[House Report 112-351]
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112th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 1st Session                                                    112-351
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                                                 Union Calendar No. 236

 
             REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

                                 of the

                  HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                             together with

                            ADDITIONAL VIEWS

                      ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH CONGRESS

                             FIRST SESSION

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




 December 28, 2011.--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 28, 2011.
Hon. Karen L. Haas,
Clerk of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
    Dear Ms. Haas: Pursuant to clause 1(d)(1) of Rule XI and 
Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives, attached 
is a report of the legislative and oversight activities of the 
Committee on Homeland Security for the First Session of the 
112th Congress.
            Sincerely,
                                             Peter T. King,
                                                          Chairman.


                                                 Union Calendar No. 236
112th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 1st Session                                                    112-351

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LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND 
                                SECURITY



                             112TH CONGRESS



                FIRST SESSION (JANUARY -- DECEMBER 2011)

                                _______
                                

 December 28, 2011.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on 
            the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

                                _______
                                

   Mr. King, 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 January 26, 2011, 
for an organizational meeting for the 112th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Peter T. King of New York. The Committee 
Membership, was set at 33 Members with 19 Republicans and 14 
Democrats.
    The Committee established six Subcommittees: the 
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and 
Security Technologies; the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security; the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and 
Management; the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
Response, and Communications; the Subcommittee on Border and 
Maritime Security; and the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
Intelligence.

                                CONTENTS

                                                                   Page
Jurisdiction and Legislative History.............................     3
Membership and Organization......................................     9
Full Committee...................................................    11
    Legislative Activities.......................................    12
    Oversight Activities.........................................    23
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
  Security Technologies..........................................    35
    Legislative Activities.......................................    35
    Oversight Activities.........................................    37
Subcommittee on Transportation Security..........................    53
    Legislative Activities.......................................    53
    Oversight Activities.........................................    57
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management........    63
    Oversight Activities.........................................    63
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
  Communications.................................................    75
    Legislative Activities.......................................    75
    Oversight Activities.........................................    77
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.....................    93
    Legislative Activities.......................................    93
    Oversight Activities.........................................    97
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence................   109
    Legislative Activities.......................................   109
    Oversight Activities.........................................   110
Committee Oversight Plan.........................................   119
    Part A, Oversight Plan As Agreed to..........................   119
    Part B, Implementation of the Oversight Plan.................   133
Appendices:
    Appendix I--Committee Rules..................................   153
    Appendix II--Membership Changes to the Committee.............   167
    Appendix III--List of Public Laws............................   177
    Appendix IV--Committee Reports...............................   179
    Appendix V--Status of Legislation Referred to the Committee..   181
    Appendix VI--Executive Communications, Memorials, Petitions,   
            and Presidential Messages............................   185
    Appendix VII--Committee Staff................................   189
    Appendix VIII--Witnesses.....................................   193
    Appendix IX--Printed Hearings................................   215
    Appendix X--Committee Prints.................................   221
    Appendix XI--Summary of Committee Activities.................   223
Additional Views.................................................   224

                  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 112th Congress, agreed to on 
January 5, 2011. 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:
    (J) 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.

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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.
   Membership and Organization of the Committee on Homeland Security

                                (19-14)

                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                   Peter T. King, New York, Chairman

Lamar Smith, Texas                  Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi,
Daniel E. Lungren, California       Loretta Sanchez, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama                Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Henry Cuellar, Texas
Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Laura Richardson, California
Candice S.Miller, Michigan          Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Brian Higgins, New York
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Jackie Speier, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 William R. Keating, Massachusetts
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
Billy Long, Missouri                Janice Hahn, California           
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            
Blake Farenthold, Texas             
Robert L. Turner, New York          
                                    
                               __________
    Appointment of Mr.Peter T. King of New York as Chair, and Mr.Bennie 
G. Thompson of Mississippi as Ranking Minority Member on January 5, 
2011, pursuant to H. Res. 6 and H. Res. 7, respectively.
    The Majority Members of the Committee were elected to the Committee 
on January 18, 2011, pursuant to H. Res. 37; and the Minority Members 
on January 19, 2011, pursuant to H. Res. 39.
    Mr.Blake Farenthold of Texas was elected to the Committee pursuant 
to H. Res. 42 on January 19, 2011.
    Mr.Mo Brooks of Alabama was elected to the Committee pursuant to H. 
Res. 53 on January 25, 2011.
    Ms.Jane Harman of California resigned as a Member of the House of 
Representatives on February 28, 2011.
    Mrs.Donna M. Christensen resigned as a Member of the Committee on 
Homeland effective March 7, 2011.
    Ms.Kathleen C. Hochul of New York was elected to the Committee 
pursuant to H. Res. 293 on June 2, 2011.
    Ms.Janice Hahn of California was elected to the Committee pursuant 
to H. Res. 377 on July 28, 2011.
    Mr.Mo Brooks of Alabama resigned as a Member of the Committee on 
Homeland Security on October 4, 2011, and Mr. Robert L. Turner of New 
York was elected to the Committee pursuant to H. Res. 420.

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SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair   Laura Richardson, California
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Billy Long, Missouri                William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)   
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                               __________

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

Daniel E. Lungren, California       Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Jackie Speier, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois, Vice Chair     Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Robert L. Turner, New York          Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                               __________

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Billy Long, Missouri, Vice Chair    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)    
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                               __________

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Laura Richardson, California
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania, Vice      Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Chair                               Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
Blake Farenthold, Texas             Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Robert L. Turner, New York                            (Ex Officio)  
Peter T. King, New York             
                  (Ex Officio)      
                               __________

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama                Henry Cuellar, Texas
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Loretta Sanchez, California
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Ben Quayle, Arizona, Vice Chair     Brian Higgins, New York
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                               __________

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

Paul C. Broun, Georgia, Vice Chair  Jackie Speier, California
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Loretta Sanchez, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Henry Cuellar, Texas
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 Brian Higgins, New York
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
Billy Long, Missouri                Janice Hahn, California
Peter T. King, New York             Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
                  (Ex Officio)                        (Ex Officio)  
                                    

                     Committee on Homeland Security

                   Peter T. King, New York, Chairman

        Lamar Smith, Texas            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
        Daniel E. Lungren,            Loretta Sanchez, California
        California                    Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
        Mike Rogers, Alabama          Henry Cuellar, Texas
        Michael T. McCaul, Texas      Yvette D. Clarke, New York
        Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida     Laura Richardson, California
        Paul C. Broun, Georgia        Danny K. Davis, Illinois
        Candice S.Miller, Michigan    Brian Higgins, New York
        Tim Walberg, Michigan         Jackie Speier, California
        Chip Cravaack, Minnesota      Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
        Joe Walsh, Illinois           Hansen Clarke, Michigan
        Patrick Meehan,               William R. Keating, Massachusetts
        Pennsylvania                  Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
        Ben Quayle, Arizona           Janice Hahn, California           
        E. Scott Rigell, Virginia     
        Billy Long, Missouri          
        Jeff Duncan, South Carolina   
        Tom Marino, Pennsylvania      
        Blake Farenthold, Texas       
        Robert L. Turner, New York    
                                      

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    During the First Session of the 112th Congress, the 
Committee on Homeland Security held 10 hearings, receiving 
testimony from 33 witnesses, and considered eight measures.

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                Organizational Meeting of the Committee

    The Committee on Homeland Security met on January 26, 2011, 
for an organizational meeting for the 112th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Peter T. King of New York.
    The Full Committee met pursuant to notice and adopted the 
Committee Rules for the 112th Congress by unanimous consent. 
The Committee also approved the Committee on Homeland 
Security's Oversight Plan for the 112th Congress and Committee 
Resolution No. 1, relating to staff hiring, both adopted by 
unanimous consent.
    The Committee established six Subcommittees: the 
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
Security Technologies; the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security; the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and 
Management; the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
Response, and Communications; the Subcommittee on Border and 
Maritime Security; and the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
Intelligence.

                     FIRST QUARTER ACTIVITY REPORT

    On June 22, 2011, the Committee on Homeland Security met 
pursuant to notice and adopted a report on the Oversight and 
Legislative Activities of the Committee on Homeland Security 
for the First Quarter of the 112th Congress. The Committee 
ordered the report to be reported to the House, without 
amendment, favorably, by voice vote.

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                Legislative Activities of the Committee


  ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION BUSINESS TRAVEL CARDS ACT OF 2011

             Pub. Law 112-54 (S.1487 | H.R.2042 | H.R.3312)

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation 
with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue 
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and 
for other purposes.
Summary
    The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards 
Act of 2011 authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
issue, in coordination with the Secretary of State, Asia-
Pacific Economic Cooperation business travel cards (ABT Cards) 
to approved individuals. S. 1487 requires the Secretary of 
Homeland Security to integrate the ABT Cards with other 
Department trusted traveler programs. Additionally, S. 1487 
permits the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with 
appropriate private sector entities and, if necessary, 
prescribe regulations to issue the ABT Cards. The bill also 
authorizes the Secretary to collect and adjust a user fees for 
establishing and operating the ABT Card program. The Secretary 
may terminate the program if it is in the interest of the 
United States.
Legislative History
    S.1487 was introduced in the Senate on August 2, 2011, by 
Ms.Cantwell, Mr.Akaka, Mr.Inouye, and Mr.Johnson of Wisconsin, 
and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On October 19, 2011, the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs considered S.1487 and ordered 
the measure to be favorably reported to the Senate with an 
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute.
    The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs reported S. 1487 to the Senate on November 3, 2011 with 
no written report.
    The Senate considered and passed S.1487 on November 3, 
2011, by unanimous consent.
    On November 4, 2011, the House considered and passed 
S.1487, under Suspension of the Rules. Clearing the measure for 
the President.
    The President signed S.1487 into law on November 12, 2011, 
as Public Law 112-54.

    H.R.2042, the House companion measure, was introduced in 
the House on May 26, 2011, by Mr.Larsen of Washington, 
Mr.Herger, Mr.Crowley, Mr.Brady of Texas, and Mr.Daniel E. 
Lungren of California and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R.2042 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
    On October 25, 2011, the House considered H.R.2042 by 
unanimouse consent and passed the measure by voice vote.
    H.R.2042 was received in the Senate on October 31, 2011, 
and on November 3, 2011, was read twice, and placed on the 
Senate Legislative Calendar.

    H.R.3312 was introduced in the House on November 2, 2011, 
by Mr.Brady of Texas and Mr.Larsen of Washington, and referred 
to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, 
H.R. 3312 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border and 
Maritime Security. H.R.3312 consisted of the text of S.1487, as 
ordered to be reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.

  CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM SECURITY AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.901

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify the 
requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security maintain 
chemical facility anti-terrorism security regulations.
Summary
    The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security 
currently has authority to regulate chemical facilities under 
the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) issued 
pursuant to section 550 of the Department of Homeland Security 
Appropriations Act, 2007 (Pub.L. 109-295). H.R.901 codifies the 
Secretary's authority to regulate chemical facility security 
within the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and extend this 
authority for 7 years to allow the program to be fully 
implemented and achieve its objectives of enhancing chemical 
facility security and reducing risks of terrorism. The 
provisions contained in H.R.901 largely reflect the original 
statute, i.e. Section 550, and will enable the Department of 
Homeland Security and chemical facilities to continue 
implementing CFATS uninterrupted using the existing risk-based, 
performance-based approach without imposing additional, 
burdensome requirements that could slow or hinder progress 
being made by both the Department and the chemical facilities. 
H.R.901 is intended to provide long-term certainty to the 
Department and chemical facilities regarding the requirement to 
improve security at our Nation's chemical facilities while 
preserving the ability of American companies to compete, remain 
innovative, and create jobs.
Legislative History
    H.R.901 was introduced in the House on March 3, 2011, by 
Mr.Daniel E. Lungren of California and eight original co-
sponsors and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Within 
the Committee, H.R.901 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security 
Technologies.
    The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Security Technologies considered H.R.901 on 
April 14, 2011, and ordered the measure to be favorably 
reported to the Full Committee, without amendment, by a roll 
call vote of 6 yeas and 4 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 4).
    On June 22, 2011, the Committee on Homeland Security met to 
consider H.R.901 and ordered the measure to be reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee filed a report on H.R.901 in the House on 
September 26, 2011, as H. Rpt. 112-224, Pt. 1. Referral of the 
bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on 
September 26, 2011, for a period ending not later than November 
11, 2011. Referral of the bill to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on November 11, 2011, for a period ending 
not later than January 6, 2012.

        JAIME ZAPATA BORDER ENFORCEMENT SECURITY TASK FORCE ACT

                                H.R.915

To establish a Border Enforcement Security Task Force program 
to enhance border security by fostering coordinated efforts 
among Federal, State, and local border and law enforcement 
officials to protect United States border cities and 
communities from trans-national crime, including violence 
associated with drug trafficking, arms smuggling, illegal alien 
trafficking and smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and 
across the international borders of the United States, and for 
other purposes.
Summary
    The Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force 
Act, establishes in United States Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement (ICE) a Border Enforcement Security Task Force 
(BEST) program to enhance border security by addressing and 
reducing border security threats and violence by: (1) 
facilitating collaboration among Federal, State, local, tribal, 
and foreign law enforcement agencies to execute coordinated 
activities in furtherance of border security and homeland 
security; and (2) enhancing information-sharing among such 
agencies.
    H.R.915 authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security, 
acting through the Assistant Secretary for ICE, to establish 
BEST units after considering: (1) whether the area where the 
unit would be established is significantly impacted by cross-
border threats; (2) the availability of Federal, State, local, 
tribal, and foreign law enforcement resources to participate in 
the unit; and (3) the extent to which border security threats 
are having a significant harmful impact in the area and in 
other jurisdictions. The bill authorizes the Secretary,  in 
order to provide Federal assistance to the area so designated, 
to: (1) obligate such sums as are appropriated for the BEST 
program; (2) direct the assignment of Federal personnel to that 
program; and (3) take other actions to assist State, local,  
tribal, and foreign jurisdictions to participate.
    The bill directs the Secretary to report on the 
effectiveness of the program in enhancing   border security and 
reducing the drug   trafficking, arms smuggling, illegal alien 
trafficking and smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and 
across U.S. borders.
Legislative History
111th Congress

    H.R.1437, the ``Southern Border Security Task Force Act of 
2009,'' was introduced in the House on March 11, 2009, by 
Mr.Cuellar and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary. Within the 
Committee, H.R.1437 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border, 
Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism. No further action 
occurred on H.R.1437 in the 111th Congress.
    H.R.1437 contains provisions similar to those in H.R.915 in 
the 112th Congress.

112th Congress

    H.R.915 was introduced by Subcommittee on Border and 
Maritime Security Ranking Member Cuellar on March 3, 2011. ICE 
has partnered with Federal, State, local, and foreign law 
enforcement counterparts to create the Border Enforcement 
Security Task Force (BEST) initiative. The teams are designed 
to increase information sharing and collaboration among the 
agencies combating this threat on both sides of the border to 
bring all relevant stakeholders together under one roof. The 
purpose of this bill is to authorize ICE's BEST Teams.
    H.R.915 was introduced in the House on March 3, 2011, by 
Mr.Cuellar and Mr.McCaul and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R.915 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
    On June 2, 2011, the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security considered H.R.915 and favorably reported the measure 
to the Full Committee for consideration, amended, by voice 
vote.
    On September 21, 2011, the Committee considered H.R.915, 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R.915 to the House on November 4, 
2011, as H. Rpt. 112-268.

      TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OMBUDSMAN ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.1165

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an 
Ombudsman Office within the Transportation Security 
Administration for the purpose of enhancing transportation 
security by providing confidential, informal, and neutral 
assistance to address work-place related problems of 
Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other 
purposes.
Summary
    H.R. 1165 enhances transportation security by providing 
confidential, informal, and neutral assistance to address work-
place related problems of Transportation Security 
Administration (TSA) employees by strengthening and refining 
the role of the TSA Office of Ombudsman.
Legislative History
    H.R.1165 was introduced in the House on March 17, 2011, by 
Ms.Jackson Lee of Texas, Ms.Speier, Mr.Thompson of Mississippi, 
and Mr.Davis of Illinois, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R.1165 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
    The Subcommittee on Transportation Security considered 
H.R.1165 on May 12, 2011, and ordered the measure reported, 
favorably, to the Full Committee, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee considered H.R.1165 on September 21, 2011, 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, amended, 
with a favorable recommendation, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R.1165 to the House on November 4, 
2011, as H. Rpt. 112-270.

                       SECURE BORDER ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.1299

To achieve operational control of and improve security at the 
international land borders of the United States, and for other 
purposes.
Summary
    In testimony before Congress, a Government Accountability 
Office witness reported that the U.S. Border Patrol has less 
than 44 percent of the Southwest border under operational 
control and less than 2 percent of the Northern border under 
control (GAO-11-374T and GAO-11-508T). H.R. 1299 requires the 
Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to gain 
operational control, as defined by the Secure Fence Act of 2006 
(Pub.L. 109	367), of the U.S. borders within 5 years. In the 
event that the Secretary should try to utilize another measure 
other than operational control, that measure must be evaluated 
by a National Laboratory for suitability in measuring control 
of the border. The Secretary must also develop a comprehensive 
new measurement system which captures the effectiveness of 
security at the ports of entry. Finally, it requires the U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection to provide the Committee with its 
resource allocation model for the current future year staffing 
requirements and detailed port of entry manpower data.
Legislative History
    H.R.1299 was introduced in the House on March 31, 2011, by 
Mrs.Miller of Michigan and 18 original cosponsors and referred 
to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, 
H.R.1299 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border and 
Maritime Security.
    On June 2, 2011, the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security considered H.R.1299 and favorably reported the measure 
to the Full Committee for consideration, amended, by voice 
vote.
    On September 21, 2011, the Committee considered H.R.1299, 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R.1299 to the House on November 
12, 2011, as H. Rpt. 112-274.

        AVIATION SECURITY STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.1447

To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant 
Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security 
Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory 
Committee, and for other purposes.
Summary
    H.R. 1447 directs the Assistant Secretary of the 
Transportation Security Administration to establish an Aviation 
Security Advisory Committee. The Assistant Secretary is 
required to consult with the Advisory Committee on aviation 
security matters and the development of recommendations to 
improve aviation security.
Legislative History
    H.R.1447 was introduced in the House on April 8, 2011, by 
Mr.Thompson of Mississippi and Ms.Jackson Lee of Texas, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R.1447 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security.
    On September 21, 2011, the Chair discharged the 
Subcommittee on Transportation Security from further 
consideration of H.R.1447. The Committee proceeded to the 
consideration of H.R.1447 and ordered the measure to be 
reported to the House, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R.1447 to the House on November 4, 
2011, as H. Rpt. 112-269.

           NATIONAL SECURITY AND FEDERAL LANDS PROTECTION ACT

                               H.R. 1505

To prohibit the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture 
from taking action on public lands which impede border security 
on such lands, and for other purposes.
Summary
    To receive operational control of the borders, the 
Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, 
under H.R. 1505, permit the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
have access to and conduct activities on public land managed by 
the Federal Government along the land and maritime borders of 
the Nation.
Legislative History
    H.R. 1505 was introduced in the House on April 13, 2011, by 
Mr. Bishop of Utah and 54 cosponsors and referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition the Committees 
on Agriculture and Homeland Security. Within the Committee, 
H.R. 1505 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border and 
Maritime Security.
    On October 5, 2011, the Natural Resources Subcommittee on 
National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands discharged H.R. 1505. 
On October 5, 2011 the Committee on Natural Resources 
considered H.R. 1505, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House with a favorable recommendation, amended, by a 
recorded vote of 26 yeas and 17 nays.
    The Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources sent a 
letter on December 14, 2011 to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security requesting that, in order to expedite 
consideration of H.R. 1505 by the Full House, the Committee 
would discharge H.R. 1505 from any further consideration. The 
Chair of the Committee responded on December 14, 2011 
acknowledging the request of the Committee on Natural Resources 
by discharging H.R. 1505 from further consideration by the 
Committee. The response further requested an appointment of 
Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be called.

        NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012

                           H.R.1540 | S.1867

To authorize appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 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.
Summary
    The annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is the 
primary mechanism by which the United States Congress fulfills 
its Constitutional obligation to provide for the common 
defense.
    The NDAA for Fiscal Year 2012 authorizes $554 billion for 
the Defense base budget, and $115.5 billion for overseas 
contingency operations. This represents a $19 billion reduction 
from fiscal year 2011 and a $24.1 billion reduction from the 
President's request.
    Although this legislation authorizes programs within the 
Department of Defense, the NDAA contains certain War on Terror 
detainee provisions that are of great interest to the Committee 
on Homeland Security. These include a prohibition on the 
transfer or release of detainees housed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 
into the United States, and a reaffirmation of the lawful 
detention of individuals from al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and 
associated forces engaged in an armed conflict with the U.S.
    Also of interest to the Committee on Homeland Security are 
the requirements for the detection of insider threats, in 
response to the dissemination of classified information on the 
WikiLeaks.org website, and the authorization of the Department 
of Defense's counter narcotics activities on the Southern 
border of the United States.
Legislative History
    H.R.1540 was introduced in the House on April 14, 2011, by 
Mr.McKeon and Mr.Smith of Washington and referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services.
    The Committee on Armed Services considered H.R.1540 on May 
11, 2011, and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, 
amended by a recorded vote of 60 yeas and 1 nay.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter on May 4, 2011, to the Chair of the Committee on Armed 
Services agreeing, that, in order to expedite consideration of 
H.R.1540 by the Full House, the Committee would not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R.1540. The letter further requested 
an appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate Conference be 
called. The Chair of the Committee on Armed Services responded 
on May 16, 2011, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of 
the Committee on Homeland Security and the agreement to not 
seek a sequential referral.
    The Committee on Armed Services reported H.R.1540 to the 
House on May 17, 2011, as H. Rpt. 112-78. The Committee on 
Armed Services filed the supplemental report to H.R.1540 on May 
23, 2011 as H. Rpt. 112-78, Part II.
    The House considered H.R.1540 on May 24 and 25, 2011. The 
House continued consideration of H.R.1540 on June 26, 2011, and 
passed H.R.1540 by a recorded vote of 322 yeas and 96 yeas 
(Roll No. 375).
    H.R.1540 was received in the Senate, read twice, and 
referred to the Senate Committee on Armed Services on June 6, 
2011.
    On November 15, 2011, the Senate Committee on Armed 
Services reported S.1687, the Senate companion measure, to the 
Senate, with no written report.
    The Senate considered S.1687 on November 17, 18, 28, 29, 
and 30, 2011. On November 30, 2011, the Senate invoked cloture 
on S.1867 by a recorded vote of 88 yeas and 12 nays (Record 
Vote No. 212). The Senate continued consideration on December 
1, and passed S.1687 by a recorded vote of 93 yeas and 7 nays 
(Record Vote Number: 218.).
    On December 1, the Senate Committee on Armed Services was 
discharged from further consideration of H.R.1540 by unanimous 
consent. The Senate considered H.R.1540 by unanimous consent; 
struck all after the enacting clause and substituted the text 
of S.1867, amended. The Senate then passed H.R.1540, amended, 
by unanimous consent.
    The Senate insisted upon its amendment to H.R.1540 on 
December 1, 2011, requested a Conference with the House, and 
appointed Conferees: Senators Levin; Lieberman; Reed; Akaka; 
Nelson of Nebraska; Webb; McCaskill; Udall of Colorado; Hagan; 
Begich; Manchin; Shaheen; Gillibrand; Blumenthal; McCain; 
Inhofe; Sessions; Chambliss; Wicker; Brown of Massachusetts; 
Portman; Ayotte; Collins; Graham; Cornyn; and Vitter. On 
December 2, 2011, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Speaker of the House requesting 
to have Members of the Committee appointed as Conferees to the 
Committee of Conference on H.R. 1540.
    The House, on December 7, 2011, by unanimous consent, 
agreed to disagree to the Senate amendment, and agreed to a 
Conference with the Senate thereon. The House agreed to 
instruct House Conferees by a recorded vote of 421 yeas and 2 
nays (Roll No. 892).
    The Chair appointed Conferees on the part of the House on 
December 7, 2011: From the Committee on Armed Services; the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; the Committee on 
Education and the Workforce; the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce; the Committee on Financial Services; the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs; the Committee on Homeland Security; the 
Committee on the Judiciary; the Committee on Natural Resources; 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform; the Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology; the Committee on Small 
Business; the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; 
the Committee on Veterans Affairs; and the Committee on Ways 
and Means.
        Conferees from the Committee on Homeland Security, for 
        consideration of sec. 1099H of the House bill, and sec. 
        1092 of the Senate amendment, and modifications 
        committed to conference: Mr.Daniel E. Lungren of 
        California, Mrs.Miller of Michigan and Mr.Thompson of 
        Mississippi.
    Conferees met on December 12, 2011, and agreed to file a 
Conference Report to accompany H.R.1540. Conference Report to 
accompany H.R.1540 filed in the House as H. Rpt. 112-329. As 
reported, the Conference Report struck section 1099H, section 
1092 was retained by the Committee of Conference.
    The Committee on Rules met on December 13, 2011, and 
reported a rule providing for the consideration of the 
Conference Report to accompany H.R.1540. The Rule filed in the 
House as H. Res. 493 (H. Rpt. 112-330).On December 14, 2011, 
the House considered the Conference Report to accompany 
H.R.1540 under the provisions of H. Res. 493, after agreeing to 
the Rule by a recorded vote of 245 ayes and 169 noes, (Roll No. 
926).
    On December 14, 2011, a motion to recommit the conference 
report to the Committee of Conference with instructions to the 
managers on the part of the House, was not agreed to by a 
recorded vote of 183 ayes and 234 noes, (Roll No. 931).
    The House agreed to the Conference Report to accompany 
H.R.1540 on December 14, 2011, by a recorded vote of 283 yeas 
to 136 nays (Roll No. 932). The House subsequently agreed to H. 
Con. Res. 92, to direct the Clerk of the House of 
Representatives to correct the enrollment of the bill H.R.1540.
    The Senate considered the Conference Report to accompany 
H.R. 1540 on December 15, 2011, and agreed to the Conference 
Report by a recorded vote of 86 yeas and 13 nays. (Record Vote 
No. 230.) The Senate subsequently agreed to H.Con. Res. 92 by 
unanimous consent. Clearing the measure for the President.
    H.R. 1540 was presented to the President on December 21, 
2011.

   RISK-BASED SECURITY SCREENING FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ACT

                                H.R.1801

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for expedited 
security screenings for members of the Armed Forces.
Summary
    This legislation directs the Transportation Security 
Administration to develop and implement a plan to provide 
expedited screening for any member of the U.S. Armed Forces--
and any accompanying family member-when that individual is 
traveling on official orders through a primary airport.
Legislative History
    H.R.1801 was introduced in the House on May 10, 2011, by 
Mr.Cravaack, Mr.Bachus, and Mr.Rogers of Alabama, and referred 
to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, 
H.R.1801 was referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security.
    The Subcommittee on Transportation Security considered 
H.R.1801 on May 12, 2011, and ordered the measure reported, 
favorably, to the Full Committee, without amendment, by voice 
vote.
    The Committee considered H.R.1801 on September 21, 2011, 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, amended, 
with a favorable recommendation, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R.1801 to the House on November 4, 
2011, as H. Rpt. 112-271.
    The House considered H.R.1801 under Suspension of the 
Rules, and passed the measure by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 404 
yeas and none voting ``nay''.
    H.R.1801 was received in the Senate on November 30, 2011, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation was discharged from further consideration by 
unanimous consent on December 12, 2011. The Senate subsequently 
passed H.R.1801, amended, by voice vote.
    The House debated a motion to agreed to concur in the 
Senate amendment to H.R. 1801 on December 19, 2011. On December 
20, 2011, the House agreed to Suspend the Rules and concurred 
in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1801 by voice vote. Clearing 
the measure for the President.

 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012

                                H.R.3116

To authorize certain programs of the Department of Homeland 
Security, and for other purposes.
Summary
    H.R. 3116 authorizes several existing components and 
positions of the Department and provide metrics for programs 
operated by the Department. In addition, H.R. 3116 clarifies 
authorities among various operating officers and policy offices 
in order to promote greater coordination among DHS programs. 
H.R. 3116 also proposes several measures designed to bring 
about greater fiscal discipline within the Department. For 
example, H.R. 3116 requires Department-wide cost and efficiency 
reviews for existing expenditures, independent valuations for 
major acquisitions, and intra-Department consultation for 
acquisitions. H.R. 3116 provides extensive direction and 
metrics carried out in the fields of border security, 
information sharing, preparedness and response to terrorist 
attacks and natural disasters and science and technology 
research and development. Moreover, H.R. 3116 authorizes 
pragmatic improvements for security, including providing 
liability protections for citizens who make good faith reports 
of suspected terrorist activity and establishing a commission 
to reevaluate the causes of the attacks of September 11, 2001, 
and the Federal Government's ability to carry out the resulting 
recommendations.
Legislative History
    H.R.3116 was introduced in the House on October 6, 2011, by 
Mr.King of New York and 12 original co-sponsors and referred to 
the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On October 12 and 13, 2011, the Committee considered 
H.R.3116 and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, 
amended, by a recorded vote of 20 yeas and 12 nays (Roll Call 
Vote No. 37).
    On October 20, 2011 the Chair of the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology sent a letter to the Speaker of the House 
requesting a sequential referral of H.R. 3116. On November 21, 
2011, the Chair of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure sent a letter to the Speaker of the House 
requesting a sequential referral of H.R.3116. On December 14, 
2011, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources 
requesting the waiving of a request to seek a referral of 
H.R.3116. The Chair of the Committee on Committee on Natural 
Resources agreed to not insist on a sequential referral of 
H.R.3116. On December 15, 2011, the Chair of the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce sent a letter to the Speaker of the House 
requesting a referral of H.R. 3116.

SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE 2007 PASSENGER NAME 
   RECORD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

                              H. Res. 255

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
effective sharing of passenger information from inbound 
international flight manifests is a crucial component of our 
national security and that the Department of Homeland Security 
must maintain the information sharing standards required under 
the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United 
States and the European Union.
Summary
    H. Res. 255 expresses the sense of the House of 
Representatives that effective sharing of passenger information 
from inbound international flight manifests is a crucial 
component of our National security and that the Department of 
Homeland Security must maintain the information sharing 
standards required under the 2007 Passenger Name Record 
Agreement (PNR) between the United States and the European 
Union. H. Res. 255 calls for the Department to refute any 
attempt to modify the current PNR regime if the modifications 
imposed new limitations that materially reduced the U.S. access 
to PNR data. In May 2011, the Senate passed a companion 
resolution, S. Res. 174.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 255 was introduced in the House on May 10, 2011, by 
Mr.King of New York, and nine original cosponsors and referred 
to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H. 
Res. 255 was retained at the Full Committee.
    On September 21, 2011, the Committee considered H.Res. 255 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, without 
amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H. Res. 255 to the House on November 
4, 2011, as H. Rpt. 112-272.

SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, 
                            10TH ANNIVERSARY

                              H. Res. 391

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding 
the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on 
September 11, 2001, on the 10th anniversary of that date.
Summary
    Through H. Res. 391, the House of Representatives 
recognizes September 11th as a day of solemn commemoration and 
extends its deepest sympathies to the innocent victims of the 
September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and their families, 
friends, and loved ones.
    The resolution further commends the military and 
intelligence personnel involved in the removal of Osama bin 
Laden and reasserts the commitment to opposing violent 
extremism against American interests and to providing the U.S. 
military, intelligence, and law enforcement communities with 
the resources and support to achieve this.
Legislative History
    H. Res. 391 was introduced in the House on September 7, 
2011, by Mr.Cantor and Ms.Pelosi and referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
    On September 9, 2011, the House agreed to discharge the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and agreed to H. 
Res. 391 by voice vote.

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                 Oversight Activities of the Committee

                       CURRENT TERRORIST THREATS

    Since September 11, 2001, there have been over 40 plots and 
terrorist attacks against the Homeland; two of them successful 
in killing innocent Americans. Additionally, law enforcement 
officers have arrested dozens of individuals plotting attacks 
against the Homeland and our allies. On December 21, 2010, the 
Attorney General stated that in the last 2 years there have 
been 126 people indicted on terrorism charges, including 50 
U.S. citizens. The threat from al-Qaeda and its affiliates 
continues to remain extremely high.
    On January 24, 2011, the Committee conducted a Member site 
visit to the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) to educate 
Members on the NCTC and receive a threat briefing from the NCTC 
Director. The NCTC was established in August 2004 by Executive 
Order 13354, and codified by the Intelligence Reform and 
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Pub.L. 108-458). The NCTC 
serves as the primary organization within the United States 
Government for integrating and analyzing all terrorism-related 
intelligence that has a foreign nexus.
    On February 9, 2011, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Understanding the Homeland Threat Landscape Considerations 
for the 112th Congress.'' The Committee received testimony from 
Hon. Janet Napolitano, Secretary, Department of Homeland 
Security; and Hon. Michael E. Leiter, Director, National 
Counterterrorism Center.
    Throughout the First Session, Members of the Committee 
received regular monthly classified briefings from NCTC, the 
Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation to stay current on the latest intelligence and 
threats to the Homeland. The Committee intends to hold regular, 
monthly briefings with the Intelligence Community.
    On February 18, March 18, June 17, July 22, September 16, 
October 22, and November 18, 2011, Committee staff received 
classified intelligence briefings from the Department on 
threats to the Nation's borders.
    On May 25, 2011, the Full Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Threats to the American Homeland After Killing Bin Laden: An 
Assessment.'' The Committee received testimony from Hon. Lee 
Hamilton, Bipartisan Policy Center; Ms.Frances F. Townsend, 
Senior Vice President, Worldwide Government, Legal, and 
Business Affairs, MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, Inc; Mr.Peter 
Bergen, Director, National Security Studies Program, New 
America Foundation; and Mr.Evan F. Kohlmann, Flashpoint Global 
Partners.
    On September 8, 2011, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``The Attacks of September 11th: Where are We Today.'' The 
Committee received testimony from Hon. Lee Hamilton, Former 
Vice-Chairman, The National Commission on Terrorist Attacks 
Upon the United States; Hon. Tom J. Ridge, Former Secretary of 
Homeland Security; and Hon. Eugene L. Dodaro, Comptroller 
General of the United States.
    On October 11, 2011, Members of the Committee conducted a 
site visit of the NCTC and the Office of the Director of 
National Intelligence.

                    FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET REQUEST

    As part of the Committee's oversight responsibilities, 
Committee staff reviewed the President's budget request for the 
Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2012, and on 
March 3, 2011, the Committee held a hearing entitled ``The 
President's Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request for the Department 
of Homeland Security.'' The Committee received testimony from 
Hon. Janet Napolitano, Secretary, Department of Homeland 
Security. Based on a Committee staff review of the President's 
budget request for Fiscal Year 2012 and testimony received, the 
Committee completed its Views and Estimates of the President's 
budget request and submitted them to the House Budget Committee 
for its consideration.

                             RADICALIZATION

    One of the greatest threats facing the Homeland is that of 
homegrown violent Islamist terrorists who depart from 
mainstream Islam and are radicalized to al-Qaeda's violent 
ideology. These individuals often have no contact with known 
terrorist networks overseas, making it exponentially difficult 
for law enforcement to detect these individuals who may be 
actively plotting attacks. Interception often requires 
cooperation and a partnership from members of the Muslim 
community, who may be a witnesses to an individual's path 
toward radicalization. As part of the Committee's oversight of 
domestic radicalization, Committee staff held a series of 
meetings with representatives of Federal, State, and local law 
enforcement, academia, religious organizations, private sector 
entities and non-profit organizations. The meetings focused on 
discussing the current threat of homegrown terrorism and 
violent extremism within the United States and what measures 
can be taken to address this problem. Briefers included 
representatives of the Ahmaddiyya Group, the World Organization 
for Resource Development and Education, the Anti-Defamation 
League, a former United States attorney with expertise in this 
area, representatives from Johns Hopkins University, 
representatives from the New York Department of Corrections, 
and representatives from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, among 
others.
    On March 10, 2011, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community 
and That Community's Response.'' The Committee received 
testimony from Hon. John D. Dingell, a Representative in 
Congress from the 15th District of Michigan; Hon. Keith 
Ellison, a Representative in Congress from the 5th District of 
Minnesota; Hon. Frank Wolf, a Representative in Congress from 
the 10th District of Virginia; Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, President 
and Founder, American Islamic Forum for Democracy; Mr.Abdirizak 
Bihi, Director, Somali Education and Social Advocacy Center; 
Mr.Melvin Bledsoe, Private Citizen; and Sheriff Leroy Baca, Los 
Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
    One platform for Islamist radicalization is within the U.S. 
prison system. In advance of a hearing on radicalization within 
the U.S. prison system, Committee staff visited the 
Administrative Maximum (ADX) prison in Florence, Colorado in 
May 2011. Staff toured the facility and received a briefing on 
the ongoing security threats at the prison, which houses a 
number of former al-Qaeda members and affiliates.
    On June 15, 2011, the Committee held the second in the 
series of hearings entitled ``The Threat of Muslim-American 
Radicalization in U.S. Prisons.'' The Committee received 
testimony from Mr.Patrick T. Dunleavy, Ret. Deputy Inspector 
General, Criminal Intelligence Unit, New York State Department 
of Correctional Services; Mr.Kevin Smith, Former Assistant 
United States Attorney, Central District of California; 
Mr.Michael P. Downing, Commanding Officer, Counter-Terrorism 
and Special Operations Bureau, Los Angeles Police Department; 
and Dr. Bert Useem, Department Head and Professor, Sociology 
Department, Purdue University.
    On July 27, 2011, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Al Shabaab: Recruitment and Radicalization within the Muslim 
American Community and the Threat to the Homeland.'' The 
Committee received testimony from Mr.Ahmed Hussen, Canadian 
Somali Congress National President; Mr.Thomas Joscelyn, Senior 
Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Mr.William 
Anders Folk, Former Assistant United States Attorney, District 
of Minnesota; and Mr.Thomas E. Smith, Chief of Police, Saint 
Paul, Minnesota.
    On September 13, 2011, the Full Committee Chair testified 
in the United Kingdom before the Home Affairs Committee of the 
House of Commons. Chairman King responded to an invitation from 
the Home Affairs Committee to appear as the first witness to 
testify on the Committee's inquiry into the ``Roots of Violent 
Radicalisation.'' Mr. King presented evidence based upon 
findings from the series of hearings held this Congress.
    On December 7, 2011, the Committee held a joint hearing 
with the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs entitled ``Homegrown Terrorism: The Threat to Military 
Communities Inside the United States.'' This hearing was the 
fourth in the Committee's series of hearings on radicalization, 
and marked the first-ever joint hearing between the House and 
Senate Homeland Security Committees since the inception of the 
House Committee on Homeland Security in 2005. The Committees 
received testimony from Hon. Paul N. Stockton, Assistant 
Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas' 
Security Affairs, Office of Undersecretary of Defense for 
Policy, Department of Defense, accompanied by: Mr.Jim 
Stuteville, United States Army Senior Advisor, 
Counterintelligence Operations and Liaison to the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation; LTC Reid L. Sawyer, Director, 
Combating Terrorism Center at West Point; and Mr.Daris Long, 
Private Citizen.
    In addition to the hearing, the Committee also released a 
majority investigative report entitled ``Homegrown Terrorism: 
The Threat To Military Communities Inside The United States.''
    In advance of the hearing, joint House and Senate Committee 
staffs held a number of briefings with Government officials and 
experts from this field, including: counter-terror expert and 
advisor to the Army Counterintelligence Operations; a 
prosecutor in the case against Farooque Ahmed; a U.S. Navy 
Medical Service Corps Commander, Middle East Foreign Area 
Officer; the Deputy Executive Director of the American Muslim 
Armed Forces and Veteran Affairs Council; and representatives 
from think tanks.
    Committee staff also received a number of official 
government briefings on the terrorist threat to military 
communities in the United States. Briefers included: the 
Defense Intelligence Agency's Joint Intelligence Task Force-
Combating Terrorism (JITF-CT); the Naval Criminal Investigative 
Service (NCIS); the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS); the Department 
of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis 
(I&A); and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
    In addition to the Committee's investigative hearings, 
Committee staff have been engaged in oversight of the Federal 
Government's efforts to counter radicalization. Committee staff 
were briefed by officials from the Department of Homeland 
Security, including the Principal Deputy Counterterrorism 
Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the Secretary, who has been 
directed to serve as the Department's lead on countering 
violent extremism (CVE). The Committee's oversight has focused 
specifically on the Administration's recently released 
strategies, entitled ``Empowering Local Partners to Prevent 
Violent Extremism in the United States'' and ``Strategic 
Implementation Plan for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent 
Violent Extremism in the United States.'' In addition, 
Committee staff attended the Department's National Countering 
Violent Extremism Workshop in August 2011.
    The Committee also included two provisions within H.R.3116, 
the ``Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2012'', to address the Administration's efforts to 
counter violent extremism. The first provision requires the 
Secretary of Homeland Security to designate an official of the 
Department to coordinate efforts to counter homegrown violent 
Islamist extremism. The section requires the Director of the 
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center to report to the House 
and Senate Committees on its counter-violent extremism 
training.

                  OVERSIGHT OF WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE

    One of the Committee's primary oversight responsibilities 
is to ensure that American taxpayer dollars are spent wisely by 
eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. As a result, the Committee 
has made it a priority to identify high-risk programs and 
ensure transparency within the Department of Homeland Security.
    Committee staff held multiple meetings on the Department's 
Transformation and Systems Consolidation (TASC) solicitation. 
On May 20, 2011, Committee staff met with the Department's 
Chief Financial Officer on the Department's decision to cancel 
TASC following the Government Accountability Office's 
recommendation to reevaluate the requirements. According to the 
Department, the Federal Information Technology (IT) policy 
changes, as well as advances in IT, altered the requirements 
with regard to the scope of work and the need for an already 
integrated finance, acquisition, and asset management solution.
    On March 15, 2011, the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security held a hearing entitled, ``Strengthening the Border - 
Finding the Right Mix of Personnel, Infrastructure, and 
Technology.'' The purpose of this hearing was to review 
Department of Homeland Security actions related to the purchase 
and deployment of border technology along with personnel and 
infrastructure resources.
    On April 5, 2011, the Chairmen of the Subcommittee on 
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications and the 
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
Security Technologies sent a letter to the Secretary of 
Homeland Security requesting information on the procurement of 
detection systems for biological agents.
    On May 4, 2011, the Subcommittee on Transportation Security 
held a legislative hearing on ``H.R.1690, the MODERN Security 
Credentials Act.'' The purpose of the legislation and the 
hearing is to address redundant and burdensome security 
background checks conducted by the Transportation Security 
Administration for transportation workers. The bill eliminates 
a specific redundancy whereby commercial motor vehicle 
operators must undergo two security threat assessments to gain 
a Hazardous Materials Endorsement and a Transportation Worker 
Identification Credential. During the hearing, witnesses 
testified about the burden duplicative processes place on 
workers, as well as the cost implications.
    In addition to the hearings described above, the Committee 
engaged in other oversight activities aimed at identifying and 
addressing waste, fraud, and abuse within the Department. On 
May 4, 2011, the Chair of the Emergency Preparedness, Response, 
and Communications Subcommittee and the Chair of the Oversight, 
Investigations, and Management Subcommittee sent a letter to 
the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
regarding processes for vetting employees with access systems 
in response to a case of employee embezzlement.
    On May 27, 2011, the Chair of the Oversight, 
Investigations, and Management Subcommittee and Ranking Member 
sent two letters to the Government Accountability Office to 
conduct audits of the Department of Homeland Security related 
to information technology governance and high-risk information 
technology investments. Through this work, the Committee 
intends to identify process improvements and potential cost 
savings.
    Committee Members and staff held a series of meetings with 
Federal officials and private sector stakeholders regarding the 
Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology 
Directorate. The oversight included a review of the how the 
Department could improve technology transfer with other Federal 
agencies to enhance capability and reduce costs. In-depth staff 
briefings continued on a bi-weekly basis to ensure that S&T 
Directorate activities are addressing critical priorities. The 
Under Secretary has also appeared before the Subcommittee on 
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security 
Technologies to address budget prioritizations going forward.

                       CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONS

                    CODEL Rogers (March 20-27, 2011)

    From March 20 through March 27, 2011, the Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security Chair led a Congressional Delegation to 
the State of Israel to examine critical homeland security 
issues including aviation security, counterterrorism, 
intelligence and information sharing, and border security. 
Members had the opportunity to meet with U.S. State Department 
officials stationed in Israel and Israeli government officials, 
including the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of 
Israel. Members examined various topics including, but not 
limited to: U.S. relations with Israel; Israel's nuclear 
program; Israeli security; counterterrorism; information 
sharing; border security; and on-going threats to the region. 
Members also visited Ben Gurion International airport, the 
largest and busiest airport in Israel, to observe aviation 
security measures and discuss cooperation on security.

                   CODEL McCaul (November 4-11, 2011)

    From November 4 through 11, 2011, the Subcommittee on 
Overight, Investigations, and Management Chair led a 
Congressional Delegation to the Islamic Republic of 
Afghanistan, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of 
Turkey, and the Republic of Iraq. Members on the trip examined 
counterterrorism efforts including general threats to the U.S. 
Homeland; the Department of Homeland Security overseas 
presence, including port security; examine local and regional 
threats; and met with foreign officials.
    As a result of information garnered during the CODEL, the 
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management Chair 
sent a letter to the National Security Advisor to the 
President, requesting the Administration consider several 
observations and recommendations from the trip, which would 
enhance National security.

                      PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS

    The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, highlighted 
the fact that our Nation's first responders lack true 
interoperable communications. In the 10 years since the 
attacks, billions of dollars have been spent, yet public safety 
officers are unable to effectively communicate with one 
another.
    On February 1, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Department of Homeland Security's 
Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) to receive an update 
on OEC's current activities. Staff held a follow-up meeting 
with OEC on March 23, 2011 to receive an update on the 
completion of Goal 1 of the National Emergency Communications 
Plan. From January 3, 2011 to May 13, 2011 Committee staff met 
with representatives from various stakeholder organizations and 
the private sector, including the Amateur Radio Relay League, 
to inform the development and continued discussion of the 
Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 (H.R.607), which was 
introduced by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Full 
Committee on February 10, 2011.
    On March 4, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Department of Homeland Security to receive a briefing 
on the National Communication System. On May 13, 2011, 
Committee staff attended a briefing provided by various State 
and local stakeholder groups on the need for the allocation of 
the D Block to public safety.
    The Committee held a hearing on March 30, 2011, entitled 
``Public Safety Communications: Are the Needs of Our First 
Responders Being Met?'' The Committee received testimony from 
Mr.William ``Bill'' D. Carrow, President, The Association of 
Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International; 
Sheriff Paul H. Fitzgerald, First Vice President, National 
Sheriffs' Association; Chief John E. ``Jack'' Parow (Ret.), 
President and Chairman of the Board, International Association 
of Fire Chiefs; and Mr.Gregory L. Simay, At-Large Director, Los 
Angeles Regional Interoperable Communication System. This 
hearing reviewed the state of public safety communications, and 
evaluated the progress that has been made since 9/11. Issues, 
such as the need for a National interoperable public safety 
wireless broadband network, the need to reallocate the D Block 
to public safety uses, and the coordination between Federal, 
State, and local partners were discussed.

                         MASS TRANSIT SECURITY

    An attack on our Nation's mass transit systems could have 
devastating consequences for innocent passengers, national 
infrastructure, and our economy. Each year, the American public 
takes over 10 billion trips on public transit systems, 
traveling more than 55 billion miles annually.\1\ An attack on 
one system could impact not only the immediately affected 
system, but disrupt public transit systems throughout the 
United States, thereby affecting the way tens of millions of 
citizens get to work every day.
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    Unlike aviation, mass transit relies on an open 
infrastructure with multiple access points and a significantly 
higher passenger volume. The tactics and techniques used for 
passenger screening in aviation are generally not feasible in 
the open environment of a mass transit system. Consequently, 
these systems can be an attractive terrorist target. On 
February 28, 2011, the Chair of the Full Committee met with 
representatives from Amtrak to discuss their rail security 
initiatives and security problems.
    The Full Committee held a hearing on May 4, 2011, entitled 
``Securing Our Nation's Mass Transit Systems Against a 
Terrorist Attack.'' The Committee received testimony from Hon. 
John S. Pistole, Administrator, Transportation Security 
Administration, Department of Homeland Security; Hon. W. Craig 
Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr.Richard Daddario, Deputy 
Commissioner for Counterterrorism, New York City Police 
Department; Mr.Richard L. Rodriguez, President, Chicago Transit 
Authority; and Mr.Daniel O. Hartwig, Deputy Chief-Operations, 
BART Police Department, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit 
(BART).
    As a result of testimony received during the hearing, 
Chairman King and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke sent a joint 
letter to the Appropriations Committee Homeland Security 
Subcommittee on May 6, 2011, requesting $300 million in funding 
for the Transit Security Grant Program in Fiscal Year 2012.

                     SECURING SENSITIVE INFORMATION

    In July 2010, WikiLeaks.org posted thousands of sensitive 
and classified military documents on a website. This 
intentional release of classified information significantly 
jeopardized the lives of U.S. military and intelligence 
personnel, as well as jeopardizing National Security. The 
threat was compounded when WikiLeaks.org, in November 2010, 
released another trove of documents which included thousands of 
confidential diplomatic cables. As a continuation of the 
Committee's oversight from the 111th Congress, the Chair of the 
Full Committee sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department 
of the Treasury seeking the have WikiLeaks and its founder 
designated on the Specially Designated Nationals List.

               PROSECUTION OF UNINDICTED CO-CONSPIRATORS

    On May 27, 2009, the United Stated District Court in 
Northern Texas handed down a decision to sentence the Holy Land 
Foundation and its leaders on charges of providing material 
support to Hamas, a designated foreign terrorist organization. 
On April 15, 2011, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a 
letter to the Attorney General of the United States to inquire 
about the decision to not prosecute the 246 individuals and 
organizations named as unindicted co-conspirators in the U.S. 
v. Holy Land Foundation. On April 29, 2011, the Committee 
received a response.
    On May 11, 2011, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a 
letter to the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the 
Joint Chiefs of Staff requesting an explanation of news reports 
that the Defense Department may allow terrorist detainees held 
at Guantanamo Bay to receive visits from wives and other family 
members. The Chair of the Full Committee expressed grave 
concern with the potential damage to our National security 
posed by the prospect of such visits. The Committee received a 
response on June 23, 2011, updating the Committee on the 
procedures at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba relating to detainees and 
their interactions with family members.

                      SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING

    The ``If You See Something, Say Something,'' program 
originally implemented by New York City's Metropolitan 
Transportation Authority, aims to engage the public and key 
frontline employees to identify and report indicators of 
terrorism, crime, and other threats to the appropriate 
transportation and law enforcement authorities. The Committee 
has worked with the Department of Homeland Security, as well as 
other Federal, State, local, and private sector entities to 
expand the ``If You See Something, Say Something'' campaign. On 
January 26, 2011, the Chair of the Full Committee, Mr. King, 
introduced, H.R.495, the ``See Something Say Something Act of 
2011''.
    Provisions of H.R. 495 were included in H.R. 3116, the 
Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011. For 
further discussion, see H.R. 3116 listed above.

     ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND FIRST RESPONDERS

    On April 12, 2011, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a 
letter to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security 
expressing concern over the risk-based and effective allocation 
of grant funds for the Urban Area Security Initiative. On April 
29, 2011, the Committee received a response.

                           AVIATION SECURITY

    On June 16, 2011, the Full Committee Chair and Ranking 
Member sent a letter to the Administrator of TSA requesting 
more information regarding a recent report of racial profiling 
by Behavior Detection Officers at Newark Liberty International 
Airport.

                        TERROR THREAT FROM IRAN

    The Committee began an investigation into the exposure of 
Iran's plot to assassinate the ambassador of the Kingdom of 
Saudi Arabia to the United States in Washington, DC. Committee 
staff met with a number of experts on this issue, including 
representatives from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies 
and the American Enterprise Institute. On November 22, 2011, 
the Chair of the Full Committee and the Chairs of the 
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Management, and 
the Subcommittee on on Counterterrorism and Intelligence sent a 
letter to the President requesting a strong and effective 
response to Iran's dangerous provocations.

             DOD/CIA INVOLVEMENT IN BIN LADEN MISSION FILM

    On August 9, 2011, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a 
letter to the Inspectors General of the Department of Defense 
(DOD) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) expressing 
concern regarding ongoing leaks of classified information 
concerning sensitive military operations, specifically 
allegations that Administration officials may have provided 
filmmakers with details of the raid that successfully killed 
Osama bin Laden. The Chair further requested an investigation 
and classified briefing into this matter from the DOD and the 
CIA's Inspectors General. On November 17, 2011, Committee staff 
met with the Deputy Inspector General, Office of the Inspector 
General for Intelligence and Special Program Assessments, 
Department of Defense, to discuss further actions the office 
plans to take with regard to this issue.

                            ANWAR AL-AWLAKI

    On May 26, 2011, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a 
letter to the Attorney General of the United States requesting 
documents and case files related to al-Qaeda in the Arabian 
Peninsula (AQAP) terrorist Anwar al-Awlaki and his possible 
involvement in the planning and execution of the September 11, 
2001 terrorist attacks.
    On October 25, 2011, the Full Committee Chair sent letters 
to the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, the 
Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General of the 
United States, and the Secretary of State seeking an 
investigation into the roles of Anwar al-Awlaki, Eyad al-
Rababah, and Daoud Chehazeh in facilitating the attacks of 
September 11, 2011.

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                      Full Committee Hearings Held

``Understanding the Homeland Threat Landscape-Considerations 
        for the 112th Congress.'' February 9, 2011. (Serial No. 
        112-1)
``The President's FY 2012 Budget Request for the Department of 
        Homeland Security.'' March 3, 2011. (Serial No. 112-6)
``The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community 
        and That Community's Response.'' March 10, 2011. 
        (Serial No. 112-9)
``Public Safety Communications: Are the Needs of Our First 
        Responders Being Met?''March 30, 2011. (Serial No. 112-
        13)
``Securing Our Nation's Mass Transit Systems Against a 
        Terrorist Attack.'' May 4, 2011. (Serial No. 112-22)
``Threats to the American Homeland After Killing Bin Laden: An 
        Assessment.'' May 25, 2011. (Serial No. 112-9)
``The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. 
        Prisons.'' June 15, 2011. (Serial No. 112-9)
``Al Shabaab: Recruitment and Radicalization within the Muslim 
        American Community and the Threat to the Homeland.'' 
        July 27, 2011. (Serial No. 112-9)
``The Attacks of September 11th: Where are We Today.'' 
        September 8, 2011. (Serial No. 112-42)
``Homegrown Terrorism: The Threat to Military Communities 
        Inside the United States.'' December 7, 2011. Joint 
        hearing with the Senate Committee on Homeland Security 
        and Governmental Affairs. (Serial No. 112-63)
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security 
                              Technologies

                Daniel E. Lungren,  California, Chairman

        Tim Walberg, Michigan
        Patrick Meehan, 
        Pennsylvania
        Billy Long, Missouri
        Tom Marino, Pennsylvania
        Peter T. King, New York
                          (Ex 
        Officio)                      Yvette D. Clarke, New York
                                      Laura Richardson, California
                                      Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
                                      William R. Keating, Massachusetts
                                      Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
                                                        (Ex Officio)

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    During the First Session of the 112th Congress, the 
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
Security Technologies held 11 hearings, receiving testimony 
from 45 witnesses, and considered two measures.

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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee



  CHEMICAL FACILITY ANTI-TERRORISM SECURITY AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.901

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify the 
requirement that the Secretary of Homeland Security maintain 
chemical facility anti-terrorism security regulations.

Summary

    The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security 
currently has authority to regulate chemical facilities under 
the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) issued 
pursuant to section 550 of the Department of Homeland Security 
Appropriations Act, 2007 (Pub.L. 109-295). H.R.901 codifies the 
Secretary's authority to regulate chemical facility security 
within the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and extend this 
authority for 7 years to allow the program to be fully 
implemented and achieve its objectives of enhancing chemical 
facility security and reducing risks of terrorism. The 
provisions contained in H.R.901 largely reflect the original 
statute, i.e. Section 550, and will enable the Department of 
Homeland Security and chemical facilities to continue 
implementing CFATS uninterrupted using the existing risk-based, 
performance-based approach without imposing additional, 
burdensome requirements that could slow or hinder progress 
being made by both the Department and the chemical facilities. 
H.R.901 is intended to provide long-term certainty to the 
Department and chemical facilities regarding the requirement to 
improve security at our Nation's chemical facilities while 
preserving the ability of American companies to compete, remain 
innovative, and create jobs.

Legislative History

    H.R.901 was introduced in the House on March 3, 2011, by 
Mr.Daniel E. Lungren of California and eight original co-
sponsors and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Within 
the Committee, H.R.901 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security 
Technologies.
    The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Security Technologies considered H.R.901 on 
April 14, 2011, and ordered the measure to be favorably 
reported to the Full Committee, without amendment, by a roll 
call vote of 6 yeas and 4 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 4).
    On June 22, 2011, the Committee on Homeland Security met to 
consider H.R.901 and ordered the measure to be reported to the 
House, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee filed a report on H.R.901 in the House on 
September 26, 2011, as H. Rpt. 112-224, Pt. 1. Referral of the 
bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on 
September 26, 2011, for a period ending not later than November 
11, 2011. Referral of the bill to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on November 11, 2011, for a period ending 
not later than January 6, 2012.

         FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE REFORM AND ENHANCEMENT ACT

                                H.R.2658

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the 
ability of the Federal Protective Service to provide adequate 
security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the 
promotion of homeland security, and for other purposes

Summary

    The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a series 
of scathing reports highlighting deficiencies in the ability of 
the Federal Protective Service (FPS) to protect Federal 
facilities, specifically with regard to ability of FPS to 
provide proper oversight over contract guards and provide 
sufficient training (GAO-11-705R, GAO-11-554, GAO-11-492, and 
GAO-11-813T). H.R. 2658 will improve security at Federal 
facilities by directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
establish minimum training standards, improve systems for 
verifying guard certifications, and standardize training. The 
legislation requires the FPS to provide at least 16 hours of X-
ray and magnetometer training before a guard may stand post. It 
also requires the Secretary to submit to Congress a five-year 
staffing needs plan designed to addressing GAO's concerns that 
FPS is unable to focus on its long-range needs. Further, the 
bill authorizes FPS to conduct a covert testing program to test 
guard competency and training. The legislation also establishes 
baseline standards for contracts for security services, 
establish a toll-free hotline to report security violations, 
and require the Secretary to establish a standardized list of 
items to be prohibited from entering a Federal facility.

Legislative History

    H.R.2658 was introduced in the House on July 26, 2011, by 
Mr.Daniel E. Lungren of California and referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition 
to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, 
H.R.2658 was referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies.
    On July 28, 2011, the Subcommittee considered H.R.2658 and 
ordered the measure reported to the Full Committee for 
consideration, with a favorable recommendation, amended, by 
voice vote.

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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


                           CHEMICAL SECURITY

    On February 11, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Preventing Chemical Terrorism: Building a Foundation 
of Security at Our Nation's Chemical Facilities.'' This hearing 
reviewed the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) risk-based 
efforts to strengthen the security of hundreds of chemical 
facilities around the Nation; assessed progress of the Chemical 
Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) implementation; 
examined actions that DHS and chemical facilities have taken to 
date under the CFATS regulations and discussed near-term steps 
to strengthen the program going forward in order to reach 
longer-term goals; and examined whether the Department's 
approach is striking an appropriate balance between 
strengthening security and enabling growth in this vital sector 
of our economy. The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. 
Rand Beers, Under Secretary, National Protection and Programs 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; Mr.Timothy J. 
Scott, Chief Security Officer, The Dow Chemical Company, 
testifying on behalf of the American Chemistry Council; Dr. M. 
Sam Mannan, PhD, PE, CSP, Regents Professor and Director, Mary 
Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, Texas A&M University 
System; and Mr.George S.Hawkins, General Manager, District of 
Columbia Water and Sewer Authority.
    Committee staff participated in numerous meetings, 
including conferences, with CFATS stakeholders. Committee staff 
met with various representatives from the private sector in 
addition to Federal Government entities impacted, or 
prospectively impacted, by CFATS including the DHS National 
Protection and Programs Directorate, the U.S. Coast Guard, the 
Environmental Protection Agency, and the Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission.
    On May 11, 2011, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent a letter to the Speaker of the House requesting a 
referral of H.R.908, the CFATS bill referred to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, based on the jurisdiction of the 
Committee on Homeland Security on CFATS matters.
    These oversight activities led to the introduction of 
H.R.901, discussed above, and will continue to inform the 
Committee's legislative and oversight priorities related to 
CFATS implementation, as well as the development of ammonium 
nitrate regulations as required by the Secure Handling of 
Ammonium Nitrate Act, Section 563 of the Fiscal Year 2008 
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (Pub.L. 110-
161).

                   NUCLEAR REACTOR FACILITY SECURITY

    On March 11, 2011, an earthquake and tsunami struck Japan 
causing an on-going nuclear emergency at the Fukushima Daiichi 
Nuclear Power Station and a global impact on the nuclear 
sector. Committee staff examined the integrated effort of 
numerous U.S. Government agencies to support Japan's effort to 
respond to this event -- as well as take lessons learned and 
apply them to U.S. nuclear security activities, and the related 
role of Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in order to 
better prepare the nuclear sector for extreme events including 
terrorist attacks on the homeland.
    On March 25, 2011, Committee staff conducted a site visit 
to the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant on the Chesapeake Bay 
in Lusby, Maryland. This facility is owned by Constellation 
Energy and located approximately 50 miles southeast of 
Washington, DC. The trip provided staff with an opportunity to 
observe nuclear power plant security measures (physical 
security, cybersecurity, and personnel security) to determine 
how the facility interacts with the Department of Homeland 
Security and State and local first responders to address 
vulnerabilities and respond to a potential attack or accident 
at the facility. The Committee will continue to examine what 
steps the Nation's nuclear energy industry is taking to ensure 
the safe and secure operation of facilities in light of the 
events in Japan.
    Committee staff toured the Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
(NRC) Emergency Operations Center on May 6, 2011, and received 
briefings on the mission, goals, and functions of the NRC and, 
specifically, on the NRC Emergency Preparedness and Response 
Program and the NRC's security policy and operations to ensure 
NRC-regulated nuclear facilities remain among the Nation's most 
secure critical infrastructures. Partnerships between the NRC 
and the DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as the 
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, the National Protection and 
Programs Directorate, and State and local entities were 
explored.
    On May 12, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Indian Point Energy Center, a nuclear energy plant in 
Buchanan, New York, situated along the Hudson River, 
approximately 25 miles north of Manhattan. These 
representatives provided their perspective on the implications 
of the events at Fukushima for the U.S. nuclear energy 
industry, as well as a detailed overview of the multiple 
barriers and redundant systems in place to prevent and prepare 
for such an event whether due to natural causes or potential 
terrorist attacks.

                      WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

    Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) pose a daunting challenge 
to homeland security because of their great potential to cause 
catastrophic consequences. Terrorists actively seek to acquire, 
build, and use such weapons and technologies. Dangerous 
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) 
materials, technology, and knowledge, often dual-use, circulate 
with ease in our global economy and are controlled unevenly 
around the world, making it difficult to limit their access and 
movement and ultimately prevent terrorist acts. The Commission 
on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding 
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD Commission) has released 
several reports in recent years detailing that these agents 
remain a threat, and that biological and nuclear weapons in 
particular are most concerning. In the 111th Congress, then-
Ranking Member Peter King and former Committee Member Bill 
Pascrell introduced bipartisan legislation focused on achieving 
success in countering the WMD threat (H.R.5057).
    During the 112th Congress, the Committee has continued to 
examine efforts across the Federal Government aimed at 
expanding and strengthening capabilities to prevent, detect, 
protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from such 
attacks. Committee staff met with stakeholders involved in 
activities across the spectrum of WMD defense to keep Members 
informed of advances being made, as well as gaps that persist. 
Additionally, Mr. Pascrell, the Chair of the Full Committee, 
and 9 current Members of the Committee on Homeland Security 
introduced H.R. 2356 on June 24, 2011.
    On March 31, 2011, the Chair of the Subcommittee sent a 
letter to the Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on 
Homeland Security urging continued support for appropriations 
for radiological and nuclear transformational research and 
development within the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office's 
(DNDO) budget, instead of transferring this portfolio to the 
Science & Technology Directorate per the President's budget 
request, to enable DNDO to continue carrying out its activities 
as authorized under the SAFE Port Act of 2006 (Pub.L. 109-347).
    On April 5, 2011, the Chair of the Subcommittee on 
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security 
Technologies and the Chair and Ranking Member of the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland 
Security requesting responses related to the procurement of 
Generation-3 BioWatch detection systems. The response was 
deemed inadequate to assure the Committee that the Department's 
decisions to-date on the Gen-3 procurement are the product of a 
sound acquisition process and based on valid science, and 
whether, going forward, the Department has in place the tools, 
technical expertise, and acquisition policies and procedures to 
effectively support the successful delivery of the needed rapid 
biodetection capability. As such, the Subcommittee Chairmen 
requested on November 17, 2011, that the Government 
Accountability Office investigate further.
    On April 7, 2011, Committee staff observed the Securing the 
Cities (STC) full-scale exercise in New York City, New York 
(NYC). STC is a successful initiative by DNDO to reduce the 
risk of a radiological or nuclear attack on the NYC region by 
enhancing regional capabilities to detect, identify, and 
interdict illicit radioactive materials. STC involves 13 
principal partners coordinated through the New York Police 
Department (NYPD). The exercise served as a milestone to assess 
the effectiveness of the program to-date. Ultimately, DHS 
envisions utilizing the detection and interdiction architecture 
implemented in NYC as a template for radiological and nuclear 
protection of other U.S. cities. During the exercise, Committee 
staff toured the Lower Manhattan Security Coordination Center 
and learned of the NYC infrastructure being protected by STC; 
visited the NYPD Emergency Operations Center to observe 
regional cooperation and real-time information sharing among 
Federal, State, county, and city agencies in the tri-State 
area; and observed the exercise at multiple choke points 
including land and sea to view fixed, mobile, maritime, and 
human-portable radiation detection systems in use.
    In addition to the STC exercise, DNDO conducted an external 
assessment of the STC program. On May 5, 2011, Committee staff 
received a briefing from the STC Strategic Assessment Team led 
by experts from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Lawrence 
Livermore National Laboratory, and the University of Tennessee. 
The assessment concluded that the STC initiative is a valuable, 
worthwhile program that should be completed in the New York 
City region and, in parallel, expanded to other cities in a 
phased approach.
    Since the beginning of the 112th Congress, Committee staff 
participated in numerous meetings with DNDO and radiological/
nuclear defense stakeholders to ensure that Members were 
informed and in a position to conduct appropriate oversight. In 
particular, Committee staff received a briefing from senior 
officials on the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture 
Strategic Plan delivered in December 2010 and discussed next 
steps in developing Implementation Plans.
    In addition, representatives from the National Academy of 
Sciences (NAS) briefed staff on the Academy's 2011 report, 
``Evaluating Testing, Costs, and Benefits of Advanced 
Spectroscopic Portals (ASPs).'' DNDO subsequently provided the 
Committee with information on how it is addressing the 
recommendations from NAS on the ASP program. On July 25, 2011, 
DNDO Director Stern notified the Committee of the termination 
of the ASP program and on August 9, 2011, DNDO briefed 
Committee staff on the plan going forward.
    The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Security Technologies, Subcommittee on 
Counterterrorism and Intelligence, and Subcommittee on 
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications held a 
joint classified Member briefing on the present and evolving 
threat of WMD terrorism on May 13, 2011. Representatives from 
the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, National 
Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), and the National 
Counterproliferation Center (NCPC) briefed Members on terrorist 
intent, capability, and plans to develop, acquire, and use CBRN 
weapons. This information will provide the foundational 
underpinning for the Committee's future legislative and 
oversight activities to address shortfalls in National WMD 
preparedness.
    On June 23, 2011, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies and the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications held a joint hearing, prior to introduction, on 
H.R.#56, the ``WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011.'' 
The Subcommittees received testimony from Hon. William J. 
Pascrell Jr. a Representative in Congress from the 8th District 
of New Jersey; Senator Jim Talent, Vice Chairman, The 
Bipartisan WMD Center; Dr. Robert P. Kadlec, Former Special 
Assistant to the President for Biodefense; and Mr.Richard H. 
Berdnik, Sheriff, Passaic County, New Jersey. Following the 
hearing, Mr. Pascrell and 10 current Members of the Committee 
on Homeland Security introduced H.R. 2356 on June 24, 2011. 
H.R. 2356 was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
    Between June and December 2011, Committee staff met with 
stakeholders, including Federal officials and the private 
sector, to examine progress in the development of alternatives 
to Helium-3 for radiation detection equipment. On September 23, 
2011, DHS officials provided an update to Committee staff on 
the recent outcome of tests on alternative neutron detection 
technology and plans going into FY 2012. Throughout the 112th 
session, Committee staff will continue to assess progress 
toward replacement technologies that address the Helium-3 
shortage.
    Throughout the month of July 2011, Committee staff attended 
a seminar series entitled ``Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear 
Security: History, Policy, and Outlook'' organized by the 
Center for Science, Technology and Security Policy at the 
American Association for the Advancement of Science. Through 
December 2011, Committee staff also attended seminars offered 
to Congressional staff by the Center for Biosecurity at the 
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on U.S. preparedness 
for biological and nuclear attacks. The insight offered by 
nuclear and biological experts improved the Committee awareness 
of current gaps in preparedness and will continue to inform the 
Committee's oversight of WMD activities.
    On July 26, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The Last Line of Defense: Federal, State, and Local Efforts 
to Prevent Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism Within the United 
States.'' The hearing examined Federal, State, and local 
efforts to implement the domestic portion of the Global Nuclear 
Detection Architecture (GNDA), with a focus on efforts to build 
capability in the interior of the U.S. including through the 
Securing the Cities program. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr.Warren M. Stern, Director, Domestic Nuclear 
Detection Office, Department of Homeland Security; Mr.Carl 
Pavetto, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Emergency 
Operations, National Nuclear Security Administration, 
Department of Energy; Mr.Richard Daddario, Deputy Commissioner 
for Counterterrorism, New York City Police Department; Mr.Mark 
Perez, Homeland Security Advisor, Florida Department of Law 
Enforcement; and Mr.David C. Maurer, Director, Homeland 
Security and Justice Issues, Government Accountability Office.
    This hearing examined Federal, State, and local efforts to 
implement the domestic portion of GNDA, with a focus on efforts 
to build capability within the interior of the U.S. The hearing 
addressed issues including how the Federal Government works 
with State and local stakeholders to build basic detection 
architectures and enhance awareness of radiological and nuclear 
threats; whether a clear delineation of roles and 
responsibilities exists; the extent of integration of efforts 
and technology across all levels of government; and cost-
effective approaches to meet the needs of the GNDA.
    From August 10-17, 2011, Committee staff traveled to the 
United Kingdom and Austria to engage government and 
international officials on nuclear security issues of mutual 
interest. Staff visited the Ministry of Defence and Aldermaston 
Weapons Establishment while in the United Kingdom, and the 
Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization and the 
International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna.

                            AMMONIUM NITRATE

    Between June and December 2011, Committee staff met with 
stakeholders from the private sector and the Federal Government 
to discuss the development of ammonium nitrate regulations as 
required by the Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act, 
(Section 563 of the Fiscal Year 2008 Department of Homeland 
Security Appropriations Act (Pub.L. 110-161)). Following the 
release of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Department 
of Homeland Security officials briefed Committee staff on 
August 3, 2011, on the path forward for the ammonium Nitrate 
NPRM; however, Department policy restrictions prevented further 
discussions with the Committee until after the comment period 
closed on December 1, 2011.
    Through the ``Department of Homeland Security Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2012,'' H.R.3116, the Committee addressed 
initial concerns that the Department is overreaching beyond the 
Congressional intent established within the Ammonium Nitrate 
Act. The Committee does not intend for the Department to 
regulate the entire chain of custody of ammonium nitrate, just 
the point of sale. Thus, H.R.3116 includes a provision that 
clarifies that transportation providers who are already subject 
to a sufficient security program will be exempt from the 
ammonium nitrate regulations.
    See additional discussion of H.R. 3116, listed above.

                         SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

    During the 112th Congress, to-date, Committee staff 
conducted meetings with Federal officials, academic experts, 
the private sector, and other stakeholders on the mission and 
operations of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) 
Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. The S&T Directorate 
is the component responsible for research, development, 
testing, and evaluation of homeland security technologies. The 
Directorate was established upon the creation of the Department 
and has experienced considerable growing pains and 
Congressional scrutiny during its eight years of existence.
    In 2009, the S&T Directorate underwent a structural 
realignment, developed a strategic plan, and conducted an 
expansive portfolio analysis that informed resource allocation 
and Fiscal Year 2012 budget planning. The Subcommittee's 
oversight has focused on examining: (1) the linkage between the 
S&T's strategic plan and its programs; (2) inadequate 
transparency and detail in its budget justifications; (3) the 
persistent lack of responsiveness to the needs of its customers 
and end-users; (4) S&T's ability to provide scientific and 
technical support to components throughout a technology's 
acquisition lifecycle; (5) leveraging of the scientific capital 
of the Department of Energy National Laboratories, other 
Federal Departments and agencies, academia, and the private 
sector; and (6) the failure to more rapidly develop and 
transition homeland security technologies. The Subcommittee 
will continue to monitor the Directorate as it evolves and 
assess whether it is achieving the goals and objectives stated 
in its strategic plan.
    On March 31, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Department's Centers of Excellence (COEs) to learn 
about the tools, technologies, and other capabilities being 
developed by this network of universities and partners. The 
Subcommittee's continued oversight will focus on examining the 
linkages between the COEs, the Department, and other customers, 
as well as the ability of the COEs to provide enduring, cross-
cutting technology and basic research needs for the Department 
and the Nation.
    Committee staff attended the DHS S&T Expo on April 28, 2011 
in Washington, DC. At the expo, S&T demonstrated and displayed 
homeland security technologies that support our Nation, 
including first responders, when protecting, responding, and 
recovering from hazards and terrorist attacks. Staff interacted 
with subject matter experts from the Department, as well as 
Department-funded laboratories and other technology developers.
    On June 6, 2011, Committee staff held a roundtable 
discussion with the Under Secretary for Science and Technology 
at the Department. The Under Secretary addressed the shifting 
strategy of the Directorate toward rapid fielding of technology 
and acquisition support, interagency collaboration on research 
priorities, and the implications of proposed research and 
development budget cuts on homeland security.
    On June 15, 2011, Committee staff attended a discussion at 
the S&T Directorate regarding international collaborative 
research and development efforts.
    On August 3, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing from 
the S&T Directorate on its agriculture security activities.
    On August 9, 2011, representatives from the S&T Directorate 
briefed Committee staff on approaches to protect against and 
mitigate damage to New York City's network of tunnels.
    On October 5, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Commonwealth of Australia to discuss 
mechanisms for coordinating research and development 
internationally and cost-sharing in order to advance national 
security and innovation.
    Begining on October 18, 2011, Committee staff initiated a 
series of Committee staff briefings at which the DHS S&T 
provided in-depth discussions of the activities of each of its 
divisions on a bi-weekly basis. To-date, representatives from 
DHS have briefed staff on the Explosives Division, the Borders 
and Maritime Division, the Human Factors Division, the Chemical 
and Biological Defense Division, and the Cybersecurity 
Division. The S&T briefing series is expected to continue 
throughout the remainder of the 112th Congress.
    On November 17, 2011 the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``S&T on a Budget: Finding Smarter Approaches to Spur 
Innovation, Impose Discipline, Drive Job Creation and 
Strengthen Homeland Security.'' Given the new reality facing 
S&T of significant budgetary pressures going forward, the 
hearing examined S&T's evolving mission, organization, assets 
and activities. Particular emphasis was placed on: (1) the 
balance of the directorate's programs (e.g., long-term vs. 
near-term R&D, T&E, acquisition support); (2) its priorities 
and how they are set; (3) its relationships with other R&D 
organizations and the allocation of resources between 
government, industry, and academia; (4) its strategic planning 
process; (5) stakeholder involvement in setting research 
priorities; and other concerns. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Hon. Tara O'Toole, Under Secretary, Science and 
Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; and 
Mr.David C. Maurer, Director, Homeland Security and Justice 
Issues, U.S. Government Accountability Office.

                       SAFETY ACT IMPLEMENTATION

    The Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective 
Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act), (6 U.S.C. 441 et seq.; 
Title VIII, Subtitle G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 
Pub.L. 107-296) was intended to encourage the development and 
deployment of anti-terrorism technologies by limiting the 
liability of sellers of the technology and others in the 
distribution and supply chain for third-party claims arising 
out of acts of terrorism where the technology has been deployed 
to prevent, respond to, or recover from such events. Despite 
Congressional intent for broad application and use of the 
SAFETY Act protections and efforts by the Department to 
streamline the SAFETY Act application process, the Department 
of Homeland Security continues to experience difficulty 
generating interest in the program and developing efficient 
internal review processes.
    Committee staff met with Department officials to monitor 
the program's progress and consulted with various stakeholders 
concerned with the pace and requirements of the SAFETY Act 
review process. Other aspects of Subcommittee oversight 
included the application burden, general program awareness, 
options for expedited review, renewal process and rate, and the 
SAFETY Act's coordination with procurement.
    On March 9, 2011, the Chair of the Full Committee and the 
Chair of the Subcommittee sent a letter to the Department's 
Under Secretary for the Science and Technology Directorate 
requesting an update on the implementation of the SAFETY Act, 
including: annual data on quantity of applications, 
designations, and certifications; corresponding data on renewal 
applications; processing times; review process and criteria; 
use of the pre-qualification process; program metrics; and 
program costs. The Committee received a response on May 13, 
2011.
    On May 26, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Unlocking the SAFETY Act's Potential to Promote Technology 
and Combat Terrorism.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Mr.Paul Benda, Acting Deputy Under Secretary, Science & 
Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; 
Mr.Marc Pearl, President and Chief Executive Officer, Homeland 
Security and Defense Business Counsel; Mr.Brian Finch, Partner, 
Dickstein Shapiro LLP; Mr.Scott Boylan, Vice President and 
General Counsel, Morpho Detection, Inc.; and Mr.Craig Harvey, 
Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President, NVision 
Solutions, Inc.
    On September 14, 2011, Committee staff received their first 
quarterly briefing from the Department on the status of SAFETY 
Act implementation at the May 26th hearing. Topics discussed 
included SAFETY Act progress in terms of numbers of 
certifications and designations, addition of new block 
designations and certifications, and other accomplishments to-
date as well as challenges.

                          CYBERSECURITY THREAT

    The threat posed by hackers, nation states, terrorists, and 
common thieves to the critical infrastructure of the Nation has 
only increased in recent years. It is important that the 
Subcommittee understand the threat environment and the 
implications to the security of the country. Committee staff 
participated in multiple briefings and meetings with 
stakeholders including officials from the Intelligence 
Community and the Department of Homeland Security.
    On February 11, 2011, Members of the Subcommittee received 
a classified Member-only briefing on an assessment of the 
current cybersecurity threat. Representatives from the 
Department of Homeland Security and the National Security 
Agency were present.
    On March 16, 2011 the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Examining the Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure and the 
American Economy.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Hon. Phillip Reitinger, Deputy Under Secretary, National 
Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr.Gregory C. Wilshusen, Director, Information 
Security Issues, Government Accountability Office; Dr. Phyllis 
Schneck, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, McAfee 
Inc.; Mr.James A. Lewis, Director and Senior Fellow, Technology 
and Public Policy Program, Center for Strategic and 
International Studies; and Ms.Mischel Kwon, President, Mischel 
Kwon Associates.

                             CYBERSECURITY

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the primary 
point of contact and coordination for all civilian, non-
intelligence U.S. Government networks as well as privately held 
critical infrastructure. Understanding how the Department 
currently fulfills that role and how it can improve its 
relationship with other Federal agencies as well as with the 
private sector is an important function of the Subcommittee. 
Committee staff participated in numerous meetings with private 
stakeholders as well as the Department to support the Members 
of the Subcommittee in their conduct of oversight.
    On April 15, 2011 the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The DHS Cybersecurity Mission: Promoting Innovation and 
Securing Critical Infrastructure.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr.Sean McGurk, Director, National Cybersecurity 
and Communications Integration Center, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr.Gerry Cauley, President and CEO, North American 
Electric Reliability Corporation; Ms.Jane Carlin, Chair, 
Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council; and Mr.Edward 
Amoroso, Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer, 
AT&T.
    On June 24, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Examining the Homeland Security Impact of the Obama 
Administration's Cybersecurity Proposal.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Ms.Melissa Hathaway, President, 
Hathaway Global Strategies, LLC; Dr. Greg Shannon, Chief 
Scientist for Computer Emergency Readiness Team, Software 
Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University; Mr.Leigh 
Williams, BITS President, The Financial Services Roundtable; 
and Mr.Larry Clinton, President, Internet Security Alliance.
    On July 14, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair received a 
classified cybersecurity operations briefing from the 
Department of Homeland Security's Under Secretary for National 
Protection and Programs Directorate.
    On August 25, 2011, Committee staff received a classified 
briefing on the status of the Einstein 3 program by DHS 
National Cyber Security Division.
    On September 9, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
from the Department's Acting Assistant Secretary for 
Cybersecurity and Communications on cybersecurity training and 
educational outreach efforts.
    On September 22, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair received a 
classified cybersecurity operations briefing from Acting Deputy 
Under Secretary for National Protection and Programs 
Directorate.
    On October 6, 2011 the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Cloud Computing: What are the Security Implications?'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. Richard Spires, Chief 
Information Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Dr. 
David McClure, Associate Administrator, Office of Citizen 
Services and Innovative Technologies, General Services 
Administration; Mr.Greg Wilshusen, Director of Information 
Security Issues, Government Accountability Office; Mr.James W. 
Sheaffer, President, North American Public Sector, Computer 
Sciences Corporation; Mr.Timothy Brown, Senior Vice President, 
and Chief Architect for Security, CA Technologies; Mr.James R. 
Bottum, Vice Provost for Computing & Information Technology, 
and Chief Information Officer, Clemson University; and Mr.John 
Curran, Chief Executive Officer, American Registry of Internet 
Numbers.
    On October 14, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
from representatives from the National Critical Infrastructure 
Protection Program.
    On November 8, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing on 
the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) 
from the acting US-CERT Director.
    On November 10, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
on the Office of Federal Network Security from representatives 
from the National Cyber Security Division.
    On November 16, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair and Ranking 
Member received a classified cybersecurity operations briefing 
by Acting Deputy Under Secretary National Protection and 
Programs Directorate.
    On December 6, 2011 the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Hearing on Draft Legislative Proposal on 
Cybersecurity.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Ms.Cheri McGuire, Vice President of Global Government Affairs 
and Cybersecurity Policy, Symantec Corporation; Dr. Greg 
Shannon, Chief Scientist for Computer Emergency Readiness Team, 
Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University; 
Mr.Gregory T. Nojeim, Senior Counsel and Director, Project on 
Freedom, Security & Technology, Center for Democracy & 
Technology; and Mr.Kevin R. Kosar, Analyst in American 
Government, Congressional Research Service.
    This hearing examined the Directorate's evolving mission, 
organization, assets and activities. Particular emphasis was 
placed on prioritization of the Directorate's programs, its 
relationships with other organizations and the allocation of 
resources between government, industry, and academia, its 
strategic planning process, and stakeholder involvement in 
setting research priorities.

    CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 
                           HOMELAND SECURITY

    Committee staff received multiple briefings from the 
Department of Homeland Security'd National Protection and 
Programs Directorate (NPPD), specifically with the Office of 
Infrastructure Protection on activities conducted by the Risk 
Management Analysis, Enhanced Critical Infrastructure Program 
(ECIP), Protected Critical Infrastructure Information Program 
(PCII), as well as meetings with the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) and the Congressional Research Service regarding 
the current state of critical infrastructure protection.
    On February 24, 2011, Committee staff visited the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The briefing provided an 
overview of FERC's jurisdiction and authorities, a look at the 
electricity and natural gas markets, major rulemakings 
currently under way, and it provided an opportunity to share 
information on electric transmission, smart grid security and 
cybersecurity. The visit also included tours of FERC's market 
monitoring and reliability monitoring centers.
    On April 26, 2011, Committee staff visited the House of 
Representatives mail facility in Capitol Heights, Maryland. The 
briefing and facility tour focused on security measures and 
screening protocols in place for detecting dangerous materials 
in the mail system. Staff also received an overview of the 
facility's coordination with the United State Postal Service 
and private partners FedEx and UPS.
    On May 24, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair requested a GAO 
study of the Department of Homeland Security's decision to 
change its process for assessing Level 1 and Level 2 status to 
critical infrastructure.
    On May 24, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair requested a GAO 
study of the Department of Homeland Security's ability to 
identify and resolve cross-sector dependencies. These 
dependencies are created by statute or regulation and could 
force the outage of two or more sectors (i.e. electric and gas) 
simultaneously.
    The Full Committee Chair and the Subcommittee Chair sent a 
letter to the Under Secretary for NPPD indicating that the 
reorganization of the National Programs and Protection 
Directorate without notice to Congress would be in violation of 
the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The letter, sent on June 1, 
2011 requested an immediate and complete briefing on the matter 
before the Full Committee. Committee staff met with the NPPD 
Chief of Staff on June 3, 2011 to discus this matter.
    From June 7 through 11, 2001, Committee staff joined Senate 
and Department representatives on the United States - European 
Union Expert Meeting on Critical Infrastructure Protection. The 
meeting covered the following topics: information sharing, 
international cooperation, interdependencies, the economics of 
critical infrastructure protection and the threat of solar 
weather on critical infrastructure.
    On June 3, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing from 
the Director of the National Space Weather Prediction Center on 
the science of space weather predictions. This included an 
overview of potential impacts of a heightened solar storm 
season on critical infrastructure.
    On June 7, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing on 
IBM's Global Critical Infrastructure Project from the company's 
Vice President. Staff received an overview of IBM's work to 
improve government efficiency and information sharing, 
particularly in the arenas of cyber security and supply chain 
security.
    On June 15, 2011, Committee staff briefing with DHS on 
special events risk assessment and prioritization process. DHS 
experts explained the intra-agency coordination process and the 
system for ranking various events based on risk factors.
    On June 16, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing on 
underwater cable reliability from TE Connectivity. Underwater 
cable and cable landings are critical infrastructure within the 
spirit of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan. Staff 
learned of the specific benefits and vulnerabilities of 
underwater cable.
    On June 16, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing from 
the Office for Bombing Prevention on the status of the 
Department's efforts to establish explosives detection canine 
standards.
    On July 20, 2011, Committee staff received a classified 
briefing on DHS Critical Foreign Dependencies Initiative 
(CFDI). The CFDI focuses on identifying infrastructure risks 
and vulnerabilities across borders. DHS Office of 
Infrastructure Protection and Risk Management Analysis staff 
provided an overview of the methodology and criteria used in 
determining dependencies. Staff assembled a classified 
reference binder for Members with locations and specific 
information about critical infrastructure.
    On July 29, 2011, Committee staff visited The University of 
Maryland Center for Critical Infrastructure Sensor Networks. 
The campus in College Park, Maryland is a Department of 
Homeland Security Center of Excellence focusing on applied 
science related to understanding and combating terrorism. 
Applications for the sensor network include: disaster response, 
critical infrastructure protection, intelligence sharing. The 
Center also houses START, the National Consortium for the Study 
of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism.
    On August 3, 2011, Committee staff met with staff from the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a review and 
survey design for statutory dependency research project 
initiated in May 2011.
    On August 30, 2011, Committee staff conducted a site visit 
to the Port of Baltimore and toured a cable landing ship and 
held a meeting with a private company security director on 
critical infrastructure protection and resiliency.
    On October 6, 2011, Committee staff attended the 
Congressional Solar Weather and Electro Magnetic Pulse 
Briefing, hosted by DHS and the National Defense University. 
Staff attended subsequent forums where Subcommittee Members 
addressed the conference.
    On November 3, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing on 
the Department's Operation Global Shield, a border security and 
counter-proliferation initiative.
    On November 9, 2011, Committee staff visited the Department 
of Defense (DOD) Cyber Command for overview of activities, 
legal authorities and visit to the DOD/National Security Agency 
Joint Operations Center.
    On December 13, 2011, the Subcommittee held a Member 
briefing on the present and evolving threat to dam security. 
Representatives from the Dams Sector Branch of the Office of 
Infrastructure Protection, National Protection and Programs 
Directorate (NPPD) of the Department of Homeland Security 
responded to Member concerns.

                       FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE

    The Federal Protective Service (FPS) is a vital component 
within the Department of Homeland Security. The FPS's mission 
of securing Government buildings and its occupants is critical 
to protecting thousands of government employees working in 
Federal buildings across the Nation.
    On February 25, 2011, Committee staff visited an FPS 
facility in Alexandria, Virginia. Staff received an overview of 
FPS' mission to secure Federal buildings. The visit included a 
brief on the agency's legal authorities, as well as its budget, 
recruiting, and training challenges.
    On March 8, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent letter to the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a review of 
FPS' management of its contract guard program. The Subcommittee 
Chair sent an additional letter on March 14, 2011, requesting a 
comprehensive review of changes in physical security in Federal 
facilities since September 11, 2001.
    On May 23, 2011, the Deputy Director of FPS provided a 
briefing for Committee staff on the corrective actions taken at 
the Detroit Federal Building after a bombing attempt.
    On May 23, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent letter to GAO 
requesting a comprehensive review on FPS future plans following 
decision to move away from the Risk Assessment Management 
Program.
    On July 13, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Securing Federal Facilities: Challenges of the Federal 
Protective Service and the Need for Reform.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Mr.L. Eric Patterson, Director, Federal 
Protective Service; Mr.Mark L. Goldstein, Director Physical 
Infrastructure, Government Accountability Office; Mr.Steve 
Amitay, Legislative Counsel, National Association of Security 
Companies; and Mr.David Wright, President, National Federal 
Protective Service Union, American Federation of Government 
Employees.
    This hearing allowed Members to examine several perennial 
and reoccurring issues impacting the ability of the FPS to 
complete its mission of securing and safeguarding Federal 
facilities and their occupants. The hearing also provided the 
recently appointed FPS Director an opportunity to explain his 
vision for the organization, and provide the Subcommittee an 
opportunity to identify areas of concern that may need to be 
addressed through further Congressional oversight and 
legislative reform.
    On September 27, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Federal Protective Service Union to 
discuss ongoing concerns.
    On November 10, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from GAO to discuss ongoing work done at the 
request of the Committee as well as preliminary findings.
    On November 16, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter 
to GAO requesting an assessment of the adequacy the evacuation 
plans of Federal facilities.
    On November 16, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter 
to GAO requesting an assessment of how facility security risk 
assessments are conducted across the Government.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Preventing Chemical Terrorism: Building a Foundation of 
        Security at Our Nation's Chemical Facilities.'' 
        February 11, 2011. (Serial No. 112-3)
``Examining the Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure and the 
        American Economy.'' March 16, 2011. (Serial No. 112-11)
``The DHS Cybersecurity Mission: Promoting Innovation and 
        Securing Critical Infrastructure.'' Apr. 15, 2011. 
        (Serial No. 112-19)
``Unlocking the SAFETY Act's Potential to Promote Technology 
        and Combat Terrorism.'' May 26, 2011. (Serial No. 112-
        26)
``H.R._, the `WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011.''' 
        June 23, 2011. Joint hearing with the Subcommittee on 
        Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications 
        (Serial No. 112-32)
``Examining the Homeland Security Impact of the Obama 
        Administration's Cybersecurity Proposal.'' June 24, 
        2011. (Serial No. 112-33)
``Securing Federal Facilities: Challenges of the Federal 
        Protective Service and the Need For Reform.'' July 13, 
        2011 (Serial No. 112-38)
``The Last Line of Defense: Federal, State, and Local Efforts 
        to Prevent Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism Within 
        the United States.''July 26, 2011 (Serial No. 112-40)
``Cloud Computing: What are the Security Implications?'' 
        October 6, 2011. (Serial No. 112-50)
``S&T on a Budget: Finding Smarter Approaches to Spur 
        Innovation, Impose Discipline, Drive Job Creation and 
        Strengthen Homeland Security.'' November 17, 2011. 
        (Serial No. 112-57)
``Hearing on Draft Legislative Proposal on Cybersecurity.'' 
        December 6, 2011. (Serial No. 112-61)


                Subcommittee on Transportation Security

                    Mike Rogers,  Alabama, Chairman

        Daniel E. Lungren,            Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
        California                    Danny K. Davis, Illinois
        Tim Walberg, Michigan         Jackie Speier, California
        Chip Cravaack, Minnesota      Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
        Joe Walsh, Illinois, Vice     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
        Chair                                           (Ex Officio)  
        Robert L. Turner, New York    
        Peter T. King, New York       
                          (Ex Officio)
                                      

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    During the First Session of the 112th Congress, the 
Subcommittee on Transportation Security held 10 hearings, 
receiving testimony from 41 witnesses, and considered four 
measures.

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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee


      TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OMBUDSMAN ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.1165

To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an 
Ombudsman Office within the Transportation Security 
Administration for the purpose of enhancing transportation 
security by providing confidential, informal, and neutral 
assistance to address work-place related problems of 
Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 1165 enhances transportation security by providing 
confidential, informal, and neutral assistance to address work-
place related problems of Transportation Security 
Administration (TSA) employees by strengthening and refining 
the role of the TSA Office of Ombudsman.

Legislative History

    H.R.1165 was introduced in the House on March 17, 2011, by 
Ms.Jackson Lee of Texas, Ms.Speier, Mr.Thompson of Mississippi, 
and Mr.Davis of Illinois, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R.1165 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
    The Subcommittee on Transportation Security considered 
H.R.1165 on May 12, 2011, and ordered the measure reported, 
favorably, to the Full Committee, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee considered H.R.1165 on September 21, 2011, 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, amended, 
with a favorable recommendation, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R.1165 to the House on November 4, 
2011, as H. Rpt. 112-270.

        AVIATION SECURITY STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.1447

To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant 
Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security 
Administration) to establish an Aviation Security Advisory 
Committee, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 1447 directs the Assistant Secretary of the 
Transportation Security Administration to establish an Aviation 
Security Advisory Committee. The Assistant Secretary is 
required to consult with the Advisory Committee on aviation 
security matters and the development of recommendations to 
improve aviation security.

Legislative History

    H.R.1447 was introduced in the House on April 8, 2011, by 
Mr.Thompson of Mississippi and Ms.Jackson Lee of Texas, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R.1447 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security.
    On September 21, 2011, the Chair discharged the 
Subcommittee on Transportation Security from further 
consideration of H.R.1447. The Committee proceeded to the 
consideration of H.R.1447 and ordered the measure to be 
reported to the House, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R.1447 to the House on November 4, 
2011, as H. Rpt. 112-269.

       MODERNIZING OF DOCUMENTATION AND ELIMINATION OF REDUNDANT 
              IDENTIFICATION AND SECURITY CREDENTIALS ACT

                                H.R.1690

To amend titles 49 and 46, United States Code, and the Homeland 
Security Act of 2002 to provide for certain improvements in 
surface transportation security, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 1690 requires the Department of Homeland Security to 
establish a comprehensive task force with representatives from 
industry, labor, and Federal Government agencies to evaluate 
the effects of harmonizing the disqualifying offenses and 
waiver processes for transportation workers, evaluate potential 
fee reductions for transportation workers, and provide its 
recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security. The bill 
ensures that airport operators continue to manage their own 
security credentialing programs. This will give local airports 
the flexibility they need to enhance their own security, 
provided they meet minimum Federal standards.
    This legislation eliminates a redundancy whereby commercial 
motor vehicle operators must undergo a Federal security threat 
assessment in order to obtain a Hazardous Materials Endorsement 
(HME), which is needed to transport hazardous materials, and a 
similar assessment to obtain a Transportation Worker 
Identification Credential (TWIC), which is needed to enter onto 
a port facility. Instead, this bill repeals the requirements 
for a threat assessment as part of an HME, and requires all 
commercial truck drivers who carry security-sensitive cargo to 
simply obtain a TWIC. The Secretary of Homeland Security is 
required to identify a list of all security-sensitive materials 
-- materials that have a security nexus and have potential 
links to terrorism.

Legislative History

    H.R.1690 was introduced in the House on May 3, 2011, by 
Mr.Rogers of Alabama, Mr.McCaul, Mr.Walsh of Illinois, and 
Mr.Brooks and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. 
Within the Committee, H.R.1690 was referred to the Subcommittee 
on Transportation Security.
    On May 4, 2011 the Subcommittee on Transportation Security 
held a hearing on ``H.R.1690, the MODERN Security Credentials 
Act.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.Stephen 
Sadler, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Transportation Threat 
Assessment and Credentialing, Transportation Security 
Administration, Department of Homeland Security; Mr.Darrell 
S.Bowman, Group Leader, Advanced Systems & Applications, 
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute; Ms.Jeanne M. Olivier, 
A.A.E., Assistant Director, Aviation Security & Technology, 
Aviation Department, The Port Authority of New York & New 
Jersey (testifying on behalf of the American Association of 
Airport Executives); Mr.Martin Rojas, Vice President, Security 
& Operations, American Trucking Association; and Mr.Randall H. 
Walker, Director of Aviation, Las Vegas McCarran International 
Airport, Clark County Department of Aviation (testifying on 
behalf of the Airports Council International-North America).
    The Subcommittee on Transportation Security considered 
H.R.1690 on May 12, 2011, and ordered the measure reported, 
favorably, to the Full Committee, amended, by voice vote.

   RISK-BASED SECURITY SCREENING FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ACT

                                H.R.1801

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for expedited 
security screenings for members of the Armed Forces.

Summary

    This legislation directs the Transportation Security 
Administration to develop and implement a plan to provide 
expedited screening for any member of the U.S. Armed Forces-and 
any accompanying family member-when that individual is 
traveling on official orders through a primary airport.

Legislative History

    H.R.1801 was introduced in the House on May 10, 2011, by 
Mr.Cravaack, Mr.Bachus, and Mr.Rogers of Alabama, and referred 
to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, 
H.R.1801 was referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security.
    The Subcommittee on Transportation Security considered 
H.R.1801 on May 12, 2011, and ordered the measure reported, 
favorably, to the Full Committee, without amendment, by voice 
vote.
    The Committee considered H.R.1801 on September 21, 2011, 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, amended, 
with a favorable recommendation, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R.1801 to the House on November 4, 
2011, as H. Rpt. 112-271.
    The House considered H.R.1801 under Suspension of the 
Rules, and passed the measure by a \2/3\ recorded vote of 404 
yeas and none voting ``nay''.
    H.R.1801 was received in the Senate on November 30, 2011, 
read twice, and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation.
    The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation was discharged from further consideration by 
unanimous consent on December 12, 2011. The Senate passed 
H.R.1801, amended, by voice vote.
    The House debated a motion to agreed to concur in the 
Senate amendment to H.R. 1801 on December 19, 2011. On December 
20, 2011, the House agreed to Suspend the Rules and concurred 
in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1801 by voice vote. Clearing 
the measure for the President.

    TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2011

                               H.R. 3011

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

Summary

    This legislation authorizes funding for Fiscal Years 2012 
and 2013 for the Transportation Security Administration to 
carry out its mission of securing the Nation's transportation 
systems.

Legislative History

    Prior to introduction of H.R. 3011, the Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security considered a Subcommittee print on 
September 14, 2011, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the Full Committee, amended, by voice vote.
    H.R.3011 was subsequently introduced in the House on 
September 22, 2011, by Mr.Rogers of Alabama, Mr.King of New 
York, Mr.Daniel E. Lungren of California, Mr.Walberg, 
Mr.Cravaack, and Mr.Brooks and referred the Committee on 
Homeland Security and the Committee on the Judiciary.

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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


        THREATS TO AVIATION AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

    The Subcommittee conducted oversight activities to assess 
the threats to aviation and surface transportation. Committee 
staff met with a wide range of representatives from the 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the 
transportation industry, and other stakeholders to examine 
information sharing, coordination among Federal, State, and 
local partners, and other security matters. Recent intelligence 
collected from bin Laden's compound further emphasizes the 
threat to both our aviation and surface transportation systems.
    On February 10, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Terrorism and Transportation Security.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. John S. Pistole, 
Administrator, Transportation Security Administration, 
Department of Homeland Security. The purpose of this hearing 
was to examine the TSA's progress in developing meaningful 
security measures, discuss the future of the agency as a nimble 
counterterrorism organization, and identify areas for 
operational improvements and cost savings in order to 
strengthen TSA's effectiveness and efficiency at preventing 
terrorism and protecting the traveling public.
    On February 16, 2011, the Subcommittee held a classified 
Member briefing on current threats to the Nation's aviation and 
surface transportation security. Representatives from the 
Transportation Security Administration were present to respond 
to Member questions.
    On February 17, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter 
to the Transportation Security Administration Assistant 
Administrator requesting more detailed information on TSA's 
aviation, pipeline, and surface transportation efforts. On 
March 18, 2011, the Subcommittee received a reply.
    On September 8, 2011, the Members of the Subcommittee 
received a classified briefing from representatives from the 
Transportation Security Administration on current threats to 
the Nation's aviation and surface transportation security.
    On November 15, 2011, the Full Committee and Subcommittee 
Chairs sent a letter to the Assistant Secretary of Homeland 
Security for the Transportation Security Administration.
    On November 16, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair received a 
classified briefing on a vital transportation security matter. 
On November 18, 2011, the Members of the Subcommittee received 
a classified Member-only briefing on this issue. 
Representatives from the Transportation Security Administration 
and the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector 
General responded to Member concerns.

                              AIR COMMERCE

    On August 1, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security met 
the mandate in the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act (Pub.L. 110-53) to screen 100 percent of air 
cargo transported on domestic passenger aircraft flights and 
flights departing the United States. The Transportation 
Security Administration (TSA) is not currently able to screen 
100 percent of all inbound cargo on international passenger 
flights and has recently estimated it would not meet the 
December 2011 mandate. TSA is continuing to work with other 
nations to increase air cargo security standards on passenger 
aircraft in an effort to achieve the requirement of 100 percent 
of in-bound cargo more expeditiously. The Subcommittee 
continues to discuss with private sector stakeholders and the 
TSA on methods to improve security while promoting the free 
flow of commerce.
    On March 9, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Securing Air Commerce From the Threat of Terrorism.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.John Sammon, Assistant 
Administrator, Transportation Sector Network Management, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security; and Mr.Stephen Lord, Director, Homeland Security & 
Justice Issues, Government Accountability Office. The purpose 
of this hearing was to examine on-going challenges for securing 
inbound cargo on international passenger flights to the United 
States; TSA's efforts to develop screening measures in 
collaboration with industry and foreign partners; and the 
technology available to conduct those screening measures.

            TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL

    The Subcommittee conducted oversight over the 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on transportation 
security credentialing programs, including the Transportation 
Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in order to eliminate 
inefficiencies and redundancies within the threat assessment 
process and reduce costs for card applicants. Committee staff 
also met with private sector stakeholders representing 
different modes of transportation to examine impacts of the 
TWIC on their sectors.
    On March 17, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to 
the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting to be a 
co-requestor of a report entitled ``Transportation Worker 
Identification Credential: Internal Control Weaknesses Need to 
Be Corrected to Help Achieve Security Objectives.''
    On April 6, 2011, the Subcommittee held a Member briefing 
on the TWIC Program. Representatives from the Transportation 
Security Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard were present 
to respond to Member questions.
    Committee staff have continued to meet with representatives 
from TSA and other relevant government stakeholders, including 
GAO, to learn about challenges facing the TWIC program, and 
updates on the impending universal rule.

                           AVIATION SECURITY

    The Subcommittee continued to examine passenger and baggage 
screening technology and procedures, international cooperation 
issues, and Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) 
security programs in order to identify where progress has been 
made, and where shortfalls remain in strengthening aviation 
security.
    The Subcommittee Chair and Committee staff met with 
representatives from TSA and the Federal Air Marshal Service to 
discuss the use of canines for explosives detection. Similarly, 
the Subcommittee Chair met with the State of Israel's Deputy 
Chief of Mission to discuss international cooperation and 
aviation security and counterterrorism efforts.
    On March 11, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to 
the Administrator of the TSA expressing concern with inaccurate 
contractor reporting concerning test results for X-ray 
technologies deployed by TSA in the Nation's airports.
    On April 7, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Strengthening International Cooperation on Aviation 
Security.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.John W. 
Halinski, Assistant Administrator, Office of Global Strategies, 
Transportation Security Administration; Mr.Filip Cornelis, Head 
of Unit for Aviation Security, Directorate General for Mobility 
and Transport, European Commission; Mr.Rafi Ron, President, New 
Age Security Solutions; and Mr.Jim Marriott, Chief, Aviation 
Security Branch, International Civil Aviation Organization. 
This hearing examined international standards that are designed 
to ensure the security of both passenger and all cargo 
aircraft; how the United States works with its foreign partners 
to ensure screening equipment is up-to-date and adequate for 
the volume and type of passengers, baggage, and cargo it needs 
to screen; the success of the foreign airport assessments 
program; and how TSA shares information on security technology, 
passenger name record data, and other vital security protocols 
with foreign partners.
    On May 25, 2011 the Subcommittee received a Member briefing 
on the Transportation Security Administration's authorization 
for fiscal years 2012 and 2013. Members were briefed by 
representatives from the Transportation Security 
Administration.
    On June 2, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Authorizing the Transportation Security Administration for 
Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Hon. John S. Pistole, Administrator, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security.
    On June 14, 2011, Members of the Subcommittee received a 
briefing on the TSA's Behavior Detection Officer Screening of 
Passengers by Observation Techniques, or the SPOT program.
    On June 16, 2011, the Chair and Ranking Member of the Full 
Committee sent a letter to the Administrator of TSA requesting 
more information regarding a recent report of racial profiling 
by Behavior Detection Officers (BDOs) at Newark Liberty 
International Airport.
    Committee staff has met with various industry stakeholders 
from the surface and aviation transportation industries to 
solicit their input for the Transportation Security 
Administration Authorization bill for Fiscal Years 2012 and 
2013.
    On July 12, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing the Transportation 
Security Administration for FY 2012 and 2013.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.Tom Farmer, Assistant 
Vice President, Security Safety & Operations, American 
Association of Railroads; Mr.Martin Rojas, Vice President, 
Security & Operations, American Trucking Association; Ms.Wanda 
Dunham, Chief of Police and Emergency Management, Metropolitan 
Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, MARTA Police Headquarters; 
Mr.Raymond Reese, Corporate Health, Safety and Security Leader, 
Colonial Pipeline Company; Mr.John Risch, Alternate National 
Legislative Director, United Transportation Union; Mr.Peter J. 
Bunce, President and Chief Executive Officer, General Aviation 
Manufacturers Association; Mr.Nicholas E. Calio, President & 
Chief Executive Officer, Air Transport Association; Mr.Steve 
Alterman, President, Cargo Airline Association; and 
Mr.Christopher Witkowski, Director, Air Safety, Health and 
Security, Association of Flight Attendants -- CWA. For further 
information, see the discussion on H.R. 3011, listed above.
    On July 20, 2011, the Subcommittee held a classified 
Member-only briefing on covert testing results at 
Transportation Security Administration passenger screening 
checkpoints. Representatives from the Government Accountability 
Office were present to respond to Member concerns.
    On October 14, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter 
to the Administrator of the TSA expressing concern with a 
recent court finding of a potentially flawed bidding process 
for private security screeners at one of our Nation's airports.
    On November 2, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter 
to the DHS Inspector General regarding the recent allegations 
of perimeter security breaches at one of the Nation's largest 
airports.
    On November 30, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair and 
Representative Farenthold sent a letter to the Administrator of 
the TSA requesting more information about TSA's use of storage 
facilities nationwide.
    On December 8, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``A Review of Passenger Screening Technology at U.S. 
Airports.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. John 
S. Pistole, Administrator, Transportation Security 
Administration, Department of Homeland Security; Ms.Gale D. 
Rossides, Deputy Administrator, Transportation Security 
Administration, Department of Homeland Security; Mr.Robin E. 
Kane, Assistant Administrator for Security Technology, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security; Hon. Caryn Wagner, Under Secretary, Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security; Dr. 
Tara O'Toole, Under Secretary, Science and Technology 
Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; Dr. Cedric Sims, 
Executive Director, Office of Program Accountability and Risk 
Management, Management Directorate, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr.Charles K. Edwards, Acting Inspector General, 
Office of Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security; 
Ms.Anne Richards, Assistant Inspector General for Audits, 
Office of Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security; 
and Mr.Stephen M. Lord, Director, Homeland Security and Justice 
Issues, Government Accountability Office.

                         TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT

    On September 22, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology 
Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Ms.Elaine C. Duke, President, Elaine 
Duke & Associates, LLC; Mr.Michael P. Jackson, President, 
Firebreak Partners, LLC; and Mr.Stephen M. Lord, Director, 
Homeland Security and Justice Issues, Government Accountability 
Office.
    On October 13, 2011, the Subcommittee continued its 
hearing, receiving testimony from Mr.Marc A. Pearl, President & 
CEO, Homeland Security & Defense Business Council; Mr.Scott 
Boylan, Vice President & General Counsel, Safran Morpho 
Detection; and Mr.Guy Ben-Ari, Deputy Director, Defense-
Industrial Initiatives Group, Fellow, International Security 
Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies.
    On November 3, 2011, the Subcommittee continued the hearing 
entitled ``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology 
Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, Part III.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. Nick Nayak, Chief 
Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland Security; Mr.Robin 
E. Kane, Assistant Administrator, Security Technology, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr.Paul Benda, Chief of Staff, Director, Homeland 
Security Advanced Research Projects Agency, Department of 
Homeland Security, Accompanied by Dr. Susan Hallowell, 
Director, Transportation Security Laboratory; and Mr.Charles K. 
Edwards, Acting Inspector General, Department of Homeland 
Security.

         TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION REORGANIZATION

    On December 1, 2011, the Subcommittee Members received a 
briefing on the Transportation Security Administration's 
internal reorganization from representatives from the 
Transportation Security Administration.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Terrorism and Transportation Security.'' February 10, 2011. 
        (Serial No. 112-2)
``Securing Air Commerce From the Threat of Terrorism.'' March 
        9, 2011. (Serial No. 112-8)
``Strengthening International Cooperation on Aviation 
        Security.'' April 7, 2011. (Serial No. 112-17)
``H.R.1690, the `MODERN Security Credentials Act.''' May 4, 
        2011. (Serial No. 112-23)
``Authorizing the Transportation Security Administration for 
        Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013.'' June 2, 2011. (Serial No. 
        112-28)
``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing the Transportation 
        Security Administration for FY 2012 and 2013.'' July 
        12, 2011 (Serial No. 112-28)
``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology Procurement 
        to Stimulate Job Growth.'' September 22, 2011. (Serial 
        No. 112-46)
``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology Procurement 
        to Stimulate Job Growth, Part II.'' October 13, 2011. 
        (Serial No. 112-46)
``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology Procurement 
        to Stimulate Job Growth, Part III.'' November 3, 2011. 
        (Serial No. 112-46)
``A Review of Passenger Screening Technology at U.S. 
        Airports.'' December 8, 2011. (Serial No. 112-64)
       Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management

                  Michael T. McCaul,  Texas, Chairman

        Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida     William R. Keating, Massachusetts
        Billy Long, Texas             Yvette D. Clarke, New York
        Jeff Duncan, South Carolina   Danny K. Davis, Illinois
        Tom Marino, Pennsylvania      Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
        Peter T. King, New York                         (Ex Officio)    
                          (Ex Officio)
                                      

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    During the First Session of the 112th Congress, the 
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management held 
11 hearings, receiving testimony from 55 witnesses.

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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


                    WAR AGAINST MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS

    The violence in the United States of Mexico's war against 
drug trafficking organizations has escalated in recent years. 
As a result, the drug-related violence along the Mexican side 
of the U.S.-Mexico border has become more brutal and 
widespread. Given the increase in violent crime, the 
Subcommittee examined the role the Department of Homeland 
Security is playing to address Mexican drug-related violence at 
and near the border.
    On March 31, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The U.S. Homeland Security Role in the Mexican War Against 
Drug Cartels.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Mr.Luis Alvarez, Assistant Director, Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security; Mr.Brian Nichols, 
Deputy Assistant Secretary, International Narcotics and Law 
Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of State; Mr.Frank Mora, 
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Western Hemisphere 
Affairs, Department of Defense; Dr. Kristin Finklea, Analyst, 
Domestic Social Policy Division, Congressional Research 
Service; Mr.Jon Adler, President, Federal Law Enforcement 
Officers Association; Dr. David Shirk, Director, Trans-Border 
Institute, University of San Diego; Mr.John Bailey, Professor, 
Government and Foreign Service, Georgetown University; and Dr. 
Ricardo C. Ainslie, Department of Educational Psychology, 
College of Education, The University of Texas at Austin. The 
purpose of the hearing was to examine U.S. efforts to assist 
Mexico, establish the rule of law, and combat drug cartels.
    On April 27, 2011, the Chairs of the Full Committee and the 
Subcommittee sent a letter to the Secretary of State urging 
support for H.R.1270 and requesting the State Department 
``develop a comprehensive strategy with the overall goal of 
assisting the Mexican Government in their effort to win the war 
against the drug cartels.''
    During a speech given March 24, 2011, the Secretary of 
Homeland Security stated: ``the border is better now than it 
ever has been.'' On May 11, 2011, the Subcommittee held a 
follow-up hearing entitled ``On the Border and in the Line of 
Fire: U.S. Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, and Drug Cartel 
Violence,'' to examine current border security efforts and 
reports of spill-over violence. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr.Grayling Williams, Director, Office of 
Counternarcotics Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security; 
Ms.Amy Pope, Deputy Chief of Staff & Counselor, Criminal 
Division, Office of Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Department 
of Justice; Mr.Steven C. McCraw, Director, Texas Department of 
Public Safety; Hon. Thomas C. Horne, Attorney General, State of 
Arizona; Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzalez, Zapata County, State of 
Texas; and Chief Victor Rodriguez, McAllen Police Department, 
State of Texas.
    Following the May 11th hearing, the Subcommittee Chair sent 
a letter to the Government Accountability Office requesting 
among other things an audit of the Merida Initiative.

                             DHS MANAGEMENT

    On March 11, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair met with the 
newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary 
for Management to discuss his vision and goals as the Under 
Secretary.
    On March 11, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair met with 
representatives of the Government Accountability Office 
regarding issues facing the Department. Among the topics 
discussed were duplication of Government homeland security 
programs, border security, transportation security, 
cybersecurity, Fusion Centers, and DHS contracting.
    On April 13, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair met with the 
Acting Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security 
to receive a briefing on what the Office of Inspector General 
had in plan for future investigations.
    Committee staff also met with several leaders of the 
Department. These included the Department's Chief Human Capital 
Officer, the Chief Procurement Officer, the Chief Financial 
Officer, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Chief 
Information Officer to conduct oversight of their priorities.

