular discussions with 
disability advocates and stakeholder groups regarding 
preparedness policies for vulnerable populations.

    FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S GRANT PROGRAMS DIRECTORATE

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Grant 
Programs Directorate (GPD) is responsible for state and local 
government grants management at FEMA and the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS). The Congress, under the Post Katrina 
Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA, P.L. 109-295), 
consolidated within GPD not only grant operations for all-
hazards grants that had traditionally been administered by 
FEMA, but also terrorism-focused preparedness grants that 
previously had program responsibility residing in various DHS 
components. In March 2010, a new Assistant Administrator for 
GPD was confirmed by the Senate, who was supported by Chairman 
Bennie Thompson and Ranking Member Peter King. The new 
Assistant Administrator assumed leadership of a Directorate 
that continues to struggle with organization and management 
issues.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight to monitor FEMA's effort to 
develop a roadmap for grant regionalization that is currently 
planned to be initiated with the FY 2011 grant cycle. 
Additionally, Committee oversight activities included regular 
briefings related to: award decisions, creation of preparedness 
metrics for grants, and expediting state and local governments 
spending of grant funds.
    In March of 2010, the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) 
completed an audit titled Efficacy of DHS Grant Programs (OIG 
10-69) on the steps FEMA has taken to mitigate duplication and 
redundancy across its non-disaster, preparedness grant 
programs. In the report, the OIG identified several weaknesses, 
which included legislative, organizational, and State-level 
challenges that hinder FEMA's ability to improve the efficacy 
of its grant programs. Also, in March 2010, the National 
Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) participated in an ECPR 
subcommittee hearing to discuss the results of their October 
2009 report entitled, ``Ensuring Strong FEMA Regional Offices: 
An Examination of Resources and Responsibilities,'' which 
included analysis of FEMA's grant programs. NAPA's analysis 
included consideration of FEMA Administrator's directive to 
devolve grant management responsibilities to regional offices. 
NAPA found similar results to the OIG that FEMA regional 
offices believe they did not have the staff or expertise 
necessary to fulfill their current grant management duties. 
Further, the Regions indicated that there were lengthy delays 
in receiving guidance from FEMA Headquarters on how to 
implement their grant responsibilities.
    On June 29, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``The Future of FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. Elizabeth Harman, 
Assistant Administrator, Grant Programs Directorate, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security; 
Ms. Anne L. Richards, Assistant Inspector General for Audits, 
Office of the Inspector General, Department of Homeland 
Security; Chief Alan Catalan, Fire Chief, Long Beach Fire 
Department, Long Beach, California; and Ms. MaryAnn Tierney, 
Deputy Managing Director, Office of Emergency Management, City 
of Philadelphia.
    The purpose of this hearing was to take testimony from the 
new Assistant Administrator for the GPD at FEMA, regarding 
priorities for the Directorate. The hearing allowed Members to 
examine staffing at GPD; the efficacy of FEMA's grants, 
application and grant draw down procedures' and the 
implications of FEMA's move to devolve additional grant 
management authorities to the ten Regional Offices. At the 
hearing, FEMA's Assistant Administrator agreed to respond in 
writing to the recommendations identified by the OIG.

           2010 HURRICANE SEASON -- OIL SPILL RESPONSE PLANS

    On July 14, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a Member 
briefing on hurricane preparedness in the Gulf and the 
potential impacts of a hurricane on the Deepwater Horizon oil 
spill cleanup efforts. Representatives from the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Coast Guard were 
present and responded to Member questions.

         INTEROPERABLE COMMUNICATIONS - NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN

    Emergency communications is critical for ensuring that 
public safety is able to effectively respond to disasters. 
Communications issues severely hindered response efforts at the 
World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon following the 9/11 
terrorist attacks. Broadband spectrum offers numerous benefits 
and would expand public safety's access and utilization of 
emerging technologies (such as streaming video; automated 
license plate recognition; and biometric technologies). As 
required by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 
(P.L. 111-5), on March 16, 2010, the Federal Communication 
Commission (FCC) transmitted the National Broadband Plan (NBP) 
to the Congress. The NBP proposes, pursuant to the Deficit 
Reduction Act of 2005 (109 - 171), that the FCC auction the 10 
megahertz (MHz) of spectrum in the 700 MHz band (known as the D 
Block) to commercial interests as the best means for realizing 
the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United 
States' (also referred to as the 9/11 Commission) goal of a 
nationwide, interoperable, public safety network. The plan 
promotes a public /private partnership in which public safety 
would be allowed to obtain additional spectrum via priority 
access and roaming agreements during times of emergencies. 
Funding to build out the network would come from auction 
proceeds. To the contrary, a large cross-discipline collection 
of public safety organizations have petitioned the Congress in 
opposition to the FCC's plan to auction the D Block.
    On July 27, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``Interoperable Emergency Communications: Does the 
National Broadband Plan Meet the Needs of First Responders?'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from RADM James Arden 
Barnett, Jr. (Ret.), Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission; Mr. Greg Schaffer, 
Assistant Secretary, Office of Cyber Security and 
Communications, Department of Homeland Security; Chief Jeff 
Johnson, President and Chairman of the Board, International 
Association of Fire Chiefs; Deputy Chief Charles F. Dowd, 
Communications Division, New York City Police Department; Mr. 
Robert A. LeGrande, II, Founder, The Digital Decision, LLC; and 
Mr. Eric Graham, Rural Cellular Association, Vice President for 
Strategic Government Relations, Cellular South, Inc.
    The purpose of this hearing was to take testimony from the 
FCC and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as well as 
the first responder community about the public safety aspects 
of the FCC's NBP, including the proposal to auction the 10 MHz 
of spectrum, known as the ``D-Block.'' Members had the 
opportunity to question witnesses about the state of 
interoperable emergency communications and the NBP's proposed 
framework to provide a nationwide interoperable public safety 
broadband wireless network. At the hearing, the Assistant 
Secretary for the Office of Cyber Security and Communications 
at DHS raised numerous concerns with the NBP's proposal to 
auction the D Block and could not fully support the plan. It 
was found that the administration intended to create a new task 
force to address the interoperability issues left un addressed 
in the NBP.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight to monitor the implementation of 
the NBP. Specifically, on July 29, 2010, the Committee sent a 
letter to President Barack Obama requesting that DHS lead the 
taskforce in order to ensure that the views of the public 
safety community are incorporated into the body's discussions. 
Furthermore, the Committee advocated in the letter for 
additional consideration of the costs associated for emergency 
communications by State and local jurisdictions, particularly 
rural areas.

                     EMERGENCY LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

    When states and localities are overwhelmed by a 
catastrophic disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) is responsible for delivering life-saving commodities to 
assist their populations. The Logistics Management Directorate 
(LMD) within FEMA is the office responsible for developing the 
policies, standards, and budgetary and operational practices 
that enable emergency officials to provide relief to disaster 
victims and affected communities. In July of 2010, the DHS 
Office of Inspector General (OIG) released to the Committee a 
report titled ``FEMA's Logistics Management Process for 
Responding to Catastrophic Disasters,'' that analyzed the 
strengths and weaknesses of the FEMA LMD's process for 
responding to catastrophic disasters. The OIG found that FEMA 
has made significant progress in enhancing its logistics 
capability, but noted several major deficiencies that could 
hinder FEMA's ability to further enhance response operations. 
In particular, the OIG found several planning and coordination 
issues with FEMA's new Logistics Supply Chain Management System 
(LSCMS). The report suggests that an imbalance in resources and 
capabilities could create communication issues and delay the 
arrival of much needed disaster relief supplies.
    On September 29, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a hearing 
entitled ``Emergency Logistics Management: Transforming the 
Delivery of Disaster Relief for the 21st Century.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Matt Jadacki, 
Assistant Inspector General, Emergency Management Oversight, 
Office of the Inspector General, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Eric Smith, Assistant Administrator, Logistics 
Management Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Department of Homeland Security, accompanied by Ms. Elizabeth 
A. Zimmerman, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of 
Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. Stephen A. Irwin, 
Chair, Donations Management Committee, National Voluntary 
Organizations Active in Disaster, and Director, Agency 
Services, Convoy of Hope.
    The purpose of this hearing was to take testimony from 
FEMA, the OIG, and National Voluntary Organizations Active in 
Disasters about their logistical efforts to ensure the 
effective delivery of goods and services to disaster victims. 
Members had the opportunity to examine FEMA's Logistics 
Directorate, the development of FEMA's new supply chain and 
inventory management system, and the collection, inventory 
management, and distribution of donated goods. The hearing 
provided a platform to discuss the $321 million anticipated to 
be spent on FEMA's LSCMS and the potential for wasteful 
spending.
    At the Chairman's direction, Committee and its staff 
continued to conduct oversight on the operations of FEMA LMD. 
Additional Committee oversight activities included regular 
meetings with FEMA to track progress with completing the LSCMS, 
addressing coordination issues with its federal partners, and 
providing additional support for state and local jurisdictions.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``FEMA's Gulf Coast Rebuilding Efforts: The Path Forward.'' 
        March 3, 2009. (Serial No. 111-2)
``PKEMRA Implementation: An Examination of FEMA's Preparedness 
        and Response Mission.'' March 17, 2009. (Serial No. 
        111-8)
``Examining Preparedness and Coordination Efforts of First 
        Responders along the Southwest Border.'' March 31, 
        2009. (Serial No. 111-13)
``The FY2010 Budget for the Federal Emergency Management 
        Agency.'' June 9, 2009. (Serial No. 111-21)
``Preparedness: State of Citizen and Community Preparedness.'' 
        October 1, 2009. (Serial No. 111-38)
``Preparedness: What Has $29 billion in Homeland Security 
        Grants Bought and How Do We Know?'' October 27, 2009. 
        (Serial No. 111-38)
``Ensuring Strong FEMA Regional Offices: An Examination of 
        Resources and Responsibilities.'' March 16, 2010. 
        (Serial No. 111-56)
``FEMA's FY 2011 Priorities and Beyond: Aligning Budget, 
        Mission, and Vision.'' April 27, 2010. (Serial No. 111-
        64)
``Caring for Special Needs during Disasters: What's being done 
        for Vulnerable Populations?'' June 15, 2010. (Serial 
        No. 111-69)
``The Future of FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate.'' June 29, 
        2010. (Serial No. 111-72)
``Interoperable Emergency Communications: Does the National 
        Broadband Plan Meet the Needs of First Responders?'' 
        July 27, 2010. (Serial No. 111-77)
``Emergency Logistics Management: Transforming the Delivery of 
        Disaster Relief for the 21st Century.'' September 29, 
        2010. (Serial No. 111-82)
  Committee on Homeland Security Oversight Plan for the 111th Congress

    Rule X. Clause 2(d) of the Rules of the House of 
Representatives for the 111th Congress requires each standing 
Committee in the first session of a Congress to adopt an 
oversight plan for the two- year period of the Congress and to 
submit the plan to the Committee on Government Reform and the 
Committee on House Administration.
    Rule XI. Clause 1(2)(d)(1) requires each Committee to 
submit to the House of Representatives not later than January 
2, of each odd-numbered year, a report on the activities of 
that committee under Rule X and Rule XI during the Congress 
ending on January 3 of such year. Clause 1(2)(d)(3) of Rule XI 
also requires that such report include a summary of the action 
taken and recommendations made with respect to each such plan; 
and a summary of any additional oversight activities undertaken 
by the Committee, and any recommendations made or actions taken 
thereon.
    Part A of this section contains the Committee on Homeland 
Security Oversight Plan for the 110th Congress which the Full 
Committee considered and adopted by a voice vote of February 4, 
2009, a quorum being present.
    Part B of this section contains a summary of the actions 
taken by the Committee on Homeland Security to implement the 
Oversight Plan for the 111th Congress and the recommendations 
made with respect to this plan. Part B also contains a summary 
of the additional oversight activities undertaken by the 
Committee, and the recommendations made or actions taken 
thereon.

         PART A--COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY OVERSIGHT PLAN

    Pursuant to Rule X, clause 2(d) of the Rules of the House, 
each standing Committee is required to adopt an oversight plan 
for the two-year period of the Congress. Moreover, the Rule 
requires that the oversight plan must be submitted to the 
Committees on Government Reform and House Administration not 
later than February 15 of the first session of the Congress.
    This is the oversight plan of the Committee on Homeland 
Security for the 111th Congress. It includes the areas in which 
the Committee expects to conduct oversight during the 111th 
Congress, but does not preclude oversight or investigation of 
additional matters as the need arises.

               MANAGEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND OVERSIGHT

    During the 111th Congress, the Committee will assess the 
progress of the Department of Homeland Security in meeting its 
major management and integration challenges. The Homeland 
Security Act of 2002 transferred 22 separate agencies into the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). During the 111th 
Congress, the Committee will conduct oversight of the 
effectiveness of DHS efforts to integrate and coordinate the 
management and administration of these numerous legacy 
entities, especially regarding the effectiveness of its efforts 
to streamline activities relating to human capitol recruitment 
and retention, asset investment, acquisitions, financial 
management and other departmental administrative functions 
essential to the short and long-term effectiveness of the 
Department in fulfilling its critical mission functions. 
Additionally, the Committee will examine the Department's 
efforts to establish and locate a new headquarters within 
Washington, DC.

                  procurement and contracts management

    During the 111th Congress, the Committee will review the 
efforts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to improve 
the integration and coordination of the procurement functions 
of its major legacy components, and to ensure that effective 
management controls are put in place to prevent contract waste, 
fraud and abuse while promoting efficiency and effectiveness. 
The Committee will review the authorities and activities of the 
Chief Procurement Officer to ensure the effective management of 
this key function. The Committee also will review the 
Department's implementation of Section 831(a) of the Homeland 
Security Act of 2002, which grants the Secretary authority with 
respect to research and development projects to use more 
flexible contracting mechanisms in an effort to attract 
``nontraditional government contractors'' for needed homeland 
security technologies, as well as the Secretary's use of 
``insourcing'' and other ``streamlined'' acquisition practices.

                          financial management

    During the 111th Congress, the Committee will review the 
efforts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address 
the financial management challenges of individual components, 
including the implementation of internal controls and the 
mitigation of organizational weaknesses which preclude the 
issuance of clean audit opinions. Additionally, the Committee 
will examine the Department's efforts to integrate the 
financial management systems of the component agencies into a 
unified system and the Department's compliance with the 
Department of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act, 
P.L. 108-330.

                        human capital management

    During the 111th Congress, the Committee will monitor the 
Department's efforts to plan and implement strategic human 
capital management programs that address current and emerging 
human capital challenges and establish a results-oriented 
organizational culture. Additionally the Committee will examine 
the authorities and activities of the Chief Human Capital 
Officer (CHCO) and the coordination of policy between and among 
the Department's CHCOs. Further, the Committee will examine the 
Department's use of contract employees to fulfill its staffing 
needs.

               information technology systems management

    During the 111th Congress, the Committee will review the 
efforts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to address 
information technology (IT) challenges, including the 
management and integration of the Department's information 
technology systems. The Committee will review the authorities 
and activities of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the 
coordination of policy and acquisition within and among the 
Department's CIOs. The Committee also will monitor the 
Department's progress in IT architectural planning, investment 
management, policy development, operations, and related 
personnel management. Additionally, the Committee will monitor 
the Department's compliance with the Federal Information 
Security Management Act of 2002, 44 U.S.C.  3541.

          EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

               federal preparedness and response efforts

    The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 
2004 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure 
effective coordination of the Department's efforts to prevent, 
prepare for, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and 
other major emergencies. Additionally, on October 4, 2006, 
President Bush signed into law P.L. 109-295, the Department of 
Homeland Security Appropriations Bill of 2007. Title VI of this 
law, cited as the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act 
of 2006, made substantial changes to the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA) that ultimately resulted in the 
integration of all preparedness and response activities in the 
Department. The Committee will examine the Department's efforts 
to implement the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act 
of 2006.

                 national preparedness goal and system

    Both the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 
2006 and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 (HSPD-8), 
direct the Department of Homeland Security to develop, and 
update as necessary a National Preparedness Goal that defines 
the target level of preparedness to ensure the Nation's ability 
to prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against 
natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made 
disasters.
    In the 111th Congress, the Committee will oversee the 
implementation of the National Preparedness Goal and System to 
gage improvements in the Nation's ability to prevent, respond 
to, recover from, and mitigate against natural disasters, acts 
of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.

            national response framework/incident management

    The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding 
principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and 
provide a unified national response to disasters and 
emergencies. It establishes a comprehensive, national, all-
hazards approach to domestic incident response. In the 111th 
Congress, the Committee will examine the effectiveness of the 
NRF, including the Department's role in coordinating the 
response obligations of all applicable Federal departments and 
agencies and the coordination between the Department and State 
and local governments, first responders, and the private sector 
in implementing the NRF.
    In addition, during the 111th Congress, the Committee will 
oversee the Department's implementation of the National 
Incident Management System (NIMS). The Committee will review 
the Department's integration of NIMS with the National Response 
Framework.

                      interoperable communications

    In the 111th Congress, the Committee will monitor the 
provisions in the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act 
of 2006 which created an Office of Emergency Communications. 
Specifically, the Committee will oversee the Department's 
coordination and planning, technical assistance, communications 
standards and best practices for interoperable communications 
systems for first responders. The Committee also will oversee 
the Department's implementation of grants for interoperable 
communications.

     assistance to state and local governments and first responders

    In the 111th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
Department's allocation and administration of grants to State 
and local governments. In particular, the Committee will review 
the coordination of grant programs within the Department and 
across the Federal government; challenges in the funding 
pipeline; and the distribution and spending of such grants at 
the State and local levels.

                        first responder training

    During the 111th Congress, the Committee will review the 
efficacy of Federal terrorism preparedness training, 
incorporation of such training into first responder 
certification processes, and the level of coordination between 
Federal, State, and local training programs. The Committee 
intends to review the Department of Homeland Security's current 
training programs for first responders. The Committee will 
review the extent of State and local government utilization and 
awareness of these programs, the compatibility of the 
Department's programs with existing training requirements and 
certifications for first responders, and whether the Department 
is effectively utilizing existing training infrastructures at 
the State and local levels.

                       exercises and simulations

    In Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8, the 
President directed DHS to create a national program and multi-
year planning system to conduct terrorism preparedness-related 
exercises. During the 111th Congress, the Committee will review 
DHS' National Exercise Program, and will evaluate the extent to 
which this program enhances preparedness.

                           emergency warnings

    The Committee will examine the Federal government's efforts 
to provide prompt and useful alerts and warning information to 
those persons at risk; to ensure interoperability among 
different warning systems; to provide for security and uniform 
standards and protocols for the use of warning systems; and to 
develop meaningful metrics to assess the effectiveness of such 
systems.

    INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARING, AND TERRORISM RISK ASSESSMENT

                  dhs' office of information analysis

    During the 111th Congress, the Committee will review 
efforts to build the intelligence, analytical, and assessment 
capabilities of the Department and to ensure its full 
participation in the Intelligence Community in furtherance of 
its homeland security mission. The Committee will examine 
whether the Department is receiving relevant intelligence and 
law enforcement information from other Federal agencies on a 
timely basis; whether the Secretary of Homeland Security is 
appropriately involved in the prioritization of the Federal 
government's intelligence collection requirements for homeland 
security purposes; and the Department's role in managing, 
distributing, and otherwise using terrorist threat information 
in furtherance of its homeland security mission.
    In addition, the Committee will explore the Department's 
role in the activities of the National Counterterrorism Center 
(NCTC) and the dissemination of terrorist threat information 
among Federal, State and local governments and the private 
sector.

        dhs' intelligence and information collection activities

    The Committee will examine the Department's information 
collection efforts to ensure that they contribute materially to 
the Department's overall homeland security/counterterrorism 
mission. In particular, the Committee will oversee the efforts 
of the Department to coordinate and integrate the activities of 
its various intelligence and analytic units and offices and to 
ensure that national-level terrorist threat intelligence is 
being disseminated to the operational entities within the 
Department. As part of this oversight, the Committee will 
examine the effectiveness with which the Department's 
intelligence and threat assessments are utilized in carrying 
out Department-wide initiatives to understand and assess 
critical infrastructure vulnerabilities and to conduct national 
risk assessments. This oversight also will include a review of 
the Department's plans use of Open Source Information, as 
recommended in the 9/11 Commission Report and the Intelligence 
Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.

                          information sharing

    The Homeland Security Act of 2002, and a subsequent 
Memorandum of Understanding on Information Sharing entered into 
by the Attorney General, Director of Central Intelligence, and 
Secretary of Homeland Security, mandated routine sharing of 
homeland security-related information between and among 
Federal, State and local officials, in order to assess the 
nature and scope of terrorist threats to the United States and 
to evaluate and act on that information in light of U.S. 
vulnerabilities. During the 111th Congress, the Committee will 
examine information sharing among Federal, State and local 
governments, law enforcement entities, first responders, and 
emergency management personnel. The Committee also will examine 
the development and implementation of the information sharing 
environment mandated under the Intelligence Reform and 
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, and whether the Department is 
meeting the terrorism threat-related information requirements 
of State, local, and private sector officials in a timely and 
responsive manner. In addition, the Committee will examine the 
issue of unclassified information designations by DHS and other 
Federal agencies, such as ``Sensitive Security Information,'' 
and any impact such designations may have on the ability of the 
Department or other Federal agencies to share information among 
Federal, state, local, and private sector partners.

                  threat communications and advisories

    In the 111th Congress, the Committee intends to review the 
Department's policies and procedures with respect to issuing 
threat and warning advisories, including the Homeland Security 
Advisory System, to ensure that they convey information in a 
timely and relevant manner to Federal, State, and local 
government officials and other entities.

   intelligence-driven efforts to counter terrorism-related smuggling

    During the 111th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
operations and progress of the Terrorist Screening Center, the 
Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center, and other cooperative 
efforts to prevent and interdict terrorist travel, including 
the Department of Homeland Security's interaction with and 
participation in such entities and efforts. In addition, the 
Committee will review the Department's intelligence-driven 
efforts to prevent and interdict terrorist travel and the 
smuggling of illicit terrorism-related materials, including the 
expansion of its ability to analyze terrorist techniques, 
patterns, indicators, and trends, and to share such information 
in a timely manner to enable front-line Department personnel to 
identify, intercept, and disrupt terrorists attempting to 
travel into and within the United States.

                     the national operations center

    The Department of Homeland Security's National Operations 
Center (NOC) serves as the national nerve center for 
information sharing and domestic incident management, by 
increasing the vertical coordination between Federal, State, 
and local government and private sector partners. In the 111th 
Congress, the Committee will oversee the Department's efforts 
to collect and fuse information in the NOC in order to maintain 
domestic situational awareness, and to carry out its role as 
the primary national-level center during domestic incidents and 
special events.

                 privacy and civil liberties protection

    Section 222 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (the Act) 
created a Privacy Officer for the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS), to ensure that DHS' information gathering and 
analysis functions, across its many directorates and offices, 
adhere to established standards for protection of personal 
privacy. Section 705 of the Act also established an Officer for 
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to review and assess 
information alleging abuses of civil rights or civil liberties 
by employees and officials of the Department, and the 
Intelligence Reform and Prevention Act of 2004 required the 
Department's Inspector General to designate a senior staff 
member to handle similar issues and work with the Officer for 
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties on such matters. During the 
111th Congress, the Committee will monitor the Department's 
efforts to ensure appropriate privacy and civil liberties 
protections.

         TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

             national strategy for transportation security

    During the 111th Congress, the Committee plans to examine 
the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) progress in 
developing a risk-based National Strategy for Transportation 
Security, as required by section 4001 of the Intelligence 
Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. The Committee will 
examine the Department's efforts to develop strategies for 
addressing terrorist threats in varied transportation 
environments. The Committee also will review the potential 
efficacy and cost of current and proposed practices to protect 
the mass transit industry's passengers and infrastructure from 
terrorist attack, including hardening of facilities, the use of 
biological, chemical and radiological sensors, passenger 
screening, and other methods to prevent or mitigate a terrorist 
attack. Additionally, the Committee will examine the use of 
transportation security grants.

                    passenger and baggage screening

    During the 111th Congress, the Committee intends to review 
the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) progress in 
developing and deploying passenger, baggage screening 
technologies, including the cost-effectiveness and accuracy of 
such technologies. The Committee also will review TSA's 
passenger search policies and practices and passenger pre-
screening programs including the use of no-fly and selectee 
lists, the implementation of the Secure Flight program and 
other measures that affect the safety of domestic and 
international air travelers. As part of this oversight, the 
Committee plans to examine TSA's staffing needs.

                           aviation security

    In the 111th Congress, the Committee will examine the risks 
and consequences of different types of terrorist attacks on or 
utilizing aircraft, and the development of security measures to 
reduce or mitigate such risks. As part of this oversight, the 
Committee expects to review efforts by the Transportation 
Security Administration (TSA) relating to air cargo security 
and general aviation aircraft. The Committee also will review 
airport perimeter and access control procedures and practices 
as well as related technology to assess the effectiveness of 
TSA requirements for limiting access to the secure areas of 
commercial and general aviation airports. In addition, the 
Committee will examine the training and management of the 
Federal Air Marshals Service.

                           airspace security

    The Committee will review efforts of the Department to 
carry out its responsibilities to interdict any airspace 
incursions into the restricted zone of the National Capital 
Region (NCR), as well as its responsibilities with respect to 
detecting air assets crossing U.S. borders. The Committee's 
oversight in this area also will include the roles and 
responsibilities of each of the Federal agencies involved 
(including Department of Defense assets such as the U.S. 
Northern Command, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, 
and the Air National Guard) in and responsible for 
interdiction, identification, and investigation of aircraft 
that violate airspace restrictions within the United States.

                   critical infrastructure protection

    Under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 7 (HSPD-7), 
the Department is responsible for integrating sector-specific 
strategies into a National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure 
Protection, and for coordinating Federal efforts across all 
such infrastructure sectors. During the 111th Congress, the 
Committee will examine the Department's national coordination 
responsibilities and its sector-specific critical 
infrastructure protection responsibilities. The Committee also 
will examine the coordination of efforts between the Department 
of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, and the States 
with respect to critical infrastructure protection activities.
    In addition, the Committee will review the Department's 
progress in identifying, prioritizing, recommending, and 
implementing protective measures to reduce vulnerabilities for 
critical infrastructure and key resources, including its 
administration of programs to promote private sector sharing of 
critical infrastructure threat and vulnerability-related 
information, and its administration of systems and programs to 
provide timely warnings of potential risks to critical 
infrastructure.

             BORDER, MARITIME, AND GLOBAL COUNTERTERRORISM

                       port and maritime security

    In the 111th Congress, the Committee will examine various 
aspects of port security, including the security of port 
facilities; the screening of vessels, passengers, cargo, and 
crew for potential terrorists or instrumentalities of 
terrorism; the development of international security standards 
for shipping and containers, and the development of secure 
identification cards for maritime employees. The Committee 
plans to review the efficiency and effectiveness of the 
Department's supply chain security programs and the status and 
implementation of the Maritime and Transportation Security Act 
of 2002 and the Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) 
Port Act of 2006, and the relevant provisions of the 
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
    In the 111th Congress, the Committee plans to monitor the 
Coast Guard's efforts to enhance maritime domain awareness 
through an examination of existing and alternative programs 
that contribute to this goal. As part of this effort, the 
Committee will review the progress and efficacy of the Coast 
Guard's Deepwater Program.

                            border screening

    In the 111th Congress, the Committee intends to review 
efforts to ensure the deployment and implementation of 
technology and training to assist border and consular officials 
in identifying, intercepting, and disrupting terrorists or 
others who would do us harm attempting to enter or travel 
within the United States. As a part of this effort, the 
Committee will review the efforts of the Department to detect, 
detain, and remove aliens apprehended at or near U.S. borders 
and ports of entry who are subject to deportation, particularly 
those from countries of terrorist concern. The Committee will 
examine the integration, security, and reliability of criminal, 
immigration, and terrorist databases used to screen persons 
seeking to enter this country. The Committee will monitor the 
Department's progress in fully implementing the US-VISIT 
program and its supporting technologies and databases, the 
potential benefits and challenges of various biometric 
technologies; the impact of the program on cross-border travel 
at ports of entry, the ability of the Department to use 
overstay reports generated by the program for enforcement 
purposes and the integration of the US-VISIT program with other 
screening programs. The Committee will also closely monitor 
implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative in a 
manner to achieve both enhanced border security and to expedite 
legitimate and qualified travelers, as recommended by the 9/11 
Commission. The Committee also will assess DHS progress with 
respect to the integration and effectiveness of transportation 
and border security screening systems for passengers and cargo 
transported within the United States and across our borders. 
The Committee also will examine the existing state of 
infrastructure at our nation's ports of entry and assess 
improvements that may be required to enhance implementation of 
border security programs.

                       border security technology

    The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 
2004 mandated an advanced technology pilot program along the 
northern border and a comprehensive surveillance plan for the 
southwest border. Both plans emphasize the use of technology - 
particularly sensors, video and unmanned aerial vehicles (or 
remotely piloted aircraft) - to enhance border security. In the 
111th Congress, the Committee will monitor the Department's 
efforts to implement these programs in an effective and 
efficient manner.

        EMERGING THREATS, CYBERSECURITY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

                               biodefense

    In the 111th Congress, the Committee will examine efforts 
of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to improve and 
expand efforts to detect biological attacks. The Committee will 
conduct comprehensive oversight of the Department's activities 
as outlined in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 
10 (``Biodefense for the 21st Century''). The Committee will 
examine the short and long-term effectiveness of these 
activities, as well as the Department's coordination of the 
Federal government's biodefense initiatives, including defenses 
against agro-terrorism and the safety of nation's food supply. 
The Committee will conduct oversight of the Department's 
actions to provide for response capabilities to a biological 
event, including medical countermeasures development and 
procurement activities as well as surge capacity needed for 
large-scale events such as a pandemic outbreak.

                  wmd terrorism and nuclear smuggling

    In the 111th Congress, the Committee will conduct oversight 
of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs focused on 
assessing threats related to nuclear terrorism, including the 
development of threat certification, characterization, 
detection, and source attribution techniques. The Committee 
will review the integration of threat assessments with the 
development of detection capabilities and countermeasures.
    Also, the Committee will examine the Department's progress 
in refining risk-based methods for identifying, screening, and 
scanning high-risk cargo entering the United States, and the 
development of non-intrusive inspection technologies and 
capabilities for detecting and interdicting commerce in and 
transit of nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological 
weapons, components, and precursors.
    Additionally, the Committee will review the efforts of the 
Department to deploy and operate nuclear and radiological 
detection equipment, including but not limited to radiation 
portal monitors and alternative approaches to tracking and 
monitoring cargo in transit. Finally, the Committee will 
examine the Department's efforts to develop and execute 
response and recovery efforts in the event of a WMD event.

                    r&d investment and coordination

    The Committee will review the Department's efforts to 
strategically invest in basic research and development (R&D) 
designed to enhance the long-term prevention mission of the 
Department and the Department's efforts to carry out its 
statutory responsibilities for coordinating government-wide R&D 
in support of all homeland security missions.

                    counter-proliferation activities

    The Committee will review the efforts of the Department in 
counter-proliferation of nuclear and biological weapons, 
materials, and precursors and the detection and assessment of 
chemical and radiological threats, including the coordination 
of such activities within the Department with related efforts 
of other Federal agencies.

                             cybersecurity

    The Committee will examine the Department's efforts to 
prevent cyber attacks against America's critical 
infrastructures; reduce national vulnerability to cyber 
attacks; and minimize damage and recovery time if cyber attacks 
should occur. The Committee will focus on improving integration 
of the cybersecurity mission within the Department, and 
coordination of cybersecurity best practices, risk assessments 
and warnings across all levels of government and the private 
sector. The Committee also will review DHS' cyber-related 
remediation activities, including plans for recovery in the 
event of a coordinated terrorist attack, and the Department's 
efforts to coordinate with the private sector to develop 
mechanisms for information sharing on cybersecurity threats, 
vulnerabilities and solutions. The Committee will examine the 
Department's efforts to support research and development and 
educational activities to improve cybersecurity. Finally, the 
Committee will review the Department's investment in research 
and development (R&D) designed to implement the National 
Strategy to Secure Cyberspace.

                   science and technology directorate

    The Directorate for Science and Technology (S&T 
Directorate) is the primary research and development arm of the 
Department. The S&T Directorate provides federal, state and 
local officials with the technology and capabilities to protect 
the nation. In the 111th Congress, the Committee will conduct 
oversight of the coordination of homeland security-related 
research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) within 
the Department and the adequacy of mission support provided by 
the Directorate to operational elements of the Department, 
state and local authorities, and the private sector.

           technology clearing house and technology transfer

    In the 111th Congress, the Committee will review the 
Department activities relating to evaluation, testing, and 
certification of private sector homeland security technologies. 
The Committee also will evaluate the Department's role in 
facilitating the transfer and commercialization of existing 
technologies (including modification of military technologies) 
for use by Federal, state, and local governments and first 
responders to prevent, prepare for, or respond to terrorist 
attacks.

           s&t fellowship program and centers for excellence

    During the 111th Congress, the Committee will review the 
Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to attract the 
Nation's most talented scientists and build partnerships with 
the academic community through its Homeland Security Centers of 
Excellence and its Scholars and Fellows program. The Committee 
will review the Centers assignments and their role in 
fulfilling the Department's mission.

                    the homeland security institute

    The Homeland Security Institute (the Institute), created 
under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and sponsored by the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is a Federally-funded 
research and development center (FFRDC) that produces strategic 
analysis for the science and technology (S&T) mission of DHS. 
In the 111th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
Department's operation, management and utilization of the 
Institute.

                       safety act implementation

    The Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective 
Technologies Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act) was included as 
Subtitle G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, and gave the 
Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the 
authority to designate, upon application, certain anti-
terrorism technologies as qualified to participate in a Federal 
liability protection program. In the 111th Congress, the 
Committee will review the Department's efforts to coordinate 
such designation with operational components of the Department 
and with other Federal, State, and local government agencies.
              Part B--IMPLEMENTATION OF THE OVERSIGHT PLAN

    Part B of this section contains a summary of the actions 
taken by the Committee on Homeland Security to implement the 
Oversight Plan for the 111th Congress and the recommendations 
made with respect to this plan. Part B also contains a summary 
of the additional oversight activities undertaken by the 
Committee, and the recommendations made or actions taken 
thereon.

               MANAGEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND OVERSIGHT

    As part of the Committee's oversight on the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations and Oversight, conducted oversight of the 
effectiveness of DHS in integrating, consolidating, and 
coordinating management activities and administrative functions 
across DHS headquarters and each of its components. In 
accordance with the Committee's Oversight Plan, the 
Subcommittee held hearings, briefings, and exchanged frequent 
correspondence focusing on the integration of DHS's financial 
management systems, the merging of its Data Centers, and the 
consolidation of its Headquarters operations at the site of St. 
Elizabeth's Hospital. Moreover, Subcommittee Staff visited 
DHS's primary data center in Stennis, Mississippi, to see 
firsthand the efficacy of DHS's intended plans and monitor the 
ongoing process of merging DHS's data and information 
technology. Subcommittee Members and Staff also led frequent 
visits to the St. Elizabeth's site to conduct oversight of the 
project, monitor contractor performance, and ensure that the 
schedule determined by both DHS and the General Services 
Administration (GSA), as authorized by Congress, was proceeding 
as planned.
    Throughout the Subcommittee's oversight of DHS's 
integration and consolidation efforts, Members and Staff met 
with representatives from DHS Chief Administrative Officer, 
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Office of 
Procurement Operations, Resource Management Transformation 
Office, the Office of the Inspector General, Office of Small 
and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, the Under Secretary for 
Management and the General Services Administration Public 
Buildings Service and Office of Small Business Utilization 
Offices, in addition to the Government Accountability Office.
    Additionally, during the 111th Congress, DHS produced its 
first Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR), as mandated 
by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act 
of 2007 (P.L. 110-53). The Subcommittee conducted Member 
briefings, held a hearing, and conducted numerous meetings with 
DHS representatives during the planning, drafting, and 
implementation phases of the QHSR process. The Subcommittee 
Members and Staff also met with DHS officials regarding the 
Bottom-up Review, which served as a counterpart to the QHSR to 
ensure that both documents adequately reflected DHS mission and 
satisfied legislative requirements. As part of this oversight, 
Subcommittee Members and staff met and corresponded with the 
Deputy Secretary, the Under Secretary for Management, and the 
Office of Policy, in addition to key non-governmental 
organizations.
    The Subcommittee also fulfilled its role of conducting 
oversight of leadership offices in DHS Office of the Secretary 
and Executive Management by monitoring the activities of the 
Chief Privacy Officer and the Officer for Civil Rights and 
Civil Liberties. The Subcommittee conducted frequent briefings 
and exchanged correspondence with both offices to ensure that 
homeland security polices implemented by DHS were balanced with 
necessary privacy, civil rights and civil liberties 
protections. The Subcommittee conducted oversight regarding 
DHS's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) activities, as led by 
the Chief Privacy Officer; compliance with the No Fear Act 
(P.L. 107-174); and compliance with the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-
579), the eGovernment Act (P.L. 107-347) and the Code of 
Federal Regulations. The Subcommittee also conducted oversight 
of the Transportation Security Administration's screening 
procedures to ensure fairness, equity and the protection of 
privacy at our Nation's airports. Likewise, the Subcommittee 
conducted oversight of electronic media searches and other U.S. 
Custom and Border Protection's activities at ports of entry to 
ensure compliance with existing laws, policies and regulations. 
Moreover, the Subcommittee exchanged letters and conducted 
meetings with DHS representatives, community leaders, and 
advocacy organizations regarding privacy, civil rights and 
civil liberties protections at Fusion Centers and the re-
establishment of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight 
Board, as mandated by the Implementing Recommendations of the 
9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53).
    In an effort to conduct oversight of DHS-wide privacy 
policies and procedures and to ensure consistency throughout 
the various components, Subcommittee staff met with Component 
Privacy Officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
National Protection and Programs Directorate, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency and the Transportation Security 
Administration. The Subcommittee also conducted oversight of 
the establishment and implementation of the U.S. Coast Guard's 
Civil Rights Action Plan.

                  procurement and contracts management

    As part of the Committee's oversight on the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations and Oversight, conducted oversight on the 
effectiveness of DHS to improve the integration and 
coordination of its procurement functions and ensure that 
effective management controls were put in place to prevent 
waste, fraud and abuse. In accordance with the Committee's 
Oversight Plan, the Subcommittee held briefings and exchanged 
correspondence regarding DHS's contracting activities. The 
Subcommittee exchanged correspondence with DHS officials 
regarding contracts that were awarded through other than full 
and open competition, as revealed by DHS Office of Inspector 
General (OIG). The Subcommittee also conducted hearings and 
closely monitored DHS's high-risk contracts, such as SBInet, 
the Transformation and Systems Consolidation financial 
management procurement, the TSA HRAccess (formerly Integrated 
Hiring Operations & Personnel Program) contract, the EAGLE II 
acquisition strategy, and contracts related to the St. 
Elizabeth's Headquarters Consolidation project.
    Moreover, the Subcommittee conducted oversight of inter-
governmental contracts and agreements between DHS and other 
Federal government agencies, such as the interagency contracts 
between DHS and DHS of Defense governing data center 
operations.
    In performing its oversight functions, the Subcommittee met 
with the Chief Procurement Officer, the Office of Small and 
Disadvantaged Business Utilization and the Office of 
Procurement Operations. Subcommittee staff also met with and 
monitored the contracting activities of, and requested 
documents from, Heads of Contracting Activity at the following 
Component agencies: the United States Coast Guard, the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, Federal Law 
Enforcement Training Center, and the Transportation Security 
Administration.

                          financial management

    As part of the Committee's oversight on the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations and Oversight, conducted oversight on the 
effectiveness of DHS to improve its financial management 
system. In accordance with the Committee's Oversight Plan, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing and held numerous Member and Staff 
briefings with the Under Secretary for Management, Chief 
Financial Officer, Office of Procurement Activity, Resource 
Management Transformation Office and the Transformation and 
System Consolidation Program Manager's Office to express the 
Committee's concerns and offer solutions.
    During the 111th Congress, DHS focused heavily on its 
intention to consolidate the 19 separate financial management 
systems it inherited from legacy components into one integrated 
system, called the Transformation and Systems Consolidation 
program. The purpose of the new system is to allow DHS to 
obtain a clean audit and to better manage its financial 
functions. The Subcommittee conducted extensive oversight of 
DHS's process and through those efforts determined that the 
cost of the system, the procurement method utilized by DHS, and 
the intended strategy lent itself to an uncertain result. As a 
result, the Subcommittee took multiple steps in an effort to 
monitor and oversee the cost, timeframe, procurement activity, 
and strategy of DHS's efforts. The Subcommittee monitored DHS's 
process of obtaining approval for its strategy from the Office 
of Management and Budget. Subcommittee staff exchanged letters 
and held a conference with Office of Management and Budget 
staff to ensure that the Committee's position on DHS's 
financial management strategy was communicated to all necessary 
and interested parties. The Subcommittee also met with the 
Office of the Inspector General and the Government 
Accountability Office to review their recommendations for a 
clearer strategy and conducted oversight over DHS's adherence 
to and implementation of recommended actions.
    The Subcommittee also conducted oversight of the residual 
effects of DHS 's inadequate financial management, such as the 
lack of internal controls governing policies, oversight, and 
reporting of conference planning and spending practices; the 
failure of DHS leadership to ascertain that select financial 
management practices of the U.S. Secret Services were in 
violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341); 
interagency transfers of funds for data center operations 
without appropriate documentation and receipts, which could 
have resulted in overpayments; and the failure of the Science 
and Technology Directorate to remit certain fees to the U.S. 
Treasury, as required by law.

                        human capital management

    As part of the Committee's oversight on the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) the Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations and Oversight, conducted oversight on the 
effectiveness of DHS to improve human capital management. In 
accordance with the Committee's Oversight Plan, the 
Subcommittee held hearings, briefings, and meetings regarding 
DHS's personnel practices and its ability to attract, hire, 
promote, retain and support an adequate, prepared and well-
equipped workforce. Subcommittee Chair Christopher Carney also 
introduced legislation honoring the brave men and women that 
lost their lives in the line of duty while serving as a part of 
DHS workforce.
    On March 5, 2009, Subcommittee held its first hearing in 
the 111th Congress entitled ``Putting People First: A Way 
Forward for the Homeland Security Workforce,'' Subcommittee 
Members illustrated their commitment to the DHS workforce. 
Subsequent oversight during the 111th Congress focused on that 
commitment. Subcommittee Members and Staff met with the Chief 
Human Capital Officer to discuss, monitor and exercise 
oversight of DHS's effort to balance its workforce by reducing 
its over reliance on contractors and hiring and retiring a 
greater number of federal employees. Meetings were conducted 
with the Chief Security Officer to exercise oversight of the 
DHS's clearance and suitability process in an effort to 
decrease the backlog experienced by new recruits during the on-
boarding process and to ensure that the clearance process is 
fair and equitable throughout the entire DHS. During the H1N1 
outbreak, the Subcommittee conducted oversight of the U.S. 
Custom and Border Protection and the Transportation Security 
Administration efforts to adequately equip and inform its 
workforce to avoid risk and illness.
    The Subcommittee also held a hearing on July 23, 2009, 
entitled ``Protecting the Protectors: Examining the Personnel 
Challenges Facing the Federal Air Marshal Service'', and 
conducted oversight of personnel challenges and issues faced by 
the Federal Air Marshal Service and met with Transportation 
Security Administration representatives throughout the 111th 
Congress to monitor and oversee human capital efforts designed 
to protect and enhance this vital workforce. Likewise, 
Subcommittee staff met with representatives from the Chief 
Human Capital Office and the Chief Procurement Office to 
monitor the DHS's efforts to adequately staff and train its 
acquisition workforce. The Subcommittee also participated in 
efforts to seek whistleblower protections and collective 
bargaining rights for employees of the Transportation Security 
Administration.
    The Subcommittee also examined DHS human capital practices 
to ensure diversity, fairness and compliance with equal 
employment opportunity laws and veteran's preferences. The 
Subcommittee conducted a series of workforce briefings with the 
Office of Human Capital at all seven major components and 
Headquarters, employee representatives, think tanks and several 
employees on an individual basis, to explore how the DHS can 
improve hiring practices, training, retention and the morale of 
the workforce.
    Moreover, as part of the Subcommittee's oversight efforts 
Members and Staff met with the Chief Human Capital Officer, The 
Chief Procurement Officer, the Chief Security Officer, the 
Transportation Security Administration Administrator, the 
Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service, DHS Director of 
Recruiting, Staffing and Services, and the Program Manager for 
Veterans Outreach, the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil 
Liberties, and the Deputy Officer for Equal Employment 
Opportunity Programs. Meetings were also conducted with 
representatives from the Office of Personnel Management, the 
Government Accountability Office, advocacy organizations, non-
governmental organizations, and organized labor organizations 
to discuss the personnel and workforce strategies and issues of 
DHS. Moreover, Subcommittee Members and Staff visited airports, 
ports of entry and training facilities to discuss employee 
morale, workforce issues and ascertain the effect of DHS 
workforce polices in the workplace.

               information technology systems management

    As part of the Committee's oversight of the Department of 
Homeland Security's management of its information technology 
systems, the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations and 
Oversight conducted oversight of the DHS's plans to consolidate 
its information technology from numerous data centers, located 
throughout the country, into two data centers located in 
Virginia and Mississippi. In accordance with the Committee's 
Oversight Plan, Subcommittee conducted several meetings and 
exchanged correspondence with the Chief Information Officer in 
an effort to monitor and conduct oversight over this process. 
Moreover, Subcommittee staff visited DHS's primary data center, 
located in Stennis, Mississippi to determine whether the 
facility was adequately equipped to meet DHS's goals and plans. 
The Subcommittee also conducted oversight of interagency 
memoranda of agreement governing data center operations and 
information technology processes to ensure that the agreements 
were in compliance with Federal laws and standards. 
Subcommittee staff met with representatives from the Office of 
Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office to 
determine and oversee the feasibility of the DHS's information 
technology efforts and related costs.
    Subcommittee staff also conducted meetings with the Chief 
Privacy Officer and Component representatives, namely, the 
Transportation Security Administration to address and conduct 
oversight of DHS efforts to protect personal identifiable 
information contained within DHS information technology systems 
to ensure compliance with the Federal Information Security 
Management Act of 2002 (44 U.S.C.  3541), Privacy Act (P.L. 
93-579), and the eGovernment Act (P.L. 107-347).

          EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

               federal preparedness and response efforts

    As part of the Committee's oversight of federal 
preparedness and response efforts, the Subcommittee on 
Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response conducted 
extensive oversight on the Department of Homeland Security's 
(DHS's) federal preparedness and response capabilities and 
compliance with the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform 
Act of 2006 (PKEMRA, P.L. 109-295). In furtherance of its 
oversight efforts, the Subcommittee examined: the DHS's 
implementation of PKEMRA; the FEMA Administrator's initiative 
to devolve more authorities to the FEMA Regions; FEMA's ability 
to measure preparedness and assess risk; FEMA's ability to 
leverage private sector and non-governmental organizations' 
(NGO) resources during emergency response; federal, state, and 
local coordination prior to and during catastrophic events; and 
FEMA's ability to provide goods in a timely manner to a 
disaster. In accordance with the Committee's Oversight Plan, 
the Subcommittee held various hearings and staff briefing and 
meetings to gather information with numerous stakeholders, 
including DHS, other federal, state, and local authorities, 
private sector businesses, NGOs, and other experts.
    On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf 
Coast region of the United States. Hurricane Katrina revealed 
colossal inadequacies at the federal, State, and local 
government levels to prepare for, respond to, and recover from 
a catastrophic incident. In response, the Congress passed the 
PKEMRA to address shortcomings identified with the government's 
response to the storm. The Committee and Subcommittee have 
continued to monitor FEMA's implementation of PKEMRA and other 
statutes addressing the shortfalls identified after Katrina. 
Following the enactment of PKEMRA, the Committee requested the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine FEMA's 
implementation of PKEMRA. On November 21, 2008, GAO released a 
report entitled ``Actions Taken to Implement the Post-Katrina 
Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006,'' which identified the 
provisions that DHS and FEMA had and had not put into effect. 
Specifically, GAO identified over 300 requirements in PKEMRA 
and worked with FEMA to identify what, if any, actions had been 
taken by the agency to address each requirement. This report 
and its findings were later the focus for the March 17, 2009 
Subcommittee hearing entitled ``PKEMRA Implementation of FEMA'S 
Preparedness and Response Mission.'' The hearing highlighted 
the challenges still facing FEMA nearly five years after 
Hurricane Katrina and provided a framework for further 
oversight on PKEMRA implementation.
    Additional deficiencies were examined at a March 3, 2009, 
Subcommittee hearing entitled ``FEMA's Gulf Coast Rebuilding 
Efforts: The Path Forward.'' At the hearing, Members examined, 
among other things, the public assistance application program 
utilized after a disaster and the benefits of implementing 
strategies for private sector preparedness and recovery. On May 
13, 2009, Chairman Thompson requested GAO to assess FEMA's 
application process for disaster assistance to individuals and 
households. On October 28, 2010, Chairman Thompson requested 
GAO to conduct an analysis of FEMA's Disaster Reserve Workforce 
Division. As part of Committee's oversight on business 
preparedness, Chairman Thompson also submitted comments to a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued by FEMA regarding 
its Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification 
Preparedness Program, which appeared in the Federal Register on 
October 1, 2010. The comments call for a low-cost, yet flexible 
small business PS-Prep program with strong oversight and 
technical assistance.
    The Subcommittee has also conducted extensive oversight on 
FEMA's initiative to empower its Regional Offices as directed 
by PKEMRA's mandate to establish robust regional offices. To 
this end, the Subcommittee utilized a congressional-chartered 
report drafted by the National Academy of Public 
Administration, entitled ``FEMA's Integration of Preparedness 
and Development of Robust Regional Offices,'' to supports its 
oversight activities. The independent assessment was released 
in October 2009 and found that while FEMA had made progress 
toward preparedness integration and building-out its Regions, 
there were significant ongoing challenges impacting FEMA's 
ability to achieve the results mandated by PKEMRA. The report 
served as the basis for a March 16, 2010, Subcommittee hearing 
entitled ``Ensuring Strong FEMA Regional Offices: An 
Examination of Resources and Responsibilities.'' After the 
hearing, the Subcommittee, on March 31, 2010, requested GAO to 
further examine how preparedness and response, particularly 
with respect to preparedness grants, would be improved with the 
devolvement of authorities to the FEMA regions. In August of 
2010 additional correspondence was sent to the Administrator 
regarding the transfer of vacant Headquarters positions to the 
Regions. Subcommittee Staff also visited FEMA's National 
Response Coordination Center and FEMA Region II Headquarters in 
New York City to review the impact of FEMA's new regional 
office empowerment initiative.

                 national preparedness goal and system

    As part of the Committee's oversight of the national 
preparedness goal and system, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response conducted extensive 
oversight on the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) 
efforts to define the target level of preparedness to ensure 
the nation's ability to prevent, respond to, recover from, and 
mitigate against natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and 
other man-made disasters. Through its oversight efforts, the 
Subcommittee examined: the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency's (FEMA's) preparations for the 2009 and 2010 hurricane 
seasons; the ability of citizens to prepare themselves for 
future catastrophes; the ability of the DHS to leverage private 
sector resources for preparedness and response; the ability of 
FEMA to measure preparedness and assess risk; FEMA's efforts to 
include the disability community in preparedness planning; and, 
the effectiveness of homeland security national and regional 
exercises. In accordance with the Committee's Oversight Plan, 
the Subcommittee held various hearings and staff briefings and 
meetings to gather information with numerous stakeholders, 
including DHS, other federal, state, and local authorities, 
private sector businesses, non-governmental organizations 
(NGOs), and other experts.
    The Committee and the Subcommittee has long been concerned 
with the engagement of citizens in disaster response and has 
conducted extensive oversight to ensure FEMA treats citizens as 
assets to disaster relief, not liabilities. To examine the 
requirements in the National Preparedness Guidelines and Target 
Capabilities List for strengthening citizen and community 
preparedness, the Subcommittee held a hearing on October 1, 
2009, entitled ``Preparedness: State of Citizen and Community 
Preparedness.'' The hearing revealed the dismal state of 
citizen preparedness throughout the nation, which prompted the 
Subcommittee Chairman to request that FEMA develop a new 
strategy to enhance citizen preparedness. Subsequently, in 
January 2010, GAO released a related report requested by the 
Committee entitled ``FEMA Faces Challenges Integrating 
Community Preparedness Programs into Its Strategic Approach.'' 
This report, as well as the new FEMA strategy, were later 
examined at a February 26, 2010, Member briefing.
    Measuring the nation's preparedness for natural disasters 
and terrorist attacks is a continuing challenge for FEMA and 
the Subcommittee has conducted extensive oversight on this 
issue. Since 2006, the Congress has mandated that FEMA 
establish performance metrics to measure both the nation's 
level of preparedness, as well as the effectiveness of state 
and local homeland security grant programs administered by 
FEMA. Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 
(PKEMRA, P.L. 109-295) and the Implementing Recommendations of 
the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) require FEMA to 
develop metrics of preparedness that can be used by federal, 
State, local, and tribal entities to identify and close 
preparedness gaps with their homeland security resources. To 
better understand FEMA's efforts to measure preparedness, on 
September 17, 2009, the Committee sent a letter and survey to 
states, urban areas, and tribal governments to examine FEMA's 
new Cost-to-Capability (C2C) pilot program. The feedback from 
these surveys on C2C was nearly uniform. While most of the 
respondents expressed appreciation that FEMA was trying to 
develop a tool that would be helpful for grantees, they 
identified significant weaknesses with the current tool. This 
survey was later examined in an October 27, 2009, Subcommittee 
hearing entitled ``Preparedness: What has $29 billion in 
homeland security grants bought and how do we know?'' As a 
result of the hearing, FEMA's leadership agreed that the C2C 
tool was an example of government waste and cancelled the 
project. The Subcommittee anticipates this action saved 
taxpayers at least $5 million in FY 2010. The Subcommittee's 
oversight in this area resulted in the introduction and 
enactment of H.R. 3980, the Identifying Redundancies and 
Developing Performance Metrics Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-271), 
which requires FEMA to eliminate redundant reporting 
requirements, measure preparedness, and develop performance 
metrics for grants.
    The Subcommittee also examined FEMA's efforts to ensure the 
National Preparedness System encompasses the needs of all 
persons, including those with functional needs and the elderly, 
sick, and poor. In August 2009, the National Council on 
Disability (NCD) released a comprehensive report entitled, 
``Effective Emergency Management: Making Improvements for 
Communities and People with Disabilities.'' The report assesses 
scientific studies of preparedness, response, recovery, and 
mitigation efforts in order to identify challenges still facing 
people with disabilities and makes recommendations to federal, 
state, local, and individual actors to address those 
challenges. In response to NCD's report, the Committee sent a 
letter to the FEMA Administrator in September 2009 requesting 
information on the agency's activities-to-date that address the 
needs of people with disabilities in all stages of disaster 
planning. To further investigate FEMA's efforts to conduct 
inclusive planning, the Subcommittee held a hearing on June 15, 
2010, entitled ``Caring for Special Needs during Disasters: 
What's being done for Vulnerable Populations?'' During the 
hearing, it became evident that FEMA's Office of Disability 
Integration and Coordination needed additional resources to 
meet the mandates of PKEMRA. Accordingly, the Subcommittee sent 
a letter on July 1, 2010, to the Secretary of Homeland Security 
requesting more resources for the office. On December 2, 2010, 
Subcommittee Chairwoman, Ms. Richardson of California, 
introduced H.R. 6481, the Disability Integration and 
Coordination Improvement Act, to ensure the office has the 
resources it needs to fulfill its mission. Additional Committee 
and Subcommittee oversight activities included staff 
participation at FEMA's 2010 Inclusive Emergency Management 
National Capacity Building Conference, meetings with the 
Disability Coordinator, and regular discussions with disability 
advocates and stakeholder groups regarding preparedness 
policies for vulnerable populations.

            national response framework/incident management

    As part of the Committee's oversight on the National 
Response Framework (NRF), the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response examined the 
Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) efforts to prepare 
for and provide a unified national response to disasters and 
emergencies. Through its oversight efforts, the Subcommittee 
examined: the implementation of the National Response 
Framework, including Emergency Support Functions (ESF) 5 - 
Emergency Management, ESF 6 - Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, 
Housing, and Human Services, ESF 7 - Logistics Management and 
Resource Support, ESF 9 - Search and Rescue, and ESF 10 - Oil 
and Hazardous Materials; the capabilities needed to respond to 
a border violence incident; the delivery of goods and services 
during a disaster; the effectiveness of mutual aid agreements 
in assisting in response efforts; the ability of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to properly credential those 
responding to a catastrophe; and the Department of Defense's 
support of civil authorities. In accordance with the 
Committee's Oversight Plan, the Subcommittee held various 
hearings and staff briefings and meetings to gather information 
with numerous stakeholders, including DHS, other Federal, 
State, and local authorities, private sector businesses, NGOs, 
and other experts.
    With drug-related violence beginning to escalate along the 
southwest border in 2009, the Subcommittee examined DHS's 
incident planning efforts as well as the unique emergency 
response and communication challenges faced by state and local 
first responders. On March 31, 2009, the Subcommittee held a 
hearing entitled, ``Examining Preparedness and Coordination 
Efforts of First Responders along the Southwest Border.'' The 
hearing explored federal contingency plans to address growing 
violence, homeland security funding for resources and 
equipment, and cross-border training and exercises.
    Since 2005, when Hurricane Katrina overwhelmed the 
logistical capacity of Federal, State, and local governments to 
respond and recover, the Subcommittee has continued to monitor 
FEMA's capacity and capability to delivery goods and services 
during a catastrophic disaster. To examine the NRF and in 
particular, ESF 7 (Logistics, Management and Resource Support) 
and the Volunteer and Donations Management Support Annex, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing on September 29, 2010, entitled, 
``Emergency Logistics Management: Transforming the Delivery of 
Disaster Relief for the 21st Century.'' At the hearing, the 
Subcommittee analyzed FEMA's National Donations Management 
Network and discussed with witnesses a July 2010 DHS Office of 
Inspector General report entitled ``FEMA's Logistics Management 
Process for Responding to Catastrophic Disasters,'' which 
discussed the $321 million anticipated to be spent on FEMA's 
new logistics supply chain and inventory system and the 
potential for wasteful spending.
    The Subcommittee also conducted vigorous oversight of 
FEMA's efforts to prepare for hurricanes and coordinate the 
federal response pursuant to the NRF. On July 30, 2009, the 
Subcommittee held a Member briefing on hurricane preparedness 
for the 2009 hurricane season. Further, on July 14, 2010, the 
Subcommittee held a Member briefing on hurricane preparedness 
in the Gulf for the 2010 hurricane season and the potential 
impacts of a hurricane on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill 
cleanup efforts. This briefing allowed Members to examine ESF 
10, Oil and Hazardous Materials Response, and the potential 
responses needed to address the commingling of oil with storm 
surge from a hurricane. This Subcommittee briefing was 
complemented by significant activities at the Full Committee 
level, including a site visit to Louisiana in July 2010 and a 
hearing on September 22, 2010, entitled, ``DHS Planning and 
Response: Preliminary Lessons from Deepwater Horizon.''

                      interoperable communications

    As part of the Committee's oversight on interoperable 
communications, the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
Preparedness, and Response conducted extensive oversight on the 
Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) Office of Emergency 
Communications (OEC) and its compliance with the enhancements 
made to emergency communications in the Post-Katrina Emergency 
Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA, P.L. 109-295). Through 
its oversight efforts, the Subcommittee examined: the DHS's 
ability to support public safety interoperable communications 
through grant programs and technical guidance; cross-border 
interoperable emergency communications capabilities; public 
safety spectrum allocation; and the national strategy to 
coordinate communication efforts at the federal, state, tribal, 
territorial, regional and local levels. In accordance with the 
Committee's Oversight Plan, the Subcommittee held various 
hearings and staff briefings and meetings to gather information 
with numerous stakeholders, including DHS, other Federal, 
State, and local authorities, private sector businesses, NGOs, 
and other experts.
    In response to the communication failures highlighted after 
9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, Congress created the Office of 
Emergency Communications (OEC) within DHS. The Committee and 
Subcommittee have continually examined the work of the OEC to 
ensure that it is improving the ability of first responders-
firefighters, police officers, emergency medical providers-to 
communicate and share vital voice and data information across 
disciplines and jurisdictions. On April 30, 2009, the 
Subcommittee held a Member briefing on DHS's progress on 
interoperable emergency communications and the efforts of the 
OEC to implement the National Communications Plan and provide 
critical guidance to first responders throughout the nation.
    The Subcommittee was also heavily engaged in the 
administration's efforts to provide a nationwide interoperable 
broadband public safety network and the role of DHS in the 
Federal Communication Commission's proposal to provide 
interoperable communications to first responders through the 
auction of the 10 megahertz (MHz) of spectrum known as the ``D-
Block,'' in the 700 MHz band. On July 27, 2010, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``Interoperable Emergency 
Communications: Does the National Broadband Plan Meet the Needs 
of First Responders?'' At the hearing, DHS expressed some 
reservations about the FCC's auction proposal and recommended 
more analysis to resolve all outstanding issues. The Committee 
subsequently sent a letter on July 29, 2010, to President 
Barack Obama requesting that DHS play a primary role in any new 
taskforce designated to study the FCC's proposal to better 
champion the voice of the public safety community.

     assistance to state and local governments and first responders

    As part of the Committee's oversight on the Department of 
Homeland Security's (DHS's) assistance to state and local 
government and first responders, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response conducted extensive 
oversight on the DHS's allocation and administration of grants 
to state and local governments. Through its oversight efforts, 
the Subcommittee examined: the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency's (FEMA's) ability to measure preparedness; FEMA's 
formula to assess risk; FEMA's proposal to consolidate 
individual grant programs into the State Homeland Security 
Grant Program (SHSGP); FEMA's grant guidance; and FEMA's 
ability to improve the efficacy of its grant programs. In 
accordance with the Committee's Oversight Plan, the 
Subcommittee held various hearings and staff briefings and 
meetings to gather information with numerous stakeholders, 
including DHS, other Federal, State, and local authorities, 
private sector businesses, non-governmental organizations, and 
other experts.
    Because the funding levels and general administration of 
homeland security grants can change yearly with the President's 
budget submission, the Committee and Subcommittee closely 
followed FEMA's proposed budget for fiscal years (FY) 2010 and 
2011. With respect to the FY 2011 FEMA budget, the President 
proposed cutting the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency 
Response (SAFER) program and the Assistance to Firefighter 
Grant (AFG) by 25% from FY10 enacted levels and consolidating 
four grant programs, including the Citizen Corps grants 
program, into the State Homeland Security Grant Program. On 
April 27, 2010, the Subcommittee held a hearing with the 
Administrator of FEMA to examine proposed funding levels, the 
proposed changes to preparedness grants, and his strategic 
vision for the FEMA Regions. At the hearing, Subcommittee 
members made it clear that the Regional initiative needed to be 
reevaluated and that cuts to vital grant programs would 
undermine security and hamper the life-saving efforts of first 
responders across the country.
    In an effort to examine the effectiveness of the DHS's 
programs that provide funding to state and local governments 
and first responders, the Subcommittee conducted vigorous 
oversight on FEMA's management of homeland security grants. 
After receiving numerous concerns about a FEMA proposal that 
required grantees to submit an environmental and historic 
preservation (EHP) review for preparedness grant programs, the 
Subcommittee sent a letter, on April 22, 2010, to the FEMA 
Administrator requesting that FEMA reassess its ability to 
implement such guidance and prevent backlogs of grant awards. 
Further, the Subcommittee held a hearing on June 20, 2010, 
entitled ``The Future of FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate,'' 
and examined this issue along with the findings of a March 2010 
DHS Office of Inspector General Report entitled ``Efficacy of 
DHS Grant Programs.'' The hearing also presented another 
opportunity for Members to question FEMA about its initiative 
to devolve new grant authority to the Regions. Following the 
hearing, FEMA changed its position to require EHPs for only a 
small selection of projects undertaken with preparedness grant 
programs.
    The Subcommittee's oversight on homeland security grants 
also resulted in the several pieces of legislation. After 
learning of FEMA's proposal to prohibit the use of homeland 
security grant funds for the sustainment and maintenance of 
equipment purchased with such grant funds, Ms. Mary Jo Kilroy 
of Ohio introduced H.R. 3837, the Strengthening and Updating 
Resources and Equipment on October 15, 2009. The purpose of 
this legislation was to overturn FEMA's arbitrary policy and 
ensure homeland security grant funds could continue to be used 
for sustainment and maintenance of equipment. On the same day, 
Ms. Kilroy, Chairman Bennie Thompson, Ranking Member Peter King 
and other Members of the Committee sent a letter to the 
Administrator of FEMA urging him to rescind the policy. H.R. 
3837 was further discussed during an October 27, 2009, 
Subcommittee hearing entitled ``Preparedness: What has $29 
billion in homeland security grants bought and how do we 
know?'' The Subcommittee favorably considered H.R. 3978 on 
November 3, 2009 and the Full Committee ordered the measure to 
be reported to the House on November 17, 2009. Three days after 
H.R. 3837 was reported, FEMA issued an Information Bulletin 
rescinding its September 22, 2009 maintenance policy.
    Similarly, after numerous state emergency management 
offices raised concerns over a FEMA directive that allowed the 
agency to unilaterally impose spending requirements for state 
grant dollars, Subcommittee Chairwoman Richardson introduced 
H.R. 5562, The Homeland Security Grant Management Improvement 
Act to prohibit the practice. The Committee met on June 23, 
2010, to consider H.R. 5562, and ordered the measure to be 
reported to the House with a favorable recommendation, without 
amendment, by voice vote. The bill was further considered at a 
June 29, 2010, Subcommittee hearing entitled ``The Future of 
FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate,'' where state witnesses 
reiterated the need for Congress and FEMA to reevaluate 
restrictive grant guidance imposed by FEMA.

                        first responder training

    As part of the Committee's oversight on first responder 
training, the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
Preparedness, and Response conducted extensive oversight on the 
efficacy of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) 
programs that provide training, technical assistance, and other 
resources to the nation's first responders. The Subcommittee 
examined: coordination among federal emergency response teams, 
military, and local officials during a disaster; resources and 
technical assistance available for first responder training; 
and national training centers for state and local first 
responders. In accordance with the Committee's Oversight Plan, 
the Subcommittee held various hearings and staff briefings and 
meetings to gather information with numerous stakeholders, 
including DHS, other federal, State, and local authorities, 
private sector businesses, non-governmental organizations, and 
other experts.
    The Committee and Subcommittee's long oversight of first 
responder training and resources resulted in the introduction 
of two measures. On February 25, 2009, Mr. Dent introduced H.R. 
1178, a bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United 
States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol 
personnel and resources to support homeland security missions, 
including exercises and training. The House considered and 
passed H.R. 1178 on May 12, 2009. On November 2, 2009, Mr. 
Rogers of Alabama introduced H.R. 3978, the First Responder 
Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act. H.R. 3978 permits the 
Secretary of Homeland Security to accept and use gifts for 
authorized activities of the Center for Domestic Preparedness 
that are related to preparedness for and response to terrorism. 
The Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama, is 
the nation's premier training site for first responders. The 
legislation was considered by the Subcommittee on November 3, 
2009 and the full Committee on November 17, 2009 considered and 
ordered the measure reported to the House. The measure was 
passed by the House under suspension of the rules on December 
15, 2009, and passed the Senate, as amended, on September 22, 
2010. The House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3978 on 
September 28, 2010, and the legislation became Public Law 111-
245 on September 30, 2010.

                       exercises and simulations

    As part of the Committee's oversight on exercises and 
simulations, the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
Preparedness, and Response conducted extensive oversight on the 
Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) National Exercise 
Program and the coordination among federal, state, and local 
agencies participating in exercises. Through its oversight 
efforts, the Subcommittee examined: the Secretary of Homeland 
Security's proposal to overhaul the National Exercise Program; 
lessons learned from pervious exercises; and coordination with 
federal, state, tribal, and private stakeholders. In accordance 
with the Committee's Oversight Plan, the Subcommittee held 
various hearings and staff briefings and meetings to gather 
information with numerous stakeholders, including DHS, other 
federal, State, and local authorities, private sector 
businesses, non-governmental organizations, and other experts.
    The Committee and Subcommittee have closely watched the 
Secretary of Homeland Security's initiative to significantly 
modify the National Exercise Program. Upon the release of the 
Secretary's plan to ``scale down'' national level exercises 
(NLE), the Subcommittee held a Member briefing on May 5, 2010, 
to discuss the modifications to NLE 2010 and to evaluate 
lessons learned from previous national level exercises. After 
learning that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
still does not have a robust after-action reporting process in 
an October 2010 DHS Office of Inspector General Report 
entitled, ``FEMA's Implementation of Recommendations from Top 
Officials 4,'' the Committee sent a letter to FEMA on December 
1, 2010, requesting more information on the Secretary's plan to 
learn from past exercises and implement corrective action.
    Subcommittee Members and staff also observed many exercises 
across the country in furtherance of the Subcommittee's 
oversight plan. In July 2009, Subcommittee staff traveled to 
Texas to observed NLE 2009. In May 2010, Subcommittee 
Chairwoman Laura Richardson and staff observed NLE 2010 and 
discussed preparedness activities with federal and state 
participants involved in the exercise. Committee staff also 
observed Department of Defense led exercises, Vibrant Response 
in Indiana in July 2010 and Capitol Shield in Virginia in 
September 2010.

                           emergency warnings

    As part of the Committee's oversight on emergency warnings, 
the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response conducted extensive oversight on the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency's (FEMA's) efforts to provide a robust public 
alerts warning system. Through its efforts, the Subcommittee 
examined FEMA's efforts to provide: prompt and useful alerts 
and warning information to persons at risk of a disaster; 
uniform standards and protocols for the use of warning systems; 
essential information through various media sources, including 
television, social networks, and the internet; support in 
various languages for diverse communities; and, meaningful 
metrics to assess the effectiveness of the warning systems. In 
accordance with the Committee's Oversight Plan, the 
Subcommittee held various hearings and staff briefings and 
meetings to gather information with numerous stakeholders, 
including DHS, other federal, state, and local authorities, 
private sector businesses, non-governmental organizations, and 
other experts.
    The Committee and Subcommittee understand the importance of 
effective and robust early warnings systems and have closely 
monitored the development of the Integrated Public Alerts 
Warning System (IPAWS) by FEMA. On October 7, 2009, the 
Subcommittee held a Member briefing on public alerts and 
warnings and received an update on IPAWS and other emergency 
warnings issues from FEMA and broadcast representatives. Over 
the course of the 111th Congress, Subcommittee staff held 
several briefings to discuss IPAWS and hosted an information 
demonstration on the system in September 2010. Chairman Bennie 
Thompson and Subcommittee Chairwoman Laura Richardson 
participated in the IPAWS demonstration project. After a 
tsunami devastated American Samoa in September 2009, the 
Subcommittee closely analyzed the emergency alert systems used 
on the island and urged FEMA to better prepare the island for 
future tsunamis.

    INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARING, AND TERRORISM RISK ASSESSMENT

                  dhs' office of information analysis

    The Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment conducted oversight of the DHS's 
Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) including DHS's usage 
of homeland security intelligence and information; I&A's 
efforts to support the national fusion center network and 
state, local, tribal and private sector partners; the DHS's 
over-reliance on contractors for its intelligence and 
information sharing equities; the DHS Intelligence Enterprise; 
state and local coordination including the efforts of the 
Interagency Threat Assessment Coordination Group (ITACG); and 
I&A support to Departmental assets including components and 
headquarters elements. In accordance with the Committee's 
Oversight Plan, the Subcommittee held various hearings and 
staff briefing and meetings to gather information with numerous 
stakeholders, including DHS, other federal, state and local 
authorities, the private sector, and other experts.
    On January 12, 2009, Chairman Thompson requested the 
General Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a review of the 
support provided by the I&A to the national fusion center 
network. T he report would require GAO to determine how I&A 
provides intelligence and information to state and local 
agencies through fusion centers, whether this information is 
provided in a timely and useful manner, and efforts to improve 
this flow of information by I&A. The report was released to the 
Committee in September 2010; and concluded that although I&A is 
making efforts to improve the information flow to fusion 
centers, it is lacking performance metrics for doing so and 
needs to improve its efforts.
    On March 18, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Homeland Security Intelligence: Its Relevance and 
Limitations,'' and took testimony on the topic of homeland 
security intelligence, including homeland security relevance, 
collectors, and customers. The hearing further informed the 
Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding the I&A, and DHS 
intelligence and information collection activities.
    On April 1, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The Future of Fusion Centers: Potential Promise and 
Dangers,'' and took testimony on fusion centers, focusing on 
fusion center development and new fusion center baselines for 
operations developed by DHS, the Department of Justice, and the 
Global Justice Initiative. The hearing further informed the 
Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding the DHS I&A, and 
information sharing.
    On June 24, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``FY2010 Budget for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of 
the Department of Homeland Security,'' and examined the 
President's FY 2010 budget request for the I&A. The hearing 
further informed the Subcommittee's oversight activities 
regarding the I&A's budget priorities for FY 2010.
    On September 24, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``I&A Reconceived: Defining a Homeland Security 
Intelligence Role,'', and took testimony on efforts to improve 
intelligence and information sharing processes at DHS. The 
hearing further informed the Subcommittee's oversight 
activities regarding I&A, DHS intelligence and information 
sharing collection activities, and information sharing.
    On September 29, 2010, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Is the Office of Intelligence and Analysis 
Adequately Connected to the Broader Homeland Communities,'' and 
took testimony on the extent to which I&A interacts with other 
headquarters elements within the Department. The hearing 
further informed the Subcommittee's oversight activities 
regarding the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis, DHS 
intelligence and information collection activities, information 
sharing, threat communications and advisories, and the National 
Operations Center.
    In addition to the subcommittee hearings held during the 
111th Congress, the Subcommittee reviewed efforts to build the 
intelligence, analytical, and assessment capabilities of DHS 
and examined whether I&A has been able to fully participate in 
the Intelligence Community for homeland security purposes. 
Within the context of evaluating enemy attacks against the 
United States, the Subcommittee examined whether DHS received 
relevant intelligence and law enforcement information from 
other Federal agencies in a timely fashion.
    Meetings with the operational components of DHS, as well as 
the I&A, allowed the Subcommittee to determine that the 
Secretary of Homeland Security is appropriately involved in the 
prioritization of the Federal government's intelligence 
collection requirements for homeland security purposes. 
However, meetings and briefings also indicated to the 
Subcommittee that intelligence collection requests generated by 
the components, and disseminated through I&A to the rest of the 
Intelligence Community, have not been performed in accordance 
with National priority intelligence requirements.
    The Subcommittee also examined the DHS's role in managing, 
distributing, and otherwise using terrorist threat information 
in furtherance of its homeland security mission. The 
Subcommittee noted that I&A had increasingly improved its 
ability to pull information and intelligence out of highly 
classified materials in order to create and distribute 
information and intelligence classified at lower levels to 
appropriately cleared state and local governmental personnel 
and others in the private sector. This was specific to certain 
situations. In the case of managing, distributing, and 
otherwise using terrorist threat information to the public, the 
Subcommittee found that DHS had shown improvement, but needed 
to continue refining its messages and getting information out 
to the public so that they can taken any necessary actions in 
response to threats to the Nation.
    In addition, the Subcommittee explored DHS's role in the 
activities of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), and 
how it disseminates terrorist threat information among Federal, 
State, and local governments and the private sector. In 
particular, the Subcommittee has taken an ongoing interest in 
the Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group 
(ITACG). Subcommittee staff received a status briefing on the 
ITACG on October 19, 2010, including a review of its mission 
and activities, as well as how state and local detailees to the 
ITACG are being utilized now that the DHS is funding and 
managing these personnel, and the NCTC is continuing to house 
and also manage their activities. The Subcommittee continues to 
be concerned about how the detailees are being utilized, 
whether their input and opinions are being taken seriously, and 
whether they are being allowed to fulfill Congressional intent 
for the ITACG.

        dhs' intelligence and information collection activities

    As part of the Committee's oversight of the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) and federal counterterrorism efforts, 
the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment conducted oversight of the DHS's 
intelligence and information sharing activities. In furtherance 
of its oversight efforts, the Subcommittee examined: DHS's 
usage of homeland security intelligence and information; 
requests made to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency 
(NGA) satellite imagery; I&A's efforts to support the national 
fusion center network and state, local, tribal and private 
sector partners; the DHS's over-reliance on contractors for its 
intelligence and information sharing equities; the DHS 
Intelligence Enterprise; and I&A support to Departmental assets 
including components and headquarters elements. In accordance 
with the Committee's Oversight Plan, the Subcommittee held 
various hearings and staff briefing and meetings to gather 
information with numerous stakeholders, including DHS, other 
federal, state and local authorities, the private sector, and 
other experts.
    On March 18, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Homeland Security Intelligence: Its Relevance and 
Limitations,'' and took testimony on the topic of homeland 
security intelligence, including homeland security relevance, 
collectors, and customers. The hearing further informed the 
Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding the I&A, and DHS 
intelligence and information collection activities.
    On July 21, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
Member briefing on the authorities, procedures, and processes 
for requesting National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) 
satellite imagery, as used by DHS components under the existing 
legal framework.
    On September 24, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``I&A Reconceived: Defining a Homeland Security 
Intelligence Role,'' and took testimony on efforts to improve 
intelligence and information sharing processes at DHS. The 
hearing further informed the Subcommittee's oversight 
activities regarding I&A, DHS intelligence and information 
sharing collection activities, and information sharing.
    On November 19, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Reassessing the Evolving al-Qaeda Threat to the 
Homeland,'' and took testimony regarding the current threat al-
Qaeda posed to the homeland in light of United States 
counterterrorism and war fighting policy. The hearing further 
informed the Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding DHS 
intelligence and information collection activities.
    On December 15, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Violent Extremism: How Are People Moved from 
Constitutionally-Protected Thought to Acts of Terrorism,'' and 
took testimony regarding possible risk factors and pre-incident 
indicators of terrorist activity. The hearing further informed 
the Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding DHS 
intelligence and information collection activities, and privacy 
and civil liberties protection.
    From January 7-8, 2010, the Subcommittee Chair let a Member 
site visit to the United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) in 
Tampa, Florida. The Members also examined the current 
operations at the Joint Task Force Guantanamo, Naval Station 
Guantanamo Bay. Members assessed the involvement of Department 
of Homeland Security equities at that location.
    On May 12, 2010, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``A DHS Intelligence Enterprise: Still Just a Vision or 
Reality,'' and took testimony on efforts to improve and 
solidify the Homeland Security Intelligence Enterprise, as well 
as strategic planning for I&A. The hearing informed the 
Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding I&A, and DHS 
intelligence and information collection activities.
    On May 26, 2010, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Internet Terror Recruitment and Tradecraft: How Can We 
Address an Evolving Tool While Protecting Free Speech,'' and 
took testimony on the role of the internet in radicalization, 
recruitment, and terrorist operations, as well as the extent to 
which law enforcement efforts to counter this use of the 
internet are balanced with civil liberties guaranteed by the 
First and Fourth Amendments. The hearing further informed the 
Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding DHS intelligence 
and information collection activities, and privacy and civil 
liberties protection.
    As a result of the subcommittee hearings and briefings 
held, the Subcommittee found that the I&A continues to find it 
difficult to coordinate and integrate the intelligence and 
intelligence-related activities of DHS's operational components 
as it is has no formal control over these elements. I&A works 
only with strategic intelligence while the operational 
components need tactical intelligence for their operations, as 
well as strategic intelligence to help them understand the 
context in which those operations occur. The Subcommittee found 
that this exacerbates the coordination and integration efforts 
of I&A.
    Further, Briefings from I&A also revealed problems in the 
dissemination of strategic and national level terrorist threat 
intelligence to DHS operational entities. While, the 
operational components have developed their own direct 
relationships with members of the intelligence community; and 
as a result, they often received strategic intelligence 
directly from other members of the intelligence community days 
in advance of receiving it from the DHS's own I&A. This 
highlights a breakdown of disseminating threat level 
intelligence between I&A and DHS component agencies.
    The Subcommittee also examined the effectiveness and 
utilization of DHS intelligence and threat assessments in 
fulfilling DHS's initiatives to understand and assess critical 
infrastructure vulnerabilities and to conduct national risk 
assessments. The Subcommittee also undertook a limited review 
of the Department's use of Open Source Information, as 
recommended in the 9/11 Commission Report and the Intelligence 
Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-458).

                          information sharing

    As part of the Committee's oversight of the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) and federal counterterrorism efforts, 
the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment conducted extensive oversight of 
DHS's intelligence and information sharing activities. In 
furtherance of its oversight efforts, the Subcommittee 
examined: the Department's usage of homeland security 
intelligence and information; the Office of Intelligence and 
Analysis's (I&A's) efforts to support the national fusion 
center network and state, local, tribal and private sector 
partners; the Department of Homeland Security Intelligence 
Enterprise; the attempted terrorist attack by Umar Farouk 
Abdulmutallab; and I&A support to Departmental assets including 
components and headquarters elements. In accordance with the 
Committee's Oversight Plan, the Subcommittee held various 
hearings and staff briefing and meetings to gather information 
with numerous stakeholders, including DHS, other federal, state 
and local authorities, the private sector, and other experts.
    On April 1, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The Future of Fusion Centers: Potential Promise and 
Dangers,'' and took The Subcommittee took testimony on fusion 
centers, focusing on fusion center development and new fusion 
center baselines for operations developed by DHS, the 
Department of Justice, and the Global Justice Initiative. The 
hearing further informed the Subcommittee's oversight 
activities regarding the DHS Office of Intelligence and 
Analysis, and information sharing.
    On July 30, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Beyond ISE Implementation: Exploring the Way Forward for 
Information Sharing,'' and took to explore the current status 
of and the future outlook of information sharing, focusing on 
the Information Sharing Environment Annual Report to the 
Congress, and broader recommendations for improving information 
sharing horizontally with federal agencies and vertically with 
State and local entities. The hearing further informed the 
Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding information 
sharing.
    On November 3, 2009, the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a 
Member- only briefing on Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR).
    In the wake of the attempted attack on Northwest Airlines 
Flight 253 by Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab on December 25, 2009, 
the Committee took swift action to examine the series of events 
leading up to the attempted attack, including the shortcomings 
in information sharing between intelligence and law enforcement 
agencies that contributed to the incident. On January 13, 2010, 
the Committee held a Classified Member-Only briefing on the 
incident, and from January 15 through 17, 2010, Committee Staff 
conducted a Staff Delegation to London, England and Amsterdam, 
Netherlands, to examine events related to the attempted attack 
firsthand. Finally, on January 27, 2010, the Committee also 
held a Full Committee hearing entitled ``Flight 253: Learning 
Lessons from an Averted Tragedy.''
    The Subcommittee examined information sharing among 
Federal, State and local governments, law enforcement entities, 
first responders, and emergency management personnel. On 
numerous occasions throughout the 111th Congress, the 
Subcommittee visited fusion centers across the country to 
examine first-hand information sharing efforts, especially 
information shared between DHS and state and local fusion 
centers. For example, on August 12-13, 2010, the Subcommittee 
led a staff delegation to South Carolina to examine the South 
Carolina Intelligence and Information Center, focusing on 
Federal Bureau of Investigation and DHS I&A support to the 
Center as well as its effectiveness in gathering intelligence 
information and responding to threats.
    Further, the Subcommittee also examined the development and 
implementation of the information-sharing environment mandated 
under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 
2004 (P.L. 108-458). As a result of its examination, the 
Subcommittee found that while the DHS tried to meet the 
terrorism threat-related information requirements of state, 
local, and private sector officials, but has not always done so 
in a timely and responsive manner.
    The Subcommittee also examined the issue of unclassified 
information designations by DHS and other Federal agencies, 
such as ``Sensitive Security Information,'' and the impact such 
designations had on the ability of the Department or other 
Federal agencies to share information among Federal, state, 
local, and private sector partners.
    The Committee and Subcommittee's long oversight of 
information sharing challenges resulted in the introduction of 
H.R. 553, the Reducing Over-Classification Act by Subcommittee 
Chairwoman Harman on January 1, 2009. H.R. 553 was considered 
and passed by the House on February 3, 2009 under suspension of 
the rules. H.R. 553 was passed by the Senate, as amended, on 
September 27, 2010. The House concurred in the Senate amendment 
to H.R. 553 on September 28, 2010 and was signed into law by 
the President on October 7, 2010 as P.L. 111-258.

                  threat communications and advisories

    As part of the Committee's oversight of the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) and federal counterterrorism efforts, 
the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment conducted extensive oversight of the 
DHS's threat communications and advisories programs. In 
furtherance of its oversight efforts, the Subcommittee 
examined: the Department's usage of homeland security 
intelligence and information; Office of Intelligence and 
Analysis (I&A's) efforts to share information with state, 
local, tribal and private sector partners; and the Department's 
threat advisory programs, especially the National Operations 
Center. In accordance with the Committee's Oversight Plan, the 
Subcommittee held various hearings and staff briefing and 
meetings to gather information with numerous stakeholders, 
including DHS, other federal, state and local authorities, the 
private sector, and other experts.
    On May 27, 2010, the Subcommittee held a classified Member-
only briefing on current threat streams. Members were briefed 
by the Director of the National Counter Terrorism Center.
    On July 15, 2010, the Subcommittee on held a classified 
Member-only briefing on the release of al-Qaeda in the Arabian 
Peninsula's (AQAP) Inspire magazine as well as background 
information and current threats posed by al-Shabaab.
    On September 29, 2010, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Is the Office of Intelligence and Analysis 
Adequately Connected to the Broader Homeland Communities,'' and 
took testimony on the extent to which the DHS Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis interacts with other headquarters 
elements within the Department. The hearing further informed 
the Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding the DHS 
Office of Intelligence and Analysis, DHS intelligence and 
information collection activities, information sharing, threat 
communications and advisories, and the National Operations 
Center.
    In addition to these subcommittee briefings and hearings, 
the Subcommittee undertook a review of the Department's 
policies and procedures with respect to issuing threat and 
warning advisories, including the Homeland Security Advisory 
System, to ensure that they conveyed information in a timely 
and relevant manner to Federal, State, and local government 
officials and other entities.

   intelligence-driven efforts to counter terrorism-related smuggling

    As part of the Committee's oversight of the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) and federal counterterrorism efforts, 
the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment conducted extensive oversight on 
intelligence-driven efforts to counter terrorism-related 
smuggling. In furtherance of its oversight efforts, the 
Subcommittee examined the DHS's Terrorist Screening Center, the 
Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center, and the Office of 
Counternarcotics Enforcement. In accordance with the 
Committee's Oversight Plan, the Subcommittee held various staff 
briefing and meetings to gather information with numerous 
stakeholders, including DHS, other federal, state and local 
authorities, the private sector, and other experts.
    The Subcommittee conducted vigorous oversight of the 
operations and progress of the Terrorist Screening Center, the 
Human Smuggling and Trafficking Center, and other cooperative 
efforts to prevent and interdict terrorist travel, including 
the DHS's interaction with and participation in such entities 
and efforts. In addition, the Subcommittee conducted a review 
of DHS's intelligence-driven efforts to prevent and interdict 
terrorist travel and the smuggling of illicit terrorism-related 
materials.
    The Subcommittee also examined the role of the DHS Office 
of Counternarcotics Enforcement (CNE) in coordinating the 
efforts of DHS's counternarcotics assets including CNE's role 
in disseminating intelligence regarding links between drug-
trafficking and terrorism, and coordinating policy and 
operations at the Department. The Committee requested the DHS 
Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to assess the activities 
of CNE and evaluate whether it was fulfilling its statutory 
requirements. On May 4, 2010, OIG released to the Committee its 
report entitled, ``The Responsibilities of the Office of 
Counternarcotics Enforcement'', and determined that CNE 
continues to face inherent difficulties, including its 
inability to fulfill statutory responsibilities on coordinating 
counternarcotics policy for DHS and its component agencies. In 
light of OIG's nine recommendations to CNE, the Committee sent 
a letter to CNE on October 8, 2010, and requested that the 
Director of CNE implement OIG's recommendations on improving 
its efficacy and effectiveness. The Committee and the 
Subcommittee continues to work with CNE to ensure it is meeting 
its statutory requirements.

                     the national operations center

    As part of the Committee's oversight of the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) and federal counterterrorism efforts, 
the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment conducted extensive oversight of 
DHS's National Operations Center. In furtherance of its 
oversight efforts, the Subcommittee examined: the Department's 
usage of homeland security intelligence and information; Office 
of Intelligence and Analysis' (I&A's) efforts to share 
information with state, local, tribal and private sector 
partners; and the Department's threat advisory programs, 
especially the National Operations Center. In accordance with 
the Committee's Oversight Plan, the Subcommittee held various 
hearings and staff briefing and meetings to gather information 
with numerous stakeholders, including DHS, other federal, state 
and local authorities, the private sector, and other experts.
    The Subcommittee conducted oversight on DHS's efforts to 
collect and fuse information in the National Operations Center 
in order to maintain domestic situational awareness, and to 
carry out its role as the primary national-level center during 
domestic incidents and special events. On September 29, 2010, 
the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``Is the Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis Adequately Connected to the Broader 
Homeland Communities,'' and took testimony on the extent to 
which I&A interacts with other headquarters elements within 
DHS. The hearing further informed the Subcommittee's oversight 
activities regarding I&A, DHS intelligence and information 
collection activities, information sharing, threat 
communications and advisories, and the National Operations 
Center.
    In addition to the hearing, the Subcommittee staff visited 
the National Operations Center to oversee these efforts.

                 privacy and civil liberties protection

    As part of the Committee's oversight of the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) and federal counterterrorism efforts, 
the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment conducted extensive oversight of 
DHS's efforts to ensure appropriate privacy and civil liberties 
protections. In furtherance of its oversight efforts, the 
Subcommittee examined: DHS's usage of homeland security 
intelligence and information; the Department's intelligence 
gathering methods, including the National Applications Office; 
Federal, state, and local efforts to conduct outreach to 
communities to prevent terrorism; the spectrum between legally-
protected free speech and illegal violent extremism; the legal 
ramifications of policing the internet in order to combat 
violent radicalization and terrorism; and ensuring that Federal 
intelligence gathering efforts are in line with privacy and 
civil liberties protections. In accordance with the Committee's 
Oversight Plan, the Subcommittee held various hearings and 
staff briefing and meetings to gather information with numerous 
stakeholders, including DHS, other federal, state and local 
authorities, the private sector, and other experts.
    On May 6, 2009, Chairman Bennie Thompson, as well as Chair 
Jane Harman of the Subcommittee, sent a letter to the Secretary 
of Homeland Security requesting a review of the National 
Application Office for privacy and civil liberties violations. 
In response to the Committee's letter, on June 23, 2009, the 
Secretary of Homeland Security announced the termination of the 
National Applications Office program.
    On December 15, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Violent Extremism: How Are People Moved from 
Constitutionally-Protected Thought to Acts of Terrorism,'' and 
took testimony regarding possible risk factors and pre-incident 
indicators of terrorist activity. The hearing further informed 
the Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding DHS 
intelligence and information collection activities, and privacy 
and civil liberties protection.
    On March 17, 2010, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Working with Communities to Disrupt Terror Plots,'' and took 
testimony from federal and local government officials, 
community engagement advocates, and academic experts on efforts 
to work with at-risk communities in countering violent 
extremism. The hearing further informed the Subcommittee's 
oversight activities regarding information sharing, and privacy 
and civil liberties protection.
    On May 26, 2010, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Internet Terror Recruitment and Tradecraft: How Can We 
Address an Evolving Tool While Protecting Free Speech,'' and 
took testimony on the role of the internet in radicalization, 
recruitment, and terrorist operations, as well as the extent to 
which law enforcement efforts to counter this use of the 
internet are balanced with civil liberties guaranteed by the 
First and Fourth Amendments. The hearing further informed the 
Subcommittee's oversight activities regarding DHS intelligence 
and information collection activities, and privacy and civil 
liberties protection.
    As part of the Committee's oversight, the Subcommittee 
continued to examine the relationship between DHS and privacy 
and civil liberties protection, including the DHS's State and 
Local Fusion Center Program; privacy and civil liberties 
training for intelligence and other personnel within the 
Department and at state, local, and tribal levels; privacy and 
civil liberties protections for the sharing of products from 
I&A the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties community 
engagement programs; privacy and civil liberties implications 
in the study of terrorism; and the role of privacy and civil 
liberties in countering ideologically based violence and 
recruitment.

         TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

             national strategy for transportation security

    During the 111th Congress, the Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection examined 
the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) development and 
implementation of a risk-based National Strategy for 
Transportation Security (NSTS), as required by section 4001 of 
the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, 
and as amended by section 1202 of the Implementing 
Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. The NSTS, 
last revised in 2006, provided a strategy for transportation 
security and modal security plans that addressed the evaluation 
of transportation assets and the establishment of corresponding 
mitigation approaches. In January 2009, DHS issued the updated 
National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NIPP), which is the 
comprehensive Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources 
planning framework supporting directives outlined in Homeland 
Security Presidential Directive - 7. The initial Transportation 
System Sector Specific Plan (TSSSP) was issued in May 2007 and 
established a five-year strategic plan to determine how the 
sector security partnership will achieve outlined sector-
specific goals and objectives. In September 2009, the 
Department informed the Committee that it intends to satisfy 
the biennial mandate to revise the NSTS through the existing 
NIPP and TSSSP documents. The TSSSP is reviewed annually and 
updated every three years. The 2010 revision of the TSSSP is 
still under review by the Department and has not been released.
    The 2007 TSSSP established three goals for securing the 
transportation sector: prevent and deter acts of terrorism 
using or against the transportation system; enhance the 
resilience of the transportation sector; and improve the cost-
effective use of resources for transportation security. In its 
oversight, the Subcommittee evaluated programs, policies and 
rulemaking to assess the Department's efforts to secure all 
modes of transportation against terrorist threats and security 
vulnerabilities and increase resiliency throughout the sector. 
In addition to conducting specific oversight in accordance with 
the Committee's oversight plan in the areas of Passenger and 
Baggage Screening and Aviation Security, which are discussed 
later in this report, the Subcommittee also reviewed the 
Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) management and 
administration of critical surface transportation security 
programs.
    Unlike security of the aviation sector, for which the 
Federal Government is directly responsible, security of mass 
transit and passenger rail systems largely falls to local 
authorities. In the course of its oversight, and in light of 
several terrorist attacks during the last decade on transit 
systems abroad, the Subcommittee focused on evaluating TSA's 
surface transportation security programs. On July 28, 2010, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``Lost in the Shuffle: 
Examining TSA's Management of Surface Transportation Security 
Inspectors.'' At the hearing, Members examined the Surface 
Transportation Security Inspection Program within the context 
of findings and recommendations of GAO and OIG regarding 
organizational changes and accountability. The hearing also 
gave Members an opportunity to inquire about outstanding 
security regulations mandated in the Implementing 
Recommendations of the 9/11 Act Commission Act of 2007, 
governing frontline employee security training for surface mode 
employees and security assessments. To date, TSA has yet to 
issue these important regulations that should impact the 
framework for the STSIP administration.
    In 2009, the Committee sought to address the OIG's findings 
and recommendations by adding the language in section 302 of 
H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration 
Authorization Act of 2009. Despite this legislative action and 
the findings of the DHS OIG, TSA began implementing an 
initiative called ``TSI Evolution,'' which reorganized STSIP in 
a manner inconsistent with the language of H.R. 2200 and the 
OIG recommendations. On August 25, 2010, the Committee wrote to 
the TSA Administrator urging him to allocate more resources to 
its surface program and implement a management structure that 
reflects the importance and unique challenges in securing the 
surface modes.
    Further, on December 10, 2010, the Committee and the Senate 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs sent a 
joint letter to the TSA Administrator and the Administrator of 
the Federal Emergency Management Agency opposing the 
Administration's proposed changes to the allocation of Transit 
Security Grant Program funds for capital projects. If 
implemented, the changes would reduce funding to the majority 
of the Nation's transit systems grantees. The TSGP was 
authorized in section 1406 Implementing Recommendations of the 
9/11 Commission Act of 2007 and has become the primary 
mechanism used by the Federal government to help local transit 
authorities cover costs associated with critical transit 
security programs and projects.
    On the matter of resiliency, the Committee requested that 
the Government Accountability Office (GAO) assess the extent to 
which DHS has incorporated resiliency into the programs working 
with critical asset owners and operators, and is positioned to 
disseminate information on resiliency practices to asset owners 
and operators throughout the critical sectors. The Subcommittee 
reviewed GAO's three recommendations contained in the report 
entitled Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS Efforts to 
Assess and Promote Resiliency Are Evolving but Program 
Management Could Be Strengthened (GAO-10-772), and the 
Department's response. In assessing the cost-effective use of 
resources, the Subcommittee specifically evaluated the 
President's fiscal year 2010 budget request for TSA and the 
Department's planned deployment of Advanced Imaging Technology 
(AIT) machines at passenger checkpoints.

                    passenger and baggage screening

    The Subcommittee continued its oversight into the critical 
area of passenger and baggage screening. In particular, the 
Subcommittee evaluated how the Department continued to 
implement passenger and baggage screening security measures as 
authorized in the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 
2001 (P.L. 107-71), which established a Federal workforce at 
commercial service airports to screen passengers and baggage 
for explosives and other prohibited items.
    On January 12, 2010, Committee Members conducted a site 
visit of the Newark Liberty International Airport to examine 
events surrounding the January 3, 2010 security breach in which 
a passenger bypassed security screening, entering the secure 
area of a terminal through the TSA passenger screening 
checkpoint exit lane. Officials from the airport administration 
and local TSA briefed the Members on security measures 
instituted following the incident to address security 
vulnerabilities at the airport's passenger screening 
checkpoints. The site visit further supported the 
Subcommittee's interest in evaluating passenger checkpoint 
security and technology.
    In response to the attempted bombing of Northwest Airlines 
Flight 253 on December 25, 2009, in which a passenger boarding 
the aircraft in Amsterdam smuggled explosives onto the aircraft 
by stitching the explosives into his underwear, the President 
directed that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 
pursue enhanced screening technologies at U.S. airport 
passenger screening checkpoints. TSA had already been piloting 
Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) body scanning machines at 
passenger checkpoints at several airports. In the wake of the 
Flight 253 incident, the Administration commenced an expedited 
deployment of AIT. Accordingly, the President's fiscal year 
2011 budget request included a statement indicating the 
Administration's intent to deploy 1,000 AIT machines by the end 
of fiscal year 2011. During consideration of H.R. 2200, the 
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, an 
amendment was adopted to the bill that prohibited the use of 
AIT as a technology for conducting primary passenger screening.
    In light of the expedited AIT deployment, on March 17, 
2010, the Subcommittee held an oversight hearing, ``An 
Assessment of Checkpoint Security: Are Our Airports Keeping 
Passengers Safe?'' At the hearing, Members evaluated TSA's 
processes for development, procurement, and deployment of 
checkpoint security technologies at U.S. airports. In addition 
Members examined security procedures being implemented by 
international air carriers and at foreign airports.
    Prior to the Subcommittee hearing, the Committee requested 
in writing clarification from TSA on the AIT machines' ability 
to store and transmit data. TSA responded that the mechanism to 
store or transmit images is disabled following AIT laboratory 
testing. Based on the Subcommittee hearing and subsequent 
oversight, on November 19, 2010, the Committee wrote the TSA 
Administrator questioning TSA's decision to deploy AIT and 
enhanced pat down protocols without the Department first having 
published important privacy and civil liberties impact 
assessments.
    After several requests to TSA, the Committee received a 
deployment plan for AIT, which lacked information as to the 
risk-based nature, if any, of the AIT deployment. Further, GAO 
testified during the March hearing that TSA had not conducted a 
cost-benefit analysis for the AIT deployment. This suggests 
that the AIT deployment was not implemented in accordance with 
one of the stated goals of the Transportation Security Sector 
Specific Plan, to improve the cost-effective use of resources 
for transportation security. Further, the Administration 
requested $218.9 million in fiscal year 2011 for additional 
personnel full time equivalents necessary for the AIT 
deployment.
    Another area of concern for the Subcommittee in terms of 
assessing the effective use of resources is TSA's deployment 
and continued use of the Screening of Passengers by Observation 
Technique (SPOT) program, a behavior-based profiling program in 
use at several U.S. airports. According to GAO, TSA has not 
established any metrics or criteria for evaluating whether the 
external factors isolated and identified in the SPOT program 
are in fact predictive of dangerous behavior.
    On August 17, 2010, the Committee wrote to TSA expressing 
its concern that, notwithstanding the fact that TSA had failed 
to develop a mechanism for evaluating, on an ongoing basis, the 
SPOT program's validity or effectiveness for use as a 
counterterrorism measure in airports, TSA had continued to seek 
budget increases for the program and continue with its 
deployment. TSA responded that TSA is currently working with 
the Department's Science and Technology Directorate on a 
validation study of the SPOT program.
    In the course of its oversight of passenger and baggage 
screening, the Subcommittee also evaluated the Registered 
Traveler program. The Aviation and Transportation Security Act 
of 2001 authorized TSA to establish requirements to implement 
trusted passenger programs and to use available technologies to 
expedite the security screening of passengers who participate 
in such programs. Accordingly, TSA and private sector 
stakeholders established the Registered Traveler program. The 
program was broadly envisioned to be one of many initiatives 
constituting a layered system for strengthening aviation 
security using risk-based security screening of participants or 
``known'' travelers who had previously undergone security 
background vetting and provided biometric identification 
information to facilitate such risk-based screening. 
Conceptually, this program would allow Transportation Security 
Officers to focus screening on ``unknown'' passengers. The 
Committee included section 233 into H.R. 2200, into the 
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act, which 
directed TSA to examine the efficacy of the Registered Traveler 
program for security purposes and report back to Congress with 
its findings.
    On September 30, 2009, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held an oversight 
hearing to examine the Registered Traveler program and TSA's 
efforts to implement a trusted passenger program. This hearing 
was held soon after the cessation of operations of the major 
vendor operating under the Registered Traveler program, Clear. 
TSA ceased performing Security Threat Assessments for program 
participants in 2008, and, to date, the security benefits 
envisioned for the program have not been realized.
    Also in the course of the Subcommittee's oversight of TSA's 
passenger screening processes and associated technology, on 
December 16, 2009, the Subcommittee held an oversight hearing 
to examine the risk associated with the improper posting to the 
Internet of unredacted sensitive Security Operating Procedures 
related to passenger screening protocols. In December 2009, TSA 
announced the discovery of the inadvertent disclosure of 
Sensitive Security Information (SSI) dealing with passenger 
screening operations at airports. On December 8, 2009, the 
Committee sent a letter to TSA requesting a third-party 
investigation of the incident. Secretary Napolitano announced 
on December 9, 2009 that the Department's Office of Inspector 
General (OIG) had begun an investigation. On February 16, 2010, 
OIG released a report with its findings regarding the 
investigation. The IG recommended DHS review and revise of 
policies, procedures and training materials for employees 
handling sensitive and secure information. To date, the 
Department continues to evaluate its policies and procedures 
for handling sensitive information and has taken some steps in 
addressing the OIG's recommendations.
    In August 2010, TSA informed the Committee that it was 
piloting enhanced pat down passenger screening protocols at two 
commercial service airports, with a planned deployment for 
later in the year. On September 22, 2010, Committee Members 
received a briefing on TSA's enhanced passenger screening 
protocols, where several Members expressed concerns about the 
invasiveness of the protocols. On November 19, 2010, the 
Committee wrote to the TSA Administrator criticizing TSA's 
decision to deploy AIT and enhanced pat down protocols without 
first having published important privacy and civil liberties 
impact assessments.

