[House Report 112-522]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]


112th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2nd Session                                                    112-522
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                                                 Union Calendar No. 370

 
                  REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT
                               ACTIVITIES

                                 of the

                  HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                             THIRD QUARTER

                      ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH CONGRESS

                             second session

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




 June 12, 2012.--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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                     U.S. House of Representatives,
                            Committee on Homeland Security,
                                     Washington, DC, June 12, 2012.
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 Third Quarter of the 
111th Congress.
            Sincerely,
                                             Peter T. King,
                                                          Chairman.



                                                 Union Calendar No. 370
112th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2nd Session                                                    112-522

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                LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE      
                         COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND 
                                SECURITY



                             112TH CONGRESS



                             THIRD QUARTER

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 June 12, 2012.--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

                                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...................................................    13
    Legislative Activities.......................................    14
    Oversight Activities.........................................    36
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
  Security Technologies..........................................    53
    Legislative Activities.......................................    53
    Oversight Activities.........................................    59
Subcommittee on Transportation Security..........................    79
    Legislative Activities.......................................    79
    Oversight Activities.........................................    85
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management........    95
    Oversight Activities.........................................    95
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
  Communications.................................................   111
    Legislative Activities.......................................   111
    Oversight Activities.........................................   116
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.....................   139
    Legislative Activities.......................................   139
    Oversight Activities.........................................   148
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence................   163
    Legislative Activities.......................................   163
    Oversight Activities.........................................   164
Committee Oversight Plan.........................................   175
    Part A, Oversight Plan As Agreed to..........................   175
    Part B, Implementation of the Oversight Plan.................   189
Appendices
    Appendix I--Committee Rules..................................   215
    Appendix II--Membership Changes to the Committee.............   229

                  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:
    (I) Committee on Homeland Security
          (1) Overall homeland security policy.
          (2) Organization and administration of the Department 
        of Homeland Security.
          (3) Functions of the Department of Homeland Security 
        relating to the following:
                  (A) Border and port security (except 
                immigration policy and non-border enforcement).
                  (B) Customs (except customs revenue).
                  (C) Integration, analysis, and dissemination 
                of homeland security information.
                  (D) Domestic preparedness for and collective 
                response to terrorism.
                  (E) Research and development.
                  (F) Transportation security.

           *         *         *         *         *


General oversight responsibilities

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

Special oversight functions

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

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           Legislative History To Accompany Changes to Rule X


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

             Rule X and the Committee on Homeland Security


Legislative History

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

Individual Committee Concerns

    Agriculture--The jurisdiction of the Committee on Homeland 
Security over ``border and port security'' shall be limited to 
agricultural importation and entry inspection activities of the 
Department of Homeland Security under section 421 of the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002. The Committee on Agriculture 
shall retain jurisdiction over animal and plant disease policy 
including the authority reserved to the Department of 
Agriculture to regulate policy under section 421 of the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002, and the Animal Health Protection 
Act, the Plant Protection Act, the Plant Quarantine Act, and 
the Agriculture Quarantine Inspection User Fee Account. The 
Committee on Agriculture shall retain jurisdiction over the 
agricultural research and diagnosis mission at the Plum Island 
Animal Disease Center.
    Armed Services--The Committee on Armed Services shall 
retain jurisdiction over warfighting, the military defense of 
the United States, and other military activities, including any 
military response to terrorism, pursuant to section 876 of the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002.
    Energy and Commerce--The Committee on Homeland Security 
shall have jurisdiction over measures that address the 
Department of Homeland Security's activities for domestic 
preparedness and collective response to terrorism. The words 
``to terrorism'' require a direct relation to terrorism. The 
Committee on Homeland Security's jurisdiction over ``collective 
response to terrorism'' means that it shall receive referrals 
of bills addressing the Department of Homeland Security's 
responsibilities for, and assistance to, first responders as a 
whole. The Committee on Energy and Commerce (and other relevant 
committees) shall retain their jurisdiction over bills 
addressing the separate entities that comprise the first 
responders. For example, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
shall retain its jurisdiction over a bill directing the 
Department of Health and Human Services to train emergency 
medical personnel.
    Financial Services--The Committee on Financial Services 
shall retain jurisdiction over the National Flood Insurance 
Program and Emergency Food and Shelter Program of FEMA, and the 
Defense Production Act. The Committee on Financial Services 
shall retain its jurisdiction over the anti-money laundering, 
terrorist financing, and anti-counterfeiting activities within 
the Department of the Treasury and the financial regulators.
    Government Reform--The Committee on Homeland Security shall 
have jurisdiction over ``the organization and administration of 
the Department of Homeland Security.'' The Committee on 
Government Reform shall retain jurisdiction over federal civil 
service, the overall economy, efficiency, and management of 
government operations and activities, including Federal 
procurement, and federal paperwork reduction. The Committee on 
Government Reform shall retain jurisdiction over government-
wide information management efforts including the Federal 
Information Security Management Act. The Committee on Homeland 
Security shall have jurisdiction over integration, analysis, 
and dissemination of homeland security information by the 
Department of Homeland Security, and the Committee on 
Government Reform shall retain jurisdiction over measures 
addressing public information and records generally including 
the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act. The 
Committee on Government Reform shall have jurisdiction over the 
policy coordination responsibilities of the Office of 
Counternarcotics Enforcement.
    Intelligence--The Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence shall retain jurisdiction over the intelligence 
and intelligence-related activities of all departments and 
agencies of the Federal Government, including the Office of the 
Director of National Intelligence and the National 
Counterterrorism Center as defined in the Intelligence Reform 
and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
    Judiciary--The Committee on the Judiciary shall retain 
jurisdiction over immigration policy and non-border enforcement 
of the immigration laws. Its jurisdiction over immigration 
policy shall include matters such as the immigration and 
naturalization process, numbers of aliens (including immigrants 
and non-immigrants) allowed, classifications and lengths of 
allowable stay, the adjudication of immigration petitions and 
the requirements for the same, the domestic adjudication of 
immigration petitions and applications submitted to the 
Department of Labor or the Department of Homeland Security and 
setting policy with regard to visa issuance and acceptance. Its 
jurisdiction over non-border enforcement shall be limited to 
those aspects of immigration enforcement not associated with 
the immediate entry of individuals into the country, including 
those aspects of the Bureau of Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement. The Committee on Homeland Security shall have 
jurisdiction over border and port security including the 
immigration responsibilities of inspectors at ports of entry 
and the border patrol. As used in the new Rule X(1)(l)(9) and 
this legislative history, the word ``immigration'' shall be 
construed to include ``naturalization'' and no substantive 
change is intended by the new rule's not containing the word 
``naturalization.''
    Science--The Committee on Science shall retain some 
jurisdiction over the research and development activities of 
the Department of Homeland Security as such matters are 
incidental to the Committee on Science's existing jurisdiction 
(except where those activities are in the jurisdiction of 
another committee).
    Transportation and Infrastructure--The Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure shall retain jurisdiction 
over the Coast Guard. However, the Committee on Homeland 
Security has jurisdiction over port security, and some Coast 
Guard responsibilities in that area will fall within the 
jurisdiction of both committees. Jurisdiction over emergency 
preparedness will be split between the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Homeland 
Security. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
shall retain its jurisdiction under clause 1(r)(2) over 
``federal management of emergencies and natural disasters.'' 
This means that the committee retains its general jurisdiction 
over the emergency preparedness and response operations of the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Bills addressing 
FEMA's general preparation for disaster from any cause shall be 
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 
The Committee on Homeland Security shall have jurisdiction over 
the Department of Homeland Security's responsibilities with 
regard to emergency preparedness only as they relate to acts of 
terrorism. Thus, the Committee on Homeland Security shall have 
jurisdiction over the responsibilities of the Office for 
Domestic Preparedness, in accordance with section 430 of the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002.
    As indicated earlier, the Committee on Homeland Security's 
jurisdiction over ``collective response to terrorism'' means 
that it would receive referrals of bills addressing the 
Department of Homeland Security's responsibilities for, and 
assistance to, first responders as a whole and not over 
measures addressing first responder communities individually.
    The Committee on Homeland Security shall have jurisdiction 
over the functions of the Department of Homeland Security 
relating to transportation security, while the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure shall retain its jurisdiction 
over transportation safety. In general, the Committee on 
Homeland Security would have jurisdiction over bills addressing 
the Transportation Security Administration and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure would have jurisdiction over 
bills addressing the various entities within the Department of 
Transportation having responsibility for transportation safety, 
such as the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal 
Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The jurisdiction of the 
Committee on Homeland Security does not include expenditures 
from trust funds under the jurisdiction of other committees, 
including but not limited to the Highway Trust Fund, the 
Airport and Airway Trust Fund, the Harbor Maintenance Trust 
Fund, the Federal Buildings Fund, and the Inland Waterways 
Trust Fund.
    Ways and Means--The jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways 
and Means over ``customs revenue'' is intended to include those 
functions contemplated in section 412(b)(2) of the Homeland 
Security Act of 2002 and includes those functions as carried 
out in collection districts and ports of entry and delivery.
   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            Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
Joe Walsh, Illinois                 Hansen Clarke, Michigan
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania        William R. Keating, Massachusetts
Ben Quayle, Arizona                 Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia           Janice Hahn, California
Billy Long, Missouri                Vacancy                           
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.
    Ms. Jackie Speier of California resigned as a Member of the 
Committee on Homeland Security on February 16, 2012.

                               __________

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair
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)
                               __________

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

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

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

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

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

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

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

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

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

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

                   Peter T. King, New York, Chairman

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

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    From January 2011 through the end of May 2012, the 
Committee on Homeland Security held 12 hearings, receiving 
testimony from 38 witnesses, and considered 17 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, and both were 
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.

                     THIRD QUARTER ACTIVITY REPORT

    On June 6, 2012, 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 Third 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. L. 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 fee 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 under 
Suspension of the Rules 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.

        NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012

                    Pub. L. 112-81 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 United 
States.
    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 nays 
(Recorded Vote 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 No. 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, as 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 (Recorded Vote 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).
    The House considered the Conference Report to accompany 
H.R.1540 on December 14, 2011, under the provisions of H. Res. 
493, after agreeing to the Rule by a recorded vote of 245 yeas 
and 169 nays, (Recorded Vote No. 926). During consideration, 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 yeas and 234 
nays, (Recorded Vote 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 (Recorded Vote 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. On December 31, 2011, the President signed H.R. 1540 into 
law as Public Law 112-81.

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



                       Pub. L. 112-86 (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 two-thirds 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 agree 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.
    H.R. 1801 was presented to the President on December 23, 
2011, and on January 3, 2012, was signed into law as Public Law 
112-86.

  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 
cosponsors, 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.
    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. Referral of the bill to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on January 6, 
2012, for a period ending not later than January 20, 2012. 
Referral of the bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
was extended on January 20, 2012, for a period ending not later 
than March 1, 2012. Referral of the bill to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce was extended on March 1, 2012, for a period 
ending not later than March 9, 2012. Referral of the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on March 9, 
2012, for a period ending not later than June 8, 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 the borders of the United States.
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.
    The House considered H.R. 915 on May 30, 2012, under 
Suspension of the Rules, and passed the measure by a \2/3\ roll 
call vote of 391 yeas and 2 nays (Roll No. 296).

      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 
operational 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 borders of the United States 
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.
    The Committee considered H.R.1299 on September 21, 2011, 
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 
10, 2011, as H. Rpt. 112-274.
    The House considered H.R. 1299 on May 30, 2012, under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means sent a letter 
to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing to 
waive consideration of H.R. 1299, the letter further requested 
the appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate Conference 
be convened. On June 5, 2012, the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee 
on Ways and Means acknowledging the jurisdictional concerns of 
the Committee on Ways and Means, and agreeing to support the 
appointment of Conferees.

        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
    H.R. 1505 prohibits the Secretaries of the Interior and 
Agriculture from taking action on public lands which impede the 
Border Patrol from conducting security activities under the 
direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security. In order to 
effectively secure the border, the Department of Homeland 
Security is provided to have immediate access to any public 
land managed by the Federal Government; including access to 
maintain and construct roads, construct a fence, use patrol 
vehicles, and set up monitoring equipment.
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.
    The Committee on Natural Resources reported H.R. 1505 to 
the House as H. Rpt. 112-448, Pt. I on April 17, 2012. The 
Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Homeland Security 
were subsequently discharged from further consideration of H.R. 
1505.

                            SECURE VISAS ACT

                               H.R. 1741

To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security and the 
Secretary of State to refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in 
the security or foreign policy interests of the United States, 
to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to review visa 
applications before adjudication, to provide for the immediate 
dissemination of visa revocation information, and for other 
purposes.
Summary
    H.R. 1741, also known as the Secure Visas Act, provides the 
Secretary of Homeland Security authority to refuse or revoke 
any visa to an alien or class of aliens if deemed necessary or 
advisable to protect the security interests of the United 
States. The legislation mandates inspection of all visa 
applications and supporting documentation before the 
adjudication of the application at the 20 highest-risk visa 
issuing diplomatic and consular posts, as determined by the 
Secretary, and authorizes the Secretary to assign employees to 
those diplomatic consular posts.
Legislative History
    H.R. 1741 was introduced in the House on May 5, 2011, by 
Mr. Smith of Texas and eight original cosponsors, and referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 1741 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security.
    The Committee on the Judiciary considered H.R. 1741 on June 
23, 2011, and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, 
amended, by a recorded vote of 17 yeas and 11 nays.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary on July 
13, 2011, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on 
the House Floor, the Committee on Homeland Security would waive 
its right to consider H.R. 1741. The letter further requested 
the appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate Conference 
be called. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on the 
Judiciary sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing to the waiving of consideration in 
order to expedite consideration.
    The Committee on the Judiciary reported H.R. 1741 to the 
House as H. Rpt. 112-441, Pt. I on March 8, 2012. Subsequently, 
the Committee on Homeland Security was discharged from further 
consideration of H.R. 1741.

    TO AMEND TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE, TO DIRECT THE ASSISTANT 
SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY (TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) 
 TO TRANSFER UNCLAIMED MONEY RECOVERED AT AIRPORT SECURITY CHECKPOINTS 
 TO UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCORPORATED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

                               H.R. 2179

To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant 
Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security 
Administration) to transfer unclaimed money recovered at 
airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, 
Incorporated, and for other purposes.
Summary
    This legislation directs the Transportation Security 
Administration (TSA) to transfer unclaimed money recovered at 
airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, 
Inc. for use in support of its airport centers. The legislation 
will support the continued efforts of the United Service 
Organizations, Inc. (USO) by providing funds to create a 
welcoming and comfortable atmosphere at airports for our 
dedicated military personnel and their families. Additionally, 
this bill also directs TSA to provide clothing assistance to 
homeless or needy veterans with unclaimed clothing recovered at 
airport security checkpoints.
Legislative History
    H.R. 2179 was introduced in the House on June 14, 2011, by 
Mr. Miller of Florida, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 2179 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
    On March 7, 2012, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security considered H.R. 2179 and reported the measure to the 
Full Committee with a favorable recommendation, without 
amendment, by voice vote.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 2179 on March 28, 2012, 
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, 
amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 2179 to the House on May 8, 
2012, as H. Rpt. 112-468.

              WMD PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.2356

To enhance homeland security by improving efforts to prevent, 
protect against, respond to, and recover from an attack with a 
weapon of mass destruction, and for other purposes.
Summary
    H.R. 2356 enhances homeland security by improving efforts 
to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an 
attack with a weapon of mass destruction (WMD), and for other 
purposes. The bill addresses the range of actions necessary to 
counter the WMD threat as identified through the Committee on 
Homeland Security's oversight work and the recommendations of 
the Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and 
Terrorism in its report, ``World At Risk.'' The approach is to 
include all aspects of the preparedness framework--prevention, 
protection, response, and recovery--for chemical, biological, 
radiological, and nuclear attacks and incidents.
Legislative History
111th Congress
    H.R. 5498 was introduced in the House on March 15, 2010, by 
Mr. Pascrell, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, Ms. Clarke, and Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of 
California and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the 
Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 5498 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
    On June 15, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a hearing on 
H.R. 5498, the ``WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Sara (Sally) T. 
Beatrice, PhD, Assistant Commissioner, Public Health 
Laboratory, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, City of 
New York; Randall S. Murch, PhD, Associate Director, Research 
Program Development, National Capital Region, Virginia 
Polytechnic Institute and State University; Robert P. Kadlec, 
MD, Vice President, Global Public Sector, PRTM Management 
Consulting; and Julie E. Fischer, PhD, Senior Associate, Global 
Health Security Program, Henry L. Stimson Center.
    On June 23, 2010, the Full Committee considered H.R. 5498 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by a recorded vote of 26 
yeas and 0 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 24).
    On November 17, 2010, the Chair of the House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security indicating that, in order to 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence would agree to not 
seek a sequential referral of H.R. 5498. On that same date, the 
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded and 
agreed to the waiving of the sequential referral and agreeing 
to request to seek appointments of Conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be convened. On November 18, 2010, the Chair 
of the Committee on Foreign Affairs sent a letter to the Chair 
of the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order 
to expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would waive consideration of H.R. 5498. On that same 
date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
acknowleding the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 5498 to 
the House on November 18, 2010, as H. Rept. 111-659, Pt. I.
    Subsequently, the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, and the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence were discharged from further consideration of H.R. 
5498.
    The referral of H.R. 5498 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on November 18, 2010, for a period ending 
not later than December 3, 2010. The referral of H.R. 5498 to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on December 
3, 2010, for a period ending not later than December 17, 2010. 
The referral of H.R. 5498 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on December 17, 2010, for a period ending 
not later than December 21, 2010.
112th Congress
    H.R. 2356 was introduced in the House on June 24, 2011, by 
Mr. Pascrell, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, and eight original cosponsors, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, and the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence. Within the Committee, H.R. 2356 was referred to 
the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, 
and Security Technologies and the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Preparedness, Response, and Communications.
    The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies and the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications from further consideration of H.R. 2356 on May 
9, 2012.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 2356 on May 9, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.

          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 reported to the Full Committee with a favorable 
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 2764 on March 28, 2012, 
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, 
amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 2764 to the House on May 8, 
2012, as H. Rpt. 112-466.
    The House considered H.R. 2764 on May 30, 2012, under 
Suspension of the Rules, and passed the measure by voice vote.

 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 provides metrics for programs 
operated by the Department of Homeland Security. In addition, 
H.R. 3116 clarifies authorities among various operating 
officers and policy offices in order to promote greater 
coordination among Departmental 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 cosponsors, 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 favorably reported to 
the House, amended, by a recorded vote of 20 yeas and 12 nays.
    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.

              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 
measure reported to the Full Committee with a favorable 
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 3140 on March 28, 2012, 
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, 
without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 3140 to the House on May 8, 
2012, as H. Rpt. 112-467.
    The House considered H.R. 3140 on May 30, 2012, under 
Suspension of the Rules, and passed the measure by voice vote.

TO DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO REFORM THE PROCESS FOR 
 THE ENROLLMENT, ACTIVATION, ISSUANCE, AND RENEWAL OF A TRANSPORTATION 
WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL (TWIC) TO REQUIRE, IN TOTAL, NOT MORE 
      THAN ONE IN-PERSON VISIT TO A DESIGNATED ENROLLMENT CENTER.

                                H.R.3173

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the 
process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal 
of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to 
require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a 
designated enrollment center.
Summary
    The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) 
program was created to ensure all individuals who require 
admittance into secure areas of regulated maritime facilities 
and vessels are properly vetted and do not pose a threat to 
maritime and supply chain security. Current TWIC requirements 
compel applicants go to an enrollment center twice to complete 
the application and confirm the biometric information embedded 
into the card. The Committee believes that this is an onerous 
burden for workers in the maritime industry, such as merchant 
vessel operators and truck drivers, who rely on obtaining the 
credential for employment.
    H.R. 3173 provides the Transportation Security 
Administration with the ability to streamline the process for 
TWIC application and require not more than one in-person visit.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3173 was introduced in the House on October 12, 2011, 
by Mr. Scalise, Mr. Young of Alaska, Mr. King of New York, Mr. 
Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Richmond, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 3173 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border 
and Maritime Security.
    The Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security was 
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3173 on May 9, 
2012.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 3173 on May 9, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.

  INTEGRATED PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.3563

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.
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 the 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.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 3563 on March 28, 2012, 
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, 
amended, by voice vote.

 TO REQUIRE THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO COMPLY WITH 
     THE UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT.

                          H.R. 3670 (S. 1990)

To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply 
with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights 
Act.
Summary
    This legislation amends the Aviation and Transportation 
Security Act (Pub. L. 107-71) to require the Transportation 
Security Administration (TSA) to be fully compliant with the 
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (Pub. 
L. 103-353). TSA has stated that current practice conforms to 
the requirements of H.R. 3670, the legislation would mandate 
this practice.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3670 was introduced in the House on December 14, 2011, 
by Mr. Walz of Minnesota, Mr. Bilirakis, and Mr. Owens, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and the 
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Within the Committee, H.R. 3670 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
    The Committee on Veterans' Affairs considered H.R. 3670 on 
April 27, 2012, and ordered the measure to be reported to the 
House by voice vote. The Committee on Veterans' Affairs 
reported H.R. 3670 to the House on May 18, 2012 as H. Rpt. 112-
487, Pt. I.
    The House considered H.R. 3670 on May 30, 2012, under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.