                       DHS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHA) is the largest 
procurer of information technology (IT) systems in the Federal 
civilian Government with a Fiscal Year 2011 IT budget of 
roughly $6 billion. The Department plans to use these funds to 
manage 90 ``major'' IT investments intended to assist the 
Department in carrying out its mission of leading the National 
effort to secure the Nation against terrorist attacks and other 
threats and hazards. Recently the Department reported that over 
half of these ``major'' investments encountered or are at risk 
of encountering significant cost and schedule shortfalls.
    In light of this, on May 27, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair 
and Ranking Member sent letters to the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO). The first requesting GAO to review 
of how well the Department is managing at-risk investments, The 
second, to assess the extent to which the Department has 
established IT governance and oversight structures, and how 
these are being used to manage and oversee IT investments.

                     DENYING TERRORIST SAFE HAVENS

    The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 
2004 (Pub. L. 108-458) and the National Defense Authorization 
Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-84) require the Administration to 
report on U.S. efforts to deny terrorists safe havens. A June 
2011 Government Accountability Office (GAO) report titled, 
``Combating Terrorism: U.S. Government Should Improve Its 
Reporting on Terrorist Safe Havens,'' [GAO-11-561] reviewed the 
extent to which the Department of State (DOS) identified and 
assessed terrorist safe havens and interagency efforts to deny 
terrorists safe havens. GAO found that although DOS does 
identify existing terrorist safe havens in its Country Reports 
on Terrorism, that report lacks the level of detail required by 
Congress. Specifically, the GAO stated that ``the DOS report is 
incomplete without including the contributions of its various 
interagency partners to address terrorist safe havens.''
    Additionally, the GAO notes that the Government has not 
developed a list of all U.S. efforts to deny safe haven to 
terrorists. DOS has identified only a few efforts that it 
funds, but does not include other U.S. Government funding 
efforts, including funding by the Department of Defense (DOD). 
The Department of Homeland Security currently receives its 
funding for programs and activities that deny safe havens from 
both the Departments of State and Defense.
    Following the release of the GAO report, the Subcommittee 
held a hearing to examine the threat of safe havens to the U.S. 
and what the Department of Homeland Security -- working in 
conjunction with other Federal Government agencies -- is doing 
to combat this threat. The Subcommittee will continue to 
examine whether further actions are needed by the United States 
to deny terrorist safe havens and strengthen at-risk nations.
    On June 3, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Denying Safe Havens: Homeland Security's Efforts to Counter 
Threats from Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Ms.Jacquie Williams-Bridgers, Managing 
Director, International Affairs and Trade, Government 
Accountability Office; Mr.Mark Koumans, Deputy Assistant 
Secretary, International Affairs, Department of Homeland 
Security; Ms.Shari Villarosa, Deputy Coordinator for Regional 
Affairs, Department of State; Mr.James Q. Roberts, Principal 
Director for Special Operations & Combating Terrorism, Office 
of Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict & Interdependent 
Capabilities, Department of Defense; Mr.Steve Coll, President 
and CEO, New America Foundation; Prof. Bruce Hoffman, Director, 
Center for Peace and Security Studies and Director, Security 
Studies Program, Georgetown University; and Prof. Daniel L. 
Byman, Security Studies Program, School of Foreign Service at 
Georgetown University and Senior Fellow, Saban Center for 
Middle East Policy, The Brookings Institution. The purpose of 
the hearing was to determine the Department of Homeland 
Security's presence in surrounding safe haven countries and the 
United States' efforts to contain terrorists in those safe 
havens.

                       DHS ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

    The Department of Homeland Security has been criticized in 
the past for, among other things, failing to supervise projects 
and allowing the costs of certain contracts to exceed initial 
estimates. As a result of this lapse, on May 27, 2011, the 
Subcommittee Chair and Ranking Member sent a letter to the 
Government Accountability Office requesting a review of the 
contracting mechanisms at the Department.

                          DHS WORKFORCE MORALE

    In recent years, the Department of Homeland Security has 
ranked as one of the Departments with the lowest morale among 
employees within the Federal Government. Understanding why the 
Department is considered such a difficult place to work is 
imperative. The ``Best Places to Work in the Federal 
Government'' rankings -- compiled by the Partnership for Public 
Service and American University's Institute for the Study of 
Public Policy Implementation -- showed the Department in 28th 
place out of 32 agencies in 2010. This is the same ranking as 
in 2009. Additionally, in 2010, the Department administered an 
internal survey, which returned more than 10,000 completed 
responses. The findings of this survey show leading indications 
of dissatisfaction ranged from: the Department not dealing with 
poor work performers to the way promotions are decided. As a 
result, on May 27, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair and Ranking 
Member sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office 
requesting an investigation into the causes of this, 
specifically, to what extent the Department has identified the 
root causes that have contributed to low employee morale, and 
what progress has made in addressing these issues within the 
Department.

                      FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AT FEMA

    In light of a March 31, 2011, criminal complaint filed 
against a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee 
for embezzlement, on May 4, 2011, the Chairs of the 
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management and 
the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications Subcommittee, sent a letter to the Administrator 
of FEMA requesting information regarding the processes that 
exist to vet employees, particularly those with access to 
financial systems, and what internal controls are in place 
within FEMA's various payroll systems to help identify possible 
fraudulent activity.

                OVERSIGHT OF ST. ELIZABETHS CONSTRUCTION

    The construction of the Department of Homeland Security 
Headquarters at the St. Elizabeths facility is the largest 
Federal construction project to occur in Washington, DC area 
since the construction of The Pentagon. The project will bring 
many Department components together under one roof and house 
roughly 14,000 employees on the campus. Over $1 billion has 
been appropriated for its construction to-date.
    On May 31, 2011, Members conducted a site visit to the St. 
Elizabeths campus to examine the progress of construction and 
plans moving forward. The Subcommittee will continue to closely 
monitor this major project.

      DHS EFFORTS TO PROTECT AMERICAN JOBS AND SECURE THE HOMELAND

    Two Department of Homeland Security components, U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection (CBP), have broad responsibilities to enforce 
laws and regulations that have a significant impact on the 
American economy. It is imperative these components work hand-
in-hand with the private sector to effectively enforce the law 
and protect the Nation's intellectual property. Given these 
challenges, the Subcommittee examined the effectiveness of the 
Department's efforts.
    On July 7, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Homeland Security Investigations: Examining DHS's Efforts to 
Protect American Jobs and Secure the Homeland.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.Brian Toohey, 
President, Semiconductor Industry Association; Mr.Michael 
Russo, Director of Global Security and Product Protection, Eli 
Lilly and Company; Mr.Mario Mancuso, Partner, Fried, Frank, 
Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP; and Ms.Jena Baker-McNeill, 
Private Citizen.
    The Subcommittee Chair, along with Subcommittee Members 
Jeff Duncan and Tom Marino, sent a letter to the Secretary of 
Homeland Security and the Secretary of the Treasury on July 13, 
2011, requesting an explanation of a CBP policy that appears to 
deter collaborative efforts and information sharing between CBP 
and the private sector as it relates to counterfeit computer 
chips entering the U.S. The Commissioner of the U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection responded on July 28, 2011. The response 
did address all of the concerns of the Subcommittee and on 
September 22, 2011, the Chair and Ranking Member of the 
Subcommittee sent a follow up letter requesting further 
clarification. At this time, no response has been received by 
the Committee.

                     HOMELAND SECURITY CONTRACTING

    The Department of Homeland Security continues to face 
challenges managing and overseeing its acquisition programs, as 
well as effectively leveraging existing and emerging 
technologies to accomplish its mission. Additionally, instances 
have arisen where the Department spends millions of dollars 
developing new technologies only to discover adequate off-the-
shelf technologies exist that can accomplish the same 
objectives. Therefore, the Subcommittee examined the 
Department's process for seeking out technologies across 
components, the Federal Government and the private sector in 
order to reduce costs.
    On July 15, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Homeland Security Contracting: Does the Department 
Effectively Leverage Emerging Technologies?'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Mr.Charles K. Edwards, Acting Inspector 
General, Department of Homeland Security; Mr.David Maurer, 
Director, Homeland Security and Justice Team, Government 
Accountability Office; Mr.Rafael Borras, Under Secretary for 
Management and Chief Acquisition Officer, Department of 
Homeland Security; Dr. Tara O'Toole, Under Secretary, Science 
and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; 
Mr.Jim Williams, Vice Chair, Homeland Security Committee, 
TechAmerica; Mr.Marc Pearl, President and CEO, Homeland 
Security & Defense Business Council; and Mr.Scott Amey, General 
Counsel, Project On Government Oversight.

               ASSESSING SECURITY AT THE PORT OF HOUSTON

    In testimony before the Subcommittee, a Government 
Accountability Office witness testified: ``Al-Qa'ida and other 
groups with malevolent intent continue to target energy tankers 
and offshore energy infrastructure because of their importance 
to the nation's economy and national security.'' It is because 
of this ongoing threat and the Port of Houston's importance to 
our Nation's energy, economy, and national security, the 
Subcommittee examined security measures implemented at the 
Port, possible improvements, and best practices that could 
potentially be implemented at other ports.
    On August 24, 2011, the Subcommittee held a field hearing 
in Houston, Texas, entitled ``Preventing an Economic Shock 
Wave: Securing the Port of Houston from a Terrorist Attack.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.Stephen Caldwell, 
Director of Maritime and Coast Guard Issues, Homeland Security 
and Justice Team, Government Accountability Office; CAPT James 
H. Whitehead, Sector Commander, Sector Houston-Galveston, 
United States Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security; 
Sheriff Adrian Garcia, Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas; 
Mr.James T. Edmonds, Chairman, The Port of Houston Authority; 
and CAPT (Ret.) William Diehl, President, Greater Houston Port 
Bureau.
    The Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to the Commandant of 
the U.S. Coast Guard, on August 24, 2011, urging the U.S. Coast 
Guard to examine the unique public-private partnership 
established at the Port of Houston and its possible 
applicability at other ports in the United States. No response 
has been received at this time.

    TEN YEARS AFTER 9/11: ASSESSING AIRPORT SECURITY AT BOSTON LOGAN

    Over the last decade, the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) worked to develop systems to secure aviation 
transportation to prevent terrorist attacks such as the tragic 
events of September 11, 2001. The two main areas of focus were 
perimeter security and the new behavior screening system known 
as Screening Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT). The 
Subcommittee examined how the perimeter and behavior detection 
systems developed over the last 10 years, and observed the 
perimeter and system at Boston Logan International Airport, one 
of the launch sites for the September 11th terrorist attacks.
    On September 16, 2011, the Subcommittee held a field 
hearing in Boston, Massachusetts entitled ``Ten Years After 9/
11: Assessing Airport Security and Preventing a Future 
Terrorist Attack.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Mr.Stephen M. Lord, Director, Homeland Security and Justice 
Issues, Government Accountability Office; Mr.Chris McLaughlin, 
Assistant Administrator, Office of Security Operations, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security; Admiral (Ret.) George Naccara, Federal Security 
Director, Transportation Security Administration, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr.Edward C. Freni, Director of Aviation, 
Massachusetts Port Authority; and Major Michael Concannon, 
Massachusetts State Police Troop F Headquarters.
    The Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to the Secretary of 
Homeland Security on December 5, 2011, urging the Department to 
consider implementation of the SPOT behavioral screening system 
nationwide and to continue close examination of perimeter 
security at all aviation sites throughout the United States.

                           MERIDA INITIATIVE

    The Merida Initiative was originally initiated in October 
of 2007 as a three year counter drug and anti-crime assistance 
package for Mexico and Central America. However, after 4 years 
only a third of the appropriations have been directed, and the 
program is failing to counter drug operations. The Mexican 
cartels cause problems along the US Southern border, murdering 
political figures and civilians, terrorizing the citizens of 
Mexico and United States. With this in mind, the Subcommittee 
participated in the second of two investigations of the 
program, reviewing the program's potential benefits, and 
effectiveness against the terrorist operations of the cartels.
    On October 4, 2011, the Subcommittee on Oversight, 
Investigations, and Management and the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs' Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere held a joint 
hearing entitled ``Is Merida Antiquated? Part Two: Updating 
U.S. Policy to Counter Threats of Insurgency and Narco-
Terrorism.'' The Subcommittees received testimony from Hon. 
William R. Brownfield, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. 
Department of State; Mr.Rodney G. Benson, Assistant 
Administrator, Chief of Intelligence, Drug Enforcement 
Administration, U.S. Department of Justice; and Ms.Mariko 
Silver, Acting Assistant Secretary, Office of International 
Affairs, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The purpose of 
the hearing was to examine the U.S.s efforts to assist the 
Mexican government and win the war against the Mexican drug 
cartels..
    Following the hearing, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter 
to the Secretary of State on December 9, 2011, urging review of 
the entire Merida Initiative and urging making the necessary 
changes to the program to address the new terrorist tactics of 
the drug cartels.

        NARCO-TERRORISM'S THREAT ALONG THE SOUTHERN U.S. BORDER

    The U.S. southwestern border, specifically the state of 
Texas, has experienced more than 22 murders, 24 assaults, 15 
shootings, and 5 kidnappings stemming from cartel activity. The 
cartels are exploiting holes in U.S. border security to 
infiltrate America's cities as bases for narco-trafficking and 
terrorist activities. Retired U.S. Army Generals Scales and 
McCaffrey produced a report entitled ``A Call to Action: Narco-
Terrorism's Threat to the Southern U.S. Border,'' which 
outlined these threats and sparked the Subcommittee to further 
investigate their findings as related to the potential gaps in 
homeland security.
    On October 14, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``A Call to Action: Narco-Terrorism's Threat to the 
Southern U.S. Border.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from General Barry R. McCaffrey (Ret.), President, BR McCaffrey 
Associates, LLC; Major General Robert H. Scales (Ret.), 
President, COLGEN, LP; Mr.Todd Staples, Commissioner, Texas 
Department of Agriculture; and Dr. Michael Vickers, Las Palmas 
Veterinary Hospital, Ms. Sylvia Aguilar, Chief Deputy, El Paso 
County Sheriff's Office Head Quarters. The purpose of the 
hearing was to determine the Nation's effort to counter the 
growing violence along the Southern border of the U.S.
    As a result of the hearing, the Chair of the Subcommittee 
sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security on December 
5, 2011, requesting the Department review the McCaffrey-Scales 
report and, furthermore, develop a comprehensive strategy with 
state authorities to make border security more effective.

               BUREAUCRACY, FEMA, AND THE TEXAS WILDFIRES

    The summer of 2011 brought to Texas its worst drought in 
100 years and record high temperatures. This set the conditions 
for fires to spark, and spread to engulf more than 1,400 homes 
and thousands of acres. The Federal Emergency Management 
Agency's (FEMA) response was delayed and the Federal Government 
failed to pre-position assisting aircraft despite all of the 
warning signs and potential damage to the region. In an effort 
to determine lessons learned from the disaster, the 
Subcommittee examined the Federal response to the wildfires, 
and the processes by which local and state government had to 
initiate in order to receive necessary support from the Federal 
Government.
    On October 17, 2011, the Subcommittee held a field hearing 
in Austin, Texas entitled ``Texas Wildfire Review: Did 
Bureaucracy Prevent a Timely Response?'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Mr.W. Nim Kidd, Assistant Director, 
Emergency Management, Texas Department of Public Safety; Major 
General John F. Nichols, Adjutant General, Texas Military 
Forces Texas; Mr.Kevin Starbuck, CEM, Emergency Management 
Coordinator, Amarillo/Potter/Randall Office of Emergency 
Management; Mr.Tony Russell, Region VI Regional Administrator, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security; and Mr.Tom Harbour, Director, Fire and Aviation 
Management, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.

                            TERRORIST TRAVEL

    On October 11, 2011 United States officials revealed that 
two men were charged in New York for allegedly plotting to 
assassinate the Saudi Arabian Ambassador in Washington DC, on 
behalf of the Government of Iran. One man was a citizen of the 
U.S., the other a member of Iran's Qods Force -- a special 
operations unit within the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard 
Corps. Allegedly the men collaborated with a Drug Enforcement 
Administration informant who was identified as a member of the 
Los Zetas drug cartel. The implications of foreign governments 
utilizing cartels to gain access to the United States in an 
attempt to assassinate political officials are a threat to 
national security and a breach of international law. The 
Subcommittee investigated the matter in order to fully assess 
the likelihood and capabilities of foreign terrorist 
organizations to breach the country's border and terrorize the 
homeland.
    On October 26, 2011, the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism 
and Intelligence and the Subcommittee on Oversight, 
Investigations, and Management held a joint hearing entitled 
``Iranian Terror Operations on American Soil.'' The 
Subcommittees received testimony from General Jack Keane 
(Ret.), United States Army; Mr.Reuel Marc Gerecht, Senior 
Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Dr. Matt Levitt, 
Director, Stein Program on Counterterrorism & Intelligence, The 
Washington Institute for Near East Policy; Dr. Lawrence Korb, 
Senior Fellow, Center For American Progress Action Fund; and 
Colonel Timothy J. Geraghty (Ret.), United States Marine Corps. 
The purpose of the hearing was to examine the plot by Iran to 
assassinate the Saudi Arabian ambassador to the United States.
    As a result of the hearing, the Chairs of the Full 
Committee and the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, 
and Management and the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
Intelligence sent a letter on November 22, 2011, to the 
President urging the Administration to enforce sanctions on 
Iran's Central Bank, designate the Iranian Revolutionary Guard 
Corps as a foreign terrorist organization, and conduct all 
efforts appropriate to ensure protection of the Homeland.

                      FORFEITED ASSETS MANAGEMENT

    According to the Department of the Treasury, the Department 
of Homeland Security received $345.72 million in Treasury 
Forfeiture Funds in FY 2010. The Department of the Treasury 
states that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection received 
$65.343 million, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 
received $154.14 million, the Secret Service received $121.724 
million, the United States Coast Guard received $4.18 million, 
and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center received $0.345 
million in FY 2010.
    Given the magnitude of the aforementioned funds, the 
Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland 
Secretary on December 9, 2011, requesting the Department 
clarify how the money was used by the Department and its 
components. The Committee not received a response at this time.

                   OVERSIGHT OF MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established an 
Efficiency Review Board for the purposes of measuring cost-
savings, effectiveness, and efficiencies within DHS components. 
The Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, stated 
the efficiency review, ``is designed to make sure we get the 
highest and best use out of precious taxpayer dollars.'' 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports indicate that 
oversight of the progress of efficiency review boards is 
critical to make sure the review is being properly conducted.
    To assess the progress of the board, the Subcommittee Chair 
sent a letter on December 9, 2011, to the Secretary of Homeland 
Security requesting information about the board's composition, 
methodologies of assessment, and findings thus far. The 
Committee not received a response at this time.

                    DUPLICATIVE TASKING REQUIREMENTS

    Given the constrained fiscal environment, the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) is under increased pressure to find 
cost savings and optimize funding. However, Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) reports indicate the agency has a 
number of duplicative tasking requirements. These duplicative 
taskings spike costs and drain vital revenues. In many 
instances DHS is repeating efforts of state and local 
governments, other agencies, and in some cases within its own 
agency.
    Given these concerns, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter 
to Comptroller General of the United States on December 9, 
2011, requesting that GAO investigate and write a report on the 
specific instances of duplicative taskings within DHS 
components. The Committee has not received a response at this 
time.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``The U.S. Homeland Security Role in the Mexican War Against 
        Drug Cartels.'' March 31, 2011. (Serial No. 112-14)
``On the Border and in the Line of Fire: U.S. Law Enforcement, 
        Homeland Security and Drug Cartel Violence.'' May 11, 
        2011. (Serial No. 112-24)
``Denying Terrorist Safe Havens: Homeland Security's Efforts to 
        Counter Threats from Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia.'' 
        June 3, 2011. (Serial No. 112-28)
``Homeland Security Investigations: Examining DHS's Efforts to 
        Protect American Jobs and Secure the Homeland.'' July 
        7, 2011 (Serial No. 112-34)
``Homeland Security Contracting: Does the Department 
        Effectively Leverage Emerging Technologies?'' July 15, 
        2011 (Serial No. 112-39)
``Preventing an Economic Shock Wave: Securing the Port of 
        Houston from a Terrorist Attack.'' August 24, 2011 
        (Houston, Texas) (Serial No. 112-41)
``Ten Years After 9/11: Assessing Airport Security and 
        Preventing a Future Terrorist Attack.'' September 16, 
        2011. (Boston, Massachusetts) (Serial No. 112-45)
``Is Merida Antiquated? Part Two: Updating U.S. Policy to 
        Counter Threats of Insurgency and Narco-Terrorism.'' 
        October 4, 2011. Joint with the Committee on Foreign 
        Affairs' Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. 
        (Serial No. 112-48)
``A Call to Action: Narco-Terrorism's Threat to the Southern 
        U.S. Border.'' October 14, 2011. (Serial No. 112-51)
``Texas Wildfire Review: Did Bureaucracy Prevent a Timely 
        Response?'' October 17, 2011. (Austin, Texas) (Serial 
        No. 112-52)
``Iranian Terror Operation on American Soil.'' October 26, 
        2011. Joint hearing with the Subcommittee on 
        Counterterrorism and Intelligence (Serial No. 112-54)
  Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications

                  Gus M. Bilirakis,  Florida, Chairman

        Scott Rigell, Virginia        Laura Richardson, California
        Tom Marino, Pennsylvania,     Hansen Clarke, Michigan
                          Vice        Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
        Chair                         Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
        Blake Farenthold, Texas                         (Ex Officio)  
        Robert L. Turner, New York    
        Peter T. King, New York       
                          (Ex Officio)
                                      

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    During the First Session of the 112th Congress, the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications held 11 hearings, receiving testimony from 44 
witnesses, and considered three measures.

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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee



           HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT

                                H.R.1129

To prohibit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from 
requiring recipients of grants under the State Homeland 
Security Grant Program or Urban Area Security Initiative to use 
a specific percentage of those funds for a particular use.

Summary

    H.R. 1129 prohibits the Administrator of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from requiring recipients of 
funds under the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) 
or the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) to use a specific 
percentage of those funds for a particular allowable use, 
unless otherwise directed by statute.
    The bill further requires the Administrator of FEMA to 
study the use of SHSGP and UASI funds for managing and 
administering the grants to determine whether the current 
statutory percentage is sufficient to ensure proper oversight, 
management, and administration of grant awards. H.R. 1129 also 
directs the Administrator to study the feasibility, advantages, 
and disadvantages of issuing multi-year grant guidance for 
SHSGP and UASI. The Administrator is required to report to the 
Committee on Homeland Security and Senate Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs Committee on the findings of both studies 
within 180 days of enactment of the bill.

Legislative History

    H.R.1129 was introduced in the House on March 16, 2011, by 
Ms.Richardson, Ms.Bass of California, and Ms.Hirono, and 
referred solely to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within 
the Committee, H.R.1129 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
    The Subcommittee considered H.R.1129 on December 8, 2011, 
and reported the measure to the Full Committee with a favorable 
recommendation, amended, by voice vote.

        METROPOLITAN MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM PROGRAM ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.1411

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure 
continuation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System 
Program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 1411 authorizes the Metropolitan Medical Response 
System Program (MMRS) and directs the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to provide grants through the Administrator of the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency to State and local 
governments to strengthen medical surge capacity and mass 
prophylaxis capabilities, enhance detection capabilities, 
develop mass triage plans, support information sharing and 
collaboration, conduct training and exercises, and strengthen 
decontamination capabilities. Jurisdictions that received 
funding in Fiscal Year 2010 are eligible for continued funding. 
After Fiscal Year 2012, a jurisdiction shall not be eligible 
unless the Secretary determines that the jurisdiction maintains 
a sufficient measured degree of capability in accordance with 
outlined performance measures. The provision also requires a 
review of the program to provide recommendations going forward. 
For each of Fiscal Year 2012 through 2016, $41 million is 
authorized.

Legislative History

    H.R.1411 was introduced in the House on April 7, 2011, by 
Mr.Bilirakis and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R.1411 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications.
    The Subcommittee considered H.R.1129 on December 8, 2011, 
and reported the measure to the Full Committee with a favorable 
recommendation, amended, by voice vote.

  INTEGRATED PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.3563

to authorize the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System 
(IPAWS) to ensure the timely and effective distribution of 
alerts and warnings.

Summary

    H.R. 3563 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
modernize and implement the national integrated public alert 
and warning system through the establishment of common alert 
and warning protocols, standards, terminology, and an operating 
system. Among other things, H.R. 3563 requires the Secretary to 
develop alerting capabilities for diverse modes of 
communications, the ability to adapt to future technologies, 
mechanisms to protect individual privacy, and the ability to 
alert non-resident visitors to an affected area. The bill 
further requires that the system be developed to ensure alerts 
and warnings are provided to individuals with disabilities and 
access and functional needs.
    Within one year of system becoming fully functional, and 
every six months thereafter, the Secretary is required to 
report to the Committee on Homeland Security and the Senate 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on the 
functionality and performance of the system.
    H.R. 3563 authorizes $13.4 million for the system for each 
of Fiscal Years 2012 through 2016. This amount is equal to the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency's budget request for Fiscal 
Year 2012, and approximately $5 million less than the 
appropriated amount for Fiscal Year 2011.

Legislative History

    H.R.3563 was introduced in the House on December 6, 2011, 
by Mr.Bilirakis and Ms.Richardson and referred to the Committee 
on Homeland Security, and the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure. Within the Committee, H.R.3563 was referred to 
the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications.
    The Subcommittee considered H.R.3563 on December 8, 2011, 
and reported the measure to the Full Committee with a favorable 
recommendation, amended, by voice vote.

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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


             DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY

    Since the beginning of the 112th Congress, States and 
localities have experienced thwarted terror plots, severe 
winter storms, tornados, hurricanes, a tsunami, and widespread 
flooding. It is imperative that the Federal Government, along 
with its partners at the State and local levels and the private 
sector, works to prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks, 
natural disasters, and other emergencies.
    On February 4, 2011, Committee staff conducted a site visit 
of the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center in Virginia to 
receive a tour and briefing on the Federal Government's 
emergency operation center.
    On February 8, 2011, the Subcommittee held a Member site 
visit to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) 
National Response Coordination Center in Washington, DC. This 
visit provided Subcommittee Members with an overview of FEMA's 
mission and operations and efforts to work with its State, 
local, and private sector partners. Members met with officials 
from throughout the agency including the Administrator and 
Deputy Administrator of FEMA. Following the briefing, Members 
toured the National Response Coordination Center.
    As part of the Subcommittee's oversight, on February 24 and 
March 22, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives of the 
Federal FEMA and the U.S. Marine Corps to receive a briefing on 
the prepositioned equipment program.
    On March 16, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair met with the 
Director of FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and 
Coordination to discuss efforts to integrate individuals and 
other functional needs into emergency preparedness and response 
efforts.
    On April 5, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Homeland Security Policy Institute to discuss 
resiliency, and on April 21, 2011, staff participated in a tour 
of the Department of Health and Human Services' Emergency 
Operations Center.
    On May 5, 2011, Committee staff attended a briefing on 
FEMA's direct housing program. This included a preview of the 
agency's hurricane season preparedness and queries on its 
housing contracts oversight.
    On May 5, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing from 
representatives from the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) on 
the Department of Defense's disaster response posture.
    On May 6, 2011, Committee staff attended FEMA's quarterly 
Response and Recovery briefing at FEMA Headquarters and 
received an update on operations in response to tornados and 
flooding in FEMA Regions IV and VI.
    On May 31, 2011, the Subcommittee held a Member site visit 
to the American Red Cross' disaster operations center. The 
visit provided information on the Red Cross' role in disaster 
response and services it provides through its local chapters.
    On June 10, 2011, the Subcommittee held a field hearing in 
Clearwater, Florida entitled ``Weathering the Storm: A State 
and Local Perspective on Emergency Management.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.Bryan Koon, Director, 
Florida Division of Emergency Management; Ms.Nancy Dragani, 
Director, Ohio Emergency Management Agency (testifying on 
behalf of the National Emergency Management Association); 
Mr.Gerald Smith, Director, Lake County Division of Emergency 
Management (testifying on behalf of the Florida Emergency 
Preparedness Association); Mr.John ``Rusty'' Russell, Director, 
Huntsville _ Madison County (AL) Emergency Management Agency 
(testifying on behalf of the International Association of 
Emergency Managers); Ms.Chauncia Willis, Emergency Coordinator, 
City of Tampa, Florida; and Ms.Linda Carbone, Chief Executive 
Officer, Tampa Bay Chapter, American Red Cross.
    On June 14, 2011, Committee staff attended a briefing with 
representatives from Joplin, Missouri to learn about the impact 
of the tornados and receive an update on recovery efforts.
    Committee staff visited the National Operations Center 
(NOC) on July 18, 2011 to receive a briefing on the NOC's 
operations, intelligence, and response missions.
    On July 21, 2011, the Subcommittee hosted a Member briefing 
for the Members of the Committee on FEMA's recovery assistance 
available after a disaster. Representatives from FEMA responded 
to Member questions.
    On July 29, 2011, Committee staff conducted a site visit to 
the University of Maryland College Park Campus to receive 
briefings from representatives of the Center for Networking of 
Infrastructure Sensors and the National Consortium on Terrorism 
and Responses to Terrorism.
    On September 3, 2011, Committee staff visited the Tampa Bay 
Chapter of the American Red Cross.
    On September 13, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair addressed the 
FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination's 
``Getting Real'' Conference regarding the importance of 
integrating individuals with disabilities and access and 
functional needs in preparedness and response efforts.
    On September 19, 2011, the Subcommittee hosted a National 
Preparedness Month briefing. Representatives from FEMA and the 
Ready Program attended to provide information and respond to 
staff questions.
    On September 23, 2011, Committee staff attended a briefing 
on the National Disaster Recovery Framework provided by FEMA, 
the Department of Commerce, the Department of Housing and Urban 
Development, and the Department of the Interior.
    On September 27, 2011, Committee staff conducted a site 
visit to Virginia Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team 1 in 
Fairfax, Virginia. Staff received a briefing from 
representatives of FEMA and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue on 
the capabilities of USAR teams. Representatives demonstrated 
the various equipment and capabilities of USAR Team 1.
    On October 20, 2011, Committee staff visited the Nassau 
County (New York) Office of Emergency Management's Emergency 
Operations Center for a briefing and tour.
    On October 25, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Five Years Later: An Assessment of the Post Katrina 
Emergency Management Reform Act.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Hon. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
    On October 28, 2011, the Subcommittee held a field hearing 
in Detroit, Michigan entitled ``The State of Northern Border 
Preparedness: A Review of Federal, State, and Local 
Coordination.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Mr.Andrew Velasquez, Regional Administrator -- Region V, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security; RADM Michael Parks, Ninth District Commander, U.S. 
Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security; Mr.John Beutlich, 
Director of the Northern Region, Office of Air & Marine, U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; 
Captain Thomas Sands, Deputy State Director, Emergency 
Management & Homeland Security, State of Michigan; Commissioner 
Donald Austin, Detroit Fire Department; Mr.R. Daryl Lundy, 
Director, Homeland Security & Emergency Management, City of 
Detroit; and Mr.James P. Buford P.E.M., Director, Department of 
Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Wayne County, 
Michigan.
    On November 17, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
from representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
on FEMA's disaster housing missions.
    On November 28, 2011, Committee staff attended a briefing 
conducted by the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments 
on its report, Improving Regional Incident Response. Staff were 
briefed by representatives from Montgomery County, Maryland; 
Fairfax County, Virginia; and Washington, DC
    On November 29, 2011, the Subcommittee held a field hearing 
in La Plume, Pennsylvania entitled ``Ensuring Effective 
Preparedness and Response: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irene 
and Tropical Storm Lee.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Ms.MaryAnn Tierney, Administrator, Region III, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security; 
Colonel David Anderson, Commander, Baltimore District, United 
States Army Corps of Engineers; Mr.Glenn Cannon, Director, 
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency; Ms.Marita Wenner, 
Volunteer Chair, Pennsylvania State Disaster Committee, 
American Red Cross; Mr.James Brozena, Executive Director, 
Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority; Mr.James Good, 
Owner, Arey Building Supply.

                    PRESIDENTIAL POLICY DIRECTIVE-8


    On May 5, 2011, the Subcommittee Members received a 
briefing on Presidential Policy Directive 8-National 
Preparedness (PPD-8), which outlines the administration's 
vision for strengthening preparedness and resilience. PPD-8 
repeals and replaces Homeland Security Presidential Directive 
(HSPD) 8-National Preparedness, signed by President George W. 
Bush in December 2003. Members were briefed by the Deputy 
Administrator for National Preparedness, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, and the Senior Director for Preparedness 
Policy, National Security Staff, The White House.
    On August 1, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to receive a 
briefing on the implementation of Presidential Policy 
Directive-8 (PPD-8).
    On November 3, 2011, Committee staff attended FEMA's Office 
of Response and Recovery's quarterly briefing and received an 
update on Presidential Policy Directive-8.
    On December 20, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives of FEMA's Federal Insurance and Mitigation 
Administration to discuss mitigation activities and programs 
and the development of the mitigation framework pursuant to 
PPD-8.

 FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET REQUEST FOR THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 
                                 AGENCY

    The President's Fiscal Year 2012 budget request includes 
$10.06 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA), a $283 million reduction from the level in the Fiscal 
Year 2011 Continuing Resolution. The request included 
reductions in the Management and Administration account, which 
were largely attributed to efficiencies and streamlined 
business processes. The request also proposed to restructure 
homeland security grant programs through the elimination and 
consolidation of a number of smaller grant programs into the 
larger State Homeland Security Grant Program and Urban Area 
Security Initiative funding accounts.
    On March 9, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Ensuring Effective Preparedness and Response -- An Assessment 
of the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request for the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Hon. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
    In preparation for the hearing, Committee staff met with 
representatives from FEMA on February 16, 2011 to receive a 
briefing on the President's Fiscal Year 2012 budget request.

                          MEDICAL PREPAREDNESS

    The mission of the Office of Health Affairs (OHA) is to 
provide health and medical expertise in support of the 
Department of Homeland Security's mission to prepare for, 
respond to, and recover from all hazards impacting the Nation's 
health security.
    As part of the Subcommittee's oversight, staff attended a 
number of conferences and met with stakeholders. From January 
10 through 11, 2011, Committee staff attended the annual Public 
Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise conference 
in Washington, DC.
    From March 15 though 16, 2011, Committee staff traveled to 
New York City, New York, for ``Tales of Our Cities,'' a 
conference focused on medical preparedness for a catastrophic 
incident.
    On March 17, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Ensuring Effective Preparedness, Response, and Recovery for 
Events Impacting Health Security.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Dr. Alexander G. Garza, MD, MPH, Assistant 
Secretary for Health Affairs, Chief Medical Officer, Department 
of Homeland Security. This hearing provided Subcommittee 
Members with an opportunity to examine the President's Fiscal 
Year 2012 budget request for OHA and OHA's progress in 
developing its mission to provide for health security, to 
discuss the future of the agency as a nimble and effective 
provider in this regard, and to identify areas for improvements 
and cost savings.
    In preparation for the hearing, Committee staff met with 
representatives of the Office of Health Affairs on February 3, 
2011 to receive a briefing on its mission and activities. On 
February 15, 2011, Committee staff met with OHA representatives 
to receive a briefing on the President's Fiscal Year 2012 
budget request for OHA. Committee staff once again met with 
representatives from OHA on March 14, 2011 to receive a 
briefing on medical operations and challenges in medical 
credentialing for their first responder workforce.
    During the hearing, Subcommittee Members expressed concern 
about Project BioWatch. Subsequent to the hearing on April 5, 
2011, the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Subcommittee on 
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications, and the 
Subcommittee Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
Security Technologies sent a letter to the Secretary of 
Homeland Security expressing concern about the Department's 
acquisition processes as they relate to Project BioWatch.
    On March 29, 2011, Committee staff received an update 
briefing from the Director of the Office of Public Health 
Preparedness and Response of the Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention on that office's activities.
    On April 7, 2011, the Chair and Ranking Member of the 
Subcommittee introduced H.R.1411, the ``Metropolitan Medical 
Response System Program Act,'' which authorizes the activities 
of the Metropolitan Medical Response System, including medical 
surge capacity and countermeasures distribution. For further 
action on H.R. 1411, see the legislative section listed above.
    On June 9, 2011, Committee staff visited Tampa General 
Hospital in Tampa, Florida to meet with officials about 
emergency preparedness efforts and medical surge capacity and 
tour the facility.
    On June 17, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing from 
representatives from the Department of Health and Human 
Services on its Federal Experts Security Advisory Panel report 
on reforming laboratory biosecurity.
    On June 23, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair met with the 
Assistant Secretary of the Office of Health Affairs, to discuss 
health security matters.
    On September 28, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
from representatives of the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention on its 2011 state-by-state public health 
preparedness report and other matters.
    On October 24, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
from representatives of the Department of Health and Human 
Services on its work to develop and refine protocols for use of 
the smallpox vaccine.

                            BIOSURVEILLANCE

    On February 4, 2011, Committee staff visited the Multi 
Agency Collaborative Environment (of the Department of Defense) 
in Virginia to receive a briefing on their work with the 
National Biosurveillance and Integration Center.
    On May 9, 2011, Committee staff participated in a panel 
discussion at the Institute of Medicine on ``Discussions on 
Future Directions for National Biosurveillance.''
    On May 19, 2011, Committee staff attended Biowatch Gen-3 
visitor day in Chicago, IL to learn about and observe field 
testing of the Generation 3 technology.
    On August 3, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing from 
representatives of the Office of Health Affairs and the Office 
of the Chief Procurement Officer on plans for re-competing the 
support contract for the BioWatch Program.
    From August 29 through September 4, 2011, Committee staff 
attended the 2011 National BioWatch Workshop in Tampa, Florida. 
The Subcommittee Chair addressed a portion of the workshop.
    Committee staff received a classified briefing from 
representatives of the Office of Health Affairs on the 
development of the BioWatch Generation 3 program on October 6, 
2011.
    On November 17, 2011, the Chairs of the Subcommittee on 
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications and the 
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
Security Technology sent a letter to the Comptroller General of 
the United States requesting an examination of the development 
of the Office of Health Affairs' BioWatch Generation 3 system.

   OUTREACH TO STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, AND THE PRIVATE 
                                 SECTOR

    During the First Session of the 112th Congress, Committee 
staff met with various Federal agencies and stakeholder groups 
representing the first responder and emergency management 
community to discuss issues of concern to their membership. 
This includes representatives from the Department of Homeland 
Security's Office of Policy to discuss the new Tribal Liaison 
Officer position; the National Association of Counties; the 
National Emergency Managers Association; the Big City Emergency 
Managers, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs' 
Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee.
    On May 12, 2001, the Subcommittee Chair met with the 
Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Private 
Sector Division to receive a briefing on the Division's 
operations and efforts to incorporate the private sector into 
emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
    On July 25, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from FEMA's Private Sector Division to receive an update on 
current activities.
    On August 3, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair and Ranking 
Member addressed FEMA's national conference, ``Building 
Resilience Through Public Private Partnerships,'' held in 
Washington, DC.
    On October 26, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair addressed the 
Congressional Fire Services Institute's National Advisory 
Committee.

                               EXERCISES

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) National 
Exercise Program works to coordinate preparedness exercises at 
the Federal, State, and local level. Each year, FEMA conducts a 
National Level Exercise (NLE), which includes participation 
from senior leadership in the Federal interagency process along 
with State and local partners. National Level Exercise 11, a 
functional exercise held from May 16 through 19, 2011, 
simulated a catastrophic earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic 
Zone.
    On April 1, 2011, the Subcommittee held a Member briefing 
on preparations for National Exercise 2011, including efforts 
to use lessons learned from recent catastrophic earthquakes in 
New Zealand and Japan to inform the scenario. Members were 
briefed by FEMA's Deputy Administrator for National 
Preparedness and the Director of the National Exercise Program.
    In preparation for this Member briefing, Committee staff 
received several briefings on FEMA's National Exercise Program 
and National Level Exercise 2011. On March 2, 2011, Committee 
staff received a briefing from FEMA officials on the National 
Exercise Program. Committee staff received a briefing on 
preparations for NLE 2011 on March 23, 2011. In addition, on 
May 16, 2011, Committee staff observed the NLE 2011 functional 
exercise. Staff traveled to the Master Control Cell located in 
Herndon, Virginia, and the American Red Cross Disaster 
Operations Center and received briefings from representatives 
of FEMA, the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Army Corps of 
Engineers, the American Red Cross, and Voluntary Organizations 
Active in Disasters.
    On August 18, 2011 Committee staff traveled to Ft. McNair 
to receive a briefing on the capabilities and jurisdiction of 
the National Capitol Area Command. Subsequent to the briefing, 
staff traveled to the Center for National Response in West 
Virginia to observe and participate in a join weapons of mass 
destruction rescue and recovery exercise with the 911th 
Battalian and the Fairfax and Arlington County, Virginia Fire 
Departments.
    On September 28 -- 29, 2011, Committee staff participated 
in a tabletop exercise on recovery and mitigation. Hosted by 
FEMA, this exercise was a follow on to NLE 11 and focused on 
the necessary recovery and mitigation efforts subsequent to a 
catastrophic earthquake.
    Committee staff observed the 2011 Capitol Shield Exercise, 
a National Capitol Area multi-hazard exercise, on October 19, 
2011. Exercise participants included representatives from FEMA, 
the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, 
and District of Columbia Emergency Management.

 PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TO CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL, AND 
                            NUCLEAR THREATS

    Terrorists actively plot and have attempted to use weapons 
of mass destruction (WMD) to attack the United States. At a 
2010 Committee on Homeland Security hearing with the 
Commissioners of the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of 
Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism (WMD Commission), 
the Commissioners noted that ``it is more likely than not that 
there will be a weapon of mass destruction used someplace on 
earth by a terrorist group before the end of the year 2013 and 
that it is more likely that the weapons will be biological 
rather than nuclear.'' In the WMD Commission's report card on 
U.S. Government efforts to protect the Nation from WMD 
terrorism, the Government received a grade of ``F'' on its 
efforts to enhance the Nation's capabilities for rapid response 
to prevent biological attacks from inflicting mass casualties.
    Committee staff participated in a site visit to the Calvert 
Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, in Calvert County, Maryland on 
March 25, 2011. Staff toured the facility and received a 
briefing on the plant's security and disaster preparedness.
    On March 29, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Nuclear Energy Institute to discuss the response to 
the disaster at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan and 
disaster preparedness efforts at nuclear power plants in the 
United States.
    On April 13, 2011, the Subcommittee began a series of 
hearings entitled ``Taking Measure of Countermeasures.'' The 
first day of hearings was subtitled ``A Review of Government 
and Industry Efforts to Protect the Homeland Through 
Accelerated Research, Development, and Acquisition of Chemical, 
Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Medical 
Countermeasures.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Ms.Cynthia Bascetta, Managing Director, Health Care, Government 
Accountability Office; Dr. Segaran P. Pillai, Chief Medical and 
Science Advisor, Chemical and Biological Division, Science and 
Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security; Dr. 
Richard J. Hatchett, Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director, 
Strategic Sciences and Management, Department of Health and 
Human Services; Dr. Gerald W. Parker, Deputy Assistant to the 
Secretary of Defense, Chemical and Biological Defense, 
Department of Defense; Ms.Phyllis Arthur, Senior Director, 
Vaccines, Immunotherapeutics, and Diagnostics Policy, 
Biotechnology Industry Organization; Mr.John M. Clerici, 
Principal, Tiber Creek Partners LLC; and Dr. Daniel Fagbuyi, 
Medical Director, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency 
Management, Children's National Medical Center. This hearing 
provided Members with the opportunity to question Federal and 
private sector witnesses about the substantial challenges that 
remain in the research, development, and acquisition of medical 
countermeasures.
    Committee staff participated in a site visit to the Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission's Emergency Operations Center on May 6, 
2011, and received a briefing on its activities.
    On May 12, 2011, the Subcommittee convened the second day 
of hearings, subtitled ``A Review of Efforts to Protect the 
Homeland Through Distribution and Dispensing of CBRN Medical 
Countermeasures.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. 
Alexander Garza, Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs and 
Chief Medical Officer, Office of Health Affairs, Department of 
Homeland Security; Rear Admiral Ali Khan, Director, Office of 
Public Health Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human 
Services; Mr.Mike McHargue, Director of Emergency Operations, 
Division of Emergency Medical Operations; Florida Department of 
Health; Mr.David Starr, Director, Countermeasures Response 
Unit, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; 
Chief Lawrence E. Tan, Emergency Medical Services Division, New 
Castle County, Delaware (testifying on behalf of the Emergency 
Services Sector Coalition on Medical Countermeasures); and Dr. 
Jeffrey Levi, Executive Director, Trust for America's Health. 
This hearing provided Subcommittee Members with the opportunity 
to examine various distribution and dispensing plans and 
efforts at the Federal, State, local, and private sector 
levels, including an assessment of the challenges faced in 
distributing and dispensing countermeasures to large segments 
of the population.
    In preparation for these hearings, Committee staff held 
numerous meetings with representatives from the Department of 
Homeland Security, the Department of Health and Human Services, 
the Government Accountability Office, the WMD Commission, State 
and local governments, and the private sector.
    On May 13, 2011, the Subcommittee along with the 
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, and the 
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
Security Technologies, held a classified Member briefing on the 
threat posed by WMD terrorism. Members were briefed by 
representatives of the National Counterterrorism Center and the 
National Counter-proliferation Center.
    On June 23, 2011, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies and the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications held a joint hearing, prior to introduction, on 
H.R. 2356, the ``WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011.'' 
The Subcommittees received testimony from Hon. William J. 
Pascrell, Jr. a Representative in Congress from the 8th 
District of New Jersey; Senator Jim Talent, Vice Chairman, The 
Bipartisan WMD Center; Dr. Robert P. Kadlec, Former Special 
Assistant to the President for Biodefense; and Mr.Richard H. 
Berdnik, Sheriff, Passaic County, New Jersey.
    On August 3, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
of the Office of Health Affairs to discuss agricultural 
security. Subsequent to that meeting, on August 10, 2011, the 
Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to The Honorable Gene Dodaro, 
Comptroller General, Government Accountability Office, 
requesting an examination of the Nation's agricultural defense 
initiatives with regard to surveillance and response.
    On September 8, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency's Aspect 
Program to receive a briefing on radiation detection 
capabilities and program operations.
    On October 19, 2011, Committee staff participated in a 
panel discussion at the Institute of Medicine's Preparedness 
Forum in Washington, DC regarding the WMD Prevention and 
Preparedness Act of 2011 (H.R. 2356).

     EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL 
                      GOVERNMENTS AND INDIVIDUALS

    On January 5, 2011 and January 31, 2011, Committee staff 
attended briefings by Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) 
officials on their plans to recoup up to $643 million in 
potentially improper Individual Assistance payments from 
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and other subsequent disasters. 
Committee staff received a further briefing on FEMA's 
recoupment efforts on March 15, 2011.
    On January 12, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
from representatives of the Department of Homeland Security's 
Office of Inspector General (OIG) to learn about the OIG's 
audit of grant programs to ensure efficiency and that funding 
is used in compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
    On January 24, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the OIG to discuss the results of an audit 
of New York's management of State Homeland Security Grant 
Program and Urban Area Security Initiative grant funds.
    On February 9, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the National Academy of Public 
Administration to receive a briefing on their work with the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop performance 
measures and metrics, pursuant to Pub.L. 111-271, for grants 
administered by the Department of Homeland Security. Committee 
staff received a further update of this work on May 3, 2011.
    On February 11, 2011, Committee staff met with the 
Assistant Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency's Grant Programs Directorate to discuss various issues 
related to homeland security grants.
    On March 1, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
of the Government Accountability Office to discuss their 
oversight of grants administered by the Department of Homeland 
Security under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
    On April 7, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing from 
representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and 
the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis on the use of 
grants to support State and local fusion centers.
    On May 18, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Coast Guard, 
the Transportation Security Administration, and the Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis to receive a briefing on the 
Department's guidance for the Fiscal Year 2011 grant programs.
    On May 24, 2011 Committee staff met with representatives 
from FEMA's National Preparedness Assessment Division to 
receive a briefing on FEMA's efforts to develop performance 
measures and metrics for the various grant programs.
    On June 8, 2011, Committee staff attended the National 
Academy of Public Administration's second panel meeting with 
representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
``Developing Performance Measures and Assess the Effectiveness 
of FEMA's Homeland Security Grant Programs.''
    On June 8, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the City of Tampa Bay, Florida to discuss the Urban Area 
Security Initiative (UASI).
    On July 15, 2011, Committee staff received a classified 
briefing from representatives of FEMA, the Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis, and the Office of Infrastructure 
Protection on the changes to the risk formula used to determine 
Homeland Security Grant Program awards.
    From June 19 through 22, 2011, Committee staff attended the 
National UASI and Homeland Security Conference in San 
Francisco, California to participate in workshops on the uses 
and effectiveness of the major homeland security grant 
programs.
    On August 1, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from FEMA and the United States Coast Guard to receive a 
briefing on the Port Security Grant Program.
    On August 22, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from FEMA, Customs and Border Protection, the 
Coast Guard, and the Transportation Security Administration to 
receive a briefing on the Fiscal Year 2011 Homeland Security 
Grant Program awards.
    On November 30, 2011, Committee staff visited FEMA's Grant 
Programs Directorate to receive a demonstration and briefing on 
the ND Grant System and investment justification application 
and review process.

                                TRAINING

    On February 16, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives of the National Domestic Preparedness 
Consortium to receive an update on current operations.
    Committee staff conducted a site visit to the Center for 
Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama on May 18, 2011, to 
observe current operations and chemical agent training 
capabilities and participate in training.
    From May 18 through 19, 2011, Committee staff conducted a 
site visit to the National Emergency Response and Rescue 
Training Center in College Station, Texas to observe and 
participate in first responder training programs.
    On June 8, 2011, Committee staff visited the Hillsborough 
County Sheriff Department's Practical Training Center to view 
the training facility that is used by Federal, State, and local 
law enforcement.
    On November 9, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
from representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
and the National Counterterrorism Center on the Joint 
Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series.

                        EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

    On February 1, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Department of Homeland Security's 
Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) to receive an update 
on OEC's current activities.
    On March 4, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Department of Homeland Security to receive a briefing 
on the National Communication System.
    On March 23, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing from 
representatives of the Office of Emergency Communications to 
receive an update on the completion of Goal 1 of the National 
Emergency Communications Plan.
    On March 28, 2011, Committee staff participated in the New 
York State Association of Chiefs of Police seminar on emergency 
communications.
    On April 13 and 26, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from stakeholder organizations on the 
cancellation of the Department of Justice's Integrated Wireless 
Network program.
    On May 11, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Interagency Communications Interoperability System 
based in Los Angles to discuss the system and various 
communications issues.
    On May 13, 2011, Committee staff attended a briefing 
provided by various State and local stakeholder groups on the 
need for the allocation of the D Block to public safety.
    On June 3, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Department of Homeland Security's National Protection 
and Programs Directorate to discuss the possible future 
reorganization of the Directorate and assess the potential 
impact on the Office of Emergency Communications.
    On June 16, 2011, Committee staff attended a forum at the 
Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the construction of a 
national public safety wireless broadband network.
    On October 7, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Department of Homeland Security's 
Office of Interoperability and Compatibility to receive a 
demonstration of the Virtual USA project.
    On November 3, 2011, Committee staff attended a briefing 
conducted by representatives of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency and Federal Communications Commission on the 
planned November 9, 2011 national test of the Emergency Alert 
System.
    On November 4, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Department of Transportation to 
receive a briefing on Emergency 911 issues.
    On November 9, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Office of Emergency Communications to 
discuss planning and technology updates.
    On November 14, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to 
receive a briefing on the activities of the Disaster Emergency 
Communications Division.
    On November 15, 2011, Committee staff participated in a 
conference call to receive an update on the National 
Communications System.
    On November 17, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Ensuring Coordination and Cooperation: A Review of 
the Emergency Communications Offices Within the Department of 
Homeland Security.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Mr.Chris Essid, Director, Office of Emergency Communications, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr.John O'Connor, Manager, 
National Coordinating Center for Communications, National 
Protection and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr.Damon Penn, Assistant Administrator, National 
Continuity Programs, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr.Eric Edwards, Director, 
Disaster Emergency Communications Division, Response 
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of 
Homeland Security; and Ms.Linda K. Moore, Specialist in 
Telecommunications and Spectrum Policy, Congressional Research 
Service.

                          ALERTS AND WARNINGS

    Terrorist attacks and natural disasters can occur at any 
time, often with little to no notice. Alerts and warnings 
provided in advance on potential threats and hazards can help 
to direct the public to get out of harm's way, which will save 
lives.
    On February 10, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to 
receive a briefing on the Integrated Public Alerts and Warnings 
System (IPAWS).
    On March 3, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Department of Homeland Security on the Emergency Alert 
System.
    On March 29, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair met with 
representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to 
receive a briefing on the Integrated Public Alerts and Warnings 
System (IPAWS).
    On March 31, 2011, Committee staff met with stakeholders to 
discuss the Emergency Alert System.
    On March 11 and 31, 2011, Committee staff participated in 
conference calls to receive information on the new National 
Terrorism Advisory System.
    On May 17, 2011, Committee staff met with stakeholders 
regarding the implementation of the Commercial Mobile Telephone 
Alerts (CMAS)/Personalized Localized Alerting Network (PLAN) 
system.
    On June 22, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing from 
representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to 
receive an update on the Integrated Public Alters and Warning 
System(IPAWS) program.
    On July 8, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Communicating With the Public During Emergencies: An Update 
on Federal Alert and Warnings.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr.Damon Penn, Assistant Administrator, National 
Continuity Programs, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Department of Homeland Security; RADM James A. Barnett, Chief, 
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal 
Communications Commission; Mr.Christopher Guttman-McCabe, Vice 
President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA -- The Wireless 
Association; Ms.Suzanne D. Goucher, President and CEO, Maine 
Association of Broadcasters, testifying on behalf of the 
National Alliance of State Broadcasting Associations; and 
Mr.Allen W. Kniphfer, Emergency Coordinator, Jefferson County, 
Alabama.
    On November 9, 2011, Committee staff visited FEMA's 
National Response Coordination Center to observe the national 
test of the Emergency Alert System and receive a briefing from 
FEMA leadership.
    As a result of the Subcommittee's oversight of the IPAWS 
program, on December 6, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair Ranking 
Member introduced the Integrated Public Alert and Warning 
System Modernization Act (H.R.3563). (For further action on 
H.R.3563 see the legislation section above).

  MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

    On April 15, 2011, the Chair and Ranking Member of the 
Subcommittee, the Ranking Member of the Full Committee, and the 
Senators Lieberman, Collins, and Akaka sent a letter to the 
Comptroller General requesting that the Government 
Accountability Office conduct a review of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency's (FEMA) workforce planning and management 
efforts.
    On May 4, 2011, the Chairs of the Sucbommittee on Emergency 
Preparedness, Response, and Communications, and the 
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management sent 
a letter to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate regarding the 
recent criminal complaint filed against a FEMA employee for 
embezzlement and fraud. The letter requested information on 
FEMA's efforts to vet its employees and internal controls in 
place for various payment systems to monitor waste, fraud, and 
abuse.
    On July 28, 2011, the Chair of the Subcommittee met with 
the Director of International Affairs, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, to receive a briefing on FEMA's 
international mission. Prior to this briefing, on July 6, 2011, 
Committee staff also met with the Director.
    On December 19, 2011, Committee Staff met with 
representatives from the FEMA to to receive a briefing on the 
FEMA Qualifications System.

                    NATIONAL SPECIAL SECURITY EVENTS

    The Subcommittee held a Member briefing on November 2, 
2011, to examine National Special Security Events and security 
for the 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions. 
Repsresentatives from the U.S. Secret Service, and the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency responded to Member concerns.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Ensuring Effective Preparedness and Response _ An Assessment 
        of the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Request for the Federal 
        Emergency Management Agency.'' March 9, 2011. (Serial 
        No. 112-7)
``Ensuring Effective Preparedness, Response, and Recovery for 
        Events Impacting Health Security.'' March 17, 2011. 
        (Serial No. 112-12)
``Taking Measure of Countermeasures: A Review of Government and 
        Industry Efforts to Protect the Homeland Through 
        Accelerated Research, Development, and Acquisition of 
        Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Medical 
        Countermeasures.'' April 13, 2011. (Serial No. 112-18)
``Taking Measure of Countermeasures: A Review of Efforts to 
        Protect the Homeland Through Distribution and 
        Dispensing of CBRN Medical Countermeasures.'' May 12, 
        2011. (Serial No. 112-18)
``Weathering the Storm: A State and Local Perspective on 
        Emergency Management.'' June 10, 2011 (Clearwater, 
        Florida). (Serial No. 112-30)
``H.R._, the `WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011.''' 
        June 23, 2011. Joint hearing with the Subcommittee on 
        Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security 
        Technologies. (Serial No. 112-32)
``Communicating With the Public During Emergencies: An Update 
        on Federal Alert and Warning Efforts.'' July 8, 2011 
        (Serial No. 112-36)
``Five Years Later: An Assessment of the Post Katrina Emergency 
        Management Reform Act.'' October 25, 2011. (Serial No. 
        112-53)
``The State of Northern Border Preparedness: A Review of 
        Federal, State, and Local Coordination.'' October 28, 
        2011 (Detroit, Michigan). (Serial No. 112-55)
``Ensuring Coordination and Cooperation: A Review of the 
        Emergency Communications Offices Within the Department 
        of Homeland Security.'' November 17, 2011. (Serial No. 
        112-58)
``Ensuring Effective Preparedness and Response: Lessons Learned 
        from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.'' November 
        29, 2011. (La Plume, Pennsylvania) (Serial No. 112-59)
              Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security

                 Candice S.Miller,  Michigan, Chairman

        Mike Rogers, Alabama          Henry Cuellar, Texas
        Michael T. McCaul, Texas      Loretta Sanchez, California
        Paul C. Broun, Georgia        Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
        Ben Quayle, Arizona, Vice     Brian Higgins, New York
        Chair                         Hansen Clarke, Michigan
        E. Scott Rigell, Virginia     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
        Jeff Duncan, South Carolina                     (Ex Officio)  
        Peter T. King, New York       
                          (Ex Officio)
                                      

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    During the First Session of the 112th Congress, the 
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security held 9 hearings, 
receiving testimony from 27 witnesses, and considered three 
measures.