                           aviation security

    In addition to its oversight of passenger and baggage 
screening, the Subcommittee also assessed key programs and 
policies impacting the broader aviation security landscape. In 
the course of this oversight, the Subcommittee held several 
hearings and briefings to evaluate TSA's efforts regarding 
budget priorities, general aviation security, aviation repair 
station security, and the implementation of a system for the 
screening of 100 percent of cargo being transported on 
passenger aircraft. The Committee's oversight in this area 
resulted in several provisions included in H.R. 2200, the 
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act.
    In evaluating the Department's strategic implementation of 
the TSSSP's broad goal of prevention and deterrence of 
terrorist attacks against transportation systems, the 
Subcommittee began the 111th Congress assessing the security of 
cargo transported on passenger aircraft. The Aviation and 
Transportation Security Act of 2001 authorized several measures 
to secure the passenger aircraft against terrorist attack, 
including the mandatory fortification of cockpit doors; the 
employment of Federal personnel to conduct passenger and 
baggage screening; the deployment of Federal air marshals; and 
the requirement that all checked passenger baggage be screened 
for explosives. To further secure passenger aircraft, Congress 
included section 1602 in the Implementing Recommendations of 
the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, which required the Department 
to establish a system for explosives screening of 100 percent 
of cargo transported on commercial passenger aircraft by August 
3, 2010. The statutory provision also included a 50 percent 
screening benchmark milestone for cargo on passenger planes to 
be implemented by March 3, 2009.
    On March 18, 2009, the Subcommittee held an oversight 
hearing, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: Can We Secure America's 
Skies?'' The hearing examined TSA's progress in establishing a 
system for the screening of at least 50 percent of cargo 
transported on passenger aircraft by the March 3, 2009 
statutory deadline. The Committee subsequently authorized 
section H.R. 2200, the Transportation Security Administration 
Authorization Act, which, in section 201, clarified 
Congressional intent that TSA's cargo screening system should 
include commercial passenger flights inbound to the United 
States.
    The Committee later submitted comments to TSA on November 
16, 2009, regarding the Interim Final Rule for TSA's Certified 
Cargo Screening Program.
    On June 30, 2010, the Subcommittee held another oversight 
hearing, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: Remaining Steps to Secure 
Passenger Aircraft,'' to evaluate TSA's progress in meeting the 
August 3, 2010, 100 percent screening deadline for cargo 
transported on passenger aircraft.
    On August 25, 2010, the Committee wrote TSA regarding the 
overdue implementation of the 100 percent cargo screening 
provision for inbound passenger aircraft, a significant missed 
statutory deadline. Further, in an October 20, 2010 letter to 
TSA, the Committee urged TSA to implement classified 
recommendations contained in the DHS Office of Inspector 
General (OIG) report, Evaluation of Screening of Air Cargo 
Transported on Passenger Aircraft (OIG-10-119), which cited 
vulnerabilities in the cargo screening procedures used by air 
carriers and cargo screening facilities.
    In response to the October 2010 incident, involving 
explosives shipped from Yemen in mail packages on passenger and 
all-cargo commercial aircraft, the Committee requested that GAO 
conduct a review of DHS procedures for screening and securing 
cargo transported on commercial aircraft to the United States. 
The request also asked GAO to identify the major challenges in 
ensuring that cargo on U.S.-bound passenger aircraft is 
screened for explosives. Further, the Committee wrote Secretary 
Napolitano on November 15, 2010, urging the establishment of a 
DHS Aviation Security Advisory Committee under the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act. The Advisory Committee would serve as a 
platform for private sector aviation industry stakeholders to 
engage officials from DHS, TSA, and Customs and Border 
Protection in order to improve threat information sharing 
throughout the sector. It would also provide industry with a 
mechanism for offering input on DHS security policies that 
would impact industry stakeholders.
    The Subcommittee also focused on potential security 
vulnerabilities with general aviation. In October 2008, TSA 
released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on new security 
measures to be implemented by general aviation aircraft owners, 
flight crews, and airport operators. Stakeholders expressed 
concerns regarding the viability of the proposed rule in the 
general aviation setting. Upon reviewing the NPRM and the 
issues raised by stakeholders, on March 2, 2009, the Committee 
submitted comments recommending that TSA engage more 
extensively with stakeholders before proceeding to a final 
rulemaking.
    On July 15, 2009, the Subcommittee held an oversight 
hearing, ``General Aviation Security: Assessing Risks and the 
Road Ahead,'' to examine TSA's programs and the proposed 
rulemaking for general aviation security. In its evaluation of 
TSA's general aviation security programs, the Subcommittee 
heard testimony from DHS OIG on its report, Transportation 
Security Administration's Role in General Aviation Security 
(OIG-09-69). The report was requested by Subcommittee 
Chairwoman Jackson Lee. The Subcommittee had concerns with the 
OIG's conclusion that most general aviation aircraft are too 
light to inflict significant damage, prompting its request that 
GAO conduct a review of the risk associated with general 
aviation aircraft. The request also sought an evaluation of the 
actions and programs DHS and TSA instituted to mitigate such 
risk. On August 25, 2010, the Committee requested in writing 
that the newly confirmed TSA Administrator review the 
Committee's comments and concerns regarding the general 
aviation security NPRM.
    With regard to aviation repair station security, the 
Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on November 18, 2009, 
``Is the Flying Public Protected? An Assessment of Security at 
Foreign Repair Stations,'' to evaluate TSA's progress in 
establishing a security oversight program for aviation repair 
stations. The notice of the hearing prompted TSA to issue its 
overdue NPRM for repair station security just days before the 
hearing. Due to the previous Administration's failure to issue 
repair station security rulemaking as required by P.L. 108-176, 
Congress prohibited FAA in section 1616 of the Implementing 
Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 from 
certifying any new repair stations until TSA had issued its 
repair station rulemaking. H.R. 2200, the Transportation 
Security Administration Authorization Act, also directed TSA to 
issue its overdue rulemaking for aviation repair stations. The 
Committee submitted comments to TSA raising concerns about the 
NPRM. In addition to these comments, in an August 25, 2010 
letter to the newly confirmed TSA Administrator, the Committee 
requested that the Administrator review its submitted comments 
on the repair station security NPRM.
    To further evaluate the Department's efforts to adhere to 
the TSSSP, the Committee held several briefings on critical 
programs. On November 4, 2009, TSA officials briefed the 
Subcommittee on threats to the transportation sector. On April 
28, 2010, a briefing was held on the findings of a DHS OIG 
report on covert testing at TSA passengers screening 
checkpoints. On April 29, 2010, the Committee held a briefing 
on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential. On May 
13, 2010, a briefing was held on TSA and CBP passenger pre-
screening processes, including the Secure Flight program, in 
response to the Times Square bombing attempt, wherein the 
bomber was able to board a commercial airliner, even after his 
name was placed on the No-Fly list.
    With regard to the Secure Flight passenger pre-screening 
program, the Subcommittee continued to evaluate TSA's progress 
in implementing Secure Flight. In particular, oversight was 
performed regarding TSA's assuming the function of vetting 
commercial airline passengers against the Federal No-Fly and 
Selectee watchlists, as required by the Intelligence Reform and 
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004. In May 2009, GAO informed the 
Committee of the results of its assessment of the Secure Flight 
program, as directed by the Department of Homeland Security 
Appropriations Act of 2005. According to GAO, TSA had satisfied 
nine of the ten evaluation conditions, and had conditionally 
achieved the remaining condition. TSA announced in November 
2010 that Secure Flight had been implemented for domestic and 
foreign air carriers operating flights within and inbound to 
the United States.

                           airspace security

    The Committee has continued to review efforts of the 
Department to carry out its responsibilities to secure the 
National Capital Region airspace from unauthorized incursions. 
The Committee's oversight in this area includes evaluating the 
roles and responsibilities of each of the Federal agencies 
involved in the interdiction, identification, and investigation 
of aircraft that violate airspace restrictions. These agencies 
participate in an inter-agency working group that includes the 
Department of Defense, Transportation Security Administration, 
United States Secret Service, and the Federal Aviation 
Administration.

                   critical infrastructure protection

    As part of its oversight of the Department of Homeland 
Security's (DHS) efforts to secure the Nation's critical 
infrastructure, the Committee held several hearings and 
briefings on the Department's efforts to secure critical 
infrastructure. The Subcommittee examined vulnerabilities 
regarding specific critical sectors; the Department's 
regulatory framework for securing the Nation's chemical 
facilities; the Department's progress addressing cybersecurity 
concerns; the efficacy of public and private sector 
partnerships to secure critical infrastructure; the 
Department's efforts to promote resiliency throughout the 
critical sectors; and DHS risk management practices related to 
resource allocation for infrastructure protection efforts.
    Following the November 26, 2008, terrorist attack on high-
profile targets in Mumbai, India, the Subcommittee studied the 
event to assess how DHS could improve critical infrastructure 
protection in the United States. On March 11, 2009, the 
Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on the Mumbai attack to 
evaluate international information sharing and vulnerabilities 
in critical infrastructure protection. In accordance with the 
Committee's oversight plan to examine the Department's national 
coordination responsibilities and its sector-specific critical 
infrastructure protection responsibilities, this hearing 
explored domestic measures that can be implemented to secure 
critical assets in the United States.
    DHS testified about its efforts to utilize the 18 critical 
infrastructure sectors, comprised of government and industry 
stakeholders, to identify potential standards necessary for the 
creation of a Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness 
Accreditation and Certification Program under Title IX of the 
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act 
(P.L.110-53). The hearing also revealed ongoing issues with DHS 
outreach to private sector stakeholders, such as the 
Department's failure to offer consistent, uniform 
communications to stakeholders that contain timely, actionable 
data. Members emphasized the need for DHS to heighten its 
engagement with private sector stakeholders and improve 
communication and information sharing regarding threats to 
critical infrastructure.
    On March 17, 2009, the Subcommittee held a joint briefing 
with the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology on cyber threats to the Nation's 
electric grid. Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 7 
designated the DHS as the lead Federal agency for 
cybersecurity. However, through oversight, the Committee has 
found that DHS has had inadequate authority to fulfill its 
cybersecurity mission. In November 2010, several Committee 
Members introduced H.R. 6423, the Homeland Security Cyber and 
Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010, which would 
authorize the DHS Office of Cybersecurity & Communications; 
create a new Cybersecurity Compliance Division to oversee the 
establishment of performance-based standards; require DHS to 
work with network operators to develop tailored security plans 
that meet risk-based, performance-based standards; and require 
DHS to share threat intelligence and protect proprietary 
information.
    On May 27, 2010, the Subcommittee held a briefing on the 
Department's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) 
program to assess DHS progress in ranking chemical facilities 
according to risk and in conducting inspections of CFATS-
regulated facilities. As part of the Department of Homeland 
Security Appropriations Act of 2007, Congress authorized DHS to 
issue interim final regulations relating to the security of our 
nation's chemical facilities. During the 111th Congress, the 
House passed H.R. 2868, the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism 
Act of 2009, which granted DHS continuing authority to 
implement and enforce the CFATS regulations. H.R. 2868 was 
referred to the Senate following its passage in the House, but 
no further action has been taken. The Department requested 
extension of the current CFATS authorization to allow time for 
Congress to complete a comprehensive CFATS bill. This Committee 
and the Committee on Appropriations supported this request.
    On the matter of resiliency, the Committee requested that 
the Government Accountability Office (GAO) assess: (1) the 
extent to which DHS has incorporated resiliency into the 
programs it uses to work with critical asset owners and 
operators; and (3) whether DHS is positioned to disseminate 
information it gathers on resiliency practices to asset owners 
and operators throughout the critical sectors. The Subcommittee 
reviewed GAO's three recommendations contained in the report, 
Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS Efforts to Assess and 
Promote Resiliency Are Evolving but Program Management Could Be 
Strengthened (GAO-10-772), and the Department's response to the 
report.

             BORDER, MARITIME, AND GLOBAL COUNTERTERRORISM

                       port and maritime security

    Concerns about the ability of terrorists to smuggle weapons 
of mass destruction inside cargo containers bound for the 
United States have heightened since the terrorist attacks of 
September 11, 2001. As part of the Committee's oversight of 
port and maritime security, the Subcommittee on Border, 
Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism examined the development 
of international security standards for maritime cargo; 
reviewed implementation of the Transportation Worker 
Identification Credential Program; and investigated the 
screening of vessels, passengers, cargo, and crew for potential 
terrorists or instrumentalities of terrorism.
    On June 11, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The FY 2010 Budget for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Coast Guard.'' 
Members examined the budgetary priorities of U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Coast Guard in fulfilling 
their port and maritime security missions. Of particular 
concern was the Administration's continued failure to request 
funding necessary to implement the 100 percent maritime cargo 
scanning requirement mandated by the Implementing the 9/11 
Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53). 
Unfortunately, relatively little progress has been made toward 
the full implementation of this mandate by the 2012 statutory 
deadline.
    Indeed, ongoing concern regarding the Department's failure 
to make significant progress on the 100 percent scanning 
mandate prompted significant correspondence and meetings 
between the Committee and the Department during the 111th 
Congress. March 2, 2010, the Subcommittee conducted a site 
visit to CBP's National Targeting Center - Cargo, where Members 
were briefed on CBP's programs and procedures to screen and 
target U.S.-bound cargo. Between June 1 and June 8, 2010, 
Committee staff traveled to the Republic of Singapore, 
Malaysia, and Hong Kong to obtain information on the 
Department's implementation of maritime supply chain security 
programs in these countries. Most recently, on September 29, 
2010, GAO released a report prepared at the request of the 
Committee entitled ``Supply Chain Security: DHS Should Test and 
Evaluate Container Security Technologies Consistent with All 
Identified Operational Scenarios to Ensure the Technologies 
Will Function as Intended.'' The Committee will continue to 
engage the Department on this matter as the Administration 
develops its strategy on supply chain security, currently 
expected to be released in the coming months.
    Also, on April 29, 2009, the Committee held a Member 
briefing on Transportation Worker Identification Credential 
(TWIC). The Committee and Subcommittee have a longstanding 
interest in the implementation of the program, and have urged 
the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Coast Guard 
to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Issues related to 
the TWIC application, vetting, waiver and appeals, and card 
issuance processes as well as the procurement of card reader 
devices necessary for enforcement have been of particular 
concern. As a result of this oversight, several provisions 
addressing these concerns were included by the Committee in the 
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281).
    Furthermore, the Subcommittee held multiple classified 
briefings by CBP and the Coast Guard regarding threats to port 
and maritime security and the agencies' efforts to counter such 
threats. On April 6, 2010, Committee staff traveled to Coast 
Guard Sector New York to receive information on the activities 
of the Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Program. In 
addition, at the request of the Committee, GAO produced the 
following two maritime security reports: ``Maritime Security: 
Varied Actions Taken to Enhance Cruise Ship Security, but Some 
Concerns Remain''; and ``Maritime Security: Ferry Security 
Measures Have Been Implemented, but Evaluating Existing Studies 
Could Further Enhance Security.'' Finally, on May 21, 2009, the 
Subcommittee held a Member briefing on the Coast Guard's 
efforts to help combat piracy off the Horn of Africa, including 
threats to U.S.-flagged vessels.

                            border screening

    The Nation's borders consist of land, maritime and air 
boundaries. The agencies charged with managing these borders 
are responsible for carrying out their security mission at 
ports of entry, between ports of entry, in the skies, on the 
water and, increasingly, overseas. As part of the Committee's 
oversight of border screening matters, the Subcommittee on 
Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism conducted 
extensive oversight of the border screening functions of the 
Department. Specifically, the Subcommittee examined the 
deployment and implementation of programs, technology and 
training to assist border and consular officials in 
identifying, intercepting, and disrupting terrorists who would 
do us harm, particularly in light of the Northwest Airlines 
Flight 253 incident on Christmas Day 2009; the need to better 
secure our ports of entry while facilitating legitimate trade 
and travel, including through implementation of the Western 
Hemisphere Travel Initiative; and the efforts of the Department 
to deploy an exit component to the US-VISIT program and detect, 
detain, and remove aliens who remain in the U.S. beyond their 
authorized period of stay. The Subcommittee also reviewed the 
Department's efforts to combat escalating violence along the 
U.S.-Mexico border.
    In the wake of the attempted attack on Flight 253 by Umar 
Farouk Abdulmutallab on December 25, 2009, the Committee took 
swift action to examine the series of events leading up to the 
attempted attack; study the Federal response to the incident; 
and address ways to help prevent similar terrorist acts in the 
future. On January 13, 2010, the Committee held a Classified 
Member-Only briefing on the incident, and from January 15 
through 17, 2010, Committee Staff conducted a Staff Delegation 
to London, England and Amsterdam, Netherlands, to examine 
events related to the attempted attack firsthand. Finally, on 
January 27, 2010, the Full Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Flight 253: Learning Lessons from an Averted Tragedy.''
    In the 111th Congress, much of the Subcommittee's work on 
border screening built upon the actions of the Full Committee 
related to the Flight 253 incident. These Subcommittee 
activities included a briefing, site visit, and hearing. On 
March 2, 2010, the Subcommittee conducted a site visit of U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection's National Targeting Center - 
Passenger to observe CBP's passenger prescreening activities, 
including new programs and procedures put into effect after 
Flight 253. On March 4, 2010, the Subcommittee held a Member 
briefing on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Visa 
Security Program. The briefing focused on the existing status 
of the program, its potential role in incidents like the Flight 
253 matter, and plans for expansion of and improvements to the 
program. The Subcommittee's work culminated with a hearing 
entitled ``Visa Security and Passenger Pre-Screening Efforts in 
the Wake of Flight 253'' on March 11, 2010.
    Also related to passenger screening, on May 13, 2010, the 
Committee held a Member briefing on Transportation Security 
Administration and Customs and Border Protection processes for 
vetting of passengers on the terrorist watchlist. The briefing 
examined the Times Square bombing attempt and the suspect's 
effort to flee the U.S. on a commercial air carrier.
    While there continues to be much focus on securing the 
Nation's land borders between the ports of entry, the 
Subcommittee also has long recognized the importance of better 
securing the ports of entry themselves. At the same time, the 
Subcommittee has focused on how to achieve increased security 
without causing unnecessary delays to legitimate travelers and 
commerce. For example, the Subcommittee has closely monitored 
implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, 
which mandated new documents for travelers between the U.S. and 
Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. At a May 7, 2009 hearing 
entitled ``Implementing the Western Hemisphere Travel 
Initiative at Land and Sea Ports: Are We Ready?'' the 
Subcommittee focused on Federal and State efforts to conduct 
public education and outreach on the new document requirements; 
issue the necessary documents to the traveling public; and 
deploy document readers at ports of entry.
    The Subcommittee's interest in security at ports of entry 
is not limited to passengers. The Subcommittee has also 
monitored the Department's efforts to implement programs to 
both secure and expedite cargo across our land borders. For 
example on October 22, 2009, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Cargo Security at Land Ports of Entry: Are We 
Meeting the Challenge?'' to examine cargo security programs, 
staffing, technology, infrastructure, and investigations at our 
Nation's land borders.
    With respect to the US-VISIT program, the Committee and 
Subcommittee continued to conduct careful oversight of the 
Department's implementation of the program, including efforts 
to implement the US-VISIT air exit requirements in the 
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 
(P.L. 110-53). On October 8, 2009, the Subcommittee received a 
briefing on the status of recently completed US-VISIT air exit 
pilot projects. On January 21, 2010, the Subcommittee followed 
up with a Member briefing on the status of the Department's 
plans to implement the air exit portion of the program. 
Building on the Subcommittee's efforts, on March 25, 2010, the 
Full Committee on Homeland Security held a hearing entitled 
``Visa Overstays: Can They be Eliminated?'' where Members 
discussed the limitations of the current exit system and its 
implications on identifying and removing individuals who 
overstay their visas in the U.S. The Committee also sent 
significant correspondence to the Department, examining the 
various challenges for implementing US-VISIT biometric exit; 
the potential impact of the program at airports; and the 
ability of the Department to use overstay reports generated by 
the program for enforcement purposes.
    The Committee and Subcommittee have also monitored the 
Department's interior immigration enforcement and detention 
practices. The Committee held a hearing entitled ``Examining 
287(g): The Role of State and Local Law Enforcement in 
Immigration Law'' on March 4, 2009. In conjunction with the 
hearing, the Government Accountability Office released a report 
requested by the Committee, expressing concern about the lack 
of adequate oversight of the program by the Department. In 
response, the Department announced several changes to the 
287(g) program, including requiring all participants to sign 
new agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to 
continue in the program.
    Also, the Subcommittee held hearings on the Department's 
efforts to combat human trafficking and alien smuggling and 
improve immigration detention with hearings entitled ``Human 
Trafficking: Recent Trends'' on March 12, 2009; ``Enhancing 
DHS' Efforts to Disrupt Alien Smuggling Across Our Borders'' on 
July 22, 2010; and ``Moving Toward More Effective Immigration 
Detention Management'' on December 10, 2009.
    Finally, the Subcommittee has extensively examined the 
ongoing issue of violence along the U.S.-Mexico border. These 
Subcommittee activities included a March 19, 2009 hearing 
entitled ``Border Violence: An Examination of DHS Strategies 
and Resources;'' a July 16, 2009 hearing entitled ``Combating 
Border Violence: The Role of Interagency Coordination in 
Investigations;'' and a May 27, 2010 hearing entitled U.S.-
Mexico Security Cooperation: Next Steps for the Merida 
Initiative.'' Members examined issues related to the drug 
trafficking organizations responsible for much of the violence; 
cross-border weapons and bulk cash smuggling; and opportunities 
for the U.S. and Mexico to cooperate on security matters of 
mutual interest and benefit.
    These Subcommittee hearings were complemented by 
significant activities on this issue at the Full Committee 
level. On March 31, 2009, the Committee held a Classified 
Member briefing on the violence occurring along the U.S.-Mexico 
border. Following the briefing, on April 3 and 4, 2009, it 
conducted a site visit to El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez, 
Mexico to examine southern border violence issues, meet with 
Federal, State, and local representatives, and tour relevant 
facilities and infrastructure.

        EMERGING THREATS, CYBERSECURITY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

                               biodefense

    Weapons of mass destruction (WMD), or chemical, biological, 
radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) weapons are of 
interest to U.S. enemies, including terrorists groups such as 
al-Qaeda as well as rogue nations like Iran and North Korea. A 
particular danger exists from biological weapons, chiefly 
because a biological attack is difficult to distinguish from a 
naturally occurring phenomenon, the impacts are not immediately 
evident, and the attack can spread through secondary infection. 
The Committee recognizes the particular danger posed by 
biological weapons - and also by naturally occurring outbreaks 
- and has conducted rigorous oversight in an attempt to ensure 
that the U.S. is protected and ready to respond to such 
incidents.
    In the 111th Congress, the Committee carried through with 
its intent to examine detection of biological attacks and the 
Federal government's biodefense initiatives, including 
detection and response to biological attacks on people, 
livestock, and agricultural products in the nation's food 
supply. The Committee conducted oversight of response 
capabilities pertaining to a biological event, including 
medical countermeasures development and procurement, and 
medical surge capacity needed for large-scale events such as a 
pandemic outbreak. Oversight was focused principally on the 
Department of Homeland Security, but also included other 
Federal agencies with a role in these efforts, including the 
Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, and the Department of Defense.
    The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology held two Member briefings in March of 
2010 on this topic. The first was a classified briefing on 
biological threats that the United States faces. The second was 
unclassified and focused on the major biodefense initiatives of 
the DHS Office of Health affairs.
    The subcommittee also held several hearings, including 
``Review of the National Animal Identification System,'' a 
joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and 
Poultry of the Committee on Agriculture (May 5, 2009); ``Real-
Time Assessment of the Federal Response to Pandemic Influenza'' 
(October 27, 2009); and ``WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act 
of 2010'' (June 15, 2010).
    In addition to the subcommittee's actions, the Full 
Committee held two hearings which examined these topics: 
``Beyond Readiness: An Examination of the Current Status and 
Future Outlook of the National Response to Pandemic Influenza'' 
(July 29, 2009); and ``Viewpoints on Homeland Security: A 
Discussion with the 9/11 Commissioners'' (May 19, 2010).
    The Committee also requested several reports from GAO on 
biosurveillance, biological countermeasures, and biodefense 
preparedness and response. The Committee currently has two 
ongoing GAO engagements regarding pandemic influenza: Pandemic 
Influenza Vaccine Technologies and Lessons Learned from H1N1 
Influenza Pandemic; and has requested and received the 
following reports on national biosurveillance from GAO: 
Biosurveillance: Efforts to Develop a National Biosurveillance 
Capability Need a National Strategy and a Designated Leader 
(GAO-10-645) and, Biosurveillance: Developing a Collaboration 
Strategy Is Essential to Fostering Interagency Data and 
Resource Sharing (GAO-10-171). In addition, the Committee the 
following ongoing GAO engagements: Biosurveillance: State, 
Local, Tribal; and Territorial Biosurveillance Capabilities.

                  wmd terrorism and nuclear smuggling

    Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) vary in type (chemical, 
biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive, or CBRNE), 
sophistication, source material characteristics, ease of 
detection, and ability to be transported. They also differ 
greatly in their destructive power. While a nuclear weapon 
could cause large-scale devastation and loss of life, a 
radiological weapon or ``dirty bomb'' has very low destructive 
or killing capacity and is instead intended to cause mostly 
economic and psychological damage through area deniability. 
Strategies for countering these weapons also vary, and involve, 
as appropriate, planning, material procurement, assembly, 
transport, delivery, detonation, response, and recovery.
    In the 111th Congress, the Committee conducted oversight of 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs focused on 
nuclear terrorism, including threat certification, 
characterization, detection, and source attribution techniques. 
Also, the Committee examined the Department's progress in 
refining risk-based methods for identifying, screening, and 
scanning high-risk cargo entering the United States. This 
includes the development of non-intrusive inspection 
technologies and capabilities for detecting and interdicting 
transit of nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological 
weapons, components, and precursors. Finally, the Committee 
examined the Department's efforts to protect nuclear and 
radiological source material, and to develop and execute 
response and recovery efforts in the event of a WMD event. 
Although most of the oversight focused on DHS efforts, the 
Committee also evaluated other Federal agencies with relevant 
responsibilities, including the Department of Health and Human 
Services, the Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
    The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology held hearings including ``Status Report 
on Federal and Local Efforts to Secure Radiological Sources'' 
(September 14, 2009); ``WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 
2010'' (June 15, 2010); and ``The Domestic Nuclear Detection 
Office: Can It Overcome Past Problems and Chart a New 
Direction?'' (September 30, 2010).
    The Full Committee also held hearings that included these 
topics: ``Beyond Readiness: An Examination of the Current 
Status and Future Outlook of the National Response to Pandemic 
Influenza'' (July 29, 2009); and ``Viewpoints on Homeland 
Security: A Discussion with the 9/11 Commissioners'' (May 19, 
2010).
    The Committee also requested several reports from GAO on 
combating nuclear smuggling through detection, nuclear and 
radiological source security, and recovery from radiological or 
nuclear attacks: Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS Improved 
Testing of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal Monitors, but 
Preliminary Results Show Limits of the New Technology (GAO-09-
655); and Combating Nuclear Terrorism: Actions Needed to Better 
Prepare to Recover from Possible Attacks Using Radiological or 
Nuclear Materials (GAO-10-204).

                    r&d investment and coordination

    Technological innovation is a key component of a successful 
Homeland Security enterprise. Therefore, the Committee has a 
keen interest in assessing the Department's priorities for 
research and development (R&D), and its engagement with private 
industry, in particular small businesses, which are widely 
recognized for providing the most entrepreneurial and 
innovative approaches.
    The Committee reviewed the Department's efforts to 
strategically invest in basic R&D for purposes of improving the 
effectiveness of the Department's operational components, and 
to benefit first responders and other State and Local 
authorities with homeland security missions. The Department has 
struggled to effectively engage with small businesses in the 
past. Through the oversight efforts of the Committee, as well 
as new leadership at the DHS Science and Technology 
Directorate, that situation is improving, though more can be 
done.
    The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology held oversight hearings on these topics 
including: ``The FY 2010 Budget for the Directorate for Science 
& Technology, the Office of Health Affairs, and the Domestic 
Nuclear Detection Office'' (June 9, 2009); and ``The Department 
of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate'' 
(March 3, 2010).
    In addition, on March 28, 2009, the Full Committee held a 
meeting entitled, ``The U.S. Department of Homeland Security: 
Doing Business with America'', at the Kroger Gymnasium, 
Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi, where technology 
Research and Development was a major topic of interest. This 
meeting was an opportunity for the Science and Technology 
Directorate and interested small businesses to interact outside 
of the context of a particular request for proposal or other 
formal engagement, in efforts to foster to better working 
relationships between DHS and small business.

                    counter-proliferation activities

    Efforts to combat the proliferation of weapons that could 
be used by terrorists or rogue nations against the country are 
a key element of homeland security. Counter-proliferation 
activities can take many forms, from intelligence gathering, 
precursor or component monitoring, to observation and 
interdiction during movement of weapons or adversaries.
    The Committee reviewed the efforts of the Department in 
counter-proliferation of nuclear and biological weapons, 
materials, and precursors. The Committee also evaluated DHS 
activities related to protection, detection and assessment of 
chemical and radiological threats, including the coordination 
of such activities within the Department throughout the Federal 
government
    The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology held oversight hearings on counter-
proliferation topics including: ``Status Report on Federal and 
Local Efforts to Secure Radiological Sources'' (September 14, 
2009); and ``The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office: Can It 
Overcome Past Problems and Chart a New Direction?'' (September 
30, 2010).
    The Committee requested GAO engagements relevant to DNDO 
activities, including: Combating Nuclear Smuggling: DHS 
Improved Testing of Advanced Radiation Detection Portal 
Monitors, but Preliminary Results Show Limits of the New 
Technology (GAO-09-655); and Combating Nuclear Terrorism: 
Actions Needed to Better Prepare to Recover from Possible 
Attacks Using Radiological or Nuclear Materials (GAO-10-204).

                             cybersecurity

    Computer networks are now a pervasive and essential part of 
our society. They are used in all financial transactions, 
manufacturing, and the functioning of critical infrastructure, 
essential services, and government operations. While these 
networks have made possible many innovations, efficiencies, and 
even entire new markets and industries, they have also 
introduced a pervasive vulnerability to every aspect of our 
society. There is seemingly no limit to the reach of computer 
networks, and therefore no part of our society that is not 
vulnerable to computer-based attacks.
    The Committee examined the Department's efforts to prevent 
cyber attacks against the Federal (.gov) network and America's 
critical infrastructures; reduce national vulnerability to 
cyber attacks; and minimize damage and recovery time if cyber 
attacks should occur. The Committee was intent on improving 
integration of the cybersecurity mission within the Department 
and across the Federal government, and coordination of 
cybersecurity best practices, risk assessments and warnings 
across all levels of government and the private sector. The 
Committee also reviewed DHS' cyber-related remediation 
activities, including plans for response and recovery in the 
event of a coordinated terrorist cyber attack. It also reviewed 
the Department's efforts to coordinate with the private sector 
to develop mechanisms for information sharing on cybersecurity 
threats, vulnerabilities and solutions; and to provide support 
to the private sector during attacks. Further, the Committee 
evaluated the Department's efforts to support research and 
development, and educational activities to improve 
cybersecurity. Finally, the Committee reviewed the Department's 
investment in research and development (R&D) in support of 
implementation of the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace.
    The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology and the Subcommittee on Intelligence, 
Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment held a joint 
Classified Member briefing on cybersecurity threats to United 
States federal networks on March 5, 2009. On March 17, 2009, 
the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology and the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection held a joint Member 
Classified briefing on cyber threats to the electric grid.
    The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
Science and Technology also held the following oversight 
hearings addressing cybersecurity: ``Reviewing the Federal 
Cybersecurity Mission'' (March 10, 2009); ``Do the Payment Card 
Industry Data Standards Reduce Cybercrime?'' (March 31, 2009); 
``The FY 2010 Budget for the Directorate for Science & 
Technology, the Office of Health Affairs, and the Domestic 
Nuclear Detection Office (June 9, 2009); Securing the Modern 
Electric Grid from Physical and Cyber Attacks'' (July 21, 
2009); and ``The Department of Homeland Security's Science and 
Technology Directorate'' (March 3, 2010).
    The Full Committee also held a cybersecurity oversight 
hearing: ``Cybersecurity: DHS' Role, Federal Efforts and 
National Policy'' (June 16, 2010). In addition, the Committee 
requested several GAO engagements to review cybersecurity 
challenges facing the Department and the Nation: Cyberspace 
Policy: Executive Branch Is Making Progress Implementing 2009 
Policy Review Recommendations, but Sustained Leadership Is 
Needed (GAO-11-24); Critical Infrastructure Protection: Key 
Private and Public Cyber Expectations Need to Be Consistently 
Addressed (GAO-10-628); Cyberspace: United States Faces 
Challenges in Addressing Global Cybersecurity and Governance 
(GAO-10-606); Cybersecurity: Key Challenges Need to Be 
Addressed to Improve Research and Development (GAO-10-466); 
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Update to National 
Infrastructure Protection Plan Includes Increased Emphasis on 
Risk Management and Resilience (GAO-10-296); Critical 
Infrastructure Protection: OMB Leadership Needed to Strengthen 
Agency Planning Efforts to Protect Federal Cyber Assets. (GAO-
10-148); Information Technology: Management Improvements Needed 
on the Department of Homeland Security's Next Generation 
Information Sharing System (GAO-09-40); and Critical 
Infrastructure Protection: Current Cyber Sector-Specific 
Planning Approach Needs Reassessment (GAO-09-969). The 
Committee also has two ongoing engagements: Review of 
Cybersecurity Standards and Review of Smart Grid Cybersecurity 
Guidelines and Related Issues.
    The Committee and Subcommittee's long oversight of 
cybersecurity vulnerabilities resulted in the introduction of 
three pieces of legislation with significant cybersecurity 
provisions. They are: (1) H.R. 2195, to amend the Federal Power 
Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the 
critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for 
other purposes; (2) H.R. 4842, the Homeland Security Science 
and Technology Authorization Act of 2010; and (3) H.R. 6423, 
the Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure 
Protection Act of 2010.

                   science and technology directorate

    The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) was created 
under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296) and was 
intended to conduct scientific and technological research, 
development, testing, and evaluation that would support and 
benefit the Department's operational components, as well as 
State and Local authorities such as first responders, emergency 
managers, and others involved in the Homeland Security 
Enterprise such as private sector entities. Unfortunately, for 
several years S&T was often described as a ``rudderless ship,'' 
seeming disconnected from and providing little benefit to the 
entities it was designed to support. The Committee, other 
committees in Congress, and the Department have all engaged in 
an effort to correct these deficiencies and move toward the 
goal of enhancing homeland security activities with effective 
technology.
    In the 111th Congress, the Committee conducted oversight of 
the coordination of homeland security-related research, 
development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities 
conducted or funded by the Department's Science and Technology 
Directorate. In particular, the Committee considered the 
adequacy of mission support provided by the Directorate to 
operational elements of the Department, state and local 
authorities, and the private sector.
    In pursuit of these goals, the Subcommittee on Emerging 
Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held two 
hearings where these topics were discussed: ``The FY2010 Budget 
for the Directorate for Science & Technology, the Office of 
Health Affairs, and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office'' 
(June 9, 2009); and ``The Department of Homeland Security's 
Science and Technology Directorate'' (March 3, 2010).
    In addition to formal hearings, on March 28, 2009, the 
Committee held a meeting, ``The U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security: Doing Business with America'', at the Kroger 
Gymnasium, Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi. This 
meeting was an opportunity for the Science and Technology 
Directorate and interested small businesses to interact outside 
of the context of a particular request for proposal or other 
formal engagement, in efforts to foster to better working 
relationships between DHS and small business.

           technology clearing house and technology transfer

    Technology transfer is the process of sharing of 
technologies, methods of manufacturing, and best practices 
between government agencies, the government and private sector 
companies, and between companies. The aim of the transfer is to 
ensure that scientific and technological developments are 
accessible to a wide range of users to pursue development of 
better products and services or use or modify an existing 
technology for new applications.
    During the 111th Congress, the Committee reviewed the 
Department's evaluation, testing, and certification of private 
sector homeland security technologies. The Committee also 
evaluated the Department's role in technology transfer and 
commercialization of existing technologies for use by Federal, 
state, and local governments and first responders for homeland 
security purposes. These topics were discussed at the following 
Subcommittee hearings: ``The FY 2010 Budget for the Directorate 
for Science & Technology, the Office of Health Affairs, and the 
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office'' (June 9, 2009); and ``The 
Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology 
Directorate'' (March 3, 2010). They were also addressed at did 
the March 28, 2009 Committee meeting, ``The U.S. Department of 
Homeland Security: Doing Business with America.''

           s&t fellowship program and centers for excellence

    Technological innovation is impossible without our Nation's 
best and brightest recruited, engaged, motivated, and 
supported. The success of any mission comes down to the talents 
and abilities of the people working on that mission. It is 
therefore critical for the success of the Homeland Security 
Enterprise, and especially the scientific and technological 
development component of that enterprise, to recruit and retain 
talented scientists, engineers, and technologist.
    During the 111th Congress, the Committee reviewed the 
Department's efforts to attract or partner with the Nation's 
most talented scientists through its Homeland Security Centers 
of Excellence and its Scholars and Fellows program, by 
reviewing the Centers' activities, research, and their role in 
fulfilling the Department's mission.
    As part of this effort, the Subcommittee on Emerging 
Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology investigated 
these topics during their hearings on: ``The FY 2010 Budget for 
the Directorate for Science & Technology, the Office of Health 
Affairs, and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office'' (June 9, 
2009); and ``The Department of Homeland Security's Science and 
Technology Directorate'' (March 3, 2010). Discussion of 
fellowships and the Centers of Excellence was also examined 
through Full Committee: hearing, ``Diversity at The Department 
of Homeland Security: Continuing Challenges and New 
Opportunities'' (October 14, 2009).

                    the homeland security institute

    The Homeland Security Institute was created under the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002 and sponsored by the Department 
of Homeland Security (DHS). It was a federally-funded research 
and development center (FFDC) that produced strategic analysis 
for DHS. During the In the 111th Congress, the Homeland 
Security Institute was replaced with two new FFRDC's, the 
Studies and Analysis Institute and the Systems Engineering and 
Development Institute. The Committee conducted oversight on the 
bidding process and the reassignment and realignment of subject 
areas from the HSI to the two new centers. Much of this 
oversight was conducted during the hearings on ``The FY 2010 
Budget for the Directorate for Science & Technology, the Office 
of Health Affairs, and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office'' 
(June 9, 2009); and ``The Department of Homeland Security's 
Science and Technology Directorate'' (March 3, 2010).

                       safety act implementation

    The Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective 
Technologies Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act) gives the Secretary 
of DHS the authority to designate, upon application, certain 
anti-terrorism technologies as qualified to participate in a 
Federal liability protection program. This can provide a 
sizable incentive to a company developing a technology or 
process for homeland security applications. In the 111th 
Congress, the Committee reviewed the Department's efforts to 
coordinate such designation with operational components of the 
Department and with other Federal, State, and local government 
agencies. The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, 
and Science and Technology discussed the Safety Act during two 
of its hearings: ``The FY 2010 Budget for the Directorate for 
Science & Technology, the Office of Health Affairs, and the 
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office'' (June 9, 2009); and ``The 
Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology 
Directorate'' (March 3, 2010). In addition, Safety Act 
designation and process was a topic of much interest during the 
Committee meeting ``The U.S. Department of Homeland Security: 
Doing Business with America'' (March 28, 2009).


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                               APPENDIX I

             Committee Rules--Committe on Homeland Security

                        Adopted February 4, 2009

RULE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

        (A) Applicability of the Rules of the U.S. House of 
        Representatives.-- The Rules of the U.S. House of 
        Representatives (the ``House'') are the rules of the 
        Committee on Homeland Security (the ``Committee'') and 
        its subcommittees insofar as applicable.

        (B) Applicability to Subcommittees.--Except where the 
        terms ``Full Committee'' and ``subcommittee'' are 
        specifically mentioned, the following rules shall apply 
        to the Committee's subcommittees and their respective 
        Chairmen and Ranking Minority Members to the same 
        extent as they apply to the Full Committee and its 
        Chairman and Ranking Minority Member.

        (C) Appointments by the Chairman.--The Chairman shall 
        designate a Member of the Majority party to serve as 
        Vice Chairman of the Full Committee. The Vice Chairman 
        of the Full Committee shall preside at any meeting or 
        hearing of the Full Committee during the temporary 
        absence of the Chairman. In the absence of both the 
        Chairman and Vice Chairman, the Chairman's designee 
        shall preside.

        (D) Recommendation of Conferees.--Whenever the Speaker 
        of the House is to appoint a conference committee on a 
        matter within the jurisdiction of the Full Committee, 
        the Chairman shall recommend to the Speaker of the 
        House conferees from the Full Committee. In making 
        recommendations of Minority Members as conferees, the 
        Chairman shall do so with the concurrence of the 
        Ranking Minority Member of the Committee.

        (E) Motions To Disagree.--The Chairman is directed to 
        offer a motion under clause 1 of Rule XXII of the Rules 
        of the House whenever the Chairman considers it 
        appropriate.

        (F) Committee Website.--The Chairman shall maintain an 
        official Committee website for the purposes of 
        furthering the Committee's legislative and oversight 
        responsibilities, including communicating information 
        about the Committee's activities to Committee Members, 
        other Members, and the public at large. The Ranking 
        Minority Member may maintain a similar website for the 
        same purposes.

RULE II.--TIME OF MEETINGS.

        (A) Regular Meeting Date.--The regular meeting date and 
        time for the transaction of business of the Full 
        Committee shall be on the first Wednesday that the 
        House is in Session each month, unless otherwise 
        directed by the Chairman.

        (B) Additional Meetings.--At the discretion of the 
        Chairman, additional meetings of the Committee may be 
        scheduled for the consideration of any legislation or 
        other matters pending before the Committee or to 
        conduct other Committee business. The Committee shall 
        meet for such purposes pursuant to the call of the 
        Chairman.

        (C) Consideration.--Except in the case of a special 
        meeting held under clause 2(c)(2) of House Rule XI, the 
        determination of the business to be considered at each 
        meeting of the Committee shall be made by the Chairman.

RULE III.--NOTICE AND PUBLICATION.

        (A) Notice.--

                (1) Hearings.--Pursuant to clause 2(g)(3) of 
                rule XI of the Rules of the House of 
                Representatives, the Chairman of the Committee 
                shall make public announcement of the date, 
                place, and subject matter of any hearing before 
                the Full Committee or subcommittee at least one 
                week before the commencement of the hearing. 
                However, if the Chairman of the Committee, with 
                the concurrence of the Ranking Minority Member, 
                determines that there is good cause to begin 
                the hearing sooner, or if the Committee so 
                determines by majority vote, a quorum being 
                present for the transaction of business, the 
                Chairman shall make the announcement at the 
                earliest possible date. The names of all 
                witnesses scheduled to appear at such hearing 
                shall be provided to Members no later than 48 
                hours prior to the commencement of such 
                hearing.

                (2) Meetings.--The date, time, place and 
                subject matter of any meeting, other than a 
                hearing or a regularly scheduled meeting, shall 
                be announced at least 36 hours in advance of a 
                meeting, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and 
                Federal holidays except when the House is in 
                session on such a day, to take place on a day 
                the House is in session, and 72 hours in 
                advance of a meeting, excluding Saturdays, 
                Sundays, and Federal holidays except when the 
                House is in session on such a day, to take 
                place on a day the House is not in session, 
                except in the case of a special meeting called 
                under clause 2(c)(2) of House Rule XI. These 
                notice requirements may be waived by the 
                Chairman with the concurrence of the Ranking 
                Minority Member.

                        (a) Copies of any measure to be 
                        considered for approval by the 
                        Committee at any meeting, including any 
                        mark, print or amendment in the nature 
                        of a substitute shall be provided to 
                        the Members at least 24 hours in 
                        advance.

                        (b) The requirement in subsection (a) 
                        may be waived or abridged by the 
                        Chairman, with advance notice to the 
                        Ranking Minority Member.

                (3) Publication.--The meeting or hearing 
                announcement shall be promptly published in the 
                Daily Digest portion of the Congressional 
                Record. To the greatest extent practicable, 
                meeting announcements shall be entered into the 
                Committee scheduling service of the House 
                Information Resources.

RULE IV.--OPEN MEETINGS AND HEARINGS; BROADCASTING.

        (A) Open Meetings.--All meetings and hearings of the 
        Committee shall be open to the public including to 
        radio, television and still photography coverage, 
        except as provided by Rule XI of the Rules of the House 
        or when the Committee, in open session and with a 
        majority present, determines by recorded vote that all 
        or part of the remainder of that hearing on that day 
        shall be closed to the public because disclosure of 
        testimony, evidence, or other matters to be considered 
        would endanger the national security, compromise 
        sensitive law enforcement information, tend to defame, 
        degrade or incriminate a witness, or violate any law or 
        rule of the House of Representatives.

        (B) Broadcasting.--Whenever any hearing or meeting 
        conducted by the Committee is open to the public, the 
        Committee shall permit that hearing or meeting to be 
        covered by television broadcast, internet broadcast, 
        print media, and still photography, or by any of such 
        methods of coverage, in accordance with the provisions 
        of clause 4 of Rule XI of the Rules of the House. 
        Operation and use of any Committee-operated broadcast 
        system shall be fair and nonpartisan and in accordance 
        with clause 4(b) of Rule XI and all other applicable 
        rules of the Committee and the House. Priority shall be 
        given by the Committee to members of the Press 
        Galleries.

        (C) Transcripts.--A transcript shall be made of the 
        testimony of each witness appearing before the 
        Committee during a Committee hearing. All transcripts 
        of meetings or hearings that are open to the public 
        shall be made available.

RULE V.--PROCEDURES FOR MEETINGS AND HEARINGS.

        (A) Opening Statements.--At any meeting of the 
        Committee, the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member 
        shall be entitled to present oral opening statements of 
        five minutes each. Other Members may submit written 
        opening statements for the record. The Chairman 
        presiding over the meeting may permit additional 
        opening statements by other Members of the Full 
        Committee or of that subcommittee, with the concurrence 
        of the Ranking Minority Member.

        (B) The Five-Minute Rule.--The time any one Member may 
        address the Committee on any bill, motion, or other 
        matter under consideration by the Committee shall not 
        exceed five minutes, and then only when the Member has 
        been recognized by the Chairman, except that this time 
        limit may be extended when permitted by unanimous 
        consent.

        (C) Postponement of Vote.--The Chairman may postpone 
        further proceedings when a record vote is ordered on 
        the question of approving any measure or matter or 
        adopting an amendment. The Chairman may resume 
        proceedings on a postponed vote at any time, provided 
        that all reasonable steps have been taken to notify 
        Members of the resumption of such proceedings. When 
        proceedings resume on a postponed question, 
        notwithstanding any intervening order for the previous 
        question, an underlying proposition shall remain 
        subject to further debate or amendment to the same 
        extent as when the question was postponed.

        (D) Contempt Procedures.--No recommendation that a 
        person be cited for contempt of Congress shall be 
        forwarded to the House unless and until the Full 
        Committee has, upon notice to all its Members, met and 
        considered the alleged contempt. The person to be cited 
        for contempt shall be afforded, upon notice of at least 
        72 hours, an opportunity to state why he or she should 
        not be held in contempt prior to a vote of the Full 
        Committee, with a quorum being present, on the question 
        whether to forward such recommendation to the House. 
        Such statement shall be, in the discretion of the 
        Chairman, either in writing or in person before the 
        Full Committee.

RULE VI.--WITNESSES.