    S. 1990, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in 
the Senate on December 14, 2011, by Mr. Lieberman and six 
original co-sponsors, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

     PROMOTING AND ENHANCING CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION SHARING 
                       EFFECTIVENESS ACT OF 2011

                               H.R. 3674

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain 
improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for 
other purposes.
Summary
    This measure provides authority for the Department of 
Homeland Security to perform its current cybersecurity mission, 
provides personnel authority, authorizes the National 
Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center at the 
Department of Homeland Security and authorizes cybersecurity 
research and development activities.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3674 was introduced in the House on December 15, 2011, 
by Mr.Daniel E. Lungren of California and 11 original 
cosponsors, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
Reform, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the 
Committee on the Judiciary, and the House Permanent Select 
Committee on Intelligence. Within the Committee, H.R. 3674 was 
referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Security Technologies.
    On February 1, 2012, the Subcommittee considered H.R. 3674 
and ordered the measure reported to the Full Committee for 
consideration, with a favorable recommendation, amended, by 
voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3674 on 
April 18, 2012, and ordered the measure to be reported to the 
House with a favorable recommendation, amended, by a recorded 
vote of 16 yeas and 13 nays.
    On April 20, 2012, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent letters to the Chairs of the Committee on the 
Judiciary, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 
and the Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence requesting that, in order to expedite 
consideration on the House Floor, the Committees be discharged 
from further consideration of H.R. 3674. On that same date, the 
Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sent 
a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
agreeing to waive further consideration of H.R. 3674. The 
Chairs of the Committee on the Judiciary and the House 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence sent letters to the 
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on April 23, 2012, 
agreeing to waive further consideration of 
H.R. 3674.

     PUBLIC TRANSIT SECURITY AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT ACT

                                H.R.3857

To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to include as an eligible use the sustainment of 
specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement 
under the Transit Security Grant Program, and for other 
purposes.
Summary
    To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to include as an eligible use the sustainment of 
specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement 
under the Transit Security Grant Program, and for other 
purposes. The bill also authorizes $400 million for TSGP grants 
for each of fiscal years 2012 and 2013, except that no more 
than 50 percent of those funds in each of the fiscal years may 
be used for operational costs.
Legislative History
    H.R. 3857 was introduced in the House on January 31, 2012, 
by Mr. Turner of New York, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Rogers of 
Alabama, and Mr. Grimm, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 3857 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications and the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and 
Communications and the Subcommittee on Transportation Security 
were discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3857 on May 
9, 2012.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 3857 on May 9, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 3857 to the House on May 30, 
2012 as H. Rpt. 112-498.

                   GAUGING AMERICAN PORT SECURITY ACT

                                H.R.4005

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study 
and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United 
States and a plan to address them.
Summary
    H.R. 4005 provides for the Secretary of Homeland Security 
to conduct a study on the remaining gaps in port security. Not 
later than one year after the enactment of the bill, a 
classified report must be submitted to the Congress. This 
report should clearly prioritize the port security gaps and 
provide a plan to address them.
Legislative History
    H.R. 4005 was introduced in the House on February 9, 2012, 
by Ms. Hahn, and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 4005 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
    The Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security was 
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4005 on May 9, 
2012.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 4005 on May 9, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 4005 to the House on May 30, 
2012 as H. Rpt. 112-499.

                  BORDER TUNNEL PREVENTION ACT OF 2012

                           H.R.4119 (S. 1236)

To reduce the trafficking of drugs and to prevent human 
smuggling across the Southwest Border by deterring the 
construction and use of border tunnels.
Summary
    H.R. 4119 enhances the penalties of anyone who attempts or 
assists in the construction of a tunnel other passage that 
crosses the international border between the United States and 
another country with the intent of using the tunnel for 
smuggling. The legislation also encourages the Department of 
Homeland Security to continue outreach efforts to educate 
landowners and residents in areas along the border between the 
United Mexican States and the United States about cross-border 
tunnels and requests their assistance in combating tunnel 
construction.
    The Secretary of Homeland Security is also required to 
submit an annual report to Congress indicating the number of 
tunnels located, and efforts to prevent these means of 
smuggling.
Legislative History
    H.R. 4119 was introduced in the House on March 1, 2012, by 
Mr. Reyes, Mr. Dreier, Mr. Quayle, and Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 
and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means and the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 4119 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security.
    The Committee on the Judiciary considered H.R. 4119 on 
March 6, 2012, and ordered the measure to be reported to the 
House, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary on March 
15, 2012, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on 
the House Floor, the Committee would discharge itself from 
consideration of H.R. 4119. On that same date, the Chair of the 
Committee on the Judiciary sent a letter to the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security acknowledging the decision to 
forego consideration of 
H.R. 4119.
    The Committee on the Judiciary reported H.R. 4119 to the 
House on March 21, 2012, as H. Rpt. 112-418, Pt. I. 
Subsequently, the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee 
on Homeland Security were discharged from further 
consideration.
    The House considered H.R. 4119 under Suspension of the 
Rules on May 15, 2012, and on May 16, 2012 passed the bill by a 
two-thirds vote of 416 yeas and 4 nays (Recorded Vote No. 256).
    The Senate considered and passed H.R. 4119 on May 17, 2012, 
by unanimous consent.
    H.R. 4119 was presented to the President on May 29, 2012.

    S. 1236, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in 
the Senate on June 20, 2011, by Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Kyl, Ms. 
Landrieu, and Ms. McCaskill, and referred to the Senate 
Committee on the Judiciary.
    The Senate Committee on the Judiciary considered S. 1236 on 
December 15, 2011, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the Senate, without amendment. The Senate Committee on the 
Judiciary reported the measure on that same date, with no 
written report.
    The Senate passed S. 1236, without amendment, by unanimous 
consent on January 30, 2012.
    S. 1236 was received in the House and held at the Desk on 
January 31, 2012.

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 access by the 
United States 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 favorably 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 11 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 from further 
consideration of H. Res. 391, and agreed to the measure by 
voice vote.

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                 Oversight Activities of the Committee

                       CURRENT TERRORIST THREATS

    Since September 11, 2001, there have been over 50 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 
citizens of the United States. 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 112th Congress 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; February 17, March 30, and 
May 18, 2012, 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.
    The Chair of the Full Committee and the Chair of the 
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence sent a letter 
to the Secretary of State on March 30, 2012, requesting that 
the Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram be designated as a 
Foreign Terrorist Organization. On May 18, 2012, the Chair of 
the Full Committee and the Chair of the Subcommittee on 
Counterterrorism and Intelligence sent a follow-up letter to 
the Secretary of State regarding the Department of State's 
inaction on the designation of Boko Haram as a Foreign 
Terrorist Organization.

  PRESIDENTIAL BUDGET REQUESTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

                    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.

                         FY 2013 Budget Request

    On February 15, 2012, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``An Examination of the President's FY2013 Budget Request for 
the Department of Homeland Security.'' The Committee received 
testimony from Hon. Janet Napolitano, Secretary, Department of 
Homeland Security. 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 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 on-going 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.
    The Committee held the third in the series of 
radicalization hearings on July 27, 2011, ``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. The Chair 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.'' The Chair 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 advance of the hearing, joint House and Senate Committee 
staffs held a number of briefings with Government officials and 
experts from this field, including: A counterterror 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 hearing, the Committee also released a 
majority investigative report entitled ``Homegrown Terrorism: 
The Threat To Military Communities Inside The United States.'' 
Additionally, in light of the testimony received, Mr. King of 
New York and 12 original cosponsors introduced H.R. 5144 on 
April 27, 2012. This legislation allows members of the Armed 
Forces who were killed or wounded as a result of a terrorist 
attack on US soil to be eligible for the Award of the Purple 
Heart. Similar legislation, 
S. 2885, was introduced by Senator Lieberman on May 8, 2012.
    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 second requires the Director of the 
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center to report to the House 
and Senate Committees on its counter-violent extremism 
training.
    On December 14, 2011, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Department of Homeland Security and 
the White House for a briefing on the administration's 
Strategic implementation Plan (SIP) as part of its countering 
violent extremism strategy. On April 13, 2012, Committee staff 
met with individuals from DHS and the Federal Law Enforcement 
Training Center (FLETC) for a briefing on the CVE curriculum 
being developed and implemented at FLETC. Committee staff will 
continue to monitor this issue closely.
    On April 26, 2012, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a 
letter to the Deputy Attorney General expressing concerns over 
the FBI's revisions of its counterterror training curriculum. 
No reply has yet been received.

                  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 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 (TSA) 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.
    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.
    In response to these management difficulties, the Committee 
engaged in other oversight activities aimed at identifying and 
addressing waste, fraud, and abuse within the Department. The 
Chairs of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, 
and Communications and the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies sent a 
letter, on April 5, 2011, to the Secretary of Homeland Security 
requesting information on the procurement of detection systems 
for biological agents. 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 the 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.
    The Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and 
Management held a hearing on March 8, 2012, entitled 
``Eliminating Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and Duplication in the 
Department of Homeland Security.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Hon. James Gilmore III, Former Governor of 
Virginia and Chairman of the Congressional Advisory Panel to 
Assess Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving 
Weapons of Mass Destruction; Ms. Cathleen Berrick, Managing 
Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, Government 
Accountability Office; Mr. Charles K. Edwards, Acting Inspector 
General, Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. Scott Lilly, 
Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress.
    The Chair of the Full Committee and the Chair of the 
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
Security Technologies sent a letter on April 26, 2012, to the 
Comptroller General of the United States regarding the 
Department of Homeland Security's Protective Security Advisors. 
The letter requested that the Comptroller General address 
concerns over the general responsibilities of the Protective 
Security Advisors, the vulnerability assessments conducted, or 
the possibility of duplication with other Departmental 
components conducting separate vulnerability assessments.

                      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 still 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. Throughout the 112th Congress, 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 the attacks of 
September 11, 2001. 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. This hearing provided Committee Members with an 
opportunity to hear from State, local, and non-Governmental 
officials on their successes and challenges as they work to 
prepare for and respond to natural disasters and terrorist 
attacks.On February 8, 2012, the Chair of the Full Committee 
sent a letter to the Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, 
the Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, and Members 
of the Committee of Conference on H.R. 3630, the Middle Class 
Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 urging the inclusion of 
provisions allocating the D Block to public safety. H.R. 3630 
was signed into law on February 22, 2012 (Pub. L. 112-96). 
Title VI of the Act, Public Safety Communications and 
Electromagnetic Spectrum Action, reallocated the D Block 
spectrum to public safety, one of the Committee's primary goals 
in the 112th Congress.

                         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, the 
Chair of the Full Committee and Ms. Clarke of New York 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 on 
January 12, 2011.
    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.
    On February 7, 2012, Chair sent a letter to the General 
Counsel of the Department of Defense (DoD) regarding concerns 
about the disclosure of classified information to al-Qaeda 
detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While a response was 
received, the Committee is still awaiting the information 
requested.
    The Chair of the Full Committee sent a letter to the 
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on May 21, 
2012, requesting a full investigation of reported leaks of 
highly classified information regarding penetration of al-Qaeda 
in the Arabian Peninsula. The requested investigation was to 
include the Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense, 
the Department of Homeland Security, Federal law enforcement 
and the White House, including the National Security staff. The 
Chair of the Full Committee expressed concern with implications 
of the leaks including the lives of unique intelligence sources 
and other being jeopardized, the aborting of operations, and 
damage to critical intelligence relationships.

               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.

                      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 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.
    The Chair of the Full Committee sent two letters to the 
Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the 
Central Intelligence Agency on April 24, 2012 requesting more 
intelligence access and dissemination for first responders. No 
replies have yet been received.
    Committee staff received, and has requested further, 
briefings on the domestic threat of remote-controlled bombs, 
pursuant to a request by State and local police bomb squads for 
jammer technology.

                           AVIATION SECURITY

    On June 16, 2011, the Chair and Ranking Member of the Full 
Committee sent a letter to the Administrator of the 
Transportation Security Administration requesting more 
information regarding a recent report of racial profiling by 
Behavior Detection Officers at Newark Liberty International 
Airport.
    The Chair of the Full Committee and the Chair Subcommittee 
sent a letter on November 15, 2011, to the Assistant Secretary 
of Homeland Security for the Transportation Security 
Administration.

                        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 Counterterrorism and Intelligence sent a 
letter to the President requesting a strong and effective 
response to Iran's dangerous provocations.
    On March 21, 2012, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Iran, Hezbollah, and the Threat to the Homeland.'' The 
Committee received testimony from Mr. Mitchell Silber, 
Director, Intelligence Analysis, NYPD Intelligence Division, 
New York City Police Department; Mr. Michael A. Braun, Managing 
Partner, Spectre Group International, LLC.; Dr. Matthew Levitt, 
Director, Stein Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, 
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy; Mr. Christopher 
E. Swecker, Private Citizen, and Dr. Colin Kahl, Associate 
Professor, Georgetown University, Senior Fellow, Center for a 
New American Security.
    In advance of the hearing, Committee staff met with a 
number of experts on this issue, including representatives 
from, or formerly with, the following organizations: The 
Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of International 
Operations; the Center for Law and Counterterrorism at the 
Foundation for Defense of Democracies; the Office of the 
Secretary of Defense and an Assistant Director for Terrorism 
and Financial Intelligence at the U.S. Department of the 
Treasury; Georgetown University; the Council on Foreign 
Relations; the RAND Corporation; the Bipartisan Policy Center; 
and the Director of Central Intelligence.

             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 on-going 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.
    On February 2, 2012, staff requested an update from the 
Department of Defense's Inspector General on the investigation 
into leaks about the Osama bin Laden raid. To date, the 
Committee has not been briefed.
    On May 22, 2012, in response to a Freedom of Information 
Act request made by Judicial Watch, a Federal judge ordered the 
release of electronic communications regarding the cooperation 
of the Department of Defense and the Central Intelligence 
Agency with the filmmakers of the bin Laden movie. The Chair of 
the Full Committee sent letters on May 23, 2012, to the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and the Deputy Director 
of the CIA expressing concern over the central role 
Administration officials, including them, played in granting 
individuals without appropriate security clearances 
unprecedented access to classified and sensitive information. 
The Chair further expressed concern that leaks pertaining to 
the raid would jeopardize the capabilities of the Special 
Operations Forces to eliminate terrorist leaders who pose a 
threat to the U.S. Homeland and risk the safety of special 
operators and their families.

                             FUSION CENTERS

    In the aftermath of the information-sharing failures of 
September 11, 2001, State and local governments, working with 
the Department of Homeland Security, established a National 
Network of Fusion Centers to facilitate two-way threat 
information sharing and enhance counterterrorism partnerships 
and analysis. As part of the Committee's oversight, Committee 
staff visited 20 of the 77 fusion centers within the National 
Network, meeting with State and local law enforcement, 
intelligence analysts and other fusion center personnel, 
emergency managers, State homeland security advisors, 
Department of Homeland Security intelligence officers, reports 
officers, intelligence analysits, and regional directors, and 
Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel. Additionally, 
Committee staff attended the National Fusion Center Training 
Event held in Phoenix, Arizona in April 2012.

                   DETENTION OF AMERICAN CONTRACTORS

    The Chair of the Full Committee sent a letter to the Prime 
Minister of Iraq and the Secretary of State on December 21, 
2011, regarding three American contractors detained in Iraq. 
Their release was secured on December 27, 2011.
    On January 4, 2012, the Chair sent a letter to the 
Secretary of State regarding concerns over the Department's 
inadequate response to the detention of American contractors in 
Iraq. The Department of State replied on January 24, and 
subsequently a follow-up letter was sent on February 21, 2012, 
and a response was received on March 15, 2012.

                            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 Chair of the Full Committee sent 
letters to the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, the 
Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of State, and the 
Attorney General of the United States seeking an investigation 
into the roles of Anwar al-Awlaki, Eyad al-Rababah, and Daoud 
Chehazeh in facilitating the attacks of September 11, 2011.
    The Chair of the Full Committee and Committee staff 
received classified briefings in February and March 2012 from 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Anwar al-Awlaki's 
possible role in the attacks of September 11, 2001.
    On February 16, and March 15, 2012, the Chair of the Full 
Committee and the Committee Staff received classified briefings 
from the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Anwar al-Awlaki's 
possible role in the attacks of September 11.
    Committee staff met with lawyers from law firms 
representing clients on April 11, 2012, to discuss an on-going 
lawsuit against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over compensation 
for families of the 9/11 victims. In addition, Committee staff 
spoke with former Senator Bob Graham (who co-Chaired the Joint 
Intelligence Committee Inquiry into the 9/11 attacks) and 
former Senator Bob Kerry concerning unresolved aspects of the 
9/11 investigation.

                      UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

    On April 19, 2012, the Committee Chair initiated an 
investigation into an alleged incident involving United States 
Secret Service's personnel and foreign nationals in Cartagena, 
Colombia. The investigation is on-going.
    The Chair of the Full Committee sent a letter to the 
Director of the Secret Service on April 20, 2012, with 
questions relating to the alleged incident in Cartagena, 
Colombia. On May 1, 2012, the Committee received a response 
letter from the USSS.
    On May 4, 2012, Committee staff received a briefing from 
multiple representatives from the USSS and the Department of 
Homeland Security to provide additional information in response 
to the April 20 letter.
    The Chair of the Full Committee sent a letter to the 
Secretary of State on May 15, 2012, requesting that three State 
Department personnel on the ground in Colombia would be made 
available to the Committee for its investigation.

                      WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

    On June 1, 2012, the Committee on Homeland Security held a 
Member-Only briefing on the threat from weapons of mass 
destruction, including baseline assessments and any recent 
threat information on chemical, biological, radiological, and 
nuclear weapons. Representatives from the Central Intelligence 
Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, the 
National Counterterrorism Center, the National Guard Bureau of 
the Department of Defense, and the New York City Police 
Department were present to respond to Member questions.

                       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 
Oversight, 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; reviewed the Department of Homeland Security overseas 
presence, including port security; examined 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.

                   CODEL King (February 19-22, 2012)

    From February 19 through 22, 2012, the Chair of the Full 
Committee visited the United Kingdom as part of an effort to 
examine security and counterterror issues related to the 2012 
Summer Olympics. During the trip, the Full Committee Chair met 
with various intelligence and counterterrorism officials, 
including: The U.S. Ambassador to the Court of Saint James; a 
British Security Service official responsible for counterterror 
investigations (which included a tour of the Olympic site); the 
Director General of the British Security Service; the British 
Secret Intelligence Service; the Commissioner of the 
Metropolitan Police; officials from the U.S. Embassy in London; 
and member of the British Special Forces.

                 CODEL Rogers (March 31-April 6, 2012)

    From March 31 through April 6, 2012, the Chair of the 
Subcommittee on Transportation Security led a Congressional 
Delegation to the People's Republic of China, South Korea, and 
Japan, to examine critical transportation infrastructure and 
security in these countries, and gain an in-depth first-hand 
perspective on commercial and passenger transportation security 
issues that impact U.S. National security and the economy.

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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)
``An Examination of the President's FY 2013 Budget Request for 
        the Department of Homeland Security.'' February 15, 
        2012. (Serial No. 112-69)
``Iran, Hezbollah, and the Threat to the Homeland.'' March 21, 
        2012. (Serial No. 112-80)
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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    From January 2011 through the end of May 2012, the 
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
Security Technologies held 15 hearings, receiving testimony 
from 60 witnesses, and considered three 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 
cosponsors, 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.
    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. Referral of the bill to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on January 6, 
2012, for a period ending not later than January 20, 2012. 
Referral of the bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
was extended on January 20, 2012, for a period ending not later 
than March 1, 2012. Referral of the bill to the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce was extended on March 1, 2012, for a period 
ending not later than March 9, 2012. Referral of the bill to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on March 9, 
2012, for a period ending not later than June 8, 2012.

              WMD PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.2356

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

Summary

    H.R. 2356 enhances homeland security by improving efforts 
to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an 
attack with a weapon of mass destruction (WMD), and for other 
purposes. The bill addresses the range of actions necessary to 
counter the WMD threat as identified through the Committee on 
Homeland Security's oversight work and the recommendations of 
the Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and 
Terrorism in its report, ``World At Risk.'' The approach is to 
include all aspects of the preparedness framework--prevention, 
protection, response, and recovery--for chemical, biological, 
radiological, and nuclear attacks and incidents.