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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee


  ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION BUSINESS TRAVEL CARDS ACT OF 2011

             Pub. Law 112-54 (S.1487 | H.R.2042 | H.R.3312)

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation 
with the Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue 
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards 
Act of 2011 authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
issue, in coordination with the Secretary of State, Asia-
Pacific Economic Cooperation business travel cards (ABT Cards) 
to approved individuals. S. 1487 requires the Secretary of 
Homeland Security to integrate the ABT Cards with other 
Department trusted traveler programs. Additionally, S. 1487 
permits the Secretary of Homeland Security to consult with 
appropriate private sector entities and, if necessary, 
prescribe regulations to issue the ABT Cards. The bill also 
authorizes the Secretary to collect and adjust a user fees for 
establishing and operating the ABT Card program. The Secretary 
may terminate the program if it is in the interest of the 
United States.

Legislative History

    S.1487 was introduced in the Senate on August 2, 2011, by 
Ms.Cantwell, Mr.Akaka, Mr.Inouye, and Mr.Johnson of Wisconsin, 
and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On October 19, 2011, the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs considered S.1487 and ordered 
the measure to be favorably reported to the Senate with an 
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute.
    The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs reported S. 1487 to the Senate on November 3, 2011 with 
no written report.
    The Senate considered and passed S.1487 on November 3, 
2011, by unanimous consent.
    On November 4, 2011, the House considered and passed 
S.1487, under Suspension of the Rules. Clearing the measure for 
the President.
    The President signed S.1487 into law on November 12, 2011, 
as Public Law 112-54.

    H.R.2042, the House companion measure, was introduced in 
the House on May 26, 2011, by Mr.Larsen of Washington, 
Mr.Herger, Mr.Crowley, Mr.Brady of Texas, and Mr.Daniel E. 
Lungren of California and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R.2042 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
    On October 25, 2011, the House considered H.R.2042 by 
unanimous consent and passed the measure by voice vote.
    H.R.2042 was received in the Senate on October 31, 2011, 
and on November 3, 2011, was read twice, and placed on the 
Senate Legislative Calendar.

    H.R.3312 was introduced in the House on November 2, 2011, 
by Mr.Brady of Texas and Mr.Larsen of Washington, and referred 
to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, 
H.R. 3312 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border and 
Maritime Security. H.R.3312 consisted of the text of S.1487, as 
ordered to be reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs.

        JAIME ZAPATA BORDER ENFORCEMENT SECURITY TASK FORCE ACT

                                H.R.915

To establish a Border Enforcement Security Task Force program 
to enhance border security by fostering coordinated efforts 
among Federal, State, and local border and law enforcement 
officials to protect United States border cities and 
communities from trans-national crime, including violence 
associated with drug trafficking, arms smuggling, illegal alien 
trafficking and smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and 
across the international borders of the United States, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force 
Act, establishes in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 
(ICE) a Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) program 
to enhance border security by addressing and reducing border 
security threats and violence by: (1) facilitating 
collaboration among Federal, State, local, tribal, and foreign 
law enforcement agencies to execute coordinated activities in 
furtherance of border security and homeland security; and (2) 
enhancing information-sharing among such agencies.
    H.R.915 authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security, 
acting through the Assistant Secretary for ICE, to establish 
BEST units after considering: (1) whether the area where the 
unit would be established is significantly impacted by cross-
border threats; (2) the availability of Federal, State, local, 
tribal, and foreign law enforcement resources to participate in 
the unit; and (3) the extent to which border security threats 
are having a significant harmful impact in the area and in 
other jurisdictions. The bill authorizes the Secretary, in 
order to provide Federal assistance to the area so designated, 
to: (1) obligate such sums as are appropriated for the BEST 
program; (2) direct the assignment of Federal personnel to that 
program; and (3) take other actions to assist State, local, 
tribal, and foreign jurisdictions to participate.
    The bill directs the Secretary to report on the 
effectiveness of the program in enhancing border security and 
reducing the drug trafficking, arms smuggling, illegal alien 
trafficking and smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and 
across U.S. borders.

Legislative History

111th Congress

    H.R.1437, the ``Southern Border Security Task Force Act of 
2009,'' was introduced in the House on March 11, 2009, by 
Mr.Cuellar and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary. Within the 
Committee, H.R.1437 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border, 
Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism. No further action 
occurred on H.R.1437 in the 111th Congress.
    H.R.1437 contains provisions similar to those in H.R.915 in 
the 112th Congress.

112th Congress

    H.R.915 was introduced in the House on March 3, 2011, by 
Mr.Cuellar and Mr.McCaul and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R.915 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
    On June 2, 2011, the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security considered H.R.915 and favorably reported the measure 
to the Full Committee for consideration, amended, by voice 
vote.
    On September 21, 2011, the Committee considered H.R.915, 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R.915 to the House on November 4, 
2011, as H. Rpt. 112-268.

                       SECURE BORDER ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.1299

To achieve operational control of and improve security at the 
international land borders of the United States, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    In testimony before Congress, a Government Accountability 
Office witness reported that the U.S. Border Patrol has less 
than 44 percent of the Southwest border under operational 
control and less than 2 percent of the Northern border under 
control (GAO-11-374T and GAO-11-508T). H.R. 1299 requires the 
Department of Homeland Security to develop a plan to gain 
operational control, as defined by the Secure Fence Act of 2006 
(Pub.L. 109	367), of the U.S. borders within five years. In the 
event that the Secretary should try to utilize another measure 
other than operational control, that measure must be evaluated 
by a National Laboratory for suitability in measuring control 
of the border. The Secretary must also develop a comprehensive 
new measurement system which captures the effectiveness of 
security at the ports of entry. Finally, it requires the U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection to provide the Committee with its 
resource allocation model for the current future year staffing 
requirements and detailed port of entry manpower data.

Legislative History

    H.R.1299 was introduced in the House on March 31, 2011, by 
Mrs.Miller of Michigan and 18 original cosponsors and referred 
to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, 
H.R.1299 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border and 
Maritime Security.
    On June 2, 2011, the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security considered H.R.1299 and favorably reported the measure 
to the Full Committee for consideration, amended, by voice 
vote.
    On September 21, 2011, the Committee considered H.R.1299, 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R.1299 to the House on November 
12, 2011, as H. Rpt. 112-274.

  PROVIDING U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION WITH ACCESS TO FEDERAL 
LANDS TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN SECURITY ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTHWEST BORDER 
                                 REGION

                                H.R.1922

To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with access to 
Federal lands to carry out certain security activities in the 
Southwest border region, and for other purposes.

Summary

    H.R.1922 was introduced by Representative Quayle on May 13, 
2011. Over 20.7 million acres along the U.S. Southern border 
are Federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior 
(DOI) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Federal land 
managers are using environmental regulations to impede U.S. 
Border Patrol from accessing these lands and effectively 
securing the border. The purpose of this bill is to give U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection unfettered access to Federal 
Lands for the purposes of conduction motorized patrols.

Legislative History

    H.R.1922 was introduced in the House on May 13, 2011, by 
Mr.Quayle and six original cosponsors and referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources, in addition to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R.1922 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
    On June 2, 2011, the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security considered H.R.1922 and favorably reported the measure 
to the Full Committee for consideration by voice vote.
    Provisions of H.R. 1922 were included in Title VI of H.R. 
3116 as reported to the House. See also action on H.R. 3116 
discussed above.

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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


               BORDER SECURITY BETWEEN THE PORTS OF ENTRY

    The concept of operational control of the border as used in 
the U.S. Border Patrol's National Strategy has become the 
standard measure to describe how much or how little of the 
border is secure. According to the Border Patrol, approximately 
1,107 miles are under effective operational control, but U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has no current plans to 
gain additional miles under control for the rest of Fiscal Year 
2011 or in Fiscal Year 2012.
    In order for Border Patrol agents to be effective, it must 
have the right combination of personnel, infrastructure, and 
technology. Since the cancellation of SBInet, the question 
remains: ``What is next?'' The addition of increased Border 
Patrol agents and infrastructure improvements alone cannot 
secure the border -- suitable technology must be used to 
support the agents in the field as a force multiplier.
    State and local law enforcement, first responders, and 
other Government officials can, and should, be leveraged to 
accomplish the shared goal of a secure border and safe 
communities. State and local officials in many cases are the 
first to encounter criminal elements associated with the influx 
of illegal crossings. The Subcommittee is examining howthe 
current programs in place that delegate customs authority to 
State and local law enforcement can inform the future use of 
such authorities in securing the border against illegal 
immigration and the smuggling of contraband.
    Subcommittee Members were briefed on January 19, 2011, by 
officials from CBP's Office of Technology Innovation and 
Acquisitions. The briefing examined the Department of Homeland 
Security's plan to move forward in the aftermath of the 
Secretary's decision to cancel the Secure Border Initiative.
    On January 27, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
from members of the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems 
International on the issue of unmanned aerial vehicles as a 
tool to help secure the border.
    On January 27, 2011, Committee staff met with officials 
from the U.S. Border Patrol to discuss Fiscal Year 2010 
statistics and how they relate to operational control of the 
border. The brief reviewed what metrics the Border Patrol uses 
to define levels of control on the border.
    On February 4, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) 
to discuss two reports; the first titled ``Enhanced DHS 
Oversight and Assessment of Interagency Coordination Is Needed 
for the Northern Border'' and the second titled ``Preliminary 
Observations on Border Control Measures for the Southwest 
Border.''
    On February 15, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Securing Our Borders-Operational Control and the 
Path Forward.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Mr.Michael J. Fisher, Chief, Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Mr.Richard 
M. Stana, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, Government 
Accountability Office; and Hon. Raul G. Salinas, Mayor, City of 
Laredo, Texas. The hearing focused on the Department's efforts 
to gain and maintain operational control of the border. It 
examined the effectiveness of the U.S. Border Patrol's measures 
for obtaining operational control including statistics on 
apprehensions, contraband seized, and number of Border Patrol 
Agents assigned to the Southwest border. Additionally, the 
hearing provided Members an opportunity to explore whether a 
Department-wide strategy to secure the border exists.
    Committee staff met with officials from CBP on March 8, 
2011, to receive an update on technology and personnel on the 
border.
    On March 15, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Strengthening the Border-Finding the Right Mix of Personnel, 
Infrastructure, and Technology.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr.Michael J. Fisher, Chief of the Border 
Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr.Mark Borkowski, Assistant Commissioner, 
Office of Technology Innovation and Acquisition, U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; 
Mr.Michael C. Kostelnik, (Maj. Gen. Ret.) Assistant 
Commissioner, Office of CBP Air & Marine, U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Major 
General Hugo E. Salazar, Adjutant General, Arizona National 
Guard; and Mr.Richard M. Stana, Director, Homeland Security and 
Justice, Government Accountability Office.
    Majority Members of the Subcommittee sent a letter to the 
President on April 1, 2011, requesting an extension of the 
current National Guard deployment along Southwest border, past 
the current June 30, 2011 deadline. The National Guard has been 
a valuable force multiplier in the border mission-known as 
Operation Phalanx-and has proven to be well-equipped to provide 
the necessary support to civilian law enforcement personnel. 
The National Guard has expertise in a variety of border 
security skills such as ground surveillance, criminal 
investigative analysis, and command and control capabilities. 
The letter further requested that the National Guard not be 
limited to assisting civilian law enforcement, but to function 
to the full extent allowed under Title 32, Section 502(f) duty 
status.
    Committee staff held a briefing, on April 12, 2011, with 
representatives from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 
regarding cooperation between their organization and State and 
local law enforcement officials. The briefing covered areas of 
effectiveness and areas that needed improvement.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) on April 25, 2011, to 
discuss and examine SBInet and GAO's recommendations for the 
future of this program.
    On April 26, 2011, the Subcommittee received a briefing 
from representatives from ICE on the Border Enforcement 
Security Task Force (BEST) teams. The briefing focused on their 
work with State and local law enforcement in the areas 
surrounding the BEST teams.
    Committee staff met with the Deputy Chief of the U.S. 
Border Patrol on April 27, 2011 to discuss the effectiveness of 
the Operation Stonegarden grant program and other programs the 
U.S. Border Patrol uses to leverage State and local resources 
to secure the border.
    State and local law enforcement, first responders, and 
other Government officials can, and should be, leveraged to 
accomplish the shared goal of a secure border and safe 
communities. The Subcommittee examined this issue in a May 3, 
2011, hearing entitled ``Border Security and Enforcement-
Department of Homeland Security's Cooperation with State and 
Local Law Enforcement Stakeholders.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr.Kumar Kibble, Deputy Director, U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr.Ronald Vitiello, Deputy Chief, U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Sheriff 
Larry Dever, Cochise County Sheriff's Office, Arizona; Sheriff 
Todd Entrekin, Etowah County Sheriff's Office, Alabama; and 
Mr.Gomecindo Lopez, Commander, Special Operations Bureau, El 
Paso County Sheriff's Office, Texas.

                     SECURITY AT THE PORTS OF ENTRY

    Examining how the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office 
of Field Operations uses the resources appropriated by Congress 
to stop the illicit flow of money, guns, and drugs across the 
Nation's borders is crucial in determining control of the 
border. The Department of Justice reported in the National Drug 
Threat Assessment (February 2010) that nearly 90 percent of all 
drugs smuggled into the U.S. flow through official ports of 
entry. However, statistics provided by the U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection (CBP) -- in their CBP Strategic Context 
Congressional Justification, FY 2010 -- show that CBP personnel 
are apprehending fewer than half of all major violators, such 
as drug smugglers, at the border.
    On March 7, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing from 
representatives from Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) 
on the current situation with Mexican Drug Cartels. The 
briefing covered techniques on smuggling drugs into the United 
States and money and weapons out of the United States.
    On March 11 and 23, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from both the Department of Treasury's 
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and ICE to 
discuss the current financial issues of the Mexican Drug 
Cartels, specifically, their use of stored value cards.
    Allocation of resources at the ports of entry in terms of 
manpower, canine units, and infrastructure and whether or not 
those resources are properly deployed to stem the tide of 
illicit guns, money, and drugs that cross through the ports of 
entry needed to be evaluated. On April 5, 2011, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``Using Resources 
Effectively to Secure Our Border at Ports of Entry-Stopping the 
Illicit Flow of Money, Guns, and Drugs.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Mr.Thomas Winkowski, Assistant 
Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr.Stan Korosec, Vice President, Operations, 
Blue Water Bridge Canada; Mr.Timothy J. Koerner, Vice President 
& Chief Security Officer, Canadian National Railway Company; 
and Hon. Richard F. Cortez, Mayor, City of McAllen, Texas.
    Committee staff met with the Deputy Chief of the U.S. 
Border Patrol to discuss the effectiveness of Operation 
Stonegarden and other programs Border Patrol uses to secure the 
border.
    The Chairs of the Full Committee and the Subcommittee sent 
a letter to the President requesting an extenstion of the 
National Guard troop along the Southern border.
    The Chair and Ranking Member of the Full Committee and the 
Chair and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee sent a letter on 
June 1, 2011, to the CBP Commissioner regarding personnel at 
the borders and ports of entry.
    On July 8, 2011, the Subcommittee hosted a Member-only 
classified briefing. The briefing provided an assessment of 
current border security threats to the Nation. Members were 
briefed by representatives from the Department of Homeland 
Security, including the Office of Intelligence and Analysis and 
Customs and Border Protection.
    On September 26, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from CBP regarding the Border Condition Index. 
CBP was able to provide an overview of the Index and respond to 
staff concerns.

                       PORT AND MARITIME SECURITY

    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) plays a vital role within the 
Department of Homeland Security. The USCG safeguards U.S. 
ports, waterways, and coastal waters, interdicts illegal drug 
smuggling, performs search and rescue operations, inspects and 
ensures safety for all maritime vessels entering the U.S. and 
aids in law enforcement on the water; all while maintaining a 
state of defensive readiness.
    On January 13, 2011, Committee staff conducted a site visit 
to the Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) in Chesapeake, 
Virginia. The visit allowed staff to conduct oversight and gain 
greater knowledge of the missions and capabilities of the 
MSRTs.
    On February 8, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the USCG to discuss the International Port 
Security Program (ISPS). The meeting specifically focused on 
the inspection process and program effectiveness.
    The Chairs of the Full Committee and the Subcommittee sent 
a letter on March 2, 2011, to the Commandant of the U.S. Coast 
Guard regarding the proposed budget request for the Guard and 
its post-9/11 mission.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the USCG on 
March 17, 2011, for a briefing on the current status and 
effectiveness of Interagency Operational Centers (IOCs) and 
their plans for future development.
    On April 13, 2011, the Subcommittee conducted a site visit 
to the U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. 
Subcommittee Members and staff met with the Commandant of the 
Coast Guard and examined security-related issues.
    On April 14, 20, and 27, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the USCG, the Government Accountability 
Office, and relevant stakeholders to understand their concerns 
of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) 
program. Committee staff received a briefing on April 19, 2011, 
from representatives from the USCG on the Shiprider program and 
discussed relevant legislation.
    On May 13, 2011, the Committee staff met with 
representatives from the USCG for a scoping meeting for the 
upcoming hearing with Admiral Papp. During this meeting, staff 
was able to discuss the hearing and request any information 
they needed.
    On May 26, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The briefing 
covered issues regarding the Shiprider program and current and 
potential integrated law enforcement programs at the Northern 
borders.
    On May 31, 2011, Committee staff held a meeting with 
representatives from the Government Accountability Office 
regarding the upcoming U.S. Coast Guard hearing. The meeting's 
purpose was to discuss the work GAO had done regarding Coast 
Guard acquisition plans and other challenges facing the Coast 
Guard.
    Following September 11, 2001, the USCG greatly increased 
its maritime security operations, including its focus on Ports 
and Waterways Coastal Security (PWCS) and defense readiness 
missions. On June 14, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing on 
``Securing the Nation's Ports and Maritime Border - A Review of 
the Coast Guard Post 9/11 Homeland Security Missions.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Admiral Papp, Commandant 
of the USCG. In the hearing, the Subcommittee examined what 
Admiral Papp meant when he stated that the service may need to 
``reduce the number and range of capabilities [the USCG has] 
added since 9/11, until properly resourced and this will be 
acceptable.''

                        BORDER SECURITY THREATS

    On July 8, 2011, the Subcommittee received a classified 
Member-only briefing on current border security threats to the 
Nation. Members were briefed by representatives from the 
Department of Homeland Security, including the Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis and Customs and Border Protection.
    The Chairs of the Full Committee and the Subcommittee sent 
a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security expressing 
concern over the Department's apparent failure to issue 
guidelines to Federal, State, and local law enforcement 
officials on how to identify noncompliance with Federal laws 
that apply to cross-border trucking between the U.S. and the 
United States of Mexico.
    On December 14, 2011, the Subcommittee held a Member-only 
classified briefing on current border security threats to the 
Nation. Representatives from the Department of Homeland 
Security, including the Office of Intelligence and Analysis and 
Customs and Border Protection, were present to respond to 
Member questions.

                            MARITIME BORDERS

    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has been designated as the lead 
agency for maritime security. However, within the Department of 
Homeland Security other components share the responsibility of 
securing the Nation's coastal waterways and maritime borders. 
Working together in areas of joint authority, the USCG and the 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) deploy an array of air 
and marine assets in the Nation's fight against the illegal 
flow of drugs and illegal immigration. In addition, the USCG 
and CBP routinely join forces with State and local law 
enforcement agencies to form a multi-agency cooperative effort 
designed to keep the Nation's coastal waterways and maritime 
borders safe and secure.
    Maritime security is crucial for our Nation's economic well 
being. Commerce is the lifeblood of our Nation's economy; it 
moves in and out of our ports everyday, but it is both a 
benefit and a vulnerability that those who seek to do us harm 
could exploit. Cooperation, training, and collaboration must 
take place and must be practiced among the multiple agencies 
that have jurisdiction on our waterways well before an incident 
takes place.
    On June 24, 2011, Committee staff met with members of the 
USCG regarding the National Security Cutters (NSC) Program. At 
the meeting staff discussed the acquisition status of the NSCs, 
current use of NSCs, and future location information for NSCs.
    On July 5, 2011, the Subcommittee held a briefing with 
subject matter experts from the USCG and CBP Air and Marine.
    On July 12, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Protecting the Maritime Borders -- Leveraging Law Enforcement 
Cooperation to Enhance Security Along America's Coasts.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Major General Michael C. 
Kostelnik (Ret.), Assistant Commissioner, Office of Customs and 
Border Protection Air and Marine, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Rear Admiral Paul 
F. Zukunft, Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security 
and Stewardship, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
Homeland Security; Sheriff Tim Donnellon, St. Clair County 
Sheriff's Office, Michigan; and Sheriff Adrian Garcia, Harris 
County Sheriff's Office, Texas.
    On August 3, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Port of Los Angeles and the Federal Law Enforcement 
Training Center in regard to the Port Security Grant program 
and maritime security training.
    On August 3, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the USCG regarding security planning. The meeting 
specifically focused on standardizing security planning and 
training.
    On August 11, 2011, Committee staff met with members of the 
USCG on the various classification societies. In the meeting 
the different societies were discussed, as well as what 
benefits and limitations shippers experience in the different 
societies.
    On July 5, 2011, the Subcommittee held a briefing with the 
USCG on the voluntary standards for State and local law 
enforcement for port security operations.
    On July 7, 2011, the Committee staff met with the 
Government Accountability Office and discussed Interagency 
Operation Centers and their Maritime Domain Awareness reports.
    On July 11, 2011, the Subcommittee met with CBP, the U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Coast 
Guard regarding the Maritime Operations Coordination Plan. The 
staff discussed operational benefits and challenges presented 
by the plan with the affected agencies.
    On September 6, 2011, the Subcommittee staff met with 
representatives from ICE regarding the National Initiative for 
Illicit Trade Enforcement (NIITE). This was a new national 
program which is a partnership with public, private, and 
international organizations to prevent the exploitation of 
international trade, travel, and financial systems through the 
use of established relationships we have with the trade, law 
enforcement, and intelligence communities. NIITE operations 
have revolved primarily around the targeting of sea container 
cargo.

                             VISA SECURITY

    The 9/11 Commission Report included 41 specific 
recommendations to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to 
future terrorist attacks. These included recommendations on 
targeting terrorist travel, completing biometric entry-exit 
screening, and improving information sharing. The Commission 
concluded that visa and immigration inspection failures 
contributed to September 11, 2011, terrorist attacks. The 
Commission stated that ``(t)here were opportunities for 
intelligence and law enforcement to exploit al-Qaeda's travel 
vulnerabilities.''
    On August 18, 2011, the Committee staff met with 
representatives from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
(CBP) for an update on visa security, including CBP Targeting 
and the Immigration Advisory Program program.
    On August 29, 2011, the Subcommittee had a briefing from 
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of 
State regarding visa security and terror travel. Among the 
issues discussed included the Student Exchange Visitor Program, 
the Counterterrorism and Criminal Exploitation Unit, and the 
Visa Security Program.
    On August 30, 2011, the Subcommittee received a briefing 
from the Government Accountability Office on visa security 
products, including the different products available and their 
benefits and limitations in the field.
    On September 13, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Ten Years after 9/11: Can Terrorists Still Exploit 
our Visa System?'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Mr.Thomas Winkowski, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field 
Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr.Edward Ramotowski, Acting Deputy 
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. 
Department of State; Mr.John Cohen, Deputy Counter-Terrorism 
Coordinator, Department of Homeland Security; Mr.Peter T. Edge, 
Deputy Associate Director, Homeland Security Investigations, 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland 
Security; and Mr.Richard M. Stana, Director, Homeland Security 
and Justice, Government Accountability Office.
    On September 15, 2011, the Subcommittee held a classified 
briefing on refugee and special immigrant visa screening.
    On October 25, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Department of Homeland Security to 
discuss Enhanced Biographics, Counterterrorism Advisory Board/
Counterterror Coordinator Update, and the Enhanced Biographic 
Exit project.

                        IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

    On June 17, 2011, the Director of U.S. Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement released a memorandum regarding the 
practice of ``prosecutorial discretion.'' The memo outlined an 
expansive list of circumstances that could make an individual 
eligible for delayed or deferred action, based upon 
prosecutorial discretion. While the use of prosecutorial 
discretion is not new, there is a significant difference 
between its previous application and establishing a formal 
process to systematically, on an ongoing basis, block illegal 
aliens from being placed in removal proceedings, stop already-
initiated removal proceedings, and end deportations for 
potentially large numbers of criminal aliens. The memo also 
listed several categories that mirror groups that would have 
been eligible for relief under the DREAM Act, which failed to 
pass in both Houses of Congress.
    On October 4, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Does Administrative Amnesty Harm our Efforts to Gain 
and Maintain Operational Control of the Border?'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Chief Michael J. Fisher, 
Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr.Kumar C. Kibble, Deputy Director, 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland 
Security; and Ms.Ruth Ellen Wasem, Ph.D., Specialist in 
Immigration Policy, Congressional Research Service.
    On August 31, 2011, the Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Congressional Research Service on the 
Administrative amnesty. The meeting focused on trends in 
immigration throughout the years as a result of the policies of 
different Administrations.
    On September 26, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from U.S. Customs and Border Protection to 
discuss the Border Condition Index. The Border Condition Index 
is based on the outcomes of border activity.
    On September 26, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from ICE regarding Prosecutorial Discretion. 
The staff discussed with ICE the memos released by Director 
John Morton.
    On September 30, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 
to discuss work authorization in regards to the ICE memos 
published on prosecutorial discretion in the field.

                       LEVERAGING DOD TECHNOLOGY

    In an era of diminishing budgets, the Department of 
Homeland Security must look to the Department of Defense for 
existing technology that may have an application for Homeland 
Security. Billions of taxpayer dollars have been spent since 
the attacks of September 11, 2001, on DOD research and 
development -- that investment should also be used to secure 
the Nation here at home. Defense technology has already been 
used successfully in a handful of cases on both land and sea 
borders in the U.S. As the Nation draws down in Iraq and 
Afghanistan, surveillance equipment used successfully in 
theater may have surveillance applications to help Border 
Patrol Agents gain and maintain operation control of the 
border.
    On June 6, 2011, Committee staff met with the Department of 
Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) on 
strategic priorities and a general open discussion. Among the 
issues discussed, the Subcommittee examined S&T activities 
regarding border and maritime security, including explosives 
detection and threat and risk assessments.
    On June 20, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding 
SBInet. Staff were briefed on the work GAO has done regarding 
SBInet and U.S. Customs and Border Protection's steps forward.
    On October 18, 2011, Committee staff met with GAO regarding 
various border technologies. During this meeting GAO discussed 
post-SBInet technologies.
    On November 2, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regarding its 
coordination with and use of existing DOD technology. In the 
briefing, USCG discussed their process to obtain available DOD 
technologies and specific examples of how this has proven 
useful at a tactical level.
    On November 8, 2011, Committee staff met with DOD for a 
prehearing meeting regarding DHS's use of DOD technology. 
During this meeting staff was able to discuss the upcoming 
hearing and examine DOD's position on the topic.
    On November 9, 2011, Committee staff met with Mr.Borkowski, 
Mr.Benda, and agency staff for a pre-hearing briefing to inform 
Committee staff on the current situation regarding the use of 
technologies.
    On November 15, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Protecting the Homeland: How can DHS use DOD 
Technology to Secure the Border?'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Hon. Paul N. Stockton, Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas' Security Affairs, 
Office of Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Department of 
Defense; Mr.Mark Borkowski, Assistant Commissioner, Office of 
Technology Innovation and Acquisition, Border Patrol, U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; 
Dr. Adam Cox, Acting Deputy Director, Homeland Security 
Advanced Research Projects Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security; and Mr.Michael Tangora, Deputy Assistant Commandant & 
Director of Acquisition Services, United States Coast Guard, 
Department of Homeland Security.

                         BORDER SECURITY THREAT

    On June 1, 2011, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Department of Homeland Security for a Northern Border 
Strategy brief. The briefing provided a confidential briefing 
on the major themes of the Northern Border Strategy as well as 
the President's Beyond the Border program for North American 
perimeter security and travel/trade facilitation.
    One June 23, 2011, Committee staff held a conference call 
with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services 
for a Northern Border Brief. The call familiarized staff with 
the work of the Franklin County District Attorney's Drug Task 
Force; smuggling and human trafficking concerns regarding 
Indian reservations; and the Division of Criminal Justice 
Services Homeland Security grant initiative to use License 
Plate Reader technology to track illegal activity in the area.
    On July 8, 2011, the Subcommittee hosted a Member-only 
classified briefing. The briefing provided an assessment of 
current border security threats to the Nation. Members were 
briefed by representatives from DHS, including the Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis and U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP).
    On July 15, 2011, the Subcommittee met with representatives 
from US-VISIT regarding biometrics. Subject matter experts from 
US-VISIT provided staff with a briefing focusing on the use of 
biometrics.
    On September 26, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from CBP regarding their Border Condition 
Index. CBP provided an overview of the Index and answer 
questions from Committee staff.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Securing Our Borders 	 Operational Control and the Path 
        Forward.'' February 15, 2011. (Serial No. 111-4)
``Strengthening the Border 	 Finding the Right Mix of 
        Personnel, Infrastructure and Technology.'' March 15, 
        2011. (Serial No. 112-10)
``Using Resources Effectively to Secure Our Border at Ports of 
        Entry _ Stopping the Illicit Flow of Money, Guns, and 
        Drugs.'' April 15, 2011. (Serial No. 112-15)
``Border Security and Enforcement _ Department of Homeland 
        Security's Cooperation with State and Local Law 
        Enforcement Stakeholders.'' May 3, 2011. (Serial No. 
        112-20)
``Securing the Nation's Ports and Maritime Border _ A Review of 
        the Coast Guard Post 9/11 Homeland Security Mission.'' 
        June 14, 2011 (Serial No. 112-30)
``Protecting the Maritime Borders -- Leveraging Law Enforcement 
        Cooperation to Enhance Security Along America's 
        Coasts.'' July 12, 2011 (Serial No. 112-37)
``Ten Years after 9/11: Can Terrorists Still Exploit our Visa 
        System?'' September 13, 2011. (Serial No. 112-43)
``Does Administrative Amnesty Harm our Efforts to Gain and 
        Maintain Operational Control of the Border?'' October 
        4, 2011. (Serial No. 112-47)
``Protecting the Homeland: How can DHS use DOD Technology to 
        Secure the Border?'' November 15, 2011. (Serial No. 
        112-56)
           Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence

                Patrick Meehan,  Pennsylvania, Chairman

        Paul C. Broun, Georgia,       Jackie Speier, California
        Vice Chair                    Loretta Sanchez, California
        Chip Cravaack, Minnesota      Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
        Joe Walsh, Illinois           Brian Higgins, New York
        Ben Quayle, Arizona           Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
        E. Scott Rigell, Virginia     Janice Hahn, California
        Billy Long, Missouri          Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
        Peter T. King, New York                         (Ex Officio)  
                          (Ex Officio)
                                      

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    During the First Session of the 112th Congress, the 
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence held 10 
hearings, receiving testimony from 36 witnesses, and considered 
two measures.

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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee



          WMD INTELLIGENCE AND INFORMATION SHARING ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.2764

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish weapons 
of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing 
functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the 
Department of Homeland Security and to require dissemination of 
information analyzed by the Department to entities with 
responsibilities relating to homeland security, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    This legislation requires the Department of Homeland 
Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis to support the 
analysis and dissemination of information regarding threats 
involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear 
weapons throughout the Department and among other Federal, 
State, local, and private sector partners.

Legislative History

    H.R.2764 was introduced in the House on August 1, 2011, by 
Mr.Meehan, Ms.Speier, Mr.Pascrell, Mr.Marino, Mr.King of New 
York, and Mr.Rogers of Alabama and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R.2764 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
    The Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence 
considered H.R.2764 on November 15, 2011, and ordered the 
measure to be favorably reported to the Full Committee with a 
favorable recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.

              MASS TRANSIT INTELLIGENCE PRIORITIZATION ACT

                                H.R.3140

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the 
Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the assignment of 
officers and analysts to certain State and urban area fusion 
centers to enhance the security of mass transit systems.

Summary

    This legislation requires the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to prioritize the assignment of officers and analysts 
to participate in State and local fusion centers in 
jurisdictions with mass transit systems. These officers and 
analysts will be responsible for the creation of mass transit 
intelligence products to assist in the effective protection of 
mass transit systems and promote consistent and timely 
distribution of mass transit information, relevant to security, 
among these jurisdictions.

Legislative History

    H.R.3140 was introduced in the House on October 6, 2011, by 
Ms.Speier and Mr.Meehan, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R.3140 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
    The Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence 
considered H.R.3140 on November 15, 2011, and ordered the 
reported to the Full Committee with a favorable recommendation, 
without amendment, by voice vote.

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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee



               THREAT FROM AL-QAEDA TO THE U.S. HOMELAND

    The Subcommittee has made significant efforts to examine 
the evolving threat from al-Qaeda and its various franchises 
throughout the world.
    The Committee staff held multiple meetings with and 
briefings by stakeholders, including the Department of Homeland 
Security, experts from the Center for Strategic and 
International Studies, the Rand Corporation, and experts on al-
Qaeda from academia and retired intelligence operatives.
    On February 15, 2011, the Subcommittee received a 
classified Member-only briefing by the Deputy Assistant 
Secretary of Defense, Special Operations and Combating 
Terrorism, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); the Deputy 
Director for Special Operations, J3, The Joint Staff; a Senior 
Intelligence Analyst, Middle East Branch of the Joint 
Intelligence Task Force on Counterterrorism; a Republic of 
Yemen Analyst, Middle East Branch of the Joint Intelligence 
Task Force on Counterterrorism; a Senior Intelligence Officer, 
Middle East and North Africa Branch, the Defense Intelligence 
Agency (DIA), Directorate of Intelligence; and a Yemen Analyst, 
Middle East and North Africa Analysis branch of the DIA 
Directorate of Intelligence, on the threat from al-Qaeda in the 
Arabian Peninsula.
    On April 27, 2011, Committee staff conducted a site visit 
to the United States Military Academy at West Point, and met 
with representatives from the Combating Terrorism Center at 
West Point and West Point cadets.
    Committee staff also conducted an in-depth examination of 
the various terrorism threats and U.S. counterterrorism policy 
and as a result on March 2, 2011, the Subcommittee held a 
hearing entitled ``Terrorist Threat to the U.S. Homeland-al-
Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Dr. Jarret Brachman, Managing Director, 
Cronus Global; Dr. Christopher Boucek, Associate, Carnegie 
Endowment for International Peace; and Mr.Barak Barfi, Research 
Fellow, New America Foundation. The Subcommittee hearing was 
followed by a classified Member-only briefing from the National 
Counterterrorism Center, the Department of Homeland Security, 
and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

RECENT UNREST IN NORTH AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST: THE IMPLICATIONS FOR 
                         U.S. HOMELAND SECURITY

    Committee staff attended multiple briefings from noted 
experts on policy implications regarding the uprisings across 
North Africa and the Middle East against established 
authoritarian regimes which occurred during Spring 2011 and the 
potential policy and security ramifications for the United 
States. Specific topics included the importation of liquid 
natural gas from the Republic of Yemen and common areas of 
interest in counterterrorism and security between the U.S. and 
Saudi Arabia.
    On April 6, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa: Ramifications for 
U.S. Homeland Security.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Mr.Philip Mudd, Senior Research Fellow, New America 
Foundation; Mr.Thomas Joscelyn, Senior Fellow and Executive 
Director, Center for Law and Counter Terrorism, Foundation for 
the Defense of Democracies; Mr.Rick ``Ozzie'' Nelson, Director 
and Senior Fellow, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism 
Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies; and 
Mr.Brian Katulis, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYSIS DIRECTORATE

    As part of its oversight, Committee staff met with 
officials from a number of offices and agencies within the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis, the Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Policy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
the Office of Operations Coordination and Planning, the DHS 
Counter Intelligence mission and the Fusion Center program 
office, DHS I&A Hiring Authorities, the U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP) Office of Intelligence and Investigative 
Liaison, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland 
Security Investigations Intelligence Office (HIS-Intel), the 
DHS Science and Technology Directorate, the DHS Open Source 
Enterprise, and programs within the U.S. Secret Service.
    The Subcommittee Chair, the Full Committee Chair and other 
Members visited the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) on 
January 26, 2011, where Members received a classified threat 
briefing from the Director of NCTC and other officials from the 
NCTC. The Subcommittee Chair also conducted meetings with the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, both in Washington, DC and in 
Pennsylvania, as well as the Homeland Security Under Secretary 
for Intelligence and Analysis.
    Committee staff attended security conferences including the 
National Fusion Center Conference held in March 2011 in Denver, 
Colorado, and traveled to New York City, New York for security 
briefings by the New York Police Department and the New York 
State Intelligence Center.
    On June 1, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The DHS Intelligence Enterprise -- Past, Present, and 
Future.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from the 
Honorable Caryn Wagner, Under Secretary for the Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis, Department of Homeland Security; 
Mr.Rear Admiral Thomas Atkin, Assistant Commandant for 
Intelligence and Criminal Investigation, U.S. Coast Guard; 
Mr.Daniel Johnson, Assistant Administrator for Intelligence, 
U.S. Transportation Security Administration; Mr.James Chaparro, 
Assistant Director for Intelligence, U.S. Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement; and Ms.Susan Mitchell, Deputy Assistant 
Commissioner, Office of Intelligence and Operations 
Coordination, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
    On November 15, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter 
to the Commissioner of CBP urging an investigation into the 
conduct of CBP Officers at the Philadelphia International 
Airport.

                        DOMESTIC RADICALIZATION

    The Subcommittee aided the Full Committee in its efforts to 
examine domestic radicalization, violent extremism, and threat 
mitigation. Committee staff held over 15 meetings with domestic 
and international experts and academics. The meetings focused 
on discussing the current threat homegrown terrorism and 
violent extremism within the United States and what measures 
can be taken to address this problem. Briefers included 
representatives of the Ahmaddiyya Group, the World Organization 
for Resource Development and Education, the Anti-Defamation 
League, a former United States attorney with expertise in this 
area, representatives from Johns Hopkins University, 
representatives from the New York Department of Corrections, 
and representatives from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, among 
others.
    On April 14, 2011, the Minority initiated a classified 
Member briefing from the Department of Homeland Security and 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation on the issue of domestic 
radicalization.
    Committee staff, in conjunction with staff from the Senate 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, 
attended multiple conferences and conducted site visits to the 
U.S. Coast Guard's Intelligence Coordination Center.

              THREAT TO THE U.S. HOMELAND FROM SOUTH ASIA

    The Subcommittee examined events in South Asia as they 
relate to the U.S., and in particular, monitored events in the 
Islamic Republic of Pakistan, including the killing of Osama 
Bin Laden. Committee staff met with representatives of the 
Council on Foreign Relations, the New America Foundation, the 
RAND Corporation and the Carnegie Endowment for International 
Peace to better understand the complex social and political 
environment in South Asia. Committee staff were briefed by 
multiple experts with personal experiences in Pakistan, 
Afghanistan, and India regarding conditions on the ground in 
these critical areas and implications for counterterrorism 
policy and intelligence gathering.
    On May 2, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair consulted with 
representatives from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of 
Pakistan regarding the situation within Pakistan and the 
killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
    On May 3, 2011 the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The Threat to the U.S. Homeland Emanating from Pakistan.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. Frederick Kagan, 
Resident Scholar and Director, American Enterprise Institute 
Critical Threats Project; Dr. Seth Jones, Senior Political 
Scientist, The RAND Corporation; Mr.Stephen Tankel, Visiting 
Fellow, South Asia Program, The Carnegie Endowment for 
International Peace; and Mr.Shuja Nawaz, Director, South Asia 
Center, The Atlantic Council. The hearing focused on the recent 
successful action against Osama bin Laden by the U.S. Special 
Forces in Pakistan, Pakistan's support to the War on Terror, 
and the plethora of terrorist organizations based in Pakistan.
    On November 8, 2011 Committee staff were briefed by French 
Magistrate Jean-Louis Bruguiere for his work investigating 
Sajid Mir, a key figure in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

                         STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

    The Subcommittee made efforts to foster relationships with 
counterpart bodies in different countries and regions around 
the World. Members and Committee staff held meetings to include 
the representatives from the governments of both the United 
Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the State of 
Israel.
    On February 16, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair met with the 
Ambassador of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and other embassy 
representatives to discuss counterterrorism, intelligence 
issues, and U.S.-Jordanian bilateral relations.
    On April 15, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair addressed Members 
of the World Affairs Council on counterterrorism and 
intelligence issues.
    On July 16, 2011, Committee staff participated in a staff 
delegation to London, England, where they met with 
representatives from the British Home Office and the 
Association of Chief Police Officers. Staff examined the United 
Kingdom's ``Prevent'' strategy and security for the 2012 London 
Summer Olympic Games.

                             TERROR FINANCE

    The Subcommittee examined issues surrounding terror 
financing. Committee staff received a briefing from Financial 
Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) officials on Mexican drug 
cartels. Additionally, Committee staff met with the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation's Terrorist Financing Operations 
Section, the Drug Enforcement Agency's Special Operations 
Division, and the former Ambassador to the Organization of 
American States to discuss Latin American drug trafficking 
organizations and their connections with international terror 
networks.
    On April 7, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent letters to 
the Secretary of State and the Attorney General of the United 
States requesting their personal involvement to secure drug 
kingpin Walid Makled's extradition to the United States.
    On May 9, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing from 
the Cyber Division and National Cyber Forensics and Training 
Alliance, of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Committee 
received a letter responses from the Department of Justice on 
July 18, 2011; and from the Department of State on August 25, 
2011.

                      WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

    Committee staff visited the Defense Threat Reduction Agency 
and received a briefing on the Agency's Strategic Command 
Center. Topics of discussion included: cooperative threat 
reduction and international engagement; planning, readiness, 
and operational support; research and development; and 
integration of technology with tactics, techniques, and 
procedures to work across the interagency process on the key 
weapons of mass destruction (WMD) issues of nonproliferation, 
counter proliferation, and consequence management.
    Additionally, on March 11, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 
on the FBI's Weapons of Mass Destruction Program.
    On May 13, 2011, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, the 
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, and the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications received a classified Member-only briefing by 
representatives from the National Counterterrorism Center and 
the National Counter-proliferation Center, both of the Office 
of the Director of National Intelligence, on the threat from 
four categories of WMDs that terrorists may seek to acquire and 
use in a WMD terrorist attack -- chemical, biological, 
radiological, and nuclear.

                       HEZBOLLAH IN LATIN AMERICA

    On May 31, 2011, Committee staff met with Ambassador Roger 
Noriega, Visiting Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute 
and former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American 
States. The meeting focused on Hezbollah's activity in Latin 
America.
    On June 1, 2011, Committee staff held a meeting with 
Mr.Douglas Farah, president of IBI Consultants and Senior 
Fellow at the International Assessment and Strategy Center, to 
discuss Hezbollah in Latin America.
    On June 10, 2011, Committee staff held a meeting with 
Mr.Matthew Levitt, Senior Fellow and Director of The Washington 
Institute's Stein Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, 
and professorial lecturer in international relations and 
strategic studies at Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze 
School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). The meeting 
focused on Hezbollah's activity in Latin America.
    On July 7, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Hezbollah in Latin America -- Implications for U.S. Homeland 
Security.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. Roger 
F. Noriega, Visiting Fellow, The American Enterprise Institute; 
Mr.Douglas Farah, Senior Fellow, The International Assessment 
and Strategy Center; Mr.Ilan Berman, Vice President, American 
Foreign Policy Council; and Dr. Melani Cammett, Director, 
Middle East Studies Program, Brown University.
    On September 13, 2011, the Members of the Subcommittee 
received a Classified briefing to further respond to Member 
concerns. Representatives from the Drug Enforcement 
Administration and the Department of State were present.

                      UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

    On September 14, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``United States Secret Service: Examining Protective 
and Investigative Missions and Challenges in 2012.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr.Mark Sullivan, 
Director, United States Secret Service (USSS).
    On April 7, 2011, Committee staff held a meeting with 
representatives from the USSS to discuss the FY 2012 Budget 
Request submission. The briefing covers various issues 
including the protection of persons and facilities; various 
National Special Security Events (NSSE); presidential candidate 
nominee protection for the 2012 election cycle; domestic field 
operations and headquarters; and management and administration. 
On May 19, 2011, Committee staff attended a site visit to the 
USSS Headquarters in Washington, DC.

               TERRORIST TRAVEL AND INTELLIGENCE SHARING

    On October 5, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Intelligence Sharing and Terrorist Travel: How DHS 
Addresses the Mission of Providing Security, Facilitating 
Commerce and Protecting Privacy for Passengers Engaged in 
International Travel.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Hon. David Heyman, Assistant Secretary for Policy, 
Department of Homeland Security; Ms.Mary Ellen Callahan, Chief 
Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security; and Mr.Thomas 
Bush, Executive Director of Automation and Targeting, Office of 
Intelligence and Investigative Liaison, Customs and Border 
Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
    On May 13, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to 
the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Director of National 
Intelligence (DNI), to inquire about the role each of their 
agencies played in the analysis and appropriate distribution 
and response to the cache of information that was collected 
from Osama bin Laden's compound. The DNI responded on June 27, 
20011; the FBI on July 21, 2011; and the Department of Homeland 
Security on September 6, 2011.

                  IRANIAN THREAT TO THE U.S. HOMELAND

    Following the arrest of Manssor Arbabsiar for his alleged 
role in a plot to assassinate the Ambassador to the United 
States from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Subcommittee 
worked to understand the nature of the threat from Iranian 
state-sponsored terrorism in the United States. Committee staff 
received briefings from various think tanks.
    On October 26, 2011, the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism 
and Intelligence and the Subcommittee on Oversight, 
Investigations, and Management held a joint hearing entitled 
``Iranian Terror Operations on American Soil.'' The 
Subcommittees received testimony from General Jack Keane (Ret. 
US Army), private citizen; Mr.Reuel Marc Gerecht, Senior 
Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Dr. Matt Levitt, 
Director, Stein Program on Counterterrorism & Intelligence, The 
Washington Institute for Near East Policy; Dr. Lawrence Korb, 
Senior Fellow, Center For American Progress Action Fund; and 
Colonel Timothy J. Geraghty (Ret. U.S. Marine Corps), private 
citizen.
    On October 27, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair received a 
classified briefing from the Central Intelligence Agency on the 
Iranian plot to to assassinate the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to 
the United States.

                               BOKO HARAM

    The Subcommittee has continued to monitor the changing 
threat landscape for emerging dangers to the U.S. homeland. 
After their bombing of a United Nations building in Abuja, 
Nigeria, and increased international attention, Committee staff 
began studying Boko Haram, a Nigerian militant group with 
suspected ties to al-Qaeda. Committee staff was briefed by 
representatives from the Council on Foreign Relations, the 
Congressional Research Service, and the Sahel Blog. Committee 
staff also received a classified briefing from the National 
Counterterrorism Center.
    On September 13, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair and Ranking 
Member sent a letter to the Secretary of State to urge the 
Department of State's Office of the Coordination for 
Counterterrorism to initiate an investigation and compile and 
administrative record in order to determine whether Nigerian 
Islamist sect Boko Haram should be designated a Foreign 
Terrorist Organization (FTO). The Committee receivd a response 
on September 18, 2011.
    On September 27, 2011, Committee staff attended a briefing 
organized by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on Boko 
Haram. Briefers included representatives from the various think 
tanks and policy experts.
    On November 30, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Boko Haram -- Emerging Threat to the U.S. 
Homeland.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. J. 
Peter Pham, Director, Michael S.Ansari Africa Center, Atlantic 
Council of the US; Ms.Lauren Ploch, Africa Analyst, 
Congressional Research Service; Dr. Ricardo Laremont, Professor 
of Political Science and Sociology, Binghamton University, 
State University of New York; and Ms.Jennifer G. Cooke, 
Director, Africa Program, Center for Strategic and 
International Studies.
    Also on November 30, 2011, the Subcommittee released a 
report entitled ``Boko Haram -- Emerging Threat to the U.S. 
Homeland,'' which summarized their extensive study of the 
organization's history and current activity.

                      ONLINE TERRORIST OPERATIONS

    The Subcommittee has examined the issue of terrorist 
operatives and sympathizers using the internet as tool to 
promote their ideology and communicate with one another. 
Committee staff received briefings from several experts, 
including representatives from the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, the Department of State's Center for Strategic 
Counterterrorism Communications, the Center for Naval Analyses, 
the National Defense University, and other policy experts.
    On December 6, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Jihadist Use of Social Media -- How to Prevent 
Terrorism and Preserve Innovation.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr.William McCants, Analyst, Center for Naval 
Analyses; Mr.Andrew Aaron Weisburd, Director, Society for 
Internet Research; and Mr.Brian Michael Jenkins, Senior Advisor 
to the RAND President, RAND Corporation.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Terrorist Threat to the U.S. Homeland _ Al-Qaeda in the 
        Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).'' March 2, 2011. (Serial No. 
        112-5)
``Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa: Ramifications for 
        U.S. Homeland Security.'' April 6, 2011. (Serial No. 
        112-16)
``The Threat to the U.S. Homeland Emanating from Pakistan.'' 
        May 3, 2011. (Serial No. 112-21)
``The DHS Intelligence Enterprise _ Past, Present, and 
        Future.'' June 1, 2011. (Serial No. 112-27)
``Hezbollah in Latin America -- Implications for U.S. Homeland 
        Security.'' July 7, 2011. (Serial No. 112-35)
``United States Secret Service: Examining Protective and 
        Investigative Missions and Challenges in 2012.'' 
        September 14 2011. (Serial No. 112-44)
``Intelligence Sharing and Terrorist Travel: How DHS Addresses 
        the Mission of Providing Security, Facilitating 
        Commerce and Protecting Privacy for Passengers Engaged 
        in International Travel.''October 5, 2011. (Serial No. 
        112-49)
``Iranian Terror Operation on American Soil.'' Joint with the 
        Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and 
        Management, October 26, 2011. (Serial No. 112-54)
``Boko Haram -- Emerging Threat to the U.S. Homeland.''  
        November 30, 2011. (Serial No. 112-60)
``Jihadist Use of Social Media -- How to Prevent Terrorism and 
        Preserve Innovation.'' December 6, 2011. (Serial No. 
        112-62)
  Committee on Homeland Security Oversight Plan for the 112th Congress

    Rule X. Clause 2(d) of the Rules of the House of 
Representatives for the 112th 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 112th Congress which the Full 
Committee considered and adopted by unanimous consent on 
January 26, 2011, 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 112th 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

    Clause 2(d) of Rule X of the Rules of the House of 
Representatives for the 112th Congress requires each standing 
Committee to adopt an oversight plan for the two-year period of 
the Congress and to submit the plan to the Committees on 
Oversight and Government Reform and House Administration not 
later than February 15th of the first session of the Congress.
    This is the oversight plan for the Committee on Homeland 
Security for the 112th Congress. It includes the areas in which 
the Committee expects to conduct oversight during the 112th 
Congress, but does not preclude oversight or investigation of 
additional matters as the need arises.
    In the 112th Congress, the Full Committee will examine 
terrorist threats against the homeland, including the 
increasing threat of homegrown terrorism and Islamist 
radicalization in the homeland, as evidenced by the terrorist 
attacks at Fort Hood and Times Square, and thwarted plots on 
the New York City subway and in Portland, Oregon. As stated by 
the Attorney General, in the last 24 months, there have been 
126 terrorism-related indictments, including 50 against US 
citizens. The Committee will also analyze the radicalization of 
U.S. residents by foreign terrorist organizations via the 
Internet and the influence of English speaking radicals such as 
Anwar Al Awlaki. The Committee also intends to examine what 
approach the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to 
take to address the increasing radicalization of individuals 
within the United States.
    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will also examine 
the effect on national security of the transportation of 
unprivileged enemy combatants to the United States to be 
detained and tried before a jury in a Federal civilian court. 
The examination will include a review of the potential risk of 
holding high-value detainees, such as Khalid Sheikh Mohammed 
and other co-conspirators of the attacks of September 11th, on 
domestic soil; the risk of inadvertent disclosure of sensitive 
information during the trial; and the recommendations delivered 
by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as 
part of the Guantanamo Review Task Force.
    The Committee will also examine the Obama Administration's 
policy concerning the Detention Center at the U.S. Naval 
Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This oversight will include a 
review of the Secretary of Homeland Security's role as a member 
of the President's Guantanamo Detention Task Force, as outlined 
in Executive Order 13492. Furthermore, the Committee will 
examine the homeland security ramifications of the 
Administration's plans to purchase detention space within the 
United States for the purposes of detaining enemy combatants 
currently held at Guantanamo Bay and conducting military 
commissions for terrorists detained at Guantanamo.

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                            counterterrorism

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
counterterrorism policies of the U.S. government, with specific 
focus on the Department of Homeland Security. This examination 
will include an assessment of the worldwide threat against the 
U.S. homeland from Al Qaeda core, Al Qaeda in the Arabian 
Peninsula (AQAP), Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), al 
Shahbab, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 
and other emerging terrorist groups.

        department of homeland security intelligence enterprise

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will conduct 
oversight of the Department of Homeland Security's Intelligence 
Enterprise, including intelligence activities throughout the 
Department and component agencies. Additionally, the Committee 
will oversee the progress made in the coordination and 
collaboration of information collection and intelligence 
analysis occurring across the DHS Intelligence Enterprise, as 
well as the further development and role of the Homeland 
Security Intelligence Council (HSIC) in coordination and 
collaboration with Departmental intelligence activities.
    During the 112th 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 as part of its 
homeland security mission. The Committee will examine whether 
the Department is receiving relevant intelligence and law 
enforcement information from other Federal agencies in a timely 
manner; 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.
    Additionally, the Committee will examine the hiring 
authorities, practices, and career-development of intelligence 
analysts and professionals within the Department. The Committee 
will examine the progress of DHS intelligence analyst training 
programs, and whether they are meeting the needs of both the 
Department and state, local, and private sector partners.

                          counterintelligence

    Throughout the 112th Congress, the Committee will track the 
development of the newly reorganized Department of Homeland 
Security Counterintelligence Program, to ensure it is fully 
meeting the Department's needs. The primary mission of DHS' 
Counterintelligence Program is to prevent adversaries from 
penetrating the department to exploit sensitive information, 
operations, programs, personnel, and resources.

                          information sharing

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
progress being made to improve terrorist and homeland security 
information sharing efforts among Federal, state, and local 
governments, law enforcement entities, first responders, 
emergency management personnel, and the private sector. The 
Committee intends to explore the Department of Homeland 
Security's coordination and collaboration with the National 
Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), particularly through the 
Interagency Threat Assessment and Coordination Group, and 
efforts to disseminate necessary terrorist threat information 
among Federal, state, and local governments and the private 
sector. While supporting the Department's and government-wide 
information sharing efforts, the Committee will review efforts 
to ensure the security of sensitive and classified information 
and guard against unlawful access or disclosure, as in the case 
of WikiLeaks.
    In addition to examining the Office of Intelligence and 
Analysis, the Committee will examine the Department of Homeland 
Security's efforts to establish policy for and coordinate 
information sharing efforts from across the Federal government 
to and from state and local fusion centers throughout the 
country. Additionally, the Committee will examine the 
Department's internal processes and coordination efforts in 
sharing information between the fusion centers and the 
Department. Further, the Committee will examine unclassified 
information designations and whether such designations impact 
the ability of the Department or other Federal agencies to 
share information among Federal, state, local and private 
sector partners.

                     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 among Federal, state, and 
local government and private sector partners. In the 112th 
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.

                      united states secret service

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
homeland security operations of the United States Secret 
Service, including its critical role of protecting the 
President of the United States and presidential candidates in 
the 2012 presidential election.