        (A) Questioning of Witnesses.--

                (1) Questioning of witnesses by Members will be 
                conducted under the five-minute rule unless the 
                Committee adopts a motion permitted by House 
                Rule XI (2)(j)(2).

                (2) In questioning witnesses under the 5-minute 
                rule, the Chairman and the Ranking Minority 
                Member shall first be recognized. In a 
                subcommittee meeting or hearing, the Chairman 
                and Ranking Minority Member of the Full 
                Committee are then recognized. All other 
                Members that arrive before the commencement of 
                the meeting or hearing will be recognized in 
                the order of seniority on the Committee, 
                alternating between Majority and Minority 
                Members. Committee Members arriving after the 
                commencement of the hearing shall be recognized 
                in order of appearance, alternating between 
                Majority and Minority Members, after all 
                Members present at the beginning of the hearing 
                have been recognized. Each Member shall be 
                recognized at least once before any Member is 
                given a second opportunity to question a 
                witness.

                (3) The Chairman, in consultation with the 
                Ranking Minority Member, or the Committee by 
                motion, may permit an extension of the period 
                of questioning of a witness beyond five minutes 
                but the time allotted must be equally 
                apportioned to the Majority party and the 
                Minority and may not exceed one hour in the 
                aggregate.

                (4) The Chairman, in consultation with the 
                Ranking Minority Member, or the Committee by 
                motion, may permit Committee staff of the 
                Majority and Minority to question a witness for 
                a specified period of time, but the time 
                allotted must be equally apportioned to the 
                Majority and Minority staff and may not exceed 
                one hour in the aggregate.

        (B) Minority Witnesses.--Whenever a hearing is 
        conducted by the Committee upon any measure or matter, 
        the Minority party Members on the Committee shall be 
        entitled, upon request to the Chairman by a Majority of 
        those Minority Members before the completion of such 
        hearing, to call witnesses selected by the Minority to 
        testify with respect to that measure or matter during 
        at least one day of hearing thereon.

        (C) Oath or Affirmation.--The Chairman of the Committee 
        or any Member designated by the Chairman, may 
        administer an oath to any witness.

        (D) Statements by Witnesses.--

                (1) Consistent with the notice given, witnesses 
                shall submit a prepared or written statement 
                for the record of the proceedings (including, 
                where practicable, an electronic copy) with the 
                Clerk of the Committee no less than 48 hours in 
                advance of the witness's appearance before the 
                Committee. Unless the 48-hour requirement is 
                waived or otherwise modified by the Chairman 
                after consultation with the Ranking Minority 
                Member, the failure to comply with this 
                requirement may result in the exclusion of the 
                written testimony from the hearing record and/
                or the barring of an oral presentation of the 
                testimony.

                (2) To the greatest extent practicable, the 
                written testimony of each witness appearing in 
                a non-governmental capacity shall include a 
                curriculum vitae and a disclosure of the amount 
                and source (by agency and program) of any 
                Federal grant (or subgrant thereof) or contract 
                (or subcontract thereof) received during the 
                current fiscal year or either of the two 
                preceding fiscal years by the witness or by an 
                entity represented by the witness to the extent 
                that such information is relevant to the 
                subject matter of, and the witness' 
                representational capacity at, the hearing.

RULE VII.--QUORUM.

        Quorum Requirements.--Two Members shall constitute a 
        quorum for purposes of taking testimony and receiving 
        evidence. One-third of the Members of the Committee 
        shall constitute a quorum for conducting business, 
        except for (1) reporting a measure or recommendation; 
        (2) closing Committee meetings to the public, pursuant 
        to Committee Rule IV; (3) authorizing the issuance of 
        subpoenas; and (4) any other action for which an actual 
        majority quorum is required by any rule of the House of 
        Representatives or by law. The Chairman shall make 
        reasonable efforts, including consultation with the 
        Ranking Minority Member when scheduling meetings and 
        hearings, to ensure that a quorum for any purpose will 
        include at least one minority Member of the Committee.

RULE VIII.--DECORUM.

        (A) Breaches of Decorum.--The Chairman may punish 
        breaches of order and decorum, by censure and exclusion 
        from the hearing; and the Committee may cite the 
        offender to the House for contempt.

        (B) Access to Dais.--Access to the dais before, during 
        and after a hearing, markup, or other meeting of the 
        Committee shall be limited to Members and Staff of the 
        Committee. Subject to availability of space on the 
        dais, Committee Member's personal staff may be present 
        on the dais during a hearing if their employing Member 
        is seated on the dais and during a markup or other 
        meeting if their employing Member is the author of a 
        measure or amendment under consideration by the 
        Committee, but only during the time that the measure or 
        amendment is under active consideration by the 
        Committee, or otherwise at the discretion of the 
        Chairman or Ranking Minority Member.

        (C) Wireless Communications Use Prohibited.-- During a 
        hearing, mark-up, or other meeting of the Committee, 
        ringing or audible sounds or conversational use of 
        cellular telephones or other electronic devices is 
        prohibited in the Committee room.

RULE IX.--SUBCOMMITTEES.

        (A) Generally.--The Full Committee shall be organized 
        into the following six standing subcommittees:

                (1) Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and 
                Global Counterterrorism;

                (2) Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
                Preparedness, and Response;

                (3) Subcommittee on Transportation Security and 
                Infrastructure Protection;

                (4) Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information 
                Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment;

                (5) Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
                Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology; and

                (6) Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, 
                and Oversight.

        (B) Selection and Ratio of Subcommittee Members.--The 
        Chairman and Ranking Member of the Full Committee shall 
        select their respective Members of each subcommittee. 
        The ratio of Majority to Minority Members shall be 
        comparable to the Full Committee, except that each 
        subcommittee shall have at least two more Majority 
        Members than Minority Members.

        (C) Ex Officio Members.--The Chairman and Ranking 
        Minority Member of the Full Committee shall be ex 
        officio members of each subcommittee but are not 
        authorized to vote on matters that arise before each 
        subcommittee. The Chairman and Ranking Minority Member 
        of the Full Committee shall not be counted to satisfy 
        the quorum requirement for any purpose other than 
        taking testimony unless they are regular members of 
        that subcommittee.

        (D) Powers and Duties of Subcommittees.--Except as 
        otherwise directed by the Chairman of the Full 
        Committee, each subcommittee is authorized to meet, 
        hold hearings, receive testimony, mark up legislation, 
        and report to the Full Committee on all matters within 
        its purview. Subcommittee Chairmen shall set hearing 
        and meeting dates only with the approval of the 
        Chairman of the Full Committee. To the greatest extent 
        practicable, no more than one meeting and hearing 
        should be scheduled for a given time.

        (E) Special Voting Provision.--If a tie vote occurs in 
        a subcommittee on the question of reporting any measure 
        to the Full Committee, the measure shall be placed on 
        the agenda for Full Committee consideration as if it 
        had been ordered reported by the subcommittee without 
        recommendation.

RULE X.--COMMITTEE PANELS.

        (A) Designation.--The Chairman of the Full Committee, 
        with the concurrence of the Ranking Minority Member, 
        may designate a panel of the Committee consisting of 
        members of the Committee to inquire into and take 
        testimony on a matter or matters that warrant enhanced 
        consideration and to report to the Committee.

        (B) Duration.--No panel appointed by the Chairman shall 
        continue in existence for more than six months after 
        the appointment.

        (C) Party Ratios and Appointment.--Consistent with the 
        party ratios established by the Majority party, all 
        Majority members of the panels shall be appointed by 
        the Chairman of the Committee, and all Minority members 
        shall be appointed by the Ranking Minority Member of 
        the Committee. The Chairman of the Committee shall 
        choose one of the Majority members so appointed who 
        does not currently chair another subcommittee of the 
        Committee to serve as Chairman of the panel. The 
        Ranking Minority Member of the Committee shall 
        similarly choose the Ranking Minority Member of the 
        panel.

        (D) Ex-Officio Members.--The Chairman and Ranking 
        Minority Member of the Full Committee may serve as ex-
        officio Members of each committee panel but are not 
        authorized to vote on matters that arise before a 
        committee panel and shall not be counted to satisfy the 
        quorum requirement for any purpose other than taking 
        testimony.

        (E) Jurisdiction.--No panel shall have legislative 
        jurisdiction.

        (F) Applicability of Committee Rules.--Any designated 
        panel shall be subject to all Committee Rules herein.

RULE XI.--REFERRALS TO SUBCOMMITTEES.

        Referral of Bills and Other Matters by Chairman.--
        Except for bills and other matters retained by the 
        Chairman for Full Committee consideration, each bill or 
        other matter referred to the Full Committee shall be 
        referred by the Chairman to one or more subcommittees 
        within two weeks of receipt by the Committee. In 
        referring any measure or matter to a subcommittee, the 
        Chair may specify a date by which the subcommittee 
        shall report thereon to the Full Committee. Bills or 
        other matters referred to subcommittees may be 
        reassigned or discharged by the Chairman.

RULE XII.--SUBPOENAS.

        (A) Authorization.--Pursuant to clause 2(m) of Rule XI 
        of the House, a subpoena may be authorized and issued 
        under the seal of the House and attested by the Clerk 
        of the House, and may be served by any person 
        designated by the Full Committee for the furtherance of 
        an investigation with authorization by--

                (1) a majority of the Full Committee, a quorum 
                being present; or

                (2) the Chairman of the Full Committee, after 
                consultation with the Ranking Minority Member 
                of the Full Committee, during any period for 
                which the House has adjourned for a period in 
                excess of 3 days when, in the opinion of the 
                Chairman of the Full Committee, authorization 
                and issuance of the subpoena is necessary to 
                obtain the material or testimony set forth in 
                the subpoena. The Chairman of the Full 
                Committee shall notify Members of the Committee 
                of the authorization and issuance of a subpoena 
                under this rule as soon as practicable, but in 
                no event later than one week after service of 
                such subpoena.

        (B) Disclosure.--Provisions may be included in a 
        subpoena with the concurrence of the Chairman and the 
        Ranking Minority Member of the Full Committee, or by 
        the Committee, to prevent the disclosure of the Full 
        Committee's demands for information when deemed 
        necessary for the security of information or the 
        progress of an investigation, including but not limited 
        to prohibiting the revelation by witnesses and their 
        counsel of Full Committee's inquiries.

        (C) Subpoena duces tecum.--A subpoena duces tecum may 
        be issued whose return to the Committee Clerk shall 
        occur at a time and place other than that of a 
        regularly scheduled meeting.

        (D) Affidavits and Depositions.--The Chairman of the 
        Full Committee, in consultation with the Ranking 
        Minority Member of the Full Committee, or the Committee 
        may authorize the taking of an affidavit or deposition 
        with respect to any person who is subpoenaed under 
        these rules but who is unable to appear in person to 
        testify as a witness at any hearing or meeting. Notices 
        for the taking of depositions shall specify the date, 
        time and place of examination. Depositions shall be 
        taken under oath administered by a Member or a person 
        otherwise authorized by law to administer oaths. Prior 
        consultation with the Ranking Minority Member of the 
        Full Committee shall include written notice three 
        business days before any deposition is scheduled to 
        provide an opportunity for Minority staff to be present 
        during the questioning.

RULE XIII.--COMMITTEE STAFF.

        (A) Generally.--Committee staff members are subject to 
        the provisions of clause 9 of House Rule X and must be 
        eligible to be considered for routine access to 
        classified information.

        (B) Staff Assignments.--For purposes of these rules, 
        Committee staff means the employees of the Committee, 
        detailees, fellows or any other person engaged by 
        contract or otherwise to perform services for, or at 
        the request of, the Committee. All such persons shall 
        be either Majority, Minority, or shared staff. The 
        Chairman shall appoint, determine remuneration of, 
        supervise, and may remove Majority staff. The Ranking 
        Minority Member shall appoint, determine remuneration 
        of, supervise, and may remove Minority staff. In 
        consultation with the Ranking Minority Member, the 
        Chairman may appoint, determine remuneration of, 
        supervise and may remove shared staff that is assigned 
        to service of the Committee. The Chairman shall certify 
        Committee staff appointments, including appointments by 
        the Ranking Minority Member, as required.

        (C) Divulgence of Information.--Prior to the public 
        acknowledgement by the Chairman or the Committee of a 
        decision to initiate an investigation of a particular 
        person, entity, or subject, no member of the Committee 
        staff shall knowingly divulge to any person any 
        information, including non-classified information, 
        which comes into his or her possession by virtue of his 
        or her status as a member of the Committee staff, if 
        the member of the Committee staff has a reasonable 
        expectation that such information may alert the subject 
        of a Committee investigation to the existence, nature, 
        or substance of such investigation, unless authorized 
        to do so by the Chairman or the Committee.

RULE XIV.--COMMITTEE MEMBER AND COMMITTEE STAFF TRAVEL.

        (A) Approval of Travel.--Consistent with the primary 
        expense resolution and such additional expense 
        resolutions as may have been approved, travel to be 
        reimbursed from funds set aside for the Committee for 
        any Committee Member or Committee staff shall be paid 
        only upon the prior authorization of the Chairman. 
        Travel may be authorized by the Chairman for any 
        Committee Member or Committee staff only in connection 
        with official Committee business, such as the 
        attendance of hearings conducted by the Committee and 
        meetings, conferences, site visits, and investigations 
        that involve activities or subject matters under the 
        general jurisdiction of the Full Committee.

                (1) Proposed Travel by Majority Party Members 
                and Staff.--In the case of proposed travel by 
                Majority party Committee Members or Committee 
                staff, before such authorization is given, 
                there shall be submitted to the Chairman in 
                writing the following: (a) the purpose of the 
                travel; (b) the dates during which the travel 
                is to be made and the date or dates of the 
                event for which the travel is being made; (c) 
                the location of the event for which the travel 
                is to be made; and (d) the names of Members and 
                staff seeking authorization. On the basis of 
                that information, the Chairman shall determine 
                whether the proposed travel is for official 
                Committee business, concerns subject matter 
                under the jurisdiction of the Full Committee, 
                and is not excessively costly in view of the 
                Committee business proposed to be conducted.

                (2) Proposed Travel by Minority Party Committee 
                Members and Committee Staff.--In the case of 
                proposed travel by Minority party Committee 
                Members or Committee staff, the Ranking 
                Minority Member shall provide to the Chairman a 
                written representation setting forth the 
                information specified in items (a), (b), (c), 
                and (d) of subparagraph (1) and his or her 
                determination that such travel complies with 
                the other requirements of subparagraph (1).

        (B) Foreign Travel.--All Committee Members and 
        Committee staff requests for foreign travel must 
        include a written representation setting forth the 
        information specified in items (a), (b), (c), and (d) 
        of subparagraph (A)(1) and be submitted to the Chairman 
        not fewer than ten business days prior to the start of 
        the travel. Within thirty days of the conclusion of any 
        such foreign travel authorized under this rule, there 
        shall be submitted to the Chairman a written report 
        summarizing the information gained as a result of the 
        travel in question, or other Committee objectives 
        served by such travel. The requirements of this section 
        may be waived or abridged by the Chairman.

RULE XV.--CLASSIFIED AND CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION.

        (A) Security Precautions.--Committee staff offices, 
        including Majority and Minority offices, shall operate 
        under strict security precautions administered by the 
        Security Officer of the Committee. A security officer 
        shall be on duty at all times during normal office 
        hours. Classified documents and controlled unclassified 
        information (CUI)--formerly known as sensitive but 
        unclassified (SBU) information--may be destroyed, 
        discussed, examined, handled, reviewed, stored, 
        transported and used only in an appropriately secure 
        manner in accordance with all applicable laws, 
        executive orders, and other governing authorities. Such 
        documents may be removed from the Committee's offices 
        only in furtherance of official Committee business. 
        Appropriate security procedures, as determined by the 
        Chairman in consultation with the Ranking Minority 
        Member, shall govern the handling of such documents 
        removed from the Committee's offices.

        (B) Temporary Custody of Executive Branch Material.--
        Executive branch documents or other materials 
        containing classified information in any form that were 
        not made part of the record of a Committee hearing, did 
        not originate in the Committee or the House, and are 
        not otherwise records of the Committee shall, while in 
        the custody of the Committee, be segregated and 
        maintained by the Committee in the same manner as 
        Committee records that are classified. Such documents 
        and other materials shall be returned to the Executive 
        branch agency from which they were obtained at the 
        earliest practicable time.

        (C) Access by Committee Staff.--Access to classified 
        information supplied to the Committee shall be limited 
        to Committee staff members with appropriate security 
        clearances and a need-to-know, as determined by the 
        Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, and under their 
        direction of the Majority and Minority Staff Directors.

        (D) Maintaining Confidentiality.--No Committee Member 
        or Committee staff shall disclose, in whole or in part 
        or by way of summary, to any person who is not a 
        Committee Member or authorized Committee staff for any 
        purpose or in connection with any proceeding, judicial 
        or otherwise, any testimony given before the Committee 
        in executive session. Classified information and 
        controlled unclassified information (CUI) shall be 
        handled in accordance with all applicable laws, 
        executive orders, and other governing authorities and 
        consistently with the provisions of these rules and 
        Committee procedures.

        (E) Oath.--Before a Committee Member or Committee staff 
        may have access to classified information, the 
        following oath (or affirmation) shall be executed:

                I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will not 
                disclose any classified information received in 
                the course of my service on the Committee on 
                Homeland Security, except as authorized by the 
                Committee or the House of Representatives or in 
                accordance with the Rules of such Committee or 
                the Rules of the House.

Copies of the executed oath (or affirmation) shall be retained 
by the Chief Clerk as part of the records of the Committee.

        (F) Disciplinary Action.--The Chairman shall 
        immediately consider disciplinary action in the event 
        any Committee Member or Committee staff member fails to 
        conform to the provisions of these rules governing the 
        disclosure of classified or unclassified information. 
        Such disciplinary action may include, but shall not be 
        limited to, immediate dismissal from the Committee 
        staff, criminal referral to the Justice Department, and 
        notification of the Speaker of the House. With respect 
        to Minority staff, the Chairman shall consider such 
        disciplinary action in consultation with the Ranking 
        Minority Member.

RULE XVI.--COMMITTEE RECORDS.

        (A) Committee Records.--Committee Records shall 
        constitute all data, charts and files in possession of 
        the Committee and shall be maintained in accordance 
        with House Rule XI, clause 2(e).

        (B) Legislative Calendar.--The Clerk of the Committee 
        shall maintain a printed calendar for the information 
        of each Committee Member showing any procedural or 
        legislative measures considered or scheduled to be 
        considered by the Committee, and the status of such 
        measures and such other matters as the Committee 
        determines shall be included. The calendar shall be 
        revised from time to time to show pertinent changes. A 
        copy of such revisions shall be made available to each 
        Member of the Committee upon request.

        (C) Members Right To Access.--Members of the Committee 
        and of the House shall have access to all official 
        Committee Records. Access to Committee files shall be 
        limited to examination within the Committee offices at 
        reasonable times. Access to Committee Records that 
        contain classified information shall be provided in a 
        manner consistent with these rules.

        (D) Removal of Committee Records.--Files and records of 
        the Committee are not to be removed from the Committee 
        offices. No Committee files or records that are not 
        made publicly available shall be photocopied by any 
        Member.

        (E) Executive Session Records.--Evidence or testimony 
        received by the Committee in executive session shall 
        not be released or made available to the public unless 
        agreed to by the Committee. Members may examine the 
        Committee's executive session records, but may not make 
        copies of, or take personal notes from, such records.

        (F) Public Inspection.--The Committee shall keep a 
        complete record of all Committee action including 
        recorded votes. Information so available for public 
        inspection shall include a description of each 
        amendment, motion, order or other proposition and the 
        name of each Member voting for and each Member voting 
        against each such amendment, motion, order, or 
        proposition, as well as the names of those Members 
        present but not voting. Such record shall be made 
        available to the public at reasonable times within the 
        Committee offices.

        (G) Recorded Votes on the Official Committee Website.--
        The Chairman shall create a record of the votes on any 
        question of agreeing to a bill, resolution, or 
        amendment or ordering reported any bill or resolution 
        on which a recorded vote is demanded in open session in 
        the Full Committee. Such record shall be made available 
        on the Committee's official website not later than 
        three legislative days after adjournment of the markup 
        at which such vote was taken, excluding days when the 
        House is in session pro forma. Such record shall 
        identify the offeror of the bill, resolution, or 
        amendment, in addition to a description of the bill, 
        resolution, or amendment, the name of each Member 
        voting for and each Member voting against such bill, 
        resolution, or amendment, and the names of the Members 
        voting present.

        (H) Separate and Distinct.--All Committee records and 
        files must be kept separate and distinct from the 
        office records of the Members serving as Chairman and 
        Ranking Minority Member. Records and files of Members' 
        personal offices shall not be considered records or 
        files of the Committee.

        (I) Disposition of Committee Records.--At the 
        conclusion of each Congress, non-current records of the 
        Committee shall be delivered to the Archivist of the 
        United States in accordance with Rule VII of the Rules 
        of the House.

        (J) Archived Records.--The records of the Committee at 
        the National Archives and Records Administration shall 
        be made available for public use in accordance with 
        Rule VII of the Rules of the House. The Chairman shall 
        notify the Ranking Minority Member of any decision, 
        pursuant to clause 3(b)(3) or clause 4(b) of the Rule, 
        to withhold a record otherwise available, and the 
        matter shall be presented to the Committee for a 
        determination on the written request of any member of 
        the Committee. The Chairman shall consult with the 
        Ranking Minority Member on any communication from the 
        Archivist of the United States or the Clerk of the 
        House concerning the disposition of noncurrent records 
        pursuant to clause 3(b) of the Rule.

RULE XVII.--CHANGES TO COMMITTEE RULES.

    These rules may be modified, amended, or repealed by the 
Full Committee provided that a notice in writing of the 
proposed change has been given to each Member at least 48 hours 
prior to the meeting at which action thereon is to be taken.
                              APPENDIX II

                           Membership Changes

                              January 2009

    On January 4, 2009, Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi 
was appointed as Chairman of the Committee on Homeland 
Security, and Mr. Peter T. King of New York was appointed as 
Ranking Member pursuant to H. Res. 8 and H. Res. 12, 
respectively. On January 9, 2009, pursuant to H. Res. 38, 
additional Minority Members were appointed to the Committee. On 
January 28, 2009, pursuant to H. Res. 96, additional Majority 
Members were appointed to the Committee.
                              ----------                              


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Peter T. King, New York
Jane Harman, California             Lamar Smith, Texas
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Mike Rogers, Alabama
Zoe Lofgren, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Yvette D. Clarke, New York          Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Laura Richardson, California        Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Steve Austria, Ohio           
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      
Emmanuel Cleaver, Missouri          
Al Green, Texas                     
James A. Himes, Connecticut         
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                
Eric J.J. Massa, New York           
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
Vacancy                             
                                    
                                 

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER, MARITIME, AND GLOBAL COUNTERTERRORISM

                Loretta Sanchez, California, Chairwoman

Jane Harman, California             Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Zoe Lofgren, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Mike Rogers, Alabama
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Peter T. King, New York       
Al Green, Texas                                       (Ex Officio)
Eric J.J. Massa, New York           
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARING, AND TERRORISM RISK 
                               ASSESSMENT

                     Jane Harman, California, Chair

Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Yevette D. Clarke, New York         Charels W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Al Green, Texas                     Mark E. Souder, Indiana
James A. Himes, Connecticut         Peter T. King, New York
Vacancy                                               (Ex Officio)
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, Chairwoman

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Steve Austria, Ohio
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Peter T. King, New York
James A. Himes, Connecticut                           (Ex Officio)
Eric J.J. Massa, New York           
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE

                     Henry Cuellar, Texas, Chairman

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Mike Rogers, Alabama
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Laura Richardson, California        Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Peter T. King, New York
Dina Titus, Nevada                                    (Ex Officio)
Vacancy                             
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND OVERSIGHT

      Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania, Chairman
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Bill Pascrell, Jr, New Jersey       Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Al Green, Texas                     Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King, New York       
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

   SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS, CYBERSECURITY, AND SCIENCE AND 
                               TECHNOLOGY

                 Yvette D. Clarke, New York, Chairwoman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Daniel E. Lungren, California
Laura Richardson, California        Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Steve Austria, Ohio
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King,New York
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    

                           November 19, 2009

    On November 19, 2009, Mr. William L. Owens was appointed as 
a Member of the Majority to sit after Mr. Ben Ray Lujan 
pursuant to H. Res. 236.
    The Committee on Homeland Security Membership and 
Subcommittee Membership was as follows:


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Peter T. King, New York
Jane Harman, California             Lamar Smith, Texas
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Mike Rogers, Alabama
Zoe Lofgren, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Yvette D. Clarke, New York          Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Laura Richardson, California        Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Steve Austria, Ohio           
William L. Owens, New York          
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      
Emmanuel Cleaver, Missouri          
Al Green, Texas                     
James A. Himes, Connecticut         
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                
Eric J.J. Massa, New York           
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
                                    
                                    
                                 ______
                                 



     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER, MARITIME, AND GLOBAL COUNTERTERRORISM

                Loretta Sanchez, California, Chairwoman

Jane Harman, California             Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Zoe Lofgren, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Mike Rogers, Alabama
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Peter T. King, New York
Al Green, Texas                                       (Ex Officio)
Eric J.J. Massa, New York           
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARING, AND TERRORISM RISK 
                               ASSESSMENT

                     Jane Harman, California, Chair

Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Yevette D. Clarke, New York         Charels W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Laura Richardson, California        Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Al Green, Texas                     Peter T. King, New York
James A. Himes, Connecticut                           (Ex Officio)
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, Chairwoman

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Steve Austria, Ohio
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Peter T. King, New York
James A. Himes, Connecticut                           (Ex Officio)
Eric J.J. Massa, New York           
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE

                     Henry Cuellar, Texas, Chairman

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Mike Rogers, Alabama
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Laura Richardson, California        Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
William L. Owens, New York          Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Peter T. King, New York
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri                             (Ex Officio)
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND OVERSIGHT

      Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania, Chairman
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Bill Pascrell, Jr, New Jersey       Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Al Green, Texas                     Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King, New York       
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

   SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS, CYBERSECURITY, AND SCIENCE AND 
                               TECHNOLOGY

                 Yvette D. Clarke, New York, Chairwoman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Daniel E. Lungren, California
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Paul C. Broun, Georgia
William L. Owens, New York          Steve Austria, Ohio
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King,New York
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                            January 27, 2010

    On January 22, 2010, Ms. Loretta Sanchez resigned as 
Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism. On January 27, 2010, Mr. Henry Cuellar was 
appointed as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
and Global Counterterrorism; and Ms. Laura Richardson was 
appointed as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response.
    The Committee on Homeland Security Membership and 
Subcommittee Membership was as follows:


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Peter T. King, New York
Jane Harman, California             Lamar Smith, Texas
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Mike Rogers, Alabama
Zoe Lofgren, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Yvette D. Clarke, New York          Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Laura Richardson, California        Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Steve Austria, Ohio          
William L. Owens, New York          
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      
Emmanuel Cleaver, Missouri          
Al Green, Texas                     
James A. Himes, Connecticut         
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                
Eric J.J. Massa, New York           
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARING, AND TERRORISM RISK 
                               ASSESSMENT

                     Jane Harman, California, Chair

Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Yevette D. Clarke, New York         Charels W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Laura Richardson, California        Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Al Green, Texas                     Peter T. King, New York
James A. Himes, Connecticut                           (Ex Officio)
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, Chairwoman

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Steve Austria, Ohio
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Peter T. King, New York
James A. Himes, Connecticut                           (Ex Officio)
Eric J.J. Massa, New York           
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER, MARITIME, AND GLOBAL COUNTERTERRORISM

                     Henry Cuellar, Texas, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Jane Harman, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Zoe Lofgren, California             Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Mike Rogers, Alabama
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Peter T. King, New York
Al Green, Texas                                       (Ex Officio)
Eric J.J. Massa, New York           
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND OVERSIGHT

      Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania, Chairman
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Bill Pascrell, Jr, New Jersey       Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Al Green, Texas                     Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King, New York       
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

   SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS, CYBERSECURITY, AND SCIENCE AND 
                               TECHNOLOGY

                 Yvette D. Clarke, New York, Chairwoman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Daniel E. Lungren, California
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Paul C. Broun, Georgia
William L. Owens, New York          Steve Austria, Ohio
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King,New York
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE

                 Laura Richardson, California, Chairman

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Mike Rogers, Alabama
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
William L. Owens, New York          Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Peter T. King, New York
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri                             (Ex Officio)
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    

                             March 8, 2010

    On March 8, 2010, Mr. Eric J.J. Massa resigned as a Member 
of the House of Representatives.
    The Committee on Homeland Security Membership and 
Subcommittee Membership was as follows:


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Peter T. King, New York
Jane Harman, California             Lamar Smith, Texas
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Mike Rogers, Alabama
Zoe Lofgren, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Yvette D. Clarke, New York          Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Laura Richardson, California        Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Steve Austria, Ohio          
William L. Owens, New York          
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      
Emmanuel Cleaver, Missouri          
Al Green, Texas                     
James A. Himes, Connecticut         
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
Vacancy                             
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARING, AND TERRORISM RISK 
                               ASSESSMENT

                     Jane Harman, California, Chair

Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Yevette D. Clarke, New York         Charels W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Laura Richardson, California        Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Al Green, Texas                     Peter T. King, New York
James A. Himes, Connecticut                           (Ex Officio)
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, Chairwoman

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Steve Austria, Ohio
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Peter T. King, New York
James A. Himes, Connecticut                           (Ex Officio)
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
Vacancy                             
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER, MARITIME, AND GLOBAL COUNTERTERRORISM

                     Henry Cuellar, Texas, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Jane Harman, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Zoe Lofgren, California             Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Mike Rogers, Alabama
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Peter T. King, New York
Al Green, Texas                                       (Ex Officio)
Vacancy                             
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND OVERSIGHT

      Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania, Chairman
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Bill Pascrell, Jr, New Jersey       Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Al Green, Texas                     Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King, New York       
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

   SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS, CYBERSECURITY, AND SCIENCE AND 
                               TECHNOLOGY

                 Yvette D. Clarke, New York, Chairwoman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Daniel E. Lungren, California
Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico           Paul C. Broun, Georgia
William L. Owens, New York          Steve Austria, Ohio
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King,New York
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE

                 Laura Richardson, California, Chairman

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Mike Rogers, Alabama
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
William L. Owens, New York          Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Peter T. King, New York
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri                             (Ex Officio)
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    

                              May 6, 2010

    On May 5, 2010, Mr. Ben Ray Lujan, New Mexico resigned as a 
Member of the Committee on Homeland Security. On May 6, 2010, 
Mr. William L. Owens of New York was appointed to the Committee 
pursuant to H. Res. 1334 to rank after Ms. Dina Titus of 
Nevada.
    The Committee on Homeland Security Membership and 
Subcommittee Membership was as follows:


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Peter T. King, New York
Jane Harman, California             Lamar Smith, Texas
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Mike Rogers, Alabama
Zoe Lofgren, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Yvette D. Clarke, New York          Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Laura Richardson, California        Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Steve Austria, Ohio          
Emmanuel Cleaver, Missouri          
Al Green, Texas                     
James A. Himes, Connecticut         
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
William L. Owens, New York          
Vacancy                             
Vacancy                             
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARING, AND TERRORISM RISK 
                               ASSESSMENT

                     Jane Harman, California, Chair

Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Yevette D. Clarke, New York         Charels W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Laura Richardson, California        Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Al Green, Texas                     Peter T. King, New York
James A. Himes, Connecticut                           (Ex Officio)
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, Chairwoman

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Steve Austria, Ohio
James A. Himes, Connecticut         Peter T. King, New York
Dina Titus, Nevada                                    (Ex Officio)
Vacancy                             
Vacancy                             
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER, MARITIME, AND GLOBAL COUNTERTERRORISM

                     Henry Cuellar, Texas, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Mark E. Souder, Indiana
Jane Harman, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Zoe Lofgren, California             Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Mike Rogers, Alabama
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Peter T. King, New York
Al Green, Texas                                       (Ex Officio)
Vacancy                             
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND OVERSIGHT

      Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania, Chairman
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Bill Pascrell, Jr, New Jersey       Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Al Green, Texas                     Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King, New York       
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

   SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS, CYBERSECURITY, AND SCIENCE AND 
                               TECHNOLOGY

                 Yvette D. Clarke, New York, Chairwoman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Paul C. Broun, Georgia
William L. Owens, New York          Steve Austria, Ohio
Vacancy                             Peter T. King,New York
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE

                 Laura Richardson, California, Chairman

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Mike Rogers, Alabama
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Peter T. King, New York
Dina Titus, Nevada                                    (Ex Officio)
William L. Owens, New York          
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    

                              May 17, 2010

    On May 17, 2010, Mr. Mark E. Souder resigned as a Member of 
the House of Representatives. Subsequently, on May 27, 2010, 
additional changes were made to the Subcommittees.
    The Committee on Homeland Security Membership and 
Subcommittee Membership was as follows:


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Peter T. King, New York
Jane Harman, California             Lamar Smith, Texas
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Daniel E. Lungren, California
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Mike Rogers, Alabama
Columbia                            Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Zoe Lofgren, California             Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Yvette D. Clarke, New York          Pete Olson, Texas
Laura Richardson, California        Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Steve Austria, Ohio
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Vacancy                       
Emmanuel Cleaver, Missouri          
Al Green, Texas                     
James A. Himes, Connecticut         
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
William L. Owens, New York          
Vacancy                             
Vacancy                             
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARING, AND TERRORISM RISK 
                               ASSESSMENT

                     Jane Harman, California, Chair

Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Yevette D. Clarke, New York         Charels W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Laura Richardson, California        Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Vacancy
Al Green, Texas                     Peter T. King, New York
James A. Himes, Connecticut                           (Ex Officio)
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, Chairwoman

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Steve Austria, Ohio
James A. Himes, Connecticut         Peter T. King, New York
Dina Titus, Nevada                                    (Ex Officio)
Vacancy                             
Vacancy                             
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER, MARITIME, AND GLOBAL COUNTERTERRORISM

                     Henry Cuellar, Texas, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Jane Harman, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Zoe Lofgren, California             Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Mike Rogers, Alabama
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Lamar Smith, Texas
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Peter T. King, New York
Al Green, Texas                                       (Ex Officio)
Vacancy                             
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND OVERSIGHT

      Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania, Chairman
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Bill Pascrell, Jr, New Jersey       Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Al Green, Texas                     Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King, New York       
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

   SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS, CYBERSECURITY, AND SCIENCE AND 
                               TECHNOLOGY

                 Yvette D. Clarke, New York, Chairwoman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Paul C. Broun, Georgia
William L. Owens, New York          Steve Austria, Ohio
Vacancy                             Peter T. King,New York
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE

                 Laura Richardson, California, Chairman

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Mike Rogers, Alabama
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Peter T. King, New York
Dina Titus, Nevada                                    (Ex Officio)
William L. Owens, New York          
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      

                             June 16, 2010

    On June 16, 2010, Mr. Tom Graves was appointed to the 
Committee pursuant to H. Res. 1447.
    The Committee on Homeland Security Membership and 
Subcommittee Membership was as follows:


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Peter T. King, New York
Jane Harman, California             Lamar Smith, Texas
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Daniel E. Lungren, California
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Mike Rogers, Alabama
Columbia                            Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Zoe Lofgren, California             Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Yvette D. Clarke, New York          Pete Olson, Texas
Laura Richardson, California        Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Steve Austria, Ohio
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Tom Graves, Georgia           
Emmanuel Cleaver, Missouri          
Al Green, Texas                     
James A. Himes, Connecticut         
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                
Dina Titus, Nevada                  
William L. Owens, New York          
Vacancy                             
Vacancy                             
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, INFORMATION SHARING, AND TERRORISM RISK 
                               ASSESSMENT

                     Jane Harman, California, Chair

Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Yevette D. Clarke, New York         Charels W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Laura Richardson, California        Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Tom Graves, Georgia
Al Green, Texas                     Peter T. King, New York
James A. Himes, Connecticut                           (Ex Officio)
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

 SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas, Chairwoman

Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Charles W. Dent, Pennsylvania
Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Daniel E. Lungren, California
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Steve Austria, Ohio
James A. Himes, Connecticut         Peter T. King, New York
Dina Titus, Nevada                                    (Ex Officio)
Vacancy                             
Vacancy                             
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER, MARITIME, AND GLOBAL COUNTERTERRORISM

                     Henry Cuellar, Texas, Chairman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Candice S. Miller, Michigan
Jane Harman, California             Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Zoe Lofgren, California             Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas           Mike Rogers, Alabama
Ann Kirkpatrick, Arizona            Lamar Smith, Texas
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Peter T. King, New York
Al Green, Texas                                       (Ex Officio)
Vacancy                             
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON MANAGEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND OVERSIGHT

      Christopher P. Carney, Pennsylvania, Chairman
Peter A. DeFazio, Oregon            Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Bill Pascrell, Jr, New Jersey       Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Al Green, Texas                     Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Peter T. King, New York       
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

   SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS, CYBERSECURITY, AND SCIENCE AND 
                               TECHNOLOGY

                 Yvette D. Clarke, New York, Chairwoman

Loretta Sanchez, California         Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mary Jo Kilroy, Ohio                Paul C. Broun, Georgia
William L. Owens, New York          Steve Austria, Ohio
Vacancy                             Peter T. King,New York
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi                       (Ex Officio)
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE

                 Laura Richardson, California, Chairman

Eleanor Holmes Norton, District of  Mike Rogers, Alabama
Columbia                            Pete Olson, Texas
Henry Cuellar, Texas                Anh ``Joseph'' Cao, Louisiana
Bill Pascrell, Jr., New Jersey      Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri           Peter T. King, New York
Dina Titus, Nevada                                    (Ex Officio)
William L. Owens, New York          
Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi     
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                              APPENDIX III

                     List of Public Laws \10\ \11\
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    \10\H.R. 4748 was presented to the President on December 28, 2010, 
and is expected to be signed into law. As of the date of the filing of 
this report, the measure has not been signed and a Public Law number 
has not been assigned.
    \11\S. 3243 was presented to the President on December 28, 2010, 
and is expected to be signed into law. As of the date of the filing of 
this report, the measure has not been signed and a Public Law number 
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             Public Law                    Date Approved                Bill                     Title
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111-84..............................  October 28, 2009.......  H.R. 2647.............  ``National Defense
                                                                                        Authorization Act for
                                                                                        Fiscal Year 2010''
                                                                                       To authorize
                                                                                        appropriations for
                                                                                        fiscal year 2010 for
                                                                                        military activities of
                                                                                        the Department of
                                                                                        Defense, for military
                                                                                        construction, and for
                                                                                        defense activities of
                                                                                        the Department of
                                                                                        Energy, to prescribe
                                                                                        military personnel
                                                                                        strengths for such
                                                                                        fiscal year, and for
                                                                                        other purposes.
 
111--140............................  February 16, 2010......  H.R. 730..............  ``Nuclear Forensics and
                                                                                        Attribution Act''
                                                                                       To strengthen efforts in
                                                                                        the Department of
                                                                                        Homeland Security to
                                                                                        develop nuclear
                                                                                        forensics capabilities
                                                                                        to permit attribution of
                                                                                        the source of nuclear
                                                                                        material, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
 
111--145............................  March 2, 2010..........  H.R. 1299.............  ``United States Capitol
                                                               (H.R. 2935)...........   Police Administrative
                                                                                        Technical Corrections
                                                                                        Act of 2009''
                                                                                        To make technical
                                                                                        corrections to the laws
                                                                                        affecting certain
                                                                                        administrative
                                                                                        authorities of the
                                                                                        United States Capitol
                                                                                        Police, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
 
111--198............................  July 2, 2010...........  H.R. 5623.............  ``Homebuyer Assistance
                                                                                        and Improvement Act of
                                                                                        2010''
                                                                                       To amend the Internal
                                                                                        Revenue Code of 1986 to
                                                                                        extend the homebuyer tax
                                                                                        credit for the purchase
                                                                                        of a principal residence
                                                                                        before October 1, 2010,
                                                                                        in the case of a written
                                                                                        binding contract entered
                                                                                        into with respect to
                                                                                        such principal residence
                                                                                        before May 1, 2010, and
                                                                                        for other purposes.
 
111--245............................  September 30, 2010.....  H.R. 3978.............  ``First Responder Anti-
                                                                                        Terrorism Training
                                                                                        Resources Act''
                                                                                       To amend the Homeland
                                                                                        Security Act of 2002 to
                                                                                        authorize the Secretary
                                                                                        of Homeland Security to
                                                                                        accept and use gifts for
                                                                                        otherwise authorized
                                                                                        activities of the Center
                                                                                        for Domestic
                                                                                        Preparedness that are
                                                                                        related to preparedness
                                                                                        for a response to
                                                                                        terrorism, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
 
111--252............................  October 5, 2010........  H.R. 1517.............  To allow certain U.S.
                                                                                        Customs and Border
                                                                                        Protection employees who
                                                                                        serve under an overseas
                                                                                        limited appointment for
                                                                                        at least 2 years, and
                                                                                        whose service is rated
                                                                                        fully successful or
                                                                                        higher throughout that
                                                                                        time, to be converted to
                                                                                        a permanent appointment
                                                                                        in the competitive
                                                                                        service.
 
111--258............................  October 7, 2010........  H.R. 553..............  ``Reducing Over-
                                                                                        Classification Act''
                                                                                       To require the Secretary
                                                                                        of Homeland Security to
                                                                                        develop a strategy to
                                                                                        prevent the over-
                                                                                        classification of
                                                                                        homeland security and
                                                                                        other information and to
                                                                                        promote the sharing of
                                                                                        unclassified homeland
                                                                                        security and other
                                                                                        information, and for
                                                                                        other purposes.
 
111--271............................  October, 12 2010.......  H.R. 3980.............  ``Redundancy Elimination
                                                                                        and Enhanced Performance
                                                                                        for Preparedness Grants
                                                                                        Act''
                                                                                       To provide for
                                                                                        identifying and
                                                                                        eliminating redundant
                                                                                        reporting requirements
                                                                                        and developing
                                                                                        meaningful performance
                                                                                        metrics for homeland
                                                                                        security preparedness
                                                                                        grants, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
 
111--281............................  October 15, 2010.......  H.R. 3619.............  ``Coast Guard
                                                                                        Authorization Act of
                                                                                        2010''
                                                                                       To authorize
                                                                                        appropriations for the
                                                                                        Coast Guard for fiscal
                                                                                        year 2011, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
 
111--_..............................  December _, 2010.......  H.R. 4748.............  ``Northern Border
                                                                                        Counternarcotics
                                                                                        Strategy Act of 2010 ''
                                                                                       To amend the Office of
                                                                                        National Drug Control
                                                                                        Policy Reauthorization
                                                                                        Act of 2006 to require a
                                                                                        northern border
                                                                                        counternarcotics
                                                                                        strategy, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
 
111--_..............................  December _, 2010.......  S. 3243...............  ``Anti-Border Corruption
                                                                                        Act of 2010''
                                                                                       To require U.S. Customs
                                                                                        and Border Protection to
                                                                                        administer polygraph
                                                                                        examinations to all
                                                                                        applicants for law
                                                                                        enforcement positions
                                                                                        with U.S. Customs and
                                                                                        Border Protection, to
                                                                                        require U.S. Customs and
                                                                                        Border Protection to
                                                                                        initiate all periodic
                                                                                        background
                                                                                        reinvestigations of
                                                                                        certain law enforcement
                                                                                        personnel, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
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                              APPENDIX IV

            Status of Legislation Referred to the Committee

                              PUBLIC LAWS


    H.R. 2647 <\12\ (H. Res. 572) (H.R. 2990) (H. 
Res. 808) (S. 1390)._To authorize appropriations for fiscal 
year 2010 for military activities of the Department of Defense, 
to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2010, 
and for other purposes. Referred to Armed Services June 2, 
2009. Reported amended June 18, 2009; Rept. 111-166. Union 
Calendar. Supplemental report filed June 23, 2009; Pt. II. 
Considered June 24, 2009. Passed House amended June 25, 2009; 
Roll No. 460: 389-22. Received in Senate and ordered placed on 
the calendar July 6, 2009. Passed Senate with amendment July 
23, 2009. Senate insisted on its amendment and asked for a 
conference July 23, 2009. House disagreed to Senate amendment 
and agreed to a conference Oct. 6, 2009. Members of the 
Committee on Homeland Security were appointed as Conferees. 
Conference report filed in the House Oct. 7, 2009; Rept. 111-
288. House agreed to conference report Oct. 8, 2009; Roll No. 
770: 281-146; Conference report considered in Senate Oct. 20, 
21, 2009. Senate agreed to conference report Oct. 22, 2009; 
Roll No. 327: 68-29. Presented to the President Oct. 26, 2009. 
Approved Oct. 28, 2009. Public Law 111-84.
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Members of the Committee were appointed as Conferees.
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    H.R. 730._To strengthen efforts in the Department of 
Homeland Security to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to 
permit attribution of the source of nuclear material, and for 
other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and in addition 
to Foreign Affairs Jan. 27, 2009. Rules suspended. Passed House 
Mar. 24, 2009; Roll No. 148: 402-16. Received in Senate and 
referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 26, 
2009. Reported with amendment Dec. 17, 2009; no written report. 
Passed Senate with amendment Dec. 23, 2009. House agreed to 
Senate amendment under suspension of the rules Jan. 21, 2010; 
Roll No. 16: 397-10. Presented to the President Feb. 4, 2010. 
Approved Feb. 16, 2010. Public Law 111-140.
    H.R. 1299 \13\ (H. Res. 896, H.R. 2935)._To make technical 
corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative 
authorities of the United States Capitol Police, and for other 
purposes. Referred to House Administration Mar. 4, 2009. 
Reported Mar. 30, 2009; Rept. 111-66. Union Calendar. Rules 
suspended. Passed House Mar. 31, 2009; Roll No. 174: 416-1. 
Received in Senate and referred to Rules and Administration 
Apr. 1, 2009. Committee discharged. Passed Senate with 
amendment Oct. 29, 2009. House agreed to Senate amendment with 
an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 896 Nov. 6, 2009. Senate 
agreed to House amendment to Senate amendment Feb. 25, 2010. 
Roll No. 28: 78-18. Presented to the President Mar. 2, 2010. 
Approved Mar. 4, 2010. Public Law 111-145. (Note: H.R. 1299, as 
passed by the House, included the text of H.R. 2935, pursuant 
to H.Res. 896.)
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which was referred to the Committee
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    H.R. 5623._To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
extend the homebuyer tax credit for the purchase of a principal 
residence before October 1, 2010, in the case of a written 
binding contract entered into with respect to such principal 
residence before May 1, 2010, and for other purposes. Referred 
to Ways and Means and in addition to the Budget, Homeland 
Security, and Energy and Commerce June 29, 2010. Rules 
suspended. Passed House amended June 29, 2010; Roll No. 401: 
409-5. Received in Senate June 29, 2010. Ordered placed on the 
calendar June 30, 2010. Passed Senate June 30, 2010. Presented 
to the President July 1, 2010. Approved July 2, 2010. Public 
Law 111-198.
    H.R. 3978._To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 
9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of 
Homeland Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise 
authorized activities of the Center for Domestic Preparedness 
that are related to preparedness for and response to terrorism, 
and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security. Ordered 
reported to the House Nov. 17, 2009. Reported Dec. 15, 2009; 
Rept. 111-376. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House 
Dec. 15, 2009; Roll No. 973: 413-1. Referred to Senate Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs Dec. 16 2009. Passed Senate 
with amendment Aug., 5, 2010. House agreed to Senate amendments 
under suspension of the rules Sept. 15, 2010. Presented to the 
President Sept. 22, 2010. Approved Sept. 30, 2010. Public Law 
111-245.
    H.R. 1517._To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited 
appointment for at least 2 years, and whose service is rated 
fully successful or higher throughout that time, to be 
converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive 
service. Referred to Homeland Security; Oversight and 
Government Reform. Ordered reported to the House Nov. 17, 2009. 
Reported amended from Homeland Security Dec. 14, 2009; Rept. 
111-373, Pt. I. Oversight and Government Reform discharged. 
Dec. 14, 2009. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House 
amended Dec. 15, 2009; Roll No. 972: 414-1. Referred to Senate 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Dec. 16 2009. 
Reported from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
Aug. 5, 2010l Rept. 111-248. Passed Senate with amendment Aug. 
5, 2010. House agreed to Senate amendment under suspension of 
the rules Sept. 23, 2010. Presented to the President Sept. 28, 
2010. Approved Oct. 5, 2010. Public Law 111-252.
    H.R. 553._To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
develop a strategy to prevent the over-classification of 
homeland security and other information and to promote the 
sharing of unclassified homeland security and other 
information, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland 
Security Jan. 15, 2009. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 3, 
2009. Received in Senate and referred to Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs Feb. 4, 2009. Ordered reported to the 
Senate, amended, Nov. 4, 2009. Reported with amendment May 27 
(Legislative day of May 26), 2010; Rept. 111-200. Passed Senate 
with amendment Sept. 27, 2010. House agreed to Senate amendment 
under suspension of the rules Sept. 28, 2010. Presented to 
President Sep. 30, 2010. Approved Oct. 7, 2010. Public Law 111-
258.
    H.R. 3980._To provide for identifying and eliminating 
redundant reporting requirements and developing meaningful 
performance metrics for homeland security preparedness grants, 
and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security Nov. 2, 
2009. Reported Dec. 1, 2009; Rept. 111-346. Union Calendar. 
Rules suspended. Passed House amended Dec. 2, 2009; Roll No. 
922: 414-0. Received in Senate and referred to Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs Dec. 3, 2009. Reported with 
amendment Sept. 16, 2010; Rept. 111-291. Passed Senate with 
amendment Sept. 22, 2010. House agreed to Senate amendment 
under suspension of the rules Sept. 28, 2010. Presented to 
President Sept. 30, 2010. Approved Oct. 12, 2010. Public Law 
111-271.
    H.R. 3619 (H. Res. 853) (S. 1194)._To authorize 
appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010, and 
for other purposes. Referred to Transportation and 
Infrastructure Sept. 22, 2009. Reported amended Oct. 16, 2009; 
Rept. 111-303, Pt. I. Referred to Homeland Security Oct. 16, 
2009 for a period ending not later than Oct. 16, 2009. Homeland 
Security discharged Oct. 16, 2009. Union Calendar. Considered 
Oct. 22, 2009. Passed House amended Oct. 23, 2009; Roll No. 
813: 385-11. Received in Senate Oct. 26, 2009. Ordered placed 
on the calendar Nov. 2, 2009. Passed Senate with amendment May 
7, 2010. House agreed to Senate amendment with amendments 
pursuant to H. Res. 1665 Sept. 28, 2010. Senate concurred in 
House amendment with amendments by Unanimous Consent Sept. 30, 
2010. House agreed to Senate amendments to the House amendment 
to the Senate amendment without objection Sept. 30, 2010. 
Presented to President Oct. 4, 2010. Approved Oct. 5, 2010. 
Public Law 111-281.
    H.R. 4748._To amend the Office of National Drug Control 
Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 to require a northern border 
counternarcotics strategy, and for other purposes. Referred to 
the Judiciary and in addition to Homeland Security Mar. 3, 
2010. Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 27, 2010; Roll 
No. 475: 413-0. Received in Senate and referred to the 
Judiciary July 28, 2010. Senate discharged Judiciary Dec. 20, 
2010. Passed Senate with amendment Dec. 20, 2010. House 
concurred in Senate amendment under suspension of the rules 
Dec. 21, 2010. Presented to President Dec. 28, 2010. Approved 
Dec. _, 2010. Public Law 111-_.\14\
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    S. 3243._To require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to 
administer polygraph examinations to all applicants for law 
enforcement positions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
to require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to complete all 
periodic background reinvestigations of certain law enforcement 
personnel, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs Apr. 21, 2010. Reported 
amended Sept. 27, 2010; Rept. 111-338. Passed Senate amended 
Sept. 28, 2010. Received in House and referred to Homeland 
Security Sept. 28, 2010. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 21, 
2010. Presented to President Dec. 28, 2010. Approved Dec. _, 
2010. Public Law 111-_.\15\
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                         LEGISLATION IN SENATE


    H.R. 549._To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
establish the Office for Bombing Prevention, to address 
terrorist explosive threats, and for other purposes. Referred 
to Homeland Security Jan. 15, 2009. Rules suspended. Passed 
House amended Feb. 3, 2009. Received in Senate and referred to 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Feb. 4, 2009.