Legislative History

111th Congress
    H.R. 5498 was introduced in the House on March 15, 2010, by 
Mr. Pascrell, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, Ms. Clarke, and Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of 
California and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the 
Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 5498 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
    On June 15, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a hearing on 
H.R. 5498, the ``WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Sara (Sally) T. 
Beatrice, PhD, Assistant Commissioner, Public Health 
Laboratory, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, City of 
New York; Randall S. Murch, PhD, Associate Director, Research 
Program Development, National Capital Region, Virginia 
Polytechnic Institute and State University; Robert P. Kadlec, 
MD, Vice President, Global Public Sector, PRTM Management 
Consulting; and Julie E. Fischer, PhD, Senior Associate, Global 
Health Security Program, Henry L. Stimson Center.
    On June 23, 2010, the Full Committee considered H.R. 5498 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by a recorded vote of 26 
yeas and 0 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 24).
    On November 17, 2010, the Chair of the House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security indicating that, in order to 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence would agree to not 
seek a sequential referral of H.R. 5498. On that same date, the 
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded and 
agreed to the waiving of the sequential referral and agreeing 
to request to seek appointments of Conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be convened. On November 18, 2010, the Chair 
of the Committee on Foreign Affairs sent a letter to the Chair 
of the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order 
to expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would waive consideration of H.R. 5498. On that same 
date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
acknowleding the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 5498 to 
the House on November 18, 2010, as H. Rept. 111-659, Pt. I.
    Subsequently, the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, and the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence were discharged from further consideration of H.R. 
5498.
    The referral of H.R. 5498 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on November 18, 2010, for a period ending 
not later than December 3, 2010. The referral of H.R. 5498 to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on December 
3, 2010, for a period ending not later than December 17, 2010. 
The referral of H.R. 5498 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on December 17, 2010, for a period ending 
not later than December 21, 2010.
112th Congress
    H.R. 2356 was introduced in the House on June 24, 2011, by 
Mr. Pascrell, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, and eight original cosponsors, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, and the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence. Within the Committee, H.R. 2356 was referred to 
the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, 
and Security Technologies and the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Preparedness, Response, and Communications.
    The Chair discharged the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies and the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications from further consideration of H.R. 2356 on May 
9, 2012.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 2356 on May 9, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.

         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 5-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, 
establishes a toll-free hotline to report security violations, 
and requires 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.

     PROMOTING AND ENHANCING CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION SHARING 
                       EFFECTIVENESS ACT OF 2011

                               H.R. 3674

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain 
improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    This measure provides authority for the Department of 
Homeland Security to perform its current cybersecurity mission, 
provides personnel authority, authorizes the National 
Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center at the 
Department of Homeland Security and authorizes cybersecurity 
research and development activities.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3674 was introduced in the House on December 15, 2011, 
by Mr.Daniel E. Lungren of California and 11 original 
cosponsors, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
Reform, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the 
Committee on the Judiciary, and the House Permanent Select 
Committee on Intelligence. Within the Committee, H.R. 3674 was 
referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Security Technologies.
    On February 1, 2012, the Subcommittee considered H.R. 3674 
and ordered the measure reported to the Full Committee for 
consideration, with a favorable recommendation, amended, by 
voice vote.
    The Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 3674 on 
April 18, 2012, and ordered the measure to be reported to the 
House with a favorable recommendation, amended, by a recorded 
vote of 16 yeas and 13 nays.
    On April 20, 2012, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security sent letters to the Chairs of the Committee on the 
Judiciary, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 
and the Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence requesting that, in order to expedite 
consideration on the House Floor, the Committees be discharged 
from further consideration of H.R. 3674. On that same date, the 
Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform sent 
a letter to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
agreeing to waive further consideration of H.R. 3674. The 
Chairs of the Committee on the Judiciary and the House 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence sent letters to the 
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security on April 23, 2012, 
agreeing to waive further consideration of 
H.R. 3674.

   TO AUTHORIZE, ENHANCE, AND REFORM CERTAIN PORT SECURITY PROGRAMS 
  THROUGH INCREASED EFFICIENCY AND RISK-BASED COORDINATION WITHIN THE 
                    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

                               H.R. 4251

To authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security 
programs through increased efficiency and risk-based 
coordination within the Department of Homeland Security, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    The purpose H.R. 4251 is to expand and update the Security 
and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Act 
Pub.L. 109-347) by enhancing security measures overseas before 
threats reach U.S. shores, to foster a collaborative 
environment between Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. 
Coast Guard in sharing port security duties, and to leverage 
the maritime security work of trusted allies of the U.S. such 
as the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand.
    H.R. 4251 is based upon three fundamental themes: (1) 
Encouraging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components 
with shared jurisdiction to cooperate in maritime operations 
and partner with State and local law enforcement agencies to 
enhance the Nation's maritime security; (2) securing the supply 
chain through the use of risk-based methodology; and (3) 
finding cost savings through increased collaboration with 
international, Federal, State, and local partners.
    Key provisions in the bill include: (1) A Port Security 
Grant Program management provision that sets timelines for 
responses that DHS and the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) must provide in regards to Port Security Grant 
Applications; (2) authorizing the Coast Guard and Royal 
Canadian Mounted Police maritime Shiprider program, including 
funding of $2 million per year, which is the current level of 
funding for the program; (3) port security training program 
with accredidation from the Federal Law Enforcement Training 
Center; and (4) requiring DHS to publish its spending 
regulations regarding Transportation Worker Identification 
Credential readers and including a firm deadline of December 
31, 2014, for full deployment of readers.

Legislative History

    H.R. 4251 was introduced in the House on March 22, 2012, by 
Mrs. Miller of Michigan, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. 
McCaul, and Mr. Clarke of Michigan, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 4251 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security.
    The Subcommittee considered H.R.4251 on March 26, 2012, and 
favorably reported the measure to the Full Committee, amended, 
by voice vote.
    The Committee considered H.R. 4251 on June 6, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to the favorably reported to the House, 
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 Full Committee sent a 
letter to the Speaker of the House requesting a referral of 
H.R.908, the Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-
Terrorism Standards Act, which was 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. In addition, Committee staff will 
continue to monitor 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).
    In response to the contents of a leaked internal memo which 
revealed management and implementation problems within the 
CFATS program, on January 11, 2012, the Subcommittee held a 
bipartisan, bicameral staff briefing with program leadership on 
the contents of the memo and the Department's plan to address 
the issues contained therein.
    On February 8, 2012, the Subcommittee held a Member 
briefing on Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards 
(CFATS). Members were briefed on the challenges CFATS faces to 
its complete implementation, including those identified in a 
leaked internal memo by representatives from the National 
Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) of the U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security.
    In February 2012, the Chair of the Subcommittee sent two 
requests for study of the CFATS program to the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO). The first, sent on February 17, 
2012 requested an analysis of the chemical facility tiering 
process. The second was sent on February 28, 2012 and asked for 
analysis of the roles of unions and contractors in the employ 
of the CFATS program. Similar letters were sent from the Chair 
of the Subcommittee to the Undersecretary of the National 
Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD).
    In response to concerns about an Environmental Protection 
Agency (EPA) decision to post the locations and inventory of 
chemical facilities, the Chair of the Subcommittee sent a 
letter to the EPA Administrator questioning the decision. The 
potential rulemaking was subsequently abandoned.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on March 6, 2012, entitled 
``The Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Program: 
Addressing Its Challenges and Finding a Way Forward.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. Rand Beers, Under 
Secretary, National Protection and Programs Directorate, 
Department of Homeland Security; Ms. Penny J. Anderson, 
Director, Infrastructure Security Compliance Division, Office 
of Infrastructure Protection, Department of Homeland Security; 
Mr. David Wulf, Deputy Director, Infrastructure Security 
Compliance Division, Office of Infrastructure Protection, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Bill Allmond, Vice 
President, Government and Public Relations, Society of Chemical 
Manufacturers and Affiliates; Mr. Timothy J. Scott, Chief 
Security Officer and Corporate Director, Emergency Services and 
Security, Dow Chemical; and Mr. David L. Wright, President, 
American Federation of Government Employees Local 918. This 
hearing provided Members with information concerning the 
management and administration problems in the program. The 
Subcommittee further requested that the Department provide 
Members with a quarterly update on the progress of the program.
    During the month of April 2012 Committee staff had numerous 
meetings with private industry interests on the status and 
progress of the CFATS program. This included briefings and 
updates on industry's interactions with the Department and 
whether those interactions were within the spirit of the CFATS 
public-private partnership model. Other meetings were subject 
matter specific. Those included discussions on the status of 
the personnel surety component of CFATS and the disputed fuel 
mixtures rule.
    On May 31, 2012, the Subcommittee Members received an 
update on the status of the CFATS program. Representatives from 
the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) of the 
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) responded to Member 
concerns and provided an update on the progress CFATS' 
management has taken to correct management and personnel 
problems identified during March 6 Subcommittee hearing.

                   NUCLEAR REACTOR FACILITY SECURITY

    On March 11, 2011, an earthquake and tsunami struck Japan 
causing a 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. The lessons learned were applied to nuclear 
security activities in the United States as well as the 
appropriate role of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
of better preparing the nuclear sector for extreme events, 
including terrorist attacks.
    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, 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, Mr. King 
of New York and Mr. 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 nine 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 and 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.
    Committee staff observed the Securing the Cities (STC) 
full-scale exercise in New York City, New York (NYC) on April 
7, 2011. 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 City 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 cities in the United States. 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).'' The DNDO subsequently provided 
the Committee with information on how it is addressing the 
recommendations from NAS on the ASP program. On July 25, 2011, 
the DNDO Director notified the Committee of the termination of 
the ASP program and on August 9, 2011, the 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 Counter 
Proliferation 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. 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. 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, 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 FY2012. 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 United States. 
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 through 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, Austria.
    On December 13, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
from representatives from the Central Intelligence Agency to 
discuss possible chemical weapons in Syria.
    On February 21, 2012, Committee staff received a briefing 
from the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office on that agency's 
fiscal year 2013 budget request.
    Committee staff received a briefing from the Science and 
Technology Directorate on March 6, 2012, on the 2012 Site-
Specific Biosafety and Biosecurity Mitigation Risk Assessment 
for the National Bio and Agro-defense Facility.
    On March 19, 2012, the Chair of the Full Committee sent a 
letter to DNDO requesting detailed information on plans on 
distribution and deployment of Radiation Portal Monitors. DNDO 
and CBP jointly and responded on April 20, 2012.
    Committee staff were briefed by the Domestic Nuclear 
Detection Office on March 29, 2012, about their activities with 
respect to Department of Homeland Security and Department of 
Energy National laboratories. As a follow-up, staff were 
briefed on April 4, 2012 by the Department of Energy on the 
breadth of its laboratories, its funding processes for them, 
and its partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security 
in utilizing the labs.
    On April 24, 2012, Committee staff participated in the 1st 
Annual Global Nuclear Detection Architecture (GNDA) symposium. 
This symposium brought together all cooperating agencies and 
the first responder community to establish an integrated inter- 
and intra-agency plan for the GNDA.
    Committee staff visited DNDO headquarters on April 26, 
2012, and met with the Director to discuss the strategy, plans, 
and issues of the Office. Staff also received a tour of the 
DNDO Joint Analysis Center.
    On May 2, 2012, Committee staff attended the Domestic 
Preparedness meeting in New York City. The focus of this 
meeting was on nuclear preparedness of major urban areas and 
associated inter-agency coordination. The Secure the Cities 
program was highlighted as a successful model for equipping 
first responders for WMD prevention and preparedness.
    Committee staff received a briefing on the GNDA program, 
its accomplishments, and plans on May 15, 2012. . On May 16, 
Committee staff received a briefing from the Director of the 
DNDA on the Implementation Plan. This Plan, which was requested 
by the Committee, provides the programmatic details that 
support the implementation of the GNDA Strategic Plan.
    The Members of the Subcommittee received a classified 
threats briefing on June 1, 2012, and examined the current 
status of the potential threats to the homeland from weapons of 
mass destruction.

                            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 H.R. 3116, the ``Department of Homeland Security 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012,'' 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 to 
clarify that transportation providers who are already subject 
to a sufficient security program will be exempt from the 
ammonium nitrate regulations.
    During March 2012, Committee staff met with stakeholders 
regarding concerns with the Ammonium Nitrate program. Staff 
heard concerns about the administration of the program and how 
efforts to begin the regulatory process would be impacted by 
the issues with the CFATS program. On April 13, 2012, DHS 
leadership briefed staff from the Committee on Homeland 
Security and the Committee on Appropriations.
    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 8 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 FY2012 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.
    Additionally, on June 15, August 3, and August 9, 2011, 
Committee staff attended briefings with the S&T Directorate 
regarding issues including international collaborative research 
and development efforts; agriculture security activities; and 
approaches to protect against and mitigate damage to New York 
City's network of tunnels.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the 
Commonwealth of Australia on October 5, 2011, 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, S&T, 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, Government Accountability Office.
    The Subcommittee's detailed oversight of the activities of 
the Science and Technology Directorate continued with its bi-
weekly briefing series from Directorate officials. During the 
first half of 2012, representatives from DHS briefed staff on 
their work with the strategic investor In-Q-Tel, the Office of 
University Programs, the First Responder Group, the Office of 
National Laboratories, research to support the United States 
Secret Service, efforts to develop technologies to secure the 
commercial supply chain, international partnerships, and 
infrastructure protection and disaster management.
    On February 14, 2012, Committee staff received a briefing 
from the Science and Technology Directorate on its fiscal year 
2013 budget request.
    Committee staff received a briefing on March 1, 2012, from 
Pacific Northwest National Laboratories on the lab's biological 
and chemical defense work for the Department of Homeland 
Security.
    On March 16, 2012, Committee staff attended an open session 
of the National Academies of Science Committee on the 
Evaluation of the Updated Site-Specific Risk Assessment for the 
National Bio and Agro-defense Facility.
    Committee staff received a briefing on April 4, 2012, from 
the directors of the DHS Centers of Excellence. This provided 
an opportunity to better understand the role that universities 
play in the DHS S&T strategy, and the relationships with 
industry and National laboratories.
    Committee staff were briefed on April 17, 2012, about the 
overall S&T Directorate strategy by the Deputy Under Secretary 
for Science and Technology.
    Committee staff received numerous briefings from the 
Department of Energy National Laboratories that work with the 
Department of Homeland Security in preparation for the hearing 
and for general oversight purposes.
    On April 19, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``The DHS and DOE National Labs: Finding Efficiencies and 
Optimizing Outputs in Homeland Security Research and 
Development.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. 
Daniel M. Gerstein, Deputy Under Secretary for Science and 
Technology, Department of Homeland Security; Dr. Huban Gowadia, 
Deputy Director, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, Department 
of Homeland Security; Dr. Daniel Morgan, Specialist in Science 
and Technology Policy, Resources, Sciences, and Industry 
Division, Congressional Research Service; Ms. Jill Hruby, Vice 
President, International, Homeland and Nuclear Security, Sandia 
National Laboratories; and Dr. Michael Robert Carter, Senior 
Scientist, National Ignition Facility and Photon Science 
Directorate, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
    On April 25, 2012, Committee staff received a briefing from 
the National Institute of Standards and Technology of the 
Department of Commerce in preparation for the joint 
subcommittee hearing on first responder technologies.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications and the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies held a 
joint hearing on May 9, 2012, entitled, ``First Responder 
Technologies: Ensuring a Prioritized Approach for Homeland 
Security Research and Development.'' The Subcommittees received 
testimony from Dr. Robert Griffin, Director of First Responder 
Programs, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of 
Homeland Security; Ms. Mary H. Saunders, Director, Standards 
Coordination Office, National Institute of Standards and 
Technology; Chief Edward Kilduff, Chief of Department, New York 
City Fire Department, New York City, New York; Ms. Annette 
Doying, Director, Office of Emergency Management, Pasco County, 
Florida; and Ms. Kiersten Todt Coon, President and CEO, Liberty 
Group Ventures.

                       SAFETY ACT IMPLEMENTATION

    The Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective 
Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act), (6 USC. 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.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on May 26, 2011, 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 and 
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 after the May 26 hearing. Topics discussed 
included: Progress of the SAFETY Act 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. The Subcommittee has continues these 
briefings every three months throughout the 112th Congress.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on March 16, 2011, 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.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on April 15, 2011, 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. The Department is the primary agency in coordinating the 
protection of privately owned critical infrastructure and it is 
important for the Committee to understand how the Department 
performs this mission. This hearing focused on how the 
Department interacts with those owners and operators of 
critical infrastructure.
    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. 
This hearing examined an Administration proposal for 
cybersecurity and that proposal's impact on the Department of 
Homeland Security and the owners and operations of critical 
infrastructure."
    The Subcommittee Chair received a classified cybersecurity 
operations briefing on July 14, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff received a briefing on September 9, 2011, 
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 the Acting 
Deputy Under Secretary for National Protection and Programs 
Directorate.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on October 6, 2011, 
entitled ``Cloud Computing: What are the Security 
Implications?'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. 
Richard Spires, Chief Information Officer, 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 and Information 
Technology, and Chief Information Officer, Clemson University; 
and Mr.John Curran, Chief Executive Officer, American Registry 
of Internet Numbers.
    Committee staff received a series of briefings on October 
14, November 8, and November 10, 2011, on issues including: The 
National Critical Infrastructure Protection Program; the United 
States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT); and the 
Office of Federal Network Security.
    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.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on December 6, 2011, 
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 and Technology, Center for Democracy and 
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's 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.
    Committee staff visited the House of Representatives mail 
facility in Capitol Heights, Maryland on April 26, 2011. 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's 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. The GAO initiated the investigation 
and is expected to issue a report later in 2012.
    The Subcommittee Chair requested the GAO study of the 
Department of Homeland Security's ability to identify and 
resolve cross-sector dependencies on May 24, 2011. 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 discuss this matter.
    From June 7 through 11, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff received a briefing on June 7, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff received a briefing on June 15, 2011, from 
the Department on special events risk assessment and 
prioritization process. Department 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.
    Committee staff received a briefing on June 16, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff visited The University of Maryland Center 
for Critical Infrastructure Sensor Networks on July 29, 2011. 
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.
    Committee staff conducted a site visit to the Port of 
Baltimore on August 30, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff received a briefing on November 3, 2011, 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 an overview of activities, 
legal authorities, and to visit the DoD--National Security 
Agency Joint Operations Center.
    The Subcommittee held a Member briefing on the present and 
evolving threat to dam security on December 13, 2011. 
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.
    Committee staff conducted a site visit with the DHS Science 
and Technology Directorate to examine a tunnel plug project 
demonstration on January 25, 2012. The demonstration was an 
opportunity to learn about a new approach to halting flood 
waters in the event of a natural or technological disaster to 
preserve lives and infrastructure.
    Committee staff received briefings on solar weather and 
electromagnetic pulse impacts from DHS/FEMA, the private 
sector, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. The 
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the 
University Consortium for Atmospheric Research provided staff 
with an overview of its work on solar weather and a view of 
current threats on March 22, 2012.
    On April 10, 2012, the Chair of the Full Committee and the 
Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to the GAO requesting a study 
of the Department of Homeland Security's Protective Security 
Advisor (PSA) Program. The request asks that GAO identify 
redundancies between the efforts of PSAs and other similar 
representatives of the Department. It also requires a look at 
consistency and continuity of communications and information 
sharing within the Department and with critical infrastructure 
owners and operators. The Protective Security Advisor program 
is designed to provide owners and operators of critical 
infrastructure with subject matter expertise on vulnerability 
mitigation and infrastructure protection.

                       FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE

    The Federal Protective Service (FPS) is a vital component 
within the Department of Homeland Security. The mission of the 
FPS in securing Government buildings and its occupants is 
critical to protecting thousands of Governmental 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 
the 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.
    The Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) on March 8, 2011, requesting a 
review of FPSs 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.
    The Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to GAO on May 23, 
2011, 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 on-going concerns.
    Committee staff met with representatives from GAO on 
November 10, 2011, to discuss on-going work done at the request 
of the Committee as well as preliminary findings.
    On November 16, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair sent letters 
to the GAO requesting an assessment of the adequacy the 
evacuation plans of Federal facilities; and an assessment of 
how facility security risk assessments are conducted across the 
Government.
    Committee staff met with the Deputy Director of FPS on 
February 14, 2012, to receive a briefing on the President's FY 
2013 budget request.
    Committee staff met with representatives from GAO on 
February 27, 2012, to discuss on-going work done at the request 
of the Committee as well as preliminary findings.
    Committee staff received a briefing from the FPS Director 
on February 29, 2012, regarding efforts by the FPS to develop 
an interim risk management tool, training and certifications 
for contract guards, and progress made toward implementing GAO 
recommendations.
    On May 15, 2012, Committee staff received a briefing from 
the Deputy Director of FPS regarding the agency's role in 
providing perimeter security for Federal buildings, and role 
FPS played during the 2012 NATO Summit in Chicago.

                         IRANIAN CYBER THREATS

    On April 26, 2012, the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
Intelligence and the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies held a 
joint hearing entitled ``Iranian Cyber Threat to the U.S. 
Homeland.'' The Subcommittees received testimony from Mr. Frank 
J. Cilluffo, Associate Vice President and Director, Homeland 
Security Policy Institute, The George Washington University; 
Mr. Ilan Berman, Vice President, American Foreign Policy 
Council; and Mr. Roger Caslow, Executive Cyberconsultant, Suss 
Consulting.