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                   operational control of the border

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will focus on 
additional policies and resources necessary for the Department 
to gain operational control over the land and maritime borders 
of the United States, including but not limited to personnel, 
technology, infrastructure, and coordination. The Committee 
will also assess the status of programs and international 
agreements to secure U.S. land borders on the north and the 
south from illegal entry by persons or contraband.
    Furthermore, the Committee continues to be concerned about 
the threat of spill-over violence stemming from the rise of 
drug cartels and the increasingly violent conflict throughout 
Mexico. During the 112th Congress, the Committee will conduct 
rigorous oversight of these issues.

                 border screening and terrorist travel

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee intends to review 
efforts to ensure the deployment and implementation of 
technology, training, and infrastructure enhancements to assist 
border and consular officials in identifying, intercepting, and 
disrupting terrorists or others who would do our Nation harm 
and who are attempting to enter or travel within the United 
States. As a part of this review, the Committee will monitor 
the Department's efforts 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 special 
interest countries. The Committee will address security-related 
deficiencies in the immigration and naturalization process that 
terrorists could use to gain entry to or remain in the country 
for illegitimate purposes. These weaknesses have and will 
continue to be exploited by terrorists and those seeking to 
commit terrorist acts. The Committee intends to explore 
challenges preventing the aggressive deployment of personnel to 
high-risk visa issuing posts to improve visa security.
    The Committee will also examine the integration, security, 
and reliability of criminal, immigration, and terrorist 
databases used to screen persons seeking to enter this country, 
to include advanced passenger information and the US-VISIT 
program. The Committee will also assess the development of 
secure travel documents. In addition, the Committee will 
examine the integration and effectiveness of transportation and 
border security screening systems for detecting high-risk 
passengers and cargo transported within the United States and 
across our borders.

                       port and maritime security

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine various 
aspects of port and maritime security, including the security 
of port facilities; the screening of vessels, passengers, 
cargo, and crew for potential terrorists, terrorist weapons, 
and contraband; the development of international security 
standards for shipping and containers; and the implementation 
and operation of the Transportation Worker Identification Card 
(TWIC). The Committee also plans to review how the Department 
manages risk emerging from maritime threats and vulnerabilities 
such as small boats that could be utilized in acts of 
terrorism.
    The Committee plans to review the efficiency and 
effectiveness of the Department's supply chain security 
programs, such as the Customs Trade Partnership against 
Terrorism (C-TPAT) and the Container Security Initiative (CSI), 
to ensure a proper balance between the facilitation of lawful 
trade and the security of America. This will include an 
assessment of implementation of the Maritime and Transportation 
Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-295), the Security and 
Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-
347), relevant provisions of the Intelligence Reform and 
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-458), and the 
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 
(P.L. 110-53).

                            u.s. coast guard

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee plans to review the 
Coast Guard's homeland security missions, to include ports, 
waterways, and coastal security; drug interdiction; migrant 
interdiction; law enforcement; and defense readiness. The 
Committee will examine Coast Guard afloat, aviation, and shore-
based operations in support of these missions to ensure that 
the service is using a risk-based, layered strategy to enforce 
laws and keep America's waters secure. This will include a 
specific assessment of the Coast Guard's anti-terrorist 
capabilities, most notably those found within the Deployable 
Operations Group and its units, including Maritime Safety and 
Security Teams, Port Security Units, Tactical Law Enforcement 
Teams, and the Maritime Security Response Team. Additionally, 
the Committee will review resource and asset needs within the 
Coast Guard to determine whether the service is operationally 
ready to address threats and emergencies while pursuing a long-
term sustainable path of fleet recapitalization. The Committee 
will specifically examine the progress, efficiency, and 
efficacy of acquisitions programs such as the Integrated 
Deepwater Systems project to ensure major procurements remain 
on schedule without a reduction in readiness throughout the 
service.
    Furthermore, the Committee will closely investigate the 
Coast Guard's specific maritime security operations and 
initiatives, such as the International Port Security Program 
and the inspection of vessels originating from ports with 
inadequate anti-terrorism measures. The Committee will examine 
these and other programs to ensure that the service is 
developing a full sense of maritime domain awareness and 
executing all of its missions in the most effective manner 
possible to keep America secure.

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

             national strategy for transportation security

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
Department of Homeland Security's continuing efforts to 
implement the National Strategy for Transportation Security; 
the efforts of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 
in fulfilling its mandate under the Aviation and Transportation 
Security Act of 2001; and TSA's policies and programs to 
address security threats against all modes of transportation. 
The Committee's review will consider the Department's capacity 
for protecting the most at-risk transportation systems, the 
resiliency of critical infrastructure related to 
transportation, the development and deployment of technology to 
detect biological, chemical, and radiological threats, 
passenger screening, and other methods to prevent or mitigate 
terrorist attacks. Additionally, the Committee will examine the 
Department's staffing needs, its inventory and use of detection 
canines, and its allocation and objectives for transportation 
security grants.

                    passenger and baggage screening

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will review TSA's 
deployment of technology and implementation of procedures 
related to the screening of passengers in all modes of 
transportation and will examine TSA's balancing security 
interests with the need for the efficient flow of travel, 
including privacy and civil liberties safeguards. The Committee 
will conduct oversight on the cost and effectiveness of 
technology related to the screening of baggage; information 
sharing within the Federal interagency process; coordination 
with international partners, and the effectiveness of the 
credentialing process. The Committee will also review TSA's 
passenger search policies and pre-screening programs, including 
the screening of passengers against no-fly and selectee lists, 
the performance of the Secure Flight program, and other 
measures that affect the security of domestic and international 
air travelers.

                           aviation security

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine the risks 
and consequences of terrorist attacks on passenger and cargo 
aircraft, as well as the development of security measures to 
reduce or mitigate such risks. The Committee's oversight will 
review programs and procedures implemented by the Department of 
Homeland Security related to the security of all types of 
aircraft, including commercial passenger, air cargo, and 
general aviation aircraft. In addition, the Committee will 
examine airport perimeter and access controls and technology 
for limiting access to the secure areas of commercial and 
general aviation airports. The Committee will also examine the 
training and management of the Federal Air Marshal Service.

                         surface transportation

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will review the 
Transportation Security Administration's efforts to secure 
surface transit systems, including the most at-risk mass 
transit systems, buses, subway light rail, and passenger rail, 
freight rail, pipelines, and highway systems. Moreover, in 
examining the security of surface transportation systems, the 
Committee will consider the roles and responsibilities of other 
DHS components including the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency (FEMA), as well as agencies external to DHS, including 
the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Transit 
Administration (FTA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), 
state and local agencies and private industry. The Committee's 
examination will include a review of TSA plans for providing 
resources to adequately train and staff surface transportation 
inspector units.

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                   federal preparedness and response

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
Administration's efforts to review and update Homeland Security 
Presidential Directive 8 (HSPD-8), which directs the Department 
to create a national program and multi-year planning system to 
conduct terrorism preparedness-related exercises, and the 
impact the delay caused by this review has had on efforts to 
update the National Planning Scenarios and other preparedness 
activities. The Committee will also examine the Department's 
efforts to implement the Post Katrina Emergency Management 
Reform Act of 2006.

               national response and incident management

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
effectiveness of the National Response Framework (NRF), 
including the Department's role in coordinating the response 
efforts of all applicable Federal departments and agencies and 
the coordination among the Department and state and local 
governments, first responders, nongovernmental organizations 
and the private sector in implementing the NRF. The Committee 
will also examine the development and integration of doctrine 
that addresses prevention, protection, and recovery, including 
the draft National Disaster Recovery Framework. In addition, 
during the 112th Congress, the Committee will oversee the 
Department's implementation of the National Incident Management 
System (NIMS), including the Department's integration of NIMS 
with the NRF.

                      interoperable communications

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will monitor the 
progression of the Emergency Communications Preparedness Center 
and the Department's Office of Emergency Communications and 
Office of Interoperability and Compatibility. Specifically, the 
Committee will review the Department's coordination and 
planning, technical assistance, communications standards, and 
best practices for interoperable communications systems and the 
proposed public safety wireless broadband network for first 
responders. The Committee will also oversee the Department's 
implementation of grants for interoperable communications. In 
addition, the Committee will examine the Department's progress 
in the establishment of the Integrated Public Alerts and 
Warnings System to ensure interoperability among different 
warning systems.

     assistance to state and local governments and first responders

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
extent to which the Department implements a risk-based approach 
to the allocation of grants and ways to improve the 
Department's administration of grants to enhance the ability of 
state and local governments and emergency responders to 
mitigate against, prevent, protect against, respond to, and 
recover from a terrorism attack or natural disaster. The 
Committee will review the coordination of the Department's 
grant programs with other agencies across the Federal 
government; coordination within the Department in developing 
guidance and administering grants; challenges in the funding 
pipeline; strength of regional partnerships developed through 
grants; and the distribution and expenditure of such grants at 
the state and local levels. The Committee will also review 
ongoing efforts to measure grant funding investments against 
improved preparedness capabilities.

                        first responder training

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will review the 
Department's terrorism preparedness training programs, 
incorporation of such training into first responder 
certification processes, the level of coordination among 
Federal, state, and local training programs and the awareness 
of first responders serving state, local and tribal governments 
concerning these programs. The Committee will also review 
existing DHS training centers and determine whether the 
Department optimally utilizes these facilities to enhance first 
responder terrorism preparedness.

                       exercises and simulations

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will monitor the 
Department's implementation of HSPD-8 and its progress in 
creating a planning system to conduct terrorism preparedness-
related exercises. To that end, the Committee will examine the 
Departments' National Exercise Program and ongoing efforts to 
streamline and improve it to ensure the program enhances the 
preparedness of the Nation. The Committee will review whether 
FEMA is incorporating lessons learned from national exercises 
into future training, planning, exercises, and other 
activities. The Committee will conduct oversight of the 
National Level Exercise 2011 (NLE 2011), which is centered on a 
catastrophic earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone and 
examine related Department of Defense (DoD) led exercises.

chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear planning, preparedness, 
                              and response

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
significant challenges posed by chemical, biological, 
radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons to homeland security 
and assess the government's progress in implementing security 
strategies including prevention, preparedness, and response 
approaches that utilize multiple tools and policies to reduce 
the likelihood and impact of CBRN attacks and, thus, the CBRN 
risk to the Nation. The Committee will oversee the Department's 
efforts to understand the evolving CBRN threat landscape, as 
well as integrate and share this information. The Committee 
will examine the Department's capability to mitigate CBRN risks 
through appropriate means including preparedness and response 
to CBRN threats with a focus on public health capacity to 
respond. In particular, the Committee will look at the capacity 
of the medical community to ready its existing resources, 
develop its capabilities, and surge in times of crisis. A 
critical facet of the Nation's medical preparedness for CBRN 
threats is the availability of effective medical 
countermeasures. The Committee will consider issues such as 
priorities for countermeasure development and state and local 
preparedness for distribution and dispensing of 
countermeasures. The Committee will also oversee preparedness 
for agricultural terrorism events, to include food defense 
policies and veterinary leadership at the Department of 
Homeland Security.

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                             cybersecurity

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
Department's role in hardening our national critical 
infrastructure against cyber attacks by fortifying Federal 
civilian networks and collaborating with the private sector to 
develop the means to detect and prevent cyber attacks, reduce 
vulnerabilities, provide incident response, and facilitate 
recovery. That oversight will consider the Department's ability 
to detect the incursion of malicious activity; attribute the 
source of that activity; and promote best practices, risk 
assessments, and sharing of threat information across all 
levels of government and the private sector. In addition, the 
Committee will examine the Department's ability to foster 
cybersecurity research, development, and educational activities 
to secure cyber networks. Additionally, the Committee will 
examine the Department's efforts to recruit and train 
cybersecurity personnel. The Committee will also examine the 
resiliency of national critical infrastructure to withstand 
cyber attacks and the need to optimize supply chain risk 
management to protect against manipulation without 
unnecessarily impeding commerce.
    The Committee will review the integration of the various 
cyber missions carried out across the Federal government, 
including the Department's collaboration with the defense and 
intelligence agencies and its role in fulfilling the goals of 
the National Cyber Security Plan. The Committee also will 
examine the development and implementation of the National 
Cyber Incident Response Plan, which expands upon the National 
Response Framework.

                             the safety act

    The Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective 
Technologies Act (the SAFETY Act) was included as subtitle G of 
the Homeland Security Act of 2002, and authorized the Secretary 
of the Department of Homeland Security to designate, upon 
application, certain anti-terrorism products and services as 
qualified to participate in a Federal liability protection 
program. The SAFETY Act helps to foster the creation of anti-
terrorism products and services and facilitates job creation. 
During the 112th Congress, the Committee will review the need 
for further congressional guidance on the process and criteria 
used to review and approve applications for SAFETY Act 
certification and designation; the process and criteria used to 
renew SAFETY Act certifications and designations; expansion of 
SAFETY Act protection for risk mitigation strategies, 
processes, and procedures; the increased use of SAFETY Act 
protection internationally; and the Department's ability to 
keep pace with the rising demand for SAFETY Act protections.

                   critical infrastructure protection

    Pursuant to 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 112th 
Congress, Committee oversight will focus on the implementation 
of the National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure 
Protection, including the Department's national coordination 
responsibilities and its sector specific critical 
infrastructure protection responsibilities. The Committee will 
also examine the Department's efforts to assess national 
critical infrastructure priorities by maintaining the National 
Asset Database.
    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.

        safety and security of federal buildings and facilities

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will continue to 
monitor the safety and security of Federal buildings and 
Facilities, including the role and responsibility of the 
Federal Protective Service.

                       chemical facility security

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will continue to 
examine the implementation, scope, and impact of the 
Department's existing authority and regulations to secure 
chemical facilities and take action, as appropriate, to 
optimally balance the program's effectiveness in reducing the 
risk posed by certain chemical facilities and the everyday 
demands for chemicals in commerce.

                         science and technology

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will oversee the 
capability of the Department's Science & Technology Directorate 
to rapidly develop and deliver products and technology 
solutions to its customers, including the operating components 
of DHS, and state and local emergency responders and officials, 
to help them secure the homeland by preventing, protecting 
against, and responding to terrorist threats and natural 
disasters. The Committee will examine, in particular, the 
Department's progress in developing a more rigorous process to 
identify, prioritize, and fund research, development, testing, 
and evaluation (RDT&E) opportunities that balances risk to the 
homeland with cost, impact, and time to deliver. The Committee 
will review the Department's efforts to coordinate the homeland 
security research and development agenda and leverage 
scientific knowledge and technical expertise, research, and 
facilities at relevant universities, research institutions, 
government and national laboratories, and the private sector, 
including the Homeland Security Centers of Excellence and 
Federal Funded Research and Development Centers. The Committee 
will also assess the status of the Department's technical 
infrastructure and workforce to ensure current and future 
homeland security RDT&E needs will be met.
    The Committee will review the Department's activities 
relating to evaluation, testing, and certification of private 
sector homeland security technologies. The Committee will 
evaluate the Department's role in facilitating the transfer and 
commercialization of exiting technologies (including 
modification of military technologies) for use by Federal 
state, local and tribal government and first responders.

 technology to counter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear 
                                threats

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
Department's progress in improving the Nation's capability to 
counter the threat of terrorist use of chemical, biological, 
radiological, and nuclear weapons in the United States through 
multi-layered approaches that emphasize early detection at the 
Federal, state, and local levels, as well as post-event 
capabilities for remediation. The Committee will oversee the 
Department's development and implementation of the overarching 
strategic plan for the Global Nuclear Detection Architecture. 
The Committee will review the Department's chemical, 
biological, radiological, and nuclear analysis capabilities and 
information sharing mechanisms to provide actionable 
information and an integrated operating system to guide 
decision makers in carrying out appropriate responses, 
including interdiction. To enhance the ability to interdict 
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear smuggling 
across U.S. borders (land, air, and sea), the Committee will 
oversee the Department's progress in employing risk-based 
methods for developing, testing, certifying, deploying, and 
operating current and next generation chemical, biological, 
radiological, and nuclear detection equipment. The Committee 
will also examine the Department's ability to detect chemical, 
biological, radiological, and nuclear materials in the interior 
of the U.S. and the Department's coordination with state and 
local partners to reduce the risk of radiological and nuclear 
terrorism to metropolitan urban areas and critical 
infrastructure through expanding the Securing the Cities 
Initiative. Finally, the Committee will examine the 
Department's chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear 
forensic activities to support national priorities for 
deterrence, attribution, and prosecution.

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

           departmental operations and efficiency initiatives

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will oversee the 
Department of Homeland Security's day-to-day operations to 
ensure that it is operating in the most efficient and effective 
manner possible. Pursuant to Clause 2(d)(F) of the Rules of the 
House of Representatives, the Committee will work to identify 
potential opportunities to eliminate duplicative or unnecessary 
programs, find efficiencies that will contribute to the 
Department's ability to meet its vital missions, and identify 
areas for cost savings. The Committee will also conduct 
rigorous oversight to ensure departmental regulations enhance 
security without posing an unnecessary barrier to private 
sector job creation. The Committee will fully investigate 
homeland security programs and practices, as warranted.

                          financial management

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will continue its 
oversight of the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to 
consolidate its 13 separate financial management systems into 
one, unified system, known as the Transformation and Systems 
Consolidation (TASC) project. In coordination with this review, 
the Committee will also review the Department's efforts to 
enhance internal controls and provide information that will 
enable clean audit opinions.

                         departmental workforce

    Throughout the 112th Congress, the Committee will monitor 
the Department's efforts to recruit and retain personnel and to 
address employee concerns set forth in the Office of Personnel 
Management's Federal Human Capital Survey and the Department's 
own personnel surveys, which have indicated morale problems 
across the Department. In addition, the Committee will examine 
the Department's Balanced Workforce Initiative, which seeks to 
convert contractor positions into Federal employees, to ensure 
an appropriate balance is struck between Federal employees and 
private contracts and guard against any unnecessary elimination 
of private sector jobs.

               information technology systems management

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will review the 
Department's efforts to address information technology (IT) 
challenges, including the management and integration of the 
Department's IT systems. The Committee will review the 
authorities and activities of the Chief Information Officer 
(CIO) and component CIOs to ensure the effective management and 
coordination of these key functions. The Committee will also 
monitor the Department's progress in IT architectural planning, 
investment management, policy development, operations, and 
related personnel management.

                         hspd-12 implementation

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will monitor the 
Department's implementation of Homeland Security Presidential 
Directive 12 (HSPD-12), Policy for a Common Identification 
Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors, including the 
Department's completion of card issuance, installation of card 
readers, and other identification security efforts, such as the 
use of logical access control systems.

                       headquarters consolidation

    In the 112th Congress, the Committee will review the 
Department's efforts to consolidate its headquarters from more 
than 40 locations throughout the National Capital Region to 
eight or nine locations. The cornerstone of this effort is the 
St. Elizabeth's headquarters consolidation project. The 
Committee will monitor the progress of the consolidation to 
ensure the plan is completed on time and within budget.

                         acquisition management

    During the 112th Congress, the Committee will review the 
efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to improve the 
integration and coordination of the procurement functions of 
its 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 other 
streamlined acquisition practices.

                      privacy and civil liberties

    Section 222 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (the Act) 
created a Privacy Officer for the Department of Homeland 
Security to ensure that the Department's information gathering 
and analysis functions and other programs across its components 
adhere to established standards for the protection of privacy. 
Section 705 of the Act also established an Officer for Civil 
Rights and Liberties to review and assess information alleging 
abuses of civil rights or civil liberties by employees and 
officials of the Department of Homeland Security. During the 
112th Congress, the Committee will monitor the Department's 
efforts under such laws to strike an appropriate balance 
between the need to combat terrorist attacks against the United 
States with the privacy expectations and civil rights of U.S. 
citizens.
Part B--IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY OVERSIGHT 
                      PLAN FOR THE 111TH CONGRESS

    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 112th 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.

                             FULL COMMITTEE

                     Additional Oversight Functions

                            Counterterrorism

    Since September 11, 2001, there have been over 40 plots and 
terrorist attacks against the Homeland; two of them successful 
in killing innocent Americans. Additionally, law enforcement 
officers have arrested dozens of individuals plotting attacks 
against the Homeland and our allies. On December 21, 2010, the 
Attorney General of the United States stated that in the 
previous two years 126 people were indicted on terrorism 
charges, including 50 U.S. citizens. The threat from al Qaeda 
and its affiliates continues to remain extremely high.
    The Committee has actively examined this problem during the 
112th Congress. The Committee conducted two Member site visits 
to the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), Office of the 
Director of National Intelligence, for Members on to receive a 
threat briefing from the NCTC Director.
    The Committee held several hearings focused on threats to 
the homeland, including a hearing entitled ``Understanding the 
Homeland Threat Landscape Considerations for the 112th 
Congress'' and a hearing entitled ``Threats to the American 
Homeland After Killing Bin Laden: An Assessment.'' On September 
8, 2011, the Committee held a hearing entitled ``The Attacks of 
September 11th: Where are We Today.''
    Members of the Committee received regular classified 
briefings from senior officials from NCTC, the Department of 
Homeland Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to 
stay current on the latest intelligence and threats to the 
Homeland. The Committee will continue its policy of holding 
regular, monthly briefings with the Intelligence Community. 
Additionally, Committee staff received classified intelligence 
briefings from the Department on Homeland Security on threats 
to the Nation's borders.
    The Committee will continue to examine this issue as the 
112th Congress progresses.

                        Homegrown Radicalization

    One of the greatest threats facing the Homeland is that of 
homegrown violent Islamist terrorists who depart from 
mainstream Islam and are radicalized to al Qaeda's violent 
ideology. These individuals often have no contact with known 
terrorist networks overseas, making it exponentially difficult 
for law enforcement to detect these individuals who may be 
actively plotting attacks. Interception often requires 
cooperation and a partnership from members of the Muslim 
community, who may be a witness to an individual's path toward 
radicalization. The Committee has actively examined this 
problem in the 112th Congress.
    As part of the Committee's oversight of domestic 
radicalization, Committee staff held a series of meetings with 
representatives of Federal, State, and local law enforcement, 
academia, religious organizations, private sector entities and 
non-profit organizations. The meetings focused on discussing 
the current threat of homegrown terrorism and violent extremism 
within the United States and what measures can be taken to 
address this problem. The Committee held a series of four 
hearings on domestic radicalization focused on the extent of 
radicalization and the response within the Muslim community, 
the threat of radicalization with prisons, the threat posed by 
al-Shabaab, and the threat to military communities. In advance 
of the hearings, Committee staff conducted site visits and 
received a number of briefings from government and non-
government entities.
    The Committee has begun an investigation into what role 
Anwar al-Awaki may have played in facilitating the 9/11 
attacks. On May 26, 2011, the Chair of the Full Committee sent 
a letter to the Attorney General of the United States 
requesting documents and case files related to al Qaeda in the 
Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) terrorist Anwar al-Awlaki and his 
possible involvement in the planning and execution of the 
September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In addition, on October 
25, 2011, the Full Committee Chairman sent letters to the 
Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Secretary of 
Homeland Security, the Attorney General of the United States, 
and the Secretary of State seeking an investigation into the 
roles of Anwar al-Awlaki, Eyad al-Rababah, and Daoud Chehazeh 
in facilitating the attacks of September 11, 2011.
    In addition to the Committee's investigative hearings, 
Committee staff has been engaged in oversight of the Federal 
Government's efforts to counter radicalization. Committee staff 
were briefed by officials from the Department of Homeland 
Security, including the Principal Deputy Counterterrorism 
Coordinator and Senior Advisor to the Secretary, who has been 
directed to serve as the Department's lead on countering 
violent extremism (CVE). The Committee's oversight has focused 
specifically on the Administration's recently released 
strategies, entitled ``Empowering Local Partners to Prevent 
Violent Extremism in the United States'' and ``Strategic 
Implementation Plan for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent 
Violent Extremism in the United States.'' In addition, 
Committee staff attended the Department's National Countering 
Violent Extremism Workshop in August 2011.
    The Committee also included two provisions in H.R. 3116, 
the Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2012, to address the Administration's efforts to 
counter violent extremism. The first provision requires the 
Secretary of Homeland Security to designate an official of the 
Department to coordinate efforts to counter homegrown violent 
Islamist extremism. The section requires the Director of the 
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center to report to the House 
and Senate Committees on its counter-violent extremism 
training.

                     Terrorist Detention and Trials

    On May 11, 2011, Chairman King sent a letter to the 
Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joints Chief of 
Staff requesting an explanation of news reports that terrorist 
detainees held at Guantanamo may be able to receive visits from 
wives and family members and the potential damage to our 
national security posed by the prospects of such visits.

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                            counterterrorism

    During the 112th Congress, the Subcommittee on 
Counterterrorism and Intelligence examined the counterterrorism 
policies of the U.S. Government with a focus on the Department 
of Homeland Security (DHS). The Subcommittee received several 
classified briefing by representatives from DHS, the National 
Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), and the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation (FBI).
    The Subcommittee also monitored counterterrorism policies 
outside of the Department in the wider U.S. Intelligence 
Community. Subcommittee Members received classified briefings 
from the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Joint Staff on the 
threat from al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, as well as 
classified briefings from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and 
the Department of State on Hezbollah activities in the Western 
Hemisphere. The Subcommittee also conducted briefings on the 
threat from Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), the Department 
of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the 
FBI's Terrorist Financing Operations Section, and the DEA's 
Special Operations Division relating to drug trafficking 
organizations and their connections to international terror 
networks. Committee staff also received a briefing from the 
FBI's Cyber Division and their National Cyber Forensics and 
Training Alliance on terror financing. Committee staff also 
visited the Defense Threat Reduction Agency within the 
Department of Defense, to receive a briefing on their Strategic 
Command Center.
    The Chairman and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee sent a 
letter to the Secretary of State to encourage the Department's 
Office of the Cordinator for Counterterrorism to initiate an 
investigation to determine whether the Nigerian Islamist sect 
Boko Haram should be designated a Foreign Terrorist 
Organization.

        department of homeland security intelligence enterprise

    The Subcommittee continued its oversight of the Department 
of Homeland Security (DHS) Intelligence Enterprise, examining 
intelligence activities of the Department and its components. 
The Subcommittee received briefings from each component agency 
within DHS with intelligence responsibilities and capabilities. 
The Subcommittee held a hearing, ``The DHS Intelligence 
Enterprise -- Past, Present, and Future.''

                          counterintelligence

    The Subcommittee will further examine the reorganized DHS 
Counterintelligence Program, including the DHS 
Counterintelligence mission.

                          information sharing

    The Subcommittee continued to monitor improvements to the 
terrorist and homeland security information sharing effort 
among Federal, State, and local governments, law enforcement 
entities, first responders, emergency management personnel and 
the private sector. This oversight included briefings by the 
New York City Police Department (NYPD), the New York State 
Intelligence Center, the Department of Homeland Security Fusion 
Center Program Office, and the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) Open Source Enterprise. Committee staff also attended the 
National Fusion Center Conference held in March 2011 in Denver, 
Colorado.
    The Chairman of the Subcommittee sent a letter to the 
Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation and the Director of National 
Intelligence to request information on how each of their 
agencies took part in the distribution and response to the 
cache of information that was collected from Osama Bin Laden's 
compound.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``Intelligence 
Sharing and Terrorist Travel: How DHS Addresses the Mission of 
Providing Security, Facilitating Commerce, and Protecting 
Privacy for Passengers Engaged in International Travel.'' 
Witnesses included the Assistant Secretary for Policy at the 
Department of Homeland Security, the Department's Chief Privacy 
Officer, and the Executive Director of Automation and Targeting 
for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of 
Intelligence and Investigations.
    On November 15, 2011, the Subcommittee also passed H.R. 
2764, the WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act; and 
H.R. 3140, the Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act, to 
enhance information sharing capabilities of DHS and fusion 
centers across the country.

                     the national operations center

    As part of its continued oversight of DHS intelligence 
sharing efforts, the Subcommittee will examine the role that 
unclassified information designations play in efforts to share 
information among Federal agencies, including DHS, and State, 
local, and private sector partners in the coming session. It 
will also examine the National Operations Center (NOC) within 
the Department and its efforts to collect and fuse information 
in order to provide domestic situational awareness as the 
primary National-level center during domestic incidents and 
special events.

                      united states secret service

    The Subcommittee examined the operations of the United 
States Secret Service (USSS), including its critical role of 
protecting the President of the United States and presidential 
candidates in the 2012 presidential election. Committee staff 
held multiple meetings with representatives from the USSS, and 
also conducted a site visit to their headquarters.
    On September 14, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``United States Secret Service: Examining Protective 
and Investigative Missions and Challenges in 2012,'' which 
focused on the operations of the USSS and their role in 2012 
presidential election.

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                   operational control of the border

    During the 112th Congress, the Subcommittee on Border and 
Maritime Security focused on what the Department of Homeland 
Security must do to gain operational control over the land and 
maritime borders of the United States both at, and between, 
ports of entry. The Subcommittee held hearings on these topics 
on February 15, 2011, March 15, 2011, April 15, 2011, May 3, 
2011, July 12, 2011 and November 15, 2011. The Subcommittee 
also considered the following measures: H.R. 1299, H.R. 915, 
and H.R. 1922. The Chairman and Ranking Member of the 
Subcommittee sent a bipartisan letter to Customs and Border 
Protection Commissioner Bersin regarding personnel at the 
borders and ports of entry on June 1, 2011. Additionally, the 
Chairman of the Full Committee and the Chairman of the 
Subcommittee sent a letter to the President requesting an 
extension of the National Guard troops on the Southwest border.

                 border screening and terrorist travel

    In the 112th Congress, the Subcommittee reviewed efforts to 
ensure the deployment and implementation of technology, 
training, and infrastructure enhancements to assist border and 
consular officials in identifying, intercepting, and disrupting 
terrorists. The Subcommittee assessed weaknesses at the border 
and areas that continue to be exploited by terrorists. The 
Subcommittee held hearings on these topics on March 15, 2011, 
April 15, 2011, May 3, 2011, September 13, 2011 and November 
15, 2011. The Subcommittee considered the following measures: 
H.R. 1299, H.R. 915, and H.R. 1922.
    The Chairman of the Full Committee and the Chairman of the 
Subcommittee sent a letter to Secretary Napolitano expressing 
their concerns regarding the Department of Homeland Security's 
apparent failure to issue guidelines for Federal, State, and 
local law enforcement officials on how to identify 
noncompliance with Federal Laws that apply to cross-border 
trucking between the U.S. and Mexico.

                       port and maritime security

    In the 112th Congress, the Subcommittee has examined 
various aspects of port and maritime security, including port 
facilities, cargo and passenger screening, and the supply chain 
process. The Subcommittee held hearings on these topics on July 
12, 2011, June 14, 2011 and April 15, 2011. The Subcommittee is 
also developing port security legislation that will be 
introduced in the near future.

                            u.s. coast guard

    In the 112th Congress, the Subcommittee has continually 
reviewed and assessed the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The Members 
focused on the USCG's homeland security missions and post 9/11 
duties. The Subcommittee held a hearing to receive testimony 
from the Commandant of the USCG on the state of the homeland 
security responsibilities of the Coast Guard. Additionally, the 
Chair of the Full Committee and the Chair of the Subcommittee 
sent a letter to the Commandant regarding the USCG budget 
proposal and concerns regarding the Coast Guard's post 9/11 
missions. The Subcommittee held a follow-up hearing with the 
Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection to ensure both 
agencies are cooperating and leveraging their jurisdiction and 
assets to enhance security along the maritime borders. The 
Subcommittee held a third hearing to examine the use of 
Department of Defense technology to secure our Nation's 
borders, including maritime borders. The hearing included a 
discussion on how the USCG uses DOD technology and how the USCG 
leverages its unique role to assist with the transfer of 
technology between DOD and the Department of Homeland.
    The Chairman of the Full Committee and the Chairman of the 
Subcommittee sent a letter to the Commandant of the U.S. Coast 
Guard (USCG) regarding the USCG budget proposal and concerns 
regarding the Coast Guard's post 9/11 missions. The 
Subcommittee plans to continue providing extensive oversight 
with respect to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Subcommittee will 
continue to conduct oversight of supply chain issues in the 
maritime environment.

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

             national strategy for transportation security

    During the 112th Congress the Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security examined the legislative and policy 
efforts of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to 
implement the national strategy for transportation security, 
TSA's efforts to fulfill its mandates under the Aviation and 
Transportation Security Act of 2001, and its overall 
initiatives to address security threats against all modes of 
transportation. The first hearing held by the subcommittee this 
Congress occurred on February 10, 2011. This hearing, entitled 
``Terrorism and Transportation Security,'' which focused on the 
broad scope of threats to all of our Nation's diverse 
transportation systems.
    Additionally, the Subcommittee held two Member briefings 
focusing on the TSA's authorization priorities for 2012 and 
2013, and on the TSA's recent internal reorganization.

                    passenger and baggage screening

    The screening of travelers is a significant part of TSA's 
day-to-day operations. This year TSA has expanded its use of 
alternative passenger screening methods, including, the 
Behavior Detection Officer (BDO) Screening of Passengers by 
Observation Techniques (SPOT) and the implementation of TSA 
PreTM.
    The Subcommittee held a Member briefing on the Behavior 
Detection Officer (BDO) Screening of Passengers by Observation 
Techniques (SPOT) program. The Committee sent a letter to the 
Administrator of TSA requesting more information about a recent 
report of racial profiling by behavior detection officers at 
one of our Nation's largest airports. Additionally, Committee 
staff conducted several meetings and briefings to obtain 
updates from TSA regarding the expanded use of this program. 
The Chair of the Subcommittee conducted a site-visit to Atlanta 
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to observe the TSA 
PreTM checkpoint lanes that are being piloted 
there.
    Technology and proper implementation of standard operating 
procedures are critical components in helping the 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) achieve its 
mission. It is incumbent upon the committee to ensure that TSA 
is deploying technology and implementing its procedures in a 
way that is efficient and effective. The Committee and 
Subcommittee sent several oversight letters to TSA regarding 
the use of technology.
    The Screening Partnership Program (SPP) continues to be an 
area of interest for the Subcommittee. The Chair of the 
Subcommittee sent a letter to the Administrator of TSA 
regarding a United States Court of Federal Claims ruling 
involving one of TSA's SPP participants. The Court found that 
TSA's selection process for SPP participants was flawed, and 
did not select the most qualified applicant based on the 
evaluation criteria set out in the Request for Proposal issued 
by TSA.
    Additionally, the Chair of the Subcommittee and a Member of 
the Committee of the sent a letter to the Administrator of TSA 
regarding TSA's use of storage facilities for purchased 
technology. TSA provided a briefing in response to the letter.
    In addition, on December 8, 2011, the Subcommittee held a 
closed hearing to discuss passenger screening technologies. 
This hearing was a follow-up to a classified Subcommittee 
Member briefing on passenger screening technologies that 
occurred on November 18, 2011. It is imperative that TSA 
continue to develop new and innovative technology in an effort 
to combat emerging threats to aviation. This hearing and 
briefing were an opportunity to examine technology 
capabilities, and work together toward coninuous improvement.

                           aviation security

    The Subcommittee recognizes the grave consequences of a 
terrorist attack on any of our Nation's transportation systems. 
Subcommittee hearings and oversight activities consider the 
risks and consequences of a terrorist attack, and what measures 
can be taken to prevent an attack. In addition to the 
Subcommittee's broad oversight activities related to the risk 
of terrorism, the Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss 
specifically the risks and consequences of an attack on air 
commerce, which is a known target for terrorists overseas.
    In preparation for considering the Transportation Security 
Administration Authorization Act of 2011, the Subcommittee held 
two hearings. The first hearing occurred on June 2, 2011 and 
was entitled, ``Authorizing the Transportation Security 
Administration for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013.'' The second 
hearing occurred on July 12, 2011 and was entitled, ``Industry 
Perspectives: Authorizing the Transportation Security 
Administration for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013.'' During the 
course of preparation of this legislation, Committee staff met 
with numerous stakeholders in both the public and private 
sector in order to hear their thoughts and concerns.
    On September 14, 2011 the Subcommittee held a markup of the 
Subcommittee print, ``Transportation Security Administration 
Authorization Act of 2011.''. On September 22, 2011, Chairman 
King and Subcommittee Chairman Rogers introduced H.R. 3011, the 
Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 
2011.
    Technology plays a critical role in the Transportation 
Security Administration's (TSA) ability to protect our Nation's 
travelers and transportation systems. Over the course of the 
year, the Subcommittee met with numerous industry partners of 
TSA, along with other relevant government representatives. 
These meetings were held to discuss ways to improve TSA's 
technology procurement process to enhance security and promote 
private sector job growth.
    In February 2011, the Chair of the Subcommittee met with 
the Assistant Administrator for Transportation Sector Network 
Management (TSNM) of the Transportation Security Administration 
to discuss various initiatives TSNM is employing to secure our 
Nation's aviation and surface transportation systems. As a 
result of that meeting, the Chair of the Subcommittee sent an 
oversight letter seeking additional information about how we 
can improve transportation security through technology and 
other resources.
    The Subcommittee held a series of three hearings during the 
Fall of 2011 entitled, ``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in 
Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth.'' Over the 
course of these hearings, the Subcommittee had the opportunity 
to hear from past and present TSA and DHS officials responsible 
for technology procurement and development, as well as from 
technology companies that serve as critical partners of TSA.
    The Subcommittee continues to review and oversee the 
Federal Air Marshal Service. The Federal Air Marshal Service 
serves as a critical layer of defense in aviation security, and 
the Subcommittee continues to work to ensure that the Federal 
Air Marshal Service receives the resources and support it needs 
to achieve its mission under TSA's new internal structure. The 
Subcommittee met with leadership of the Federal Air Marshal 
Service to discuss the progress that has been made since 9/11 
and the importance of taking a risk-based approach to security. 
The Subcommittee postponed a hearing scheduled for December 13, 
2011 to discuss the Federal Air Marshal Service 10 years after 
9/11. The Subcommittee plans to reschedule this hearing for 
early 2012.
    The Subcommittee continues to monitor and review the role 
and impact of transportation inspectors, along with TSA's other 
partners within DHS and throughout the Federal Government that 
play a role in securing our Nation's transportation systems. 
Committee staff has received numerous briefings on the role of 
transportation security inspectors. In September 2011, 
Committee staff conducted a site visit to JFK International 
Airport and observed air cargo security inspectors.
    The Subcommittee continues to review security breaches and 
violations of airport perimeter and access controls. The 
Committee and Subcommittee have sent oversight letters to the 
Transportation Security Administration regarding perimeter 
security and access control. The Subcommittee met with 
officials from TSA, as well as local agencies and the private 
sector.

                         surface transportation

    The Subcommittee continues to review and oversee the 
Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) surface 
transportation initiatives. On February 16, 2011, the 
Subcommittee held a classified Member briefing from TSA in 
order to examine current threats to our Nation's transportation 
security. Additionally, the Chair of the Subcommittee sent a 
letter to the Assistant Administrator for Transportation Sector 
Network Management requesting detailed information on TSA's 
efforts to secure pipeline and surface transportation assets.
    The Subcommittee considered several pieces of legislation 
to improve transportation security. This includes, H.R. 1690, 
the MODERN Security Credentials Act. Committee staff met with 
various surface transportation stakeholders, both in 
preparation for the introduction of H.R. 3011 and H.R. 1690, 
and in conducting oversight and review of surface 
transportation security. Additionally, on September 30, 2011 
Committee staff conducted a site visit to observe the security 
of mass transit assets in New York City, New York. In 2012, the 
Subcommittee plans to conduct additional site visits to observe 
surface transportation security inspectors.

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                   federal preparedness and response

    During the first session of the 112th Congress, the 
Subcommittee conducted oversight of efforts at the Federal, 
State, local, and private sector levels to prepare for, respond 
to, and recover from terrorist attacks and natural disasters. 
Through a series of hearings, field hearings, site visits, and 
briefings, the Subcommittee worked to ensure that the whole 
community is engaged in these efforts. The Subcommittee held 
hearings to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency's 
(FEMA) implementation of the Post Katrina Emergency Management 
Reform Act, to receive the perspective of State and local 
emergency response providers, to receive an update on the 
Federal Government's ability to alert and warn the public of an 
impending emergency, and to assess best practices and lessons 
learned from recent disasters. The Subcommittee will continue 
its oversight of these vital issues to ensure the continued 
improvement of our Nation's preparedness and response 
capabilities.

               national response and incident management

    The Subcommittee has paid particular attention to the 
Administration's development and roll out of Presidential 
Policy Directive (PPD) 8 - National Preparedness, which 
repealed and replaced Homeland Security Presidential Directive 
8, particularly as it relates to the development of the 
National Preparedness System and the various mandated 
frameworks. Subcommittee Members and staff received numerous 
briefings on FEMA's effort to implement the requirements of 
PPD-8, including FEMA's review of the National Response 
Framework and development of the National Disaster Recovery 
Framework. The Subcommittee will continue oversight of the 
development and implementation of this important doctrine and 
its integration with the National Incident Management System.

                      interoperable communications

    Through a series of briefings and a hearing, the 
Subcommittee has conducted oversight on the various offices 
responsible for interoperable and emergency communications 
within the Department of Homeland Security. The Subcommittee 
has met with representatives from the Office of Emergency 
Communications (OEC) to assess OEC's leadership role in the 
Department and with the Emergency Communications Preparedness 
Center. The Subcommittee has also conducted oversight on the 
proposed development of a national interoperable wireless 
broadband network for public safety. The Subcommittee will 
continue this oversight throughout the remainder of the 112th 
Congress.

     assistance to state and local governments and first responders

    The Department of Homeland Security has awarded more than 
$32 billion to State and local governments and first responders 
since the September 11th terrorist attacks. To ensure the 
Department of Homeland Security is allocating this funding 
based on risk, the Subcommittee has held a number of briefings; 
including a classified briefing on the risk formula used to 
allocate these grant funds. The Subcommittee has paid 
particular attention to the Department's oversight of the grant 
funds, visiting the Grant Programs Directorate to receive an 
update on the development of the Non-Disaster (ND) Grants 
System and programmatic and financial reviews of the grant 
awards. In addition, the Subcommittee has been monitoring the 
FEMA's work with the National Academy of Public Administration 
to develop long-overdue performance measures and metrics for 
these programs. The Subcommittee has also engaged the 
Government Accountability Office in work to review the 
efficiency of these programs. Finally, the Subcommittee 
approved H.R. 1129, the Homeland Security Grant Management 
Improvement Act on December 8, 2011 to ensure flexibility in 
the use of State Homeland Security Grant Program and Urban Area 
Security Initiative funds and to ensure the appropriate 
management and oversight of these programs.
    In the remainder of the 112th Congress, the Subcommittee 
will continue its oversight of these grant programs to ensure 
that law enforcement, first responders, and emergency managers 
have the tools they need to prevent, prepare for, mitigate 
against, and respond to terrorist attacks and natural 
disasters.

                        first responder training

    As part of its oversight of first responder training 
programs, the Subcommittee conducted a number of site visits to 
training centers funded by the Department of Homeland Security 
or through first responder grant programs. Committee staff 
visited the Center for Domestic Preparedness, the National 
Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center, and training 
centers run by local law enforcement. The Subcommittee also 
received a number of briefings from Federal and State training 
providers.

                       exercises and simulations

    Throughout the first session of the 112th Congress, 
Subcommittee Members and staff received numerous briefings on 
the National Exercise Program and National Level Exercise 2011, 
which was held from May 16 -- 19, 2011, and simulated a 
catastrophic earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. 
Committee staff also observed exercises conducted by the 
Department of Defense and local governments. The Subcommittee 
will continue to examine the extent to which lessons learned 
are reviewed, incorporated into programs and plans, and shared 
with State and local exercise participants.

chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear planning, preparedness, 
                              and response

    The Subcommittee has been effective in implementing its 
planned oversight activities for chemical, biological, 
radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) preparedness activities. A 
Member-level threat briefing regarding weapons of mass 
destruction allowed Members to better understand the threat 
landscape, and determine where resources should be prioritized. 
Members have assessed how well the Department, and the Nation 
as a whole, is capable of mitigating CBRN risks. They have done 
this through rigorous oversight of the Department's 
biosurveillance programs, including BioWatch, through the 
introduction and approval of legislation to authorize the 
Metropolitan Medical Response System Program, and through 
hearings on issues including Office of Health Affairs 
priorities and medical countermeasure availability. The series 
of hearings held on medical countermeasures in particular 
afforded Members an opportunity to ensure that the Department 
and its partner agencies have committed resources appropriately 
to this priority area. Subcommittee Chairman Bilirakis has also 
tasked the Government Accountability Office with examining the 
state of the Nation's surveillance and response capability for 
an agricultural incident that would affect homeland security, 
including through the means of biological terrorism.

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                             cybersecurity

    During the 112th Congress the Subcommittee on 
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security 
Technologies examined the legislative and policy efforts to 
harden the Nation's critical infrastructure against cyber 
attacks. Those efforts included a review of the Department of 
Homeland Security's ability to detect and prevent malicious 
incursions. The Subcommittee held an oversight hearing entitled 
``The DHS Cybersecurity Mission: Promoting Innovation and 
Securing Critical Infrastructure on April 15, 2011.'' To 
understand the nexus between cyber and physical infrastructure 
security, the Subcommittee also held a hearing, ``Examining the 
Cyber Threat to Critical Infrastructure and the American 
Economy'' in March 16, 2011.
    The Subcommittee received a briefing on the status of the 
Einstein 3 program and from the Director of the United States 
Computer Emergency Readiness Team. The Subcommittee organized 
three classified Member briefings on cybersecurity operations.
    The Chair of the Subcommittee introduced H.R. 3674 to 
address the vulnerabilities and ongoing cyber threats against 
the Nation's critical infrastructures. In the second session of 
the 112th Congress, the Subcommittee will focus on the various 
cyber missions of the Department of Homeland Security and 
review the integration of those missions.

                             the safety act

    While the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective 
Technologies Act (the SAFETY Act) was included as subtitle G of 
the Homeland Security Act of 2002, there is a need for 
oversight of the certification and designation process during 
the 112th Congress. On September 14, 2011, Committee staff 
received their first quarterly briefing from the Department of 
Homeland Security on the status of SAFETY Act implementation. 
Topics discussed included SAFETY Act progress in terms of 
numbers of certifications and designations, addition of new 
block designations and certifications, and other 
accomplishments to-date as well as challenges.

                   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 Subcommittee held a series of briefings and 
initiated Government Accountability Office (GAO) studies on its 
efforts to integrate sector specific strategies into the 
National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure Protection. The 
Subcommittee has also monitored the Department of 
Infrastructure Protection's ability to identify and assess 
threats to critical infrastructures. The Subcommittee has 
requested GAO investigations into the tiering methodology for 
critical infrastructure and ordered a review of the 
Department's ability to identify and plan around cross-sector 
dependencies.
    To review the Office of Infrastructure Protection's ability 
to share information and manage relationships with private 
sector and academic partners the Subcommittee conducted 
numerous site visits. Those include but are not exclusive to: a 
briefing, and a tour of a transatlantic cable landing vessel, 
on-site briefings at a DHS Center of Excellence, overview of 
electric grid vulnerability assessments in Arlington County, 
and a visit to the Department of Defense Cyber Command.
    In the course of monitoring the Department's expanding 
international portfolio in the area of critical infrastructure, 
Committee staff has received briefings from department 
officials, including but not exclusive to: a July 20, 2011 
classified briefing on the Critical Foreign Dependencies 
Initiative, and Operation Global Shield, a counter-
proliferation initiative launched by the Department. Bipartisan 
staff traveled with DHS officials to observe the Department's 
organization and stewardship of the annual U.S. -- EU Critical 
Infrastructure Experts Meeting.
    As the 112th Congress progresses, the Subcommittee will 
continue focusing on the organization and functionality of the 
office, its ability to execute its strategic plan, the quality 
of its information sharing efforts with stakeholders, and its 
implementation of recommendations from the GAO and the 9/11 
Commission.

        safety and security of federal buildings and facilities

    On July 26, 2011, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Chairman 
Dan Lungren introduced H.R. 2658, the Federal Protective 
Service Reform and Enhancement Act. The bill aims to improve 
security of Federal facilities by directing the Secretary of 
Homeland Security to establish minimum training standards, 
improve systems for verifying guard certifications, and 
standardize training. Committee staff conducted a number of 
site visits and meetings with the Federal Protective Service 
(FPS) to address ongoing concerns with contract guard 
management and site security assessments. Subcommittee Chairman 
Lungren sent four letters requesting GAO studies to delve 
further into FPS' challenges. Those include a request to review 
the adequacy of Federal evacuation plans, a status update on 
FPS' management of its contract guard program, FPS plans for 
conducting facility risk assessments in light of management 
delays, and a review of the adequacy of those assessments. 
Subcommittee Chairman Lungren and Committee staff will continue 
to hold hearings and conduct oversight of Federal Protective 
Service's ability to carry out its mission.

                       chemical facility security

    The Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``Preventing 
Chemical Terrorism: Building a Foundation of Security at Our 
Nation's Chemical Facilities'' on February 11, 2011. Following 
this oversight hearing, the Subcommittee introduced H.R. 901 
the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act 
of 2011 (CFATS). Committee staff participated in numerous 
meetings, including conferences, with CFATS stakeholders.
    From January through December, staff met with various 
representatives from the private sector in addition to Federal 
Government entities impacted, or prospectively impacted, by 
CFATS, including the DHS National Protection and Programs 
Directorate, the United States Coast Guard, the Environmental 
Protection Agency, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. In 
addition to working towards the passage of H.R. 901, or similar 
extension of CFATS authority, the Committee's legislative and 
oversight priorities will focus on CFATS implementation and 
oversight of the ammonium nitrate rule.

                         science and technology

    The Subcommittee has undertaken a series of oversight 
measures aimed at ensuring that the Department of Homeland 
Security's Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is capable 
of rapidly delivering needed products and services to its 
customers so that they can meet their homeland security 
mission. Subcommittee Chairman Lungren held an important 
oversight hearing at which Under Secretary O'Toole testified to 
her plans for ensuring successful allocation of limited 
resources. This hearing allowed examination of the Department's 
progress in developing a more rigorous process to identify, 
prioritize, and fund research, development, testing, and 
evaluation opportunities. Committee staff have also undertaken 
a series of in-depth briefings with the Directorate, which will 
continue throughout the 112th Congress. These meetings, which 
cover priorities, budgeting, timelines, and forward project 
planning, address the spectrum of S&T's activities, and are 
critical to keeping Members informed about successes and 
continued challenges within the Directorate.
    The Science and Technology title of H.R. 3116, the 
authorization bill for the Department, emphasized Member 
priorities for ensuring that the Department is sufficiently 
focused and organized in its efforts to coordinate the homeland 
security research and development agenda and ensure adequate 
leveraging of existing scientific knowledge and technical 
expertise.

 technology to counter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear 
                                threats

    The Subcommittee has undertaken oversight to examine and 
address gaps in the Nation's capability to counter the threat 
from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) 
weapons. A joint subcommittee hearing was held to examine 
legislation (H.R. 2356) to address policy needs in weapons of 
mass destruction prevention and preparedness. Staff meetings 
with the Department on the status of efforts such as prevention 
and preparedness for CBRN terrorism at the new World Trade 
Center site, progress of the BioWatch detection program, and 
status of implementation of the Global Nuclear Detection 
Architecture have all informed oversight over CBRN 
preparedness, particularly with regard to technology. GAO 
requests and Member letters are providing further information 
on the Department's detection and analysis capabilities. Site 
visits to locations such as the National Bioforensics and 
Analysis Center and a full scale exercise of the Securing the 
Cities program allow further important insight into 
interdiction, response, and attribution capabilities.

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

           departmental operations and efficiency initiatives

    During the 112th Congress the Subcommittee on Oversight, 
Investigations, and Management oversaw the Department of 
Homeland Security's (DHS) day to day operations to ensure it 
was functioning in the most efficient and effective manner 
possible. The Subcommittee conducted briefings with numerous 
agencies, including the DHS Under Secretary for Management and 
the Chief Human Capital Officers.
    In an effort to review specific DHS component practices and 
regulations, on October 17, 2011, the Subcommittee held a field 
hearing at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas entitled 
``Texas Wildfire Review: Did Bureaucracy Prevent a Timely 
Response?'' The Subcommittee examined the Federal response to 
the wildfire disaster, and the process by which local and State 
government had to initiate in order to receive necessary 
support from the Federal Government. In addition, prior to the 
hearing, Committee staff conducted a site visit to Bastrop, 
Texas to view the damage as a result of the fires and meet with 
Texas Department of Public Safety officials.
    The Subcommittee also worked to identify potential 
opportunities to eliminate duplicative or unnecessary programs, 
find efficiencies that contribute to the Department's ability 
to meet its vital missions, and identify areas for cost 
savings. The Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, ``Homeland 
Security Contracting: Does the Department Effectively Leverage 
Emerging Technologies?''
    Furthermore, the Subcommittee conducted oversight to ensure 
departmental regulations enhanced security without posing an 
unnecessary barrier to job creation. On July 7, 2011, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, ``Homeland Security 
Investigations: Examining DHS's efforts to Protect American 
Jobs and Secure the Homeland.'' The Chair of the Subcommittee 
and two Subcommittee Members sent a letter to DHS Secretary 
Janet Napolitano and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner 
requesting information in regards to the Trade Secrets Act and 
how it has been applied to CBP's policy between government and 
private sector efforts to combat intellectual property theft.
    Violence along the U.S. southwestern border has become an 
increasing problem for the safety and security of our Nation's 
citizens. To examine this threat and locate potential gaps in 
homeland security, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``A 
Call to Action: Narco-Terrorism's Threat to the Southern U.S. 
Border.'' The Chair of the Subcommittee sent a letter to 
Secretary Napolitano regarding the findings reached as a result 
of the hearing and requesting the Department review and further 
develop a comprehensive border strategy. In accordance with the 
Subcommittee's focus of border threats, the Subcommittee also 
examined the Merida Initiative and participated in a joint 
hearing with the Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on 
Western Hemisphere to assess Merida's potential benefits and 
its effectiveness against terrorist operations of drug cartels.

                          financial management

    The Transformation and Systems Consolidation (TASC) project 
was launched to consolidate DHS's 13 separate financial 
management systems into one unified system. In an effort to 
review this project, the Subcommittee held several meetings 
with governmental and private sector stakeholders to discuss 
the TASC contract. Additionally, the Chair of the Subcommittee 
and of the Chair of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
Response and Communications sent a letter to the FEMA 
administrator regarding the processes that are in place to vet 
employees, particularly those with access to financial systems 
and internal controls within FEMA's payroll systems to help 
identify possible fraudulent activity. The Subcommittee plans 
to continue to monitor TASC during the second session of this 
Congress and will also review the Department's efforts to 
enhance internal controls and provide information that will 
enable positive audits.

                         departmental workforce

    The Subcommittee monitored and will continue to monitor the 
Department's efforts to recruit and retain personnel and 
employee morale issues. The Chair and Ranking Member of the 
Subcommittee sent a letter to the Government Accountability 
Office requesting specific information on the extent to which 
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified the 
root causes of low employee morale and progress made in 
addressing these issues within the Department. In addition, 
throughout the first session of the 112th Congress, Committee 
staff met with management leaders at DHS, including its Chief 
Human Capital Officer, Chief Procurement Officer, Chief 
Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief 
Information Officer. During the second session of the 112th 
Congress the Subcommittee plans to continue to investigate 
employee morale issues and to examine in depth the Department's 
Balanced Workforce Initiative.

               information technology systems management

    In an effort to review the Department of Homeland 
Security's (DHS) practices to address information technology 
challenges, including the management and integration of the 
Department's information technology (IT) systems, the 
Department's progress in IT architectural planning, investment 
management, policy development and operations, the Chair and 
Ranking Member of the Subcommittee sent a letter to the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a review to 
assess how the Department is managing IT investments. 
Additionally, the Chair and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee 
requested GAO to evaluate the extent to which DHS has 
established IT governance and oversight structures and how 
these are being used to manage and oversee IT investments.

                         hspd-12 implementation

    During the second session of the 112th Congress, the 
Subcommittee plans to further monitor and examine the 
Department's implementation of Homeland Security Presidential 
Directive 12 (HSPD-12), including DHS's completion of card 
issuance, installation of card readers, and other 
identification security efforts.

                       headquarters consolidation

    The Subcommittee conducted a Member site visit to the 
Department of Homeland Security Consolidated Headquarters site 
at St. Elizabeths to examine the progress of construction and 
the status of consolidation efforts. The Subcommittee will 
continue to closely monitor this effort during the second 
session of the 112th Congress.

                         acquisition management

    As an additional oversight responsibility, the Subcommittee 
reviewed the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) to improve the integration and coordination of the 
procurement functions of its components to ensure effective 
management and the prevention of contract waste, fraud and 
abuse. The Chair and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee sent a 
letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting 
a review of contracting mechanisms at the Department. The 
Subcommittee met with the Chief Procurement Officer at DHS to 
discuss management authorities and procurement activities. 
Furthermore, in an effort to review the Department's 
implementation of Section 831(a) of the Homeland Security Act 
of 2002, and to examine DHS's process for seeking out 
technologies across DHS components, the Federal government and 
the private sector, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``Homeland Security Contracting: Does the Department 
Effectively Leverage Emerging Technologies?''

                      privacy and civil liberties

    The Subcommittee held a field hearing entitled, ``Ten Years 
After 9/11: Assessing Airport Security and Preventing a Future 
Terrorist Attack,'' which examined the Screening Passengers by 
Observation Techniques (SPOT) program. SPOT attempts to screen 
passengers using a behavioral analysis technique which some 
believe is discriminatory. On December 9, 2011, the Chair of 
the Subcommittee sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland 
Security regarding the hearing's findings and recommendations.


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                               APPENDIX I

            Committee Rules--Committee on Homeland Security

                        Adopted January 26, 2011

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.--Clause 2(d) of Rule 
        XI of the House shall govern the designation of a Vice 
        Chairman of the Full Committee.

        (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 web site 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 web site for the 
        same purposes. The official Committee web site shall 
        display a link on its home page to the web site 
        maintained by the Ranking Minority Member.

        (G) Activity Report.--Not later than the 30th day after 
        June 1 and December 1, the Committee shall submit to 
        the House a semiannual report on the activities of the 
        Committee. After adjournment sine die of a regular 
        session of Congress, or after December 15, whichever 
        occurs first, the Chair may file the second or fourth 
        semiannual report with the Clerk at any time and 
        without approval of the Committee provided that a copy 
        of the report has been available to each Member of the 
        Committee for at least seven calendar days and the 
        report includes any supplemental, minority, or 
        additional views submitted by a Member of the 
        Committee.