    H.R. 559._To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
establish an appeal and redress process for individuals wrongly 
delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight, or denied a 
right, benefit, or privilege, and for other purposes. Referred 
to Homeland Security Jan. 15, 2009. Rules suspended. Passed 
House Feb. 3, 2009; Roll No. 49: 413-3. Received in Senate and 
referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Feb. 4, 2009.
    H.R. 1029._To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and 
title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien 
smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes. 
Referred to the Judiciary and in addition to Homeland Security 
Feb. 12, 2009. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Mar. 31, 
2009. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Apr. 1, 
2009.
    H.R. 1148._To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
conduct a program in the maritime environment for the mobile 
biometric identification of suspected individuals, including 
terrorists, to enhance border security. Referred to Homeland 
Security Feb. 24, 2009. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 24, 
2009. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and 
Transportation Mar. 26, 2009.
    H.R. 1178._To direct the Comptroller General of the United 
States to conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol 
personnel and resources to support homeland security missions, 
and for other purposes. Referred to Transportation and 
Infrastructure and in addition to Homeland Security Feb. 25, 
2009. Reported amended from Transportation and Infrastructure 
May 4, 2009; Rept. 111-93, Pt. I. Referral to Homeland Security 
extended May 4, 2009 for a period ending not later than June 3, 
2009. Rules suspended. Passed House amended May 12, 2009. 
Received in Senate and referred to Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs May 13, 2009.
    H.R. 1617._To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
provide for a privacy official within each component of the 
Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. 
Referred to Homeland Security Mar. 19, 2009. Rules suspended. 
Passed House Mar. 24, 2009; Roll No. 147: 412-3. Received in 
Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs Mar. 26, 2009.
    H.R. 2200. (H. Res. 474)._To authorize the Transportation 
Security Administration's programs relating to the provision of 
transportation security, and for other purposes. Referred to 
Homeland Security Apr. 30, 2009. Reported amended May 19, 2009; 
Rept. 111-123. Union Calendar. Passed House amended June 4, 
2009; Roll No. 307: 397-25. Received in Senate and referred to 
Commerce, Science and Transportation June 8, 2009.
    H.R. 2611._To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
authorize the Securing the Cities Initiative of the Department 
of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Referred to 
Homeland Security May 21, 2009. Reported amended Jan. 12, 2010; 
Rept. 111-389. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House 
amended Jan. 20, 2010. Received in Senate and referred to 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Jan. 21, 2010.
    H.R. 2868 (H. Res. 885)._To amend the Homeland Security Act 
of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the 
Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect 
against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities, and for 
other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and in addition 
to Energy and Commerce June 15, 2009. Reported amended from 
Homeland Security July 13, 2009; Rept. 111-205, Pt. I. Referral 
to Energy and Commerce extended July 13, 2009 for a period 
ending not later than July 31, 2009. Referred to the Judiciary 
July 13, 2009 for a period ending not later than July 31, 2009. 
Referral to Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary extended July 
31, 2009 for a period ending not later than Sept. 30, 2009. 
Referral to Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary extended 
Sept. 30, 2009 for a period ending not later than Oct. 23, 
2009. Reported amended from Energy and Commerce Oct. 23, 2009; 
Pt. II. The Judiciary discharged. Oct. 23, 2009. Union 
Calendar. Considered Nov. 5, 2009. Passed House amended Nov. 6, 
2009; Roll No. 875: 230-193. Received in Senate and referred to 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Nov. 9, 2009.
    H.R. 3791 (H. Res. 909)._To amend sections 33 and 34 of the 
Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, and for other 
purposes. Referred to Science and Technology Oct. 13, 2009. 
Reported amended Nov. 7, 2009; Rept. 111-333, Pt. I. Referred 
to Homeland Security Nov. 7, 2009 for a period ending not later 
than Nov. 7, 2009. Homeland Security discharged Nov. 7, 2009. 
Union Calendar. Passed House amended Nov. 17, 2009; Roll No. 
901: 395-31. Received in Senate and referred to Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs Nov. 19, 2009.
    H.R. 3963._To provide specialized training to Federal air 
marshals. Referred to Homeland Security Oct. 29, 2009. Reported 
Dec. 1, 2009; Rept. 111-345. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. 
Passed House Dec. 2, 2009. Received in Senate and referred to 
Commerce, Science and Transportation Dec. 3, 2009.
    H.R. 4842._To authorize appropriations for the Directorate 
of Science and Technology of the Department of Homeland 
Security for fiscal years 2011 and 2012, and for other 
purposes. Referred to House Homeland Security. Ordered reported 
to the House Apr. 15, 2010. Reported amended May 18, 2010; 
Rept. 111-486, Pt. I. Referred to Science and Technology May 
18, 2010 for a period ending not later than June 18, 2010. 
Referral extended June 18, 2010 for a period ending not later 
than June 25, 2010. Science and Technology discharged June 25, 
2010. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House amended 
July 20, 2010. Received in Senate and referred to Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs July 21, 2010.


                      LEGISLATION PASSED THE HOUSE


    H. Res. 14._Recognizing the importance of the Border Patrol 
in combating human smuggling and commending the Department of 
Justice for increasing the rate of human smuggler prosecutions. 
Referred to the Judiciary and in addition to Homeland Security 
Jan. 6, 2009. Considered under suspension of rules May 6, 2009. 
Rules suspended. Passed House amended May 7, 2009.
    H. Res. 28._Expressing the sense of the House of 
Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration 
should, in accordance with the congressional mandate provided 
for in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission 
Act of 2007, enhance security against terrorist attack and 
other security threats to our Nation's rail and mass transit 
lines. Referred to Homeland Security Jan. 7, 2009. Reported 
amended Dec. 1, 2009; Rept. 111-347. House Calendar. Considered 
under suspension of rules Dec. 2, 2009. Rules suspended. Passed 
House amended Dec. 3, 2009; Roll No. 926: 417-3.
    H. Res. 195._Recognizing and honoring the employees of the 
Department of Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for 
their continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe. Referred to 
Homeland Security Feb. 26, 2009. Rules suspended. Passed House 
Mar. 4, 2009; Roll No. 95: 418-0.
    H. Res. 201._Recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the 
Nation and particularly to the survivors and families of the 
September 11, 2001, attacks. Referred to Homeland Security Mar. 
2, 2009. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 4, 2009; Roll No. 
94: 419-0.
    H. Res. 498._Honoring and congratulating the U.S. Border 
Patrol on its 85th anniversary. Referred to Homeland Security 
June 2, 2009. Rules suspended. Passed House June 9, 2009.
    H. Res. 681._Expressing condolences to the family and loved 
ones of Agent Robert Rosas and standing in solidarity with the 
brave men and women of the United States Border Patrol as they 
remember the service and sacrifice of Agent Rosas and continue 
their mission to preserve and defend our borders. Referred to 
Homeland Security July 27, 2009. Committee discharged. Passed 
House July 29, 2009.
    H. Res. 722._Expressing the sense of the House of 
Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched 
against the United States on September 11, 2001. Referred to 
Oversight and Government Reform and in addition to Foreign 
Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, the 
Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Intelligence Sept. 8, 2009. 
Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 9, 2009; Roll No. 693: 416-
0.
    H. Res. 731._Expressing the sense of the House of 
Representatives that the employees of the Department of 
Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, 
and the millions of emergency response providers and law 
enforcement agents nationwide should be commended for their 
dedicated service on the Nation's front lines in the war 
against acts of terrorism. Referred to Homeland Security Sept. 
10, 2009. Considered under suspension of rules Sept. 30, 2009. 
Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 1, 2009.
    H. Res. 1320._Expressing support for the vigilance and 
prompt response of the citizens of New York City, the New York 
Police Department, the New York Police Department Bomb Squad, 
the Fire Department of New York, other first responders, the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Customs and 
Border Protection, the United States Attorney's Office for the 
Southern District of New York, the Department of Homeland 
Security, the Department of Justice, the New York Joint 
Terrorism Task Force, the Bridgeport Police Department, 
Detective Bureau, Patrol Division, and other law enforcement 
agencies in Connecticut to the attempted terrorist attack in 
Times Square on May 1, 2010, their exceptional professionalism 
and investigative work following the attempted attack, and 
their consistent commitment to preparedness for and collective 
response to terrorism. Referred to Homeland Security May 4, 
2010. Rules suspended. Passed House amended May 5, 2010; Roll 
No. 246: 418-0.


                    LEGISLATION PENDING IN THE HOUSE


    H.R. 3376._To amend title 46, United States Code, to ensure 
the traditional right of self-defense of United States mariners 
against acts of piracy, and for other purposes. Referred to 
Transportation and Infrastructure July 29, 2009. Reported from 
Transportation and Infrastructure Dec. 19, 2009; Rept. 111-386, 
Pt. I. Referred to the Judiciary and Homeland Security Dec. 19, 
2009 for a period ending not later than Mar. 25, 2010. Referral 
to the Judiciary and Homeland Security extended Mar. 25, 2010 
for a period ending not later than May 28, 2010. Referral to 
the Judiciary and Homeland Security extended May 28, 2010 for a 
period ending not later than Aug. 6, 2010. Referral to the 
Judiciary and Homeland Security extended Aug. 6, 2010 for a 
period ending not later than Sept. 30, 2010. Referral to the 
Judiciary and Homeland Security extended Sep. 30, 2010 for a 
period an extension for further consideration ending not later 
than Dec. 3, 2010. Referral to the Judiciary and Homeland 
Security extended Dec. 3, 2010 for a period an extension for 
further consideration ending not later than Dec. 17, 2010. 
Referral to the Judiciary and Homeland Security extended Dec. 
17, 2010 for a period an extension for further consideration 
ending not later than Dec. 21, 2010. Referral to the Judiciary 
and Homeland Security extended Dec. 21, 2010 for a period an 
extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 
22, 2010. Judiciary and Homeland discharged Dec. 22, 2010.
    H.R. 1174._To establish the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency as a cabinet-level independent agency in the executive 
branch, and for other purposes. Referred to Transportation and 
Infrastructure and in addition to Homeland Security Feb. 25, 
2009. Reported amended from Transportation and Infrastructure 
Apr. 13, 2010; Rept. 111-459, Pt. I. Referral to Homeland 
Security extended Apr. 13, 2010 for a period ending not later 
than Sept. 30, 2010. Referral to Homeland Security extended 
Apr. 13, 2010 for a period ending not later than Sept. 30, 
2010. Referral to Homeland Security extended Sept. 30, 2010 for 
a period ending not later than Dec. 3, 2010. Referral to 
Homeland Security extended Dec. 3, 2010 for a period ending not 
later than Dec. 17, 2010. Referral to Homeland Security 
extended Dec. 17, 2010 for a period ending not later than Dec. 
21, 2010. Referral to Homeland Security extended Dec. 21, 2010 
for a period ending not later than Dec. 22, 2010. Homeland 
Security discharged Dec. 22, 2010.


                   LEGISLATION REPORTED TO THE HOUSE


    H.R. 1881._To enhance the transportation security functions 
of the Department of Homeland Security by providing for an 
enhanced personnel system for employees of the Transportation 
Security Administration, and for other purposes. Referred to 
Homeland Security and in addition to Oversight and Government 
Reform Apr. 2, 2009. Reported from Homeland Security Sept. 29, 
2009; Rept. 111-273, Pt. I. Reported from Oversight and 
Government Reform Sept. 29, 2009; Pt. II.
    H.R. 3239._To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, 
in consultation with the Secretary of State, to submit a report 
on the effects of the Merida Initiative on the border security 
of the United States, and for other purposes. Referred to 
Homeland Security and in addition to Foreign Affairs July 16, 
2009. Reported amended from Homeland Security Mar. 9, 2010; 
Rept. 111-429, Pt. I. Foreign Affairs discharged Mar. 9, 2010.
    H.R. 3837._To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
provide for clarification on the use of funds relating to 
certain homeland security grants, and for other purposes. 
Referred to House Homeland Security. Ordered reported to the 
House Nov. 17, 2009. Reported amended July 22, 2010; Rept. 111-
558.
    H.R. 5105 (S. 3263)._To establish a Chief Veterinary 
Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other 
purposes. Referred to House Homeland Security, Agriculture Apr. 
21, 2010. Ordered to be reported Jun. 23, 2010. Reported, 
amended, November 30, 2010; Rept. 111-668, Pt. I. Referral to 
Agriculture extended Nov. 30, 2010 for a period ending not 
later than Dec. 10, 2010. Referral to Agriculture extended Dec. 
10, 2010 for a period ending not later than Dec. 17, 2010. 
Referral to Agriculture extended Dec. 17, 2010 for a period 
ending not later than Dec. 21, 2010. Referral to Agriculture 
extended Dec. 21, 2010 for a period ending not later than Dec. 
22, 2010. Agriculture discharged Dec. 22, 2010.
    H.R. 5498._To enhance homeland security by improving 
efforts to prevent, deter, prepare for, detect, attribute, 
respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass 
destruction, and for other purposes. Referred to House Homeland 
Security, Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Transportation and 
Infrastructure, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent 
Select) Jun. 10, 2010. Ordered to be reported Jun. 23, 2010. 
Reported amended from Homeland Security Nov. 18, 2010; Rept. 
111-659, Pt. I. Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, 
Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence discharged Nov. 18, 2010. 
Referral to Energy and Commerce extended Nov. 18, 2010 for a 
period ending not later than Dec. 3, 2010. Referral to Energy 
and Commerce extended Dec. 3, 2010 for a period ending not 
later than Dec. 17, 2010. Referral to Energy and Commerce 
extended Dec. 17, 2010 for a period ending not later than Dec. 
21, 2010. Referral to Energy and Commerce extended Dec. 21, 
2010 for a period ending not later than Dec. 22, 2010. Energy 
and Commerce discharged Dec. 22, 2010.
    H.R. 5562._To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
prohibit requiring the use of a specified percentage of a grant 
under the Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland 
Security Grant Program for specific purposes, and for other 
purposes. Referred to House Homeland Security, Jun. 21, 2010. 
Ordered to be reported Jun. 23, 2010. Reported Nov. 30, 2010; 
H. Rept. 111-663.
    H. Res. 404._Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security 
to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 
days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies 
of documents relating to the Department of Homeland Security 
Intelligence Assessment titled, ``Rightwing Extremism: Current 
Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in 
Radicalization and Recruitment''. Referred to Homeland Security 
May 6, 2009. Reported amended June 4, 2009; Rept. 111-134.
    H. Res. 922._Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security 
to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in 
the possession of the Department of Homeland Security relating 
to the Department's planning, information sharing, and 
coordination with any state or locality receiving detainees 
held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on or after January 
20, 2009. Referred to Homeland Security Nov. 19, 2009. Reported 
amended Dec. 15, 2009; Rept. 111-377.
    H. Res. 980._Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to transmit to the House of Representatives a copy of 
the Transportation Security Administration's Aviation Security 
Screening Management Standard Operating Procedures manual in 
effect on December 5, 2009, and any subsequent revisions of 
such manual in effect prior to the adoption of this resolution. 
Referred to Homeland Security Dec. 16, 2009. Reported adversely 
Jan. 27, 2010; Rept. 111-403.
    H. Res. 1610 (H. Res. 722)._Expressing the sense of the 
House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks 
launched against the United States on September 11, 2001. 
Referred to Oversight and Government Reform and in addition to 
Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Transportation and 
Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and 
Intelligence Sept. 14, 2010. Considered under suspension of 
rules Sept. 14, 2010. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 15, 
2010; Roll No. 525: 410-0.
    H. Res. 1618._Urging the Federal Government, States, 
localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other 
entities, and the people of the United States to observe 
National Preparedness Month, and for other purposes. Referred 
to Homeland Security Sept. 14, 2010. Rules suspended. Passed 
House Sept. 23, 2010.

                 LEGISLATION PENDING AT FULL COMMITTEE


    H.R. 1726._To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
issue a rule with respect to border security searches of 
electronic devices, and for other purposes. Referred to 
Homeland Security Mar. 26, 2009. Reported to the Full Committee 
from the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism, Jul. 22, 2009.
                               APPENDIX V

                     Committee Legislative Reports

 
 
 
H.Rpt. 111-123   H.R. 2200     Transportation Security Administration
                                Authorization Act.
                               To authorize the Transportation Security
                                Administration's programs relating to
                                the provision of transportation
                                security, and for other purposes.
                               Filed May 19, 2009.
 
H.Rpt. 111-134   H. Res. 404   Directing the Secretary of Homeland
                                Security to transmit to the House of
                                Representatives, not later than 14 days
                                after the date of the adoption of this
                                resolution, copies of documents relating
                                to the Department of Homeland Security
                                Intelligence Assessment titled,
                                ``Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic
                                and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence
                                in Radicalization and Recruitment''.
                               Filed June 4, 2009.
 
H.Rpt. 111-205,  H.R. 2868     Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of
 Pt. I                          2009.
                               To amend the Homeland Security Act of
                                2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the
                                authority of the Secretary of Homeland
                                Security to enhance security and protect
                                against acts of terrorism against
                                chemical facilities, and for other
                                purposes.
                               Filed July 13, 2009.
 
H.Rpt. 111-273,  H.R. 1881     Transportation Security Workforce
 Pt. I                          Enhancement Act of 2009.
                               To enhance the transportation security
                                functions of the Department of Homeland
                                Security by providing for an enhanced
                                personnel system for employees of the
                                Transportation Security Administration,
                                and for other purposes.
                               Filed September 29, 2009.
 
H.Rpt. 111-345   H.R. 3963     Criminal Investigative Training
                                Restoration Act.
                               To provide specialized training to
                                Federal air marshals.
                               Filed December 1, 2009.
 
H.Rpt. 111-346   H.R. 3980     Identifying Redundancies and Developing
                                Performance Metrics Act.
                               To provide for identifying and
                                eliminating redundant reporting
                                requirements and developing meaningful
                                performance metrics for homeland
                                security preparedness grants, and for
                                other purposes.
                               Filed December 1, 2009.
 
H.Rpt. 111-347   H. Res. 28    Expressing the sense of the House of
                                Representatives that the Transportation
                                Security Administration should, in
                                accordance with the congressional
                                mandate provided for in the Implementing
                                Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission
                                Act of 2007, enhance security against
                                terrorist attack and other security
                                threats to our Nation's rail and mass
                                transit lines.
                               Filed December 1, 2009.
 
H.Rpt. 111-373   H.R. 1517     To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border
                                Protection employees who serve under an
                                overseas limited appointment for at
                                least 2 years, and whose service is
                                rated fully successful or higher
                                throughout that time, to be converted to
                                a permanent appointment in the
                                competitive service.
                               December 14, 2009.
H.Rpt. 111-376   H.R. 3798     First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training
                                Resources Act.
                               To amend the Implementing Recommendations
                                of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 to
                                authorize the Secretary of Homeland
                                Security to accept and use gifts for
                                otherwise authorized activities of the
                                Center for Domestic Preparedness that
                                are related to preparedness for and
                                response to terrorism, and for other
                                purposes.
                               December 15, 2009
 
H.Rpt. 111-377   H. Res. 922   Directing the Secretary of Homeland
                                Security to transmit to the House of
                                Representatives all information in the
                                possession of the Department of Homeland
                                Security relating to the Department's
                                planning, information sharing, and
                                coordination with any state or locality
                                receiving detainees held at Naval
                                Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on or
                                after January 20, 2009.
                               December 15, 2009.
 
H.Rpt. 111-398   H.R. 2611     To amend the Homeland Security Act of
                                2002 to authorize the Securing the
                                Cities Initiative of the Department of
                                Homeland Security, and for other
                                purposes.
                               January 12, 2010.
 
H.Rpt. 111-403   H. Res. 980   Of inquiry directing the Secretary of
                                Homeland Security to transmit to the
                                House of Representatives a copy of the
                                Transportation Security Administration's
                                Aviation Security Screening Management
                                Standard Operating Procedures manual in
                                effect on December 5, 2009, and any
                                subsequent revisions of such manual in
                                effect prior to the adoption of this
                                resolution.
                               January 27, 2010.
 
H. Rpt. 111-     H.R. 3239     To require the Secretary of Homeland
 429, Pt. I                     Security, in consultation with the
                                Secretary of State, to submit a report
                                on the effects of the Merida Initiative
                                on the border security of the United
                                States, and for other purposes.
                               March 8, 2010
 
H.Rpt. 111-486,  H.R. 4842     ``Homeland Security Science and
 Pt. I                          Technology Authorization Act of 2010''
                               To authorize appropriations for the
                                Directorate of Science and Technology of
                                the Department of Homeland Security for
                                fiscal years 2011 and 2012, and for
                                other purposes.
                               May 18, 2010
 
H. Rpt. 111-558  H.R. 3837     To amend the Homeland Security Act of
                                2002 to provide for clarification on the
                                use of funds relating to certain
                                homeland security grants, and for other
                                purposes.
                               July 22, 2010
 
H. Rpt. 111-     H.R. 5498     ``WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of
 659, Pt. I                     2010''
                               To enhance homeland security by improving
                                efforts to prevent, deter, prepare for,
                                detect, attribute, respond to, and
                                recover from an attack with a weapon of
                                mass destruction, and for other
                                purposes.
                               November 18, 2010
 
H. Rpt. 111-663  H.R. 5562     ``Homeland Security Grant Management
                                Improvement Act''
                               To amend the Homeland Security Act of
                                2002 to prohibit requiring the use of a
                                specified percentage of a grant under
                                the Urban Area Security Initiative and
                                State Homeland Security Grant Program
                                for specific purposes, and for other
                                purposes.
                               November 30, 2010
 
H. Rpt. 111-     H.R. 5105     To establish a Chief Veterinary Officer
 668, Pt. I                     in the Department of Homeland Security,
                                and for other purposes.
                               November 30, 2010
 

                              APPENDIX VI

    Executive Communications, Memorials, Petitions and Presidential 
                                Messages

                        EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Executive Communication 549
      February 10, 2009--A letter from Assistant Secretary 
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's first quarterly report for fiscal 
year 2009 from the Office of Security and Privacy, pursuant to 
Pub. L. 110-53 121 Stat. 266, 360.

Executive Communication 550
      February 10, 2009--A letter from Secretary, Department of 
Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's Annual Report 
from the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, pursuant 
to 42 U.S.C. 2000ee-1.

Executive Communication 639
      February 23, 2009--A letter from Acting Assistant 
Secretary Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Homeland 
Security, transmitting an Addendum to the United States 
Department of Homeland Security Other Transaction Authority 
Report to Congress Fiscal Years 2004 - 2007, pursuant to Pub. 
L. 107-296, ( 831(a)(1).

Executive Communication 753
      March 2, 2009--A letter from Director, Office of 
Counternarcotics Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's biennial Southwest Border 
Counternarcotics Strategy for calendar year 2008.

Executive Communication 892
      March 16, 2009--A letter from Acting Secretary of Health 
and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting notification that the Office of Management and 
Budget has approved the Department's recommendation that 1.7 
million courses of smallpox antivirals be procured for the 
Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) using the Special Reserve 
Fund, as authorized by the Project BioShield Act of 2004.

Executive Communication 1098
      March 30, 2009--Letter from Auditor, District of 
Columbia, transmitting a report entitled, ``Implementation of 
Omnibus Homeland Security Act: D.C. Government Needs to Sharpen 
Its Focus on Homeland Defense''.

Executive Communication 1177
      April 1, 2009--Letter from Assistant Secretary, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report entitled, ``United States Department of Homeland 
Security Other Transaction Authority Report to Congress Fiscal 
Year 2008'', pursuant to Pub. L. 107-296, ( 831(a)(1), as 
amended.

Executive Communication 1290
      April 21, 2009--Letter from Acting Officer for Civil 
Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's report for the Office of Civil 
Rights and Civil Liberties for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 
2009, pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 345(b).

Executive Communication 1651
      May 6, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment on FEMA-1822-DR, pursuant to 
Pub. L. 110-239, ( 539.

Executive Communication 1652
      May 6, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1827-DR, 
pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 1653
      May 6, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1824-DR, 
pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 1654
      May 6, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information for FEMA-1828-DR, 
pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 1655
      May 6, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information for FEMA-1821-DR, 
pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 1656
      May 6, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information for FEMA-1825-DR, 
pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 1657
      May 6, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1826-DR, 
pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 1883
      May 18, 2009--Letter from Deputy Chief Counsel, 
Regulations, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
Department's final rule - Rail Transportation Security [Docket 
No.: TSA-2006-26514; Amendment nos. 1520-6, 1580-1] (RIN: 1652-
AA51) Received April 30, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 2141
      June 12, 2009--Letter from the Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report entitled, ``Privacy Office Second Quarter Fiscal Year 
2009 Report to Congress'', pursuant to Public Law 110-53; to 
the Committee on Homeland Security.

Executive Communication 2242
      June 16, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1832-DR, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 2243
      June 16, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1829-DR, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 2244
      June 16, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1830-DR, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 2399
      June 23, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a draft bill ``to 
authorize the Transportation Security Administration to adjust 
the fee imposed on passengers of air carriers and foreign air 
carriers to pay the costs of aviation security, and for other 
purposes''.

Executive Communication 2403
      June 23, 2009--Letter from Director, Executive Office of 
the President, Office of National Drug Policy, transmitting the 
Office's 2009 National Southwest Border Counternarcotics 
Strategy, pursuant to Pub. L. 109-469, ( 1110.

Executive Communication 2594
      July 10, 2009--Letter from Deputy, Regulations and 
Security Standards, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's final rule - False Statements 
Regarding Security Background Checks [Docket No.: TSA-2008-
0011] (RIN: 1625-AA65) Received June 23, 2009, pursuant to 5 
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 2702
      July 16, 2009--Letter from Administrator, Department of 
Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on the 
Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1833-DR for 
the State of Georgia, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 2703
      July 16, 2009--Letter from Administrator, Department of 
Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on the 
Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1836-DR for 
the State of Alabama, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 2704
      July 16, 2009--Letter from Administrator, Department of 
Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on the 
Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1834-DR for 
the State of Arkansas, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 2705
      July 16, 2009--Letter from Administrator, Department of 
Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on the 
Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1835-DR for 
the State of Alabama, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 2726
      July 17, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1831-DR for the State of Florida, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-
329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 2777
      July 22, 2009--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1840-DR for the State of Florida, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-
329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 2865
      July 28, 2009--Letter from Deputy Chief Counsel, 
Regulations and Security Standards, Department of Homeland 
Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Revision 
of Enforcement Procedures [Docket No.: TSA-2009-0013] (RIN: 
1652-AA62) Received July 21, 2009, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 2866
      July 28, 2009--Letter from Assistant Secretary, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security, transmitting the Administration's certification that 
the level of screening services and protection provided at 
Roswell International Air Center will be equal to or greater 
than the level that would be provided at the airport by TSA 
Transportation Security Officers, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 
44920(d).

Executive Communication 2936
      July 29, 2009--Letter from the Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
third quarterly report for fiscal year 2009 from the Office of 
Security and Privacy, pursuant to Public Law 110-53, section 
803; to the Committee on Homeland Security.

Executive Communication 3200
      September 8, 2009--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1842-DR for the state of Alabama, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-
329, ( 539.

Executive Communication 3201
      September 8, 2009--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1841-DR for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, pursuant to Pub. 
L. 110-329 ( 539.

Executive Communication 3382
      September 15, 2009--Letter from the Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information for the 
state of Texas; jointly to the Committees on Homeland Security, 
Transportation and Infrastructure, and Appropriations.

Executive Communication 3383
      September 15, 2009--Letter from the Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1851-DR for the State of Tennessee, pursuant to Public Law 
110-239, section 539; jointly to the Committees on Homeland 
Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and 
Appropriations.

Executive Communication 3453
      September 16, 2009--Letter from the Administrator, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1849-DR for the State of Kansas; jointly to the Committees 
on Appropriations, Homeland Security, and Transportation and 
Infrastructure.

Executive Communication 3454
      September 16, 2009--Letter from the Administrator, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1850-DR for the State of Illinois; jointly to the 
Committees on Appropriations, Homeland Security, and 
Transportation and Infrastructure.

Executive Communication 3455
      September 16, 2009--Letter from the Administrator, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1847-DR for the State of Missouri; jointly to the 
Committees on Appropriations, Homeland Security, and 
Transportation and Infrastructure.

Executive Communication 3456
      September 16, 2009--Letter from the Administrator, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1848-DR for the State of Kansas; jointly to the Committees 
on Appropriations, Homeland Security, and Transportation and 
Infrastructure.

Executive Communication 3457
      September 16, 2009--Letter from the Administrator, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1845-DR for the State of Arkansas; jointly to the 
Committees on Appropriations, Homeland Security, and 
Transportation and Infrastructure.

Executive Communication 3458
      September 16, 2009--Letter from the Administrator, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1843-DR for the State of Alaska; jointly to the Committees 
on Appropriations, Homeland Security, and Transportation and 
Infrastructure.

Executive Communication 3771
      September 23, 2009--Letter from Deputy Chief Counsel, 
Regulations and Security Standards, Department of Homeland 
Security, transmitting the Department's ``Major'' final rule - 
Air Cargo Screening [Docket No.: TSA-2009-0018; Amendment Nos. 
1515-1, 1520-8, 1522-New, 1540-10, 1544-9, 1546-5, 1548-5, 
1549-New] (RIN: 1625-AA64) received September 8, 2009, pursuant 
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 4031
      October 7, 2009--Letter from Acting Administrator, 
Transportation Security Administration Department of Homeland 
Security, transmitting the Administration's certification that 
the level of screening services and protection provided at 7 
Montana airports will be equal to or greater than the level 
that would be provided at the airport by TSA Transportation 
Security Officers and that the screening company is owned and 
controlled by citizens of the Unites States, pursuant to 49 
U.S.C. 44920(d).

Executive Communication 4158
      October 16, 2009--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a report 
entitled, ``Privacy Office Annual Report to Congress''.

Executive Communication 4190
      October 20, 2009--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1852-DR for the State of Maine.

Executive Communication 4191
      October 20, 2009--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1853-DR for the State of Nebraska.

Executive Communication 4221
      October 21, 2009--Letter from Director, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1855-DR 
for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Executive Communication 4266
      October 23, 2009--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
fourth quarterly report for fiscal year 2009 from the Office of 
Security and Privacy, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-53, ( 803.

Executive Communication 4832
      December 2, 2009--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
transmitting the Department's report on the Preliminary Damage 
Assessment information on FEMA-1857-DR for the State of New 
York.

Executive Communication 4833
      December 2, 2009--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
transmitting the Department's report on the denial of appeal 
for disaster assistance for the State of Oklahoma.

Executive Communication 4834
      December 2, 2009--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
transmitting the Department's report on the Preliminary Damage 
Assessment information on FEMA-1856-DR for the State of 
Tennessee.

Executive Communication 4835
      December 2, 2009--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
transmitting the Department's report on the denial of appeal 
for assistance for the State of Pennsylvania.

Executive Communication 4976
      December 9, 2009--Letter from the Administrator, FEMA, 
transmitting the Department's report on the Preliminary Damage 
Assessment information on FEMA-1860-DR for the State of Kansas; 
jointly to the Committees on Appropriations, Transportation and 
Infrastructure, and Homeland Security.

Executive Communication 4977
      December 9, 2009--Letter from the Administrator, FEMA, 
transmitting the Department's report on the Preliminary Damage 
Assessment information on FEMA-1859-DR for the Territory of 
American Samoa; jointly to the Committees on Appropriations, 
Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security.

Executive Communication 4978
      December 9, 2009--Letter from the Administrator, FEMA, 
transmitting the Department's report on the Preliminary Damage 
Assessment information on FEMA-1858-DR for the State of 
Georgia; jointly to the Committees on Appropriations, 
Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security.

Executive Communication 5456
      January 12, 2010--Letter from Deputy, Regulations and 
Security Standards, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's final rule - False Statements 
Regarding Security Background Checks [Docket No.: TSA-2008-
0011] (RIN: 1652-AA65) Received December 14, 2009, pursuant to 
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 5852
      January 27, 2010--Letter from Deputy Chief Privacy 
Officer, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
Department's Privacy Office's report entitled, ``2009 Data 
Mining Report to Congress'', pursuant to Pub. L. 110-53 (121 
Stat. 266).

Executive Communication 6125
      February 22, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department Homeland of Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the denial of appeal for disaster assistance for the 
State of California.

Executive Communication 6126
      February 22, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the denial of appeal for disaster assistance for the 
State of Indiana.

Executive Communication 6127
      February 22, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the denial of appeal for disaster assistance for the 
Sovereign Tribal Nation of the Havasupai Tribe.

Executive Communication 6128
      February 22, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1861-DR for the State of Arkansas.

Executive Communication 6229
      February 24, 2010--Letter from Assistant Secretary, 
Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's report entitled, ``United States 
Department of Homeland Security Other Transaction Authority 
Report to Congress Fiscal Year 2009'', pursuant to Pub. L. 107-
296, ( 831(a)(1), as amended.

Executive Communication 6347
      March 2, 2010--Letter from Grants Management Officer, DHS 
Office of Grants Policy & Oversight t, Department of Homeland 
Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - Department 
of Homeland Security Implementation of OMB Guidance on 
Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension [Docket No.: DHS-2007-
0006] (RIN: 1601-AA46) Received January 14, 2010, pursuant to 5 
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 6348
      March 2, 2010--Letter from Acting Director, 
Infrastructure Security Compliance Division, Department of 
Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - 
Appendix to Chemical Facility Anti-Terorism Standards [DHS-
2006-0073] (RIN: 1601-AA41) Received January 13, 2010, pursuant 
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 6351
      March 2, 2010--Letter from Administrator, Department of 
Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on the 
Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1863-DR for 
the State of Louisiana.

Executive Communication 6391
      March 3, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1862-DR for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Executive Communication 6542
      March 11, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1865-DR for the State of Alaska.

Executive Communication 6543
      March 11, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1867-DR for the State of New Jersey.

Executive Communication 6544
      March 11, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1868-DR for the State of Kansas.

Executive Communication 6545
      March 11, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1864-DR for the State of Nebraska.

Executive Communication 6546
      March 11, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1870-DR for the State of Alabama.

Executive Communication 6547
      March 11, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1869-DR for the State of New York.

Executive Communication 6548
      March 11, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1866-DR for the State of Alabama.

Executive Communication 6990
      April 13, 2010--Letter from Chief, Trade and Commercial 
Regulations Branch, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's final rule - Name Change of Two 
DHS Components [CBP Dec. 10-13] received March 10, 2010, 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 6994
      April 13, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1871-DR for the State of North Carolina.

Executive Communication 7020
      April 14, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1872-DR for the State of Arkansas.

Executive Communication 7021
      April 14, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1873-DR for the State of New Jersey.

Executive Communication 7225
      April 27, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1874-DR for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Executive Communication 7226
      April 27, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1875-DR for the State of Maryland.

Executive Communication 7383
      May 6, 2010--Letter from, the President of the United 
States, transmitting a report consistent with the requirements 
of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2009.

Executive Communication 7431
      May 11, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1878-DR 
for the State of Nebraska.

Executive Communication 7488
      May 13, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1876-DR 
for the State of Oklahoma.

Executive Communication 7489
      May 13, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1877-DR 
for the State of Iowa.

Executive Communication 7644
      May 25, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1883-DR 
for the State of Oklahoma.

Executive Communication 7645
      May 25, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1884-DR 
for the State of California.

Executive Communication 7646
      May 25, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1879-DR 
for the State of North Dakota.

Executive Communication 7647
      May 25, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1880-DR 
for the State of Iowa.

Executive Communication 7648
      May 25, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1881-DR 
for the State of West Virginia.

Executive Communication 7661
      May 26, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1882-DR 
for the District of Columbia.

Executive Communication 7662
      May 26, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1886-DR 
for the State of South Dakota.

Executive Communication 7663
      May 26, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1887-DR 
for the State of South Dakota.

Executive Communication 7664
      May 26, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1885-DR 
for the State of Kansas.

Executive Communication 7690
      May 27, 2010--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
second quarter report for fiscal year 2010 from the Office of 
Security and Privacy, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-53, ( 803.

Executive Communication 7808
      June 8, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1889-DR 
for the State of New Jersey.

Executive Communication 7809
      June 8, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1892-DR 
for the State of New Hampshire.

Executive Communication 7810
      June 8, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1893-DR 
for the State of West Virginia.

Executive Communication 7811
      June 8, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1891-DR 
for the State of Maine.

Executive Communication 7812
      June 8, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1890-DR 
for the District of Columbia.

Executive Communication 7813
      June 8, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's report on 
the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on FEMA-1888-DR 
for the State of Arizona.

Executive Communication 7849
      June 9, 2010--Letter from Director, Office of National 
Drug Control Policy, transmitting 2010 National Drug Control 
Strategy, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 1504.

Executive Communication 7975
      June 17, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1897-DR for the State of New Jersey.

Executive Communication 7976
      June 17, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1896-DR for the State of Delaware.

Executive Communication 7993
      June 21, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1894-DR for the State of Rhode Island.

Executive Communication 7994
      June 21, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1898-DR for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Executive Communication 7995
      June 21, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1899-DR for the State of New York.

Executive Communication 7996
      June 21, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1895-DR for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Executive Communication 8120
      June 25, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1902-DR for the State of Nebraska.

Executive Communication 8121
      June 25, 2010--Letter from Administrator, FEMA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
report on the Preliminary Damage Assessment information on 
FEMA-1900-DR for the State of Minnesota.

Executive Communication 8176
      June 29, 2010--Letter from Acting Director, Acquisition 
Policy and Legislation Branch, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's final rule - Revision of 
Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation; 
Restrictions on Foreign Acquisition (HSAR Case 2009-004 [Docket 
No.: DHS-2009-0081] (RIN: 1601-AA57) received June 15, 2010, 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 8524
      July 22, 2010--Letter from Acting Director, Acquisition 
Policy and Legislation Branch, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's final rule - Homeland Security 
Acquisition Regulation; Lead System Integrators [HSAR Case 
2009-003] [Docket No.: DHS-2009-0006] (RIN: 1601-AA49), 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 9360
      September 14, 2010--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
third quarter report for fiscal year 2010 from the Office of 
Security and Privacy, pursuant to Pub. L. 110-53, ( 803.

Executive Communication 9372
      September 14, 2010--Letter from Director, Office of 
National Drug Control Policy, transmitting a letter regarding 
the Office's 2011 National Southwest Border Counternarcotics 
Strategy.

Executive Communication 10311
      November 15, 2010--Letter from the Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a report 
entitled, ``DHS Privacy Office 2010 Annual Report to 
Congress'', pursuant to Public Law 107-296, section 222; to the 
Committee on Homeland Security.

Executive Communication 10312
      November 15, 2010--Letter from the Deputy Chief Counsel, 
Regulations and Security Standards, Department of Homeland 
Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Revision 
of Enforcement Procedures [Docket No.: TSA-2009-0013] (RIN: 
1625-AA62) received September 29, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Homeland Security.

Executive Communication 10528
      November 30, 2010--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
fourth quarter report for fiscal year 2010 from the Office of 
Security and Privacy.

Executive Communication 10791
      December 9, 2010--Letter from Director, Office of 
National Drug Control Policy, transmitting the report entitled 
the National Southwest Border Counternarcotics Strategy 
Implementation Update.

Executive Communication 10954
      December 15, 2010--Letter from the Secretary, Department 
of Transportation, transmitting a report entitled ``The 
Transportation of Hazardous Materials: Insurance, Security, and 
Safety Costs''; jointly to the Committees on Transportation and 
Infrastructure and Homeland Security.

Executive Communication 11252
      December 22, 2010--Letter from the Officer for Civil 
Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's report for the Office of Civil 
Rights and Civil Liberties for the Fiscal Year 2009 and the 
Fourth Quarter of 2009, pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 345(b); jointly to 
the Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security.

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                               MEMORIALS

Memorial 35
      April 22, 2009--Memorial of the House of Representatives 
of Michigan, relative to House Resolution No. 11 to memorialize 
the President, the Congress, and the Department of Homeland 
Security of the United States to change requirements, 
agreements, and memorandums of understanding relating to the 
creation of enhanced drivers licenses.

Memorial 66
      June 8, 2009--Memorial of the 52nd Legislature of 
Oklahoma, relative to Senate Resolution No. 42 disagreeing with 
President Obama's Administration's characterization of 
returning military veterans and other supporters of traditional 
American values.

Memorial 112
      July 15, 2009--Memorial of the Senate of the State of 
Louisiana, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 82 
memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact 
legislation and appropriate monies in order to provide 
additional homeland security funding for state maritime 
enforcement agencies.

Memorial 113
      July 15, 2009--Memorial of the House of Representatives 
of the State of Oklahoma, relative to House Resolution No. 1043 
disapproving the United States Department of Homeland 
Security's assessment report concerning Rightwing Extremism.

Memorial 188
      September 15, 2009Memorial of the Legislature of the 
State of Texas, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10 
urging the Congress of the United States to provide emergency 
funding and resources to begin immediately addressing 
increasing delays at United States ports of entry on the Texas-
Mexico border; to the Committee on Homeland Security.

Memorial 189
      September 15, 2009--Memorial of the Legislature of the 
State of Texas, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 79 
urging the United States Congress to refine Department of 
Homeland Security policy to consider risk levels as well as 
population size in assessing the financial needs of first 
responders in border communities along the international 
boundary created by the Rio Grand; to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.

Memorial 215
      October 22, 2009--Memorial of the House of 
Representatives of the State of Michigan, relative to House 
Concurrent Resolution No. 6 memorializing the President and the 
Congress of the United States, and the Department of Homeland 
Security to change requirements, agreements, and memorandums of 
understanding relating to the creation of Enhanced Drivers 
Licenses.

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                               PETITIONS


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                         PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGES


Presidential Message 5
      January 15, 2009--A communication from the President of 
the United States, transmitting the Administration's 2009 
National Drug Control Strategy, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 1504.

Presidential Message 60
      May 12, 2010--A communication from the President of the 
United States, transmitting the Administration's 2010 National 
Drug Control Strategy, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 1504.
                              APPENDIX VII

                            Committee Staff

                             MAJORITY STAFF

I. Lanier Avant, Staff Director
Kimberly Alton, Professional Staff Member / Counsel
Pizza Ashby, Outreach Coordinator
Cordie Aziz, Executive Assistant
Galen Bean, Legislative Assistant
Christopher A. Beck, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
        Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology Interim Staff 
        Director
Cherri Branson, Chief Oversight Counsel
Curtis Brown, Professional Staff Member
Ryan M. Caldwell, Clerk
Arianne Callender, Deputy Oversight Counsel
Mario H. Cantu, Professional Staff Member
Rosaline Cohen, Chief Counsel
Adam M. Comis,  Press Secretary
Paula R. Delcambre, Professional Staff Member
Asha M. George, Senior Professional Staff Member
Hope Goins, Professional Staff Member / Counsel
Dena Graziano, Communications Director
Synarus Green, Professional Staff
Nikki R. Hadder, Clerk
Cory Horton, Professional Staff Member
Nicole Wade Johnson, Office Manager
Thomas C. McDaniels, Jr., Subcommittee on Transportation 
        Security and Infrastructure Protection Interim Staff 
        Director
DeCarlo McLaren, Research Assistant
Erin E. Murphy, Professional Staff Member
Andrew Newhart, Staff Assistant
Alison B. Northrup (Rosso), Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, 
        and Global Counterterrorism Staff Director
Angela T. Rye, Senior Policy Adviser / Counsel
Marisela Salayandia, Sr. Professional Staff Member
Chris Schepis, Professional Staff Member
Tamla T. Scott, Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and 
        Oversight Staff Director
Charles Snyder, Legislative Assistant
Nicole Tisdale, Professional Staff Member
Brian B. Turbyfill, Parliamentarian
Stephen R. Vina, Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
        Preparedness, and Response Staff Director
L. Celia De Sandies Vismale,  Security Officer
Patricia Zavala, Professional Staff Member


                             MINORITY STAFF

Michael J. Russell, Interim Staff Director
Jennifer Arangio, Counsel
Diane L. Berry, Professional Staff Member
Mandy Bowers, Senior Policy Advisor
Luke M. Burke, Professional Staff Member
Ellen Carlin, Professional Staff Member
Brett DeWitt, Legislative Assistant
Kevin Gundersen, Professional Staff Member
Amanda J. Halpern, Senior Professional Staff Member
Michele Ingwersen, Scheduler
Kerry A. Kinirons, Senior Counsel
Matthew McCabe, Counsel
Jason Miller, Legislative Assistant
Chris Mulrain, Professional Staff Member
Coley C. O'Brien, Senior Counsel
Edward Parkinson, Professional Staff Member
Adam Paulson, Senior Legislative Assistant
Meghann Peterlin, Senior Professional Staff Member
Nicole Smith, Staff Assistant
Kerry Ann Watkins, Senior Advisor
Lauren Wenger, Professional Staff Member
Jerry White, Professional Staff Member
Shane Wolfe, Communications Director


                         SHARED COMMITTEE STAFF

Dawn M. Criste, Chief Financial Officer 
Michael S. Twinchek, Chief Clerk 
Natalie Nixon, Deputy Chief Clerk 
Heather Crowell, GPO Detailee, Printer 


                         FORMER MAJORITY STAFF

Michael A. Beland, Subcommittee on Transportation Security and 
        Infrastructure Protection Staff Director
Michael Blinde, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information 
        Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment Staff Director
Jill Butler, Investigator
Holly E. Canevari, Professional Staff Member
Brandon D. Declet, Professional Staff Member / Counsel
William W. Ellis, Deputy Oversight Director
Thomas M. Finan, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information 
        Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment Staff Director
Karis T. Gutter, Professional Staff Member
R. Denton Herring, Professional Staff Member
K. Denise Krepp, Senior Professional Staff Member / Counsel
Todd A. Levett, Senior Professional Staff Member
Tyrik B. McKeiver, Professional Staff Member
Arthuretta Martin, Senior Professional Staff Member
Kathryn M. Minor, Senior Policy Advisor / Counsel
Jacob S. Olcott, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
        Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology Staff 
        Director
Veronique Pluviose-Fenton, Subcommittee on Emergency 
        Communications, Preparedness, and Response Staff 
        Director
Alan Snyder, Professional Staff Member
Elizabeth Studdard, Professional Staff Member
D. Michael Stroud, Deputy Chief Counsel
Shaun West, Investigator
Daniel Wilkins, Clerk
Carla M. Zamudio-Dolan, Legislative Assistant

                         FORMER MINORITY STAFF

Kelly DeLoach, Legislative Aide
Joseph D. Dickey, III, Staff Assistant
Stephanie Genco, Press Secretary
Heather E. Hogsett, Senior Professional Staff Member
Deron T. McElroy, Senior Professional Staff Member
Sterling A. Marchand, Professional Staff Member
Lydia Morgan, Professional Staff Member
Robert F. O'Connor, Staff Director
William B. Rubens, Counsel
Joseph J. Vealencis, Senior Professional Staff Member

                            MAJORITY INTERNS

Hussein Ahmed
Toby Biswas
Colin Bortner
Eugene Brown
James Carter
Corinne Cater
Oliver Chase
Chloe Colbert
Marcus Coleman
William Collier, III
Pat Dixon
Skukura Edwards
James E. Ermath
Toby Friesen
Karen Golan
Shari Graham
Raja Gundu
Perran Hahndiek
Browyn Halton
Justin A. Jackson
Allen Jordan
Keia Johnson
Nicholas D. Johnson                 Matt Johnson
                                    Lee Kouvousis
                                    Ayrielle LeGrande
                                    Tamir O. Lawson
                                    Caroline Lott
                                    Jennifer Lichtman
                                    Cody Mason
                                    Harry Mayfield
                                    Dominic Muller
                                    Nicholas O'Rourke
                                    Catoria Parker
                                    Marcus V. Phelps
                                    John Purcell
                                    Keyshira Readirs
                                    Courtney Rutledge
                                    Maureen Shanahan
                                    Brittany Sitzer
                                    Charles Snyder
                                    Alex Spigelman
                                    Jinho Suo
                                    Nicole Tisdale
                                    George Waddington
                                    Victoria V. Washington
                                    Roderick Williams

                            MINORITY INTERNS

Katherine Bonvechio
Andrew Burton
Jocelyn Bush
Damian Caputo
Joseph Cardilo
Alan Carroll
Kevin Carroll
Peter Cavallaro
Dennis D'Aquila
William DeHaven
Joseph Dunford
Kristopher Ensley
Adam Gittleman
John Grennan
Megan Haff
Richard W. Hagner
Jamil Hasan
Joseph A. Hovanic
Steven Holian
Thomas J. Kehoe
Amanda Kerins
Michael Kiko
Caroline Kozlowski
Rebekah Klarr
Zachary Kroko
James F. McDavitt                   Kyle McFarland
                                    Christine McGuire
                                    William McNabb
                                    Maxwell T. Malloy
                                    Carl Marrone
                                    Thomas Moskowitz
                                    Chris Mulrain
                                    Cara Ann O'Brien
                                    Hunter O'Brien
                                    Joan O'Hara
                                    James Pannell
                                    Corey Parton
                                    Kendall Pauley
                                    Sara Rafferty
                                    Zachary Robbins
                                    Patrick Ryan
                                    Nick Sadoti
                                    Andrea Shadick
                                    Alex Smith
                                    Ian Tuznik
                                    Brent Willig
                                    Ryan Woodward
                                    Joseph Workman
                                    Andrew Zang
                                    Robert Zmuda
                             APPENDIX VIII

                               Witnesses

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                                  - A -

Acheson, Dr. David, Assistant Commissioner, Food Protection, 
        Food and Drug Administration.
      LETC&S&T, Jul. 24, 2007, ``Federal Efforts to Mitigate 
Vulnerabilities in the Food Supply Chain.''
Adler, Jon, National President, Federal Law Enforcement 
        Officers Association.
      LMI&O, Jul. 23, 2009, ``Protecting the Protectors: 
Examining the Personnel Challenges Facing the Federal Air 
Marshal Service.''
Aguilar, David, Chief, Border Patrol, Customs and Border 
        Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Sep. 17, 2009, ``The Secure Border Initiative: 
SBInet Three Years Later.''
Ahern, Jayson P., Acting Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border 
        Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Jun. 11, 2009, ``The FY 2010 Budget for 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border 
Protection, and the U.S. Coast Guard.''
      LFULL, Oct. 14, 2009, ``Diversity at The Department of 
Homeland Security: Continuing Challenges and New 
Opportunities.''
Alden, Edward, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations.
      LFULL, Mar. 25, 2010, ``Visa Overstays: Can They be 
Eliminated?''
Allen, John M., Director, Flight Standards Service, Federal 
        Aviation Administration.
      LBM&GC, Jul. 15, 2010, ``The Role of Unmanned Aerial 
Systems in Border Security.''
Allen, Thad W., (Adm.) Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Department 
        of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Jun. 11, 2009, ``The FY 2010 Budget for 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border 
Protection, and the U.S. Coast Guard.''
Aloise, Gene, Director, Natural Resources and Environment, 
        Government Accountability Office.
      LETC&S&T, Sep. 14, 2009, ``Status Report on Federal and 
Local Efforts to Secure Radiological Sources.''
Alomari, Omar, Community Engagement Officer, Ohio Department of 
        Public Safety.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 17, 2010, ``Working with Communities to 
Disrupt Terror Plots.''
Amador, Angelo, Director of Immigration Policy, U.S. Chamber of 
        Commerce.
      LBM&GC, May 7, 2009, ``Implementing the Western 
Hemisphere Travel Initiative at Land and Sea Ports: Are We 
Ready?''
Amitay, Stephen D., Federal Legislative Counsel, National 
        Association of Security Companies.
      LFULL, Nov. 17, 2009,``Federal Protective Service: Will 
Continuing Challenges Weaken Transition and Impede Progress?''
      LFULL, Apr. 14, 2010, ``Federal Protective Service: 
Would Federalization of Guards Improve Security at Critical 
Facilities?''
Armstrong, Sue, Director, Infrastructure Security Compliance 
        Division, Office of Infrastructure Protection, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LFULL, Jun. 16, 2009, ``Chemical Facilities Anti-
Terrorism Act of 2009.''
Arquilla, Bonnie, M.D., Director of Disaster Preparedness, SUNY 
        Downstate Medical Center.
      LETC&S&T, Sep. 14, 2009, ``Status Report on Federal and 
Local Efforts to Secure Radiological Sources.''
Assante, Michael, Chief Security Officer, North American 
        Electric Reliability Corporation.
      LETC&S&T, Jul. 21, 2009, ``Securing the Modern Electric 
Grid from Physical and Cyber Attacks.''
Atkins, Vincent B., Rear Admiral, Assistant Commandant for 
        Capability (CG-7), United States Coast Guard, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Jul. 15, 2010, ``The Role of Unmanned Aerial 
Systems in Border Security.''
Ayala, Janice, Deputy Assistant Director, Office of 
        Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LECP&R, Mar. 31, 2009, ``Examining Preparedness and 
Coordination Efforts of First Responders along the Southwest 
Border.''
      LBM&GC, Oct. 22, 2009, ``Cargo Security at Land Ports of 
Entry: Are We Meeting the Challenge?''
Aylward, Peter, (Maj. Gen.), Director of the Joint Staff, 
        National Guard Bureau.
      LECP&R, Mar. 31, 2009, ``Examining Preparedness and 
Coordination Efforts of First Responders along the Southwest 
Border.''