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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. 2356, 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)
``The Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Program: 
        Addressing Its Challenges and Finding a Way Forward.'' 
        March 6, 2012. (Serial No. 112-76)
``The DHS and DOE National Labs: Finding Efficiencies and 
        Optimizing Outputs in Homeland Security Research and 
        Development.''  April 19, 2012. (Serial No. 112-88)
``Iranian Cyber Threat to the U.S. Homeland.'' Joint with the 
        Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. 
        April 26, 2012. (Serial No. 112-88)
``First Responder Technologies: Ensuring a Prioritized Approach 
        for Homeland Security Research and Development.'' May 
        9, 2012. Joint with the Subcommittee on Emergency 
        Preparedness, Response, and Communications. (Serial No. 
        112-93)
                Subcommittee on Transportation Security

                    Mike Rogers,  Alabama, Chairman

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

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    From January 2011 through the end of May 2012, the 
Subcommittee on Transportation Security held 15 hearings, 
receiving testimony from 93 witnesses, and considered five 
measures.

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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee


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



                       Pub. L. 112-86 (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 two-thirds 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 agree 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.
    H.R. 1801 was presented to the President on December 23, 
2011, and on January 3, 2012, was signed into law as Public Law 
112-86.

      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 Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security was discharged 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 and Applications, 
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute; Ms.Jeanne M. Olivier, 
A.A.E., Assistant Director, Aviation Security and 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 
and 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 favorably 
reported to the Full Committee, amended, by voice vote.

    TO AMEND TITLE 49, UNITED STATES CODE, TO DIRECT THE ASSISTANT 
SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY (TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION) 
 TO TRANSFER UNCLAIMED MONEY RECOVERED AT AIRPORT SECURITY CHECKPOINTS 
 TO UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCORPORATED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

                               H.R. 2179

To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant 
Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security 
Administration) to transfer unclaimed money recovered at 
airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, 
Incorporated, and for other purposes.

Summary

    This legislation directs the Transportation Security 
Administration (TSA) to transfer unclaimed money recovered at 
airport security checkpoints to United Service Organizations, 
Inc. for use in support of its airport centers. The legislation 
will support the continued efforts of the United Service 
Organizations, Inc. (USO) by providing funds to create a 
welcoming and comfortable atmosphere at airports for our 
dedicated military personnel and their families. Additionally, 
this bill also directs TSA to provide clothing assistance to 
homeless or needy veterans with unclaimed clothing recovered at 
airport security checkpoints.

Legislative History

    H.R. 2179 was introduced in the House on June 14, 2011, by 
Mr. Miller of Florida, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 2179 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
    On March 7, 2012, the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security considered H.R. 2179 and reported the measure to the 
Full Committee with a favorable recommendation, without 
amendment, by voice vote.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 2179 on March 28, 2012, 
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, 
amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 2179 to the House on May 8, 
2012, as H. Rpt. 112-468.

    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 (TSA) 
to carry out its mission of securing the Nation's 
transportation systems. The bill specifically aims to 
streamline and improve programs and address key issues at TSA 
by increasing accountability, transparency, and reducing waste 
and ineffiecncies.

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.

 TO REQUIRE THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO COMPLY WITH 
     THE UNIFORMED SERVICES EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ACT.

                          H.R. 3670 (S. 1990)

To require the Transportation Security Administration to comply 
with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights 
Act.

Summary

    This legislation amends the Aviation and Transportation 
Security Act (Pub. L. 107-71) to require the Transportation 
Security Administration (TSA) to be fully compliant with the 
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (Pub. 
L. 103-353). TSA has stated that current practice conforms to 
the requirements of H.R. 3670, the legislation would mandate 
this practice.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3670 was introduced in the House on December 14, 2011, 
by Mr. Walz of Minnesota, Mr. Bilirakis, and Mr. Owens, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and the 
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Within the Committee, H.R. 3670 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
    The Committee on Veterans' Affairs considered H.R. 3670 on 
April 27, 2012, and ordered the measure to be reported to the 
House by voice vote. The Committee on Veterans' Affairs 
reported H.R. 3670 to the House on May 18, 2012 as H. Rpt. 112-
487, Pt. I.
    The House considered H.R. 3670 on May 30, 2012, under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.

    S. 1990, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in 
the Senate on December 14, 2011, by Mr. Lieberman and six 
original co-sponsors, and referred to the Senate Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

     PUBLIC TRANSIT SECURITY AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT ACT

                                H.R.3857

To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to include as an eligible use the sustainment of 
specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement 
under the Transit Security Grant Program, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to include as an eligible use the sustainment of 
specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement 
under the Transit Security Grant Program, and for other 
purposes. The bill also authorizes $400 million for TSGP grants 
for each of fiscal years 2012 and 2013, except that no more 
than 50 percent of those funds in each of the fiscal years may 
be used for operational costs.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3857 was introduced in the House on January 31, 2012, 
by Mr. Turner of New York, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Rogers of 
Alabama, and Mr. Grimm, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 3857 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications and the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and 
Communications and the Subcommittee on Transportation Security 
were discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3857 on May 
9, 2012.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 3857 on May 9, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 3857 to the House on May 30, 
2012 as H. Rpt. 112-498.

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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 Osama 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.
    The Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to the Assistant 
Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration on 
February 17, 2011, 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.
    The Chair of the Full Committee and the Chair of the 
Subcommittee sent a letter on November 15, 2011, to the 
Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for the Transportation 
Security Administration. On December 8, 2011, TSA provided the 
Committee with a classified response.
    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.
    On June 4, 2012, the Members of the Subcommittee conducted 
a site visit to Chicago, Illinois, to receive a briefing and 
examine security at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport. 
The site visit included a briefing and tour of the surface 
transportation systems connected to the airport.

                           AIR CARGO SECURITY

    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 but has not the Implementing Recommendation of the 9/11 
Commission Act (Pub. L. 110-53) mandate to screen 100 percent 
of domestic air cargo. The Subcommittee continues to discuss 
with private sector stakeholders and the TSA methods to improve 
security in a risk based manner, 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 and 
Justice Issues, Government Accountability Office. The purpose 
of this hearing was to examine air cargo security including: 
On-going challenges for securing inbound cargo on international 
passenger flights; TSA's efforts to develop screening measures 
in collaboration with industry and foreign partners; and the 
technology available to conduct those screening measures.
    On February 28, 2012, the Subcommittee held a Member 
briefing on the progress of securing inbound air cargo. Members 
received an update from the Transportation Security 
Administration and industry representatives.

            TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL

    The Subcommittee conducted oversight of 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.'' The GAO 
provided this report on May 10, 2011 [GAO-11-657].
    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.
    In the 112th Congress, 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 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.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on June 2, 2011, 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.
    Members of the Subcommittee received a briefing on June 14, 
2011, 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 met with various 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.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on July 12, 2011, 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 and Operations, American 
Association of Railroads; Mr.Martin Rojas, Vice President, 
Security and 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 and 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.
    The Subcommittee held a classified Member-only briefing on 
July 20, 2011, to examine 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 Chair of the Subcommittee 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 the Nation's airports. 
The TSA provided a response to the Subcommittee on November 10, 
and December 12, 2011.
    The Chair of the Subcommittee sent a letter to the 
Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security on 
November 2, 2011, regarding the recent allegations of perimeter 
security breaches at one of the Nation's largest airports. The 
Inspector General provided the Committee with a classified 
report in February 2012 on this issue.
    On November 30, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair and Mr. 
Farenthold sent a letter to the Administrator of the TSA 
requesting more information about TSA's use of storage 
facilities nation-wide. In response, representatives from TSA 
met with the Subcommittee Chair and Mr. Farenthold to discuss 
the use of storage facilities.
    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.
    The Subcommittee Members received a classified briefing on 
March 21, 2012, updating them on the concerns raised at the 
December 8, 2011, hearing. Members were provided an update by 
representatives from the Government Accountability Office.
    Members of the Subcommittee conducted a site visit on 
February 6, 2012, to Washington Dulles International Airport. 
Members had the opportunity to observe the cargo and baggage 
screening facilities, the Transportation Security Operations 
Center (TSOC), and the Transportation Security Administration's 
pilot program to test Credential Authentication Technology 
Boarding Pass Scanning System (CAT/BPSS). On May 30, 2012, 
Members of the Subcommittee conducted a site visit to TSA's 
system integrity facility to receive a demonstration and 
addtional detailes of CAT/BPSS.
    On February 7 and 16, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Screening Partnership Program: Why is a Job-
Creating, Public-Private Partnership Meeting Resistance at 
TSA?'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. John S. 
Pistole, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Mark VanLoh, A.A.E., 
Director, Aviation Department, Kansas City International 
Airport; Stephen D. Amitay, Esq., Federal Legislative Counsel, 
National Association of Security Companies; and Mr. John Gage, 
National President, American Federation of Government 
Employees. The purpose of this hearing was to examine the TSA 
Screening Partnership Program (SPP) and discuss TSA's ability 
to make responsible contracting decisions, while ensuring that 
taxpayer dollars are not wasted. On March 1, 2012, the Chair of 
the Subcommittee sent a letter to TSA following up on questions 
raised at this hearing. The Subcommittee recived a response on 
March 28, 2012.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on February 16, 2012, 
entitled ``Last Line of Defense: the Federal Air Marshal 
Service 10 Years After 9/11.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. Robert S. Bray, Assistant Administrator for 
Law Enforcement, Director, Federal Air Marshal Service, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Michael Novak, Assistant Administrator, Training 
and Workforce Engagement, Transportation Security 
Administration, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Roderick 
J. Allison, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Law Enforcement, 
Deputy Director, Federal Air Marshal Service, Transportation 
Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security; and 
Mr. Charles K. Edwards, Acting Inspector General, Office of the 
Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security. The purpose 
of this hearing was to assess the continued value and impact of 
the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) on aviation security; 
learn about changes to FAMS as a result of the Transportation 
Security Administration's recent internal reorganization; and 
discuss the impact of the President's FY 2013 budget request.
    On March 28, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Rightsizing TSA Bureaucracy and Workforce Without 
Compromising Security.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Mr. David Nicholson, Assistant Administrator, Finance and 
Administration and Chief Financial Officer, Transportation 
Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. 
Christopher L. McLaughlin, Assistant Administrator, Security 
Operations, Transportation Security Administration, Department 
of Homeland Security; Mr. Sean J. Byrne, Assistant 
Administrator, Human Capital, Transportation Security 
Administration; Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. James 
G. Duncan, Assistant Administrator, Professional 
Responsibility, Transportation Security Administration, 
Department of Homeland Security. The purpose of this hearing 
was to examine the large number of Full Time Equivalent 
employees at the Transportation Security Administration, 
despite a net decrease in the number of passengers traveling 
each year in the United States.
    Members of the Subcommittee received a classified briefing 
on April 25, 2012, on passenger screening technology at the 
Nation's airports.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on May 16, 2012, entitled 
``Access Control Point Breaches at Our Nation's Airports: 
Anomalies or Systemic Failures?'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. John P. Sammon, Assistant Administrator, 
Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Charles K. Edwards, Acting Inspector General, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Mark Crosby, Chief of 
Public Safety and Security, Portland International Airport, 
testifying on behalf of the American Association of Airport 
Executives; Captain Sean P. Cassidy, First Vice President, Air 
Line Pilots Association, International; and Mr. William Swift, 
Chairman, Airport Minority Advisory Council. The purpose of 
this hearing was to discuss with TSA and its partners recent 
breaches of security at airports across the country. 
Additionally, this hearing examined coordination across all 
entities with respect to the background checks that airports 
and airline workers are subject to, and assessed whether those 
background checks are sufficient.
    On May 17, 2012, the Chair and Ranking Member of the 
Subcommittee sent a letter to the Administrator of the 
Transportation Security Administration regarding testimony 
received at the May 16 hearing and recent Department of 
Homeland Security Inspector General report entitled 
``TransportationSecurity Administration's Efforts to Identify 
and Track Breaches at Our Nation's Airports'' [OIG-12-80].

                         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 
from September, receiving testimony from Mr.Marc A. Pearl, 
President and CEO, Homeland Security and Defense Business 
Council; Mr.Scott Boylan, Vice President and 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.
    The Subcommittee continued its examination on November 3, 
2011, with a 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. This seriesr of hearings provided Members an 
opportunity to examine innovaticve solutions to technology 
procurement challenges at TSA, an agency that expends 
significant funds each year on developing, purchasing, and 
maintaining screening technology. The TSA is by far the largest 
purchaser of detection equipment for the Department, with over 
$2 billion in inventories in 2012, representing 66 percent of 
the Department's assets according to a recent DHS Inspector 
General report.
    The Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to the Government 
Accountability Office on February 22, 2012, requesting to be a 
co-requestor of a report on the Transportation Security 
Administration's National Explosives Detection Canine Program. 
The GAO is initiating a review, and a report is expected to be 
issued in 2012.

         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.

              AVIATION SECURITY EFFORTS IN FOREIGN NATIONS

    On March 22, 2012, the Subcommittee held a Member briefing 
on the delayed Rule for Aircraft Repair Station Security. 
Representatives from the Transportation Security Administration 
(TSA) and industry representatives were present to respond to 
Member questions.
    On March 27, 2012, the Chair of the Subcommittee and Mr. 
Walberg sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security 
regarding the delayed rulemaking for Aircraft Repair Station 
Security. On May 4, 2012, the Subcommitte received a response.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on April 7, 2011, 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 4, 2012, the Subcommitte received 
a response.
    On May 8, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Building Secure Partnerships in Travel, Commerce, and Trade 
with the Asia-Pacific Region.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. John Halinski, Assistant Administrator, 
Office of Global Strategies, Transportation Security 
Administration, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Mark 
Koumans, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of International 
Affairs, Department of Homeland Security; Hon. Hans G. Klemm, 
Economic Coordinator, U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific 
Economic Cooperation, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, 
U.S. Department of State; Mr. Gary E. Wade, Vice President 
Security, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., testifying on 
behalf of the Cargo Airline Association; Ms. Dorothy Reimold, 
Assistant Director, Security and Travel Facilitation, 
International Air Transport Association; Mr. Roger Dow, 
President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Travel Association; 
and Mr. Michael C. Mullen, Executive Director, Express 
Association of America. The purpose of this hearing was to 
discuss the economic and security ties between the United 
States and Asia; the Department of Homeland Security's work in 
Asia, including air cargo security; and information sharing 
both amongst the Department and its private sector partners, 
and amongst the Nation's public and private sector entities and 
their Asia-Pacific counterparts.
    On May 31, 2012, the Subcommittee on Oversight, 
Investigations, and Management, and the Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security held a joint Member briefing on the 
Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) coordination on 
aviation security with foreign countries. Representatives from 
TSA were present to respond to Member questions.

                    SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

    From May 14 through 15, 2012, the Subcommittee conducted a 
Member site visit to New York City, New York. Members examined 
security issues including tours of the Jamaica Station Transit 
Hub, Red Hook Container Terminal, Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, New 
York Police Department Lower Manhattan Security Initiative, 9/
11 Memorial, Ground Zero and Port Authority Trans-Hudson 
Station. The Members also received a rail security briefing on-
board Amtrak.
    On May 31, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``TSA's Surface Inspection Program: Strengthening Security or 
Squandering Scant Resources?'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Chief John O'Connor, Amtrak Police Department; 
Mr. Skip Elliott, Vice President, Public Safety and 
Environment, CSX; Mr. Philip L. Byrd Sr., President, Bulldog 
Hiway Express, testifying on behalf of the American Trucking 
Associations; Mr. William C. Blankenship, Chief Operating 
Officer, Greyhound Lines, Inc.; and Mr. Doug Morris, Director, 
Safety and Security Operations, Owner-Operator Independent 
Drivers Association. This hearing provided Members an 
opportunity to examine the Surface Transportation Security 
Inspection Program, and whether the budget for this program 
would be more wisely spent on other surface transportation 
security initiatives, such as the Transit Security Grant 
Program; the canine explosives detection team funding; or TSA's 
other surface transportation security initiatives. Stakeholder 
concerns with the program were discussed, as well as other 
surface transportation-related issues.

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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 FY2012 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)
``Screening Partnership Program: Why is a Job-Creating, Public-
        Private Partnership Meeting Resistance at TSA?'' 
        February 7, 16, 2012. (Serial No. 112-69)
``Last Line of Defense: the Federal Air Marshal Service 10 
        Years After 9/11.''  February 16, 2012. (Serial No. 
        112-71)
``Rightsizing TSA Bureaucracy and Workforce Without 
        Compromising Security.'' March 28, 2012. (Serial No. 
        112-82)
``Building Secure Partnerships in Travel, Commerce, and Trade 
        with the Asia-Pacific Region.'' May 8, 2012. (Serial 
        No. 112-92)
``Access Control Point Breaches at Our Nation's Airports: 
        Anomalies or Systematic Failures.'' May 16, 2012. 
        (Serial No. 112-94)
``TSA's Surface Inspection Program: Strengthening Security or 
        Squandering Scant Recources?'' May 31, 2012. (Serial 
        No. 112-98)
       Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management

                  Michael T. McCaul,  Texas, Chairman

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

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    From January 2011 through the end of May 2012, the 
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management held 
17 hearings, receiving testimony from 86 witnesses.

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                Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee


                    WAR AGAINST MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS

    Violence in the United Mexican States' war against drug 
trafficking organizations has escalated in recent years. As a 
result, the drug-related violence along the Mexican side of the 
United States-Mexican 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 the Nation's efforts to 
assist Mexico in the establishment of the rule of law and to 
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 and 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 11 hearing, the Subcommittee Chair sent a 
letter to the Government Accountability Office requesting among 
other things an audit of the Merida Initiative. The GAO is 
investigating this issue and plans to issue a report later in 
2012.
    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 Nation'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.

                             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.
    The Subcommittee Chair met with representatives of the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) on March 11, 2011, 
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.
    The Subcommittee Chair met with the Acting Inspector 
General of the Department of Homeland Security on April 13, 
2011, to receive a briefing on what the Office of Inspector 
General had in plan for future investigations.
    On February 9, 2012, the Subcommittee hosted a Member 
briefing on the Department's management goals and priorities 
for 2012. Topics covered during the briefing, led by the Under 
Secretary for Management, included strengthening the 
Department's acquisition process, contracting duplication, a 
simplified budget structure, improper payments, and progress 
made on the Department's ``qualified'' audit opinion.
    The Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to the Comptroller 
General of the United States on April 24, 2012, requesting to 
be a co-requester of two reports GAO is preparing on the 
Department of Homeland Security's Office of Policy and 
intelligence analysis capabilities at the request of the Senate 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    Committee staff received briefings from the Department's 
Chief Human Capital Officer, the Chief Procurement Officer, the 
Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Administrative Officer, 
Chief Learning Officer, and the Chief Information Officer.
    On May 30, 2012, the Chair and Ranking Members of the 
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Management and 
the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security sent a letter 
to the GAO requesting a review of the Department's Trusted 
Traveler programs to include the extent to which these programs 
have improved the facilitation of commerce and trade across 
U.S. borders, their impact on security, the effectiveness of 
the application process, and how the Department measures the 
programs' performance.

                       DHS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 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 how well the Department is managing at-risk investments, 
and the second, asked GAO 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. The GAO has initiated an investigation and 
intends to issue a report on the findings later in 2012.

                     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 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 efforts to deny safe haven to 
terrorists. DOS has identified only a few efforts that it 
funds, but does not include other Federal 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 
United States and what the Department of Homeland Security--
working in conjunction with other Federal Government agencies--
is doing to combat this threat. On June 3, 2011, the 
Subcommittee held the 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 and 
Combating Terrorism, Office of Special Operations/Low-Intensity 
Conflict and 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. The GAO has initiated 
an investigation and intends to issue a report on its findings 
later in 2012.
    Additionally, on March, 21, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair 
sent a letter to the Comptroller General asking to be a co-
requester of a report that the Government Accountability Office 
is preparing on the Department of Homeland Security's 
acquisition policy at the request of the Senate Committee on 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The GAO has 
initiated an investigation and intends to issue a report on the 
findings later in 2012.

                          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. The GAO has initiated an investigation and intends 
to issue a report on the findings later in 2012.
    In a continued effort to examine the problem of low morale 
within the Department, on March 22, 2012, the Subcommittee held 
a hearing entitled ``Building One DHS: Why is Employee Morale 
Low?'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Admiral Thad 
Allen (Ret.), Senior Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton; Ms. 
Catherine Emerson, Chief Human Capital Officer, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr. David Maurer, Director, Homeland 
Security and Justice Team, Government Accountability Office; 
Mr. Max Stier, President and CEO, The Partnership for Public 
Service; and Dr. Jeff T. H. Pon, Chief Human Resources Officer, 
Society for Human Resource Management.
    Following the hearing, the Subcommittee chair sent a letter 
to the Secretary of Homeland Security on May 17, 2012, 
encouraging the Department to work with stakeholders, 
leadership, and DHS employees to adopt a robust plan to improve 
morale within the agency.

                      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. At this time, no response has been 
received by the Committee.