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 at 10:00 a.m. 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, which may 
                not commence earlier than one week after such 
                notice. 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, may 
                not commence earlier than the third day on 
                which Members have notice thereof except in the 
                case of a special meeting called under clause 
                2(c)(2) of House Rule XI. These notice 
                requirements may be waived if the Chairman with 
                the concurrence of the Ranking Minority Member, 
                determines that there is good cause to begin 
                the meeting sooner or if the Committee so 
                determines by majority vote, a quorum being 
                present for the transaction of business.

                        (a) Copies of any measure or matter 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) At least 24 hours prior to the 
                        commencement of a meeting for the 
                        markup of a measure or matter, the text 
                        of such measure or matter, including 
                        any mark, print or amendment in the 
                        nature of a substitute, shall be made 
                        publicly available in electronic form 
                        and, to the extent practicable, posted 
                        on the official Committee web site.

                        (c) Not later than 24 hours after 
                        concluding a meeting to consider a 
                        measure or matter, the text of such 
                        measure or matter as ordered forwarded 
                        or reported, including any adopted 
                        amendments, shall be made publicly 
                        available in electronic form and, to 
                        the extent practicable, posted on the 
                        official Committee web site.

                (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. Pursuant to clause 2(e) of rule XI of the 
        Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee 
        shall, to the greatest extent practicable, provide 
        audio and video coverage of each hearing or meeting in 
        a manner that allows the public to easily listen to and 
        view the proceedings and shall maintain the recordings 
        of such coverage in a manner that is easily accessible 
        to the public.

        (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, 
        including, when practicable, circulation of notice by 
        the Clerk of the Committee. 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 
                clause 2(j)(2) of House Rule XI.

                (2) In questioning witnesses under the five--
                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. The Clerk of the Committee shall 
                provide any such prepared or written statement 
                submitted to the Clerk prior to the hearing to 
                the Members of the Committee prior to the 
                commencement of the hearing.

                (2) To the greatest extent practicable, the 
                written testimony of each witness appearing in 
                a non--governmental capacity shall include a 
                curriculum vita 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. Such 
                disclosures shall be made publicly available, 
                with appropriate redactions to protect the 
                privacy of the witness, in electronic form not 
                later than one day after the witness appears.

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 Members' 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 of the Ranking Minority Member for 
        personal staff employed by a 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 and shall 
        have specific responsibility for such measures or 
        matters as the Chairman refers to it:

                (1)  Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
                Security

                (2)  Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
                Response and Communications

                (3)  Subcommittee on Transportation Security

                (4)  Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
                Intelligence

                (5)  Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
                Infrastructure Protection, and Security 
                Technologies

                (6)  Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, 
                and Management

        (B) Selection and Ratio of Subcommittee Members.--The 
        Chairman and Ranking Minority 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 only be counted to satisfy 
        the quorum requirement for the purpose of taking 
        testimony and receiving evidence.

        (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 forwarding 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 pursuant to a concurrent 
                resolution 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 Committee 
                Members and Committee 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; 
                (d) the estimated total cost of the travel; and 
                (e) 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 a 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), 
                (d) and (e) 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), (d) and 
        (e) 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.

        (C) Compliance with Committee Travel Policy and 
        Guidelines.--Travel must be in accordance with the 
        Committee Travel Policy and Guidelines, as well as with 
        House Rules, the Travel Guidelines and Regulations and 
        any additional guidance set forth by the Committee on 
        Ethics and the Committee on House Administration. 
        Committee Members and staff shall follow these rules, 
        policies, guidelines, and regulations in requesting and 
        proceeding with any Committee--related travel.

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 or Ranking Minority Member, and under the 
        direction of the Majority or 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 Clerk of the Committee 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 clause 2(e) of House Rule XI .

        (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) Availability of Committee Records.--The Committee 
        shall keep a complete record of all Committee action 
        including recorded votes and attendance at hearings and 
        meetings. Information so available for public 
        inspection shall include a description of each 
        amendment, motion, order, or other proposition, 
        including the name of the Member who offered the 
        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 and also made publicly available in 
        electronic form and posted on the official Committee 
        web site within 48 hours of such record vote.

        (G) 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.

        (H) 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.

        (I) 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.-- COMMITTEE RULES.

        (A) Availability of Committee Rules in Electronic 
        Form.--Pursuant to clause 2(a) of rule XI of the Rules 
        of the House of Representatives, the Committee shall 
        make its rules publicly available in electronic form 
        and posted on the official Committee web site and shall 
        submit such rules for publication in the Congressional 
        Record not later than 30 days after the Chairman of the 
        Committee is elected in each odd--numbered year.

        (B) 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 and such changes are not inconsistent with the 
        Rules of the House of Representatives.
                              APPENDIX II

                           Membership Changes

                              January 2011

    On January 5, 2011, Mr.Peter T. King of New York was 
elected as Chairman and Mr.Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi as 
Ranking Member pursuant to H. Res. 6 and H. Res. 7 
respectively.
    The Majority Members of the Committee were elected to the 
Committee on January 18, 2011, pursuant to H. Res. 37; and the 
Minority Members on January 19, 2011, pursuant to H. Res. 39.
    Mr.Blake Farenthold of Texas was elected to the Committee 
pursuant to H. Res. 42 on January 19, 2011.
    Mr.Mo Brooks of Alabama was elected to the Committee 
pursuant to H. Res. 53 on January 25, 2011.
                              ----------                              


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                   Peter T. King, New York, Chairman
 
Lamar Smith, Texas                  Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi,
Daniel E. Lungren, California       Loretta Sanchez, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama                Jane Harman, California
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           Henry Cuellar, Texas
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Candice S.Miller, Michigan          Laura Richardson, California
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Donna M. Christensen, U.S. Virgin 
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Islands
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Brian Higgins, New York
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 Jackie Speier, California
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Billy Long, Missouri                Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         William R. Keating, Massachusetts 
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            
Blake Farenthold, Texas             
Mo Brooks, Alabama                  
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair   Laura Richardson, California
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Billy Long, Missouri                William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)    
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

Daniel E. Lungren, California       Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Jackie Speier, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois, Vice Chair     Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Mo Brooks, Alabama                  Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           Jackie Speier, California
Billy Long, Missouri, Vice Chair    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Laura Richardson, California
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Donna M. Christensen, U.S. Virgin
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania, Vice      Islands
Chair                               Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Blake Farenthold, Texas             Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)   
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama                Henry Cuellar, Texas
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Loretta Sanchez, California
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Donna M. Christensen, U.S. Virgin 
Ben Quayle, Arizona, Vice Chair     Islands
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Brian Higgins, New York
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Peter T. King, New York             Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
                  (Ex Officio)                        (Ex Officio)    
                                    
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

Paul C. Broun, Georgia, Vice Chair  Jane Harman, California
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Loretta Sanchez, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 Henry Cuellar, Texas
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Brian Higgins, New York
Billy Long, Missouri                Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    

                             March 7, 2011

    On February 28, 2011, Ms.Jane Harman of California resigned 
as a Member of the House of Representatives. On March 7, 2011, 
Mrs.Donna M. Christensen resigned as a Member of the Committee 
on Homeland Security. The Memberships of the Subcommittees were 
modified on March 14, 2011 to reflect these vacancies.
    The Committee on Homeland Security Membership and 
Subcommittee Membership was as follows:


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                   Peter T. King, New York, Chairman
 
Lamar Smith, Texas                  Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi,
Daniel E. Lungren, California       Loretta Sanchez, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama                Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Henry Cuellar, Texas
Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Laura Richardson, California
Candice S.Miller, Michigan          Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Brian Higgins, New York
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Jackie Speier, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 William R. Keating, Massachusetts
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Vacancy
Billy Long, Missouri                Vacancy                           
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            
Blake Farenthold, Texas             
Mo Brooks, Alabama                  
                                 ______
                                 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair   Laura Richardson, California
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Billy Long, Missouri                William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)    
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

Daniel E. Lungren, California       Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Jackie Speier, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois, Vice Chair     Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Mo Brooks, Alabama                  Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Billy Long, Missouri, Vice Chair    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)   
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Laura Richardson, California
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania, Vice      Vacancy
Chair                               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Blake Farenthold, Texas                               (Ex Officio)  
Peter T. King, New York             
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama                Henry Cuellar, Texas
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Loretta Sanchez, California
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Ben Quayle, Arizona, Vice Chair     Brian Higgins, New York
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

Paul C. Broun, Georgia, Vice Chair  Jackie Speier, California
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Loretta Sanchez, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Henry Cuellar, Texas
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 Brian Higgins, New York
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Vacancy
Billy Long, Missouri                Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    

                              June 2, 2011

    Ms.Kathleen C. Hochul of New Work was elected to the 
Committee on June 2, 2011 pursuant to H. Res. 293. On July 6, 
2011, Ms.Hochul was appointed to Subcommittees.
    The Committee on Homeland Security Membership and 
Subcommittee Membership was as follows:


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                   Peter T. King, New York, Chairman

Lamar Smith, Texas                  Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi,
Daniel E. Lungren, California       Loretta Sanchez, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama                Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Henry Cuellar, Texas
Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Laura Richardson, California
Candice S.Miller, Michigan          Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Brian Higgins, New York
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Jackie Speier, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 William R. Keating, Massachusetts
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
Billy Long, Missouri                Vacancy                           
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            
Blake Farenthold, Texas             
Mo Brooks, Alabama                  
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair   Laura Richardson, California
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Billy Long, Missouri                William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)    
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

Daniel E. Lungren, California       Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Jackie Speier, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois, Vice Chair     Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Mo Brooks, Alabama                  Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Billy Long, Missouri, Vice Chair    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)    
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Laura Richardson, California
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania, Vice      Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
Chair                               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Blake Farenthold, Texas                               (Ex Officio)  
Peter T. King, New York             
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama                Henry Cuellar, Texas
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Loretta Sanchez, California
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Ben Quayle, Arizona, Vice Chair     Brian Higgins, New York
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio) 
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

Paul C. Broun, Georgia, Vice Chair  Jackie Speier, California
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Loretta Sanchez, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Henry Cuellar, Texas
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 Brian Higgins, New York
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
Billy Long, Missouri                Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    

                            August 17, 2011

    Ms.Janice Hahn of California was elected to the Committee 
on July 28, 2011 pursuant to H. Res. 377. On August 17, 
additional changes were made to the Subcommittee Memberships.
    The Committee on Homeland Security Membership and 
Subcommittee Membership was as follows:


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                   Peter T. King, New York, Chairman
 
Lamar Smith, Texas                  Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi,
Daniel E. Lungren, California       Loretta Sanchez, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama                Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Henry Cuellar, Texas
Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Laura Richardson, California
Candice S.Miller, Michigan          Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Brian Higgins, New York
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Jackie Speier, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 William R. Keating, Massachusetts
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
Billy Long, Missouri                Janice Hahn, California            
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            
Blake Farenthold, Texas             
Mo Brooks, Alabama                  
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair   Laura Richardson, California
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Billy Long, Missouri                William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)    
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

Daniel E. Lungren, California       Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Jackie Speier, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois, Vice Chair     Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Mo Brooks, Alabama                  Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Billy Long, Missouri, Vice Chair    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)    
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Laura Richardson, California
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania, Vice      Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
Chair                               Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Blake Farenthold, Texas                               (Ex Officio)  
Peter T. King, New York             
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama                Henry Cuellar, Texas
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Loretta Sanchez, California
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Ben Quayle, Arizona, Vice Chair     Brian Higgins, New York
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

Paul C. Broun, Georgia, Vice Chair  Jackie Speier, California
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Loretta Sanchez, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Brian Higgins, New York
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Janice Hahn, California
Billy Long, Missouri                Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    

                              October 2011

    Mr.Mo Brooks of Alabama resigned as a Member of the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Mr.Robert L. Turner of New York 
was elected to the Committee on pursuant to H. Res. 420.
    On October 26, 2011, Mr.Turner was appointed to 
Subcommittees.
    The Committee on Homeland Security Membership and 
Subcommittee Membership was as follows:


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                   Peter T. King, New York, Chairman

Lamar Smith, Texas                  Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi,
Daniel E. Lungren, California       Loretta Sanchez, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama                Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Henry Cuellar, Texas
Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Laura Richardson, California
Candice S.Miller, Michigan          Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Brian Higgins, New York
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Jackie Speier, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 William R. Keating, Massachusetts
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
Billy Long, Missouri                Janice Hahn, California           
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            
Blake Farenthold, Texas             
Robert L. Turner, New York          
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair   Laura Richardson, California
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Billy Long, Missouri                William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)    
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

Daniel E. Lungren, California       Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan               Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Jackie Speier, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois, Vice Chair     Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Robert L. Turner, New York          Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida           William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Billy Long, Missouri, Vice Chair    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Danny K. Davis, Illinois
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania            Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)    
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Laura Richardson, California
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania, Vice      Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Chair                               Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
Blake Farenthold, Texas             Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Robert L. Turner, New York                            (Ex Officio)  
Peter T. King, New York             
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                 ______
                                 

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama                Henry Cuellar, Texas
Michael T. McCaul, Texas            Loretta Sanchez, California
Paul C. Broun, Georgia              Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Ben Quayle, Arizona, Vice Chair     Brian Higgins, New York
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina         Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                                 ______
                                 

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

Paul C. Broun, Georgia, Vice Chair  Jackie Speier, California
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota            Loretta Sanchez, California
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Brian Higgins, New York
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Janice Hahn, California
Billy Long, Missouri                Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi
Peter T. King, New York                               (Ex Officio)  
                  (Ex Officio)      
                                    
                              APPENDIX III

                          List of Public Laws

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             Public Law                    Date Approved                Bill                     Title
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
112-54..............................  November 12, 2011......  S.1487 (H.R.2042).....  ``Asia-Pacific Economic
                                                                                        Cooperation Business
                                                                                        Travel Cards Act of
                                                                                        2011''
                                                                                       To authorize the
                                                                                        Secretary of Homeland
                                                                                        Security, in
                                                                                        coordination with the
                                                                                        Secretary of State, to
                                                                                        establish a program to
                                                                                        issue Asia-Pacific
                                                                                        Economic Cooperation
                                                                                        Business Travel Cards,
                                                                                        and for other purposes.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                              APPENDIX IV

                           Committee Reports




H.Rpt. 112-127          First Semiannual Report on Legislative and
                         Oversight Activities of the Committee on
                         Homeland Security for the 112th Congress.
                        Filed June 28, 2011.

H.Rpt. 112-268          Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task
    H.R.915              Force Act
                        To establish a Border Enforcement Security Task
                         Force program to enhance border security by
                         fostering coordinated efforts among Federal,
                         State, and local border and law enforcement
                         officials to protect United States border
                         cities and communities from trans-national
                         crime, including violence associated with drug
                         trafficking, arms smuggling, illegal alien
                         trafficking and smuggling, violence, and
                         kidnapping along and across the international
                         borders of the United States, and for other
                         purposes.
                        Filed November 4, 2011.

H.Rpt. 112-269          Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act
    H.R.1447             of 2011
                        To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct
                         the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security
                         (Transportation Security Administration) to
                         establish an Aviation Security Advisory
                         Committee, and for other purposes.
                        Filed November 4, 2011.

H.Rpt. 112-270          Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman
    H.R.1165             Act of 2011
                        To amend title 49, United States Code, to
                         establish an Ombudsman Office within the
                         Transportation Security Administration for the
                         purpose of enhancing transportation security by
                         providing confidential, informal, and neutral
                         assistance to address work-place related
                         problems of Transportation Security
                         Administration employees, and for other
                         purposes.
                        Filed November 4, 2011.

H.Rpt. 112-271          Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of The
    H.R.1801             Armed Forces Act
                        To amend title 49, United States Code, to
                         provide for expedited security screenings for
                         members of the Armed Forces.
                        Filed November 4, 2011.

H.Rpt. 112-272          Expressing the sense of the House of
    H. Res. 255          Representatives that effective sharing of
                         passenger information from inbound
                         international flight manifests is a crucial
                         component of our national security and that the
                         Department of Homeland Security must maintain
                         the information sharing standards required
                         under the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement
                         between the United States and the European
                         Union.
                        Filed November 4, 2011.

H.Rpt. 112-274          Secure Border Act of 2011
    H.R.1299            To achieve operation control of and improve
                         security at the internationl land borders of
                         the United States, and for other purposes.
                        Filed November 10, 2011.



                               APPENDIX V

            Status of Legislation Referred to the Committee

                              PUBLIC LAWS


    Pub. Law 112-54 S.1487 (H.R.2042)._Asia-Pacific Economic 
Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011. To require the 
Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the 
Secretary of State, to establish a program to issue Asia-
Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and for 
other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs Aug. 2, 2011. Reported amended Nov. 3, 2011; no written 
report. Passed Senate amended Nov. 3, 2011. Received in House 
and held at desk Nov. 3, 2011. Passed House Nov. 4, 2011. 
Presented to the President Nov. 10, 2011. Approved Nov. 12, 
2011. Public Law 112-54. (See also H.R. 2042 under Legislation 
in Senate, below.)


                 LEGISLATION PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT


    H.R.1540 (H. Res. 269) (H. Res. 276) (H. Res. 493) 
(S.1867)._National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2012. To authorize appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense and for 
military construction, to prescribe military personnel 
strengths for Fiscal Year 2012, and for other purposes. 
Referred to Armed Services Apr. 14, 2011. Reported amended May 
17, 2011; Rept. 112-78. Union Calendar. Supplemental report 
filed May 23, 2011; Pt. II. Considered May 24, 25, 2011. Passed 
House amended May 26, 2011; Roll No. 375: 322-96. Received in 
Senate and referred to Armed Services June 6, 2011. Committee 
discharged. Passed Senate with amendment Dec. 1, 2011. Senate 
insisted on its amendment and asked for a conference Dec. 1, 
2011. House disagreed to Senate amendment and agreed to a 
conference Dec. 7, 2011. Conference report filed in the House 
Dec. 12, 2011; Rept. 112-329. House agreed to conference report 
Dec. 14, 2011; Roll No. 932: 283-136. Senate agreed to 
conference report Dec. 15, 2011; Roll No. 230: 86-13. Presented 
to the President Dec. 21, 2011.


                     LEGISLATION PASSED THE SENATE


    H.R.1801._Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the 
Armed Forces Act . To amend title 49, United States Code, to 
provide for expedited security screenings for members of the 
Armed Forces. Referred to Homeland Security May 10, 2011. 
Reported amended Nov. 4, 2011; Rept. 112-271.Union Calendar. 
Rules suspended. Passed House amended Nov. 29, 2011; Roll No. 
862: 404-0. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, 
Science and Transportation Nov. 30, 2011. Committee discharged. 
Passed Senate with amendment Dec. 12, 2011. House agreed to 
Senate amendment under suspension of the rules Dec. 20, 2011.


                         LEGISLATION IN SENATE


    H.R.2042 (S.1487)._Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 
Business Travel Cards Act of 2011. To require the Secretary of 
Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, 
to establish a program to issue Asia-Pacific Economic 
Cooperation Business Travel Cards, and for other purposes. 
Referred to Homeland Security May 26, 2011. Rules suspended. 
Passed House Oct. 25, 2011. Received in Senate Oct. 31, 2011. 
Ordered placed on the calendar Nov. 3, 2011. (See S. 1487 
listed above under Public Laws.)


                      LEGISLATION PASSED THE HOUSE


    H. Res. 391._Expressing the sense of the House of 
Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched 
against the United States on September 11, 2001, on the 10th 
anniversary of that date. Referred to Oversight and Government 
Reform and in addition to Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, 
Transportation and Infrastructure, the Judiciary, Homeland 
Security, and Intelligence Sept. 7, 2011. Committees 
discharged. Passed House Sept. 9, 2011.


                   LEGISLATION REPORTED TO THE HOUSE


    H.R.901._Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security 
Authorization Act of 2011. To amend the Homeland Security Act 
of 2002 to codify the requirement that the Secretary of 
Homeland Security maintain chemical facility anti-terrorism 
security regulations. Referred to Homeland Security and in 
addition to Energy and Commerce Mar. 3, 2011. Reported amended 
from Homeland Security Sept. 26, 2011; Rept. 112-224, Pt. I. 
Referral to Energy and Commerce extended Sept. 26, 2011 for a 
period ending not later than Nov. 11, 2011. Referral to Energy 
and Commerce extended Nov. 11, 2011 for a period ending not 
later than Jan. 6, 2012.
    H.R.915._Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task 
Force Act. To establish a Border Enforcement Security Task 
Force program to enhance border security by fostering 
coordinated efforts among Federal, State, and local border and 
law enforcement officials to protect United States border 
cities and communities from trans-national crime, including 
violence associated with drug trafficking, arms smuggling, 
illegal alien trafficking and smuggling, violence, and 
kidnapping along and across the international borders of the 
United States, and for other purposes. Referred to Homeland 
Security Mar. 3, 2011. Reported amended Nov. 4, 2011; Rept. 
112-268. Union Calendar 179.
    H.R.1165._Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman 
Act of 2011. To amend title 49, United States Code, to 
establish an Ombudsman Office within the Transportation 
Security Administration for the purpose of enhancing 
transportation security by providing confidential, informal, 
and neutral assistance to address work-place related problems 
of Transportation Security Administration employees, and for 
other purposes. Referred to Homeland Security Mar. 17, 2011. 
Reported amended Nov. 4, 2011; Rept. 112-270. Union Calendar 
181.
    H.R.1299._Secure Border Act of 2011. To achieve operational 
control of and improve security at the international land 
borders of the United States, and for other purposes. Referred 
to Homeland Security Mar. 31, 2011. Reported amended Nov. 10, 
2011; Rept. 112-274. Union Calendar 184.
    H.R.1447._Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act 
of 2011. To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the 
Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation 
Security Administration) to establish an Aviation Security 
Advisory Committee, and for other purposes. Referred to 
Homeland Security Apr. 8, 2011. Reported Nov. 4, 2011; Rept. 
112-269. Union Calendar 180.
    H. Res. 255._Expressing the sense of the House of 
Representatives that effective sharing of passenger information 
from inbound international flight manifests is a crucial 
component of our national security and that the Department of 
Homeland Security must maintain the information sharing 
standards required under the 2007 Passenger Name Record 
Agreement between the United States and the European Union. 
Referred to Homeland Security May 10, 2011. Reported Nov. 4, 
2011; Rept. 112-272. House Calendar 87.


            LEGISLATION ORDERED TO BE REPORTED TO THE HOUSE


    H.R.3116._Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2012. To authorize certain programs of the 
Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. Oct. 
13, 2011 Ordered to be reported to the House, amended, by a 
recorded vote of 20 yeas and 12 nays.

                 LEGISLATION PENDING AT FULL COMMITTEE


    H.R.1411._Metropolitan Medical Response System Program Act 
of 2011. To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure 
continuation of the Metropolitan Medical Response System 
Program, and for other purposes. Dec. 8, 2011, Subcommittee on 
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications reported 
to the Full Committee, amended, voice vote.
    H.R.1690._Modernizing of Documentation and Elimination of 
Redundant Identification and Security Credentials Act or the 
MODERN Security Credentials Act. To amend titles 49 and 46, 
United States Code, and the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to 
provide for certain improvements in surface transportation 
security, and for other purposes. May 12, 2011 Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security reported to the Full Committee, 
amended, voice vote.
    H.R.1922._To provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
with access to Federal lands to carry out certain security 
activities in the Southwest border region, and for other 
purposes. Jun. 2, 2011 Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security reported to the Full COmmittee without amendment, 
voice vote.
    H.R.2658._Federal Protective Service Reform and Enhancement 
Act. To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the 
ability of the Federal Protective Service to provide adequate 
security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the 
promotion of homeland security, and for other purposes. Jul. 
28, 2011 Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Security Technologies reported to the Full 
Committee, amended, voice vote.
    H.R.2764._WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 
2011. To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish 
weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information 
sharing functions of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of 
the Department of Homeland Security and to require 
dissemination of information analyzed by the Department to 
entities with responsibilities relating to homeland security, 
and for other purposes. Nov. 15, 2011 Subcommittee on 
Counterterrorism and Intelligence reported to the Full 
Committee, without amendment, voice vote.
    H.R. 3011._Transportation Security Administration 
Authorization Act of 2011. Sep. 14, 2011 Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security reported to the Full Committee, 
amended, by voice vote.
    H.R.3140._Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act. To 
amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary 
of Homeland Security to prioritize the assignment of officers 
and analysts to certain State and urban area fusion centers to 
enhance the security of mass transit systems. Nov. 15, 2011 
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence reported to 
the Full Committee, without amendment, voice vote.
    H.R.3563._Integrated Public Alert Warning System 
Modernization Act of 2011. To amend the Homeland Security Act 
of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
modernize and implement the national integrated public alert 
and warning system to disseminate homeland security information 
and other information, and for other purposes. Dec. 8, 2011, 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications reported to the Full Committee, amended, voice 
vote.
                              APPENDIX VI

    Executive Communications, Memorials, Petitions and Presidential 
                                Messages

                        EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Executive Communication 170
      January 20, 2011--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
Privacy Office's report entitled, ``2010 Data Mining Report to 
Congress'', pursuant to Pub.L. 110-53 (121 Stat. 266).

Executive Communication 256
      January 26, 2011--Letter from Deputy Chief Counsel, 
Regulations and Security Standards, Department of Homeland 
Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Air Cargo 
Security Requirements; Compliance Dates; Amendment [Docket No.: 
TSA-2004-19515; Amendment Nos. 1544-7, 1546-4, and 1548-4] 
(RIN: 1625-AA52) received January 18, 2011, pursuant to 5 
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 596
      February 28, 2011--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 (RIN: 1601-AA16) received January 20, 2011, pursuant 
to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 656
      March 1, 2011--Letter from Chief, Border Security 
Regulations Branch, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's final rule -- Land Border Carrier 
Initiative Program [Docket No.: USCBP-2006-0132] (RIN: 1651-
AA68) received February 28, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 861
      March 14, 2011--Letter from Deputy Director, Financial 
Assistance Policy and Oversight, Department of Homeland 
Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- 
Department of Homeland Security Implementation of OMB Guidance 
on Drug-Free Workplace Requirements [Docket No.: DHS-2010-***8] 
(RIN: 1601-AA62) received February 15, 2011, pursuant to 5 
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 882
      March 15, 2011--Letter from Director, Office of National 
Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President, 
transmitting a letter regarding the Northern Boarder 
Counternarcotics Strategy.

Executive Communication 1103
      April 6, 2011--Letter from Acting Protected Critical 
Infrastructure Information (PCII) Program Manager, Department 
of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule 
-- Procedures for Handling Critical Infrastructure Information 
(RIN: 1601-AA14) received March 9, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 
801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 1104
      April 6, 2011--Letter from Director, Office of SAFETY Act 
Implementation, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting 
the Department's final rule -- Regulations Implementing the 
Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act 
of 2002 (the SAFETY Act) [USCG-2003-15425] (RIN: 1601-AA15) 
received March 9, 2011, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 1217
      April 11, 2011--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
first quarter report for Fiscal Year 2011 from the Office of 
Security and Privacy.

Executive Communication 1361
      May 2, 2011--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
first quarterly report for Fiscal Year 2011 from the Office of 
Security and Privacy.

Executive Communication 1577
      May 12, 2011--Letter from Administrator, Department of 
Homeland Security, transmitting the Administration's 
certification that the level of screening services and 
protection provided at San Francisco International Airport 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 1671
      May 24, 2011--Letter from Administrator, Department of 
Homeland Security, transmitting the Administration's 
certification that the level of screening services and 
protection provided at Kansas City International Airport will 
be equal to or greater than the level that would be provided at 
the airport by TSA Transportation Security Officers.

Executive Communication 1687
      May 25, 2011--Letter from Deputy Chief Counsel, 
Regulations and Security Standards, Department of Homeland 
Security, transmitting the Department's final rule -- Reporting 
of Security Issues [Docket No.: TSA-2009-0014; Amendment No. 
1503-4] (RIN: 1652-AA66) received April 15, 2011, pursuant to 5 
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 1848
      June 3, 2011--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
first quarterly report for Fiscal Year 2011 from the Office of 
Security and Privacy.

Executive Communication 1902
      June 13, 2011--Letter from Director, Office of Management 
and Budget, transmitting proposed legislation to improve 
cybersecurity for the American people.

Executive Communication 2995
      September 8, 2011--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. 
1515-2, 1520-9, 1522-1, 1540-11, 1544-10, 1546-6, 1548-6, 1549-
1] (RIN: 1652-AA64) received August 11, 2011, pursuant to 5 
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

Executive Communication 3832
      November 14, 2011--Letter from the Administrator, TSA, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
Administration's certification that the level of screening 
services and protection provided at Sioux Falls Regional 
Airport will be equal to or greater than the level that would 
be provided at the airport by TSA Transportation Security 
Officers.

Executive Communication 3863
      November 15, 2011--Letter from the Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Privacy 
Office third quarterly report for Fiscal Year 2011; to the 
Committee on Homeland Security.

Executive Communication 3864
      November 15, 2011--Letter from the Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting a report 
entitled, ``DHS Privacy Office 2011 Annual Report to 
Congress''; to the Committee on Homeland Security.

Executive Communication 3929
      November 17, 2011--Letter from Secretary, Department of 
Homeland Security, transmitting a legislative proposal to 
implement a pay reform initiative.

Executive Communication 4325
      December 16, 2011--Letter from the Chief Privacy Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Privacy 
Office fourth quarterly report for fiscal year 2011; to the 
Committee on Homeland Security.

Executive Communication 4326
      December 16, 2011--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 Third Quarter of 2011; 
jointly to the Committees on Homeland Security and the 
Judiciary.

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                               MEMORIALS

66
      June 16, 2011--Memorial of the Senate of the State of 
Louisiana, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3 
memorializing the Congress to expedite a solution that will 
provide public alert and warning in situations of war, 
terrorist attack, natural disaster or other hazards to public 
safety and well-being.

83
      July 8, 2011--Memorial of the Senate of the State of 
Louisiana , relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3 
memorializing the Congress to expedite a solution that will 
provide public alert and warning in situations of war, 
terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other hazards to public 
safety.

132
      September 20, 2011--Memorial of the House of 
Representatives of the State of New Hampshire, relative to 
House Concurrent Resolution 9 urging the President and the 
Congress to immediately address the serious privacy, 
constitutional, safety, and religious freedom concerns 
presented by advanced imaging technology employed by the 
Transportation Security Agency; to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.

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                               PETITIONS


7
      June 1, 2011--Petition of the Niagara County Legislature, 
New York, relative to Resolution No. IL-030-11 declaring 
opposition to H.R.1555.

10
      June 16, 2011--Petition of Town of Cambria, New York, 
relative to a resolution opposing H.R.1555.
                              APPENDIX VII

                            Committee Staff

                             MAJORITY STAFF

Michael J. Russell,  Staff Director & Chief Counsel
Paul Anstine, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security 
        Staff Director
Jennifer Arangio, Senior Counsel
Diana Bergwin, Senior Subcommittee Clerk
Katherine Bonvechio, Legislative Assistant
Mandy Bowers, Senior Policy Director
Luke M. Burke, Professional Staff Member
Dr. Ellen P. Carlin, Senior Professional Staff Member
Alan Carroll, Legislative Assistant
Kevin Carroll, Senior Counsel
April Corbett, Senior Press Assistant
Brett DeWitt, Professional Staff Member
Johnathan Duecker, Senior Counterterrorism Advisor
Laura Fullerton, Professional Staff Member
Steven Giaier Parliamentarian
Kevin Gronberg, Senior Counsel
Benjamin R. Grove, Staff Assistant
Kevin Gundersen, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
        Intelligence Staff Director
Amanda J. Halpern, Subcommittee on Transportation Security 
        Staff Director
Zachary Harris, Subcommittee Clerk
Michele Ingwersen, Scheduler
Kerry A. Kinirons, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
        Response, and Communications Staff Director
Kyle Klein, Staff Assistant
Marshall Macomber, Professional Staff Member
Michael McAdams, Press Assistant
Matthew McCabe, Senior Counsel
James Meek, Senior Investigator
Jason Miller, Professional Staff Member
Coley C. O'Brien, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
        Protection and Security Technologies Staff Director
Joan V. O'Hara, Professional Staff Member
Dr. R. Nick Palarino, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations 
        and Management Staff Director
Edward Parkinson, Professional Staff Member
Adam Paulson, Senior Legislative Assistant
Meghann Peterlin, Senior Professional Staff Member
Krista Powers, Professional Staff Member
MaryRose Rooney Legislative Assistant
Monica Sanders Investigative Counsel
Nicole Smith, Professional Staff Member
Jacobus Vreeburg, Deputy Parliamentarian
Kerry Ann Watkins, Senior Policy Director
Lauren Wenger, Senior Professional Staff Member
Jerry White, Deputy Parliamentarian
Dennis Wilson Security Director
Shane Wolfe, Communications Director

                             MINORITY STAFF

I. Lanier Avant, Staff Director
Hillary Anderson, Research Assistant
Pizza Ashby, Professional Staff Member
Cherri Branson, Chief Counsel for Oversight
Moira Bergin, Professional Staff Member
Curtis Brown, Professional Staff Member
Rosaline Cohen, Chief Counsel for Legislation
Adam M. Comis,  Press Secretary
Paula R. Delcambre, Professional Staff Member
Hope Goins, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence 
        Director and Counsel
Claytrice Henderson, Legislative Assistant
Nicole Wade Johnson, Office Manager
Deborah R. Mack, Professional Staff Member
Alison B. Northrop, Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
        Security Director and Counsel
Marisela Salayandia, Sr. Professional Staff Member
K. Christopher Schepis, Sr. Professional Staff Member
Tamla T. Scott, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and 
        Management Director and Counsel
Charles Snyder, Professional Staff Member
Nicole Tisdale, Senior Professional Staff Member / Counsel
Brian B. Turbyfill, Professional Staff Member

                         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

Dr. Diane L. Berry, Senior Professional Staff Member
Chris Mulrain, Professional Staff Member
Towner French, Chief Parliamentarian

                         FORMER MINORITY STAFF

Kimberly Alton, Professional Staff Member / Counsel
Christopher A. Beck, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
        Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies 
        Director
Arianne Callender, Deputy Oversight Counsel
Mario H. Cantu, Professional Staff Member
Dena Graziano, Communications Director
Thomas C. McDaniels, Jr., Subcommittee on Transportation 
        Security Director
DeCarlo McLaren, Research Assistant
Stephen R. Vina, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
        Intelligence Director
Patricia Zavala, Professional Staff Member

                            MAJORITY INTERNS

Anna Alburger
Paige Barton
Timothy Boucher
Jason Brown
Zachary Cady
Cate Cravath
Constantine Efstathioo
Kerry Flynn
Robert Ganim
Kathleen Gasser
Valentino Ghaci
Benjamin R. Grove                   Zachary Harris
                                    Anna Kassab
                                    Kyle Klein
                                    Michael McAdams
                                    Richard Mansfield
                                    Anthony J. Miller
                                    Katherine L. Morga
                                    Thomas Moskowitz
                                    Kelly O'Neill
                                    Margaret O'Neill
                                    Matthew Regan
                                    Mathew Saha
                                    Stephen Zakas

                            MINORITY INTERNS

Hillary Anderson
Stanley Augustin
Kristopher Brash
Matthew Campbell
Jabrina Clayton                     Gordon Forrest
                                    Chari Lawrence
                                    Jasmine Love
                                    Alex Sorin
                                    Asian Udoh
                             APPENDIX VIII

                               Witnesses

                              ----------                              


                                 -- A --

Adler, Jon, President, Federal Law Enforcement Officers 
        Association.
      LOIM, Mar. 31, 2011, ``The U.S. Homeland Security Role 
in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels.''
Aguilar, Sylvia, Chief Deputy, El Paso County Sheriff's Office 
        Head Quarters.
      LOIM, Oct. 13, 2011, ``A Call to Action: Narco-
Terrorism's Threat to the Southern U.S. Border.''
Ainslie, Ricardo C., PhD, Department of Educational Psychology, 
        College of Education, The University of Texas at 
        Austin.
      LOIM, Mar. 31, 2011, ``The U.S. Homeland Security Role 
in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels.''
Alterman, Steve, President, Cargo Airline Association.
      LTS, July 12, 2011, ``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing 
the Transportation Security Administration for FY 2012 and 
2013.''
Alvarez, Luis, Assistant Director, Immigration and Customs 
        Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
      LOIM, Mar. 31, 2011, ``The U.S. Homeland Security Role 
in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels.''
Amey, Scott, General Counsel, Project On Government Oversight.
      LOIM, July 15, 2011, ``Homeland Security Contracting: 
Does the Department Effectively Leverage Emerging 
Technologies?''
Amitay, Steve, Legislative Counsel, National Association of 
        Security Companies.
      LCIPST, July 13, 2011, ``Securing Federal Facilities: 
Challenges of the Federal Protective Service and the Need for 
Reform.''
Amoroso, Edward, Senior Vice President and Chief Security 
        Officer, AT&T.
      LCIPST, Mar. 16, 2011, ``The DHS Cybersecurity Mission: 
Promoting Innovation and Securing Critical Infrastructure.''
Anderson, David, Col., District Commander, Baltimore District, 
        U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, Department of 
        Defense.
      LEPRC, Nov. 29, 2011, field hearing in La Plume, 
Pennsylvania ``Ensuring Effective Preparedness and Response: 
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.''
Arthur, Phyllis, Senior Director, Vaccines, Immunotherapeutics, 
        and Diagnostics Policy, Biotechnology Industry 
        Organization.
      LEPRC, Apr. 13, 2011, ``Taking Measure of 
Countermeasures: A review of government and industry efforts to 
protect the homeland through accelerated research, development, 
and acquisition of chemical, biological, radiological and 
nuclear medical countermeasures.''
Atkin, Thomas, RADM, Assistant Commandant for Intelligence and 
        Criminal investigation, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LCTI, June 1, 2011, ``The DHS Intelligence Enterprise--
Past, Present, and Future.''
Austin, Donald, Commissioner, Detroit Fire Department.
      LEPRC, Oct. 28, 2011, (Detroit, Michigan) ``The State of 
Northern Border Preparedness: A Review of Federal, State, and 
Local Coordination.''

                                 -- B --

Baca, Leroy, Sheriff, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
      LFULL, Mar. 10, 2011, ``The Extent of Radicalization in 
the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response.''
Bailey, John, Professor, Government and Foreign Service, 
        Georgetown University.
      LOIM, Mar. 31, 2011, ``The U.S. Homeland Security Role 
in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels.''
Baker-McNeill, Jena, Private Citizen.
      LOIM, July 7, 2011, ``Homeland Security Investigations: 
Examining DHS's Efforts to Protect American Jobs and Secure the 
Homeland.''
Barfi, Barak, Research Fellow, New America Foundation.
      LCTI, Mar. 2, 2011, ``Terrorist Threat to the U.S. 
Homeland -- Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).''
Barnett, James A., RADM, Chief, Public Safety and Homeland 
        Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission.
      LEPRC, July 8, 2011, ``Communicating With the Public 
During Emergencies: An Update on Federal Alert and Warnings.''
Bascetta, Cynthia, Managing Director, Health Care, Government 
        Accountability Office.
      LEPRC, Apr. 13, 2011, ``Taking Measure of 
Countermeasures: A review of government and industry efforts to 
protect the homeland through accelerated research, development, 
and acquisition of chemical, biological, radiological and 
nuclear medical countermeasures.''
Beers, Rand, Under Secretary, National Protection and Programs 
        Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
      LCIPST, Feb. 11, 2011, ``Preventing Chemical Terrorism: 
Building a Foundation of Security At Our Nation's Chemical 
Facilities.''
Ben-Ari, Guy, Deputy Director, Defense-Industrial Initiatives 
        Group, Fellow, International Security Program, Center 
        for Strategic and International Studies.
      LTS, Oct. 13, 2011, ``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations 
in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, Part II.''
Benda, Paul, Chief of Staff, Director, Homeland Security 
        Advanced Research Projects Agency, Department of 
        Homeland Security, Accompanied by Dr. Susan Hallowell, 
        Director, Transportation Security Laboratory.
      LTS, November 3, 2011, ``TSA Reform: Exploring 
Innovations in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, 
Part III.''
Benson, Rodney G., Assistant Administrator, Chief of 
        Intelligence, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. 
        Department of Justice.
      LOIM, JT. with the Committee on Foreign Affairs' 
Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Oct. 4, 2011, ``Merida 
Part Two: Insurgency and Terrorism in Mexico.''
Berdnik, Richard H., Sheriff, Passaic County, New Jersey.
      LCIPST & EPRC, June 23, 2011, ``H.R.----, the `WMD 
Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011.'''
Bergen, Peter, Director, National Security Studies Program, New 
        America Foundation.
      LFULL, May 25, 2011, ``Threats to the American Homeland 
after Killing Bin Laden: An Assessment.''
Berman, Ilan, Vice President, American Foreign Policy Council.
      LCTI, July 7, 2011, ``Hezbollah in Latin America -- 
Implications for U.S. Homeland Security.''
Beutlich, John, Director of the Northern Region, Office of Air 
        & Marine, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LEPRC, Oct. 28, 2011, (Detroit, Michigan) ``The State of 
Northern Border Preparedness: A Review of Federal, State, and 
Local Coordination.''
Bihi, Abdirizak, Director, Somali Education and Social Advocacy 
        Center.
      LFULL, Mar. 10, 2011, ``The Extent of Radicalization in 
the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response.''
Blesdoe, Melvin, Private Citizen.
      LFULL, Mar. 10, 2011, ``The Extent of Radicalization in 
the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response.''
Borkowski, Mark, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Technology 
        Innovation and Acquisition, U.S. Customs and Border 
        Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBMS, Mar. 15, 2011, ``Strengthening the Border -- 
Finding the Right Mix of Personnel, Infrastructure and 
Technology.''
      LCIPST, Nov. 15, 2011, ``Protecting the Homeland: How 
can DHS use DOD Technology to Secure the Border?''
Borras, Rafael, Under Secretary for Management and Chief 
        Acquisition Officer, Department of Homeland Security.
      LOIM, July 15, 2011, ``Homeland Security Contracting: 
Does the Department Effectively Leverage Emerging 
Technologies?''
Bottum, James R., Vice Provost for Computing & Information 
        Technology, and Chief Information Officer, Clemson 
        University.
      LCIPST, Oct. 6, 2011 ``Cloud Computing: What are the 
Security Implications?''
Boucek, Dr. Christopher, Associate, Carnegie Endowment for 
        International Peace.
      LCTI, Mar. 2, 2011, ``Terrorist Threat to the U.S. 
Homeland -- Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).''
Bowman, Darrell S., Group Leader, Advanced Systems & 
        Applications, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.
      LTS, May 4, 2011, H.R.1690, the ``MODERN Security 
Credentials Act.''
Boyland, Scott, Vice President & General Counsel, Safran Morpho 
        Detection.
      LTS, Oct. 13, 2011, ``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations 
in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, Part II.''
Brachman, Jarret, Dr., Managing Director, Cronus Global.
      LCTI, Mar. 2, 2011, ``Terrorist Threat to the U.S. 
Homeland -- Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).''
Brown, Timothy, Senior Vice President, and Chief Architect for 
        Security, CA Technologies.
      LCIPST, Oct. 6, 2011 ``Cloud Computing: What are the 
Security Implications?''
Brownfield, William R., Assistant Secretary, Bureau of 
        International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, 
        U.S. Department of State.
      LOIM, JT. with the Committee on Foreign Affairs' 
Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Oct. 4, 2011, ``Merida 
Part Two: Insurgency and Terrorism in Mexico.''
Brozena, James J., P.E., Executive Director, Luzerne County 
        Flood Protection Authority.
      LEPRC, Nov. 29, 2011, field hearing in La Plume, 
Pennsylvania ``Ensuring Effective Preparedness and Response: 
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.''
Buford, James P., P.E.M., Director, Department of Homeland 
        Security and Emergency Management, Wayne County, 
        Michigan.
      LEPRC, Oct. 28, 2011, (Detroit, Michigan) ``The State of 
Northern Border Preparedness: A Review of Federal, State, and 
Local Coordination.''
Bunce, Peter J., President and Chief Executive Officer, General 
        Aviation Manufacturers Association.
      LTS, July 12, 2011, ``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing 
the Transportation Security Administration for FY 2012 and 
2013.''
Bush, Thomas, Executive Director of Automation and Targeting, 
        Office of Intelligence and Investigative Liaison, 
        Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LCTI, Oct. 5, 2011, ``Intelligence Sharing and Terrorist 
Travel: How DHS Addresses the Mission of Providing Security, 
Facilitating Commerce and Protecting Privacy for Passengers 
Engaged in International Travel.''
Byman, Daniel L., Prof. Security Studies Program, School of 
        Foreign Service at Georgetown University and Senior 
        Fellow, Saban Center for Middle East Policy, The 
        Brookings Institution.
      LOIM, June 3, 2011, ``Denying Safe Havens: Homeland 
Security's Efforts to Counter Threats from Pakistan, Yemen and 
Somalia.''

                                 -- C --

Caldwell, Stephen, Director of Maritime and Coast Guard Issues, 
        Homeland Security and Justice Team, Government 
        Accountability Office.
      LOIM, August 24, 2011, field hearing in Houston, Texas, 
``Preventing an Economic Shock Wave: Securing the Port of 
Houston from a Terrorist Attack.''
Calio, Nicholas E., President & Chief Executive Officer, Air 
        Transport Association.
      LTS, July 12, 2011, ``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing 
the Transportation Security Administration for FY 2012 and 
2013.''
Callaham, Mary Ellen, Chief Privacy Officer, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LCTI, Oct. 5, 2011, ``Intelligence Sharing and Terrorist 
Travel: How DHS Addresses the Mission of Providing Security, 
Facilitating Commerce and Protecting Privacy for Passengers 
Engaged in International Travel.''
Cammett, Dr. Melani, Director, Middle East Studies Program, 
        Brown University.
      LCTI, July 7, 2011, ``Hezbollah in Latin America -- 
Implications for U.S. Homeland Security.''
Cannon, Glenn, Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Management 
        Agency.
      LEPRC, Nov. 29, 2011, field hearing in La Plume, 
Pennsylvania ``Ensuring Effective Preparedness and Response: 
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.''
Carbone, Linda Jorge, Chief Executive Officer, Tampa Bay 
        Chapter & Florida's West Coast Region, American Red 
        Cross.
      LEPRC, Jun. 10, 2011, ``Weathering the Storm: A State 
and Local Perspective on Emergency Management.''
Carlin, Jane, Chair, Financial Services Sector Coordinating 
        Council.
      LCIPST, Mar. 16, 2011, ``The DHS Cybersecurity Mission: 
Promoting Innovation and Securing Critical Infrastructure.''
Carrow, William ``Bill'' D., President, The Association of 
        Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) 
        International.
      LFULL, Mar. 30, 2011, ``Public Safety Communications: 
Are the Needs of Our First Responders Being Met?''
Cauley, Gerry, President and C.E.O., North American Electric 
        Reliability Corporation.
      LCIPST, Mar. 16, 2011, ``The DHS Cybersecurity Mission: 
Promoting Innovation and Securing Critical Infrastructure.''
Chaparro, James, Assistant Director for Intelligence, 
        Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LCTI, June 1, 2011, ``The DHS Intelligence Enterprise--
Past, Present, and Future.''
Cleroco, John M., Principal, Tiber Creek Partners LLC.
      LEPRC, Apr. 13, 2011, ``Taking Measure of 
Countermeasures: A review of government and industry efforts to 
protect the homeland through accelerated research, development, 
and acquisition of chemical, biological, radiological and 
nuclear medical countermeasures.''
Clinton, Larry, President, Internet Security Alliance.
      LCIPST, June 24, 2011, ``Examining the Homeland Security 
Impact of the Obama Administration's Cybersecurity Proposal.''
Cohen, John, Deputy Counter-Terrorism Coordinator, Department 
        of Homeland Security.
      LSep. 13, 2011, BMS, ``Ten Years after 9/11: Can 
Terrorists Still Exploit our Visa System?''
Coll, Steve, President and CEO, New America Foundation.
      LOIM, June 3, 2011, ``Denying Safe Havens: Homeland 
Security's Efforts to Counter Threats from Pakistan, Yemen and 
Somalia.''
Concannon, Michael, Maj., Massachusetts State Police Troop F 
        Headquarters.
      LOIM, Sep. 16, 2011, Boston, Massachusetts, ``Ten Years 
After 9/11: Assessing Airport Security and Preventing a Future 
Terrorist Attack.''
Cooke, Jennifer G., Director, Africa Program, Center for 
        Strategic and International Studies.
      LCTI, Nov. 30, 2011, ``Boko Haram -- Emerging Threat to 
the U.S. Homeland.''
Cornelis, Filip, Head of Unit for Aviation Security, 
        Directorate General for Mobility and Transport, 
        European Commission.
      LTS, Apr. 7, 2011, ``Strengthening International 
Cooperation on Aviation Security.''
Cortez, Richard F., Mayor, City of McAllen, Texas.
      LBMS, April 5, 2011, ``Using Resources Effectively to 
Secure Our Border at Ports of Entry _ Stopping the Illicit Flow 
of Money, Guns and Drugs.''
Cox, Adam, Dr., Acting Deputy Director, Homeland Security 
        Advanced Research Projects Agency, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LCIPST, Nov. 15, 2011, ``Protecting the Homeland: How 
can DHS use DOD Technology to Secure the Border?''
Curran, John, Chief Executive Officer, American Registry of 
        Internet Numbers.
      LCIPST, Oct. 6, 2011 ``Cloud Computing: What are the 
Security Implications?''

                                 -- D --

Daddario, Richard, Deputy Commissioner for Counterterrorism, 
        New York City Police Department.
      LFULL, May 4, 2011, ``Securing Our Nation's Mass Transit 
Systems Against a Terrorist Attack.''
      LCIPST, July 26, 2011, ``The Last Line of Defense: 
Federal, State, and Local Efforts to Prevent Nuclear and 
Radiological Terrorism Within the United States.''
Dever, Larry, Sheriff, Cochise County, Arizona.
      LBMS, May 3, 2011, ``Border Security and Enforcement -- 
Department of Homeland Security's Cooperation with State and 
Local Law Enforcement Stakeholders.''
Diehl, William, CAPT (Ret.), President, Greater Houston Port 
        Bureau.
      LOIM, August 24, 2011, field hearing in Houston, Texas, 
``Preventing an Economic Shock Wave: Securing the Port of 
Houston from a Terrorist Attack.''
Dingell, John D., a Representative in Congress from the 15th 
        District of Michigan.
      LFULL, Mar. 10, 2011, ``The Extent of Radicalization in 
the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response.''
Dodaro, Eugene L., Comptroller General of the United States.
      LFULL, Sep. 8, 2011, ``The Attacks of September 11th: 
Where are We Today.''
Donnellon,Tim, Sheriff, St. Clair County Sheriff's Office, 
        Michigan.
      LBMS, July 12, 2011, ``Protecting the Maritime Borders 
-- Leveraging Law Enforcement Cooperation to Enhance Security 
Along America's Coasts.''
Downing, Michael P., Commanding Officer, Counter-Terrorism and 
        Special Operations Bureau, Los Angeles Police 
        Department.
      LJun. 15, 2011, FULL, ``The Threat of Muslim-American 
Radicalization in U.S. Prisons.''
Dragani, Nancy, Chair, Response & Recovery Committee, National 
        Emergency Management Association.
      LEPRC, Jun. 10, 2011, ``Weathering the Storm: A State 
and Local Perspective on Emergency Management.''
Duke, Elaine C., President, Elaine Duke & Associates, LLC.
      LTS, Sep. 22, 2011, ``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations 
in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth.''
Dunham, Wanda, Chief of Police and Emergency Management, 
        Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, MARTA 
        Police Headquarters.
      LTS, July 12, 2011, ``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing 
the Transportation Security Administration for FY 2012 and 
2013.''
Dunleavy, Patrick T., Ret. Deputy Inspector General, Criminal 
        Intelligence Unit, New York State Department of 
        Correctional Services.
      LJun. 15, 2011, FULL, ``The Threat of Muslim-American 
Radicalization in U.S. Prisons.''

                                 -- E --

Edge, Peter T., Deputy Associate Director, Homeland Security 
        Investigations, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LSep. 13, 2011, BMS, ``Ten Years after 9/11: Can 
Terrorists Still Exploit our Visa System?''
Edmonds, James T., Chairman, The Port of Houston Authority.
      LOIM, August 24, 2011, field hearing in Houston, Texas, 
``Preventing an Economic Shock Wave: Securing the Port of 
Houston from a Terrorist Attack.''
Edwards, Charles K., Acting Inspector General, Office of the 
        Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security.
      LOIM, July 15, 2011, ``Homeland Security Contracting: 
Does the Department Effectively Leverage Emerging 
Technologies?''
      LTS, November 3, 2011, ``TSA Reform: Exploring 
Innovations in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, 
Part III.''
      LTS, Dec. 8, 2011, ``A Review of Passenger Screening 
Technology at U.S. Airports.''
Edwards, Eric, Director, Disaster Emergency Communications 
        Division, Response Directorate, Federal Emergency 
        Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
      LEPRC, Nov. 17, 2011, ``Ensuring Coordination and 
Cooperation: A Review of the Emergency Communications Offices 
Within the Department of Homeland Security.''
Ellison, Keith, a Representative in Congress from the 5th 
        District of Minnesota.
      LFULL, Mar. 10, 2011, ``The Extent of Radicalization in 
the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response.''
Entrekin, Todd, Sheriff, Etowah County, Alabama.
      LBMS, May 3, 2011, ``Border Security and Enforcement -- 
Department of Homeland Security's Cooperation with State and 
Local Law Enforcement Stakeholders.''
Essid, Chris, Director, Office of Emergency Communications, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LEPRC, Nov. 17, 2011, ``Ensuring Coordination and 
Cooperation: A Review of the Emergency Communications Offices 
Within the Department of Homeland Security.''

                                 -- F --

Fagbuyi, Fagbuyi, MD, Medical Director, Disaster Preparedness 
        and Emergency Management, Children's National Medical 
        Center.
      LEPRC, Apr. 13, 2011, ``Taking Measure of 
Countermeasures: A review of government and industry efforts to 
protect the homeland through accelerated research, development, 
and acquisition of chemical, biological, radiological and 
nuclear medical countermeasures.''
Farah, Douglas, Senior Fellow, The International Assessment and 
        Strategy Center.
      LCTI, July 7, 2011, ``Hezbollah in Latin America -- 
Implications for U.S. Homeland Security.''
Farmer, Tom, Assistant Vice President, Security Safety & 
        Operations, American Association of Railroads.
      LTS, July 12, 2011, ``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing 
the Transportation Security Administration for FY 2012 and 
2013.''
Finklea, Kristin, PhD, Analyst, Domestic Social Policy 
        Division.
      LOIM, Mar. 31, 2011, ``The U.S. Homeland Security Role 
in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels.''
Fisher, Michael J., Chief, Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and 
        Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBMS, Feb. 15, 2011, ``Securing Our Borders -- 
Operational Control and the Path Forward.''
      LBMS, Mar. 15, 2011, ``Strengthening the Border -- 
Finding the Right Mix of Personnel, Infrastructure and 
Technology.''
      LBMS, Oct. 4, 2011, ``Does Administrative Amnesty Harm 
our Efforts to Gain and Maintain Operational Control of the 
Border?''
Fitzgerald, Paul H., Sheriff, Story County Sheriff's Office, 
        testifying as First Vice President, National Sheriffs' 
        Association.
      LFULL, Mar. 30, 2011, ``Public Safety Communications: 
Are the Needs of Our First Responders Being Met?''
Folk, William Anders, Former Assistant United States Attorney, 
        District of Minnesota.
      LFULL, July 27, 2011, ``Al Shabaab: Recruitment and 
Radicalization within the Muslim American Community and the 
Threat to the Homeland.''
Freni, Edward C., Director of Aviation, Massachusetts Port 
        Authority.
      LOIM, Sep. 16, 2011, Boston, Massachusetts, ``Ten Years 
After 9/11: Assessing Airport Security and Preventing a Future 
Terrorist Attack.''
Fugate, W. Craig, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management 
        Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
      LEPRC, Mar. 9, 2011, ``Ensuring Effective Preparedness 
and Response -- An Assessment of the Fiscal Year 2012 Budget 
Request for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.''
      LFULL, May 4, 2011, ``Securing Our Nation's Mass Transit 
Systems Against a Terrorist Attack.''
      LEPRC, Oct. 25, 2011, ``Five Years Later: An Assessment 
of the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act.''

                                 -- G --

Garcia, Adrian, Sheriff Harris County Sheriff's Office, Texas.
      LBMS, July 12, 2011, ``Protecting the Maritime Borders 
-- Leveraging Law Enforcement Cooperation to Enhance Security 
Along America's Coasts.''
      LOIM, August 24, 2011, field hearing in Houston, Texas, 
``Preventing an Economic Shock Wave: Securing the Port of 
Houston from a Terrorist Attack.''
Garza, Alexander G., MD, MPH, Assistant Secretary for Health 
        Affairs, Chief Medical Officer, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LEPST, Mar. 17, 2011, ``Ensuring Effective Preparedness, 
Response, and Recovery for Events Impacting Health Security.''
      LEPRC, May 12, 2011, ``Taking Measure of Countermeasures 
(Part 2): A Review of Efforts to Protect the Homeland Through 
Distribution and Dispensing of CBRN Medical Countermeasures.''
Geraghty, Timothy J., Colonel (Ret. US Marine Corps).
      LCTI and OIM, Oct. 26, 2011, ``Iranian Terror Operations 
on American Soil.''
Gerecht, Reuel Marc, Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of 
        Democracies.
      LCTI and OIM, Oct. 26, 2011, ``Iranian Terror Operations 
on American Soil.''
Goldstein, Mark L., Director Physical Infrastructure, 
        Government Accountability Office.
      LCIPST, July 13, 2011, ``Securing Federal Facilities: 
Challenges of the Federal Protective Service and the Need for 
Reform.''
Gonzalez, Sigifredo, Sheriff, Zapata County, State of Texas.
      LOIM, May 11, 2011, ``On the Border and in the Line of 
Fire: U.S. Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and Drug Cartel 
Violence.''
Good, James, Owner, Arey Building Supply.
      LEPRC, Nov. 29, 2011, field hearing in La Plume, 
Pennsylvania ``Ensuring Effective Preparedness and Response: 
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.''
Goucher, Suzanne D., President and CEO, Maine Association of 
        Broadcasters, testifying on behalf of the National 
        Alliance of State Broadcasting Associations.
      LEPRC, July 8, 2011, ``Communicating With the Public 
During Emergencies: An Update on Federal Alert and Warnings.''
Guttman-McCabe, Christopher, Vice President, Regulatory 
        Affairs, CTIA -- The Wireless Association.
      LEPRC, July 8, 2011, ``Communicating With the Public 
During Emergencies: An Update on Federal Alert and Warnings.''