                                  - B -

Baca, Leroy, Sheriff, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
      LIIS&TRA, Apr. 1, 2009, ``The Future of Fusion Centers: 
Potential Promise and Dangers.''
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 17, 2010, ``Working with Communities to 
Disrupt Terror Plots.''
Baker, Stewart A., Partner, Steptoe & Johnson, LLP.
      LFULL, Jun. 16, 2010, ``Cybersecurity: DHS' Role, 
Federal Efforts and National Policy.''
Baldaulf, Paul, Assistant Director, Radiation Protection and 
        Release Prevention, New Jersey Department of 
        Environmental Protection.
      LFULL, Jun. 16, 2009, ``Chemical Facilities Anti-
Terrorism Act of 2009.''
Barclay, Charles, President, American Association of Airport 
        Executives.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 17, 2010, ``An Assessment of Checkpoint 
Security: Are Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe?''
Barimo, Basil, Vice President of Operations and Safety, Air 
        Transport Association.
      LTS&IP, Nov. 18, 2009, ``Is the Flying Public Protected? 
An Assessment of Security at Foreign Repair Stations.''
Barnett, RADM James Arden, Jr. (Ret.), Chief, Public Safety and 
        Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications 
        Commission.
      ECP&R, July 22, 2010, ``Interoperable Emergency 
Communications: Does the National Broadband Plan Meet the Needs 
of First Responders?''
Barno, David W., (Lt. Gen. (Ret. US Army)), Director, Near East 
        South Asia Center for Strategic Studies, National 
        Defense University, Department of Defense.
      LIIS&TRA, Nov. 19, 2009, ``Reassessing the Evolving al-
Qa`ida Threat to the Homeland.''
Barth, Dr. Richard, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant 
        Secretary, Office of Policy Development, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LECP&R, Mar. 31, 2009, ``Examining Preparedness and 
Coordination Efforts of First Responders along the Southwest 
Border.''
      LBM&GC, May 7, 2009, ``Implementing the Western 
Hemisphere Travel Initiative at Land and Sea Ports: Are We 
Ready?''
Bascetta, Cynthia A., Director, Health Care, Government 
        Accountability Office.
      LMI&O, Jan. 25, 2010, in Danville, PA, ``Is the Medical 
Community Ready if Disaster or Terrorism Strikes: Closing the 
Gap in Medical Surge Capacity.''
Bateman, John E., Assistant Commander, Bureau of Information 
        Analysis, Texas Department of Public Safety.
      LIIS&TRA, Apr. 1, 2009, ``The Future of Fusion Centers: 
Potential Promise and Dangers.''
Bathurst, Donald, Chief Administrative Officer, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LMI&O, Mar. 26, 2009, ``Consolidating DHS: An Update on 
the St. Elizabeth's Project.''
Beatrice, Sara (Sally) T., PhD, Assistant Commissioner, Public 
        Health Laboratory, Department of Health and Mental 
        Hygiene, City of New York.
      LETC&S&T, Jun. 15, 2010, H.R. 5498, the ``WMD Prevention 
and Preparedness Act of 2010.''
Beers, Rand, Under Secretary, National Protection Programs 
        Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
      LFULL, Nov. 17, 2009,``Federal Protective Service: Will 
Continuing Challenges Weaken Transition and Impede Progress?''
      LFULL, Mar. 25, 2010, ``Visa Overstays: Can They be 
Eliminated?''
Bergen, Peter, Counterterrorism Strategy Initiative Co-
        Director, New America Foundation.
      LIIS&TRA, Nov. 19, 2009, ``Reassessing the Evolving al-
Qa`ida Threat to the Homeland.''
      LFULL, Sep., 15, 2010, ``The Evolving Nature of 
Terrorism - Nine Years after the 9/11 Attacks.''
Boasso, Walter J., Chief Executive Officer, HELP, LLC.
      LFULL, Jul. 8, 2009, ``FEMA Housing: An Examination of 
Current Problems and Innovative Solutions.''
Boisen, Jack, Chairman, The International Air Cargo 
        Association.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 18, 2009, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: Can 
We Secure America's Skies?''
Bonnell, Brad, Director, Global Security, InterContinental 
        Hotels Group.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 11, 2009, ``The Mumbai Attacks: A Wake-Up 
Call for America's Private Sector.''
Bonosaro, Carol A., President Senior Executives Association.
      LMI&O, Mar. 5, 2009, ``Putting People First: A Way 
Forward for the Homeland Security Workforce.''
Borkowski, Mark, Executive Director, Secure Border Initiative, 
        U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Sep. 17, 2009, ``The Secure Border Initiative: 
SBInet Three Years Later.''
      LBM&GC and MI&O, Mar. 18, 2010, ``SBInet: Does it Pass 
the Border Security Test?''
      LMI&O and BM&GC, Jun. 17, 2010, ``SBI.net: Does it Pass 
the Border Security Test?''
Bray, Robert, Assistant Administrator/Director, Office of Law 
        Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, Transportation 
        Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LMI&O, Jul. 23, 2009, ``Protecting the Protectors: 
Examining the Personnel Challenges Facing the Federal Air 
Marshal Service.''
Brennan, John, Senior Policy Advisor, Bureau of Consular 
        Affairs, Department of State.
      LBM&GC, May 7, 2009, ``Implementing the Western 
Hemisphere Travel Initiative at Land and Sea Ports: Are We 
Ready?''
Brown, Anastasia, Director, Refugee Programs, Migration and 
        Refugee Services, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
      LBM&GC, Mar. 19, 2009, ``Human Trafficking: Recent 
Trends.''
Buswell, Bradley, Deputy Under Secretary, Science and 
        Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LETC&S&T, June 9, 2009, ``The FY 2010 Budget for the 
Directorate for Science & Technology, the Office of Health 
Affairs, and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office.''
      LTS&IP, Mar. 17, 2010, ``An Assessment of Checkpoint 
Security: Are Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe?''

                                  - C -

Carafano, Dr. James, Deputy Director, The Kathryn and Shelby 
        Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies and 
        Director, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign 
        Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation.
      LMI&O, Apr. 29, 2010, ``Laying the Framework for the 
Task Ahead: An Examination of the Department of Homeland 
Security's Quadrennial Homeland Security Review.''
Carnes, Gary A., President and Chief Executive Officer, All 
        Children's Health System, St. Petersburg, Florida.
      LMI&O, Jan. 25, 2010, in Danville, PA, ``Is the Medical 
Community Ready if Disaster or Terrorism Strikes: Closing the 
Gap in Medical Surge Capacity.''
Charney, Scott, Vice President, Trustworthy Computing, 
        Microsoft Corp.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 10, 2009, ``Reviewing the Federal 
Cybersecurity Mission.''
Chavez, Richard ``Rich'' M., Acting Director, Operations 
        Coordination and Planning, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LFULL, Sep. 22, 2010, ``DHS Planning and Response: 
Preliminary Lessons from Deepwater Horizon.''
Chishti, Muzaffar A., Director at the NYU School of Law Office, 
        Migration Policy Institute.
      LFULL, Mar. 4, 2009, ``Examining 287(g): The Role of 
State and Local Law Enforcement in Immigration Law.''
Clifford, Dr. John R., Deputy Administrator, Veterinary 
        Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 
        Department of Agriculture.
      LETC&S&T Jt. with the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, 
and Poultry of the Committee on Agriculture, May 5, 2009, 
``Review of the National Animal Identification System.''
Conklin, Craig, Director, Sector Specific Agency Executive 
        Management Office, Office of Infrastructure Protection, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LETC&S&T, Sep. 14, 2009, ``Status Report on Federal and 
Local Efforts to Secure Radiological Sources.''
Corr, William, Deputy Secretary, Department of Health and Human 
        Services.
      LFULL, Jul. 29, 2009, ``Beyond Readiness: An Examination 
of the Current Status and Future Outlook of the National 
Response to Pandemic Influenza.''
Costner, Kevin, Ocean Therapy Solutions.
      LFULL, Sep. 22, 2010, ``DHS Planning and Response: 
Preliminary Lessons from Deepwater Horizon.''
Craigin, Dr. R. Kim, Senior Policy Analyst, RAND Corporation.
      LIIS&TRA, Dec. 15, 2009, ``Violent Extremism: How Are 
People Moved from Constitutionally-Protected Thought to Acts of 
Terrorism?''
Crandall, Kathy, Director, Office of Homeland Security & 
        Justice Programs, Franklin County, Ohio.
      LECP&R, Oct. 27, 2009, ``Preparedness: What has $29 
billion in homeland security grants bought and how do we 
know?''
Crane, Christopher L., Vice President, Detention and Removal 
        Operations, American Federation of Government Employees 
        National ICE Council - 118.
      LBM&GC, Dec. 3, 2009, ``Moving Toward More Effective 
Immigration Detention Management.''
Crenshaw, Dr. Martha, Senior Fellow, Center for International 
        Security and Cooperation, Stanford University.
      LIIS&TRA, Nov. 19, 2009, ``Reassessing the Evolving al-
Qa`ida Threat to the Homeland.''
Czerwinski, Stanley J., Director, Strategic Issues, U.S. 
        Government Accountability Office.
      LECP&R, Mar. 3, 2009, ``FEMA's Gulf Coast Rebuilding 
Efforts: The Path Forward.''

                                  - D -

Dalbey, Doug, Deputy Director, Flight Standards for Field 
        Operations, Federal Aviation Administration, Department 
        of Transportation.
      LTS&IP, Nov. 18, 2009, ``Is the Flying Public Protected? 
An Assessment of Security at Foreign Repair Stations.''
Daly, Kay L., Director, Financial Management and Assurance 
        Issues, Government Accountability Office.
      LMI&O, Oct. 29, 2009, ``Creating `One DHS' Part I: 
Standardizing Department of Homeland Security Financial 
Management.''
Davidson, Mary Ann, Chief Security Officer, Oracle Corporation.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 10, 2009, ``Reviewing the Federal 
Cybersecurity Mission.''
DeFrancis, Suzanne C., Chief Public Affairs Officer, American 
        Red Cross.
      LECP&R, Oct. 1, 2009, ``Preparedness: State of Citizen 
and Community Preparedness.''
Dempsey, Ray, Vice President of Strategy, BP America.
      LMI&O, Jul. 12, 2010, in New Orleans, LA, ``The 
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Chain of Command: An Examination of 
Information Sharing Practices During a Spill of National 
Significance.''
Dever, Larry A., Sheriff, Cochise County, Arizona.
      LECP&R, Mar. 31, 2009, ``Examining Preparedness and 
Coordination Efforts of First Responders along the Southwest 
Border.''
Dinkins, James A., Executive Associate Director, Homeland 
        Security Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
        Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, July 22, 2010, ``Enhancing DHS' Efforts to 
Disrupt Alien Smuggling Across Our Borders.''
Donahue, David T., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa 
        Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department 
        of State.
      LBM&GC, Mar. 11, 2010, ``Visa Security and Passenger 
Pre-Screening Efforts in the Wake of Flight 253.''
Dowd, Charles F., Deputy Chief, Communications Division, New 
        York City Police Department.
      ECP&R, July 22, 2010, ``Interoperable Emergency 
Communications: Does the National Broadband Plan Meet the Needs 
of First Responders?''
Duke, Elaine C., Under Secretary for Management, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LMI&O, Jun. 4, 2009, ``The FY 2010 Budget for 
Departmental Management and Operations at DHS.''
      LMI&O, Feb. 4, 2010, ``Furthering the Mission or Having 
Fun: Lax Travel Policies Costs DHS Millions.''
Duncan, Ed, Col. Commander, Department of Operational Support, 
        Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa, Florida.
      LMI&O, Apr. 19, 2010, field hearing Plant City, Florida, 
``Unclogging Pipeline Security: Are the Lines of Responsibility 
Clear?''
Dunlap, Kenneth J., Director of Security, International Air 
        Transport Association.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 17, 2010, ``An Assessment of Checkpoint 
Security: Are Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe?''
Durbin, Marty, Vice President, Federal Affairs, American 
        Chemistry Council.
      LFULL, Jun. 16, 2009, ``Chemical Facilities Anti-
Terrorism Act of 2009.''

                                  - E -

Edmonson, Michael D., (COL) Deputy Secretary, Superintendent of 
        State Police, Public Safety Services, Louisiana 
        Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Baton Rouge, 
        Louisiana.
      LMI&O, Jul. 12, 2010, in New Orleans, LA, ``The 
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Chain of Command: An Examination of 
Information Sharing Practices During a Spill of National 
Significance.''
Edwards, Gary, Chief Executive Officer, National Native 
        American Law Enforcement Association.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 18, 2009, ``Homeland Security 
Intelligence: Its Relevance and Limitations.''
Elibiary, Mohamed, President & CEO, The Freedom and Justice 
        Foundation.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 17, 2010, ``Working with Communities to 
Disrupt Terror Plots.''
Ervin, Clark Kent, Director, Homeland Security Program, The 
        Aspen Institute.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 17, 2010, ``Working with Communities to 
Disrupt Terror Plots.''
      LFULL, Apr. 14, 2010, ``Federal Protective Service: 
Would Federalization of Guards Improve Security at Critical 
Facilities?''

                                  - F -

Fabro, Mark, President and Chief Security Scientist, Lofty 
        Perch.
      LETC&S&T, Jul. 21, 2009, ``Securing the Modern Electric 
Grid from Physical and Cyber Attacks.''
Fair, C. Christine, Senior Political Scientist, RAND 
        Corporation.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 11, 2009, ``The Mumbai Attacks: A Wake-Up 
Call for America's Private Sector.''
Farkus, Cindy, Assistant Administrator for Office of Global 
        Strategies, Transportation Security Administration, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LTS&IP, Nov. 18, 2009, ``Is the Flying Public Protected? 
An Assessment of Security at Foreign Repair Stations.''
Farley, Thomas A., New York City Health Commissioner.
      LFULL, Jul. 29, 2009, ``Beyond Readiness: An Examination 
of the Current Status and Future Outlook of the National 
Response to Pandemic Influenza.''
Fein, Bruce, Principal, The Litchfield Group.
      LIIS&TRA, Apr. 1, 2009, ``The Future of Fusion Centers: 
Potential Promise and Dangers.''
Fischer, Fred, Principal & Managing Partner, FLO Corporation.
      LTS&IP, Sep. 30, 2009, ``The Future of the Registered 
Traveler Program.''
Fischer, Julie E., PhD, Senior Associate, Global Health 
        Security Program, Henry L. Stimson Center.
      LETC&S&T, Jun. 15, 2010, H.R. 5498, the ``WMD Prevention 
and Preparedness Act of 2010.''
Fisher, Michael J., Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and 
        Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC and MI&O, Mar. 18, 2010, ``SBInet: Does it Pass 
the Border Security Test?''
      LMI&O and BM&GC, Jun. 17, 2010, ``SBI.net: Does it Pass 
the Border Security Test?''
      LBM&GC, July 22, 2010, ``Enhancing DHS' Efforts to 
Disrupt Alien Smuggling Across Our Borders.''
Fitzgerald, Shannon, Director, Pennsylvania Office of Public 
        Health Preparedness, Pennsylvania Department of Health.
      LMI&O, Jan. 25, 2010, in Danville, PA, ``Is the Medical 
Community Ready if Disaster or Terrorism Strikes: Closing the 
Gap in Medical Surge Capacity.''
Flynn, Stephen, PhD., President, Center for National Policy.
      LFULL, Sep., 15, 2010, ``The Evolving Nature of 
Terrorism - Nine Years after the 9/11 Attacks.''
Forman, Gary L., Chair, Pipeline Sector Coordinating Council.
      LMI&O, Apr. 19, 2010, field hearing Plant City, Florida, 
``Unclogging Pipeline Security: Are the Lines of Responsibility 
Clear?''
Forman, Marcy, Director, Intellectual Property Rights 
        Coordination Center, Department of Homeland Security.
      LETC&S&T, Oct. 27, 2009, ``Real-Time Assessment of the 
Federal Response to Pandemic Influenza.''
Fox, Jack, General Manager, Pipeline Security, Transportation 
        Sector Network Management, Transportation Security 
        Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
      LMI&O, Apr. 19, 2010, field hearing Plant City, Florida, 
``Unclogging Pipeline Security: Are the Lines of Responsibility 
Clear?''
Frazier, Thomas C., Executive Director, Major Cities Chiefs 
        Association.
      LFULL, Apr. 2, 2009, ``Homeland Security Policymaking: 
HSC at a Crossroads and Presidential Study Directive 1.''
Fredrickson, Caroline, Director, Washington Legislative Office, 
        American Civil Liberties Union.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 18, 2009, ``Homeland Security 
Intelligence: Its Relevance and Limitations.''
Fried, Brandon, Executive Director, Airforwarders Association.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 18, 2009, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: Can 
We Secure America's Skies?''
Fuentes, Joseph R., (Col.), Superintendent, New Jersey State 
        Police.
      LIIS&TRA, Jul. 30, 2009, ``Beyond ISE Implementation: 
Exploring the Way Forward for Information Sharing.''
Fugate, W. Craig, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management 
        Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
      LECP&R, June 9, 2009, ``The FY2010 Budget for the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency.''
      LFULL, Jul. 8, 2009, ``FEMA Housing: An Examination of 
Current Problems and Innovative Solutions.''
      LFULL, Oct. 14, 2009, ``Diversity at The Department of 
Homeland Security: Continuing Challenges and New 
Opportunities.''
      LECP&R, Apr. 27, 2010, ``FEMA's FY 2011 Priorities and 
Beyond: Aligning Budget, Mission, and Vision.''
Furlani, Cita, Director, Information Technology Laboratory, 
        National Institute of Standards and Technology.
      LETC&S&T, Jul. 21, 2009, ``Securing the Modern Electric 
Grid from Physical and Cyber Attacks.''

                                  - G -

Gage, John, National President, American Federation of 
        Government Employees, AFL-CIO.
      LMI&O, Mar. 5, 2009, ``Putting People First: A Way 
Forward for the Homeland Security Workforce.''
Gallaway, Dr. Charles, Acting Director, Domestic Nuclear 
        Detection Office, Department of Homeland Security.
      LETC&S&T, June 9, 2009, ``The FY 2010 Budget for the 
Directorate for Science & Technology, the Office of Health 
Affairs, and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office.''
      LTS&IP, Jul. 15, 2009, ``General Aviation Security: 
Assessing Risks and the Road Ahead.''
Garratt, David, Acting Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency 
        Management Agency, Disaster Assistance Directorate, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LECP&R, Mar. 3, 2009, ``FEMA's Gulf Coast Rebuilding 
Efforts: The Path Forward.''
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 16, 2010, ``Ensuring Strong FEMA Regional 
Offices: An Examination of Resources and Responsibilities.''
Garza, Alexander, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Assistant 
        Secretary for Health Affairs, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LETC&S&T, Oct. 27, 2009, ``Real-Time Assessment of the 
Federal Response to Pandemic Influenza.''
Gassert, John W., Chief, Commerce Police Department, Commerce, 
        State of Georgia.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 18, 2009, ``Homeland Security 
Intelligence: Its Relevance and Limitations.''
Gees, Erica Rioux, Representative, The American Institute of 
        Architects.
      LFULL, Jul. 8, 2009, ``FEMA Housing: An Examination of 
Current Problems and Innovative Solutions.''
Gersten, David, Acting Deputy Officer for Programs and 
        Compliance, Department of Homeland Security.
      LIIS&TRA, Apr. 1, 2009, ``The Future of Fusion Centers: 
Potential Promise and Dangers.''
Gillespie, Douglas C., Sheriff, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police 
        Department, Las Vegas, State of Nevada.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 18, 2009, ``Homeland Security 
Intelligence: Its Relevance and Limitations.''
Gillespie, Dr. Jerry, Former Director of the Western Institute 
        for Food Safety and Security, University of California-
        Davis.
      LETC&S&T Jt. with the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, 
and Poultry of the Committee on Agriculture, May 5, 2009, 
``Review of the National Animal Identification System.''
Gina, Allen, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Office of 
        Intelligence and Operations Coordination, Customs and 
        Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC and the Committee on Foreign Affairs' 
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, May 27, 2010, ``U.S.-Mexico 
Security Cooperation: Next Steps for the Merida Initiative.''
Gispert, Larry, Director, Hillsborough County Emergency 
        Management, Tampa, Florida.
      LMI&O, Apr. 19, 2010, field hearing Plant City, Florida, 
``Unclogging Pipeline Security: Are the Lines of Responsibility 
Clear?''
Glavin, Rita, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Criminal 
        Division, Department of Justice.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 31, 2009, ``Do the Payment Card Industry 
Data Standards Reduce Cybercrime?''
Gless, Robert, Assistant Director, Air Transport Division, 
        Transport Workers Union of America.
      LTS&IP, Nov. 18, 2009, ``Is the Flying Public Protected? 
An Assessment of Security at Foreign Repair Stations.''
Goddard, Terry, Attorney General, State of Arizona.
      LBM&GC, July 22, 2010, ``Enhancing DHS' Efforts to 
Disrupt Alien Smuggling Across Our Borders.''
Goldstein, Mark L., Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues, 
        Government Accountability Office.
      LFULL, Nov. 17, 2009,``Federal Protective Service: Will 
Continuing Challenges Weaken Transition and Impede Progress?''
      LFULL, Apr. 14, 2010, ``Federal Protective Service: 
Would Federalization of Guards Improve Security at Critical 
Facilities?''
Gonzalez, Sigifredo, Jr., Sheriff, Zapata County, Texas.
      LECP&R, Mar. 31, 2009, ``Examining Preparedness and 
Coordination Efforts of First Responders along the Southwest 
Border.''
Graham, Bob, Former Commission Chairman, the Commission for the 
        Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation 
        and Terrorism.
      LFULL, Apr. 21, 2010, ``Viewpoints on Homeland Security: 
A Discussion with the WMD Commissioners.''
Graham, Eric, Rural Cellular Association, Vice President for 
        Strategic Government Relations, Cellular South, Inc.
      ECP&R, July 22, 2010, ``Interoperable Emergency 
Communications: Does the National Broadband Plan Meet the Needs 
of First Responders?''
Graham, William, Chairman, Commission to Assess the Threat to 
        the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse.
      LETC&S&T, Jul. 21, 2009, ``Securing the Modern Electric 
Grid from Physical and Cyber Attacks.''
Griffin, Christine, Vice-Chair, Equal Employment Opportunity 
        Commission.
      LFULL, Oct. 14, 2009, ``Diversity at The Department of 
Homeland Security: Continuing Challenges and New 
Opportunities.''
Gruber, Corey, Acting Deputy Administrator, National 
        Preparedness Directorate, Federal Emergency Management 
        Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
      LECP&R, Mar. 17, 2009, ``PKEMRA Implementation of FEMA'S 
Preparedness and Response Mission.''
Guerin, William (Bill), Assistant Commissioner for Construction 
        Programs, Public Buildings Service, General Services 
        Administration.
      LMI&O, Mar. 26, 2009, ``Consolidating DHS: An Update on 
the St. Elizabeth's Project.''
Gundry, Jon, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Los Angeles 
        County Office of Education.
      LECP&R, Jun. 15, 2010, ``Caring for Special Needs during 
Disasters: What's being done for Vulnerable Populations?''

                                  - H -

Hallowell, Dr. Susan, Director, Transportation Security 
        Laboratory, Department of Homeland Security.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 17, 2010, ``An Assessment of Checkpoint 
Security: Are Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe?''
Hamilton, Lee, Former Commission Vice-Chairman, The National 
        Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
      LFULL, May 19, 2010, ``Viewpoints on Homeland Security: 
A Discussion with the 9/11 Commissioners.''
Harman, Elizabeth, Assistant Administrator, Grant Programs 
        Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LECP&R, Jun. 29, 2010, ``The Future of FEMA's Grant 
Programs Directorate.''
Hart, Clyde J., Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and 
        Policy, American Bus Association.
      LTS&IP, Jul. 28, 2010, ``Lost in the Shuffle: Examining 
TSA's Management of Surface Transportation Security 
Inspectors.''
Hibbard, Frank V., Mayor, Clearwater, Florida.
      LMI&O, Jul. 12, 2010, in New Orleans, LA, ``The 
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Chain of Command: An Examination of 
Information Sharing Practices During a Spill of National 
Significance.''
Hite, Randolph C., Director, IT Architecture & Systems Issues, 
        Government Accountability Office.
      LBM&GC and MI&O, Mar. 18, 2010, ``SBInet: Does it Pass 
the Border Security Test?''
      LMI&O and BM&GC, Jun. 17, 2010, ``SBI.net: Does it Pass 
the Border Security Test?''
Hoffman, Dr. Bruce, Professor, Edmund A. Walsh School of 
        Foreign Service, Georgetown University.
      LFULL, Apr. 2, 2009, ``Homeland Security Policymaking: 
HSC at a Crossroads and Presidential Study Directive 1.''
      LFULL, Sep., 15, 2010, ``The Evolving Nature of 
Terrorism - Nine Years after the 9/11 Attacks.''
Hoffman, Patricia, Acting Assistant Secretary, Office of 
        Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability.
      LETC&S&T, Jul. 21, 2009, ``Securing the Modern Electric 
Grid from Physical and Cyber Attacks.''
Hogan, Dave, Senior Vice President and Chief Information 
        Officer, National Retail Federation.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 31, 2009, ``Do the Payment Card Industry 
Data Standards Reduce Cybercrime?''
Horton, Mark B., MD, MSPH, Director, California Department of 
        Public Health.
      LFULL, Jul. 29, 2009, ``Beyond Readiness: An Examination 
of the Current Status and Future Outlook of the National 
Response to Pandemic Influenza.''
Hovington, Brett, Supervisory Special Agent, Chief of the 
        Community Outreach Unit, Federal Bureau of 
        Investigation.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 17, 2010, ``Working with Communities to 
Disrupt Terror Plots.''

                                  - I -

Irwin, Stephen A., Chair, Donations Management Committee, 
        National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, 
        and Director, Agency Services, Convoy of Hope.
      LECP&R, Sep. 29, 2010, ``Emergency Logistics Management: 
Transforming the Delivery of Disaster Relief for the 21st 
Century.''

                                  - J -

Jacobson, Roberta S., Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 
        Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State.
      LBM&GC and the Committee on Foreign Affairs' 
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, May 27, 2010, ``U.S.-Mexico 
Security Cooperation: Next Steps for the Merida Initiative.''
Jadacki, Matt, Assistant Inspector General, Emergency 
        Management Oversight, Office of the Inspector General, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LECP&R, Sep. 29, 2010, ``Emergency Logistics Management: 
Transforming the Delivery of Disaster Relief for the 21st 
Century.''
Jenkins, Brian, Senior Adviser, The RAND Corporation.
      LIIS&TRA, May 26, 2010, ``Internet Terror Recruitment 
and Tradecraft: How Can We Address an Evolving Tool While 
Protecting Free Speech?''
Jenkins, Chuck, Sheriff, Frederick County, State of Maryland.
      LFULL, Mar. 4, 2009, ``Examining 287(g): The Role of 
State and Local Law Enforcement in Immigration Law.''
Jenkins, William ``Bill'' O., Jr., Director, Homeland Security 
        and Justice, Government Accountability Office.
      LECP&R, Mar. 17, 2009, ``PKEMRA Implementation of FEMA'S 
Preparedness and Response Mission.''
      LECP&R, Oct. 1, 2009, ``Preparedness: State of Citizen 
and Community Preparedness.''
      LFULL, Sep. 22, 2010, ``DHS Planning and Response: 
Preliminary Lessons from Deepwater Horizon.''
Jeppeson, Martin, Director of Regulatory Affairs, California 
        Ammonia Company.
      LFULL, Jun. 16, 2009, ``Chemical Facilities Anti-
Terrorism Act of 2009.''
Johnson, Andre L., Chief Executive Officer, Freightscan.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 18, 2009, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: Can 
We Secure America's Skies?''
Johnson, Bart R., Acting Under Secretary, Office of 
        Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LIIS&TRA, Jun. 24, 2009, ``FY2010 Budget for the Office 
of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland 
Security.''
      LIIS&TRA, Sep. 24, 2009, ``I&A Reconceived: Defining a 
Homeland Security Intelligence Role.''
        Principal Deputy Under Secretary, Office of 
        Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LIIS&TRA, May 12, 2010, ``A DHS Intelligence Enterprise: 
Still Just a Vision or Reality?''
Johnson, Jeff, Chief, President and Chairman of the Board, 
        International Association of Fire Chiefs.
      ECP&R, July 22, 2010, ``Interoperable Emergency 
Communications: Does the National Broadband Plan Meet the Needs 
of First Responders?''
Jolly, Tilman, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer for Medical 
        Readiness, Department of Homeland Security.
      LMI&O, Jan. 25, 2010, in Danville, PA, ``Is the Medical 
Community Ready if Disaster or Terrorism Strikes: Closing the 
Gap in Medical Surge Capacity.''
Jones, Gerald H., P.E., Member, National Institute of Building 
        Sciences.
      LFULL, Jul. 8, 2009, ``FEMA Housing: An Examination of 
Current Problems and Innovative Solutions.''
Jones, Michael, Chief Information Officer, Michaels Stores Inc.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 31, 2009, ``Do the Payment Card Industry 
Data Standards Reduce Cybercrime?''
Jones, Yvonne, Director, Strategic Issues Team, Government 
        Accountability Office.
      LFULL, Oct. 14, 2009, ``Diversity at The Department of 
Homeland Security: Continuing Challenges and New 
Opportunities.''

                                  - K -

Kadlec, Robert P., MD, Vice President, Global Public Sector, 
        PRTM Management Consulting.
      LETC&S&T, Jun. 15, 2010, H.R. 5498, the ``WMD Prevention 
and Preparedness Act of 2010.''
Kair, Lee R., Assistant Administrator, Security Operations, 
        Transportation Security Administration, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LTS&IP, Jul. 28, 2010, ``Lost in the Shuffle: Examining 
TSA's Management of Surface Transportation Security 
Inspectors.''
Kalinowski, Nancy, Vice President, System Operations Services, 
        Air Traffic Organization, Federal Aviation 
        Administration.
      LBM&GC, Jul. 15, 2010, ``The Role of Unmanned Aerial 
Systems in Border Security.''
Kane, Robert A., Vice President of Operations, Susquehanna 
        Health, Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
      LMI&O, Jan. 25, 2010, in Danville, PA, ``Is the Medical 
Community Ready if Disaster or Terrorism Strikes: Closing the 
Gap in Medical Surge Capacity.''
Kane, Robin, Assistant Administrator, Security Technology, 
        Transportation Security Administration.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 17, 2010, ``An Assessment of Checkpoint 
Security: Are Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe?''
Kaniewski, Daniel, Deputy Director, Homeland Security Policy 
        Institute, The George Washington University.
      LECP&R, Mar. 17, 2009, ``PKEMRA Implementation of FEMA'S 
Preparedness and Response Mission.''
Kayyem, Juliette N., Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental 
        Affairs, Department of Homeland Security.
      LMI&O, Jul. 12, 2010, in New Orleans, LA, ``The 
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Chain of Command: An Examination of 
Information Sharing Practices During a Spill of National 
Significance.''
Kean, Thomas, Former Commission Chairman, The National 
        Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
      LFULL, May 19, 2010, ``Viewpoints on Homeland Security: 
A Discussion with the 9/11 Commissioners.''
Kelley, Colleen M., National President, National Treasury 
        Employees Union.
      LMI&O, Mar. 5, 2009, ``Putting People First: A Way 
Forward for the Homeland Security Workforce.''
      LFULL, Jul. 29, 2009, ``Beyond Readiness: An Examination 
of the Current Status and Future Outlook of the National 
Response to Pandemic Influenza.''
      LBM&GC, Oct. 22, 2009, ``Cargo Security at Land Ports of 
Entry: Are We Meeting the Challenge?''
Kelly, Ed, General Manager, Air Cargo, Transportation Security 
        Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 18, 2009, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: Can 
We Secure America's Skies?''
Kelly, Raymond W., Commissioner, New York Police Department.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 11, 2009, ``The Mumbai Attacks: A Wake-Up 
Call for America's Private Sector.''
Kennedy, Patrick F., Under Secretary, Management, Department of 
        State.
      LFULL, Jan. 27, 2010, ``Flight 253: Learning Lessons 
from an Averted Tragedy.''
Kephart, Janice, Director of National Security Policy, Center 
        for Immigration Studies.
      LBM&GC, July 22, 2010, ``Enhancing DHS' Efforts to 
Disrupt Alien Smuggling Across Our Borders.''
Kerwin, Donald M., Jr., Vice President for Programs, Migration 
        Policy Institute.
      LBM&GC, Dec. 3, 2009, ``Moving Toward More Effective 
Immigration Detention Management.''
Kibble, Kumar, Deputy Director, Office of Investigations, 
        Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Mar. 12, 2009, ``Border Violence: An Examination 
of DHS Strategies and Resources.''
      LBM&GC, Mar. 19, 2009, ``Human Trafficking: Recent 
Trends.''
      LBM&GC, Jul. 16, 2009, ``Combating Border Violence: The 
Role of Interagency Coordination in Investigations.''
      LBM&GC, Jul. 16, 2009, ``Combating Border Violence: The 
Role of Interagency Coordination in Investigations.''
King, Martha, Pilot.
      LTS&IP, Jul. 15, 2009, ``General Aviation Security: 
Assessing Risks and the Road Ahead.''
Kirk, Kevin, Michigan Department of Agriculture.
      LETC&S&T Jt. with the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, 
and Poultry of the Committee on Agriculture, May 5, 2009, 
``Review of the National Animal Identification System.''
Kish, Jim, Director, Technological Hazards Division, Federal 
        Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LECP&R, Jun. 15, 2010, ``Caring for Special Needs during 
Disasters: What's being done for Vulnerable Populations?''
Klein, Christian A., Executive Vice President, Aeronautical 
        Repair Station Association.
      LTS&IP, Nov. 18, 2009, ``Is the Flying Public Protected? 
An Assessment of Security at Foreign Repair Stations.''
Kostelnik, Michael C.,
     Major General, (Ret. USAF), Assistant Commissioner, Office 
of Air and Marine, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Jul. 15, 2010, ``The Role of Unmanned Aerial 
Systems in Border Security.''
Krikorian, Mark, Executive Director, Center for Immigration 
        Studies.
      LBM&GC, Dec. 3, 2009, ``Moving Toward More Effective 
Immigration Detention Management.''
Krohmer, Dr. Jon, Acting Assistant Secretary and Chief Medical 
        Officer, Office of Health Affairs, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LETC&S&T, June 9, 2009, ``The FY 2010 Budget for the 
Directorate for Science & Technology, the Office of Health 
Affairs, and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office.''
Krone, Roger A., President, Network and Space Systems, Boeing 
        Defense, Space and Security, the Boeing Company.
      LBM&GC and MI&O, Mar. 18, 2010, ``SBInet: Does it Pass 
the Border Security Test?''
      LMI&O and BM&GC, Jun. 17, 2010, ``SBI.net: Does it Pass 
the Border Security Test?''
Kubley, Don, President/CEO, InterShelter, Inc.
      LFULL, Jul. 8, 2009, ``FEMA Housing: An Examination of 
Current Problems and Innovative Solutions.''

                                  - L -

Lambert, Thomas C., Chief of Police, Senior Vice President for 
        Public Safety, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris 
        County, Texas.
      LTS&IP, Jul. 28, 2010, ``Lost in the Shuffle: Examining 
TSA's Management of Surface Transportation Security 
Inspectors.''
Langerman, Neal, Principle Scientist and CEO, Advanced Chemical 
        Safety, Inc.
      LFULL, Jun. 16, 2009, ``Chemical Facilities Anti-
Terrorism Act of 2009.''
Laskey, Mitchel J., President and CEO, Brijot Imaging Systems, 
        Inc.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 17, 2010, ``An Assessment of Checkpoint 
Security: Are Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe?''
LeGrande, Robert A., II, Founder, The Digital Decision, LLC.
      ECP&R, July 22, 2010, ``Interoperable Emergency 
Communications: Does the National Broadband Plan Meet the Needs 
of First Responders?''
Leech, John, Acting Director, Office of Counternarcotics 
        Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Mar. 12, 2009, ``Border Violence: An Examination 
of DHS Strategies and Resources.''
Leiter, Michael E., Director, National Counterterrorism Center.
      LFULL, Jan. 27, 2010, ``Flight 253: Learning Lessons 
from an Averted Tragedy.''
Leonhart, Michele, Acting Administrator, Drug Enforcement 
        Administration, Department of Justice.
      LBM&GC, Jul. 16, 2009, ``Combating Border Violence: The 
Role of Interagency Coordination in Investigations.''
Lewis, Jim, Project Director, Center for Strategic and 
        International Studies.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 10, 2009, ``Reviewing the Federal 
Cybersecurity Mission.''
Lewis, Robert, Director, Division of Materials Safety and State 
        Agreements, Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
      LETC&S&T, Sep. 14, 2009, ``Status Report on Federal and 
Local Efforts to Secure Radiological Sources.''
Liu, Amy, Deputy Director, Brookings Metropolitan Policy 
        Program, Brookings Institute.
      LECP&R, Mar. 3, 2009, ``FEMA's Gulf Coast Rebuilding 
Efforts: The Path Forward.''
Long, Brock, Director, Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 16, 2010, ``Ensuring Strong FEMA Regional 
Offices: An Examination of Resources and Responsibilities.''
Lord, Stephen, Director, Homeland Security & Justice Issues, 
        Government Accountability Office.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 18, 2009, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: Can 
We Secure America's Skies?''
      LMI&O, Jul. 23, 2009, ``Protecting the Protectors: 
Examining the Personnel Challenges Facing the Federal Air 
Marshal Service.''
      LTS&IP, Mar. 17, 2010, ``An Assessment of Checkpoint 
Security: Are Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe?''
      LTS&IP, Jun. 30, 2010, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: 
Remaining Steps to Secure Passenger Aircraft.''
Lurie, Nicole, MD, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and 
        Response, Department of Health and Human Services.
      LETC&S&T, Oct. 27, 2009, ``Real-Time Assessment of the 
Federal Response to Pandemic Influenza.''
Lute, Jane Holl, Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LFULL, Jul. 29, 2009, ``Beyond Readiness: An Examination 
of the Current Status and Future Outlook of the National 
Response to Pandemic Influenza.''
      LFULL, Oct. 14, 2009, ``Diversity at The Department of 
Homeland Security: Continuing Challenges and New 
Opportunities.''
      LFULL, Jan. 27, 2010, ``Flight 253: Learning Lessons 
from an Averted Tragedy.''
      LMI&O, Apr. 29, 2010, ``Laying the Framework for the 
Task Ahead: An Examination of the Department of Homeland 
Security's Quadrennial Homeland Security Review.''

                                  - M -

MacLeod-BallMichael W., Acting Director, American Civil 
        Liberties Union.
      LIIS&TRA, Dec. 15, 2009, ``Violent Extremism: How Are 
People Moved from Constitutionally-Protected Thought to Acts of 
Terrorism?''
Majkam, Joseph, Head of Fraud Control and Investigations, 
        Global Enterprise Risk, Visa Inc.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 31, 2009, ``Do the Payment Card Industry 
Data Standards Reduce Cybercrime?''
Manger, J. Thomas, Chief, Montgomery County Police Department, 
        State of Maryland.
      LFULL, Mar. 4, 2009, ``Examining 287(g): The Role of 
State and Local Law Enforcement in Immigration Law.''
Mann, Carlton I., Assistant Inspector General for Inspections, 
        Office of the Inspector General, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LTS&IP, Jul. 15, 2009, ``General Aviation Security: 
Assessing Risks and the Road Ahead.''
      LMI&O, Feb. 4, 2010, ``Furthering the Mission or Having 
Fun: Lax Travel Policies Costs DHS Millions.''
      LTS&IP, Jul. 28, 2010, ``Lost in the Shuffle: Examining 
TSA's Management of Surface Transportation Security 
Inspectors.''
Manning, Timothy, Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency 
        Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
      LECP&R, Oct. 1, 2009, ``Preparedness: State of Citizen 
and Community Preparedness.''
      LECP&R, Oct. 27, 2009, ``Preparedness: What has $29 
billion in homeland security grants bought and how do we 
know?''
Marsh, Lt. Derek, Co-Director, Orange County Human Trafficking 
        Task Force, Orange County California.
      LBM&GC, Mar. 19, 2009, ``Human Trafficking: Recent 
Trends.''
Martin, Kate, Director Center for National Security Studies.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 18, 2009, ``Homeland Security 
Intelligence: Its Relevance and Limitations.''
Maxwell, David, Director, Arkansas Department of Emergency 
        Management.
      LECP&R, Oct. 27, 2009, ``Preparedness: What has $29 
billion in homeland security grants bought and how do we 
know?''
May, James, President and Chief Executive Officer, Air 
        Transport Association.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 18, 2009, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: Can 
We Secure America's Skies?''
McClelland, Joe, Director of Reliability, Federal Energy 
        Regulatory Commission. I10      LETC&S&T, Jul. 21, 
        2009, ``Securing the Modern Electric Grid from Physical 
        and Cyber Attacks.''
McCormick, Michael W., Executive Director, National Business 
        Travel Association.
      LTS&IP, Sep. 30, 2009, ``The Future of the Registered 
Traveler Program.''
McDonald, Bill, Rancher, Douglas, Arizona.
      LBM&GC and the Committee on Foreign Affairs' 
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, May 27, 2010, ``U.S.-Mexico 
Security Cooperation: Next Steps for the Merida Initiative.''
McGinn, Dr. Tom, Chief Veterinarian, Director of Food, 
        Agriculture and Veterinary Defense, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LETC&S&T Jt. with the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, 
and Poultry of the Committee on Agriculture, May 5, 2009, 
``Review of the National Animal Identification System.''
McGurk, Sean, Director, Control Systems Security Program, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LETC&S&T, Jul. 21, 2009, ``Securing the Modern Electric 
Grid from Physical and Cyber Attacks.''
McJunkin, James W., Deputy Assistant Director, Counterterrorism 
        Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 11, 2009, ``The Mumbai Attacks: A Wake-Up 
Call for America's Private Sector.''
McMahon, Bill, Deputy Assistant Director, Bureau of Alcohol, 
        Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of 
        Justice.
      LBM&GC, Jul. 16, 2009, ``Combating Border Violence: The 
Role of Interagency Coordination in Investigations.''
McNamara, Joan, Commander, Los Angeles Police Department, Los 
        Angeles, State of California.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 18, 2009, ``Homeland Security 
Intelligence: Its Relevance and Limitations.''
McNamara, Thomas E., (Amb.), Program Manager, Information 
        Sharing Environment, Office of the Director of National 
        Intelligence.
      LIIS&TRA, Jul. 30, 2009, ``Beyond ISE Implementation: 
Exploring the Way Forward for Information Sharing.''
Meenan, John, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating 
        Officer, Air Transport Association.
      LTS&IP, Jun. 30, 2010, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: 
Remaining Steps to Secure Passenger Aircraft.''
Melson, Kenneth E., Acting Director, Bureau of Alcohol, 
        Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Department of 
        Justice.
      LBM&GC, Jul. 16, 2009, ``Combating Border Violence: The 
Role of Interagency Coordination in Investigations.''
Middleton, Mike, Executive Vice President, Secure Global 
        Logistics.
      LTS&IP, Jun. 30, 2010, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: 
Remaining Steps to Secure Passenger Aircraft.''
Miller, Brook, Vice President, Government Affairs, Smiths 
        Detection.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 17, 2010, ``An Assessment of Checkpoint 
Security: Are Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe?''
Miskin, Gene, Director, Office of Radiological Health, New York 
        City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
      LETC&S&T, Sep. 14, 2009, ``Status Report on Federal and 
Local Efforts to Secure Radiological Sources.''
Moore, Chris, Chairman, Teamsters Aircraft Mechanics Coalition, 
        International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
      LTS&IP, Nov. 18, 2009, ``Is the Flying Public Protected? 
An Assessment of Security at Foreign Repair Stations.''
Morris, Carter, Senior Vice President on Transportation Policy, 
        American Association of Airport Executives.
      LTS&IP, Sep. 30, 2009, ``The Future of the Registered 
Traveler Program.''
Morris, John, General Counsel, Center for Democracy and 
        Technology.
      LIIS&TRA, May 26, 2010, ``Internet Terror Recruitment 
and Tradecraft: How Can We Address an Evolving Tool While 
Protecting Free Speech?''
Morse, Reilly, Senior Attorney, Mississippi Center for Justice.
      LFULL, Jul. 8, 2009, ``FEMA Housing: An Examination of 
Current Problems and Innovative Solutions.''
Morton, John T., Assistant Secretary, U.S. Immigration and 
        Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Jun. 11, 2009, ``The FY 2010 Budget for 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border 
Protection, and the U.S. Coast Guard.''
      LBM&GC, Jul. 16, 2009, ``Combating Border Violence: The 
Role of Interagency Coordination in Investigations.''
      LFULL, Mar. 25, 2010, ``Visa Overstays: Can They be 
Eliminated?''
Mudd, John Philip, Senior Research Fellow, Counterterrorism 
        Strategy Initiative, New America Foundation.
      LIIS&TRA, May 26, 2010, ``Internet Terror Recruitment 
and Tradecraft: How Can We Address an Evolving Tool While 
Protecting Free Speech?''
Murch, Randall S., PhD, Associate Director, Research Program 
        Development, National Capital Region, Virginia 
        Polytechnic Institute and State University.
      LETC&S&T, Jun. 15, 2010, H.R. 5498, the ``WMD Prevention 
and Preparedness Act of 2010.''
Muth, Richard G., Executive Director, Maryland Emergency 
        Management Agency, State Emergency Operations Center.
      LFULL, Jul. 29, 2009, ``Beyond Readiness: An Examination 
of the Current Status and Future Outlook of the National 
Response to Pandemic Influenza.''