                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.
    On March 29, 2012, officials from DHS and the General 
Services Administration briefed Committee staff on construction 
at the St. Elizabeths facility and discussed upcoming budget 
requests. 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 Mr. Duncan of South 
Carolina and Mr. 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 United States. The Commissioner of the U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection responded on July 28, 2011. The 
response did address most 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 and 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-Qaeda] 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 on-going threat and the Port of Houston's importance to 
the 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. William Diehl (Ret.), 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 attacks of September 11.
    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 
Nation-wide and to continue close examination of perimeter 
security at all aviation sites throughout the United States.
    On May 16, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to 
the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration 
expressing concerns over the inefficient deployment of certain 
screening equipment and the need for the agency to work with 
foreign partners to deploy advanced screening technologies and 
procedures abroad.

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

    In 2011, the Southwest Border of the United States, 
specifically the State of Texas, reported they had experienced 
more than 22 murders, 24 assaults, 15 shootings, and 5 
kidnappings stemming from cartel activity during a one year 
period. 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; and 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.
    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 the State of Texas record-high 
temperatures and the worst drought in 100 years. 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 State 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 United States, 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 and 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 FY2010. 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 FY2010.
    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 has not received a response at this 
time.

                   OVERSIGHT OF MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY

    The Department of Homeland Security established an 
Efficiency Review Board for the purposes of measuring cost-
savings, effectiveness, and efficiencies within Departmental 
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 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 has not received a response at this time.
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to face 
challenges integrating and consolidating its basic management 
functions. Inadequate business information integration has 
caused mismanagement, redundancies and duplication, and 
inefficient use of resources that has increased costs within 
the Department. DHS still lacks effective program management, 
clear roles and processes for program governance, sharing of 
best practices, and access to timely, reliable and analyzed 
data on more than $18 billion in acquisitions and investments. 
As a result, management integration remains on the Government 
Accountability's Office (GAO) High Risk List (High-Risk Series: 
An Update, [GAO-11-278].
    In response to these management difficulties, on March 1, 
2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``Building One 
DHS: Why Can't Management Information be Integrated?'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. Rafael Borras, Under 
Secretary for Management, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. 
David Maurer, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Team, 
Government Accountability Office; and Mr. Charles K. Edwards, 
Acting Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security.
    In light of the April 2, 2012, ``Management Deficiency 
Report,'' published by the Office of Inspector General at the 
U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the public became 
aware of egregious waste and abuse of resources within Federal 
agencies. The report highlighted excessive and improper 
spending on conference planning, food, and mementos within the 
GSA. On April 27, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to 
the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of 
Homeland Security requesting information regarding National and 
international conferences attended by DHS personnel and how 
resources are spent. No response has been received from the 
Department.

                    DUPLICATIVE TASKING REQUIREMENTS

    Given the constrained fiscal environment, the Department of 
Homeland Security is under increased pressure to find cost 
savings and optimize funding. However, Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) reports [GAO-11-318SP, GAO-12-
342SP, and GAO-12-453SP] indicate the agency has a number of 
duplicative tasking requirements. These duplicative taskings 
spike costs and drain vital revenues. In many instances the 
Department 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 the Comptroller General of the United States on December 9, 
2011, requesting that GAO investigate and report on the 
specific instances of duplicative taskings within Departmental 
components.
    In February 2012, the GAO reported on duplication and cost 
savings opportunities across the Federal Government in a report 
entitled ``2012 Annual Report: Opportunities to Reduce 
Potential Duplication, Overlap, and Fragmentation, Achieve 
Savings, and Enhance Revenue'' [GAO-12-342SP]. The GAO 
identified two new duplicative homeland security areas 
including homeland security grants and Federal facility risk 
assessments in its February 2012 report on duplication. GAO's 
report also identified four opportunities to save costs 
including border security, passenger aviation security fees, 
immigration inspection fees, and domestic disaster assistance.
    To continue its examination of duplication and 
opportunities for cost savings within the Department, on March 
8, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``Eliminating 
Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and Duplication in the Department of 
Homeland Security.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Hon. James Gilmore III, Former Governor of Virginia and 
Chairman of the Congressional Advisory Panel to Assess Domestic 
Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass 
Destruction; Ms. Cathleen Berrick, Managing Director, Homeland 
Security and Justice Issues, Government Accountability Office; 
Mr. Charles K. Edwards, Acting Inspector General, Department of 
Homeland Security; and Mr. Scott Lilly, Senior Fellow, Center 
for American Progress.
    Immediately following the March 8 hearing, the Subcommittee 
Chair sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
inform the Secretary of the hearing findings.

                       HOMELAND SECURITY STRATEGY

    In the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission 
Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-53), Congress mandated that the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) carry out a Quadrennial 
Homeland Security Review (QHSR), as a way to develop and update 
strategies for homeland security and align the strategy to the 
Department's programs and activities. DHS defines the primary 
purpose of the QHSR as a strategic framework to guide the 
activities of participants in homeland security toward a common 
end. In an effort to examine the current strategy documents 
produced by the Department and their effective implementation, 
on February 3, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Is DHS Effectively Implementing a Strategy to Counter 
Emerging Threats?'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Hon. Paul Schneider, Principal, The Chertoff Group; Ms. Sharon 
L. Caudle, PhD, The Bush School of Government and Public 
Service, Texas A&M University; Mr. Shawn Reese, Analyst, 
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy, 
Congressional Research Service; Mr. David Maurer, Director, 
Homeland Security and Justice Team, Government Accountability 
Office; and Mr. Alan Cohn, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office 
of Policy, Department of Homeland Security.
    Following the hearing, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter 
to the Secretary of Homeland Security encouraging the 
Department to conduct an in-depth risk assessment prior to 
developing a strategy and to work more closely with 
stakeholders.

                           ETHICAL STANDARDS

    Public service is a public trust. Each Federal employee has 
a responsibility to the United States Government and its 
citizens to place loyalty to the Constitution, laws and ethical 
principles above private gain. However, over the past two years 
several reports of employees of the Department of Homeland 
Security acting unethically and in some cases criminally have 
eroded the faith entrusted to them by the American people. In 
response, on May 17, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Department of Homeland Security: An Examination of 
Ethical Standards.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Mr. Charles K. Edwards, Acting Inspector General, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr. Thomas S. Winkowski, Acting Deputy 
Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection, Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr. James G. Duncan, Assistant 
Administrator, Office of Professional Responsibility, 
Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland 
Security; and Mr. Timothy Moynihan, Assistant Director, Office 
of Professional Responsibility, Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.
    Furthermore, on April 24, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair 
asked to become a co-requester of a report that the Government 
Accountability Office is preparing on personnel misconduct in 
the Transportation Security Administration at the request of 
the Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure 
Committee. Additionally the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter 
providing the findings from the hearing to the Secretary.

                             CYBER THREATS

    Americans are currently under attack by nation states and 
computer hackers seeking to target our Nation's critical 
infrastructure, steal our intellectual property, and compromise 
sensitive information such as personal credit cards, bank 
accounts, and social security numbers. The Director of the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Robert S. Mueller III stated 
the dangers from cyber attacks will equal or surpass the 
dangers of terrorism ``in the foreseeable future, and will pose 
the number one threat to our country.'' In response to this 
rapidly growing threat, on April 24, 2012, the Subcommittee 
held a hearing entitled ``America is Under Cyber Attack: Why 
Urgent Action is Needed.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Mr. Shawn Henry, Former Executive Assistant Director, 
Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch, Federal Bureau 
of Investigation, Department of Justice; Mr. James Lewis, 
Director and Senior Fellow, Technology and Public Policy 
Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Mr. 
Gregory C. Wilshusen, Director, Information Security Issues, 
Government Accountability Office; Mr. Stuart McClure, Chief 
Technology Officer, McAfee; and Dr. Stephen E. Flynn, Founding 
Co-Director, George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland 
Security, Northeastern University.

                AVIATION SECURITY WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES

    On May 31, 2012, the Subcommittee on Oversight, 
Investigations, and Management, and the Subcommittee on 
Transportation Security held a joint Member briefing on the 
Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) coordination on 
aviation security with foreign countries. Representatives from 
TSA were present to respond to Member questions.

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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)
``Merida Part Two: Insurgency and Terrorism in Mexico.'' 
        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 Operations on American Soil.'' October 26, 
        2011. Joint hearing with the Subcommittee on 
        Counterterrorism and Intelligence (Serial No. 112-54)
``Is DHS Effectively Implementing a Strategy to Counter 
        Emerging Threats?'' February 3, 2012. (Serial No. 112-
        66)
``Building One DHS: Why Can't Management Information be 
        Integrated?'' March 1, 2012. (Serial No. 112-74)
``Eliminating Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and Duplication in the 
        Department of Homeland Security.'' March 8, 2012. 
        (Serial No. 112-77)
``Building One DHS: Why is Employee Morale Low?'' March 22, 
        2012. (Serial No. 112-81)
``America is Under Cyber Attack: Why Urgent Action is Needed.'' 
        April 24, 2012. (Serial No. 112-87)
``Department of Homeland Security: An Examination of Ethical 
        Standards.'' May 17, 2012. (Serial No. 112-95)
  Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications

                  Gus M. Bilirakis,  Florida, Chairman

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

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    From January 2011 through the end of May 2012, the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications held 17 hearings, receiving testimony from 75 
witnesses, and considered three measures.

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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee



           HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT

                                H.R.1129

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to prohibit 
requiring the use of a specified percentage of a grant under 
the Urban Area Security Initiative and State Homeland Security 
Grant Program for specific purposes, and for other purposes.

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 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.

              WMD PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.2356

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

Summary

    H.R. 2356 enhances homeland security by improving efforts 
to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an 
attack with a weapon of mass destruction (WMD), and for other 
purposes. The bill addresses the range of actions necessary to 
counter the WMD threat as identified through the Committee on 
Homeland Security's oversight work and the recommendations of 
the Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and 
Terrorism in its report, ``World At Risk.'' The approach is to 
include all aspects of the preparedness framework--prevention, 
protection, response, and recovery--for chemical, biological, 
radiological, and nuclear attacks and incidents.

Legislative

111th Congress
    H.R. 5498 was introduced in the House on March 15, 2010, by 
Mr. Pascrell, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, Ms. Clarke, and Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of 
California and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the 
Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 5498 was referred to the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
    On June 15, 2010, the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, 
Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology held a hearing on 
H.R. 5498, the ``WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Sara (Sally) T. 
Beatrice, PhD, Assistant Commissioner, Public Health 
Laboratory, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, City of 
New York; Randall S. Murch, PhD, Associate Director, Research 
Program Development, National Capital Region, Virginia 
Polytechnic Institute and State University; Robert P. Kadlec, 
MD, Vice President, Global Public Sector, PRTM Management 
Consulting; and Julie E. Fischer, PhD, Senior Associate, Global 
Health Security Program, Henry L. Stimson Center.
    On June 23, 2010, the Full Committee considered H.R. 5498 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by a recorded vote of 26 
yeas and 0 nays (Roll Call Vote No. 24).
    On November 17, 2010, the Chair of the House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security indicating that, in order to 
expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence would agree to not 
seek a sequential referral of H.R. 5498. On that same date, the 
Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security responded and 
agreed to the waiving of the sequential referral and agreeing 
to request to seek appointments of Conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be convened. On November 18, 2010, the Chair 
of the Committee on Foreign Affairs sent a letter to the Chair 
of the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order 
to expedite consideration of the measure by the full House, the 
Committee would waive consideration of H.R. 5498. On that same 
date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
acknowleding the jurisdictional interests of the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs.
    The Committee on Homeland Security reported H.R. 5498 to 
the House on November 18, 2010, as H. Rept. 111-659, Pt. I.
    Subsequently, the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, and the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence were discharged from further consideration of H.R. 
5498.
    The referral of H.R. 5498 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on November 18, 2010, for a period ending 
not later than December 3, 2010. The referral of H.R. 5498 to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce was extended on December 
3, 2010, for a period ending not later than December 17, 2010. 
The referral of H.R. 5498 to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce was extended on December 17, 2010, for a period ending 
not later than December 21, 2010.
112th CongressHistory
    H.R. 2356 was introduced in the House on June 24, 2011, by 
Mr. Pascrell, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, and eight original cosponsors, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, and the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence. Within the Committee, H.R. 2356 was referred to 
the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, 
and Security Technologies and the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Preparedness, Response, and Communications.
    The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Security Technologies and the Subcommittee on 
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications were 
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 2356 on May 9, 
2012.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 2356 on May 9, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.

  INTEGRATED PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING SYSTEM MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2011

                                H.R.3563

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.

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 the 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 2013 through 2017. This amount is equal to the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency's budget request for fiscal 
year 2013, 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.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 3563 on March 28, 2012, 
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, 
amended, by voice vote.

     PUBLIC TRANSIT SECURITY AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT ACT

                                H.R.3857

To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to include as an eligible use the sustainment of 
specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement 
under the Transit Security Grant Program, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 to require the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to include as an eligible use the sustainment of 
specialized operational teams used by local law enforcement 
under the Transit Security Grant Program, and for other 
purposes. The bill also authorizes $400 million for TSGP grants 
for each of fiscal years 2012 and 2013, except that no more 
than 50 percent of those funds in each of the fiscal years may 
be used for operational costs.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3857 was introduced in the House on January 31, 2012, 
by Mr. Turner of New York, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Rogers of 
Alabama, and Mr. Grimm, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 3857 was referred 
to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications and the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and 
Communications and the Subcommittee on Transportation Security 
were discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3857 on May 
9, 2012.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 3857 on May 9, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House 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, work 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 from 
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 with 
disabilities and access functional needs into emergency 
preparedness and response efforts.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the Homeland 
Security Policy Institute on April 5, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff attended FEMA's quarterly response and 
recovery briefing at FEMA Headquarters on May 6, 2011, 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.
    The Subcommittee held a field hearing in Clearwater, 
Florida, on June 10, 2011, 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. This hearing 
provided the Members with an opportunity to hear from State, 
local and non-Governmental officials on their successes and 
challenges as they work to prepare for and respond to natural 
disasters and terrorist attacks.
    Committee staff attended a briefing with representatives 
from Joplin, Missouri, on June 14, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff conducted a site visit to the University of 
Maryland College Park Campus, on July 29, 2011, 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.
    The Subcommittee hosted a National Preparedness Month 
briefing on September 19, 2011. 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.
    Committee staff conducted a site visit to Virginia Urban 
Search and Rescue (USAR) Team 1 in Fairfax, Virginia, on 
September 27, 2011. 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.
    Committee staff visited the Nassau County (New York) Office 
of Emergency Management's Emergency Operations Center for a 
briefing and tour on October 20, 2011.
    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. 
This hearing provided Subcommittee Members with an opportunity 
to assess FEMA's progress since the passage of the Post Katrina 
Emergency Management Reform Act and consider areas in which 
FEMA's capabilities could be further enhanced.
    The Subcommittee held a field hearing in Detroit, Michigan, 
on October 28, 2011, 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 and Marine, U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Captain 
Thomas Sands, Deputy State Director, Emergency Management and 
Homeland Security, State of Michigan; Commissioner Donald 
Austin, Detroit Fire Department; Mr.R. Daryl Lundy, Director, 
Homeland Security and Emergency Management, City of Detroit; 
and Mr.James P. Buford P.E.M., Director, Department of Homeland 
Security and Emergency Management, Wayne County, Michigan. This 
hearing considered the various preparedness and response 
coordination efforts in areas along our Nation's northern 
border.
    On November 17, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
from representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
on FEMA's disaster housing missions.
    Committee staff attended a briefing conducted by the 
Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments on its report, 
``Improving Regional Incident Response'', on November 28, 2011. 
Staff were briefed by representatives from Montgomery County, 
Maryland; Fairfax County, Virginia; and Washington, DC.
    The Subcommittee held a field hearing in La Plume, 
Pennsylvania, on November 29, 2011, 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. This hearing assessed the 
impact of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, particularly 
on hard hit areas in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and considered 
the lessons learned from those storms to ensure the continued 
enhancement of preparedness, response, and recovery 
capabilities.
    In furtherance of the Subcommittee's oversight of FEMA's 
progress in implementing the Post Katrina Emergency Management 
Reform Act of 2006, Committee staff attended the International 
Disaster Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana during the week 
of January 16, 2012. Staff attended seminars regarding public 
and private sector partnerships during disaster response, and 
best practices for the development of mitigation, response, and 
recovery plans.
    On January 18, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair met with the 
2011 winners of FEMA's Individual and Community Preparedness 
Awards.
    Committee staff received a briefing on hazard mitigation 
from representatives of FEMA on January 25, 2012.
    On January 26, 2012, Committee staff participated in the 
inaugural FEMA Think Tank conference call led by FEMA Deputy 
Administrator Richard Serino.
    On March 16, 2012, Committee staff met with FEMA Region II 
Regional Administrator Lynn Canton to discuss operations within 
FEMA Region II.
    Committee staff attended the 2012 Interagency Spring Flood 
Briefing on March 16, 2012; and on March 23, 2012, received a 
briefing from representatives of FEMA on the National Flood 
Insurance Program.
    Committee staff met with FEMA Federal Insurance and 
Mitigation Associate Administrator Davis Miller on April 20, 
2012 to discuss efforts to reauthorize the National Flood 
Insurance Program.

                    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.
    Committee staff met with representatives of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on August 1, 2011, to 
receive a briefing on the implementation of 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.
    Committee staff met with representatives of FEMA's Federal 
Insurance and Mitigation Administration, on December 20, 2011, 
to discuss mitigation activities and programs and the 
development of the mitigation framework pursuant to PPD-8.
    Committee staff attended FEMA's quarterly response and 
recovery briefing at FEMA headquarters on January 13, 2012, at 
which an update on PPD-8 implementation was provided.
    On March 15, 2012, Committee staff attended the FEMA Region 
II National Disaster Recovery Framework Forum in New York City, 
New York.
    Committee staff received a briefing from representatives of 
FEMA on the release of the National Preparedness Report, 
pursuant to PPD-8 and section 652(a) of the Post Katrina 
Emergency Management Reform Act, on May 3, 2012.

      BUDGET REQUESTS FOR THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

                         FY 2012 Budget Request

    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. 
This hearing provided Subcommittee Members with an opportunity 
to question Administrator Fugate about President Obama's fiscal 
year 2012 budget request for the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency (FEMA) and ongoing operations at FEMA.
    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.

                         FY 2013 Budget Request

    The President's fiscal year 2013 budget request includes 
$10.17 billion for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a 
$217 million reduction from the fiscal year 2012 enacted level 
of funding. Much of this reduction is attributed to streamlined 
business processes within the Salaries and Expenses account.
    On February 29, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``The President's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Request for 
the Federal Emergency Management Agency.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Hon. Richard Serino, Deputy 
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department 
of Homeland Security. This hearing continued the Subcommittee's 
oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and 
provided Members with an opportunity to examine the President's 
fiscal year 2013 budget request and explore ways to continue to 
enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities 
through the efficient and effective use of taxpayer dollars.
    In preparation for the hearing, Committee staff met with 
representatives from FEMA on February 14, 2012 to receive a 
briefing on the President's fiscal year 2013 budget request for 
FEMA.

                          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 and 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.
    The Chair and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee introduced 
H.R.1411, the ``Metropolitan Medical Response System Program 
Act,'' on April 7, 2011. H.R. 1411 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.
    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 17, 2011.
    On June 23, 2011, the Subcommittee Chair met with the 
Assistant Secretary of the Office of Health Affairs, to discuss 
health security matters.
    Committee staff received a briefing from representatives of 
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on September 
28, 2011, 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.
    On January 12, 2012, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) to 
receive a briefing on TFAH's report, Ready or Not: Protecting 
the Public Health's From Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism 
2011.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on March 29, 2012, entitled 
``The Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Request for the Department 
Homeland Security's Office of Health Affairs.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. Alexander Garza, 
Assistant Secretary for Health Affairs, Chief Medical Officer, 
Department of Homeland Security. This hearing continued the 
Subcommittee's oversight of OHA, and particularly the BioWatch 
Program and National Biosurveillance Integration Center, 
providing Subcommittee Members with an opportunity to more 
closely examine these, and other, OHA programs to ensure 
resources are leveraged to best enhance security. In 
preparation of the hearing, on February 16, 2012, Committee 
staff received a briefing from the Office of Health Affairs on 
the office's fiscal year 2013 budget request.

                            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.
    Committee staff participated in a panel discussion at the 
Institute of Medicine on ``Discussions on Future Directions for 
National Biosurveillance,'' on May 9, 2011. Additionally, 
Committee staff attended Biowatch Gen-3 visitor day in Chicago, 
Illinois 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 Gen-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.
    Committee staff met with the Institute of Medicine of the 
National Academies of Science on February 1, 2012, to discuss 
the findings of its report, ``Information Sharing and 
Collaboration: Applications in Integrated Biosurveillance.''
    On April 9, 2012, Committee staff received a briefing from 
the new Director of the National Biosurveillance and 
Integration Center (NBIC) on on-going activities and the 
expected new strategic plan for the NBIC.