                                 -- H --

Halinskim, John W., Assistant Administrator, Office of Global 
        Strategies, Transportation Security Administration.
      LTS, Apr. 7, 2011, ``Strengthening International 
Cooperation on Aviation Security.''
Hamilton, Lee, Bipartisan Policy Center.
      LFULL, May 25, 2011, ``Threats to the American Homeland 
after Killing Bin Laden: An Assessment.''
      LFULL, Sep. 8, 2011, ``The Attacks of September 11th: 
Where are We Today.''
Harbour, Tom, Director, Fire and Aviation Management, Forest 
        Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
      LOIM, Oct. 17, 2011, ``Texas Wildfire Review: Did 
Bureaucracy Prevent a Timely Response?''
Hartwig, Daniel O., Deputy Chief -- Operations, BART Police 
        Department, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit 
        (BART).
      LFULL, May 4, 2011, ``Securing Our Nation's Mass Transit 
Systems Against a Terrorist Attack.''
Hatchett, Richard J., Chief Medical Officer and Deputy 
        Director, Strategic Sciences and Management, Department 
        of Health and Human Services.
      LEPRC, Apr. 13, 2011, ``Taking Measure of 
Countermeasures: A review of government and industry efforts to 
protect the homeland through accelerated research, development, 
and acquisition of chemical, biological, radiological and 
nuclear medical countermeasures.''
Hathaway, Melissa, President, Hathaway Global Strategies, LLC.
      LCIPST, June 24, 2011, ``Examining the Homeland Security 
Impact of the Obama Administration's Cybersecurity Proposal.''
Hawkins, George S., General Manager, District of Columbia Water 
        and Sewer Authority.
      LCIPST, Feb. 11, 2011, ``Preventing Chemical Terrorism: 
Building a Foundation of Security At Our Nation's Chemical 
Facilities.''
Heyman, David, Assistant Secretary for Policy, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LCTI, Oct. 5, 2011, ``Intelligence Sharing and Terrorist 
Travel: How DHS Addresses the Mission of Providing Security, 
Facilitating Commerce and Protecting Privacy for Passengers 
Engaged in International Travel.''
Hoffman, Bruce, Prof. Director, Center for Peace and Security 
        Studies and Director, Security Studies Program, 
        Georgetown University.
      LOIM, June 3, 2011, ``Denying Safe Havens: Homeland 
Security's Efforts to Counter Threats from Pakistan, Yemen and 
Somalia.''
Horne, Thomas C., Attorney General, State of Arizona.
      LOIM, May 11, 2011, ``On the Border and in the Line of 
Fire: U.S. Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and Drug Cartel 
Violence.''
Hussen, Ahmed, Canadian Somali Congress National President.
      LFULL, July 27, 2011, ``Al Shabaab: Recruitment and 
Radicalization within the Muslim American Community and the 
Threat to the Homeland.''

                               -- I, J --

Jackson, Michael P., President, Firebreak Partners, LLC.
      LTS, Sep. 22, 2011, ``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations 
in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth.''
Jasser, M. Zuhdi, MD President and Founder, American Islamic 
        Forum for Democracy.
      LFULL, Mar. 10, 2011, ``The Extent of Radicalization in 
the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response.''
Jenkins, Brian Michael, Senior Advisor to the RAND President, 
        RAND Corporation.
      LCTI, Dec. 6, 2011, ``Jihadist Use of Social Media -- 
How to Prevent Terrorism and Preserve Innovation.''
Johnson, Daniel, Assistant Administrator for Intelligence, 
        Transportation Security Administration, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LCTI, June 1, 2011, ``The DHS Intelligence Enterprise--
Past, Present, and Future.''
Jones, Seth, Senior Political Scientist, The RAND Corporation.
      LCTI, May 3, 2011, ``The Threat to the U.S. Homeland 
Emanating from Pakistan.''
Joscelyn, Thomas, Senior Fellow and Executive Director, Center 
        for Law and Counter Terrorism, Foundation for the 
        Defense of Democracies.
      LCTI, Apr. 6, 2011, ``Unrest in the Middle East and 
North Africa: Ramifications for U.S. Homeland Security.''
      LFULL, July 27, 2011, ``Al Shabaab: Recruitment and 
Radicalization within the Muslim American Community and the 
Threat to the Homeland.''

                                 -- K --

Kadlec, Robert P., Dr., Former Special Assistant to the 
        President for Biodefense.
      LCIPST & EPRC, June 23, 2011, ``H.R.----, the `WMD 
Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011.'''
Kagan, Frederick, Resident Scholar and Director, American 
        Enterprise Institute Critical Threats Project.
      LCTI, May 3, 2011, ``The Threat to the U.S. Homeland 
Emanating from Pakistan.''
Kane, Robin E., Assistant Administrator, Security Technology, 
        Transportation Security Administration, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LTS, November 3, 2011, ``TSA Reform: Exploring 
Innovations in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, 
Part III.''
      LTS, Dec. 8, 2011, ``A Review of Passenger Screening 
Technology at U.S. Airports.''
Katulis, Brian, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress.
      LCTI, Apr. 6, 2011, ``Unrest in the Middle East and 
North Africa: Ramifications for U.S. Homeland Security.''
Keane, Jack, General (Ret. US Army).
      LCTI and OIM, Oct. 26, 2011, ``Iranian Terror Operations 
on American Soil.''
Khan, Ali, MD, MPH, RADM, Director, Office of Public Health 
        Preparedness and Response, Centers for Disease Control 
        and Prevention.
      LEPRC, May 12, 2011, ``Taking Measure of Countermeasures 
(Part 2): A Review of Efforts to Protect the Homeland Through 
Distribution and Dispensing of CBRN Medical Countermeasures.''
Kibble, Kumar, Deputy Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
        Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBMS, May 3, 2011, ``Border Security and Enforcement -- 
Department of Homeland Security's Cooperation with State and 
Local Law Enforcement Stakeholders.''
      LBMS, Oct. 4, 2011, ``Does Administrative Amnesty Harm 
our Efforts to Gain and Maintain Operational Control of the 
Border?''
Kidd, W. Nim, Assistant Director, Emergency Management, Texas 
        Department of Public Safety.
      LOIM, Oct. 17, 2011, ``Texas Wildfire Review: Did 
Bureaucracy Prevent a Timely Response?''
Kniphfer, Allen W., Emergency Coordinator, Jefferson County, 
        Alabama.
      LEPRC, July 8, 2011, ``Communicating With the Public 
During Emergencies: An Update on Federal Alert and Warnings.''
Koerner, Timothy J., Vice President & Chief Security Officer, 
        Canadian National Railway Company.
      LBMS, April 5, 2011, ``Using Resources Effectively to 
Secure Our Border at Ports of Entry _ Stopping the Illicit Flow 
of Money, Guns and Drugs.''
Kohlmann, Evan F., Flashpoint Global Partners.
      LFULL, May 25, 2011, ``Threats to the American Homeland 
after Killing Bin Laden: An Assessment.''
Koon, Bryan W., Director, Florida Division of Emergency 
        Management.
      LEPRC, Jun. 10, 2011, ``Weathering the Storm: A State 
and Local Perspective on Emergency Management.''
Korb, Lawrence, Dr., Senior Fellow, Center For American 
        Progress Action Fund.
      LCTI and OIM, Oct. 26, 2011, ``Iranian Terror Operations 
on American Soil.''
Korosec, Stan, Vice President, Operations, Blue Water Bridge 
        Canada.
      LBMS, April 5, 2011, ``Using Resources Effectively to 
Secure Our Border at Ports of Entry _ Stopping the Illicit Flow 
of Money, Guns and Drugs.''
Kosar, Kevin R., Analyst in American Government, Congressional 
        Research Service.
      LCIPST, Dec. 6, 2011, ``Hearing on Draft Legislative 
Proposal on Cybersecurity.''
Kostelnik, Michael C., (Maj. Gen. Ret.), Assistant 
        Commissioner, Office of CBP Air & Marine, U.S. Customs 
        and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBMS, Mar. 15, 2011, ``Strengthening the Border -- 
Finding the Right Mix of Personnel, Infrastructure and 
Technology.''
      LBMS, July 12, 2011, ``Protecting the Maritime Borders 
-- Leveraging Law Enforcement Cooperation to Enhance Security 
Along America's Coasts.''
Koumans, Mark, Deputy Assistant Secretary, International 
        Affairs, Department of Homeland Security.
      LOIM, June 3, 2011, ``Denying Safe Havens: Homeland 
Security's Efforts to Counter Threats from Pakistan, Yemen and 
Somalia.''
Kwon, Mischel, President, Mischel Kwon Associates.
      LCIPST, Mar. 16, 2011, ``Examining the Cyber Threat to 
Critical Infrastructure and the American Economy.''

                                 -- L --

Laremont, Ricardo, Professor of Political Science and 
        Sociology, Binghamton University, State University of 
        New York.
      LCTI, Nov. 30, 2011, ``Boko Haram -- Emerging Threat to 
the U.S. Homeland.''
Leiter, Michael E., Director, National Counterterrorism Center.
      LFULL, Feb. 9, 2011, ``Understanding the Homeland Threat 
Landscape -- Considerations for the 112th Congress.''
Levi, Jeffrey, PhD, Executive Director, Trust for America's 
        Health.
      LEPRC, May 12, 2011, ``Taking Measure of Countermeasures 
(Part 2): A Review of Efforts to Protect the Homeland Through 
Distribution and Dispensing of CBRN Medical Countermeasures.''
Levitt, Matt, Dr., Director, Stein Program on Counterterrorism 
        & Intelligence, The Washington Institute for Near East 
        Policy.
      LCTI and OIM, Oct. 26, 2011, ``Iranian Terror Operations 
on American Soil.''
Lewis, James A., Director and Senior Fellow, Technology and 
        Public Policy Program, Center for Strategic and 
        International Studies.
      LCIPST, Mar. 16, 2011, ``Examining the Cyber Threat to 
Critical Infrastructure and the American Economy.''
Long, Daris, Private Citizen.
      LFULL, with the Senate Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs Dec. 7, 2011, ``Homegrown Terrorism: 
The Threat to Military Communities Inside the United States.''
Lopez, Gomecindo, Commander, Special Operations Bureau, El Paso 
        County, Texas.
      LBMS, May 3, 2011, ``Border Security and Enforcement -- 
Department of Homeland Security's Cooperation with State and 
Local Law Enforcement Stakeholders.''
Lord, Stephen M., Director, Homeland Security and Justice 
        Issues, Government Accountability Office.
      LTS, Mar. 9, 2011, ``Securing Air Commerce From the 
Threat of Terrorism.''
      LOIM, Sep. 16, 2011, Boston, Massachusetts, ``Ten Years 
After 9/11: Assessing Airport Security and Preventing a Future 
Terrorist Attack.''
      LTS, Sep. 22, 2011, ``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations 
in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth.''
      LTS, Dec. 8, 2011, ``A Review of Passenger Screening 
Technology at U.S. Airports.''
Lundry, R. Daryl, Director, Homeland Security & Emergency 
        Management, City of Detroit.
      LEPRC, Oct. 28, 2011, (Detroit, Michigan) ``The State of 
Northern Border Preparedness: A Review of Federal, State, and 
Local Coordination.''

                                 -- M --

Mancuso, Mario, Partner, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & 
        Jacobson, LLP.
      LOIM, July 7, 2011, ``Homeland Security Investigations: 
Examining DHS's Efforts to Protect American Jobs and Secure the 
Homeland.''
Mannan, Dr. M. Sam, PhD, PE, CSP, Regents Professor and 
        Director, Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, 
        Texas A&M University System.
      LCIPST, Feb. 11, 2011, ``Preventing Chemical Terrorism: 
Building a Foundation of Security At Our Nation's Chemical 
Facilities.''
Marriott, Jim, Chief, Aviation Security Branch, International 
        Civil Aviation Organization.
      LTS, Apr. 7, 2011, ``Strengthening International 
Cooperation on Aviation Security.''
Mauer, David C., Director, Homeland Security and Justice 
        Issues, Government Accountability Office.
      LOIM, July 15, 2011, ``Homeland Security Contracting: 
Does the Department Effectively Leverage Emerging 
Technologies?''
      LCIPST, July 26, 2011, ``The Last Line of Defense: 
Federal, State, and Local Efforts to Prevent Nuclear and 
Radiological Terrorism Within the United States.''
      LBMS, Nov. 17, 2011, ``S&T on a Budget: Finding Smarter 
Approaches to Spur Innovation, Impose Discipline, Drive Job 
Creation and Strengthen Homeland Security.''
McCaffrey, Barry R., (Gen. Ret.), President, BR McCaffrey 
        Associates, LLC.
      LOIM, Oct. 13, 2011, ``A Call to Action: Narco-
Terrorism's Threat to the Southern U.S. Border.''
McCants, William, Analyst, Center for Naval Analyses.
      LCTI, Dec. 6, 2011, ``Jihadist Use of Social Media -- 
How to Prevent Terrorism and Preserve Innovation.''
McClure, David, PhD., Associate Administrator, Office of 
        Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, General 
        Services Administration.
      LCIPST, Oct. 6, 2011 ``Cloud Computing: What are the 
Security Implications?''
McCraw, Steven C., Director, Texas Department of Public Safety.
      LOIM, May 11, 2011, ``On the Border and in the Line of 
Fire: U.S. Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and Drug Cartel 
Violence.''
McGuire, Cheri, Vice President of Global Government Affairs and 
        Cybersecurity Policy, Symantec Corporation.
      LCIPST, Dec. 6, 2011, ``Hearing on Draft Legislative 
Proposal on Cybersecurity.''
McGurk, Sean, Director, National Cybersecurity and 
        Communications Integration Center, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LCIPST, Mar. 16, 2011, ``The DHS Cybersecurity Mission: 
Promoting Innovation and Securing Critical Infrastructure.''
McHargue, Mike, Director of Emergency Operations, Division of 
        Emergency Medical Operations, Florida Department of 
        Health.
      LEPRC, May 12, 2011, ``Taking Measure of Countermeasures 
(Part 2): A Review of Efforts to Protect the Homeland Through 
Distribution and Dispensing of CBRN Medical Countermeasures.''
McLaughlin, Chris, Assistant Administrator, Office of Security 
        Operations, Transportation Security Administration, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LOIM, Sep. 16, 2011, Boston, Massachusetts, ``Ten Years 
After 9/11: Assessing Airport Security and Preventing a Future 
Terrorist Attack.''
Mitchell, Susan, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office of 
        Intelligence and Operations Coordination, Customs and 
        Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LCTI, June 1, 2011, ``The DHS Intelligence Enterprise--
Past, Present, and Future.''
Moore, Linda K., Specialist in Telecommunications and Spectrum 
        Policy, Congressional Research Service.
      LEPRC, Nov. 17, 2011, ``Ensuring Coordination and 
Cooperation: A Review of the Emergency Communications Offices 
Within the Department of Homeland Security.''
Mora, Frank, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Western 
        Hemisphere Affairs, Department of Defense.
      LOIM, Mar. 31, 2011, ``The U.S. Homeland Security Role 
in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels.''
Mudd, Philip,, Senior Research Fellow, New America Foundation.
      LCTI, Apr. 6, 2011, ``Unrest in the Middle East and 
North Africa: Ramifications for U.S. Homeland Security.''

                                 -- N --

Naccara, George, Adm. (Ret.), Federal Security Director, 
        Transportation Security Administration, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LOIM, Sep. 16, 2011, Boston, Massachusetts, ``Ten Years 
After 9/11: Assessing Airport Security and Preventing a Future 
Terrorist Attack.''
Napolitano, Janet, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.
      LFULL, Feb. 9, 2011, ``Understanding the Homeland Threat 
Landscape -- Considerations for the 112th Congress.''
      LFULL, Mar. 3, 2011, ``The President's FY 2012 Budget 
Request for the Department of Homeland Security.''
Nawaz, Shuja, Director, South Asia Center, The Atlantic 
        Council.
      LCTI, May 3, 2011, ``The Threat to the U.S. Homeland 
Emanating from Pakistan.''
Nayak, Dr. Nick, Chief Procurement Officer, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LTS, November 3, 2011, ``TSA Reform: Exploring 
Innovations in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, 
Part III.''
Nelson, Rick ``Ozzie'', Director and Senior Fellow, Homeland 
        Security and Counterterrorism Program, Center for 
        Strategic and International Studies.
      LCTI, Apr. 6, 2011, ``Unrest in the Middle East and 
North Africa: Ramifications for U.S. Homeland Security.''
Nichols, Brian, Deputy Assistant Secretary, International 
        Narcotics, Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of 
        State.
      LOIM, Mar. 31, 2011, ``The U.S. Homeland Security Role 
in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels.''
Nichols, John F., (Major General), Adjutant General, Texas 
        Military Forces Texas.
      LOIM, Oct. 17, 2011, ``Texas Wildfire Review: Did 
Bureaucracy Prevent a Timely Response?''
Nojeim, Gregory T., Senior Counsel and Director, Project on 
        Freedom, Security & Technology, Center for Democracy & 
        Technology.
      LCIPST, Dec. 6, 2011, ``Hearing on Draft Legislative 
Proposal on Cybersecurity.''
Noriega, Roger F., Visiting Fellow, The American Enterprise 
        Institute.
      LCTI, July 7, 2011, ``Hezbollah in Latin America -- 
Implications for U.S. Homeland Security.''

                                 -- O --

O'Connor, John, Manager, National Coordinating Center for 
        Communications, National Protection and Programs 
        Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
      LEPRC, Nov. 17, 2011, ``Ensuring Coordination and 
Cooperation: A Review of the Emergency Communications Offices 
Within the Department of Homeland Security.''
O'Toole, Tara, Under Secretary, Science and Technology 
        Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
      LOIM, July 15, 2011, ``Homeland Security Contracting: 
Does the Department Effectively Leverage Emerging 
Technologies?''
      LBMS, Nov. 17, 2011, ``S&T on a Budget: Finding Smarter 
Approaches to Spur Innovation, Impose Discipline, Drive Job 
Creation and Strengthen Homeland Security.''
      LTS, Dec. 8, 2011, ``A Review of Passenger Screening 
Technology at U.S. Airports.''
Olivier, Jeanne M. Olivier, A.A.E., Assistant Director, 
        Aviation Security & Technology, Aviation Department, 
        The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, testifying 
        on behalf of the American Association of Airport 
        Executives.
      LTS, May 4, 2011, H.R.1690, the ``MODERN Security 
Credentials Act.''

                                 -- P --

Pap, Robert J., Jr., Admiral, Commandant, United States Coast 
        Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBMS, Jun. 14, 2011, ``Securing the Nation's Ports and 
Maritime Border -- A Review of the Coast Guard's Post 9/11 
Homeland Security Missions.''
Parker, Gerald W., DDM, Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of 
        Defense, Chemical and Biological Defense, Department of 
        Defense.
      LEPRC, Apr. 13, 2011, ``Taking Measure of 
Countermeasures: A review of government and industry efforts to 
protect the homeland through accelerated research, development, 
and acquisition of chemical, biological, radiological and 
nuclear medical countermeasures.''
Parks, Michael, RADM, Ninth District Commander, .S.Coast Guard, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LEPRC, Oct. 28, 2011, (Detroit, Michigan) ``The State of 
Northern Border Preparedness: A Review of Federal, State, and 
Local Coordination.''
Parow, John E. ``Jack'', (Chief, Ret.), President and Chairman 
        of the Board, International Association of Fire Chiefs.
      LFULL, Mar. 30, 2011, ``Public Safety Communications: 
Are the Needs of Our First Responders Being Met?''
Pascrell, William J., Jr., a Representative in Congress from 
        the 8th District of New Jersey.
      LCIPST & EPRC, June 23, 2011, ``H.R.----, the `WMD 
Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011.'''
Patterson, L. Eric, Director, Federal Protective Service.
      LCIPST, July 13, 2011, ``Securing Federal Facilities: 
Challenges of the Federal Protective Service and the Need for 
Reform.''
Pavetto, Carl, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of 
        Emergency Operations, National Nuclear Security 
        Administration, Department of Energy.
      LCIPST, July 26, 2011, ``The Last Line of Defense: 
Federal, State, and Local Efforts to Prevent Nuclear and 
Radiological Terrorism Within the United States.''
Pearl, Marc A., President and CEO, Homeland Security & Defense 
        Business Council.
      LOIM, July 15, 2011, ``Homeland Security Contracting: 
Does the Department Effectively Leverage Emerging 
Technologies?''
      LTS, Oct. 13, 2011, ``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations 
in Technology Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth, Part II.''
Penn, Damon, Assistant Administrator, National Continuity 
        Programs, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LEPRC, July 8, 2011, ``Communicating With the Public 
During Emergencies: An Update on Federal Alert and Warnings.''
      LEPRC, Nov. 17, 2011, ``Ensuring Coordination and 
Cooperation: A Review of the Emergency Communications Offices 
Within the Department of Homeland Security.''
Perez, Mark, Homeland Security Advisor, Florida Department of 
        Law Enforcement.
      LCIPST, July 26, 2011, ``The Last Line of Defense: 
Federal, State, and Local Efforts to Prevent Nuclear and 
Radiological Terrorism Within the United States.''
Pham, J. Peter, Dr., Director, Michael S.Ansari Africa Center, 
        Atlantic Council of the US.
      LCTI, Nov. 30, 2011, ``Boko Haram -- Emerging Threat to 
the U.S. Homeland.''
Pillai, Segaran P., PhD, Chief Medical and Science Advisor, 
        Chemical and Biological Division, Science and 
        Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LEPRC, Apr. 13, 2011, ``Taking Measure of 
Countermeasures: A review of government and industry efforts to 
protect the homeland through accelerated research, development, 
and acquisition of chemical, biological, radiological and 
nuclear medical countermeasures.''
Pistole, John S., Administrator, Transportation Security 
        Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
      LTS, Feb. 10, 2011, ``Terrorism and Transportation 
Security.''
      LTS, Jun. 2, 2011, ``Authorizing the Transportation 
Security Administration for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013.''
      LTS, Dec. 8, 2011, ``A Review of Passenger Screening 
Technology at U.S. Airports.''
Ploch, Lauren, Africa Analyst, Congressional Research Service.
      LCTI, Nov. 30, 2011, ``Boko Haram -- Emerging Threat to 
the U.S. Homeland.''
Pope, Amy, Deputy Chief of Staff & Counselor, Criminal 
        Division, Office of Assistant Attorney General, U.S. 
        Department of Justice.
      LOIM, May 11, 2011, ``On the Border and in the Line of 
Fire: U.S. Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and Drug Cartel 
Violence.''

                               -- Q, R --

Ramotowski, Edward, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau 
        of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
Reese, Raymond, Corporate Health, Safety and Security Leader, 
        Colonial Pipeline Company.
      LTS, July 12, 2011, ``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing 
the Transportation Security Administration for FY 2012 and 
2013.''
Reitinger, Phillip, Deputy Under Secretary, National Protection 
        and Programs Directorate, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LCIPST, Mar. 16, 2011, ``Examining the Cyber Threat to 
Critical Infrastructure and the American Economy.''
Richards, Anne, Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Office 
        of the Inspector General, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LTS, Dec. 8, 2011, ``A Review of Passenger Screening 
Technology at U.S. Airports.''
Ridge, Tom J., Former Secretary of Homeland Security.
      LFULL, Sep. 8, 2011, ``The Attacks of September 11th: 
Where are We Today.''
Risch, John, Alternate National Legislative Director, United 
        Transportation Union.
      LTS, July 12, 2011, ``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing 
the Transportation Security Administration for FY 2012 and 
2013.''
Roberts, James Q., Principal Director for Special Operations & 
        Combating Terrorism, Office of Special Operations/Low-
        Intensity Conflict & Interdependent Capabilities, 
        Department of Defense.
      LOIM, June 3, 2011, ``Denying Safe Havens: Homeland 
Security's Efforts to Counter Threats from Pakistan, Yemen and 
Somalia.''
Rodriguez, Richard L., President, Chicago Transit Authority.
      LFULL, May 4, 2011, ``Securing Our Nation's Mass Transit 
Systems Against a Terrorist Attack.''
Rodriguez, Victor, Chief, McAllen Police Department, State of 
        Texas.
      LOIM, May 11, 2011, ``On the Border and in the Line of 
Fire: U.S. Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and Drug Cartel 
Violence.''
Rojas, Martin, Vice President, Security & Operations, American 
        Trucking Association.
      LTS, May 4, 2011, H.R.1690, the ``MODERN Security 
Credentials Act.''
      LTS, July 12, 2011, ``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing 
the Transportation Security Administration for FY 2012 and 
2013.''
Ron, Rafi, President, New Age Security Solutions.
      LTS, Apr. 7, 2011, ``Strengthening International 
Cooperation on Aviation Security.''
Rossides, Gale D., Deputy Administrator, Transportation 
        Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LTS, Dec. 8, 2011, ``A Review of Passenger Screening 
Technology at U.S. Airports.''
Russell, John E. ``Rusty'', Director, Huntsville-Madison County 
        Emergency Management Agency, testifying on behalf of 
        International Association of Emergency Managers.
      LEPRC, Jun. 10, 2011, ``Weathering the Storm: A State 
and Local Perspective on Emergency Management.''
Russell, Tony, Regional Administrator, Region VI, Federal 
        Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LOIM, Oct. 17, 2011, ``Texas Wildfire Review: Did 
Bureaucracy Prevent a Timely Response?''
Russo, Michael, Director of Global Security and Product 
        Protection, Eli Lilly and Company.
      LOIM, July 7, 2011, ``Homeland Security Investigations: 
Examining DHS's Efforts to Protect American Jobs and Secure the 
Homeland.''

                                 -- S --

Sadler, Stephen, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Transportation 
        Threat Assessment and Credentialing, Transportation 
        Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LTS, May 4, 2011, H.R.1690, the ``MODERN Security 
Credentials Act.''
Salazar, Hugo E., (MG), Adjutant General, Arizona National 
        Guard.
      LBMS, Mar. 15, 2011, ``Strengthening the Border -- 
Finding the Right Mix of Personnel, Infrastructure and 
Technology.''
Salinas, Raul G., Mayor, City of Laredo, Texas.
      LBMS, Feb. 15, 2011, ``Securing Our Borders -- 
Operational Control and the Path Forward.''
Sammon, John, Assistant Administrator, Transportation Sector 
        Network Management, Transportation Security 
        Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
      LTS, Mar. 9, 2011, ``Securing Air Commerce From the 
Threat of Terrorism.''
Sands, Thomas, Captain, Deputy State Director, Emergency 
        Management & Homeland Security, State of Michigan.
      LEPRC, Oct. 28, 2011, (Detroit, Michigan) ``The State of 
Northern Border Preparedness: A Review of Federal, State, and 
Local Coordination.''
Sawyer, Reid L., LTC, Director, Combating Terrorism Center at 
        West Point.
      LFULL, with the Senate Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs Dec. 7, 2011, ``Homegrown Terrorism: 
The Threat to Military Communities Inside the United States.''
Scales, Robert H. (MG Ret.), President, COLGEN, LP.
      LOIM, Oct. 13, 2011, ``A Call to Action: Narco-
Terrorism's Threat to the Southern U.S. Border.''
Schneck, Phyllis, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, 
        McAfee Inc.
      LCIPST, Mar. 16, 2011, ``Examining the Cyber Threat to 
Critical Infrastructure and the American Economy.''
Scott, Timothy J., Chief Security Officer, The Dow Chemical 
        Company, testifying on behalf of the American Chemistry 
        Council.
      LCIPST, Feb. 11, 2011, ``Preventing Chemical Terrorism: 
Building a Foundation of Security At Our Nation's Chemical 
Facilities.''
Shannon, Greg, Dr., Chief Scientist for Computer Emergency 
        Readiness Team, Software Engineering Institute, 
        Carnegie Mellon University.
      LCIPST, June 24, 2011, ``Examining the Homeland Security 
Impact of the Obama Administration's Cybersecurity Proposal.''
      LCIPST, Dec. 6, 2011, ``Hearing on Draft Legislative 
Proposal on Cybersecurity.''
Sheaffer, James W., President, North American Public Sector, 
        Computer Sciences Corporation.
      LCIPST, Oct. 6, 2011 ``Cloud Computing: What are the 
Security Implications?''
Shirk, David, Dr., Director, Trans-Border Institute, University 
        of San Diego.
      LOIM, Mar. 31, 2011, ``The U.S. Homeland Security Role 
in the Mexican War Against Drug Cartels.''
Silver, Mariko, Acting Assistant Secretary, Office of 
        International Affairs, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LOIM, JT. with the Committee on Foreign Affairs' 
Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Oct. 4, 2011, ``Merida 
Part Two: Insurgency and Terrorism in Mexico.''
Simay, Gregory L., At-Large Director, Los Angeles Regional 
        Interoperable Communication System.
      LFULL, Mar. 30, 2011, ``Public Safety Communications: 
Are the Needs of Our First Responders Being Met?''
Sims, Cedric, Dr., Executive Director, Office of Program 
        Accountability and Risk Management, Management 
        Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.
      LTS, Dec. 8, 2011, ``A Review of Passenger Screening 
Technology at U.S. Airports.''
Smith, Gerald ``Jerry'' L., II, FPEM, President, Florida 
        Emergency Preparedness Association.
      LEPRC, Jun. 10, 2011, ``Weathering the Storm: A State 
and Local Perspective on Emergency Management.''
Smith, Kevin, Former Assistant United States Attorney, Central 
        District of California.
      LJun. 15, 2011, FULL, ``The Threat of Muslim-American 
Radicalization in U.S. Prisons.''
Smith, Thomas E., Chief of Police, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
      LFULL, July 27, 2011, ``Al Shabaab: Recruitment and 
Radicalization within the Muslim American Community and the 
Threat to the Homeland.''
Spires, Richard, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LCIPST, Oct. 6, 2011 ``Cloud Computing: What are the 
Security Implications?''
Stana, Richard M., Director, Homeland Security and Justice, 
        Government Accountability Office.
      LBMS, Feb. 15, 2011, ``Securing Our Borders -- 
Operational Control and the Path Forward.''
      LBMS, Mar. 15, 2011, ``Strengthening the Border -- 
Finding the Right Mix of Personnel, Infrastructure and 
Technology.''
      LSep. 13, 2011, BMS, ``Ten Years after 9/11: Can 
Terrorists Still Exploit our Visa System?''
Staples, Todd, Commissioner, Texas Department of Agriculture.
      LOIM, Oct. 13, 2011, ``A Call to Action: Narco-
Terrorism's Threat to the Southern U.S. Border.''
Starbuck, Kevin, CEM, Emergency Management Coordinator, 
        Amarillo/Potter/Randall Office of Emergency Management.
      LOIM, Oct. 17, 2011, ``Texas Wildfire Review: Did 
Bureaucracy Prevent a Timely Response?''
Starr, David, Director, Countermeasures Response Unit, 
        Emergency Preparedness & Response, NYC Department of 
        Health and Mental Hygiene.
      LEPRC, May 12, 2011, ``Taking Measure of Countermeasures 
(Part 2): A Review of Efforts to Protect the Homeland Through 
Distribution and Dispensing of CBRN Medical Countermeasures.''
Stern, Warren M., Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LCIPST, July 26, 2011, ``The Last Line of Defense: 
Federal, State, and Local Efforts to Prevent Nuclear and 
Radiological Terrorism Within the United States.''
Stockton, Paul N., Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland 
        Defense and Americas' Security Affairs, Office of 
        Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Department of 
        Defense.
      LCIPST, Nov. 15, 2011, ``Protecting the Homeland: How 
can DHS use DOD Technology to Secure the Border?''
      LFULL, with the Senate Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs Dec. 7, 2011, ``Homegrown Terrorism: 
The Threat to Military Communities Inside the United 
States.''accompanied by:
Stuteville, Jim, United States Army Senior Advisor, 
        Counterintelligence Operations and Liaison to the 
        Federal Bureau of Investigation.
      LFULL, with the Senate Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs Dec. 7, 2011, ``Homegrown Terrorism: 
The Threat to Military Communities Inside the United States.''
Sullivan, Mark, Director, United States Secret Service.
      LCTI, Sep. 14, 2011, ``United States Secret Service: 
Examining Protective and Investigative Missions and Challenges 
in 2012.''

                                 -- T --

Talent, Jim, Vice Chairman, The Bipartisan WMD Terrorism 
        Research Center.
      LCIPST & EPRC, June 23, 2011, ``H.R.----, the `WMD 
Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011.'''
Tan, Lawrence E., Chief, Emergency Medical Services Division, 
        Department of Public Safety, New Castle County, 
        Delaware.
      LEPRC, May 12, 2011, ``Taking Measure of Countermeasures 
(Part 2): A Review of Efforts to Protect the Homeland Through 
Distribution and Dispensing of CBRN Medical Countermeasures.''
Tangora, Michael, Deputy Assistant Commandant & Director of 
        Acquisition Services, United States Coast Guard, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LCIPST, Nov. 15, 2011, ``Protecting the Homeland: How 
can DHS use DOD Technology to Secure the Border?''
Tankel, Stephen, Visiting Fellow, South Asia Program, The 
        Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
      LCTI, May 3, 2011, ``The Threat to the U.S. Homeland 
Emanating from Pakistan.''
Tierney, MaryAnn, Regional Administrator-Region III, Federal 
        Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LEPRC, Nov. 29, 2011, field hearing in La Plume, 
Pennsylvania ``Ensuring Effective Preparedness and Response: 
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.''
Toohey, Brian, President, Semiconductor Industry Association.
      LOIM, July 7, 2011, ``Homeland Security Investigations: 
Examining DHS's Efforts to Protect American Jobs and Secure the 
Homeland.''
Townsend, Frances F., Senior Vice President, Worldwide 
        Government, Legal and Business Affairs, MacAndrews & 
        Forbes Holdings, Inc.
      LFULL, May 25, 2011, ``Threats to the American Homeland 
after Killing Bin Laden: An Assessment.''

                                 -- U --

Useem, Bert, Department Head and Professor, Sociology 
        Department, Purdue University.
      LJun. 15, 2011, FULL, ``The Threat of Muslim-American 
Radicalization in U.S. Prisons.''

                                 -- V --

Velasquez, Andrew, Regional Administrator -- Region V, Federal 
        Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LEPRC, Oct. 28, 2011, (Detroit, Michigan) ``The State of 
Northern Border Preparedness: A Review of Federal, State, and 
Local Coordination.''
Vickers, Michael, Las Palmas Veterinary Hospital.
      LOIM, Oct. 13, 2011, ``A Call to Action: Narco-
Terrorism's Threat to the Southern U.S. Border.''
Villarosa, Shari, Deputy Coordinator for Regional Affairs, 
        Department of State.
      LOIM, June 3, 2011, ``Denying Safe Havens: Homeland 
Security's Efforts to Counter Threats from Pakistan, Yemen and 
Somalia.''
Vitiello, Ronald, Deputy Chief, U.S. Customs and Border 
        Protection, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBMS, May 3, 2011, ``Border Security and Enforcement -- 
Department of Homeland Security's Cooperation with State and 
Local Law Enforcement Stakeholders.''

                                 -- W --

Wagner, Caryn, Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence and 
        Analysis, Department of Homeland Security.
      LCTI, June 1, 2011, ``The DHS Intelligence Enterprise--
Past, Present, and Future.''
      LTS, Dec. 8, 2011, ``A Review of Passenger Screening 
Technology at U.S. Airports.''
Walker, Randall H., Director of Aviation, Las Vegas McCarran 
        International Airport, Clark County Department of 
        Aviation, testifying on behalf of the Airports Council 
        International -- North America.
      LTS, May 4, 2011, H.R.1690, the ``MODERN Security 
Credentials Act.''
Wasem, Ruth Ellen, Ph.D., Specialist in Immigration Policy, 
        Congressional Research Service.
      LBMS, Oct. 4, 2011, ``Does Administrative Amnesty Harm 
our Efforts to Gain and Maintain Operational Control of the 
Border?''
Weisburd, Andrew Aaron, Director, Society for Internet 
        Research.
      LCTI, Dec. 6, 2011, ``Jihadist Use of Social Media -- 
How to Prevent Terrorism and Preserve Innovation.''
Wenner, Marita C., Volunteer Chair, Pennsylvania State Disaster 
        Committee, American Red Cross.
      LEPRC, Nov. 29, 2011, field hearing in La Plume, 
Pennsylvania ``Ensuring Effective Preparedness and Response: 
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.''
Whitehead, James H, CAPT, Sector Commander, Sector Houston-
        Galveston, United States Coast Guard, Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LOIM, August 24, 2011, field hearing in Houston, Texas, 
``Preventing an Economic Shock Wave: Securing the Port of 
Houston from a Terrorist Attack.''
Williams, Grayling, Director, Office of Counternarcotics 
        Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
      LOIM, May 11, 2011, ``On the Border and in the Line of 
Fire: U.S. Law Enforcement, Homeland Security and Drug Cartel 
Violence.''
Williams, Jim, Vice Chair, Homeland Security Committee, 
        TechAmerica.
      LOIM, July 15, 2011, ``Homeland Security Contracting: 
Does the Department Effectively Leverage Emerging 
Technologies?''
Williams, Leigh, BITS President, The Financial Services 
        Roundtable.
      LCIPST, June 24, 2011, ``Examining the Homeland Security 
Impact of the Obama Administration's Cybersecurity Proposal.''
Williams-Bridgers, Jacquie, Managing Director, International 
        Affairs and Trade, Government Accountability Office.
      LOIM, June 3, 2011, ``Denying Safe Havens: Homeland 
Security's Efforts to Counter Threats from Pakistan, Yemen and 
Somalia.''
Willis, Chauncia, MPA, MEP, CEM, Emergency Coordinator, Office 
        of Emergency Management, City of Tampa, Florida.
      LEPRC, Jun. 10, 2011, ``Weathering the S
Wilshusen, Gregory C., Director, Information Security Issues, 
        Government Accountability Office.
      LCIPST, Mar. 16, 2011, ``Examining the Cyber Threat to 
Critical Infrastructure and the American Economy.''
      LCIPST, Oct. 6, 2011 ``Cloud Computing: What are the 
Security Implications?''
Winkowski, Thomas, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field 
        Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LBMS, April 5, 2011, ``Using Resources Effectively to 
Secure Our Border at Ports of Entry _ Stopping the Illicit Flow 
of Money, Guns and Drugs.''
      LSep. 13, 2011, BMS, ``Ten Years after 9/11: Can 
Terrorists Still Exploit our Visa System?''
Witkowski, Christopher, Director, Air Safety, Health and 
        Security, Association of Flight Attendants -- CWA.
      LTS, July 12, 2011, ``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing 
the Transportation Security Administration for FY 2012 and 
2013.''
Wolf, Frank, a Representative in Congress from the 10th 
        District of Virginia.
      LFULL, Mar. 10, 2011, ``The Extent of Radicalization in 
the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response.''
Wright, David, President, National Federal Protective Service 
        Union, American Federation of Government Employees.
      LCIPST, July 13, 2011, ``Securing Federal Facilities: 
Challenges of the Federal Protective Service and the Need for 
Reform.''

                              -- X, Y, Z --

Zukunft, Paul F., RAdm., Assistant Commandant for Marine 
        Safety, Security and Stewardship, United States Coast 
        Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
      LBMS, July 12, 2011, ``Protecting the Maritime Borders 
-- Leveraging Law Enforcement Cooperation to Enhance Security 
Along America's Coasts.''
                              APPENDIX IX

                            Printed Hearings


      Number                     Title                       Date

112-1               ``Understanding the Homeland     February 9, 2011
                     Threat Landscape --
                     Considerations for the 112th
                     Congress.''
                    Full Committee

112-2               ``Terrorism and Transportation   February 10, 2011
                     Security.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security

112-3               ``Preventing Chemical            February 11, 2011
                     Terrorism: Building A
                     Foundation of Security at Our
                     Nation's Chemical
                     Facilities.''
                    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
                     Infrastructure Protection and
                     Security Technologies

112-4               ``Securing Our Borders --        February 15, 2011
                     Operational Control and the
                     Path Forward.''
                    Subcommittee on Border and
                     Maritime Security

112-5               ``Terrorist Threat to the U.S.   March 2, 2011
                     Homeland -- Al-Qaeda in the
                     Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).''
                    Subcommittee on
                     Counterterrorism and
                     Intelligence

112-6               ``The President's FY 2012        March 3, 2011
                     Budget Request for the
                     Department of Homeland
                     Security.''
                    Full Committee

112-7               ``Ensuring Effective             March 9, 2011
                     Preparedness and Response --
                     An Assessment of the Fiscal
                     Year 2012 Budget Request for
                     the Federal Emergency
                     Management Agency''.
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Preparedness, Response and
                     Coordination

112-8               ``Securing Air Commerce From     March 9, 2011
                     the Threat of Terrorism.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security

112-9               ``The Extent of Radicalization   March 10, 2011
                     in the American Muslim          ...................
                     Community and that Community's  ...................
                     Response.''                     June 15, 2011
                    ``The Threat of Muslim-American  ...................
                     Radicalization in U.S.          ...................
                     Prisons.''                      July 27, 2011
                    ``Al Shabaab: Recruitment and
                     Radicalization within the
                     Muslim American Community and
                     the Threat to the Homeland.''
                    Full Committee

112-10              ``Strengthening the Border --    March 15, 2011
                     Finding the Right Mix of
                     Personnel, Infrastructure and
                     Technology.''
                    Subcommittee on Border and
                     Maritime Security

112-11              ``Examining the Cyber Threat to  March 16, 2011
                     Critical Infrastructure and
                     the American Economy.''
                    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
                     Infrastructure Protection and
                     Security Technologies

112-12              ``Ensuring Effective             March 17, 2011
                     Preparedness, Response, and
                     Recovery for Events Impacting
                     Health Security.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Preparedness, Response, and
                     Communications

112-13              ``The U.S. Homeland Security     March 31, 2011
                     Role in the Mexican War
                     Against Drug Cartels.''
                    Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations and Management

112-14              ``The U.S. Homeland Security     March 31, 2011
                     Role in the Mexican War
                     Against Drug Cartels.''
                    Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations and Management

112-15              ``Using Resources Effectively    April 5, 2011
                     to Secure Our Border at Ports
                     of Entry -- Stopping the
                     Illicit Flow of Money, Guns
                     and Drugs.''
                    Subcommittee on Border and
                     Maritime Security

112-16              ``Unrest in the Middle East and  April 6, 2011
                     North Africa: Ramifications
                     for U.S. Homeland Security.''
                    Subcommittee on
                     Counterterrorism and
                     Intelligence

112-17              ``Strengthening International    April 7, 2011
                     Cooperation on Aviation
                     Security.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security

112-18              ``Taking Measure of              ...................
                     Countermeasures.''              April 13, 2011
                    ``(Part 1): A review of          ...................
                     government and industry         ...................
                     efforts to protect the          May 12, 2011
                     homeland through accelerated
                     research, development, and
                     acquisition of chemical,
                     biological, radiological and
                     nuclear medical
                     countermeasures.''
                    ``(Part 2): A Review of Efforts
                     to Protect the Homeland
                     Through Distribution and
                     Dispensing of CBRN Medical
                     Countermeasures.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Preparedness, Response and
                     Communications

112-19              ``The DHS Cybersecurity          April 15, 2011
                     Mission: Promoting Innovation
                     and Securing Critical
                     Infrastructure.''
                    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
                     Infrastructure Protection and
                     Security Technologies

112-20              ``Border Security and            May 3, 2011
                     Enforcement -- Department of
                     Homeland Security's
                     Cooperation with State and
                     Local Law Enforcement
                     Stakeholders.''
                    Subcommittee on Border and
                     Maritime Security

112-21              ``The Threat to the U.S.         May 3, 2011
                     Homeland Emanating from
                     Pakistan.''
                    Subcommittee on
                     Counterterrorism and
                     Intelligence

112-22              ``Securing Our Nation's Mass     May 4, 2011
                     Transit Systems Against a
                     Terrorist Attack.''
                    Full Committee

112-23              H.R.1690, the ``MODERN Security  May 4, 2011
                     Credentials Act''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security

112-24              ``On the Border and in the Line  May 11, 2011
                     of Fire: U.S. Law Enforcement,
                     Homeland Security and Drug
                     Cartel Violence.''
                    Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations, and Management

112-25              ``Threats to the American        May 25, 2011
                     Homeland after Killing Bin
                     Laden: An Assessment.''
                    Full Committee

112-26              ``Unlocking the SAFETY Act's     May 26, 2011
                     Potential to Promote
                     Technology and Combat
                     Terrorism.''
                    Cybersecurity, Infrastructure
                     Protection and Security
                     Technologies

112-27              ``The DHS Intelligence           June 1, 2011
                     Enterprise- Past, Present, and
                     Future.''
                    Subcommittee on
                     Counterterrorism and
                     Intelligence

112-28              ``Authorizing the                June 2, 2011
                     Transportation Security         July 12, 2011
                     Administration for Fiscal
                     Years 2012 and 2013.''
                    ``Industry Perspectives:
                     Authorizing the Transportation
                     Security Administration for FY
                     2012 and 2013.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security

112-29              ``Denying Safe Havens: Homeland  June 3, 2011
                     Security's Efforts to Counter
                     Threats from Pakistan, Yemen
                     and Somalia.''
                    Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations, and Management

112-30              ``Weathering the Storm: A State  June 10, 2011
                     and Local Perspective on        (Clearwater,
                     Emergency Management.''          Florida)
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Preparedness, Response and
                     Communications

112-31              ``Securing the Nation's Ports    June 14, 2011
                     and Maritime Border -- A
                     Review of the Coast Guard's
                     Post 9/11 Homeland Security
                     Missions.''
                    Subcommittee on Border and
                     Maritime Security

112-32              ``H.R.----, the `WMD Prevention  June 23, 2011
                     and Preparedness Act of
                     2011.'''
                    Joint Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Preparedness, Response and
                     Communication and the
                     Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
                     Infrastructure Protection and
                     Security Technologies

112-33              ``Examining the Homeland         June 24, 2011
                     Security Impact of the Obama
                     Administration's Cybersecurity
                     Proposal.''
                    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
                     Infrastructure Protection and
                     Security Technologies

112-34              ``Homeland Security              July 7, 2011
                     Investigations: Examining
                     DHS's Efforts to Protect
                     American Jobs and Secure the
                     Homeland.''
                    Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations, and Management

112-35              ``Hezbollah in Latin America --  July 7, 2011
                     Implications for U.S. Homeland
                     Security.''
                    Subcommittee on
                     Counterterrorism and
                     Intelligence.

112-36              ``Communicating With the Public  July 8, 2011
                     During Emergencies: An Update
                     on Federal Alert and Warning
                     Efforts.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Communications, Preparedness,
                     and Response

112-37              ``Protecting the Maritime        July 12, 2011
                     Borders -- Leveraging Law
                     Enforcement Cooperation to
                     Enhance Security Along
                     America's Coasts.''
                    Subcommittee on Border and
                     Maritime Security

112-38              ``Securing Federal Facilities:   July 13, 2011
                     Challenges of the Federal
                     Protective Service and the
                     Need For Reform.''
                    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
                     Infrastructure Protection and
                     Security Technologies

112-39              ``Homeland Security              July 15, 2011
                     Contracting: Does the
                     Department Effectively
                     Leverage Emerging
                     Technologies?''
                    Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations, and Management

112-40              ``The Last Line of Defense:      July 26, 2011
                     Federal, State, and Local
                     Efforts to Prevent Nuclear and
                     Radiological Terrorism Within
                     the United States.''
                    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
                     Infrastructure Protection, and
                     Security Technologies

112-41              ``Preventing an Economic Shock   August 24, 2011
                     Wave: Securing the Port of      (Houston, Texas)
                     Houston from a Terrorist
                     Attack.''
                    Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations, and Management

112-42              ``The Attacks of September       September 8, 2011
                     11th: Where are We Today.''
                    Full Committee

112-43              ``Ten Years after 9/11: Can      September 13, 2011
                     Terrorists Still Exploit our
                     Visa System?''
                    Subcommittee on Border and
                     Maritime Security

112-44              ``United States Secret Service:  September 14, 2011
                     Examining Protective and
                     Investigative Missions and
                     Challenges in 2012.''
                    Subcommittee on
                     Counterterrorism and
                     Intelligence

112-45              ``Ten Years After 9/11:          September 16, 2011
                     Assessing Airport Security and  (Boston,
                     Preventing a Future Terrorist    Massachusetts)
                     Attack.''
                    Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations, and Management

112-46              ``TSA Reform: Exploring          September 22, 2011
                     Innovations in Technology       October 13, 2011
                     Procurement to Stimulate Job    November 3, 2011
                     Growth.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
                     Security

112-47              ``Does Administrative Amnesty    October 4, 2011
                     Harm our Efforts to Gain and
                     Maintain Operational Control
                     of the Border?''
                    Subcommittee on Border and
                     Maritime Security

112-48              ``Is Merida Antiquated? Part     October 4, 2011
                     Two: Updating U.S. Policy to
                     Counter Threats of Insurgency
                     and Narco-Terrorism.''
                    Joint hearing with the
                     Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations, and Management
                     and the Committee on Foreign
                     Affairs' Subcommittee on the
                     Western Hemisphere

112-49              ``Intelligence Sharing and       October 5, 2011
                     Terrorist Travel: How DHS
                     Addresses the Mission of
                     Providing Security,
                     Facilitating Commerce and
                     Protecting Privacy for
                     Passengers Engaged in
                     International Travel.''
                    Subcommittee on
                     Counterterrorism and
                     Intelligence

112-50              ``Cloud Computing: What are the  October 6, 2011
                     Security Implications?''
                    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
                     Infrastructure Protection, and
                     Security Technologies

112-51              ``A Call to Action: Narco-
                     Terrorism's Threat to the
                     Southern U.S. Border.''
                    Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations, and
                     ManagementOctober 24, 2011

112-52              ``Texas Wildfire Review: Did     October 17, 2011
                     Bureaucracy Prevent a Timely    (Austin, Texas)
                     Response?''
                    Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations, and Management

112-53              ``Five Years Later: An           October 25, 2011
                     Assessment of the Post Katrina
                     Emergency Management Reform
                     Act.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Preparedness, Response, and
                     Communications

112-54              ``Iranian Terror Operation on    October 26, 2011
                     American Soil.''
                    Subcommittee on
                     Counterterrorism and
                     Intelligence and the
                     Subcommittee on Oversight,
                     Investigations, and
                     Management.

112-55              ``The State of Northern Border   October 28, 2011
                     Preparedness: A Review of
                     Federal, State, and Local
                     Coordination.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Preparedness, Response, and
                     Communications

112-56              ``Protecting the Homeland: How   November 15, 2011
                     can DHS use DOD Technology to
                     Secure the Border?''
                    Subcommittee on Border and
                     Maritime Security

112-57              ``S&T on a Budget: Finding       November 17, 2011
                     Smarter Approaches to Spur
                     Innovation, Impose Discipline,
                     Drive Job Creation and
                     Strengthen Homeland
                     Security.''
                    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
                     Infrastructure Protection, and
                     Security Technologies

112-58              ``Ensuring Coordination and      November 17, 2011
                     Cooperation: A Review of the
                     Emergency Communications
                     Offices Within the Department
                     of Homeland Security.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Preparedness, Response, and
                     Communications

112-59              ``Ensuring Effective             November 29, 2011
                     Preparedness and Response:      (La Plume,
                     Lessons Learned from Hurricane   Pennsylvania)
                     Irene and Tropical Storm
                     Lee.''
                    Subcommittee on Emergency
                     Preparedness, Response, and
                     Communications

112-60              ``Boko Haram -- Emerging Threat  November 30, 2011
                     to the U.S. Homeland.''
                    Subcommittee on
                     Counterterrorism and
                     Intelligence

112-61              ``Hearing on Draft Legislative   December 6, 2011
                     Proposal on Cybersecurity.''
                    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,
                     Infrastructure Protection, and
                     Security Technologies

112-62              ``Jihadist Use of Social Media   December 6, 2011
                     -- How to Prevent Terrorism
                     and Preserve Innovation.''
                    Subcommittee on
                     Counterterrorism and
                     Intelligence

112-63              ``Homegrown Terrorism: The
                     Threat to Military Communities
                     Inside the United States.''
                    Full Committee and the Senate
                     Committee on Homeland Security
                     and Governmental
                     AffairsDecember 7, 2011

112-64              ``A Review of Passenger          December 8, 2011
                     Screening Technology at U.S.
                     Airports.''
                    Subcommittee on Transportation
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                               APPENDIX X

                            Committee Prints

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111-A..................................  Rules of the Committee on
                                          Homeland Security for the
                                          112th Congress.

111-B..................................  Boko Haram: Emerging Threat to
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                              APPENDIX XI

                    Summary of Committee Activities

                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

Total Bills Referred to Committee................................    94
Public Laws......................................................     1
Bills Reported to the House......................................     7

Hearings Held:
    Days of Hearings:............................................
        Full Committee...........................................    10
        Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Cyberseurity, 
          Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies...    11
        Subcommittee on Transportation Security..................    10
        Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management    11
        Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
          Communications.........................................    11
        Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.............     9
        Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
          Intelligence...........................................    10

    Witnesses:
        Full Committee...........................................    33
        Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Cyberseurity, 
          Infrastructyre Protection, and Security Technologies...    45
        Subcommittee on Transportation Security..................    41
        Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management    55
        Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
          Communications.........................................    44
        Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.............    47
        Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
          Intelligence...........................................    36
        Total Persons Testifying.................................   290

Markups and Business Meetings Held (Days):
        Full Committee...........................................     3
        Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Cyberseurity, 
          Infrastructre Protection, and Security Technologies....     2
        Subcommittee on Transportation Security..................     1
        Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management     0
        Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
          Communications.........................................     1
        Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.............     1
        Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
          Intelligence...........................................     1

                            ADDITIONAL VIEWS

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

                              INTRODUCTION

    During the 112th Congress, Democratic Members of the 
Homeland Security Committee have diligently worked to assure 
that the programs, policies, and practices of the Department of 
Homeland Security are effective and efficient in safeguarding 
the nation from the terrorist threat; addressing the 
destructive impact of natural disasters; mitigating known and 
unknown vulnerabilities, and ensuring resiliency in the 
operation of both publicly and privately owned facilities and 
infrastructures. The Democratic Members are committed to 
protecting the homeland and ensuring that in the event of a 
terrorist attack or other catastrophic occurrence, the welfare 
of each and every impacted American is of paramount concern.
    This Committee work has taken various forms, including the 
introduction of legislation, arranging briefings from 
Administration officials, and sending oversight requests to the 
Department of Homeland Security. Most importantly, these 
efforts have been a continuation of work done by the Democratic 
Majority in the 110th and 111th Congresses. Despite minority 
status, Democrats have found a way to follow through on our 
earlier efforts designed to protect the American people.
    While we look forward to engaging in collaborative efforts 
with the Republican Majority, to date, its efforts have been 
predominantly non-inclusive. Under the Rules of the House, 
Activity Reports are intended to reflect a comprehensive review 
of a Committee's legislative and oversight activities. The goal 
must be to produce a report of the highest caliber to inform 
our constituents--the American taxpayer--of the actions we have 
taken on their behalf.
    Therefore, the Additional Views, filed herein are an 
attempt to convey the concerns of the Democratic Members of the 
Committee and to provide a clear and transparent record of 
activities for the American public.