                                  - N -

Napolitano, Janet, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
      LFULL, Feb. 25, 2009, ``DHS: The Path Forward.''
      LFULL, May 13, 2009, ``The President's FY2010 Budget 
Request for the Department of Homeland Security.''
      LFULL, Feb. 25, 2009, ``The President's FY2011 Budget 
Request for the Department of Homeland Security.''
Naumann, Steve, Vice President of Wholesale Markets, 
        Representing Edison Electric Institute and Electric 
        Power Supply Association.
      LETC&S&T, Jul. 21, 2009, ``Securing the Modern Electric 
Grid from Physical and Cyber Attacks.''
Neffenger, Peter V., (RADM USCG) Deputy National Incident 
        Commander, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LMI&O, Jul. 12, 2010, in New Orleans, LA, ``The 
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Chain of Command: An Examination of 
Information Sharing Practices During a Spill of National 
Significance.''
      LFULL, Sep. 22, 2010, ``DHS Planning and Response: 
Preliminary Lessons from Deepwater Horizon.''
Negroponte, John D., Vice Chairman, McLarty Associate.
      LBM&GC and the Committee on Foreign Affairs' 
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, May 27, 2010, ``U.S.-Mexico 
Security Cooperation: Next Steps for the Merida Initiative.''
Nieto, Salvador, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Intelligence 
        and Operations Coordination, Customs and Border 
        Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Mar. 12, 2009, ``Border Violence: An Examination 
of DHS Strategies and Resources.''
Nojeim, Gregory T., Director, Project on Freedom, Security & 
        Technology, Center for Democracy & Technology.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 18, 2009, ``Homeland Security 
Intelligence: Its Relevance and Limitations.''
Norris, Ned, Jr., Chairman, Tohono O'odham Nation.
      LIIS&TRA, Apr. 1, 2009, ``The Future of Fusion Centers: 
Potential Promise and Dangers.''
Nystrom, Brittney, Senior Legal Advisor, National Immigration 
        Forum.
      LBM&GC, Dec. 3, 2009, ``Moving Toward More Effective 
Immigration Detention Management.''

                                  - O -

O'Connell, Maria Luisa, President, Border Trade Alliance.
      LBM&GC, May 7, 2009, ``Implementing the Western 
Hemisphere Travel Initiative at Land and Sea Ports: Are We 
Ready?''
O'Keefe, Michael, MD, President & Chief Executive Officer, 
        Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, 
        Pennsylvania.
      LMI&O, Jan. 25, 2010, in Danville, PA, ``Is the Medical 
Community Ready if Disaster or Terrorism Strikes: Closing the 
Gap in Medical Surge Capacity.''
O'Neil, Shannon K., Douglas Dillon Fellow for Latin America 
        Studies, Council on Foreign Relations.
      LBM&GC and the Committee on Foreign Affairs' 
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, May 27, 2010, ``U.S.-Mexico 
Security Cooperation: Next Steps for the Merida Initiative.''
O'Toole, Dr. Tara, Under Secretary for the Science and 
        Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 3, 2010, ``The Department of Homeland 
Security's Science and Technology Directorate.''
Olislagers, Robert, Executive Director, Centennial Airport.
      LTS&IP, Jul. 15, 2009, ``General Aviation Security: 
Assessing Risks and the Road Ahead.''
Owen, Todd, Executive Director, Cargo and Conveyance Security, 
        Office of Field Operations, Customs and Border 
        Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Oct. 22, 2009, ``Cargo Security at Land Ports of 
Entry: Are We Meeting the Challenge?''

                                  - P -

Palin, Philip J., Senior Fellow, National Institute for 
        Strategic Preparedness.
      LFULL, Apr. 2, 2009, ``Homeland Security Policymaking: 
HSC at a Crossroads and Presidential Study Directive 1.''
Pane, Gregg A., MD, Director, National Health Care Preparedness 
        Programs, Office of Preparedness and Emergency 
        Operations, Office of the Assistant Secretary for 
        Preparedness and Response, Department of Health and 
        Human Services.
      LMI&O, Jan. 25, 2010, in Danville, PA, ``Is the Medical 
Community Ready if Disaster or Terrorism Strikes: Closing the 
Gap in Medical Surge Capacity.''
Parfomak, Paul W., Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure 
        Policy, Congressional Research Service, The Library of 
        Congress.
      LMI&O, Apr. 19, 2010, field hearing Plant City, Florida, 
``Unclogging Pipeline Security: Are the Lines of Responsibility 
Clear?''
Parmer, Raymond R., Jr., Director, Office of International 
        Affairs, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Mar. 11, 2010, ``Visa Security and Passenger 
Pre-Screening Efforts in the Wake of Flight 253.''
Patalano, Alan, Fire Chief, Long Beach Fire Department, Long 
        Beach, California.
      LECP&R, Jun. 29, 2010, ``The Future of FEMA's Grant 
Programs Directorate.''
Pena, Alonzo R., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations, 
        U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC, Mar. 12, 2009, ``Border Violence: An Examination 
of DHS Strategies and Resources.''
      LBM&GC and the Committee on Foreign Affairs' 
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, May 27, 2010, ``U.S.-Mexico 
Security Cooperation: Next Steps for the Merida Initiative.''
Peters, Timothy E., Vice President and General Manager, Global 
        Security Systems, The Boeing Company.
      LBM&GC, Sep. 17, 2009, ``The Secure Border Initiative: 
SBInet Three Years Later.''
Pillar, Dr. Paul R., Professor and Director of Graduate 
        Studies, Security Studies Program, Georgetown 
        University.
      LIIS&TRA, Nov. 19, 2009, ``Reassessing the Evolving al-
Qa`ida Threat to the Homeland.''
Pistole, John S., Administrator, Transportation Security 
        Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
      LTS&IP, Sep. 23, 2010, ``Securing America's 
Transportation Systems: The Target of Terrorists and TSA's New 
Direction.''
Placido, Anthony, Assistant Administrator for Intelligence, 
        Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
      LBM&GC, Jul. 16, 2009, ``Combating Border Violence: The 
Role of Interagency Coordination in Investigations.''
Porter, Russell M., Director, State of Iowa Intelligence Fusion 
        Center.
      LIIS&TRA, Apr. 1, 2009, ``The Future of Fusion Centers: 
Potential Promise and Dangers.''
Potts, Eric R., Col. (Ret.), Interim Aviation Director, Houston 
        Airport System.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 17, 2010, ``An Assessment of Checkpoint 
Security: Are Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe?''
Powner, Dave, Director, Information Technology Management 
        Issues, Government Accountability Office.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 10, 2009, ``Reviewing the Federal 
Cybersecurity Mission.''

                                  - Q -

                                  - R -

Raisch, William G., Executive Director, International Center 
        for Enterprise Preparedness, New York University.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 11, 2009, ``The Mumbai Attacks: A Wake-Up 
Call for America's Private Sector.''
Ramirez, Deborah A., Prof. Executive Director, Partnering for 
        Prevention and Community Safety, Northeastern 
        University School of Law.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 17, 2010, ``Working with Communities to 
Disrupt Terror Plots.''
Reitinger, Philip R., Deputy Undersecretary, National 
        Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LTS&IP, Jun. 10, 2009, ``The FY 2010 Budget for the 
National Protection and Programs Directorate and the 
Transportation Security Administration.''
      LFULL, Jun. 16, 2009, ``Chemical Facilities Anti-
Terrorism Act of 2009.''
Richards, Anne L., Assistant Inspector General for Audits, 
        Office of the Inspector General, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LECP&R, Jun. 29, 2010, ``The Future of FEMA's Grant 
Programs Directorate.''
Riegle, Robert, Director, State and Local Program Office, 
        Office of Intelligence & Analysis, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LIIS&TRA, Apr. 1, 2009, ``The Future of Fusion Centers: 
Potential Promise and Dangers.''
Riggio, Michael, Counterterrorism Division, New York Police 
        Department.
      LETC&S&T, Sep. 14, 2009, ``Status Report on Federal and 
Local Efforts to Secure Radiological Sources.''
Riley, William, Acting Director, Office of State and Local 
        Coordination, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LFULL, Mar. 4, 2009, ``Examining 287(g): The Role of 
State and Local Law Enforcement in Immigration Law.''
Rininger, Braddon B., President, Brajo, Inc.
      LFULL, Jul. 8, 2009, ``FEMA Housing: An Examination of 
Current Problems and Innovative Solutions.''
Roach, Robert, Jr., General Vice President, International 
        Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.
      LTS&IP, Nov. 18, 2009, ``Is the Flying Public Protected? 
An Assessment of Security at Foreign Repair Stations.''
Rogalski, Jeremy, Investigative Reporter, KHOU-TV.
      LTS&IP, Jul. 15, 2009, ``General Aviation Security: 
Assessing Risks and the Road Ahead.''
Rogers, Ron, Assistant Chief - Administration, Hillsborough 
        County Fire Rescue, Tampa, Florida.
      LMI&O, Apr. 19, 2010, field hearing Plant City, Florida, 
``Unclogging Pipeline Security: Are the Lines of Responsibility 
Clear?''
Romero, Anthony, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties 
        Union.
      LIIS&TRA, May 26, 2010, ``Internet Terror Recruitment 
and Tradecraft: How Can We Address an Evolving Tool While 
Protecting Free Speech?''
Rossides, Gale D., Acting Administrator, Transportation 
        Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LTS&IP, Jun. 10, 2009, ``The FY 2010 Budget for the 
National Protection and Programs Directorate and the 
Transportation Security Administration.''
      LFULL, Oct. 14, 2009, ``Diversity at The Department of 
Homeland Security: Continuing Challenges and New 
Opportunities.''
      LTS&IP, Dec. 16, 2009, ``Has the TSA Breach Jeopardized 
National Security? An Examination of What Happened and Why.''
Rotenberg, Marc, Executive Director, Electronic Privacy 
        Information Center.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 17, 2010, ``An Assessment of Checkpoint 
Security: Are Our Airports Keeping Passengers Safe?''
Roth, Marcie, Senior Advisor on Disability Issues, Federal 
        Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LECP&R, Jun. 15, 2010, ``Caring for Special Needs during 
Disasters: What's being done for Vulnerable Populations?''
Rothe-Smith, Diana, Executive Director, National Voluntary 
        Organizations Active in Disasters.
      LECP&R, Jun. 15, 2010, ``Caring for Special Needs during 
Disasters: What's being done for Vulnerable Populations?''
Rufe, Roger T., Jr., Vice Admiral (USCG Ret), Director, Office 
        of Operations Coordination, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LBM&GC, Mar. 12, 2009, ``Border Violence: An Examination 
of DHS Strategies and Resources.''
Russell, Stephen, Chairman and CEO, Celadon Group, Inc., 
        testifying on behalf of the American Trucking 
        Associations.
      LBM&GC, Oct. 22, 2009, ``Cargo Security at Land Ports of 
Entry: Are We Meeting the Challenge?''
Russell, Tony, Regional Administrator, FEMA Region 6, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 16, 2010, ``Ensuring Strong FEMA Regional 
Offices: An Examination of Resources and Responsibilities.''
Russo, Robert, Director, Payment Card Industry Data Security 
        Standards Council.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 31, 2009, ``Do the Payment Card Industry 
Data Standards Reduce Cybercrime?''

                                  - S -

Salahi, Michaele, Private Citizen.
      LFULL, Jan. 20, 2010, ``The United States Secret Service 
and Presidential Protection: An Examination of a System 
Failure.''
Salahi, Tareq, Private Citizen.
      LFULL, Jan. 20, 2010, ``The United States Secret Service 
and Presidential Protection: An Examination of a System 
Failure.''
Sammon, John, Assistant Administrator, Transportation Sector 
        Network Management, Transportation Security 
        Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
      LTS&IP, Jul. 15, 2009, ``General Aviation Security: 
Assessing Risks and the Road Ahead.''
      LTS&IP, Sep. 30, 2009, ``The Future of the Registered 
Traveler Program.''
      LTS&IP, Jun. 30, 2010, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: 
Remaining Steps to Secure Passenger Aircraft.''
Schaffer, Greg, Assistant Secretary, Cybersecurity and 
        Communications, Department of Homeland Security.
      LFULL, Jun. 16, 2010, ``Cybersecurity: DHS' Role, 
Federal Efforts and National Policy.''
      ECP&R, Jul. 22, 2010, ``Interoperable Emergency 
Communications: Does the National Broadband Plan Meet the Needs 
of First Responders?''
Schenkel, Gary W., Director, Federal Protective Service, 
        National Protection and Programs Directorate, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LFULL, Apr. 14, 2010, ``Federal Protective Service: 
Would Federalization of Guards Improve Security at Critical 
Facilities?''
Schlanger, Margo, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LIIS&TRA, Mar. 17, 2010, ``Working with Communities to 
Disrupt Terror Plots.''
Schriro, Dr. Dora, Commissioner, New York City Department of 
        Correction.
      LBM&GC, Dec. 3, 2009, ``Moving Toward More Effective 
Immigration Detention Management.''
Scovel, Calvin L., III, Inspector General, Department of 
        Transportation.
Serino, Richard, Deputy Administrator, Federal Emergency 
        Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
      LETC&S&T, Oct. 27, 2009, ``Real-Time Assessment of the 
Federal Response to Pandemic Influenza.''
Sheely, Kenneth, Associate Assistant Deputy Administrator for 
        Global Threat Reduction, National Nuclear Security 
        Administration, Department of Energy.
      LETC&S&T, Sep. 14, 2009, ``Status Report on Federal and 
Local Efforts to Secure Radiological Sources.''
Sherry, Peggy, Acting Chief Financial Office, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LMI&O, Oct. 29, 2009, ``Creating `One DHS' Part I: 
Standardizing Department of Homeland Security Financial 
Management.''
Silver, Mariko, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy/Acting 
        Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LBM&GC and the Committee on Foreign Affairs' 
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, May 27, 2010, ``U.S.-Mexico 
Security Cooperation: Next Steps for the Merida Initiative.''
Skiendzielewski, John J., MD, Director, Emergency Medicine 
        Services, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, 
        Pennsylvania.
      LMI&O, Jan. 25, 2010, in Danville, PA, ``Is the Medical 
Community Ready if Disaster or Terrorism Strikes: Closing the 
Gap in Medical Surge Capacity.''
Skinner, Richard L., Inspector General, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LECP&R, Mar. 17, 2009, ``PKEMRA Implementation of FEMA'S 
Preparedness and Response Mission.''
      LFULL, Jul. 8, 2009, ``FEMA Housing: An Examination of 
Current Problems and Innovative Solutions.''
      LFULL, Mar. 25, 2010, ``Visa Overstays: Can They be 
Eliminated?''
      LFULL, Jun. 16, 2010, ``Cybersecurity: DHS' Role, 
Federal Efforts and National Policy.''
      LFULL, Sep. 22, 2010, ``DHS Planning and Response: 
Preliminary Lessons from Deepwater Horizon.''
Smith, Dr. David C., Assistant Director, Division of Animal 
        Industry, New York State Department of Agriculture and 
        Markets.
      LETC&S&T Jt. with the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, 
and Poultry of the Committee on Agriculture, May 5, 2009, 
``Review of the National Animal Identification System.''
Smith, Eric, Assistant Administrator, Logistics Management 
        Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LECP&R, Sep. 29, 2010, ``Emergency Logistics Management: 
Transforming the Delivery of Disaster Relief for the 21st 
Century.''
Smith, Jeffrey H., Steering Committee, Markle Foundation.
      LIIS&TRA, Jul. 30, 2009, ``Beyond ISE Implementation: 
Exploring the Way Forward for Information Sharing.''
Smith, Wendy, Assistant City Manager, McAllen, Texas.
      LECP&R, Oct. 1, 2009, ``Preparedness: State of Citizen 
and Community Preparedness.''
Snyder, James, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Infrastructure 
        Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LTS&IP, Mar. 11, 2009, ``The Mumbai Attacks: A Wake-Up 
Call for America's Private Sector.''
Soler, Fernando, Owner, S.O.S. Global Express.
      LTS&IP, Jun. 30, 2010, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: 
Remaining Steps to Secure Passenger Aircraft.''
Spence, Dr. Carmen J., Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army-
        Elimination of Chemical Weapons, United States Army, 
        Department of Defense.
      LECP&R, Jun. 15, 2010, ``Caring for Special Needs during 
Disasters: What's being done for Vulnerable Populations?''
Springer, Christine Gibbs, Dr, National Academy of Public 
        Administration.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 16, 2010, ``Ensuring Strong FEMA Regional 
Offices: An Examination of Resources and Responsibilities.''
Stana, Richard, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, 
        Government Accountability Office.
      LFULL, Mar. 4, 2009, ``Examining 287(g): The Role of 
State and Local Law Enforcement in Immigration Law.''
      LBM&GC, Sep. 17, 2009, ``The Secure Border Initiative: 
SBInet Three Years Later.''
      LBM&GC, July 22, 2010, ``Enhancing DHS' Efforts to 
Disrupt Alien Smuggling Across Our Borders.''
Steinhardt, Bernice, Director, Strategic Issues, Government 
        Accountability Office.
      LFULL, Jul. 29, 2009, ``Beyond Readiness: An Examination 
of the Current Status and Future Outlook of the National 
Response to Pandemic Influenza.''
Steir, Max, President and CEO, Partnership for Public Service.
      LMI&O, Mar. 5, 2009, ``Putting People First: A Way 
Forward for the Homeland Security Workforce.''
Stern, Warren M., Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LETC&S&T, Sep. 30, 2010, ``The Domestic Nuclear 
Detection Office: Can It Overcome Past Problems and Chart a New 
Direction?''
Sullivan, Mark, Director, U.S. Secret Service, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LFULL, Oct. 14, 2009, ``Diversity at The Department of 
Homeland Security: Continuing Challenges and New 
Opportunities.''
      LFULL, Dec. 3, 2009, FULL, ``The United States Secret 
Service and Presidential Protection: An Examination of a System 
Failure.''

                                  - T -

Taffaro, Craig Paul,, Jr., President, St. Bernard Parish, 
        Louisiana.
      LFULL, Sep. 22, 2010, ``DHS Planning and Response: 
Preliminary Lessons from Deepwater Horizon.''
Talent, Jim, Former Commission Vice-Chairman of the Commission 
        for the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction 
        Proliferation and Terrorism.
      LFULL, Apr. 21, 2010, ``Viewpoints on Homeland Security: 
A Discussion with the WMD Commissioners.''
Taylor, James L., Deputy Inspector General, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LMI&O, Oct. 29, 2009, ``Creating `One DHS' Part I: 
Standardizing Department of Homeland Security Financial 
Management.''
Thomas, Lyda Ann, Mayor, City of Galveston, Texas.
      LECP&R, Mar. 3, 2009, ``FEMA's Gulf Coast Rebuilding 
Efforts: The Path Forward.''
Tierney, MaryAnn, Deputy Managing Director, Office of Emergency 
        Management, City of Philadelphia.
      LECP&R, Jun. 29, 2010, ``The Future of FEMA's Grant 
Programs Directorate.''
Townley, Alison, Principal, Henry Incorporated.
      LTS&IP, Sep. 30, 2009, ``The Future of the Registered 
Traveler Program.''
Townsend, Frances Fragos, Former Homeland Security and 
        Counterterrorism Advisor to the President.
      LFULL, Apr. 2, 2009, ``Homeland Security Policymaking: 
HSC at a Crossroads and Presidential Study Directive 1.''
Troupe, Mary, Executive Director, Mississippi Coalition of 
        Citizens with Disabilities.
      LECP&R, Mar. 17, 2009, ``PKEMRA Implementation of FEMA'S 
Preparedness and Response Mission.''

                                  - U -

                                  - V -

Van Tine, Mark, President and CEO, Jeppessen, Inc.
      LTS&IP, Jul. 15, 2009, ``General Aviation Security: 
Assessing Risks and the Road Ahead.''

                                  - W -

Wagner, Caryn A., Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence and 
        Analysis, Department of Homeland Security.
      LIIS&TRA, May 12, 2010, ``A DHS Intelligence Enterprise: 
Still Just a Vision or Reality?''
      LIIS&TRA, Sep. 29, 2010, ``Is the Office of Intelligence 
and Analysis Adequately Connected to the Broader Homeland 
Communities?''
Wainstein, Kenneth L., Former Homeland Security and 
        Counterterrorism Advisor to the President.
      LFULL, Apr. 2, 2009, ``Homeland Security Policymaking: 
HSC at a Crossroads and Presidential Study Directive 1.''
Walke, James, Acting Assistant Administrator, FEMA's Disaster 
        Assistance Directorate, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LECP&R, Mar. 3, 2009, ``FEMA's Gulf Coast Rebuilding 
Efforts: The Path Forward.''
Weine, Dr. Stevan, Professor of Psychiatry, University of 
        Illinois at Chicago.
      LIIS&TRA, Dec. 15, 2009, ``Violent Extremism: How Are 
People Moved from Constitutionally-Protected Thought to Acts of 
Terrorism?''
Wiese, Jeffrey, Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety, 
        Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 
        Department of Transportation.
      LMI&O, Apr. 19, 2010, field hearing Plant City, Florida, 
``Unclogging Pipeline Security: Are the Lines of Responsibility 
Clear?''
Wilshusen, Gregory, Director, Information Technology, 
        Government Accountability Office.
      LFULL, Jun. 16, 2010, ``Cybersecurity: DHS' Role, 
Federal Efforts and National Policy.''
Winkowski, Thomas, S., Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field 
        Operations, Customs and Border Protection.
      LBM&GC, May 7, 2009, ``Implementing the Western 
Hemisphere Travel Initiative at Land and Sea Ports: Are We 
Ready?''
      LBM&GC, Mar. 11, 2010, ``Visa Security and Passenger 
Pre-Screening Efforts in the Wake of Flight 253.''
Wright, David L., President, American Federation of Government 
        Employees - Local 918.
      LFULL, Nov. 17, 2009,``Federal Protective Service: Will 
Continuing Challenges Weaken Transition and Impede Progress?''
Wright, David L., President, National FPS Union.
      LFULL, Apr. 14, 2010, ``Federal Protective Service: 
Would Federalization of Guards Improve Security at Critical 
Facilities?''

                                  - X -

                                  - Y -

Yoran, Amit, Chairman and CEO, NetWitness Corporation.
      LETC&S&T, Mar. 10, 2009, ``Reviewing the Federal 
Cybersecurity Mission.''

                                  - Z -

Zielinski, Harald, Head of Security and Environmental 
        Management, Lufthansa Airlines Cargo.
      LTS&IP, Jun. 30, 2010, ``100% Air Cargo Screening: 
Remaining Steps to Secure Passenger Aircraft.''
Zogby, James J., PhD., President, Arab American Institute.
      LIIS&TRA, Dec. 15, 2009, ``Violent Extremism: How Are 
People Moved from Constitutionally-Protected Thought to Acts of 
Terrorism?''
                              APPENDIX IX

                            Printed Hearings

 
      Number                     Title                       Date
 
111-1               ``DHS: The Path Forward.''       February 25, 2009
                    Full Committee
 
111-2               ``FEMA's Gulf Coast Rebuilding   March 3, 2009
                     Efforts: The Path Forward.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness
                     and Response
 
111-3               ``Examining 2879g0: The Role of  March 4, 2009
                     State and Local Law
                     Enforcement in Immigration
                     Law.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-4               ``Putting People First: A Way    March 5, 2009
                     Forward for the Homeland
                     Security Workforce.''
                    Subcommittee on Management,
                     Investigations, and Oversight
 
111-5               ``Reviewing the Federal          March 10, 2009
                     Cybersecurity Mission.''
                    Subcommittee on Emerging
                     Threats, Cybersecurity, and
                     Science and Technology
 
111-6               ``The Mumbai Attacks: A Wake-Up  March 11, 2009
                     Call for America's Private
                     Sector.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security and Infrastructure
                     Protection
 
111-7               ``Border Violence: An            March 12, 2009
                     Examination of DHS Strategies
                     and Resources.''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism
 
111-8               ``PKEMRA Implementation: An      March 17, 2009
                     Examination of FEMA's
                     Preparedness and Response
                     Mission.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response
 
111-9               ``Homeland Security              March 18, 2009
                     Intelligence: Its Relevance
                     and Limitations.''
                    Subcommittee on Intelligence,
                     Information Sharing, and
                     Terrorism Risk Assessment
 
111-10              ``100% Air Cargo Screening: Can  March 18, 2009
                     We Secure America's Skies?''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security and Infrastructure
                     Protection
 
111-11              ``Human Trafficking: Recent      March 19, 2009
                     Trends''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism
 
111-12              ``Consolidating DHS: An Update   March 26, 2009
                     on the St. Elizabeth's
                     Project.''
                    Subcommittee on Management,
                     Investigations, and Oversight
 
111-13              ``Examining Preparedness and     March 31, 2009
                     Coordination Efforts of First
                     Responders Along the Southwest
                     Border.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response
 
111-14              ``Do the Payment Card Industry   March 31, 2009
                     Data Standards Reduce
                     Cybercrime?''
                    Subcommittee on Emerging
                     Threats, Cybersecurity, and
                     Science and Technology
 
111-15              ``The Future of Fusion Centers:  April 1, 2009
                     Potential Promise and
                     Dangers.''
                    Subcommittee on Intelligence,
                     Information Sharing, and
                     Terrorism Risk Assessment
 
111-16              ``Homeland Security
                     Policymaking: HSC at a
                     Crossroads and Presidential
                     Study Directive 1.''
                    Full Committee
                                                     April 2, 2009
111-17              ``Review of the National Animal  May 5, 2009
                     Identification System.''
                    Subcommittee on Emerging
                     Threats, Cybersecurity, and
                     Science and Technology and the
                     Subcommittee on Livestock,
                     Dairy, and Poultry of the
                     Committee on Agriculture
 
111-18              ``Implementing the Western       May 7, 2009
                     Hemisphere Travel Initiative
                     at Land and Sea Ports: Are We
                     Ready?''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism
 
111-19              ``The President's FY 2010        May 13, 2009
                     Budget Request for the
                     Department of Homeland
                     Security.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-20              ``The FY 2010 Budget for         June 4, 2009
                     Departmental Management and
                     Operations at DHS''
                    Subcommittee on Management,
                     Investigations, and Oversight
 
111-21              ``The FY 2010 Budget for the     June 9, 2009
                     Federal Emergency Management
                     Agency.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response
 
111-22              ``The FY 2010 Budget for the     June 9, 2009
                     Directorate for Science &
                     Technology, the Office of
                     Health Affairs, and the
                     Domestic Nuclear Detection
                     Office.''
                    Subcommittee on Emerging
                     Threats, Cybersecurity, and
                     Science and Technology
 
111-23              ``The FY 2010 Budget for the     June 10, 2009
                     National Protection and
                     Programs Directorate and the
                     Transportation Security
                     Administration.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security and Infrastructure
                     Protection
 
111-24              ``The FY 2010 Budget for         June 11, 2009
                     Immigration and Customs
                     Enforcement, Customs and
                     Border Protection, and the
                     U.S. Coast Guard.''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism
 
111-25              H.R. 2868, the ``Chemical        June 16, 2009
                     Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of
                     2009.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-26              ``FY2010 Budget for the Office   June 24, 2009.
                     of Intelligence and Analysis
                     of the Department of Homeland
                     Security.''
                    Subcommittee on Intelligence,
                     Information Sharing, and
                     Terrorism Risk Assessment
 
111-27              ``FEMA Housing: An Examination   July 8, 2009
                     of Current Problems and
                     Innovative Solutions.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-28              ``General Aviation Security:     July 15, 2009
                     Assessing Risks and the Road
                     Ahead.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security and Infrastructure
                     Protection
 
111-29              ``Combating Border Violence:     July 16, 2009
                     The Role of Interagency
                     Coordination in
                     Investigations.''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism
 
111-30              ``Securing the Modern Electric   July 21, 2009
                     Grid from Physical and Cyber
                     Attacks.''
                    Subcommittee on Emerging
                     Threats, Cybersecurity, and
                     Science and Technology
 
111-31              ``Protecting the Protectors:     July 23, 2009
                     Examining the Personnel
                     Challenges Facing the Federal
                     Air Marshal Service.''
                    Subcommittee on Management,
                     Investigations, and Oversight
 
111-32              ``Beyond Readiness: An           July 29, 2009
                     Examination of the Current
                     Status and Future Outlook of
                     the National Response to
                     Pandemic Influenza.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-33              ``Beyond ISE Implementation:     July 30, 2009
                     Exploring the Way Forward for
                     Information Sharing.''
                    Subcommittee on Intelligence,
                     Information Sharing, and
                     Terrorism Risk Assessment
 
111-34              ``Status Report on Federal and   September 14, 2009
                     Local Efforts to Secure          (Brooklyn, NY)
                     Radiological Sources.''
                    Subcommittee on Emerging
                     Threats, Cybersecurity, and
                     Science and Technology
 
111-35              ``The Secure Border Initiative:  September 17, 2009
                     SBInet Three Years Later.''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism
 
111-36              ``I&A Reconceived: Defining a    September 24, 2009
                     Homeland Security Intelligence
                     Role.''
                    Subcommittee on Intelligence,
                     Information Sharing, and
                     Terrorism Risk Assessment
 
111-37              ``The Future of the Registered   September 30, 2009
                     Traveler Program.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security and Infrastructure
                     Protection
 
111-38              ``Preparedness:''                ...................
                      ``State of Citizen and         October 1, 2009
                     Community Preparedness.''       ...................
                      ``What Has $29 Billion in      October 27, 2009
                     Homeland Security Grants
                     Bought and How Do We Know?''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response
 
111-39              ``Diversity at The Department    October 14, 2009
                     of Homeland Security:
                     Continuing Challenges and New
                     Opportunities.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-40              ``Cargo Security at Land Ports   October 22, 2009
                     of Entry: Are We Meeting the
                     Challenge?''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism
 
111-41              ``Real-Time Assessment of the    October 27, 2009
                     Federal Response to Pandemic
                     Influenza.''
                    Subcommittee on Emerging
                     Threats, Cybersecurity, and
                     Science, and Technology
 
111-42              ``Creating `One DHS'''           ...................
                    Part 1 - Standardizing           October 29, 2009
                     Department of Homeland
                     Security Financial
                     Management.''
                    Subcommittee on Management,
                     Investigations, and Oversight
 
111-43              ``Federal Protective Service:    November 18, 2009
                     Will Continuing Challenges
                     Weaken Transition and Impede
                     Progress?''
                    Full Committee
 
111-44              ``Is the Flying Public           November 18, 2009
                     Protected? An Assessment of
                     Security at Foreign Repair
                     Stations.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security and Infrastructure
                     Protection
 
111-45              ``Reassessing the Evolving al-   November 19, 2009
                     Qa`ida Threat to the
                     Homeland.''
                    Subcommittee on Intelligence,
                     Information Sharing, and
                     Terrorism Risk Assessment
 
111-46              ``The United States Secret       December 3, 2009
                     Service and Presidential        January 20, 2010
                     Protection: An Examination of
                     a System Failure.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-47              ``Moving Toward More Effective   December 10, 2009
                     Immigration Detention
                     Management.''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism
 
111-48              ``Violent Extremism: How Are     December 15, 2009
                     People Moved from
                     Constitutionally-Protected
                     Thought to Acts of
                     Terrorism?''
                    Subcommittee on Intelligence,
                     Information Sharing and
                     Terrorism Risk Assessment
 
111-49              ``Has the TSA Breach             December 16, 2009
                     Jeopardized National Security?
                     An Examination of What
                     Happened and Why.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security and Infrastructure
                     Protection
 
111-50              ``Is the Medical Community       January 25, 2010
                     Ready if Disaster or Terrorism   (Danville, PA)
                     Strikes: Closing the Gap in
                     Medical Surge Capacity.''
                    Subcommittee on Management,
                     Investigations, and Oversight
 
111-51              ``Flight 253: Learning Lessons   January 27, 2010
                     from an Averted Tragedy.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-52              ``Furthering the Mission or      February 4, 2010
                     Having Fun: Lax Travel
                     Policies Cost DHS Millions.''
                    Subcommittee on Management,
                     Investigations, and Oversight
 
111-53              ``The President's FY 2011        February 25, 2010
                     Budget Request for the
                     Department of Homeland
                     Security.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-54              ``The Department of Homeland     March 3, 2010
                     Security's Science and
                     Technology Directorate.''
                    Subcommittee on Emerging
                     Threats, Cybersecurity, and
                     Science and Technology
 
111-55              ``Visa Security and Passenger    March 11, 2010
                     Pre-Screening Efforts in the
                     Wake of Flight 253.''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism
 
111-56              ``Ensuring Strong FEMA Regional  March 16, 2010
                     Offices: An Examination of
                     Resources and
                     Responsibilities.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response
 
111-57              ``An Assessment of Checkpoint    March 17, 2010
                     Security: Are Our Airports
                     Keeping Passengers Safe?''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security and Infrastructure
                     Protection
 
111-58              ``Working with Communities to    March 17, 2010
                     Disrupt Terror Plots.''
                    Subcommittee on Intelligence,
                     Information Sharing, and
                     Terrorism Risk Assessment
 
111-59              ``SBInet: Does it Pass the       March 18, 2010
                     Border Security Test?''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism and the
                     Subcommittee on Management,
                     Investigations, and Oversight
 
111-60              ``Visa Overstays: Can They be    March 25, 2010
                     Eliminated?''
                    Full Committee
 
111-61              ``Federal Protective Service:    April 14, 2010
                     Would Federalization of Guards
                     Improve Security at Critical
                     Facilities?''
                    Full Committee
 
111-62              ``Unclogging Pipeline Security:  April 19, 2010
                     Are the Lines of                 (Plant City, FL)
                     Responsibility Clear?''
                    Subcommittee on Management,
                     Investigations and Oversight
 
111-63              ``Viewpoints on Homeland         ...................
                     Security''                      April 21, 2010
                    ``A Discussion with the WMD      May 19, 2010
                     Commissioners.''
                    ``A Discussion with the 9/11
                     Commissioners.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-64              ``FEMA's FY 2011 Priorities and  April 27, 2010
                     Beyond: Aligning Budget,
                     Mission, and Vision.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response
 
111-65              ``Laying the Framework for the   April 29, 2010
                     Task Ahead: An Examination of
                     the Department of Homeland
                     Security's Quadrennial
                     Homeland Security Review.''
                    Subcommittee on Management,
                     Investigations, and Oversight
 
111-66              ``A DHS Intelligence             May 12, 2010
                     Enterprise: Still Just a
                     Vision or Reality?''
                    Subcommittee on Intelligence,
                     Information Sharing and
                     Terrorism Risk Assessment
 
111-67              ``Internet Terror Recruitment    May 26, 2010
                     and Tradecraft: How Can We
                     Address an Evolving Tool While
                     Protecting Free Speech?''
                    Subcommittee on Intelligence,
                     Information Sharing, and
                     Terrorism Risk Assessment
 
111-68              ``U.S.-Mexico Security           May 27, 2010
                     Cooperation: Next Steps for
                     the Merida Initiative.''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism and the
                     Committee on Foreign Affairs
                     Subcommittee on Western
                     Hemisphere
 
111-69              ``Caring for Special Needs       June 15, 2010
                     during Disasters: What's being
                     done for Vulnerable
                     Populations?''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response
 
111-70              H.R. 5498, the ``WMD Prevention  June 15, 2010
                     and Preparedness Act of
                     2010.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response.
 
111-71              ``Cybersecurity: DHS' Role,      June 16, 2010
                     Federal Efforts and National
                     Policy.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-72              ``The Future of FEMA's Grant     June 29, 2010
                     Programs Directorate.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response
 
111-73              ``100% Air Cargo Screening:      June 30, 2010
                     Remaining Steps to Secure
                     Passenger Aircraft.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security and Infrastructure
                     Protection
 
111-74              ``The Deepwater Horizon Oil      July 12, 2010 (New
                     Spill Chain of Command: An       Orleans, LA)
                     Examination of Information
                     Sharing Practices During a
                     Spill of National
                     Significance.''
                    Subcommittee on Management,
                     Investigations, and Oversight
 
111-75              ``The Role of Unmanned Aerial    July 15, 2010
                     Systems in Border Security.''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism
 
111-76              ``Enhancing DHS' Efforts to      July 22, 2010
                     Disrupt Alien Smuggling Across
                     Our Borders.''
                    Subcommittee on Border,
                     Maritime, and Global
                     Counterterrorism
 
111-77              ``Interoperable Emergency        July 27, 2010
                     Communications: Does the
                     National Broadband Plan Meet
                     the Needs of First
                     Responders?''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response
 
111-78              ``Lost in the Shuffle:           July 28, 2010
                     Examining TSA's Management of
                     Surface Transportation
                     Security Inspectors.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security and Infrastructure
                     Protection
 
111-79              ``The Evolving Nature of         September 15, 2010
                     Terrorism - Nine Years after
                     the 9/11 Attacks.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-80              ``DHS Planning and Response:     September 22, 2010
                     Preliminary Lessons from
                     Deepwater Horizon.''
                    Full Committee
 
111-81              ``Securing America's             September 23, 2010
                     Transportation Systems: The
                     Target of Terrorists and TSA's
                     New Direction.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security and Infrastructure
                     Protection
 
111-82              ``Emergency Logistics            September 29, 2010
                     Management: Transforming the
                     Delivery of Disaster Relief
                     for the 21st Century.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response
 
111-83              ``Is the Office of Intelligence  September 29, 2010.
                     and Analysis Adequately
                     Connected to the Broader
                     Homeland Communities?''
                    Subcommittee on Intelligence,
                     Information Sharing, and
                     Terrorism Risk Assessment
 

                               APPENDIX X

                            Committee Print

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111-A..................................  Compilation of Homeland
                                          Security Related Executive
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                              APPENDIX XI

                    Summary of Committee Activities

                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

Total Bills Referred to Committee................................   152
Public Laws......................................................    14
Bills Reported to the House......................................    18

Hearings Held:
    Days of Hearings.............................................    87
        Full Committee...........................................    20
        Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
          Terrorism Risk Assessment..............................    11
        Subcommittee on Transportation Security and 
          Infrastructure Protection..............................    11
        Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
          Counterterrorism.......................................    14
        Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight    12
        Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
          Science and Technology.................................    10
        Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, 
          and Response...........................................    12

    Witnesses:
        Full Committee...........................................    77
        Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
          Terrorism Risk Assessment..............................    41
        Subcommittee on Transportation Security and 
          Infrastructure Protection..............................    55
        Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
          Counterterrorism.......................................    63
        Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight    45
        Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
          Science and Technology.................................    48
        Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, 
          and Response...........................................    43
        Total Persons Testifying.................................   330

Markups and Business Meetings Held (Days):
        Full Committee...........................................    14
        Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
          Terrorism Risk Assessment..............................     0
        Subcommittee on Transportation Security and 
          Infrastructure Protection..............................     1
        Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
          Counterterrorism.......................................     1
        Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight     0
        Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
          Science and Technology.................................     1
        Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, 
          and Response...........................................     1
                            ADDITIONAL VIEWS

Additional Views of the Republican Members of the Committee on Homeland 
                                Security

                              INTRODUCTION

    Throughout the 111th Congress, the Republican Members of 
the Committee on Homeland Security (Committee) continued their 
aggressive oversight of the Department of Homeland Security 
(Department or DHS) and the Nation's overall homeland security 
operations. Through the introduction of numerous bills and 
resolutions, briefing and hearing requests, and oversight 
letters Republican Members conducted oversight and offered 
solutions to address many important security problems facing 
the United States.
    Despite the achievements detailed further below, Republican 
Members of the Committee were disappointed that the Committee's 
Oversight Plan adopted at the beginning of the 111th Congress 
omitted important security issues that were included in 
previous Oversight Plans in the 109th and 110th Congresses. 
Omitted topics include oversight of the Department's efforts to 
achieve operational control of the border, the National Bio- 
and Agro-defense Facility, terrorist watch lists, regulation of 
chemical facilities, and important intelligence and information 
sharing provisions required in the Implementing Recommendations 
of the 9/11 Commission Act (P.L. 110-53). Unfortunately, even 
with a less rigorous Oversight Plan, the Democratic Majority 
did not consider many of the items that were included in the 
Plan.
    The Republican Members of the Committee look forward to 
working in a bipartisan manner to conduct more rigorous 
homeland security oversight in the 112th Congress.

              PASSAGE OF REPUBLICAN SPONSORED LEGISLATION

    Republican Members of the Committee are pleased the 
Committee considered and passed the following Republican-
introduced measures:
      LH.R. 549, the National Bombing Prevention Act, a bill 
        authorizing the Office for Bombing Prevention, 
        introduced by Ranking Member King;
      LH.R. 1148, a bill requiring the Secretary of Homeland 
        Security to conduct a program in the maritime 
        environment for the mobile biometric identification of 
        suspected individuals, including terrorists, to enhance 
        border security, introduced by Subcommittee on 
        Management, Investigations, and Oversight Ranking 
        Member Gus Bilirakis;
      LH.R. 1178, a bill directing the Comptroller General to 
        conduct a study on the use of Civil Air Patrol 
        personnel and resources to support homeland security 
        missions, introduced by Subcommittee on Transportation 
        Security and Infrastructure Protection Ranking Member 
        Charlie Dent;
      LH.R. 2611, a bill authorizing the Securing the Cities 
        Initiative, introduced by Ranking Member King;
      LH.R. 3963, the Criminal Investigative Training 
        Restoration Act, a bill to require federal air marshals 
        to complete criminal investigative training, introduced 
        by Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and 
        Science, and Technology Ranking Member Dan Lungren;
      LH.R. 3978, the First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training 
        Resources Act, a bill authorizing the Secretary of 
        Homeland Security to accept and use gifts for otherwise 
        authorized activities of the Center for Domestic 
        Preparedness that are related to preparedness for and 
        response to terrorism, introduced by Subcommittee on 
        Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response 
        Ranking Member Mike Rogers;
      LH.R. 5105, a bill establishing a Chief Veterinary 
        Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, 
        introduced by Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
        Preparedness, and Response Ranking Member Mike Rogers; 
        and
      LH.Res. 195, a resolution recognizing and honoring the 
        employees of the Department of Homeland Security on its 
        sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep 
        the Nation safe, introduced by Subcommittee on 
        Management, Investigations, and Oversight Ranking 
        Member Gus Bilirakis.

                              TRANSPARENCY

    ``The way to make government responsible is to hold it 
accountable. And the way to make government accountable is to 
make it transparent so that the American people can know 
exactly what decisions are being made, how they're being made, 
and whether their interests are being well-served.'' _ 
President Barack Obama, January 21, 2009

    Republican Members of the Committee were optimistic about 
the Administration's pledges of transparency. However, 
Republican Members were disappointed that while the 
Administration claimed to favor transparency, its actions 
resulted in anything but. Republican Members of the Committee 
repeatedly met resistance from the Administration when 
attempting to receive information and carry out their 
constitutional duty to oversee the Executive Branch. The 
Administration was not forthcoming with information on its ill-
advised plan to close the detention center at Naval Station, 
Guantanamo Bay, its plan to try terrorists in civilian courts 
in the United States, or its findings in the investigation of 
Army Major Nidal Hassan's attack at Fort Hood. Likewise, 
Republican Members of the Committee also experienced difficulty 
in obtaining information on Umar Farouq Abdulmutallab's attempt 
to detonate explosives on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on 
December 25, 2009. In each of these instances, homeland 
security and counterterrorism policy was being run out of the 
White House, rather than at the Department of Homeland 
Security, and the White House actively withheld information and 
instructed the Department of Homeland Security to do the same.
    The Republican Members of the Committee also experienced 
difficulty in obtaining information on the Department of 
Homeland Security's Intelligence Assessment titled, Rightwing 
Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling 
Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment, compelling in the 
introduction of H.Res. 404, a resolution of inquiry directing 
the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit relevant 
information to the Committee on Homeland Security. Republican 
Members also sought information on the Transportation Security 
Administration's release of sensitive security information 
contained in a manual detailing screening operations during the 
course of a procurement action. Requests for copies of the 
Aviation Security Screening Management Standard Operating 
Procedures manual were repeatedly denied, resulting in the 
introduction by Republican Members of H.Res. 980, a resolution 
of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
provide copies of the screening manual in effect on December 5, 
2009 and any successor manuals.
    The Republican Members of the Committee are hopeful that 
the Administration will increase its transparency in the 112th 
Congress and commit to working more collaboratively with 
Congress.

                             FIELD HEARINGS

    The Republican Members of the Committee were extremely 
disappointed in the Majority's handling of field hearing 
requests in the 111th Congress. In the 109th and 110th 
Congresses, field hearings were scheduled and held in a 
bipartisan manner. However, in the 111th Congress, the Majority 
set arbitrary requirements for the approval and scheduling of 
field hearings. In addition, the Majority denied, without an 
explanation, repeated requests for a field hearing by 
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science 
and Technology Ranking Member Dan Lungren despite providing 
assurances that such a hearing would be held. When questioned 
about the difficulty Republican Members had experienced in 
receiving approval of field hearing requests from the Majority 
during his January 27, 2010 testimony before the Committee on 
House Administration, Chairman Thompson stated to Committee on 
House Administration Ranking Member Dan Lungren, ``I think you 
will be very satisfied in the future.''\1\ Despite this 
statement and contrary to an agreement with Subcommittee 
Chairwoman Yvette Clarke, Ranking Member Lungren's requests for 
a subcommittee field hearing were repeatedly denied.
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    \1\Review of the Use of Committee Funds in the 1st Session of the 
111th Congress: Hearing Before the Comm. on House Administration, 111th 
Cong. 123 (2010).
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     CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

    Once again in the 111th Congress, the Department of 
Homeland Security and the Committee on Homeland Security 
experienced the negative effects of the dispersed congressional 
jurisdiction over the Department of Homeland Security. More 
than nine years after the September 11th attacks and seven 
years after the creation of the Department of Homeland 
Security, Congress has not implemented the key 9/11 Commission 
recommendation to reform congressional oversight of the 
Department of Homeland Security.
    The current jurisdictional web of congressional oversight 
of DHS results in conflicting guidance to the Department and is 
an unnecessary drain on its time and resources, which could be 
better allocated on addressing threats to the homeland. Senior 
DHS officials from both the Bush and Obama Administrations have 
highlighted the extensive internal resources that are required 
to prepare for hearings, provide congressional briefings, draft 
reports mandated by statute, and respond to numerous 
congressional requests for information. Officials also have 
underscored the problems encountered when various congressional 
committees provide conflicting guidance on important homeland 
security policies and programs.
    DHS leadership testified at 166 hearings in 2009 (20 more 
than in 2008) and provided 2,058 congressional briefings during 
the first session of the 111th Congress. Secretary Napolitano 
has estimated that in 2009 the Department responded to 1,680 
letters sent directly to her, the Deputy Secretary, and the 
Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, as well as to more 
than 10,000 sent to DHS components and other senior leaders.\2\
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    \2\ Letter from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano to 
Ranking Member Peter King, April 21, 2010.
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    Throughout the 111th Congress, Republican Members of the 
Committee have repeated their calls for consolidated oversight 
over the Department of Homeland Security. Ranking Member King 
and the Committee's six subcommittee Ranking Members wrote to 
Speaker Pelosi in February 2010 pledging their support for 
working in a bipartisan manner to consolidate congressional 
oversight over the Department. Republican Members also wrote to 
Chairman Thompson in April 2010 to request that the Committee 
hold a hearing to examine the impact that current oversight of 
homeland security issues has on the Department. Neither Speaker 
Pelosi nor Chairman Thompson answered these letters or took 
action necessary to address the problem.
    Republican Members of the Committee will continue their 
efforts to address this matter in the 112th Congress.

                         DHS AUTHORIZATION BILL

    The Republican Members of the Committee have repeatedly 
advocated for the need for a comprehensive authorization bill 
for the Department of Homeland Security, similar to actions 
taken by other congressional committees to regularly authorize 
the federal departments over which they have responsibility. 
The Committee has heard extensive testimony on the pressing 
need for an authorization that will guide the Department in its 
critical mission of protecting the United States from terrorist 
attack. Despite this testimony and repeated requests by the 
Republican Members of the Committee and offers to work together 
in a bipartisan manner, the Majority did not introduce such a 
bill. As a result, Ranking Member King and other Republican 
Members of the Committee crafted and introduced the 
Counterterrorism Enhancement and Department of Homeland 
Security Authorization Act (H.R. 5590) to provide the 
Department with necessary guidance, tools, and resources to 
help protect the United States from terrorist attack.
    H.R. 5590 includes numerous provisions proposed by both 
Republicans and Democrats, many of which have previously 
garnered bipartisan support. H.R. 5590 would:
      LAuthorize the Securing the Cities Initiative, which 
        helps prevent a nuclear or radiological attack in New 
        York City, and expands the program to other high risk 
        metropolitan areas;
      LEnhance counterterrorism efforts, including initiatives 
        to prevent violent radicalization and homegrown 
        terrorism;
      LCall for the reduction of the number of committees to 
        which homeland security matters are referred;
      LBolster border security and immigration enforcement 
        efforts, in part by requiring a strategy to achieve 
        full control of the border by 2016;
      LSecure aviation, rail, and other surface transportation 
        systems;
      LIncrease maritime security, in part by expanding the 
        Container Security Initiative;
      LStrengthen critical infrastructure and cybersecurity;
      LEnhance counterterrorism functions of the Federal 
        Protective Service;
      LImprove preparedness and response to terrorism and 
        other emergencies; and
      LProvide for more efficient and effective management of 
        the Department.
    The Republican Members of the Committee are disappointed 
that the Committee did not consider H.R. 5590 in the 111th 
Congress, and look forward to the consideration and passage of 
a comprehensive authorization bill in the 112th Congress.

        AVOIDING EXAMINATION OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF CLOSING GTMO

    On January 22, 2009, President Obama issued three Executive 
Orders reversing U.S. policy on terrorist detention, 
prosecution, and interrogation. The first order required the 
Guantanamo Bay Naval Base Detention Facility (GTMO) to be shut 
down within one year. The second ordered a review of detainee 
detention options, and the third ordered that all terrorist 
interrogations adhere to the U.S. Army Field Manual. Notably, 
all three orders designated the Secretary of Homeland Security 
as a member of the President's Task Force to implement the 
orders. Yet when questioned by Republican Members of the 
Committee about her input into the decision making process for 
plans to transfer terrorists into the United States, Secretary 
Napolitano was unable to provide the Committee with any 
details.
    According to news reports, the Chairman of the Committee on 
Homeland Security stated the Committee would conduct oversight 
on this important issue. Unfortunately, the full Committee did 
not hold hearings on the homeland security ramifications of 
closing Guantanamo. Committee oversight of this issue was 
limited to two Member site visits to the GTMO detention 
facility, both of which were at the request of Republican 
Members. In the 112th Congress, Republican Members will 
continue their close oversight of this critical homeland 
security issue.