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

    Throughout the 112th Congress, Committee staff met with 
various Federal agencies and stakeholder groups representing 
the first responder and emergency management communities 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, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from FEMA's 
Private Sector Division on July 25, 2011, 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 along with 
State and local partners. National Level Exercise 2011 (NLE 
2011), 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 the NLE 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 joint weapons of mass 
destruction rescue and recovery exercise with the 911th 
Battalion and the Fairfax and Arlington County, Virginia Fire 
Departments.
    From September 28 through 29, 2011, Committee staff 
participated in a tabletop exercise on recovery and mitigation. 
Hosted by FEMA, this exercise was a follow on to NLE 2011 and 
focused on the necessary recovery and mitigation efforts 
subsequent to a catastrophic earthquake.
    Committee staff observed the 2011 Capital Shield Exercise, 
a National Capital 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.
    Representatives of FEMA's National Exercise Division 
briefed Committee staff on February 2, 2012 on changes to the 
National Exercise Program and lessons learned from NLE 2011.
    Committee staff observed the NLE 2012 Capstone event on 
June 4, 2012. Staff traveled to the DHS Office of Cybersecurity 
and Communications in Arlington, Virginia to receive a briefing 
from NLE 2012 exercise leaders, tour the National 
Cybsersecurity and Communications Integration Center, view DHS' 
Cybersecurity Operations Demonstration, and participate in a 
video conference call with the exercise's Master Control 
Center.

 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 
the Nation's 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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the Nuclear 
Energy Institute on March 29, 2011, 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. This legislative 
hearing examined provisions in H.R. 2356, to prevent, protect 
against, respond to, and recover from a WMD attack. For further 
activity on H.R. 2356, see the Legislative Activities of the 
Full Committee discussed above.
    Committee staff met with representatives of the Office of 
Health Affairs on August 3, 2011, to discuss agricultural 
security. Subsequent to that meeting, on August 10, 2011, the 
Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to the Comptroller General, 
Government Accountability Office (GAO), requesting an 
examination of the Nation's agricultural defense initiatives 
with regard to surveillance and response. The GAO is expected 
to release a report on this in early 2013.
    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.
    Committee staff participated in a panel discussion at the 
Institute of Medicine's Preparedness Forum in Washington, DC, 
on October 19, 2011, regarding H.R. 2356, the ``WMD Prevention 
and Preparedness Act of 2011.''
    On March 20, 2012, Committee staff visited John F. Kennedy 
International Airport to observe the agricultural inspection 
operations of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. These 
operations are critical for preventing the importation of 
illegal commodities that can introduce agents harmful to human 
health and animal and agricultural health, particularly 
biological threats.
    On April 17, 2012, the Subcommittee held a third day of 
hearings on ``Taking Measure of Countermeasures.'' The hearing 
was subtitled ``Protecting the Protectors,'' and the 
Subcommittee received testimony from Dr. James D. Polk, 
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Health Affairs, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Edward J. Gabriel, 
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Preparedness and 
Response, Department of Health and Human Services; Chief Al H. 
Gillespie, President and Chairman of the Board, International 
Association of Fire Chiefs; Mr. Bruce Lockwood, Second Vice 
President, USA Council, International Association of Emergency 
Managers; Sheriff Chris Nocco, Pasco County Sheriff's Office, 
Pasco County, Florida; and Mr. Manuel Peralta, Director of 
Safety and Health, National Association of Letter Carriers. 
This hearing, the third in the series on medical 
countermeasures, provided Subcommittee Members with the 
opportunity to explore plans and strategies to ensure that 
emergency response personnel are protected in the event of such 
an attack, including through voluntary pre-event vaccination.
    In preparation for the hearing, on March 27, 2012, 
Committee staff received a briefing from the Biomedical 
Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) of the 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on BARDA's 
activities and priorities for fiscal year 2012 development and 
procurement of medical countermeasures. Staff also received a 
briefing that day from HHS' Office of the Assistant Secretary 
for Preparedness and Response, jointly with the United States 
Postal Service, on a National plan to utilize mail carriers to 
dispense home medical kits to the public in a health emergency. 
On April 10, 2012, Committee staff were briefed by 
representatives of BARDA on plans to develop an antibiotic 
medkit for first responders.

     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.
     Committee staff met with representatives from the OIG on 
January 24, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff met with the Assistant Administrator of the 
Federal Emergency Management Agency's Grant Programs 
Directorate on February 11, 2011, to discuss various issues 
related to homeland security grants.
    Committee staff met with representatives of the Government 
Accountability Office on March 1, 2011, 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.
    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 on May 18, 2011, to receive a 
briefing on the Department's guidance for the fiscal year 2011 
grant programs.
    Committee staff met with representatives from FEMA's 
National Preparedness Assessment Division on May 24, 2011, 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 Assessing the 
Effectiveness of FEMA's Homeland Security Grant Programs.''
    Committee staff met with representatives from the City of 
Tampa Bay, Florida on June 8, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from FEMA and the 
United States Coast Guard on August 1, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff visited FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate 
on November 30, 2011, to receive a demonstration and briefing 
on the Non-Disaster Grants System and investment justification 
application and review process.
    On January 6, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to 
the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
regarding reports that funding under the Homeland Security 
Grant Program was used by the State of Michigan to purchase 
sno-cone machines.
    In furtherance of the Subcommittee's work to ensure that 
grant expenditures are appropriately measured and monitored, on 
January 9, 2012 and January 30, 2012, Committee staff met with 
representatives of the National Emergency Management Agency 
(NEMA) to discuss NEMA's Proposal for a Comprehensive 
Preparedness Grants Structure.
    Committee staff met with representatives of the National 
Fusion Center Association's Executive Board on January 25, 2012 
regarding Federal financial support of State and urban area 
fusion centers. Subsequently, on February 1, 2012, Committee 
staff received an update from representatives of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency and Office of Intelligence and 
Analysis on the use of grants to support State and urban area 
fusion centers.
    Committee staff met with representatives of FEMA's Grant 
Programs Directorate on January 26, 2012 regarding guidance 
development and program changes to the fiscal year 2012 
homeland security grant programs.
    On January 30, 2012, Committee staff met with 
representatives of the Department's Office of Inspector General 
regarding management audits of the State Homeland Security 
Grant Program and Urban Area Security Initiative.
    On February 2, 2012, Committee staff met with 
representatives of FEMA's National Preparedness Division to 
receive an update on FEMA's efforts to develop performance 
measures and metrics for grant programs.
    Committee staff met with representatives of the Government 
Accountability Office on February 6, 2012, regarding a review 
of homeland security grant programs requested by the Chair of 
the Full Committee, the Subcommittee Chair, and other Members 
of the Committee.
    In furtherance of the Subcommittee's oversight of FEMA's 
efforts to recoup improperly provided Individual Assistance 
subsequent to disasters, Committee staff participated in a 
conference call with representatives of FEMA regarding the 
implementation of the Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness 
Act of 2011 on February 8, 2012.
    Committee staff were briefed by representatives of FEMA, 
the U.S. Coast Guard, the Transportation Security 
Administration, and the Office of Intelligence and Analysis on 
February 16, 2012, regarding the fiscal year 2012 grant 
guidance for various homeland security grant programs.
    On February 29, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair met with the 
Assistant Administrator for Grant Programs Directorate, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency.
    In preparation for the series of hearings on grants, over 
the course of February, March, and April 2012, Committee staff 
met with representatives of numerous stakeholder organizations 
including the International Association of Fire Fighters, 
National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, 
National Emergency Management Association, International 
Association of Emergency Managers, U.S. Council of Mayors, 
National Fusion Center Association, National Governors 
Association, National Volunteer Fire Council, American 
Association of Port Authorities, and Washington Metropolitan 
Area Transit Authority.
    On March 20, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Ensuring the Transparency, Efficiency, and Effectiveness of 
Homeland Security Grants.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Ms. Elizabeth Harman, Assistant Administrator, Grant 
Programs Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Corey Gruber, Assistant 
Administrator, National Preparedness Directorate, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security; 
Ms. Anne L. Richards, Assistant Inspector General for Audits, 
Office of Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security; 
Mr. William O. Jenkins, Jr., Director, Homeland Security and 
Justice Issues, U.S. Government Accountability Office; and Hon. 
Michael A. Nutter, Mayor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This 
hearing examined FEMA's management and administration of 
homeland security grant programs and gave Subcommittee Members 
an opportunity to receive greater detail on the 
Administration's fiscal year 2013 budget proposal to 
consolidate a number of grant programs into the National 
Preparedness Grant Program.
    On April 16, 2012, Committee staff participated in FEMA's 
National Preparedness Grant Program Forum.
    Committee staff met with representatives of FEMA's National 
Preparedness Directorate on April 24, 2012 to receive a 
briefing on the implementation of the Threat and Hazard 
Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) guidance.
    On April 26, 2012, the Subcommittee continued its hearings 
``Ensuring the Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Transparency of 
Homeland Security Grants (Part II): Stakeholder Perspectives.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. James H. Davis, 
Executive Director, Colorado Department of Public Safety, 
testifying on behalf of the National Governors Association; Mr. 
Bryan Koon, Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management, 
testifying on behalf of the National Emergency Management 
Association; Ms. Hui-Shan Walker, Emergency Management 
Coordinator, City of Hampton, Virginia, testifying on behalf of 
the International Association of Emergency Managers; Mr. Judson 
Freed, Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, 
Ramsey County, Minnesota, testifying on behalf of the National 
Association of Counties; Mr. Richard Daddario, Deputy 
Commissioner, Counterterrorism Bureau, New York City Police 
Department; Mr. Robert M. Maloney, Director, Office of 
Emergency Management, Baltimore, Maryland; Chief Hank 
Clemmensen, Palatine Rural Fire Protection District, testifying 
on behalf of the International Association of Fire Chiefs; Mr. 
Richard A. Wainio, President and CEO, Tampa Port Authority, 
testifying on behalf of the American Association of Port 
Authorities; and Mr. Michael DePallo, Director and General 
Manager, The Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) Corporation, 
testifying on behalf of the American Public Transportation 
Association. This hearing continued the Subcommittee's review 
of the Administration's proposal to create a ``National 
Preparedness Grant Program'' and provided Members with valuable 
input from stakeholders who receive and rely on homeland 
security grant funding to enhance their security operations.

                                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.
    Committee staff received a briefing from representatives of 
the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National 
Counterterrorism Center on November 9, 2011, on the Joint 
Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop Series.
    On January 31, 2012, Committee staff attended the Joint 
Counterterrorism Awareness workshop series held in Bethpage, 
New York.

                        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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the 
Department of Homeland Security on March 4, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff participated in the New York State 
Association of Chiefs of Police seminar on emergency 
communications on March 28, 2011.
    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.
    Committee staff attended a briefing provided by various 
State and local stakeholder groups on May 13, 2011, 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.
    In furtherance of the Subcommittee's work to ensure the 
construction of a National public safety wireless broadband 
network, on June 16, 2011, Committee staff attended a forum at 
the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
    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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the 
Department of Transportation on November 4, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff participated in a conference call on 
November 15, 2011, 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. This hearing provided Subcommittee Members with an 
opportunity to review the various offices within the Department 
of Homeland Security with emergency communications 
responsibilities and determine whether these offices 
effectively coordinate, whether there is any duplication of 
efforts or efficiencies that could be gained, and whether these 
offices provide consistent guidance and requirements to States 
and localities.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the 
Department of Homeland Security's Office of Emergency 
Communications on February 9, 2012, to receive an update on the 
Office's programs and operations.
    On February 14, 2012, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Department of Homeland Security to 
discuss the fiscal year 2012 budget and its impact on 
communications offices in the Department.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the 
Interagency Communications Interoperability System on April 18, 
2012, to discuss spectrum and other communications topics.

                          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 of 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).
    Committee staff met with representatives from the 
Department of Homeland Security on March 3, 2011, 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 IPAWS.
    Committee staff met with stakeholders on March 31, 2011, 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 IPAWS.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on July 8, 2011, 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. This hearing 
provided Subcommittee Members with an opportunity to hear from 
representatives from FEMA, the FCC, and their private sector 
partners about efforts to provide timely alerts and warnings to 
the public.
    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.
    Committee staff visited FEMA's National Response 
Coordination Center on November 9, 2011, 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 and 
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).
    On March 23, 2012, Committee staff met with representatives 
from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal 
Communications Commission to discuss the results of the 
National test of the Emergency Alert System, which took place 
in November 2011.
    The Subcommittee held a Member briefing on April 24, 2012, 
at which representatives of the private sector provided Members 
a perspective on their involvement in the Integrated Public 
Alert and Warning System, including feedback on the National 
test of the Emergency Alert System and an update on efforts to 
deploy the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS).
    The Chair of the Subcommittee sent a letter to the 
Honorable Craig Fugate, Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, on May 22, 2012 regarding the authorization 
of IPAWS message originators and the execution of memoranda of 
understanding.

  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 
Senators Lieberman, Collins, and Akaka sent a letter to the 
Comptroller General requesting that the Government 
Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a review of the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) workforce planning and 
management efforts. GAO issued the results of its review on 
April 26, 2012 Workforce Planning and Training Could Be 
Enhanced by Incorporating Strategic Management Principles [GAO-
12-487].
    The Chair of the Subcommittee sent a letter to the 
Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency on 
July 26, 2011 regarding the protection of privacy of FEMA 
disaster assistance applicants and inventory control. A 
response was received on May 24, 2011.
    The Chairs of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
Response, and Communications, and the Subcommittee on 
Oversight, Investigations, and Management sent a letter to FEMA 
Administrator on May 4, 2011, 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. A response 
was received in September 14, 2011.
    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.
    Committee Staff met with representatives from the FEMA on 
December 19, 2011, to receive a briefing on the FEMA 
Qualifications System.
    On January 27, 2012, Committee Staff met with FEMA's Chief 
Component Human Capital Officer Sheila Clark to discuss the 
results of the Partnership for Public Service's ``Best Places 
to Work in the Federal Government'' survey and FEMA's efforts 
to improve employee morale.

                    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. 
Representatives from the U.S. Secret Service and the Federal 
Emergency Management Agency responded to Member concerns.

                  DEFENSE SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES

    Committee staff received a briefing from representatives 
from the U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) on May 5, 2011, on 
the Department of Defense's disaster response posture.
    On March 29, 2012, Committee staff received a briefing by 
the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland 
Defense on the Department of Defense's role in response to a 
chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear event. This 
included a discussion of National Guard and Federal support 
teams, how they would integrate with other personnel, and how 
they might protect themselves through the use of medical 
countermeasures.
    On March 30, 2012, Committee staff participated in a video 
conference call with representatives from NORTHCOM to discuss 
defense support to civil authorities, including Department of 
Defense participation in National Level Exercise 2011.

                      FIRST RESPONDER TECHNOLOGIES


    On January 24, 2012, Committee staff received a briefing 
from representatives of the DHS Science and Technology 
Directorate's First Responder Group on efforts to research, 
develop, and deploy technologies to aid first responders.
    On May 7, 2012, Committee staff received a briefing from 
representatives of FEMA's National Integration Center and Grant 
Programs Directorate regarding FEMA's activities related to 
first responder technologies.
    The Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications and the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies held a 
joint hearing on May 9, 2012, entitled, ``First Responder 
Technologies: Ensuring a Prioritized Approach for Homeland 
Security Research and Development.'' The Subcommittees received 
testimony from Dr. Robert Griffin, Director of First Responder 
Programs, Science and Technology Directorate, Department of 
Homeland Security; Ms. Mary H. Saunders, Director, Standards 
Coordination Office, National Institute of Standards and 
Technology; Chief Edward Kilduff, Chief of Department, New York 
City Fire Department, New York City, New York; Ms. Annette 
Doying, Director, Office of Emergency Management, Pasco County, 
Florida; and Ms. Kiersten Todt Coon, President and CEO, Liberty 
Group Ventures. This hearing provided Members with an 
opportunity to assess efforts at the Federal level to work with 
the first responder community to research, develop, and deploy 
vital technologies that will enhance the ability of first 
responders to achieve their missions.

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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. 2356, 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)
``The President's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Request for the 
        Federal Emergency Management Agency.'' February 29, 
        2012. (Serial No. 112-73)
``Ensuring the Transparency, Efficiency, and Effectiveness of 
        Homeland Security Grants.''  March 20, 2012. (Serial 
        No. 112-79)
``The Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Request for the Department 
        Homeland Security's Office of Health Affairs.''  March 
        29, 2012. (Serial No. 112-83)
``Taking Measure of Countermeasures (Part III): Protecting the 
        Protectors.''  April 17, 2012. (Serial No. 112-84)
``Ensuring the Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Transparency of 
        Homeland Security Grants (Part II): Stakeholder 
        Perspectives.'' April 26, 2012. (Serial No. 112-88)
``First Responder Technologies: Ensuring a Prioritized Approach 
        for Homeland Security Research and Development.'' May 
        9, 2012. Joint with the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
        Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies. 
        (Serial No. 112-93)
              Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security

                 Candice S.Miller,  Michigan, Chairman

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

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    From January 2011 through the end of May 2012, the 
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security held 15 hearings, 
receiving testimony from 62 witnesses, and considered four 
measures.

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               Legislative Activities of the Subcommittee


  ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION BUSINESS TRAVEL CARDS ACT OF 2011

              Pub. L. 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 fee 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 under 
Suspension of the Rules 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 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 borders of the United States.

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.
    The House considered H.R. 915 on May 30, 2012, under 
Suspension of the Rules, and passed the measure by a \2/3\ roll 
call vote of 391 yeas and 2 nays (Roll No. 296).

                       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 
operational 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 Nation'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 Subcommittee was discharged from 
further consideration of H.R. 1299. The Committee then 
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 
10, 2011, as H. Rpt. 112-274.
    The House considered H.R. 1299 on May 30, 2012, under 
Suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means sent a letter 
to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing to 
waive consideration of H.R. 1299, the letter further requested 
the appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate Conference 
be convened. On June 5, 2012, the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee 
on Ways and Means acknowledging the jurisdictional concerns of 
the Committee on Ways and Means, and agreeing to support the 
appointment of Conferees.

           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

    H.R. 1505 prohibits the Secretaries of the Interior and 
Agriculture from taking action on public lands which impede the 
Border Patrol from conducting security activities under the 
direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security. In order to 
effectively secure the border, the Department of Homeland 
Security is provided immediate access to any public land 
managed by the Federal Government; including access to maintain 
and construct roads, construct a fence, use patrol vehicles, 
and set up monitoring equipment.

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.
    The Committee on Natural Resources reported H.R. 1505 to 
the House as H. Rpt. 112-448, Pt. I on April 17, 2012. The 
Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Homeland Security 
were subsequently discharged from further consideration of H.R. 
1505.

                            SECURE VISAS ACT

                               H.R. 1741

To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security and the 
Secretary of State to refuse or revoke visas to aliens if in 
the security or foreign policy interests of the United States, 
to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to review visa 
applications before adjudication, to provide for the immediate 
dissemination of visa revocation information, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 1741, also known as the Secure Visas Act, provides the 
Secretary of Homeland Security authority to refuse or revoke 
any visa to an alien or class of aliens if deemed necessary or 
advisable to protect the security interests of the United 
States. The legislation mandates inspection of all visa 
applications and supporting documentation before the 
adjudication of the application at the 20 highest-risk visa 
issuing diplomatic and consular posts, as determined by the 
Secretary, and authorizes the Secretary to assign employees to 
those diplomatic consular posts.

Legislative History

    H.R. 1741 was introduced in the House on May 5, 2011, by 
Mr. Smith of Texas and eight original cosponsors, and referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 1741 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security.
    The Committee on the Judiciary considered H.R. 1741 on June 
23, 2011, and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, 
amended, by a recorded vote of 17 yeas and 11 nays.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary on July 
13, 2011, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on 
the House Floor, the Committee on Homeland Security would waive 
its right to consider H.R. 1741. The letter further requested 
the appointment of Conferees should a House-Senate Conference 
be called. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on the 
Judiciary sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing to the waiving of consideration in 
order to expedite consideration.
    The Committee on the Judiciary reported H.R. 1741 to the 
House as H. Rpt. 112-441, Pt. I on March 8, 2012. Subsequently, 
the Committee on Homeland Security was discharged from further 
consideration of H.R. 1741.

 TO PROVIDE 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

    Over 20.7 million acres along the U.S. Southern Border are 
Federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the 
Department of Agriculture. Federal land managers are using 
environmental regulations to impede the 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.

TO DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO REFORM THE PROCESS FOR 
 THE ENROLLMENT, ACTIVATION, ISSUANCE, AND RENEWAL OF A TRANSPORTATION 
WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL (TWIC) TO REQUIRE, IN TOTAL, NOT MORE 
       THAN ONE IN-PERSON VISIT TO A DESIGNATED ENROLLMENT CENTER

                                H.R.3173

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reform the 
process for the enrollment, activation, issuance, and renewal 
of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to 
require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a 
designated enrollment center.