                         LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

    Legislatively, the performance of the Committee in the 
first session of the 112th Congress was disappointing on a 
number of fronts.
    Since January 2011, of the 93 bills and resolutions that 
have been referred to the Committee, eight were marked up at 
the Full Committee and seven were reported to the House.\1\ Of 
the seven, just one was considered and passed by the House.\2\ 
No Democratic bills reported by the Committee have seen action 
in the House. In reviewing the Activity Report, we can 
understand why the Majority would want to discuss, in great 
detail, the seventy-two days of hearings held this session. 
With just one CHS-reported bill seeing action on the House 
floor all year, there is not much to be said about the 
Committee's legislative record.
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    \1\The eight bills that were marked up by the Full Committee are: 
(1) H.R. 901, the ``Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security 
Authorization Act of 2011,'' which was reported to the House on 
September 26th and is pending with another Committee. (2) H.R. 915, the 
``Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act,'' which was 
reported on November 4th and is on the Union Calendar, awaiting action 
by the House; (3) H.R. 1165, the ``Transportation Security 
Administration Ombudsman Act of 2011,'' which was reported on November 
4th and is on the Union Calendar, awaiting action by the House; (4) 
H.R. 1299, the ``Secure Border Act of 2011,'' which was reported on 
November 10th and is on the Union Calendar, awaiting action by the 
House; (5) H.R. 1447, the ``Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation 
Act of 2011,'' which was reported on November 4th and is on the Union 
Calendar, awaiting action by the House; (6) H.R. 1801, the ``Risk-Based 
Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act,'' which was 
approved by the House on November 29th and the Senate on December 12th; 
(7) H. Res. 255, a resolution relating to Passenger Name Record data, 
which was reported on November 4th and is on the Union Calendar, 
awaiting action by the House; and (8) H.R. 3116, the ``Department of 
Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012,'' which was 
marked up on October 12th and 13th. The Majority notified the Minority 
that the Committee Report for H.R. 3116 would be filed on November 
16th.
    \2\H.R. 1801, the ``Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of 
the Armed Forces Act'' (Roll Call Vote 862).
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    We would note that last Congress, during the same yearlong 
period, seven CHS-reported bills and resolutions--including 
comprehensive chemical security legislation (H.R. 2868) and a 
two-year authorization for the Transportation Security 
Administration (H.R. 2200)--were not only marked up by the Full 
Committee but also approved by the House.\3\ Although, just as 
today, the Committee lacked legislative jurisdiction over the 
entire Department of Homeland Security or even just the 
Department's homeland security activities, the Committee, under 
Democratic leadership, was able to make a legislative impact by 
advancing bills derived from our oversight activities.
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    \3\The eight CHS-reported bills that were approved by the House in 
the first session of the 111th Congress were: (1) H.R. 1517, regarding 
overseas Customs and Border Protection personnel, which was approved on 
December 15, 2009 and became Public Law 111-252; (2) H.R. 2200, the 
``Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act,'' which was 
approved by the House on June 10, 2009; (3) H.R. 2868, the ``Continuing 
Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010,'' which was 
approved by the House on November 6, 2009; (4) H.R. 3963, the 
``Criminal Investigative Training Restoration Act,'' which was approved 
by the House on December 2, 2009; (5) H.R. 3978, the ``First Responder 
Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act,'' which was approved by the 
House on December 15, 2009 and became P.L. 111-245; (6) H.R. 3980, the 
``Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness 
Grants Act,'' which was approved on December 2, 2009 and became Public 
Law 111-271; and (7) H. Res. 28, expressing the sense of the House 
regarding the transportation security mandates in the Implementing 
Recommendations of the 9/11 Act of 2007, which was approved by the 
House on December 3, 2009.
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    Ten years after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 
and eight years since the Department of Homeland Security was 
established, there are a wide range of homeland security issues 
that warrant legislative action by CHS. Regrettably, the 
Committee, in the first session of the 112th Congress, not only 
failed to move legislation referred to the Committee but also 
abstained from pursuing legislation within the jurisdictional 
interest of this Committee and, in some cases, relinquished the 
Committee's rights to consider legislation with major homeland 
security implications.\4\ We would make special note of the 
Chairman's decision to forgo a referral to H.R. 2838, the 
``Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011;'' this 
surprising decision resulted in CHS Members, for the first time 
since 2006, not having the opportunity to ``put their stamp'' 
on this comprehensive port and maritime security bill.\5\
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    \4\On March 28, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson sent a letter to 
Chairman King regarding the Majority's decision not to assert CHS' 
jurisdictional claim to H.R. 658, the ``FAA Reauthorization and Reform 
Act of 2011.'' On September 9, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson and 
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Ranking Member Speier 
sent a letter to Chairman King and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
Intelligence Chairman Meehan regarding the Majority's decision not to 
assert CHS' jurisdictional claim to H.R. 1892, the ``Intelligence 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.'' On October 6, 2011, Ranking 
Member Thompson and Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security 
Ranking Member Cuellar sent a letter to Chairman King and Subcommittee 
on Border and Maritime Security Chairman Miller regarding the 
Majority's decision not to assert CHS' jurisdictional claim to H.R. 
2838, the ``Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011.''
    \5\During CHS' markup of H.R. 2830, the ``Coast Guard Authorization 
Act of 2007,'' in the 110th Congress, then Ranking Member King stated: 
``Since September 11th, the Coast Guard, which always played a 
significant role, has been asked to do that much more, and they have 
certainly stepped up to the plate and done what--and have done what has 
to be done. So this reauthorization is important. It's important that 
our committee put its stamp on it, because the Coast Guard is a vital 
component of our homeland security.''
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    In the next session, we urge the Chairman to pursue 
referrals of bills within the Committee's jurisdictional 
interest. Further, we strongly urge the Chairman to intensify 
efforts to advance the number of bipartisan and Democratic-
sponsored bills that are reported by the Committee and 
considered by the House.
Department of Homeland Security Authorization
    We are pleased that, during this period, the Full Committee 
considered authorization legislation to direct the programs and 
activities of the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal 
Year (FY) 2012. At the two-day markup, the Committee approved 
many of the amendments offered by CHS Democrats. We strongly 
believe that H.R. 3116 was significantly improved by the 
inclusion of these provisions, targeted at fostering greater 
accountability, transparency, and efficiency at the Department 
and addressing a broad array of homeland security missions. 
However, we are troubled that H.R. 3116 was marked up in 
October, four months after the House approved H.R. 2017, 
appropriations legislation that proposed to fund DHS at 6.9 
percent below the amount requested by President Obama and 2.6 
percent below FY 2011 enacted levels.
    As authorizers, we have an obligation to guide the work of 
the Appropriations Committee by setting spending levels in our 
authorization bills. Given that CHS acted on H.R. 3116 well 
after the House had accepted the appropriators' funding 
proposal, we had the added responsibility to present our views 
on the funding levels in H.R. 2017 before House-Senate 
conferees made final determinations on a conference report. 
Regrettably, despite CHS Democrats' best efforts,\6\ the 
Committee approved and moved forward with filing H.R. 3116 
without specifying funding limitations or even securing a 
Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimate.\7\
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    \6\At the markup of H.R. 3116, CHS Democrats supported an amendment 
offered by Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) to fund the 
Department at $43,224,182,000 for FY 2012, the level requested by 
President Obama and supported in the bipartisan Views and Estimates 
budget recommendations submitted by the Committee to the House Budget 
Committee earlier this year. This Thompson amendment was not agreed to 
by a vote of 13-19. Near the end of the two-day markup, after nearly 80 
new provisions were accepted, Ranking Member Thompson made a unanimous 
consent request to postpone the vote on reporting the measure to the 
House until the bill could be scored by the Congressional Budget Office 
(CBO). This request was made in an effort to provide CHS Members with 
the opportunity to know the potential cost of H.R. 3116, as amended, 
since there was no specificity as to top-line funding in this massive 
bill. The request was objected to by the Chairman and the Committee 
proceeded to vote on the measure.
    \7\On December 15th, the Majority informed the CHS Democrats of 
their intention to file the report on H.R. 3116 the next day, without a 
CBO cost estimate.
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Subcommittee Activity

    Listed below, subcommittee by subcommittee, are the 
legislative activities during the period of July through 
December 2011:
     Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security 
(BMS): No legislative action.
     Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence 
(CTI):
          On November 15th, the Subcommittee approved and 
        favorably forwarded, by voice vote, to the Full 
        Committee the following bipartisan bills: (1) H.R. 
        2764, the ``WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing 
        Act of 2011'' (Rep. Meehan); and (2) H.R. 3140, the 
        ``Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act'' (Rep. 
        Speier).
     Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Security Technologies (CIPS&T):
          On July 28th, the Subcommittee approved H.R. 2658, 
        the ``Federal Protective Service Reform and Enhancement 
        Act'' (Rep. Lungren), as amended, and favorably 
        forwarded the bill to the Full Committee by voice vote. 
        CIPS&T Ranking Member Yvette D. Clarke offered and the 
        Subcommittee adopted an amendment requiring the 
        publication of proposed uniform baseline security 
        performance standards and qualifications for qualified 
        vendors and qualified products used by the Federal 
        Protective Service. An amendment offered on behalf of 
        Representative Richmond by Ranking Member Clarke to 
        leverage information maintained by State or local law 
        enforcement agencies was adopted. An amendment offered 
        by Representative Richardson requiring background 
        investigations to be conducted for each contract guard 
        employed at facilities protected by the Federal 
        Protective Service was adopted.
          On December 6th, the Subcommittee held a legislative 
        hearing on draft cybersecurity legislation that seeks 
        to provide DHS with the authority needed to exercise 
        its cybersecurity mission.\8\ At the hearing, the 
        witness invited by CIPS&T Subcommittee Ranking Member 
        Yvette D. Clarke provided testimony on the questions 
        associated with the new quasi-governmental non-profit 
        entity proposed in the legislation and its potential 
        impact on DHS' information sharing activities and 
        capabilities.\9\
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    \8\On September 23rd, Ranking Member Thompson and CIPS&T 
Subcommittee Ranking Member Clarke wrote to Speaker John Boehner, 
Chairman King and CIPS&T Subcommittee Chairman Dan Lungren requesting 
that forthcoming cybersecurity legislation be advanced through regular 
order.
    \9\Testimony of Kevin Kosar, Analyst in American National 
Government, Congressional Research Service.
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     Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, 
and Communications (EPR&C):
          On December 8th, the Subcommittee approved and 
        favorably forwarded, by voice vote, the following 
        bipartisan bills to the Full Committee: (1) H.R. 3563, 
        the ``Integrated Public Alert and Warning System 
        (IPAWS) Modernization Act of 2011,'' as amended; During 
        consideration of H.R. 3563, EPR&C Ranking Member 
        Richardson offered and the Subcommittee adopted an 
        amendment ensuring ongoing training is provided to 
        State, local, tribal, and other homeland security 
        stakeholders for receiving and disseminating public 
        alert and warning system messages. (2) H.R. 1411, the 
        ``Metropolitan Medical Response System Act of 2011,'' 
        as amended; During consideration of H.R. 1411, EPR&C 
        Ranking Member Richardson offered and the Subcommittee 
        adopted an amendment to strengthen efforts to meet the 
        medical needs of children during an emergency. (3) H.R. 
        1129, the ``Homeland Security Grant Management 
        Improvement Act of 2011,'' as amended; During 
        Consideration of H.R. 1129, Representative Hansen 
        Clarke of Michigan offered and the Subcommittee adopted 
        an amendment requiring the Federal Emergency Management 
        Agency to report to the Committee on the effects of 
        homeland security grant reductions on emergency 
        preparedness and response capabilities.
     Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations & 
Management (OI&M): No legislative action.
     Subcommittee on Transportation Security (TS):
          On September 14th, draft legislation authored by TS 
        Subcommittee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) to authorize 
        the Transportation Security Administration was 
        approved, as amended, and favorably forwarded to the 
        Full Committee on a party-line vote of 6-3.\10\ During 
        consideration of this measure, Democratic Members of 
        the TS Subcommittee offered a total of fifteen 
        amendments. Of those amendments, only four were 
        adopted.
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    \10\The measure, as amended, was introduced as H.R. 3011, the 
``Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011.''
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            Amendments Adopted
                 TS Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson 
                Lee offered and the Subcommittee adopted an 
                amendment to require the Inspector General of 
                the Department to conduct periodic audits of 
                adherence to standard operating procedures by 
                screening personnel at airports.
                 TS Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson 
                Lee offered and the Subcommittee adopted an 
                amendment to require TSA to certify to the 
                Committee that, in order to improve airport 
                security screening processes while ensuring 
                passenger privacy protection, the image 
                retention capabilities of all advanced imaging 
                technology utilized by the Administration to 
                screen passengers at checkpoints in the 
                Nation's airports have been disabled.
                 Representative Richmond offered and the 
                Subcommittee adopted an amendment to require 
                TSA to submit to the Committee a risk-based 
                strategy for modifying standard operating 
                procedures at the checkpoint for trusted 
                passengers to enter the secure area of an 
                airport without removing their shoes.
                 Representative Davis of Illinois offered 
                and the Subcommittee adopted an amendment to 
                require TSA to provide the Committee an 
                estimate of the number of jobs created or lost 
                within the private sector as a result of the 
                implementation of the Surface Transportation 
                Credentialing Title (XXI) of the bill including 
                information about how the regulations mandated 
                by the underlying bill could be revised to spur 
                potential job creation or stem potential job 
                loss.
            Amendments Rejected
                 TS Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson 
                Lee offered and the Majority rejected an 
                amendment to require TSA to establish an 
                expedited screening program that incorporates 
                biometrics to verify the identity of aircraft 
                pilots and crew, in uniform, at airport 
                security checkpoints.
                 TS Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson 
                Lee offered and the Majority rejected by a 
                party-line vote of 2-6 an amendment to require 
                TSA to provide advanced self-defense training 
                for all aircraft cabin crewmembers.
                 TS Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson 
                Lee offered and the Majority rejected by a 
                party-line vote of 3-6 an amendment to open 
                airport credential information channeling to 
                full and open competition by allowing airport 
                operators to utilize FBI-certified channelers 
                to help process TSA aviation credentials.
                 TS Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson 
                Lee offered and the Majority rejected an 
                amendment to increase the aviation security fee 
                to compensate for deploying federal air 
                marshals on all high risk flights inbound to 
                the United States.
                 TS Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson 
                Lee offered and the Majority rejected by a 
                party-line vote of 3-6 an amendment to require 
                TSA to provide the Committee an implementation 
                plan for the implementation of unfulfilled 
                provisions of the ``Implementing 
                Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 
                2007'' (P.L. 110-53) within the agency's area 
                of responsibility. Among the mandates are 100 
                percent screening of air cargo on passenger 
                planes and security training for rail and mass 
                transit workers.
                 TS Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson 
                Lee offered and the Majority rejected by a 
                party-line vote of 3-6 an amendment to ensure 
                that the $400 million in funding for the 
                Transportation Security Grant Program 
                authorized by the underlying bill does not 
                disrupt security operations should TSA be 
                appropriated an insufficient level of funding 
                to fulfill its security mission.
                 TS Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson 
                Lee offered and the Majority rejected by a 
                party-line vote of 3-6 an amendment to require 
                TSA to submit to certain private sector 
                stakeholders a list of all security directives 
                in effect for more than 180 days for review and 
                comment.
                 TS Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackson 
                Lee offered and the Majority rejected an 
                amendment to increase the aviation security 
                fee.
                 Representative Speier offered and the 
                Majority rejected by a party-line vote of 3-6 
                an amendment to require the Inspector General 
                of the Department to conduct a comprehensive 
                review of all contracts entered into by TSA 
                since the beginning of 2010 that were 
                noncompetitively awarded, including sole-source 
                contracts.
                 Representative Davis offered and the 
                Majority rejected by a party-line vote of 2-6 
                an amendment to enhance the performance of 
                transportation security officers by requiring 
                remedial training for individuals who 
                demonstrate performance deficiencies by failing 
                scheduled or covert operational tests, 
                including annual proficiency reviews, more than 
                three times during a testing period or who 
                negligently fail to detect a live explosive 
                with the potential to do significant harm to 
                human life or property.
    The Committee's current level of legislative activity 
stands in marked contrast to the Committee's level of activity 
in previous Congresses. In the 111th Congress, under the 
direction of then-Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), thirteen 
measures that were referred to the Committee were approved by 
the House.\11\ Five of the thirteen measures brought to the 
House floor were introduced by Republican Members of the House. 
In the 110th Congress, eighteen measures within the Committee's 
jurisdiction, including H.R. 1, the ``Implementing the 9/11 
Commission Recommendations Act of 2007'' (P.L. 110-53) and H.R. 
1684, the ``Department of Homeland Security Authorization for 
Fiscal Year 2008,'' were approved by the House.
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    \11\The thirteen measures are as follows: (1) H.R. 549, the 
``National Bombing Prevention Act of 2009,'' introduced by then-
Committee Ranking Member Peter T. King (R-NY); (2) H.R. 553, the 
``Reducing Over-Classification Act,'' introduced by then-Rep. Jane 
Harman (D-CA); (3) H.R. 559, the ``Fair, Accurate, Secure, and Timely 
Redress Act of 2009,'' introduced by Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY); (4) 
H.R. 730, the ``Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act,'' introduced by 
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA); (5) H.R. 1029, the ``Alien Smuggling and 
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2009,'' introduced by then-Rep. Baron Hill 
(D-IN); (6) H.R. 1148, a bill ``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,'' introduced by Rep. Gus 
Bilirakis (R-FL); (7) 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, 
and for other purposes,'' introduced by Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA); (8) 
H.R. 1617, the ``Department of Homeland Security Component Privacy 
Officer Act of 2009,'' introduced by then-Representative Chris Carney 
(R-PA); (9) H.R. 2200, the ``Transportation Security Administration 
Authorization Act,'' introduced by Rep. Jackson Lee; (10) H. Res. 14, a 
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,'' 
introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA); (11) H. 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 Rep. Bilirakis; (12) H. Res. 201, a 
resolution Recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the Nation and 
particularly the survivors and families of the September 11, 2001, 
attacks, introduced by Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY); and (13) H. Res. 
498, a resolution ``Honoring and congratulating the U.S. Border Patrol 
on its 85th anniversary,'' introduced by then-Rep. Harry Teague (D-NM).
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                 Oversight Activities of the Committee


                             RADICALIZATION

    Despite numerous requests from Ranking Member Thompson, 
other Members of Congress, and over 150 non-governmental 
organizations to broaden the scope of the radicalization 
hearings to include testimony on all forms of domestic 
extremism, the Majority has chosen to focus solely on 
radicalization within the American Muslim Community.\12\
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    \12\Thompson, Bennie, ``Homegrown Terrorists are not just 
Muslims.'' Politico. January 27, 2011. Lukens, Mark, et al., February 
20, 2011.
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    The Committee has held four hearings on the topic of 
radicalization and the potential for terrorist activities 
within the American Muslim community. On March 10, 2011, the 
Committee held a hearing entitled ``The Extent of 
Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and That 
Community's Response.'' On June 15, 2011, the Committee held 
the second hearing entitled ``The Threat of Muslim-American 
Radicalization in U.S. Prisons.'' On July 27, 2011, the 
Committee held the third hearing, ``Al Shabaab: Recruitment and 
Radicalization within the Muslim American Community and the 
Threat to the Homeland.'' Finally, on December 7, 2011, the 
Committee held a joint hearing with the Senate Committee on 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, entitled 
``Homegrown Terrorism: The Threat to Military Communities 
Inside the United States.''
    Unfortunately, far from illuminating the nature of violent 
extremism or focusing on efforts to counter radicalization, 
these narrowly focused inquiries have been widely criticized as 
``Un-American, divisive, demonizing, and McCarthy-like.''\13\
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    \13\Packman, David. The David Packman Show; Opinion, The Times 
Tribune, February 25, 2011 available at http://thetimes-tribune.com/
opinion/hearing-itself-radicalized-1.1109529 #axzz1Evyl9tnI.
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    Contrary to the testimony heard during these hearings, the 
objective evidence appears to show that the Muslim community 
has been helpful in preventing or thwarting terrorist attacks 
and countering the lure of radicalization. United States 
Attorney General Eric Holder stated that the cooperation of 
Muslim and Arab-American communities has been absolutely 
``essential in identifying, and preventing terrorist 
threats.''\14\ On February 9, 2011, Michael Leiter, Director of 
the National Counterterrorism Center, testifying before the 
Committee, stated, ``many of our tips to uncover active 
terrorist plots in the United States have come from the Muslim 
community. So we have to make quite clear that the communities 
are part of the solution and not part of the problem.''\15\ 
Further, some statistics show that Muslim communities have 
stepped forward to help prevent 1 out of 3 Al-Qaeda related 
terror plots since September 11, 2001.\16\
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    \14\Holder, Eric. Remarks at the Muslim Advocates Annual Dinner. 
December 10, 2010. Available at http://www.justice.gov/iso/opa/ag/
speeches/2010/ag-speech-1012101.html.
    \15\United States Congress. Committee on Homeland Security. 
Understanding the Homeland Threat Landscape--Considerations for the 
112th Congress.'' February 9, 2011.
    \16\Butel, Alejandro, Policy Report, Data on Post 9/11 Terrorism in 
the United States,'' Muslim Public Affairs Council, at 3, (updated Jan. 
2011) available at http://www.mpac.org/assets/docs/publications/MPAC-
Post-911-Terrorism-Data.pdf.
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    According to the Attorney General Holder ``the [terrorist] 
threat has changed from simply worrying about foreigners coming 
here, to worrying about people in the United States, American 
citizens--raised here, born here, and who for whatever reason, 
have decided that they are going to become radicalized and take 
up arms against the nation in which they were born.''\17\ 
Domestic terrorism threats include animal rights extremists, 
eco-terrorists, anarchists, anti-government extremists, black 
separatists, white supremacists, anti-abortion extremists, as 
well as Islamic extremists.\18\ According to a recent report by 
the Muslim Public Affairs Council, there were 77 total 
terrorist plots by U.S.-originated non-Muslim perpetrators 
against the United States since 9/11.\19\ In comparison, there 
have been 44 total terrorist plots by U.S. and foreign-
originated Muslim perpetrators since 9/11.\20\ Recent examples 
of non-Muslim terrorist plots include the sophisticated 
explosive device found at the site of a Martin Luther King Day 
Parade in Spokane, Washington, which was likely the work of 
white supremacists.\21\
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    \17\Interview, Good Morning America. ABC News. December 21, 2010.
    \18\See also Federal Bureau of Investigation, Domestic Terrorism in 
the Post-9/11 Era,'' September 7, 2009, http://www.fbi.gov/news/
stories/2009/september/domterror--090709.
    \19\Butel, Alejandro, Policy Report, Data on Post 9/11 Terrorism in 
the United States,'' Muslim Public Affairs Council, updated Jan. 2011, 
available at http://www.mpac.org/assets/docs/publications/MPAC-Post-
911-Terrorism-Data.pdf.
    \20\Id.
    \21\See http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/
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    A review of successfully executed terrorist attacks in 
America since 9/11 indicates that non-Muslim plots are more 
likely to reach the implementation stage than Muslim extremist 
plots. For instance, using publicly available U.S. government 
sources, the Congressional Research Service reports that non-
jihadist successful attacks outnumber jihadist attacks 30 to 3 
since 9/11.\22\ Additionally, a study conducted by the 
Institute for Homeland Security Solutions, found that only 40 
out of the 86 terrorist cases examined from 1999 to 2009 had 
links to Al Qaeda.\23\ Further, the RAND Corporation reports 
that between September 11, 2001 and the end of 2009, a total of 
46 cases of domestic radicalization and recruitment to jihadist 
terrorism were reported in the United States.\24\
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    \22\Jerome P. Bjelopera, Congressional Research Service, 
Memorandum, Counting Terrorist Plots and Attacks Targeting the Homeland 
(Mar. 1, 2011).
    \23\Institute for Homeland Security Solutions, Building on Clues: 
Examining Successes and Failures in Detecting U.S. Terrorist Plots, 
1999-2009 (Oct. 2010).
    \24\Brian Michael Jenkins, Rand Corp., Would be Warriors, at 4 
(2010).
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    Placed in context, of the approximately 3 million Muslims 
in the U.S., it appears that approximately 100 have joined 
terrorist attacks--suggesting an American Muslim population 
that is not interested in jihadist ideology.\25\
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    \25\Brian Michael Jenkins, Rand Corp., Would be Warriors, at vii 
(2010).
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    Given that the experts overwhelmingly agree that the 
violent terrorist threat from Muslim extremists within the 
United States is minuscule, the focus of the Committee's 
examination of violent extremists within this population is 
misplaced.
    According to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), in 
2010, the number of hate groups topped 1,000, making the count 
the highest on record since the SPLC began maintaining its 
database in the 1980s.\26\ The most dramatic growth in the 
radical right came in the antigovernment ``Patriot'' 
movement.\27\ One of these members of the Patriot movement, the 
Hutaree Militia 9, a homegrown militia, was charged last March 
with conspiracy to kill law enforcement officers in 
Michigan.\28\ Conspiracy-minded organizations, such as the 
Hutaree Militia 9 and other members of the Patriot movement see 
the Federal government as their primary enemy and grew by 61 
percent over the previous year.\29\
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    \26\Potok, Mark. The Year in Hate & Extremism, 2010'' Southern 
Poverty Law Center. Spring 2011, available at http://www.splcenter.org/
get-informed/intelligence-report/browse-all-issues/2011/spring/the-
year-in-hate-extremism-2010.
    \27\Id.
    \28\Butel at 15.
    \29\Potok, The Year in Hate & Extremism, 2010.
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    In addition to terrorist actions undertaken by 
ideologically motivated groups, the threat of acts intended to 
instill fear and undermine legitimate authority may be 
undertaken by individuals. Acting alone, these so called 
``lone-wolf'' extremists may pose a danger. It should be noted 
that formal affiliation with a group is not a necessary 
predicate to radicalization, nor is it a necessary predicate to 
training, obtaining resources, or otherwise supporting an 
operational capability. Before the Department of Homeland 
Security's ``Rightwing Extremism'' report (issued in April 
2009), was taken offline, the Department reported ``lone wolves 
and small terrorist cells embracing rightwing extremist 
ideology are the most dangerous domestic terrorism threat in 
the United States.''\30\ These findings were supported by a 
recent Institute for Homeland Security Solutions report that 
noted that lone wolf plots have been the most successful, 
reaching execution more than twice as often as plots by 
groups.\31\ In April 2010, FBI Director Robert Mueller 
testified before a Senate Commerce Subcommittee that homegrown 
extremists and lone wolf activity are as serious a threat to 
the homeland as al Qaeda and its affiliates.\32\ Sadly, these 
statements by top officials in the counterintelligence 
community have been substantiated by the shooting of Rep. 
Giffords in Arizona, the foiled attempt to bomb a mosque in 
Dearborn, Michigan, and the Holocaust Museum shooting by James 
W. Von Brunn, a white supremacist.
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    \30\Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and 
Analysis, Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate 
Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment.'' April 19, 2009, 
p. 7.
    \31\Institute for Homeland Security Solutions, Building on Clues: 
Examining Successes and Failures in Detecting U.S. Terrorist Plots, 
1999-2009 (Oct. 2010).
    \32\U.S. Congress. Senate Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee 
on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. Hearing on FY 2011 
FBI Budget.'' April 15, 2010.
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    Unfortunately, the failure to accurately assess and address 
the threat is not merely an issue of philosophical debate. Such 
a failure could yield dangerous consequences to national 
security interests, at home and abroad.
    By examining violent extremism through the lens of one 
particular ethnicity or religion, the Majority ignores other 
potentially dangerous homeland security threats posed by 
domestic extremists. Because domestic extremism in all forms is 
a serious threat to the United States, combating the terrorist 
threat depends on accurate intelligence, a cogent assessment of 
the extent of the threat, and a thoughtful determination of 
actions necessary to mitigate and engage the threat. Unreliable 
information, hyperbolic statements, and narrowly focused 
assessments of the nature and extent of the threat will not 
further the goal of reducing or eliminating the possibility of 
future attacks.

                  OVERSIGHT OF WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE

    One of the Committee's primary responsibilities is to 
ensure that American taxpayer dollars are spent wisely by 
eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. Democratic Members of the 
Committee believe that effective oversight ensures that 
American taxpayer dollars are monitored by Congress and spent 
wisely by the Executive branch as well as the many state and 
local governments which may receive Federal funding. Based on 
this belief in the value of oversight in assuring economy and 
efficiency in government, the Committee should make the 
identification and oversight of high-risk programs a priority.
    Unfortunately, the Committee Majority has failed to 
actively engage in diligent and on-going oversight of the basic 
management and administrative functions of the Department. 
Thus, the systems used in the day-to-day operations of this $60 
billion Department, including acquisitions, financial 
management, human resources, and information technology, have 
gone unexamined and virtually unnoticed by the Majority.
    While the staff of the Subcommittee on Oversight, 
Investigations, and Management held informal meetings on the 
Department's Transformation and Systems Consolidation (TASC) 
solicitation, neither the Subcommittee nor the Full Committee 
has held hearings on this troubled multi-million dollar 
procurement cancelled by the Department. The failure to subject 
this procurement to critical public examination will hamper the 
American taxpayer's ability to determine whether waste, fraud 
or abuse occurred during the two-year period of the now-
cancelled TASC solicitation.
    Finally, it should be noted that effective oversight 
requires sustained focus. While the Majority has written 
several letters on several different topics, there is no 
indication of sustained focus on the operation of any specific 
program or function of the Department of Homeland Security. 
Without focus and follow-up, sustained and significant 
improvement in the operations and practices of the Department 
is not likely to be realized. Therefore, while the letters 
provide an indication of the occurrence of oversight, the 
Majority's report provides no indication of the effectiveness 
of its oversight efforts.

                Subcommittee on Transportation Security


                OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE

Authorization of the Transportation Security Administration

    The Subcommittee continued to examine policies intended to 
enhance the performance of the Transportation Security 
Administration and met with stakeholders from the surface and 
aviation transportation industries to solicit their input for 
the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act 
for fiscal years 2012 and 2013.
    On July 12, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Industry Perspectives: Authorizing the Transportation 
Security Administration for FY 2012 and 2013.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from aviation and surface 
transportation industries.

Security Technology

    The Subcommittee conducted oversight activities to assess 
the Transportation Security Administration's efforts to 
research, develop and procure innovative security technologies 
and assess the effectiveness of passenger screening technology. 
Democratic Members of the Subcommittee consistently emphasized 
that proposed budget cuts to the Department of Homeland 
Security's Directorate for Science and Technology would have a 
detrimental effect on the Transportation Security 
Administration's ability to effectively research, develop and 
procure effective security technologies.
    On September 22, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
titled ``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology 
Procurement to Stimulate Job Growth.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from government witnesses.
    On October 13, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled 
``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology Procurement 
to Stimulate Job Growth, Part II.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from industry witnesses.
    On November 3, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled 
``TSA Reform: Exploring Innovations in Technology Procurement 
to Stimulate Job Growth, Part III.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from government witnesses.
    On Thursday, December 1, 2011, the Subcommittee held a 
Member briefing on the Transportation Security Administration's 
(TSA) internal reorganization. Administrator Pistole addressed 
preliminary Member concerns on how the reorganization would 
improve TSA's ability to perform its mission while achieving 
organizational and economic efficiencies.
    On Friday, November 18, 2011, the Committee on Homeland 
Security's Subcommittee on Transportation Security held a 
Classified Member-only briefing on passenger screening 
technology.
    On December 8, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled 
``A Review of Passenger Screening Technology at U.S. 
Airports.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from government 
witnesses.
    While the Subcommittee has held several hearings and 
briefings on the topic of passenger screening and its related 
technology, the intended direction of these efforts remains 
unclear. Given the likelihood that Republican-passed budget 
cuts will severely hamper the ability of the agency to engage 
in research designed to enhance passenger screening technology 
or help conceive a new generation of screening technology, the 
repeated exploration of technological innovations and internal 
procurement policies seems misplaced.

Passenger Screening

    Throughout the first session of the 112th Congress, the 
Democratic Members of the Committee conducted oversight of the 
Transportation Security Administration's methods for screening 
passengers at our nation's airports.
    The Democratic Members of the Committee conducted extensive 
oversight of the Transportation Security Administration's 
Screening Passengers by Observation Technique Program and 
raised questions about the effectiveness and the scientific 
basis for the program. In the course of that oversight, Ranking 
Minority Member Thompson sent letters to Acting Inspector 
General of the Department of Homeland Security Charles K. 
Edwards on July 8, 2011, and Administrator Pistole on August 
12, 2011 and November 22, 2011 emphasizing concerns with the 
program.
    Additionally, Democratic Members of the Committee conducted 
oversight of the methods by which the Transportation Security 
Administration handles checkpoint screening of children, the 
elderly, the disabled, and individuals with medical conditions 
that may cause inaccurate readings on passenger screening 
technology. The effect of this oversight was noted on September 
19, 2011, when Ranking Minority Member Thompson wrote to 
Administrator Pistole to acknowledge and support the 
Transportation Security Administration's decision to modify its 
checkpoint screening practices for the screening of children 
under the age of twelve. In accord with previous letters on the 
subject, the September 2011 letter also emphasized the need for 
new protocols to ensure effective screening operations for 
certain discrete populations including children, the elderly, 
the disabled, and individuals with medical conditions.

Transportation Security Administration Management

    Throughout the first session of the 112th Congress, the 
Democratic Members of the Committee conducted oversight of the 
management of the Transportation Security Administration in an 
effort to eliminate redundancies and enhance efficiencies.
    In the course of that oversight, on July 15, 2011, Ranking 
Minority Member Thompson sent letters to Administrator Pistole 
regarding the Transportation Security Administration's planned 
reorganization of an office within TSA--the Transportation 
Threat Assessment and Credentialing office. Additionally, on 
November 30, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson wrote to 
Administrator Pistole about the planned reorganization of the 
entire Transportation Security Administration on November 30, 
2011. In both instances, the letters requested information on 
how the proposed reorganization would enhance performance, 
increase efficiency and enhance the achievement of 
organizational goals and objectives. Following the July letter, 
the decision to reorganize TTAC was abandoned.

Air Commerce

    During the first session of the 112th Congress, Democratic 
Members of the Committee and fellow Democratic Members of the 
House have continued to urge the Transportation Security 
Administration to ensure that all U.S.-bound air cargo on 
passenger aircraft is screened, as required pursuant to section 
1602 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission 
Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53).
    In light of the Transportation Security Administration's 
October 2011 announcement that the goal of screening all U.S.-
bound air cargo on passenger aircraft would not be met by the 
statutorily established deadline of December 2011, Ranking 
Member Thompson, Subcommittee on Transportation Security 
Ranking Member Jackson Lee and Committee on Natural Resources 
Ranking Member Markey sent a letter to Administrator Pistole 
requesting information on when and by what means the 
Transportation Security Administration would comply with the 
mandate to screen all U.S.-bound air cargo on passenger 
aircraft.

  Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications


                OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE

Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery

    Since the beginning of the 112th Congress, States and 
localities have experienced severe storms, tornados, and 
widespread flooding. It is imperative that the Federal 
Government, along with its partners at the State and local 
levels and the private sector, work to prepare for and respond 
to terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
    On July 20, 2011, Subcommittee Members were briefed on FEMA 
Disaster Assistance. FEMA officials briefed Members on disaster 
recovery assistance available to individuals and communities 
under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
Assistance Act following a Presidentially Declared Disaster. 
Democratic Members sought confirmation that FEMA employs 
adequately trained individuals and utilizes consistent criteria 
in performing damage assessments, engages in outreach to inform 
state and local governments of available assistance, and 
utilizes appropriate formula to determine the annual budget 
request for the Disaster Relief Fund.
    On October 25, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Five Years Later: An Assessment of the Post Katrina 
Emergency Management Reform Act.'' Federal Emergency Management 
Agency Administrator Fugate testified before the subcommittee 
regarding FEMA's efforts to implement the Post Katrina 
Emergency Management Reform Act (PKEMRA). Ranking Member 
Thompson expressed his concern regarding FEMA's efforts to 
recoup monies paid to individuals affected by Hurricanes 
Katrina, Rita, and Wilma and FEMA's oversight of individual 
assistance and contracting in the wake of a disaster. 
Democratic Members sought information about the impact of 
funding cuts to non-disaster grant programs, FEMA's efforts to 
improve efficiencies in its information technology procurement 
process, and to obtain assurances that FEMA had instituted a 
Disability Coordinator in each FEMA regional office.
    On October 28, 2011, the Subcommittee held a field hearing 
in Detroit, Michigan, entitled: ``The State of Northern Border 
Preparedness: A Review of Federal, State, and Local 
Coordination.'' The Detroit field hearing examined the ability 
of Federal, State, and local entities to coordinate disaster 
preparedness and response capabilities along the Northern 
Border. Testimony from the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA), United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), 
United States Coast Guard, and State and local government 
officials and first responders revealed that the loss of 
Homeland Security Grant Program funds has stifled efforts to 
coordinate preparedness efforts along the northern border, 
secure points of entry, and coordinate federal and state 
disaster response.
    On November 14, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson submitted 
comments on FEMA's Proposed Operations Manual, Preliminary 
Damage Assessment for Individual Assistance (9327.2-PR), urging 
FEMA to require uniformity for the preliminary disaster 
assessment pre-briefing, specific training requirements for 
those conducting damages assessments, stronger language to 
ensure compliance with statutory authorization of FEMA's hiring 
of local residents to perform preliminary disaster assessments, 
and additional guidance on training requirements for fraud 
detection and prevention in accordance with PKEMRA.

Emergency Communications

    On July 8, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``Communicating with the Public During Emergencies: An Update 
on Federal Alert and Warning Efforts.'' The subcommittee 
received testimony from federal and state officials and the 
private sector regarding efforts to implement the Integrated 
Public Alerts and Warning System and to execute the first 
nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. Democratic 
Members questioned witnesses regarding delays in the deployment 
of IPAWS and the effects of budget cuts on modernizing and 
testing emergency alert systems deployment of IPAWS and the 
effects of budget cuts on modernizing and testing emergency 
alert systems.
    On November 17, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Ensuring Coordination and Cooperation: A Review of 
the Emergency Communications Offices Within the Department of 
Homeland Security.'' The subcommittee received testimony from 
the Office of Disaster Emergency Communications, the National 
Communications System, FEMA, and the Congressional Research 
Service regarding the coordination of emergency and 
interoperable communications programs across the federal 
government. Democratic Members sought information regarding the 
entities' progress in implementing the National Emergency 
Communications Plan, the results of the first nationwide 
Emergency Alert System, and the impact of budget cuts on State 
and local emergency communication capabilities.

Assistance to State and Local Governments and First Responders

    On November 29, 2011, the Subcommittee held a field hearing 
in La Plume, PA entitled, ``Ensuring Effective Preparedness and 
Response: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irene and Tropical 
Storm Lee.'' The La Plume, PA field hearing explored the FEMA's 
response to the severe flooding in communities along the 
Susquehanna River in Northeastern Pennsylvania caused by 
Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. State and local 
officials testified regarding the impact that funding cuts to 
federal grants will have on their emergency response 
capabilities.

Management and Operations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency

    On August 12, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson wrote to 
Administrator Fugate requesting that FEMA complete and disclose 
to the Committee a corrective action plan describing how the 
Agency will implement a universal budgeting approach to guide 
information technology purchases and ensure that the Office of 
the Chief Information Officer has an accurate inventory of 
information technology resources and needs. An Agency-wide 
budgeting and procurement plan is necessary to ensure that tax-
payer funds are spent efficiently and that FEMA's information 
technology systems effectively support disaster response 
activities.
    On November 21, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson and 
Representative Cedric Richmond wrote to Administrator Fugate 
expressing concerns about the FEMA recoupment process and 
possible violations of the due process rights of individuals 
whose accounts are turned over to the Department of Treasury 
after Notice of Debt letters sent by FEMA are returned to FEMA 
as undeliverable. Because the Department of Treasury 
immediately initiates collection procedures against such 
individuals, there is no opportunity to appeal. The letter 
urged Administrator Fugate to require that FEMA certify to the 
Department of Treasury that an individual has received notice 
of the debt and has been afforded the opportunity to appeal 
before the debt enters the collection process.

Exercises and Simulations

    The Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 
(PKEMRA) requires the FEMA Administrator to carry out a 
national training and exercise program that should be as 
realistic as practicable, stress State, local, and tribal 
emergency response capacity, and provide a systemic evaluation 
of readiness.\33\ As one component of this national exercise 
program, PKEMRA further requires the Administrator to perform 
periodic national level exercises that ``evaluate the 
capability of Federal, state, local and tribal governments to 
detect, disrupt, and prevent threatened or actual catastrophic 
acts of terrorism, especially those involving weapons of mass 
destruction.
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    On November 20, 2011, the Subcommittee held a Member 
Briefing on National Security Special Events with Officials 
from FEMA and the United States Secret Service. Members were 
updated on the National Special Security Events process and 
security for the 2012 Republican and Democratic National 
Conventions. Democratic Members underscored the need to 
identify consistent funding to prepare for NSSE's and to 
provide state and local governments with federal planning 
support in advance of NSSE's.

              Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security


                OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE

Border Security

    On July 8, 2011 and December 14, 2011, the Subcommittee 
held Classified Member-Only briefings on current border 
security threats to the Nation.
    On September 13, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Ten Years after 9/11: Can Terrorists Still Exploit 
our Visa System?'' The purpose of the hearing was to examine 
the activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and 
the Department of State (DOS) in visa security and passenger 
pre-screening. Of particular importance were relevant protocols 
and procedures implemented after the terrorist attacks of 
September 11, 2001, and the attempted Christmas Day 2009 
bombing of Flight 253.
    On October 4, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Does Administrative Amnesty Harm our Efforts to Gain 
and Maintain Operational Control of the Border?'' The purpose 
of the hearing was to receive testimony on U.S. Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement's (ICE) immigration enforcement priorities 
and whether those priorities affect border security. It should 
be noted that the term ``administrative amnesty'' does not 
denote an official policy or program. The term appears to have 
been created by the Majority and seems to refer to an 
Administration policy which permits a targeted use of 
resources. At the hearing, Democratic Members underscored: (1) 
resource limitations that require ICE to prioritize those it 
targets for removal from the U.S.; (2) prosecutorial discretion 
and prioritization of civil immigration enforcement activities 
has long been utilized by prior administrations of both 
political parties; and (3) under the Obama Administration, ICE 
has removed a greater number of undocumented aliens, and 
particularly criminal aliens, than any previous administration.
    On November 15, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Protecting the Homeland: How can DHS use DOD 
Technology to Secure the Border?'' The purpose of the hearing 
was to take testimony regarding how the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) can leverage Department of Defense (DoD) 
technology and expertise to help secure America's borders. 
Members examined: (1) the current relationship between DHS and 
DoD regarding sharing of border security technology; (2) 
limitations to technology transfer between the Departments; and 
(3) ways to improve the existing processes between the 
Departments. While Democratic Members were supportive of 
utilizing appropriate DoD technology along our borders, it 
should be noted that due to different missions and budget 
constraints within DHS, DoD technology may not be suitable or 
affordable.

Port and Maritime Security

    The United States Coast Guard (USCG) plays a vital role 
within the Department of Homeland Security. The USCG safeguards 
U.S. ports, waterways, and coastal waters; interdicts illegal 
drug smuggling; performs search and rescue operations; inspects 
and ensures safety for all maritime vessels entering the United 
States; and aids in law enforcement on the water, all while 
maintaining a state of defensive readiness. Following September 
11, 2001, the USCG greatly increased its maritime security 
operations, including its focus on Ports and Waterways Coastal 
Security (PWCS) and defense readiness missions. On December 1, 
2011, Ranking Member Thompson, along with Reps. Elijah 
Cummings, John Duncan and Pedro Pierluisi, sent a letter to 
Coast Guard Commandant Papp expressing concern about the lack 
of geographical diversity at the United States Coast Guard 
Academy and urging the adoption of a congressional nomination 
process.
    On July 12, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Protecting the Maritime Borders--Leveraging Law Enforcement 
Cooperation to Enhance Security Along America's Coasts.'' The 
purpose of the hearing was to examine Federal, State, and local 
law enforcement's efforts to identify and address threats 
related to maritime security within U.S. ports, waterways, 
lakes, rivers, and coastal waters. Democratic Members 
emphasized challenges facing the Coast Guard and other Federal, 
State, and local agencies with responsibility for securing our 
ports and waterways in the wake of proposed funding cuts for 
the Coast Guard and State and local grant programs in the 
Republican Homeland Security Appropriations bill. On July 6, 
2011, Ranking Member Thompson sent a letter to Coast Guard 
Commandant Robert J. Papp Jr. requesting an update on various 
planning documents and reports essential to maximizing Coast 
Guard resources and assets.
    On November 15, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson, along with 
Committee Members Sanchez, Jackson-Lee, Cuellar, and Richmond, 
sent a letter to TSA Administrator Pistole requesting that TSA 
provide an extension for TWIC renewals until a final TWIC 
reader rule is in place.

       Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management


                OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE

    On July 7, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled: 
``Homeland Security Investigations: Examining DHS' efforts to 
protect American Jobs.'' The purpose was to examine the 
enforcement efforts of ICE and CBP in the fields of 
intellectual property, commercial fraud, export enforcement, 
and worksite enforcement. Since the bulk of counterfeit 
products entering into the U.S. stream of commerce originate 
overseas, Democratic Members stressed the importance of passing 
H.R. 679, the Berry Amendment Extension Act, which was 
introduced by Rep. Larry Kissell (D-NC) and co-sponsored by 
Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson. The bill was referred to the 
Subcommittee on February 17, 2011 and has not been scheduled 
for consideration.
    On September 16, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled: ``Ten Years After 9/11: Assessing Airport Security 
and Preventing a Future Terrorist Attack.'' The hearing 
examined two aspects of the layered security system at Logan 
Airport: (1) perimeter security, including, fences, barriers 
and walls; and (2) checkpoint security, including, behavior 
analysis pilot programs currently being tested at Logan. 
Democratic Members advanced the need for development of a 
national strategy on perimeter security requirements consistent 
with Government Accountability Office findings. Regarding 
behavioral detection programs, Democratic Members emphasized 
oversight correspondence sent by Ranking Member Bennie G. 
Thompson to TSA Administrator John S. Pistole expressing 
concern with the lack of a scientific validation for TSA's 
Screening Passengers by Observing Techniques (SPOT) program and 
TSA's intention to conduct interviews, colloquially termed 
``chat downs,'' of 100% of passengers moving through checkpoint 
security screening.
    On October 4, 2011, the Subcommittee held a joint hearing 
with the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the 
Western Hemisphere entitled: ``Merida Part Two: Insurgency and 
Terrorism in Mexico.'' The purpose was to examine the 
effectiveness of the Merida Initiative and determine whether 
insufficient funding has hampered the ability of Merida to stem 
the flow of illegal drugs into the United States and curtail 
border violence. Democrat Members expressed concerns regarding 
the adequacy of Merida funding and the deployment of equipment 
for the Initiative.
    On October 14, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled: ``A Call to Action: Narco-Terrorism's Threat to the 
Southern U.S. Border.'' The purpose of the hearing was to 
examine a report entitled: ``Texas Border Security: A Strategic 
Military Assessment.'' The report, prepared by consultants for 
the Texas Department of Agriculture, was laced with anecdotal 
stories, used a questionable methodology, and presented 
unsupported conclusions. As a result, Democrat Members raised 
concerns about the report's reliability and questioned the need 
to implement recommendations set forth in the report without 
additional factual support.
    On October 17, 2011, the Subcommittee held a field hearing 
in Austin, TX, entitled: ``Texas Wildfire Review: Did 
Bureaucracy Prevent a Timely Response?'' The purpose of the 
hearing was to examine the Federal government's response to 
Texas wildfires. Testimony applauded the timing and adequacy of 
FEMA's response and the Administration's issuance of two major 
disaster declarations due to wildfires.
    On October 26, 2011 the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled: ``Iranian Terror Operations on American Soil.'' The 
purpose of the hearing was to determine whether an alleged plot 
to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador on U.S. soil held 
implications for U.S. homeland security, and the overall threat 
posed by Iran. Because of the convoluted nature of the alleged 
plot, the lack of proof regarding involvement by the Iranian 
government, Democratic Members stressed the need to receive 
additional information prior to making a determination about 
the role of the Iranian government, if any, and the current 
threat level to the U.S. homeland represented by Iran.

DHS Management and Administration

    The Department of Homeland Security has been criticized for 
failing to supervise procurements and permitting contract costs 
to exceed initial estimates. Moreover, the Department has 
ranked at or near the bottom of Federal employee morale 
surveys. Seven years after its establishment, the Department 
remains on the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) high 
risk list because of the level of difficulty and possible 
expense it faces in the integration of the management and 
administrative functions of this new agency. Because of the 
importance of these management and administrative issues and 
the potential for waste, fraud and abuse in such a high stakes 
undertaking, the Subcommittee's failure to address these issues 
through its oversight activities is perplexing. Despite the 
eclectic and shifting focus of the Subcommittee, Democratic 
Members have continued oversight on these important yet basic 
management and administration issues.
    On August 3, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson wrote to Daniel 
I. Gordon, Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement 
Policy regarding the need to implement measures to ensure that 
the Federal government-wide efforts to increase insourcing of 
work currently performed by private contractors does not 
disproportionately or adversely impact small, minority or 
disadvantaged businesses.
    On August 25, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson wrote to W. 
Craig Fugate, Administrator of FEMA seeking clarification on 
the potential impact of internal FEMA personnel matters on the 
investigation and processing of Title VI complaints within 
FEMA.
    On September 9, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson wrote to Gene 
Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States requesting 
that GAO assess whether the Department of Homeland Security 
violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as it 
relates to the position of Chief Financial Officer.
    On September 9, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson wrote to 
Robert Bray, Director of the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) 
expressing concerns about the apparent lack of success of FAMS 
efforts to create avenues for direct lines of communication to 
facilitate non-adversarial resolution of internal personnel 
complaints.
    On October 21, 2011, Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson 
wrote to Rafael Borras, DHS Undersecretary for Management 
regarding DHS' likely corrective actions after the publication 
of GAO's findings in its report entitled, Mentor-Protege 
Programs Have Policies That Aim to Benefit Participants but Do 
Not Require Postagreement Tracking.
    On December 9, 2011, in furtherance of the oversight of 
small business policies that have an impact on DHS procurement 
activities, Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson submitted written 
comments on the Notice of Proposed Rule titled ``Small Business 
Size and Status Integrity'' published in the Federal Register 
by the U.S. Small Business Administration on October 7, 2011. 
The comment agreed with the rule in part, but requested: (1) 
the inclusion of a provision requiring both notification and an 
opportunity for small businesses to comply with the new annual 
certification requirement prior to removal from the Federal 
database for non-compliance; and (2) elimination of the term 
``irrefutable'' from the newly established presumption due to 
the likelihood of difficulties of legal interpretation.
    On December 13, 2011, Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson 
wrote to Administrator Karen G. Mills of the Small Business 
Administration requesting reconsideration of certain aspects of 
the Notice of Proposed Rule entitled: ``Small Business Size and 
Status Integrity.''

           Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence


                OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE

    On September 13, 2011, the Subcommittee held a classified 
Member briefing on Hezbollah in Latin America. The Subcommittee 
heard testimony from officials at the Department of State, 
Department of Treasury, and the Drug Enforcement Agency. 
Subcommittee Members had the opportunity to examine claims 
about the prevalence of members of Hezbollah in Latin America 
and raise questions about whether such a presence may present a 
likely threat to the security of the United States or United 
States' interests.
    On September 14, 2011 the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``The United States Secret Service: Examining 
Protective and Investigative Missions and Challenges in 2012.'' 
The Subcommittee heard from Mr. Mark Sullivan, the Director of 
the United States Secret Service, (USSS) about the USSS mission 
and plans for the Presidential campaign and National Special 
Security Events (NSSE) scheduled for 2012. Democratic members 
raised questions about the likely effect of budget cuts on the 
USSS mission. Additionally, prompted by the USSS' role as a 
defendant in an on-going multi-year discrimination case, 
Democratic members sought information about the efforts to 
increase diversity within its ranks.
    On October 5, 2011 the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Intelligence Sharing and Terrorist Travel: How DHS Addresses 
the Mission of Providing Security, Facilitating Commerce and 
Protecting Privacy for Passengers Engaged in International 
Travel.'' Democratic Members examined the importance of 
Passenger Name Record (PNR) data from the airlines in 
countering efforts by terrorists to travel. Democratic Members 
sought testimony on the status of discussions between the 
United States and European Union (EU) on a PNR agreement with 
the EU and the Department's efforts to assure that the use of 
PNR data is in accord with privacy and civil liberties 
protections.
    On October 26, 2011, the Subcommittee held a joint hearing 
with the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and 
Management ``Iranian Terror Operation on American Soil.'' The 
purpose of the hearing was to determine whether the alleged 
plot to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador on U.S. soil held 
implications for U.S. homeland security, and the overall threat 
posed by Iran. Because of the convoluted nature of the alleged 
plot, the lack of proof regarding involvement by the Iranian 
government, Democratic Members stressed the need to receive 
additional information prior to making a determination about 
the role of the Iranian government, if any, and the current 
threat level to the U.S. homeland represented by Iran.
    On November 30, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
``Boko Haram--Emerging Threat to the U.S. Homeland.'' The 
hearing provided a general overview of Boko Haram, a violent 
extremist group based in Nigeria. Democratic Members sought 
information about the group's activities in Nigeria and whether 
those activities are likely to impact United States interests 
within Africa or jeopardize security within the United States. 
Democratic members also heard testimony about Boko Haram's 
activities in the wider region and relationships with other 
terrorist groups, including alleged links with Al Qaeda in the 
Lands of the Islamic Maghreb and Al Shabaab. Democratic members 
used the hearing as an opportunity to encourage more diplomatic 
engagement with Nigeria and noted the lack of reliable 
intelligence regarding the organization and membership of the 
group, its capacity, aims or resources.
    On December 6, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
``Jihadist Use of Social Media--How to Prevent Terrorism and 
Preserve Innovation.'' Members received testimony on the use of 
social media (Internet-based applications that facilitate 
social interactions and networking, such as Facebook, Twitter, 
and various web forums) by terrorist groups and sympathizers. 
In addition, testimony from various members of the private 
sector examined various governmental and non-governmental 
strategies to combat terrorists' use of social media on the 
Internet. Democratic members focused on the ability of social 
media to serve as a counter-balance to expressions of 
destructive or violent extremist ideology.

Congressional Delegation

    Subcommittee staff traveled to Turkey, Afghanistan, 
Pakistan, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iraq, and Germany from 
November 4-11, 2011. The delegation reviewed ongoing 
counterterrorism efforts in the region, received on-the-ground 
updates on the war effort and stability operations in 
Afghanistan and Iraq, and learn about Department of Homeland 
Security presence and operations in those countries. The 
delegation met with top officials in these countries, including 
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Commanding General of 
International Security Assistance Force--Afghanistan John Allen 
to gain unique insights into the challenges the United States 
faces in combating terrorism, illicit financing, and other 
threats in the Middle East and South Asia.

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security 
                              Technologies


                OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE

    On July 13, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Securing Federal Facilities: Challenges of the Federal 
Protective Service and the Need for Reform.'' This hearing 
allowed Democratic Members to question witnesses about a major 
security breach in 2011 at the Patrick V. McNamara Federal 
building (Detroit) where private security guards, employed 
under a contract with FPS permitted a bag of explosive 
materials to remain undetected for 21 days within a Federal 
office building. Democrats stressed legislation introduced in 
the 111th Congress as a result of significant Committee 
oversight of FPS. Democrats underscored the need for additional 
Federal officers, standardized training, and increased 
oversight of private security guards working in Federal 
facilities.
    On July 15, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson wrote to NPPD 
Under Secretary Beers seeking a review and explanation of risk 
assessment errors in CFATS tiering process.
    On July 26, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
the ``The Last Line of Defense: Federal, State, and Local 
Efforts to Prevent Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism Within 
the United States. This hearing discussed assets and 
capabilities associated with the domestic layer of the Global 
Nuclear Detection Architecture (GNDA). Democrats raised 
concerns about the ability of the Science and Technology 
Directorate (S&T) to oversee a vigorous and effective research 
and development (R&D) program to develop solutions for the GNDA 
given Republican budget reductions. GAO, testifying for the 
Minority, analyzed DNDO R&D shortcomings and questioned the 
need to retain long-term and transformational R&D within DNDO, 
especially in light of previous Department and Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) recommendations to transfer most 
R&D to S&T.
    On September 23, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson and 
Subcommittee Ranking Member Clarke wrote to Chairman King and 
Subcommittee Chairman Lungren advocating bipartisan approach to 
cyber security legislation process in light of the Speaker's 
formation of a Republican-only cyber task force.
    On October 6, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Cloud Computing: What are the Security 
Implications?'' This hearing provided an overview of cloud 
computing, examined the challenges, security, costs, and 
benefits of cloud implementation in Federal government's 
domain. The Democratic witness emphasized the importance of a 
comprehensive approach to cloud implementation and the need for 
pre-existing operational, security, and management safeguards 
prior to government-wide implementation of cloud computing 
systems.
    On November 17, 2011, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``S&T on a Budget: Finding Smarter Approaches to Spur 
Innovation, Impose Discipline, Drive Job Creation and 
Strengthen Homeland Security.'' Testimony from Under Secretary 
O'Toole provided information about the impact of severely 
reduced R&D funding on the current projects and future mission 
of the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). Funding 
reductions were required by the DHS Appropriations bill for 
FY12 passed by a Republican-controlled House of 
Representatives. GAO, testifying at the invitation of the 
Minority, confirmed the drastic effects likely resulting from 
budget cuts.
    On December 13, 2011, the Subcommittee held a Member 
Briefing entitled ``Present and Evolving Threats to Waterway 
Dam Security.'' The briefing provided Members with information 
on the success of the voluntary framework used by the Office of 
Infrastructure Protection to assess risk at the most critical 
dam assets. As the Sector-Specific Agency (SSA) for dams, the 
Office of Infrastructure Protection's responsibilities include 
identifying, assessing, and prioritizing dam sector assets. The 
IP's Dams Branch is responsible for sector-wide risk 
assessments. To accomplish its goals, IP partners with the 
state and tribal governments as well as several Federal 
Departments and agencies including the Bureau of Reclamation 
(Department of Interior), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
(Department of Defense), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (Department of Homeland 
Security).
    On December 13, 2011, Ranking Member Thompson wrote to NPPD 
Under Secretary Beers requesting details on human resource and 
funding issues affecting the recruitment, training and 
retention incentives of DHS cyber workforce.

Comments Submitted

    Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal 
Register for the creation of the Ammonium Nitrate Security 
Program. Submitted comments. Ranking Member Thompson authored 
H.R. 1680, the ``Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 
2007'' which was approved by voice vote on October 23, 2007. 
Subsequently, the Consolidated Appropriations for FY 2008 was 
enacted into law on December 26, 2007 (Public Law No: 110-161) 
which included, at section 563, language from H.R. 1680 
directing DHS to ``regulate the sale and transfer of ammonium 
nitrate by an ammonium nitrate facility to prevent the 
misappropriation or use of ammonium nitrate in an act of 
terrorism.''

                                                Bennie G. Thompson.

                                  
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