  COUNTERTERRORISM AND THE FAILURE TO EXAMINE THE FORT HOOD TERRORIST 
                                 ATTACK

    Republican Members are disappointed that the Majority did 
not conduct a comprehensive investigation into the terrorist 
attack at Fort Hood, Texas on November 5, 2009. In two letters 
sent to Chairman Thompson on November 18, 2009 and January 25, 
2010, Republican Members requested hearings to investigate this 
terrorist attack on the U.S. homeland. Surprisingly, the 
Majority opted to avoid performing thorough oversight on this 
critical homeland security issue. While other Committees in 
Congress _ including the House and Senate Armed Services 
Committees _ conducted oversight and investigation of the Fort 
Hood attack, this Committee limited its review to two 
classified briefings _ one for Members and one for staff. In 
contrast, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
Committee (HSGAC), has been relentless in its determination to 
investigate the Fort Hood massacre, going so far as to subpoena 
Obama Administration officials to gain access to important 
information pertaining to the attack. It is unfortunate that 
the Majority did not share HSGAC's bipartisan sense of urgency 
over an issue so critical to our national security.
    Nevertheless, Republican Members are encouraged that the 
Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment did hold a series of hearings to 
begin examination of the emerging problem of domestic 
radicalization. However, Republican Members believe that much 
more needs to be done to understand and address this growing 
threat to our Nation. Republican Members of the Committee will 
conduct a further examination of these vital issues in the 
112th Congress.

HOMELAND SECURITY RISKS OF IMPORTING KHALID SHEIK MOHAMMAD AND HOLDING 
                THE 9/11 ATTACK TRIALS IN NEW YORK CITY

    Republican Members of the Committee are disappointed the 
Majority did not conduct oversight of the Administration's ill-
advised decision to import and try admitted 9/11 mastermind 
Khalid Sheik Mohammad and his co-conspirators in civilian court 
in Lower Manhattan. The Majority's lack of interest in this 
important security issue is even more alarming in light of the 
fact that on November 18, 2009, then-Federal Protective Service 
(FPS) Director Gary Schenkel testified before the Committee 
that the FPS New York Region ``does not have the staff to 
perform their daily functions and provide the additional 
security necessary for the courthouse'' for the 9/11 trials.
    In addition, Republican Members were shocked that the Obama 
Administration failed to consult the Mayor of New York City or 
New York City Police Department Commissioner on this monumental 
decision, with serious security implications. Trying these 
terrorists in New York City would illustrate a complete 
disregard for the families of the 9/11 victims, the residents 
of Lower Manhattan, and the enormous security and cost burden 
on the City and State of New York. The appropriate venue for 
these trials is in military commissions at Guantanamo Bay, 
Cuba, where a secure, state of the art facility has been 
created for this very purpose.

                   THE SECURING THE CITIES INITIATIVE

    As in the 110th Congress, Republican Members of the 
Committee remained concerned in the 111th Congress about the 
possibility of a radiological attack in high-risk, populated 
areas of the United States. The Department's Securing the 
Cities Initiative, thus far implemented in the New York 
Metropolitan Area, has established a one-of-a-kind architecture 
for coordinated and integrated detection and interdiction of 
illicit radiological materials that may be used as a weapon 
within the region.
    For three fiscal years _ 2007, 2008, and 2009 _ the 
Administration and the Congress backed this program. In FY 
2010, however, the President's budget request discontinued this 
support, which was concerning because the program, although 
developing successfully and in line with expectations, required 
additional resources to reach its full potential. This lack of 
support is more concerning in light of recent arrests of 
suspected terrorists who authorities believe were planning to 
use weapons of mass destruction in New York City.
    Bipartisan support for Securing the Cities continued in the 
111th Congress. On January 20, 2010 the House passed H.R. 2611, 
bipartisan legislation formally authorizing the Securing the 
Cities Initiative, by voice vote. This was the second time the 
House had passed legislation to authorize this program, the 
first being H.R. 5531 during the 110th Congress. Nearly 
identical legislation was also included in H.R. 4842, the 
Homeland Security Science and Technology Authorization Act of 
2010. By the end of the 111th Congress, however, the Senate had 
taken no action on H.R. 2611, nor its Senate companion, S. 
3312. Neither had it taken action on H.R. 4842, which passed 
the House on July 20, 2010.
    Republican Members look forward to continuing bipartisan 
action in support of this key security program in the 112th 
Congress.

                            BORDER SECURITY

    The Republican Members of the Committee agree that it is 
extremely critical to promote legislation, policy, reforms, and 
funding necessary to gain operational control over the land and 
maritime borders of the United States. While progress has been 
made in the deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles and hiring 
additional Border Patrol agents, significant work remains. In 
Fiscal Year 2010, the Border Patrol apprehended more than 
460,000 individuals seeking to illegally enter the United 
States, over 600 of whom were classified as Special Interest 
Aliens. In addition, an unknown number succeeded in gaining 
entrance and successfully joined the growing ranks of illegal 
aliens in American communities. Equally as troubling, more than 
3.3 million pounds of illegal narcotics were seized along the 
border in calendar year 2009, an increase of almost 16% over 
2008.
    The Republican Members of the Committee were disappointed 
with the inability of the Committee to pass border security 
legislation during the 111th Congress. More than 40 border 
security bills were referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, but only four non-controversial bills were marked up 
by the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global 
Counterterrorism in two years. Republican Members of the 
Committee introduced a number of bills to improve border 
security and address personnel issues. These include:
      LH.R. 1517, introduced with Ranking Member King as the 
        lead Republican sponsor, to address a hiring 
        technicality impacting certain Customs and Border 
        Protections Officers stationed in overseas posts. This 
        bill became Public Law 111-252;
      LH.R. 1178, introduced by Congressman Charlie Dent, to 
        require the Government Accountability Office to conduct 
        a study on the use of the Civil Air Patrol to assist in 
        border security. This bill was passed by the House on 
        May 12, 2009;
      LH.R. 1148, introduced by Congressman Gus Bilirakis, to 
        require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a 
        program in the maritime environment for the mobile 
        biometric identification of suspected individuals, 
        including terrorists, to enhance border security. This 
        bill passed the House on March 24, 2009 and similar 
        provisions were included in the Coast Guard 
        Authorization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-281);
      LH.R. 2047, introduced by Congressman Michael McCaul, to 
        authorize appropriations for Operation Stonegarden, a 
        program to provide additional funding for state and 
        local law enforcement along the border to conduct 
        border security law enforcement operations;
      LH.R. 4758, the Secure Visas Act, introduced by 
        Congressman Lamar Smith, to expand the authority of the 
        Secretary of Homeland Security to issue and revoke 
        visas.
    During Fiscal Year 2010, there were over 800 assaults on 
Border Patrol agents, and Arizona rancher Robert Krentz was 
tragically murdered by a likely smuggler crossing his ranch. 
Republican Members are concerned that rather than taking the 
necessary steps to close vulnerabilities along the border, the 
Administration is warning American citizens to stay away. In 
2010, the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land 
Management erected signs along the border warning of the danger 
to the public of smuggling. The signs read: ``Danger - Public 
Warning, Travel Not Recommended. Active drug and human 
smuggling area; Visitors may encounter armed criminals and 
smuggling vehicles traveling at high rates of speed; stay away 
from trash, clothing, backpacks, and abandoned vehicles; if you 
see suspicious activity, Do Not Confront! Move away and call 
911.''\3\
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    \3\Rossi, Donna ``Warning Signs Posted in Casa Grande Area,'' 
KPHO.com, June 15, 2010.
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    The United States has over 6,000 miles of international 
land borders. This includes hundreds of miles of border 
allocated for National Parks, wilderness areas, or other 
protected designations. The multitude of environmental laws 
associated with these designations often impedes the ability of 
the Department of Homeland Security, particularly the Border 
Patrol, to secure these areas. On February 6, 2009, Ranking 
Member King joined eight other Republican Members to request a 
study from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to 
evaluate how agencies monitor the environmental impact of 
illegal activity on protected lands along the border, review 
federal efforts to secure these areas, and review the impact 
existing laws have on the Border Patrol's ability to secure 
these areas. On October 19, 2010, the GAO released their report 
and found that ``Border Patrol's access to portions of some 
federal lands along the southwestern border has been limited 
because of certain land management laws...''\4\ GAO further 
noted that coordination between agencies ``has not always 
occurred.''\5\ Among other things, GAO recommended that the 
Secretaries of Homeland Security, the Interior, and Agriculture 
need to take steps to expedite Border Patrol access to 
protected lands along the border.
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    \4\U.S. Gov't Accountability Office, Southwest Border: More Timely 
Border Patrol Access and Training Could Improve Security Operations and 
Natural Resource Protection on Federal Lands, GAO-11-38, October 2010.
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    On July 31, 2009, Ranking Member King joined other 
Republican Members, including Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa and Committee on 
Natural Resources Ranking Member Doc Hastings, in sending a 
letter to Secretary Napolitano requesting information and 
documentation related to the circumstances and agreements 
between DHS and the Department of the Interior and the 
Department of Agriculture. On October 2, 2009, Secretary 
Napolitano responded to the letter and provided several 
memoranda of understanding signed by the agencies highlighting 
the challenging restrictions placed on the Border Patrol in 
these protected areas.
    In response to the continued restrictions preventing the 
Border Patrol from gaining operational control of the border in 
these protected areas, Ranking Member King joined the Committee 
on Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, 
and Public Lands Ranking Member Rob Bishop in introducing H.R. 
5016, a bill to prohibit the Secretaries of the Interior and 
Agriculture from taking action on public lands which impede 
border security on such lands.
    States are now taking action on their own because of what 
they see as the inaction, or ineffective actions, by the 
Federal government. This is most visibly seen in the law passed 
in the State of Arizona requiring law enforcement to assist the 
Federal government in identifying those in this Nation 
illegally. Rather than taking steps to address deficiencies in 
border security, the Administration is suing the State of 
Arizona.
    The Border Patrol Fiscal Year 2011 congressional budget 
justification states that at the end of Fiscal Year 2009, the 
agency achieved ``effective control'' of approximately 936 
miles of border. According to these same documents, in 2010 and 
2011, the Border Patrol intends to maintain control of these 
miles but not add any additional mileage under control. 
Republican Members have repeatedly called for the Department of 
Homeland Security and the Administration to show a sense of 
urgency to gain control of the border.
    On July 26, 2010, Ranking Member King sent a letter to the 
Acting Comptroller General to request the Government 
Accountability Office conduct a study of the performance 
metrics used by Customs and Border Protection for measuring 
operational control of the border.
    In a joint letter sent by the Republican Ranking Members of 
the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform, the Members noted that the 
Department of Homeland Security has ``employed certain 
temporary and narrowly tailored measures to improve border 
security.'' For example, the current Administration has chosen 
to deploy a limited supply of only 1,200 National Guardsmen for 
less than one year. While this is a positive step, it is 
insufficient in scope to address the large number of illegal 
aliens and smugglers crossing the border. Instead, Republican 
Members urged the Department to ``formulate and implement a 
comprehensive solution to the border security concerns that 
threaten our nation.''
    Further evidence of the Department's lack of a coherent and 
encompassing strategy is found in its administration of the 
Secure Border Initiative network (SBInet) program. After more 
than one billion dollars had been spent on the program, in 
January 2010, Secretary Napolitano announced a ``DHS-wide'' 
evaluation of the SBInet program and moratorium on additional 
spending. In February 2010, the President's budget proposed 
decreasing SBInet funding to $574 million from the previous 
year's funding of $800 million. In March 2010, Secretary 
Napolitano reallocated $50 million of appropriated funding from 
SBInet to other border security technology programs. Nearly a 
year after the Secretary's announcement, however, the 
evaluation has not been completed or shared with Congress nor 
has a strategy been developed to deploy additional technology 
along the border.
    On July 16, 2010, Ranking Member King sent a letter to 
Secretary Napolitano expressing concerns with the lack of a 
border security strategy and with delays over selecting and 
deploying the additional border surveillance technology 
announced in March 2010. At present, the contract for the 
additional technology has yet to be selected, further delaying 
the deployment of critical technology to the border.
    Stressing the necessity of improved border security, on 
September 2, 2010, Ranking Member Gus Bilirakis of the 
Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight and 
Ranking Member Candice Miller of the Subcommittee on Border, 
Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism sent a letter to 
Secretary Napolitano requesting an update on the SBInet 
evaluation announced in January 2010. As of mid-December 2010, 
the Secretary had not provided a response to this letter, nor 
any details of her plans to secure the border going forward.
    During the 112th Congress, Republican Members intend to 
focus on what additional policies and resources are required 
for the Department of Homeland Security to gain operational 
control of both the northern and southern borders. 
Additionally, Members will look for specific benchmarks for 
deploying personnel and technology, as well as achieving 
additional miles of border under control. Republican Members 
will develop and consider border security legislation and 
conduct rigorous oversight.

                        IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

    Republican Members of the Committee believe that robust 
immigration enforcement is critical to border security efforts 
and provides opportunities to detect and disrupt terrorist 
plots before they succeed and result in the loss of American 
lives.
    High levels of illegal immigration, fueled partly by lax 
interior enforcement, make it difficult for Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 
to detect, identify, apprehend, and remove illegal crossers and 
others unlawfully in the United States who are risks to 
national security or threats to public safety.
    There have been numerous instances, both before and after 
the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, in which 
individuals have exploited weaknesses in our immigration system 
to commit or attempt to carry out attacks against our nation. 
Republican Members of the Committee are therefore concerned 
that the Administration has failed to vigorously enforce the 
Nation's immigration laws and has instead promoted amnesty and 
weakened enforcement programs that could help deter illegal 
immigration and improve the security of the American people.
    Republican Committee Members are concerned that the 
Department of Homeland Security has promoted wide-scale 
amnesty, referred to as comprehensive immigration reform, that 
would reward some or all of the estimated 10.8 million illegal 
aliens in the United States; scaled back worksite enforcement 
operations allowing illegal workers to escape punishment and 
take needed jobs from lawful workers; weakened the 287(g) 
immigration enforcement program and made it more difficult for 
local law enforcement jurisdictions to participate; produced 
internal documents discussing ways to provide large-scale 
deferred action for those illegally in the United States; 
dismissed removal cases before immigration courts under certain 
circumstances; altered policies for the apprehension, 
detention, and removal of criminal aliens so that many illegal 
aliens identified by local law enforcement will not be 
detained; and implemented policies that will make detention 
much less restrictive for certain detainees. Republican Members 
have sought to hold the Administration accountable for these 
actions.
    Subcommittee on Border, Maritime and Global 
Counterterrorism Ranking Member Candice S. Miller and 
Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight 
Ranking Member Gus M. Bilirakis sent a letter to Department of 
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on August 9, 2010 
regarding an internal Citizenship and Immigration Services 
memorandum that discussed administrative alternatives to 
comprehensive immigration reform. Ranking Members Miller and 
Bilirakis requested answers to a number of questions, including 
whether any of the recommendations included in the memorandum 
would preclude any security checks or background screenings to 
which individuals would be subject absent such relief. 
Secretary Napolitano responded on September 8, 2010 by saying 
only that ``DHS will not grant deferred action or humanitarian 
parole to the Nation's entire illegal immigrant population or 
large classes of such population.''
    Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment Ranking Member Michael T. McCaul 
wrote to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant 
Secretary John Morton on September 9, 2010 regarding ICE's 
commitment and ability to fully enforce immigration laws. 
Ranking Member McCaul specifically asked what resources ICE 
needed to apprehend, detain, and remove aliens who are a danger 
to national security or risk to public safety, recent illegal 
entrants, and aliens and fugitives who otherwise obstruct 
immigration controls, which purportedly are ICE enforcement 
priorities. Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
Preparedness, and Response Ranking Member Mike Rogers and 
Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight 
Ranking Member Gus Bilirakis, and Committee Members Paul Broun 
and Pete Olson also signed this letter.

                           MARITIME SECURITY

    Republican Members were disappointed in the general lack of 
action by the Administration on maritime and port security 
issues. For example, the President's budget submission for 
Fiscal Year 2010 included an increase of 715 full time 
equivalent (FTE) personnel, predominantly for the Coast Guard's 
Port, Waterways, and Coastal Security mission. The Commandant 
of the Coast Guard, then Admiral Thad Allen, spoke of expanding 
the size of the Coast Guard's active duty workforce by over 
2,000 personnel. However, when the President's budget was 
submitted for Fiscal Year 2011, it included a cut of 1,170 FTE 
for the Coast Guard. Had the mobile offshore drilling unit 
Deepwater Horizon not proven to be the single largest man-made 
environmental disaster in America's history, the Coast Guard 
would have permanently lost these personnel billets. As it was, 
the Coast Guard had to temporarily reassign over 3,000 
personnel and recall over 2,400 reservists to respond to the 
Deepwater Horizon disaster. A cut of 1,170 additional FTE from 
the Coast Guard's work force would have only exacerbated the 
problem. Republican Members were generally pleased that the 
Majority responded to Republican calls to hold a field hearing 
in New Orleans, Louisiana on the oil spill, but were 
disappointed that it did not examine the vulnerabilities of 
offshore drilling units to acts of terrorism.
    Additionally, the Republican Members were concerned about 
the Coast Guard's continued oversight of its major systems 
acquisition program, commonly referred to as Deepwater. While 
the Coast Guard largely addressed the contracting and oversight 
woes experienced in the 109th and 110th Congresses, it did slow 
its acquisition of its National Security Cutter and has yet to 
realize its full potential with these assets, particularly in 
the areas of national security and intelligence. Further, the 
Committee has not explored the Coast Guard's planned 
acquisition of its newest fleet of patrol boats, the Fast 
Response Cutter. These patrol boats serve as workhorses of the 
patrol boat fleet and primarily conduct search and rescue and 
law enforcement operations 50 nautical miles to 200 nautical 
miles out from shore.
    Republican Members were pleased that the President signed 
the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 into law on October 
15, 2010. This bipartisan legislation further refined the 
missions of the Maritime Safety and Security Teams and included 
language offered by Ranking Member King to ensure such teams 
were capable of conducting opposed, at-sea boardings. It also 
included a provision by Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight Ranking Member Gus Bilirakis to 
improve the Coast Guard's biometrics-at-sea program, a 
provision by Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
Preparedness, and Response Ranking Member Mike Rogers to 
improve the Coast Guard's K-9 capabilities, and a provision by 
Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure 
Protection Ranking Member Charlie Dent to ensure only those 
mariners who require unescorted access to secure facilities and 
vessels be required to obtain transportation worker 
identification credential (TWIC) cards. Republican Members also 
supported a provision in the Coast Guard Authorization Act that 
requires the Department to develop and implement a process for 
workers to receive their TWIC cards via mail instead of having 
to return to the enrollment center to pick up the completed 
cards. The 28 port security-related provisions included in the 
final law were the result of significant negotiations and were 
demonstrative of what the Committee can accomplish when 
Republican Members are included early in the legislative 
process.
    Republican Members are, however, disappointed no oversight 
hearings or site visits were conducted in the 111th Congress to 
review the implementation of TWIC card readers currently being 
tested as part of the TWIC pilot program. The TWIC Pilot 
Program began in April 2009, and despite numerous reports of 
reader failure and other mismanagement, the Majority chose to 
not examine the issue in depth. Doing so would have provided 
valuable input to both Members of Congress and the Department 
of Homeland Security as they move forward in overseeing and 
administering this program.
    Republican Members were also frustrated that the Committee 
did not hold hearings on maritime cargo security during the 
111th Congress. The hastily crafted Implementing 
Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-
53) (9/11 Act), which was enacted without any hearings or 
markups by this Committee during the 110th Congress, included a 
mandate that all maritime containers bound for the United 
States be scanned at a foreign port by July 1, 2012. The 
Department of Homeland Security has encountered numerous 
logistical, diplomatic, and administrative hurdles as it has 
studied means to implement 100% cargo scanning in the 
approximately 700 foreign ports that ship goods to the United 
States. It is disappointing that the Committee did not review 
this issue further and strongly consider other layered security 
mechanisms that could enhance maritime supply chain security.
    During the 112th Congress, Republican Members plan to 
continue their oversight of maritime security, with a 
particular focus on global supply chain issues, the 
implementation of requirements of the Security and 
Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act (P.L. 109-347), and 
Coast Guard security measures. Republican Members plan to 
review the ongoing implications of the 100% cargo screening 
mandate and will continue to advocate for a multi-layered, 
risked based security system in order to counter threats to the 
Homeland and ensure the smooth deployment of resources that 
will keep America's ports, coasts, and waterways safe.

                             WMD TERRORISM

    Ranking Member King, along with Transportation Security and 
Subcommittee on Infrastructure Protection Ranking Member 
Charlie Dent, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, 
and Science and Technology Ranking Member Dan Lungren, and 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism 
Ranking Member Candice Miller, joined Rep. Bill Pascrell in 
sponsoring H.R. 5498, the WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act 
of 2010. This bill is a critical step to demonstrating 
Congress' intent that efforts toward WMD preparedness must be 
conducted in a coordinated and comprehensive fashion. The 
Committee marked up the bill on June 23, 2010. Republicans were 
pleased to support the inclusion of provisions authored by 
Representative Steve Austria recognizing that input from the 
National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and from first 
providers should be integrated into the development of 
responder guidance concerning weapons of mass destruction 
attacks. Representative Austria also offered a provision that 
designates medical readiness training and research, and 
community resiliency for public health and healthcare critical 
infrastructure, as new criteria to be included for the 
Department's University-Based Centers of Excellence program. 
The Committee ordered H.R. 5498 reported by a bipartisan vote 
of 26 - 0. Unfortunately, the bill was not scheduled for 
business in any of the other five committees to which it was 
referred.
    The Committee on Homeland Security, despite its swift 
markup of this bipartisan bill, nearly missed a critical 
opportunity to question the Commissioners of the Commission on 
the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and 
Terrorism, whose December 2008 report informed the writing of 
the legislation. Beginning almost immediately, other committees 
in both the House and Senate held hearings on the WMD 
Commission's report. Yet the Committee on Homeland Security _ 
the very committee responsible for oversight of the Department 
primarily charged with securing our nation from such threats _ 
did not invite the Commissioners for testimony until April 21, 
2010. For more than a year, this sent the message that the 
Committee was not fully interested in WMD terrorism.

                   SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

    The Republican Members of the Committee are pleased with 
the bipartisan manner which the Homeland Security Science and 
Technology Authorization Act of 2010 (H.R. 4842) was drafted, 
considered by the Committee, and passed through the House. H.R. 
4842 addresses management and administrative deficiencies 
related to the Department's research and development activities 
by establishing a more rigorous process within the Science and 
Technology (S&T) Directorate for identifying, prioritizing, and 
funding research opportunities for S&T customers. The bill more 
closely aligns the Department's research and development 
activities with identified homeland security risks.
    The Republican Members of the Committee are pleased with 
the inclusion of a number of Republican provisions in the bill 
including: an amendment offered by Subcommittee on 
Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk 
Assessment Ranking Member McCaul encouraging the evaluation of 
existing technologies at the Department of Defense that could 
be leveraged to address homeland security capability gaps; a 
provision offered by Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight Ranking Member Bilirakis that 
would establish a test-bed to review technologies for use in 
the maritime environment; an amendment by Representative Cao 
that would bring cutting-edge expertise to the Department via 
establishment of a science and technology fellowship program; 
and a provision offered by Representative Olson calling for the 
standardization of the tests used by the Department and other 
agencies to detect biological threats.

              NATIONAL BIOSURVEILLANCE INTEGRATION CENTER

    The National Biosurveillance Integration Center (NBIC), 
while operational, still does not have the support of other 
Federal agencies that are deemed necessary for full operational 
capacity. This very same issue was discussed in this 
Committee's Activity Report at the end of the 110th Congress. 
Unfortunately, although meetings have been held at the staff 
level with the Department of Homeland Security regarding its 
plans for rectifying the NBIC's problems, no hearings were 
held. Formal testimony from representatives from the non-
signatory departments would have been especially valuable, 
allowing an opportunity for Members to learn precisely why 
these departments do not wish to share personnel with the NBIC. 
As the Department of Homeland Security's primary House 
authorizer, the Committee has continued to miss the opportunity 
to help ensure that the Department has the resources required 
to fulfill its Congressional mandates. The NBIC has continued 
to underperform for two years, and the Department has still not 
presented the Committee with a plan.

                        CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER

    Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response Ranking Member Mike Rogers and Representative Mary Jo 
Kilroy introduced H.R. 5105 on April 21, 2010 to ensure 
continuity of leadership within the Department on veterinary 
issues. The Department made an administrative decision to 
eliminate the long-standing position of Chief Veterinary 
Officer. As a result, H.R. 5105 requires DHS to maintain a 
Chief Veterinary Officer, who is a veterinarian possessing a 
demonstrated ability in and knowledge of veterinary public 
health and emergency preparedness. The Republican Members of 
the Committee were pleased that this bill was introduced and 
marked-up in a bipartisan matter, but are concerned that the 
House Committee on Agriculture did not advance the bill.

                           AVIATION SECURITY

    In the 111th Congress, Republican Members continued their 
commitment to the oversight of the Department's aviation 
security programs. Nearly 10 years after the terrorist attacks 
of 9/11, terrorists continue to mark the aviation sector as a 
prime target. Republican Members support the Transportation 
Security Administration (TSA) as it seeks better and more 
efficient technologies and methods to conduct passenger 
screening at airport checkpoints, including the use of Advanced 
Imaging Technology. A provision on Advanced Imaging Technology 
(AIT) was included in the Counterterrorism Enhancement and 
Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2010 (H.R. 
5590), directing TSA to ensure the timely procurement and 
deployment of AIT on a risk-based basis. However, Republican 
Members are concerned that, in the wake of the attempted 
bombing of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on December 25, 2009, 
the Department may have rushed its investment in and 
deployments of Advanced Imaging Technology before training and 
performance of the units met screening expectations. Republican 
Members believe AIT is promising, yet training and detection 
must meet expectations to be worthy of significant investments. 
Additionally, Republican Members are concerned that our 
international partners are not making comparable investments in 
screening technologies in foreign airports. Aviation is global 
and interconnected, and similar commitments should be made 
abroad to ensure greater global aviation security.
    Republican Members are proud of the oversight they 
conducted in the area of general aviation. Republican Members 
were instrumental in modifying the Transportation Security 
Administration's intended Large Aircraft Security Plan 
governing general aviation security. In October 2008, TSA 
released proposed regulations that took an ill-advised ``one 
size fits all'' approach to general aviation. After significant 
Congressional outreach and legislative initiatives on the part 
of Republican Members of the Committee, including H.R. 3093 
sponsored by Subcommittee on Transportation Security and 
Infrastructure Protection Ranking Member Charlie Dent along 
with Representatives Pete Olson and Subcommittee on Border, 
Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism Ranking Member Candice 
Miller requiring a negotiated rulemaking on the Large Aircraft 
Security Program, TSA began productive stakeholder outreach 
that has resulted in the revision of its intended regulations. 
The Department is expected to release revised regulations that 
are more compatible to the general aviation environment before 
the end of 2010.
    Although the Committee intended to conduct a review of 
airport perimeter and access control procedures and practices 
according to its Oversight Plan for the 111th Congress, no 
hearings were held on these issues. Republican Members consider 
background checks and vetting of airport employees and access 
controls to secure areas of airports to be important issues and 
are overdue for review. As a result, at the request of Ranking 
Member King, with the concurrence of Chairman Thompson, the 
Committee completed a bipartisan review and issued a Republican 
staff report following a breach of security protocols at an 
access control point at Newark Liberty International airport. 
Republican Members of the Committee intend to continue their 
oversight of these issues in the 112th Congress.

                    SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

    Throughout the 111th Congress, Republican Members gave 
close oversight to the field of surface transportation security 
by conducting outreach to the most at-risk transportation 
agencies and areas of critical infrastructure. When the 
Congress considered and passed the 9/11 Act, it signaled the 
need for greater attention to rail and mass transit security by 
calling for security assessments of public transit systems, 
development of employee training, greater research and 
development, and heightened public awareness. Nevertheless, 
Republican Members were disappointed at the dearth of oversight 
by the Majority paid to the vital concerns of surface 
transportation during the 111th Congress. Only one hearing was 
devoted solely to the topic of surface transportation security, 
which came 19 months into the 111th Congress, and only after 
the Transportation Security Administration announced its plans 
to expand its surface transportation inspector workforce.
    Moreover, Republican Members were equally disappointed at 
the scarce attention paid to the adequacy of funding for rail 
and mass transit. In Section 1403 of the 9/11 Act, Congress 
found that ``federal investment in transit security has been 
insufficient.'' In addition, TSA leadership has asserted that 
mass transit security is a key priority. Furthermore, as 
demonstrated by Najibullah Zazi's foiled plot to detonate 
explosives in the New York City subway system, the risk against 
urban mass transit is very real. Nevertheless, surface 
transportation security funding consistently represents an 
extremely minor percentage to the Transportation Security 
Administration's total budget authority. Despite this 
disparity, the Committee gave little oversight attention to 
whether the division of TSA's finite resources is consistent 
with current threat information of assessments of outstanding 
vulnerabilities. Republican Members will continue their 
vigorous oversight to ensure that homeland security funding is 
devoted to risk-based allocations, and not subject to 
reactionary or arbitrary spending.

                           CHEMICAL SECURITY

    In the 111th Congress, Republican Members continued to push 
for the permanent authorization of risk-based chemical facility 
security regulations established by the Department following 
the authorization in section 550 of the Homeland Security 
Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (P.L. 109-295). 
Recognizing the considerable progress that the Department of 
Homeland Security made, Republicans strongly disagreed with the 
Majority's approach of requiring the Department to start from 
square one with a new regulatory structure. Republican Members 
continue to believe that the Department should have the 
opportunity to fully implement the existing regulations before 
major changes are made. To this end, Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Ranking 
Member Charlie Dent introduced the Continuing Chemical 
Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 (H.R. 5186) to 
extend the chemical security program another five years without 
requiring the Department to re-write regulations that are 
considered by most to be reasonable and appropriate.
    Republicans also opposed attempts to mandate implementation 
of so-called ``inherently safer technology'' (IST) that would 
have a detrimental impact on small businesses, particularly 
when sustained unemployment levels remain above 9.5%. 
Republicans offered amendments that would have struck the 
requirements that the Department determine what chemicals and 
processes facilities should use, particularly given the 
Department's lack of subject matter expertise in these areas. 
Unfortunately, these amendments were not agreed to. Republicans 
recognized that such mandates would force businesses to close, 
move overseas, or lay off more workers. Thus, Republicans 
offered amendments to require the Department to consider the 
impact on the ability of the facility to remain in business or 
result in a reduction of the workforce.
    Republican Members were also concerned that legislation 
offered by Democratic Members authorized litigation against the 
Department that would require enforcement of the regulations. 
The concerned Members recognized that such provisions could 
encourage frivolous lawsuits that threaten to drain the 
Department's scarce resources and could have resulted in the 
release of sensitive security information. Unfortunately, 
Democrats opposed efforts by Republicans to amend the bill and 
remedy that security gap. Republicans also offered amendments 
to strengthen the protection of chemical vulnerability 
information from disclosure. Republican Members recognize that 
the protection of vulnerability information, in all venues, is 
critical to ensuring that terrorists do not gain an advantage 
in planning an attack. Unfortunately, efforts to strengthen the 
protection of information provisions were rebuffed by 
Democratic Members.

                       FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE

    In the 111th Congress, the Republican Members of the 
Committee continued their vigorous oversight of the Federal 
Protective Service (FPS), the Federal agency tasked with 
securing government facilities and their occupants. The 
Committee reviewed a series of reports issued by the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) that identified numerous security 
lapses, poor management, and inefficiencies, which raised 
concerns about the ability of the FPS to carry out its mission. 
Although the GAO provided specific recommendations for 
improving FPS management and training for the Contract Guard 
Program, the Majority instead focused their efforts on 
providing a path toward federalizing contract guards, under the 
flawed impression that federalization would be a panacea for 
all the problems of the FPS. As was revealed in the two 
oversight hearings that were held in the 111th Congress, 
federalizing all or some of the contract guards would be 
extremely costly, and would not necessarily provide additional 
security benefits.
    In response to these concerns, on April 15, 2010, 
Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure 
Protection Ranking Member Charlie Dent introduced the Federal 
Protective Service Reform and Enhancement Act of 2010 (H.R. 
5053). H.R. 5053 addressed weaknesses identified by the 
Government Accountability Office, and would standardize 
training, improve oversight, and provide for a rigorous study 
to determine whether federalizing FPS contract guards would 
provide any efficiencies in cost or additional security 
benefits. Ranking Member Dent's legislation provides a stark 
contrast with legislation introduced by the Majority, which 
seeks to federalize contract guards without adequate review or 
consideration. Republican Members have serious objections to 
legislation introduced by the Majority that would hastily 
federalize the contract guard staff with little review or 
examination over the additional costs, or whether any 
improvements in security would be provided from a federalized 
guard staff.

                             CYBERSECURITY

    Republican Members remain concerned with the lack of 
sufficient attention paid to the subject of cybersecurity, 
which currently ranks as one of the greatest threats against 
national and fiscal security. The Department identified 
cybersecurity as one of its five priority missions in its 
Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR). In addition, 
former and current officials from the Federal intelligence, 
homeland security, and military communities regularly depict 
the cyber threat as one of the Nation's greatest dangers.
    On March 3, 2010, Republican Members raised the urgency of 
this issue in a letter requesting a full committee hearing to 
investigate the Department's cybersecurity capabilities and its 
private sector partnerships. On June 16, 2010, more than three 
months later, the Committee held its first and only hearing 
dedicated to the issue of cybersecurity this Congress. However, 
the Majority did not follow that hearing with any comprehensive 
or meaningful legislation to fortify the Nation's cyber 
defenses or provide the proper incentives to optimize cyber 
protections by private sector stakeholders, who own or operate 
the vast majority of national critical infrastructure. As a 
result, Ranking Member King joined Subcommittee on 
Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk 
Assessment Chair Jane Harman in introducing the Protecting 
Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 (H.R. 5548). This 
bill would codify the role of the Department of Homeland 
Security as the lead agency to coordinate the protection of 
Federal systems against cyber attacks and to coordinate with 
the private sector on the protection of critical infrastructure 
information. The bill would also empower DHS with the 
enforcement authority necessary to carry out its mission. 
Unfortunately, none of the committees to which the bill was 
referred, including the Committee on Homeland Security, took 
action on this important legislation in the 111th Congress.
    In the 112th Congress, Republican Members will continue to 
conduct oversight into our Nation's preparedness against cyber 
attacks and will advocate cooperating with the Department to 
undertake a comprehensive approach to fortifying its abilities.

                       NATIONAL EXERCISE PROGRAM

    Republican Members of the Committee on Homeland Security 
are disappointed with efforts made to oversee certain aspects 
of the Department's actions to strengthen the Nation's ability 
to prepare for and respond to acts of terrorism. For example, 
the Committee's Oversight Plan for the 111th Congress proposed 
to review the Department's National Exercise Program, and to 
evaluate the extent to which this program enhances 
preparedness. While the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held a Member 
briefing on May 5, 2010 on this topic, the Committee did not 
hold any hearings or consider legislation directly addressing 
this critical program.
    Section 907 of the Counterterrorism Enhancement and 
Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2010 (H.R. 
5590), introduced by Ranking Member King and Republican Members 
of the Committee, would require the DHS Inspector General to 
conduct an audit of expenses associated with the 2010 National 
Level Exercise, including costs of planning for the initial 
exercise scenario, and a review of whether FEMA is 
incorporating lessons learned from national exercises into 
training, planning, and other operations, and to submit a 
report to Congress on its findings. As noted above, the 
Majority did not call up H.R. 5590 for consideration during the 
111th Congress.

                   NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

    The Committee's Oversight Plan also stated that the 
Committee would oversee the implementation of the National 
Preparedness Goal and System to measure improvements in the 
Nation's terrorism preparedness and response capabilities. 
While the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, 
Preparedness, and Response did hold hearings and Member 
briefings on preparedness and response, it did not directly 
examine the impact of the White House's temporary hold on 
efforts to update the National Planning Scenarios and other 
preparedness activities until Homeland Security Presidential 
Directive 8 (HSPD-8) could be reviewed and updated. The 
Department's Inspector General stated at a Committee hearing on 
September 22, 2010, that the further development and completion 
of these ``extremely urgent'' plans was still pending more than 
13 months after the White House's hold was implemented. The 
Committee did not conduct a single hearing or Member briefing 
to examine these delays and the impact they have had on 
terrorism preparedness and response capabilities.
    On September 30, 2010, Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response Ranking Member Mike 
Rogers and Representative Anh ``Joseph'' Cao sent a letter to 
Deputy National Security Advisor John Brennan seeking 
information with regard to the timeline for completion of the 
HSPD-8 review and continued progress on terrorism preparedness 
and response planning. However, Mr. Brennan's response to this 
request did not provide sufficient information on a timeline 
for moving forward.

             EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND INTEROPERABILITY

    During the 111th Congress, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response held only one 
hearing and one Member briefing on emergency communications. 
Republican Members are disappointed that the Committee did not 
conduct more oversight in this critical area. For example, no 
hearings held were directly related to the Emergency 
Communications Preparedness Center (ECPC), the role of the 
Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), the Office of 
Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC), or interagency 
coordination on communications.
    On April 20, 2009, Ranking Member King introduced H.R. 
5081, the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010. This 
legislation would reallocate 10 MHz of spectrum, known as the D 
Block, to public safety. Within eight months, the bill garnered 
78 cosponsors, and two related Senate bills had been introduced 
by Senators Lieberman and Rockefeller, respectively. 
Unfortunately, despite wide-ranging support from the first 
responder community, H.R. 5081 was not considered during the 
111th Congress.

                        FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING

    On November 2, 2009, Subcommittee on Emergency 
Communications, Preparedness, and Response Ranking Member Mike 
Rogers introduced the First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training 
Resources Act (H.R. 3978), to enhance first responder training 
at DHS' Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, 
Alabama. Specifically, this bill authorizes the Secretary of 
Homeland Security to accept donated goods and services to 
bolster CDP training activities. Unlike other training centers, 
the CDP had been lacking this authority and has been forced to 
turn down donations despite its need and the potential costs 
savings associated with accepting donations. The Republican 
Members of the Committee are pleased this bill moved through 
the legislative process in a bipartisan manner and was signed 
into law by the President on September 30, 2010, becoming 
Public Law 111-245.

              METROPOLITAN MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM PROGRAM

    On January 21, 2010, Subcommittee on Management, 
Investigations, and Oversight Ranking Member Gus Bilirakis 
introduced the Metropolitan Medical Response System Program Act 
(H.R. 4492), which would authorize the Metropolitan Medical 
Response System Program (MMRS). Specifically, this bill amends 
Title V of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the 
Secretary to conduct this program to assist state, local, and 
tribal governments in preparation for, and response to, public 
health and mass casualty incidents resulting from natural 
disasters, terrorism, and other emergencies. Administered by 
the Federal Emergency Management Agency, MMRS has an 
established, effective track record and broad support in the 
medical response community and in Congress. Its authorization, 
however, has expired, and this bill would have ensured 
Congressional support going forward. Unfortunately, the 
Committee did not consider H.R. 4492 during the 111th Congress.

                      CANINE EXPLOSIVES DETECTION

    The Republican Members of the Committee remain actively 
engaged on the issue of increasing the use of detection canines 
for anti-terrorism and homeland security purposes. Subcommittee 
on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response Ranking 
Member Mike Rogers has conducted significant oversight to 
determine how best to use canines to mitigate the explosives 
threat. Ranking Member Rogers has raised the issue with the 
Secretary of Homeland Security and with many Transportation and 
Security Administration officials, and has conducted site 
visits to canine training centers to determine the canine needs 
of Federal, state, and local law enforcement. As transportation 
security continues to be a major security focus, Republican 
Members intend to continue their oversight on the use of highly 
trained and certified canines to mitigate this threat.

           TRANSIT SECURITY AND PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAMS

    During the 111th Congress, Ranking Member King expressed 
serious concern over cuts to New York City's grant funding 
under the FY 2010 Transit Security Grant Program and Port 
Security Grant Program and the Department's ability to manage 
and administer these critical grants nationwide in a timely and 
effective manner. On May 21, 2010, Ranking Member King sent a 
letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security requesting a full 
accounting of funds awarded under the Transit Security Grant 
Program and other grant programs, including funds that had not 
yet been released. The letter also requested an update from the 
Department on its progress in implementing recommendations made 
by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in a 2009 report, 
requested by Chairman Thompson, entitled ``Transit Security 
Grant Program: DHS Allocates Grants Based on Risk, but Its Risk 
Methodology, Management Controls, and Grant Oversight Can Be 
Strengthened'' (GAO-09-491).
    The GAO's 2009 report showed that persistent delays by DHS 
in approving projects and making funds available have resulted 
in delays in expending grant funds nationwide. As of February 
2009, transit agencies had spent about $21 million of the $755 
million that had been awarded for fiscal years 2006 through 
2008. The GAO reported that ``this spending rate is, in part, 
caused by agencies receiving authorization to spend grant 
dollars late in the grant period.'' Ranking Member King sent a 
letter to the GAO requesting an update on its 2009 report, and 
sent a letter to Chairman Thompson requesting a hearing to 
examine the ongoing delays in DHS' release of grant funds 
nationwide. The Committee did not convene a hearing to examine 
this topic.

                  QUADRENNIAL HOMELAND SECURITY REVIEW

    Section 2401 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/
11 Commission Act (P.L. 110-53) directed the Secretary of 
Homeland Security to carry out a comprehensive review of the 
Nation's homeland security strategy beginning in Fiscal Year 
2009, and every four years thereafter. Modeled after the 
Quadrennial Defense Review, the result of this review was 
intended to be a long-range strategic plan, referred to as the 
Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR). Section 2401 
required the Department to submit the first QHSR to Congress on 
or before December 31, 2009.
    Republican Members of the Committee are disappointed that 
despite repeated bipartisan inquiries into whether the 
Department had sufficient time and resources to complete the 
review and assurances from the Department that it would be 
completed on time, the QHSR was submitted over a month late and 
fell short of the statutory requirements in section 2401. While 
the QHSR met some of the requirements in section 2401, there 
are many it did not. Principal among them is the fact that this 
strategic document failed to provide much of a strategy. The 
QHSR set forth the mission areas, goals, objectives, and 
strategic outcomes for homeland security, but provided little 
detail on how the Federal government, and its state, local, and 
private sector partners will work to achieve those goals. Also 
troubling were many priorities in the QHSR that are in direct 
conflict with the President's Fiscal Year 2011 budget request 
for the Department of Homeland Security, an issue raised by 
Republican Members in hearings.
    Unfortunately, the Bottom Up Review, highlighted by the 
Department as a follow-on to the QHSR and a process to meet the 
statutory requirements of section 2401, also failed to shed 
much light on the Department's strategy for securing the 
homeland. Republican Members of the Committee will continue to 
work with the Department in the years to come to enhance future 
versions of the QHSR and ensure its compliance with statutory 
requirements.

                               CONCLUSION

    The Republican Members of the Committee on Homeland 
Security are proud of their record of oversight in the 111th 
Congress. They look forward to enhancing this oversight 
throughout the 112th Congress to ensure that the Department of 
Homeland Security has the tools and authorities it needs to 
appropriately secure the Nation from terrorist attack.

                                   Peter T. King
                                           Ranking Member
                                   Daniel E. Lungren
                                           Ranking Member, Subcommittee 
                                               on Emerging Threats, 
                                               Cybersecurity, and 
                                               Science, and Technology.
                                   Mike Rogers
                                           Ranking Member, Subcommittee 
                                               on Emergency 
                                               Communications, 
                                               Preparedness, and 
                                               Response.
                                   Michael T. McCaul
                                           Ranking Member, Subcommittee 
                                               on Intelligence, 
                                               Information Sharing, and 
                                               Terrorism Risk 
                                               Assessment.
                                   Charles W. Dent
                                           Ranking Member, Subcommittee 
                                               on Transportation 
                                               Security and 
                                               Infrastructure 
                                               Protection.
                                   Gus M. Bilirakis
                                           Ranking Member, Subcommitte 
                                               on Management, 
                                               Investigations, and 
                                               Oversight.
                                   Candice S. Miller
                                           Ranking Member, Subcommittee 
                                               on Border, Maritime, and 
                                               Global Counterterrorism.
                                   Pete Olson
                                           Member of Congress.
                                   Anh ``Joseph'' Cao
                                           Member of Congress.

            Additional Views of Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman

    As Chairman, I take great pride in the oversight and 
legislative work of the Committee in the 111th Congress. More 
often than not, we found ways to work across the aisle in best 
interests of the Nation. Together, we were able to get more 
bipartisan bills enacted into law than at any other point in 
our Committee's history, we continued our record of conducting 
comprehensive oversight over all the Department of Homeland 
Security's programs and policies, and we worked to make the 
case for consolidated jurisdiction. Given this record of 
bipartisan accomplishment, I was disappointed that the 
``Additional Views of the Republican Members of the Committee 
on Homeland Security'' (herein ``Minority Views'') includes a 
number of troubling claims that are patently belied by the 
record.
    Specifically, at the beginning of the document, the 
Minority Views includes harsh criticism of the Committee's 
official Oversight Plan. That plan, which was adopted by the 
Full Committee on February 4, 2010, was the product of 
bipartisan discussions and was approved by unanimous consent. 
Given that not a single member of the Committee voted against 
this broad blueprint for bipartisan oversight would be 
conducted in the 111th Congress, this criticism comes as a 
surprise and is somewhat disappointing.
    The Minority Views also asserts that, after unanimously 
approving the Oversight Plan, the Committee failed to consider 
many of the areas covered in the plan. This assertion is simply 
not supported by the record (See Committee on Homeland Security 
Oversight Plan for the 111th Congress, Part B--Implementation 
of the Oversight Plan, pps. 203 through 246). The issues that 
the Committee investigated, on bipartisan basis, is extensive--
including counterterrorism, the security of critical 
infrastructure, emergency management, border security, 
consolidation of Departmental headquarters, and emerging 
threats.
    Further, the Committee's bipartisan approach to oversight 
is also reflected in the number Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) engagements that I submitted together with the 
Ranking Member, Mr. King of New York. In a bipartisan manner, 
the Committee engaged Congress' investigative arm--the GAO--to 
investigate a range of areas including the Secure Border 
Initiative (SBI) program, general aviation security, and 
Customs and Border Protection policies Air and Marine 
Operations.
    Secondly, the Minority Views claims that, under my 
leadership, Committee field hearings were approved in arbitrary 
and partisan manner. Again, the record belies this claim. The 
Committee held the following four field hearings: (1) ``Status 
Report on Federal and Local Efforts to Secure Radiological 
Sources,'' a field hearing in Brooklyn, New York (September 4, 
2009); (2) ``Is the Medical Community Ready if Disaster or 
Terrorism Strikes: Closing the Gap in Medical Surge Capacity,'' 
a field hearing in Danville, Pennsylvania (January 25, 2010); 
(3) ``Unclogging Pipeline Security: Are the Lines of 
Responsibility Clear?,'' a field hearing in Plant City, Florida 
(April 19, 2010); and (4) ``The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 
Chain of Command: An Examination of Information Sharing 
Practices During a Spill of National Significance,'' a field 
hearing in New Orleans, Louisiana (July 12, 2010).
    As a general matter, I approved proposals for field 
hearings when the oversight record on that particular issue 
warranted fact-finding from the field. I am proud of the 
subject matter and geographic diversity of the field hearings 
held in the 111th Congress. In fact, I take pride in noting 
that two of the hearings were held at the request of Democratic 
Members of the Committee (Rep. Clarke (with Ranking Member 
Peter King) (No. 1) and (Rep. Carney, No. 2)) and two were held 
at the request of Republican Members of the Committee (Rep. 
Bilirakis (No. 3) and Rep. Cao (No. 4)). I have trouble 
reconciling the complaint of partisanship when two of the four 
hearings were held at the request of Republican Members. I 
suspect that even the casual observer would be hard-pressed to 
call our record anything other than bipartisan and thoughtful.
    Finally, I was troubled that the Minority Views asserts 
that efforts at consolidating jurisdiction over the Department 
of Homeland Security within this Committee were exclusively 
undertaken by Minority Members. Again, the record belies this 
claim. At the beginning of the Congress, in the House Rules 
package, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, at my urging, included new 
language to clarify this Committee's role as primary oversight 
committee for the Department of Homeland Security in the House 
Rules package for the 111th Congress. Specifically, for the 
first time House Rule X(3)(g) included the following ``the 
committee [on Homeland Security] shall review and study on a 
primary and continuing basis all Government activities, 
programs and organizations related to homeland security that 
fall within its primary legislative jurisdiction.'' Though this 
change did not alter Rule X(1) legislative jurisdiction it did 
signal the Speaker's view that this Committee is the lead 
congressional committee for homeland security matters. It my 
great hope that in the 112th Congress, the new leadership for 
this Committee will be able to maintain and build upon the 
foundation that I have established.
    On February 3, 2010, just weeks after the House commenced 
the 111th Congress, I wrote to Speaker Pelosi to reiterate my 
concerns about the allocation of committee jurisdiction over 
the Department of Homeland Security and homeland security 
policy in the House of Representatives. Then, throughout the 
Congress, even as I repeatedly raised this issue with the 
Speaker, I created a record for the need for consolidation by 
taking testimony from prominent homeland security experts that 
support the view that it is in the best interest of the 
Department of Homeland Security, the homeland security 
enterprise, and the nation for jurisdiction to be consolidated. 
(See Testimony from Hon. Thomas Kean, Former Commission 
Chairman and Hon. Lee Hamilton, the Former Chairman and Vice 
Chairman of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon 
the United States at Full Committee hearing entitled 
``Viewpoints on Homeland Security: A Discussion with the 9/11 
Commissioners'' (May 19, 2010) and testimony from Hon. Bob 
Graham and Hon. Jim Talent, Former Commission Chair and Vice 
Chairman of the Commission for the Prevention of Weapons of 
Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism at Full Committee 
hearing entitled ``Viewpoints on Homeland Security: A 
Discussion with the WMD Commissioners'' (April 21, 2010)).
    Even as I repeatedly argued for consolidated jurisdiction, 
(most recently in a June 11, 2010 letter to the Speaker), I 
worked to expand this Committee's jurisdiction by successfully 
ushering for the first time comprehensive chemical security 
legislation (H.R. 2868) to the House floor and introducing 
legislation in homeland security areas that, for the first 
time, were referred to the Committee on Homeland Security to: 
protect cybersecurity (H.R. 6423); prevent, deter, respond and 
recover from a weapon of mass destruction attack (H.R. 5498); 
and reform the Federal Protective Service (H.R. 6122). At the 
same time, in the 111th Congress, I moved major free-standing 
Department of Homeland Security authorization legislation in 
the hopes that the path for consideration in the Senate--with 
its fractured jurisdiction--would be clearer. As the Minority 
Members likely recall, I succeeded in ushering a comprehensive 
Department of Homeland Security authorization bill through 
jurisdictional roadblocks in the House in the 110th Congress 
(H.R. 1684) only to see it die in the Senate.
    With the 111th Congress coming to a close, I take great 
pride in the contributions of each and every member of this 
Committee to partner with me to foster a more secure and 
resilient homeland.

                                   Bennie G. Thompson
                                           Chairman.

                                  
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