Summary

    The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) 
program was created to ensure all individuals who require 
admittance into secure areas of regulated maritime facilities 
and vessels are properly vetted and do not pose a threat to 
maritime and supply chain security. Current TWIC requirements 
compel applicants go to an enrollment center twice to complete 
the application and confirm the biometric information embedded 
into the card. The Committee believes that this is an onerous 
burden for workers in the maritime industry, such as merchant 
vessel operators and truck drivers, who rely on obtaining the 
credential for employment.
    H.R. 3173 provides the Transportation Security 
Administration with the ability to streamline the process for 
TWIC application and require not more than one in-person visit.

Legislative History

    H.R. 3173 was introduced in the House on October 12, 2011, 
by Mr. Scalise, Mr. Young of Alaska, Mr. King of New York, Mr. 
Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Richmond, and 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security. Within the 
Committee, H.R. 3173 was referred to the Subcommittee on Border 
and Maritime Security.
    The Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security was 
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3173 on May 9, 
2012.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 3173 on May 9, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.

                   GAUGING AMERICAN PORT SECURITY ACT

                                H.R.4005

To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study 
and report to Congress on gaps in port security in the United 
States and a plan to address them.

Summary

    H.R. 4005 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to 
conduct a study on the remaining gaps in port security. Not 
later than one year after the enactment of the bill, a 
classified report must be submitted to the Congress. This 
report should clearly prioritize the port security gaps and 
provide a plan to address them.

Legislative History

    H.R. 4005 was introduced in the House on February 9, 2012, 
by Ms. Hahn, and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 4005 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
    The Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security was 
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4005 on May 9, 
2012.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 4005 on May 9, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation, amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 4005 to the House on May 30, 
2012 as H. Rpt. 112-499.

                  BORDER TUNNEL PREVENTION ACT OF 2012

                           H.R.4119 (S. 1236)

To reduce the trafficking of drugs and to prevent human 
smuggling across the Southwest Border by deterring the 
construction and use of border tunnels.

Summary

    H.R. 4119 enhances the penalties of anyone who attempts or 
assists in the construction of a tunnel other passage that 
crosses the international border between the United States and 
another country with the intent of using the tunnel for 
smuggling. The legislation also encourages the Department of 
Homeland Security to continue outreach efforts to educate 
landowners and residents in areas along the border between the 
United Mexican States and the United States about cross-border 
tunnels and requests their assistance in combating tunnel 
construction.
    The Secretary of Homeland Security is also required to 
submit an annual report to Congress indicating the number of 
tunnels located, and efforts to prevent these means of 
smuggling.

Legislative History

    H.R. 4119 was introduced in the House on March 1, 2012, by 
Mr. Reyes, Mr. Dreier, Mr. Quayle, and Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 
and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means and the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 4119 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security.
    The Committee on the Judiciary considered H.R. 4119 on 
March 6, 2012, and ordered the measure to be reported to the 
House, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security sent a 
letter to the Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary on March 
15, 2012, agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration on 
the House Floor, the Committee would discharge itself from 
consideration of H.R. 4119. On that same date, the Chair of the 
Committee on the Judiciary sent a letter to the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security acknowledging the decision to 
forego consideration of 
H.R. 4119.
    The Committee on the Judiciary reported H.R. 4119 to the 
House on March 21, 2012, as H. Rpt. 112-418, Pt. I. 
Subsequently, the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee 
on Homeland Security were discharged from further 
consideration.
    The House considered H.R. 4119 under Suspension of the 
Rules on May 15, 2012, and on May 16, 2012 passed the bill by a 
two-thirds vote of 416 yeas and 4 nays (Recorded Vote No. 256).
    The Senate considered and passed H.R. 4119 on May 17, 2012, 
by unanimous consent.
    H.R. 4119 was presented to the President on May 29, 2012.

    S. 1236, the Senate companion measure, was introduced in 
the Senate on June 20, 2011, by Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Kyl, Ms. 
Landrieu, and Ms. McCaskill, and referred to the Senate 
Committee on the Judiciary.
    The Senate Committee on the Judiciary considered S. 1236 on 
December 15, 2011, and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the Senate, without amendment. The Senate Committee on the 
Judiciary reported the measure on that same date, with no 
written report.
    The Senate passed S. 1236, without amendment, by unanimous 
consent on January 30, 2012.
    S. 1236 was received in the House and held at the Desk on 
January 31, 2012.

   TO AUTHORIZE, ENHANCE, AND REFORM CERTAIN PORT SECURITY PROGRAMS 
  THROUGH INCREASED EFFICIENCY AND RISK-BASED COORDINATION WITHIN THE 
                    DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

                               H.R. 4251

To authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security 
programs through increased efficiency and risk-based 
coordination within the Department of Homeland Security, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    The purpose H.R. 4251 is to expand and update the Security 
and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Act 
Pub.L. 109-347) by enhancing security measures overseas before 
threats reach U.S. shores, to foster a collaborative 
environment between Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. 
Coast Guard in sharing port security duties, and to leverage 
the maritime security work of trusted allies of the U.S. such 
as the United Kingdom, Canada, and New Zealand.
    H.R. 4251 is based upon three fundamental themes: (1) 
Encouraging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components 
with shared jurisdiction to cooperate in maritime operations 
and partner with State and local law enforcement agencies to 
enhance the Nation's maritime security; (2) securing the supply 
chain through the use of risk-based methodology; and (3) 
finding cost savings through increased collaboration with 
international, Federal, State, and local partners.
    Key provisions in the bill include: (1) A Port Security 
Grant Program management provision that sets timelines for 
responses that DHS and the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) must provide in regards to Port Security Grant 
Applications; (2) authorizing the Coast Guard and Royal 
Canadian Mounted Police maritime Shiprider program, including 
funding of $2 million per year, which is the current level of 
funding for the program; (3) port security training program 
with accredidation from the Federal Law Enforcement Training 
Center; and (4) requiring DHS to publish its spending 
regulations regarding Transportation Worker Identification 
Credential readers and including a firm deadline of December 
31, 2014, for full deployment of readers.

Legislative History

    H.R. 4251 was introduced in the House on March 22, 2012, by 
Mrs. Miller of Michigan, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Cuellar, Mr. 
McCaul, and Mr. Clarke of Michigan, and referred to the 
Committee on Homeland Security. Within the Committee, H.R. 4251 
was referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime 
Security.
    The Subcommittee considered H.R.4251 on March 26, 2012, and 
favorably reported the measure to the Full Committee, amended, 
by voice vote.
    The Committee considered H.R. 4251 on June 6, 2012, and 
ordered the measure to the favorably reported to the House, 
amended, by voice vote.

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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 
2012 or in fiscal year 2013.
    In order for the Border Patrol to be effective, agents 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 how the 
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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) on February 4, 2011, to 
discuss two reports; the first titled ``Enhanced DHS Oversight 
and Assessment of Interagency Coordination Is Needed for the 
Northern Border'' [GAO-11-97] and the second, ``Preliminary 
Observations on Border Control Measures for the Southwest 
Border'' [GAO-11-374T].
    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 and 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. The focus of this 
hearing was to examine the Department of Homeland Security's 
efforts to secure the border using a combination of personnel, 
infrrastructure, and technology.
    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 the 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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from DHS and the 
Department of Defense (DOD) on April 10, 2012, to discuss the 
upcoming hearing on the issue of the National Guard on the 
Southern Border. The meeting covered potential information that 
would be brought up in the hearing and helped to respond to 
various Committee staff questions on a variety of topics.
    On April 17, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Boots on the Ground or Eyes in the Sky: How Best to Utilize 
the National Guard to Achieve Operational Control.'' 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. Ronald D. Vitiello, 
Deputy Chief of Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Martin 
Vaughan, Executive Director, Southwest Region, Office of Air 
and Marine, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of 
Homeland Security; Maj. Gen. John Nichols, Adjutant General, 
Texas National Guard; and Mr. Brian J. Lepore, Director, 
Defense Capabilities and Management, Government Accountability 
Office. The purpose of this hearing was to focus on the 
National Guard and CBPs future strategy to achieve operational 
control of the border, whether additional ad hoc deployments 
may be necessary, and how best to utilize the National Guard to 
support the Border Patrol.
    On May 8, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Measuring Border Security: U.S. Border Patrol's New Strategic 
Plan and the Path Forward.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Chief Michael J. Fisher, Border Patrol, 
Department of Homeland Security; Ms. Rebecca Gambler, Acting 
Director, Homeland Security and Justice, Government 
Accountability Office; and Mr. Marc Rosenblum, PhD, Specialist 
in Immigration Policy, Congressional Research Service. This 
hearing examined the U.S. Border Patrol's new strategic plan 
and its implications for future border security efforts.

                     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 United States 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, fiscal year 2010--show 
that CBP personnel are apprehending fewer than half of all 
major violators, such as drug smugglers, at the border.
    Committee staff received a briefing from representatives 
from Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) on March 7, 2011, 
on the current situation with drug cartels within the United 
Mexican States. 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.
    In evaluating the allocation of resources at the ports of 
entry in terms of manpower, canine units, and infrastructure, 
the Subcommittee looked to determine whether or not those 
resources were being properly deployed to stem the tide of 
illicit guns, money, and drugs that cross through the ports of 
entry. 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 and 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 on April 27, 2011, 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 on April 1, 2011, requesting an 
extension 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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from CBP on 
September 26, 2011, regarding the Border Condition Index. CBP 
was able to provide an overview of the Index and respond to 
staff concerns.
    On April 20, 2012, representatives from CBP met with 
Committee staff on Section 543 of the President's fiscal year 
2013 Budget Request, the Alternative Sources of Funding 
Provision.
    On May 1, 2012 the Subcommittee held a field hearing in 
Laredo, Texas, entitled ``Using Technology to Facilitate Trade 
and Enhance Security at Our Ports of Entry.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Mr. Gene Garza, Director of Field 
Operations, Laredo Field Office, Office of Field Operations, 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Steve C. McCraw, Director, Texas Department of 
Homeland Security; Mr. Jesse Hereford, Vice Chairman, Border 
Trade Alliance; Mr. Wilfredo Martinez, Chairman, Laredo Chamber 
of Commerce, Laredo, Texas; and Mr. Jose D. Gonzalez, Jose 
David Gonzalez Customs Brokerage.

                       PORT AND MARITIME SECURITY

    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) plays a vital role within the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The USCG safeguards the 
Nation'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.
    Committee staff conducted a site visit to the Maritime 
Security Response Team (MSRT) in Chesapeake, Virginia on 
January 13, 2011. 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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the USCG on 
May 13, 2011, for a scoping meeting for the upcoming hearing 
with Admiral Papp. During this meeting, staff were 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 
Border.
    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 purpose of 
the meeting 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.''
    Committee staff met with representatives from the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) on January 4, 2012, to 
discuss the report entitled ``Maritime Security: Coast Guard 
Needs to Improve Use and Management of Interagency Operations 
Centers.'' [GAO-112-202].
    On January 5, 2012, Committee staff received a briefing 
from DHS on their maritime biometrics program. The briefing 
covered section 807 of the 2010 Coast Guard Authorization Act 
(Pub. L. 111-281).
    On February 1, 2012, Committee staff met with 
representatives from DHS components to discuss the upcoming 
hearing on Global Supply Chain Security. The meeting covered 
potential information that would be raised in the hearing and 
helped to address staff concerns.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on February 7, 2012, 
entitled ``Balancing Maritime Security and Trade Facilitation: 
Protecting our Ports, Increasing Commerce and Securing the 
Supply Chain--Part I.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Hon. Jerrold Nadler, a Representative in Congress from the 
8th District of New York; Mr. David Heyman, Assistant 
Secretary, Office of Policy, Department of Homeland Security; 
Mr. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Office of 
Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
Department of Homeland Security; Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft, 
Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and 
Stewardship, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security; 
and Mr. Stephen Caldwell, Director, Maritime and Coast Guard 
Issues, Homeland Security and Justice Team, Government 
Accountability Office.
    On April 27, 2012, the Subcommittee considered H.R. 4251, 
the ``Securing Maritime Activities Through Risk-based Targeting 
for Port Security Act.'' See action on H.R. 4251, discussed 
above.

                        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 on November 21, 
2011, 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 
United States and the United Mexican States. The Department 
sent a response on January 20, 2012.
    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.
    On January 5, 2012, representatives from Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP) met with Committee staff to discuss the 
Government Accountability Office report entitled ``Arizona 
Border Surveillance Technology: More Information on Plans and 
Costs is Needed before Proceeding'' [GAO-12-22].
    Committee staff received a briefing on January 26, 2012, by 
the U.S. Border Patrol on their Consequence Delivery System. 
The Consequence Delivery System is the Border Patrol's new 
system to send illegal Mexican immigrants back to Mexico.
    On February 8, 2012, Committee staff met with 
representatives from the Department of Homeland Security to 
discuss the U.S. Border Patrol's new strategy to secure the 
Southwest Border.
    The Subcommittee held a field hearing in Phoenix, Arizona, 
On May 21, 2012, entitled ``Stopping the Flow of Illicit Drugs 
in Arizona by Leveraging State, Local, and Federal Information 
Sharing.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Matthew 
C. Allen, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security 
Investigations--Phoenix, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Douglas 
Coleman, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement 
Administration--Phoenix, Department of Justice; Brigadier 
General Jose Salinas, Director, Joint Staff, Arizona Dept. of 
Emergency and Military Affairs, Arizona National Guard; Lt. 
Col. Jeffery Stanhope, Assistant Director, Criminal 
Investigations, Arizona Department of Public Safety; Ms. 
Elizabeth Kempshall, Executive Director, Arizona Region, 
Southwest Border High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area; and Dr. 
Jay F. Nunamaker, Jr., Director, BORDERS, The University of 
Arizona.

                            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 the 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 representatives 
from 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.
    The Subcommittee held a briefing on July 5, 2011, with 
subject matter experts from the USCG and CBP Air and Marine.
    The Subcommittee received a briefing from the USCG on July 
5, 2011, on the voluntary standards for State and local law 
enforcement for port security operations.
    Committee staff met with the Government Accountability 
Office on July 7, 2011, to discuss Interagency Operation 
Centers and their Maritime Domain Awareness reports.
    The Subcommittee met with representatives from the CBP, the 
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. 
Coast Guard on July 11, 2011, regarding the Maritime Operations 
Coordination Plan. The staff discussed operational benefits and 
challenges presented by the plan with the affected agencies.
    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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the Port of 
Los Angeles and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center on 
August 3, 2011, to examine 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 
representatives from 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 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.''
    Committee staff met with representatives from the U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on August 18, 2011, to 
receive an update on visa security, including the 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 other 
things, the issues discussed included: The Student Exchange 
Visitor Program, the Counterterrorism and Criminal Exploitation 
Unit, and the Visa Security Program.
    The Subcommittee received a briefing on August 30, 2011, 
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 Counterterrorism 
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.
    The Subcommittee received a classified briefing on refugee 
and special immigrant visa screening on September 15, 2011.
    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.
    Representatives from Immigration and Customs Enforcement 
met with Committee staff on September 15, 2011, to discuss 
issues surrounding visa overstays in relation to the upcoming 
hearing on the relation between terrorists and the visa 
overstay problem.
    On March 6, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``From the 9/11 Hijackers to Amine el-Khalifi: Terrorists and 
the Visa Overstay Problem.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. John Cohen, Deputy Counterterrorism 
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. David Donahue, Deputy Assistant 
Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of 
State. The purpose of this hearing was to examine the efforts 
of the Department of Homeland Security to secure the border by 
addressing gaps in the visa system, particularly challenges in 
identifying individuals who overstay their visas.

                        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 on-going 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.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on October 4, 2011, 
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. This 
hearing examined U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's 
immigration enforcement priorities and whether they have an 
impact on border security.
    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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection on September 26, 2011, to discuss the 
Border Condition Index. The Border Condition Index is based on 
the outcomes of border activity.
    Committee staff met with representatives from ICE regarding 
prosecutorial discretion on September 26, 2011. Staff discussed 
the ICE memos released by the Director.
    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.
    Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security's 
Office of the Inspector General briefed Committee staff on 
February 8, 2012, on their recent report on CBP's management of 
bonded facilities entitled ``CBP's Management Control of Bonded 
Facilities.'' [OIG-12-25]
    On February 10, 2012, Committee staff were briefed and 
asked for input on ICE's Mass Migration Plan. In the event of a 
mass immigrant migration, ICE is charged with housing and 
processing immigrants.

                       LEVERAGING DOD TECHNOLOGY

    In an era of diminishing budgets, the Department of 
Homeland Security must look to the Department of Defense (DoD) 
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 
of the United States. 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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) on June 20, 2011, to 
receive an update on 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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the U.S. 
Coast Guard (USCG) on November 2, 2011, 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.
    Committee staff met with representatives from the DoD for a 
pre-hearing meeting regarding DHS's use of DoD technology. 
During this meeting staff were able to discuss the November 8, 
2011, 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.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on November 15, 
2011,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 
and Director of Acquisition Services, United States Coast 
Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
    On May 4, 2012, Committee staff met with representatives 
from CBP regarding Utilization of Retrograded DoD Equipment. 
This is a CBP effort led by the Office of Technology Innovation 
and Acquisition (OTIA).

                         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.
    Committee staff held a conference call with the New York 
State Division of Criminal Justice Services on June 23, 2011, 
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 
Native American 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).
    The Subcommittee met with representatives from US-VISIT 
regarding biometrics on July 15, 2011. 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.

                               SITE VISIT

    The Subcommittee conducted a site visit on May 1, 2012, to 
view the World Trade International Bridge in Laredo, Texas.
    That same day, the Subcommittee also conducted a site visit 
and participated in a survey along the Rio Grande to examine 
methods of illegal entry into the United States. The survey was 
conducted by the U.S. Border Patrol, and included personnel 
from the Texas Department of Public Safety and U.S. Coast Guard 
boat units.

                            TRUSTED TRAVELER

    On May 30, 2012, the Chair and Ranking Members of the 
Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Management and 
the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security sent a letter 
to the GAO requesting a review of the Department's Trusted 
Traveler programs to include the extent to which these programs 
have improved the facilitation of commerce and trade across 
U.S. borders, their impact on security, the effectiveness of 
the application process, and how the Department measures the 
programs' performance.

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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)
``Balancing Maritime Security and Trade Facilitation: 
        Protecting our Ports, Increasing Commerce and Securing 
        the Supply Chain--Part I.'' February 7, 2012. (Serial 
        No. 112-67)
``From the 9/11 Hijackers to Amine el-Khalifi: Terrorists and 
        the Visa Overstay Problem.'' March 6, 2012. (Serial No. 
        112-75)
``Boots on the Ground or Eyes in the Sky: How Best to Utilize 
        the National Guard to Achieve Operational Control.'' 
        April 17, 2012. (Serial No. 112-85)
``Using Technology To Facilitate Trade and Enhance Security at 
        Our Ports of Entry.'' May 1, 2012. (Laredo, Texas) 
        (Serial No. 112-90)
``Measuring Border Security: U.S. Border Patrol's New Strategic 
        Plan and the Path Forward.'' May 8, 2012. (Serial No. 
        112-91)
``Stopping the Flow of Illicit Drugs in Arizona by Leveraging 
        State, Local, and Federal Information Sharing.'' May 
        21, 2012. (Phoenix, Arizona) (Serial No. 112-97)
           Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence

                Patrick Meehan,  Pennsylvania, Chairman

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

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    From January 2011 through the end of May 2012, the 
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence held 15 
hearings, receiving testimony from 54 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 reported to the Full Committee with a favorable 
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 2764 on March 28, 2012, 
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, 
amended, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 2764 to the House on May 8, 
2012, as H. Rpt. 112-466.
    The House considered H.R. 2764 on May 30, 2012, under 
Suspension of the Rules, and passed the measure 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 
measure reported to the Full Committee with a favorable 
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Full Committee considered H.R. 3140 on March 28, 2012, 
and ordered the measure to be favorably reported to the House, 
without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Committee reported H.R. 3140 to the House on May 8, 
2012, as H. Rpt. 112-467.
    The House considered H.R. 3140 on May 30, 2012, under 
Suspension of the Rules, and passed the measure 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. 
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. These insurgencies occurred 
against established authoritarian regimes in Spring 2011, 
creating an event referred to as the Arab Spring. Committee 
staff investigated the potential policy and security 
ramifications for the United States as a result of the 
uprisings. 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 United 
States 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 (I&A), the Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Policy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA), 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.
    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. The Subcommittee Chair 
also conducted meetings with the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, both in Washington, DC and in Pennsylvania, as 
well as DHS 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 the Aspen Security Forum held July 27 through 30, 
2011 in Aspen, Colorado. In addition, Committee staff traveled 
to New York City, New York for security briefings by the New 
York City 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 Hon. Caryn Wagner, 
Under Secretary for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, 
Department of Homeland Security; Rear Admiral Thomas Atkin, 
Assistant Commandant for Intelligence and Criminal 
Investigation, U.S. Coast Guard; Mr.Daniel Johnson, Assistant 
Administrator for Intelligence, 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 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 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.
    On February 28, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Federal Government Intelligence Sharing with State, 
Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement: An Assessment Ten Years 
After 9/11.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Hon. 
Scott McAllister, Deputy Under Secretary, State and Local 
Program Office, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Department 
of Homeland Security; Hon. Louis F. Quijas, Assistant 
Secretary, Office for State and Local Law Enforcement, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Eric Velez-Villar, 
Assistant Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department 
of Justice; and Ms. Maurita Bryant, National First Vice 
President, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement 
Executives.

              THREAT TO THE U.S. HOMELAND FROM SOUTH ASIA

    The Subcommittee examined events in South Asia as they 
relate to the United States, 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.
    The Subcommittee Chair consulted with representatives from 
the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on May 2, 2011, 
regarding the situation within Pakistan and the killing of al-
Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on May 3, 2011, 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 a 
French Magistrate 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 US-Jordanian bilateral relations.
    The Subcommittee Chair addressed Members of the World 
Affairs Council on April 15, 2011, on the issues of 
counterterrorism and intelligence.
    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.
    Committee staff received a briefing from the Cyber Division 
and National Cyber Forensics and Training Alliance, of the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation on May 9, 2011. 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.
    On May 18, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Terrorist Financing Since 9/11: Assessing an Evolving al-
Qaeda and State Sponsors of Terrorism.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Vice President 
of Research, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Mr. John 
Cassara, Private Citizen; Mr. Dennis Lormel, President and CEO, 
DML Associates, LLC; and Hon. Sue Eckert, Senior Fellow, Watson 
Institute for International Studies, Brown University.

                      WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

    On December 13, 2011, Committee staff received a briefing 
from representatives from the Central Intelligence Agency to 
discuss possible chemical weapons in Syria.
    On January 5, 2011, 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.
    The Subcommittee considered H.R. 2764, legislation 
requiring the Department of Homeland Security to suport the 
analysis and dissemination of information regarding threats 
involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear 
weapons thorughout the Department and among stakeholders. For 
further information see H.R. 2764, discussed above.

                       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.
    Committee staff held a meeting with the president of IBI 
Consultants and Senior Fellow at the International Assessment 
and Strategy Center, on June 1, 2011, to discuss Hezbollah in 
Latin America.
    On June 10, 2011, Committee staff held a meeting with the 
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.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on July 7, 2011, 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.
    The Subcommittee Members received a classified briefing on 
April 17, 2012, by representatives from the Department of 
Defense's U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).

                      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).
    Committee staff held a meeting with representatives from 
the USSS on April 7, 2011, to discuss the FY2012 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.
    On February 16, 2012, Subcommittee staff received a 
briefing on the fiscal year 2013 budget allocation for the 
USSS.
    On April 19, 2012, the Committee Chair initiated an 
investigation into an alleged incident involving United States 
Secret Service's personnel and foreign nationals in Cartagena, 
Colombia. The investigation is on-going.
    The Chair of the Full Committee sent a letter to the 
Director of the Secret Service on April 20, 2012, with 
questions relating to the alleged incident in Cartagena, 
Colombia. On May 1, 2012, the Committee received a response 
letter from the USSS.
    On May 4, 2012, Committee staff received a briefing from 
multiple representatives from the USSS and the Department of 
Homeland Security to provide additional information in response 
to the April 20 letter.
    The Chair of the Full Committee sent a letter to the 
Secretary of State on May 15, 2012, requesting that three State 
Department personnel on the ground in Colombia would be made 
available to the Committee for its investigation.

               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.
    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), on May 13, 2011, to inquire about their roles 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.
    Additionally, the Subcommittee considered H.R. 3140, 
legislation to address these concerns. See H.R. 3140, discussed 
above.

                  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. 
U.S. Army), Private Citizen; Mr.Reuel Marc Gerecht, Senior 
Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Dr. Matt Levitt, 
Director, Stein Program on Counterterrorism and 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.
    The Subcommittee Chair received a classified briefing from 
the Central Intelligence Agency on the Iranian plot to 
assassinate the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States 
on October 27, 2011.
    On April 26, 2012 the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
Intelligence and the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies held a 
joint hearing entitled ``Iranian Cyber Threat to the U.S. 
Homeland.'' The Subcommittees received testimony from Mr. Frank 
J. Cilluffo, Associate Vice President and Director, Homeland 
Security Policy Institute, The George Washington University; 
Mr. Ilan Berman, Vice President, American Foreign Policy 
Council; and Mr. Roger Caslow, Executive Cyberconsultant, Suss 
Consulting.

                               BOKO HARAM

    The Subcommittee has continued to monitor the changing 
threat landscape for emerging dangers to the U.S. homeland. 
After a 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 were 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 an 
administrative record in order to determine whether Nigerian 
Islamist sect Boko Haram should be designated a Foreign 
Terrorist Organization (FTO). The Committee received a response 
on September 18, 2011.
    Committee staff attended a briefing organized by the House 
Committee on Foreign Affairs on Boko Haram on September 27, 
2011. 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 U.S.; 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.
    The Chair of the Subcommittee spoke before the Heritage 
Foundation on March 6, 2012, on the emerging threat from Boko 
Haram.
    On March 30, 2012, the Full Committee and Subcommittee 
Chairs sent a letter to the Secretary of State urging the 
designation of Boko Haram as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
    The Chairs of the Full Committee and the Subcommittee sent 
an additional letter to the Secretary of State regarding Boko 
Haram on May 18, 2012. The Chairs of the Full Committee and the 
Subcommittee expressed their concern that the Department of 
State has yet to take any action regarding the designation of 
Boko Haram as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

                      ON-LINE TERRORIST OPERATIONS

    The Subcommittee examined the issue of terrorist operatives 
and sympathizers using the internet as a 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.

                              SOCIAL MEDIA

    On February 15, 2012, the Members of the Subcommittee 
received a classified briefing on the efforts by the Department 
of Homeland Security's Office of Intelligence and Analysis to 
collect intelligence via social media in order to enhance 
situational awareness to help deter, detect, and prevent terror 
attacks, and to manage natural disasters and other domestic 
incidents. Representatives from the Department of Homeland 
Security responded to Member questions.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on February 16, 2012, 
entitled ``DHS Monitoring of Social Networking and Media: 
Enhancing Intelligence Gathering and Ensuring Privacy.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Ms. Mary Ellen Callahan, 
Chief Privacy Officer, Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. 
Richard Chavez, Director, Office of Operations Coordinating and 
Planning, Department of Homeland Security.

                  TERRORIST THREAT TO ENERGY SECURITY

    In response to planned closure of oil refineries in the 
northeastern United States, the Subcommittee held a field 
hearing in Aston, Pennsylvania, on March 19, 2012, entitled 
``The Implications of Refinery Closures for U.S. Homeland 
Security and Critical Infrastructure Safety.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Dr. Howard Gruenspecht, Acting 
Administrator, Energy Information Administration, Department of 
Energy; Mr. Brandon Wales, Director, Homeland Infrastructure 
Threat and Risk Analysis Center, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Charles Drevna, President, American Fuel and 
Petrochemical Manufactures; and Mr. Robert ``Bob'' Greco, Group 
Director, Downstream and Industry Operations, American 
Petroleum Institute.

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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)
``DHS Monitoring of Social Networking and Media: Enhancing 
        Intelligence Gathering and Ensuring Privacy.'' February 
        16, 2012. (Serial No. 112-70)
``Federal Government Intelligence Sharing with State, Local and 
        Tribal Law Enforcement: An Assessment Ten Years After 
        9/11.'' February 28, 2012. (Serial No. 112-72)
``The Implications of Refinery Closures for U.S. Homeland 
        Security and Critical Infrastructure Safety.'' (Aston, 
        Pennsylvania) March 19, 2012.(Serial No. 112-78)
``Iranian Cyber Threat to the U.S. Homeland.'' Joint with the 
        Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
        Protection, and Security Technologies. April 26, 2012. 
        (Serial No. 112-89)
``Terrorist Financing Since 9/11: Assessing an Evolving al-
        Qaeda and State Sponsors of Terrorism.'' May 18, 2012. 
        (Serial No. 112-96)
  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 Oversight and 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 Islamic 
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 United 
States citizens. The Committee will also analyze the 
radicalization of United States 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 the DHS 
Counterintelligence Division (CPD) 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 (Pub. L. 107-295), the Security and 
Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-
347), relevant provisions of the Intelligence Reform and 
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Pub. L. 108-458), and the 
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 
(Pub. 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 on-
going 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 on-going 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 and 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 50 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 citizens of the United States. 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 to receive 
threat briefings 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 within 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-Alwaki may have played in facilitating the attacks of 
September 11, 2001. 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 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.
    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 second 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, the Chair of the Full Committee 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.

                      united states secret service

    The Committee initiated an investigation into an alleged 
incident involving USS personnel and foreign nationals in 
Cartigena, Colombia. The investigation is still on-going, 
however, the Full Committee Chair has sent a letter to the 
Director of the USS with questions related to the alleged 
incident, and received a response letter. Furthermore, 
Committee staff received a briefing from multiple 
representatives from the USSS and the Department of Homeland 
Security providing additional information in response to the 
April 20 letter. The Chair of the Full Committee also sent a 
letter to the Secretary of State requesting to have the 
Department of State make three Departmental personnel on the 
ground in Colombia available to the Committee for its 
investigation.

           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 Chair and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee sent a 
letter to the Secretary of State to encourage the Department's 
Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism to initiate an 
investigation to determine whether the Nigerian Islamist sect 
Boko Haram should be designated a Foreign Terrorist 
Organization. Additionally, the Full Committee Chair and the 
Subcommittee Chair pursued this request with the Secretary of 
State, with two additional letters.

        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 staff received a briefing from the 
Department of Homeland Security's Counterintelligence Program 
Division (CPD) on the status of its reorganization, and will 
continue to further examine the reorganized and the CPD mission 
and operations following its recent reorganization.

                          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. Additionally, Committee staff attended the National 
Fusion Center Training Event held in Phoenix, Arizona in April 
2012.
    The Chair 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 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 Subcommittee held a hearing on February 28, 2012, 
entitled ``Federal Government Intelligence Sharing with State, 
local, and Tribal Law Enforcement: An Assessment Ten Years 
After 9/11."

                     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.
    The Subcommittee held a hearing on February 26, 2012, 
entitled ``DHS Monitoring of Social Networking and Media: 
Enhancing Intelligence Gathering and Ensuring Privacy.'' The 
Subcommittee also received a classified briefing on this issue 
on February 15, 2012.

                      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.
    The Committee initiated an investigation into an alleged 
incident involving USS personnel and foreign nationals in 
Cartigena, Colombia. The investigation is still on-going, 
however, the Full Committee Chair has sent a letter to the 
Director of the USS with questions related to the alleged 
incident, and received a response letter. Furthermore, 
Committee staff received a briefing from multiple 
representatives from the USSS and the Department of Homeland 
Security providing additional information in response to the 
April 20 letter. The Chair of the Full Committee also sent a 
letter to the Secretary of State requesting to have the 
Department of State make three Departmental personnel on the 
ground in Colombia available to the Committee for its 
investigation.

              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, May 3, 2011, July 12, 
2011 November 15, 2011, April 17, 2012, May 1, 2012, and May 8, 
2012. The Subcommittee also considered the following measures: 
H.R. 1299, H.R. 915, and H.R. 1922. The Chair and Ranking 
Member of the Subcommittee sent a letter to the Commissioner of 
the Customs and Border Protection regarding personnel at the 
borders and ports of entry on June 1, 2011. Additionally, the 
Chair of the Full Committee and the Chair of the Subcommittee 
sent a letter to the President requesting an extension of the 
deployment of National Guard troops on the Southwest border.
    In 2011, the Subcommittee held several oversight hearings 
on obtaining operational control of land borders. The first 
hearing was held on February 15, 2011, and was entitled 
``Securing our Borders--Operational Control and the Path 
Forward.'' The following hearing on March 15, 2011, entitled 
``Strengthening the Border--Finding the Right Mix of Personnel, 
Infrastructure, and Technology.'' This hearing focused on the 
Department's efforts to secure the border after the 
cancellation of the Secure Border Initiative (SBInet). The 
hearing focused on how the Department measures operational 
control of the border. On May 3, 2011, the Subcommittee held a 
hearing entitled ``Border Security and Enforcement--Department 
of Homeland Security's Cooperation with State and Local Law 
Enforcement.'' The hearing focused on the Department's efforts 
to work efficiently with State and local law enforcement. The 
Subcommittee shifted focus to the maritime border on July 12, 
2011, with the hearing entitled ``Protecting the Maritime 
Borders--Leveraging Law Enforcement Cooperation to Enhance 
Security along America's Coasts.'' This hearing focused on how 
the U.S. Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, and other 
vital law enforcement agencies work together to secure 
America's ports and coasts. In 2012, the Subcommittee continued 
its oversight of obtaining operational control by holding a 
hearing on May 8, 2012, entitled ``Measuring Border Security: 
U.S. Border Patrol's New Strategic Plan and the Path Forward'' 
to better understand the Border Patrol's latest border security 
strategy.
    In an era of diminishing budgets, the Department of 
Homeland Security must look to the Department of Defense to 
transfer existing technology and resources that may have an 
application for Homeland Security. The Subcommittee's first 
hearing held on this topic was on November 15, 2011, entitled 
``Protecting the Homeland: How can DHS use DoD technology to 
secure the border?'' Then, on April 17, 2012, the Subcommittee 
examined the National Guard's role on the border during the 
hearing entitled ``Boots on the Ground or Eyes in the Sky: How 
Best to Utilize the National Guard to Achieve Operational 
Control.''
    The Subcommittee also considered legislation regarding 
operational control of the border. In response to the 
Government Accountability Office's report that less than 44 
percent of the Southwest border is secure, H.R. 1299, the 
``Secure Border Act of 2011,'' was introduced March 31, 2011; 
considered by the Subcommittee on June 2, 2011. The Full 
Committee considered the measure on September 21, 2011, and 
reported it to the House on November 12, 2011. H.R. 915, the 
``Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act'' was 
introduced on March 3, 2011, considered by the Subcommittee on 
June 2, 2011. The Full Committee considered the measures on 
September 21, 2011, and reported to the House on November 4, 
2011. The bill establishes a Border Enforcement Security Task 
Force (BEST) program within U.S. Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement to enhance border security. H.R. 1922, providing 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection with access to Federal lands 
to carry out certain security activities in the Southwest 
Border region was introduced on May 13, 2011, considered by the 
Subcommittee on June 2, 2011. Provisions of H.R. 1922 were 
included in Title VI of H.R. 3116 as reported by the Committee.

                 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 5, 2011, May 3, 2011, September 13, 2011 November 15, 
2011, March 6, 2012, and May 1, 2012. The Subcommittee 
considered the following measures: H.R. 1299, H.R. 915, and 
H.R. 1922.
    The Chair of the Full Committee and the Chair of the 
Subcommittee sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland 
Security 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 United States and Mexico.
    In regards to border screening and terrorist travel, the 
Subcommittee held several oversight hearings. The first was on 
March 15, 2011, entitled ``Strengthening the Border--Finding 
the Right Mix of Personnel, Infrastructure, and Technology.'' 
This hearing focused on the Department's efforts to secure the 
border after the cancellation of the Secure Border Initiative 
(SBInet). Then 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,'' examining how resources are allocated and 
deployed at the ports of entry in terms of manpower, canine 
units, and infrastructure. On May 3, 2011, the Subcommittee 
held a hearing entitled ``Border Security and Enforcement--
Department of Homeland Security's Cooperation with State and 
Local Law Enforcement.'' The hearing focused on the 
Department's efforts to work efficiently with State and local 
law enforcement. The Subcommittee also held a hearing on 
November 15, 2011, entitled ``Protecting the Homeland: How can 
DHS use DoD technology to secure the border?'' Continuing its 
oversight, the Subcommittee held a hearing addressing gaps in 
the visa system, particularly challenges in identifying 
individuals who overstay their visas on March 6, 2012. The 
title of the hearing was ``From the 9/11 Hijackers to Amine el-
Khalifi: Terrorists and the Visa Overstay Problem.'' Then on 
May 1, 2012, the Subcommittee held a field hearing in Laredo, 
Texas, entitled ``Using Technology to Facilitate Trade and 
Enhance Security at our Ports of Entry.'' Additionally, the 
Subcommittee held a field hearing in Phoenix, Arizona on May 
21, 2012, regarding drug smuggling across the Arizona border, 
entitled ``Stopping the Illicit Drugs in Arizona by Leveraging 
State, Local, and Federal Information Sharing.''
    The Subcommittee also considered legislation regarding 
border screening and terrorist travel. In response to a 
Government Accountability Office's report that less than 44 
percent of the Southwest Border is secure, H.R. 1299, the 
``Secure Border Act of 2011'', was introduced March 31, 2011, 
considered by the Subcommittee on June 2, 2011, by the Full 
Committee on September 21, 2011, and reported to the House on 
November 12, 2011. H.R. 915, the ``Jaime Zapata Border 
Enforcement Security Task Force Act'' was introduced on March 
3, 2011, considered by the Subcommittee on June 2, 2011, by the 
Full Committee on September 21, 2011, and reported to the House 
on November 4, 2011, and passed by the House on May 30, 2012. 
The bill establishes a Border Enforcement Security Task Force 
(BEST) program in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to 
enhance border security. H.R. 1922, ``Providing U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection with Access to Federal Lands to Carry Out 
Certain Security Activities in the Southwest Border Region was 
introduced May 13, 2011, considered by the Subcommittee on June 
2, 2011, and provisions of H.R. 1922 were included in Title VI 
of H.R. 3116 as reported to the House. This bill grants CBP 
access for to Federal lands to carry out certain security 
activities in the Southwest Border region.

                       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 February 7, 2012. The Subcommittee 
considered measure H.R. 4251.
    The Subcommittee held its first hearing on port and 
maritime security on June 14, 2011. The hearing was entitled 
``Securing the Nation's Ports and Maritime Border--A Review of 
the Coast Guard's Post 9/11 Homeland Security Missions,'' 
focusing the Coast Guard's greatly increased maritime security 
operations and range of capabilities. Then, on July 12, 2011, 
the Subcommittee held the hearing titled ``Protecting the 
Maritime Borders--Leveraging Law Enforcement Cooperation to 
Enhance Security along America's Coasts.'' This hearing focused 
on how the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection, and other vital law enforcement agencies work 
together to secure America's ports and coasts. Continuing 
oversight of port and maritime security issues, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing analyzing the Nation's supply chain 
security. The hearing, held on February 7, 2012, entitled 
``Balancing Trade and Security: Protecting our Ports, 
Facilitating Commerce, and Securing the Supply Chain.''
    The Subcommittee also considered legislation regarding port 
and maritime security. In order to authorize, enhance, and 
reform certain port security programs through increased 
efficiency and risk-based coordination within the Department of 
Homeland Security, the Subcommittee considered H.R. 4251, the 
``Securing Maritime Activities through Risk-based Targeting for 
Port Security Act'' or the ``SMART Port Act.'' H.R. 4251 was 
introduced on March 22, 2012, considered by the Subcommittee on 
April 27, 2012, and favorably reported to the Full Committee.

                            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 Department of Defense (DoD) 
technology and how the USCG leverages its unique role to assist 
with the transfer of technology between the DoD and the 
Department of Homeland security.
    With regards to certain Coast Guard security roles, the 
Subcommittee considered H.R. 4251, to authorize, enhance, and 
reform certain port security programs through increased 
efficiency and risk-based coordination within the Department of 
Homeland Security. H.R. 4251, the ``Securing Maritime 
Activities through Risk-based Targeting for Port Security Act'' 
or the ``SMART Port Act'' was introduced on March 22, 2012, 
considered by the Subcommittee on April 27, 2012, and favorably 
reported to the Full Committee.

                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. On March 
30, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair led a CODEL to Asia to examine 
surface and aviation transportation security initiatives, and 
discuss opportunities for increased partnership between the 
United States and Asia on security. On May 8, 2012, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing to examine the partnerships between 
the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Additionally, 
from May 14-15, 2012 Subcommittee Members conducted a site 
visit to New York City, New York to review various high-risk 
transportation targets throughout the region.

                    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 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. 
On February 7, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing to discuss 
the Screening Partnership Program and the recent United States 
Court of Federal Claims ruling.
    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 continuous improvement. 
On February 22, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to 
the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting to be a 
co-requestor of a report investigating the Transportation 
Security Administration's National Explosives Detection Canine 
Program. Additionally, on April 25, 2012 the Subcommittee held 
a follow-up classified Member briefing to continue the 
discussion on passenger screening technologies.

                           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, the Chairs 
of the Full Committee the Subcommittee 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 the 
attacks of September 11, 2001, 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 the attacks of September 11, 
2001. The Subcommittee held a hearing on this issue on February 
16, 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 have 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. 
Additionally, on February 6, 2012, the Subcommittee conducted a 
Member site visit to Washington Dulles International Airport.
    On February 28, 2012, the Subcommittee held a Member 
briefing to examine TSA's air cargo security initiatives. 
Additionally, on March 28, 2012, the Subcommittee held a 
hearing to examine TSA's large screening workforce and 
bureaucracy.
    On March 21, 2012, the Subcommittee held a Member briefing 
to discuss TSA's delayed rulemaking regarding Foreign Repair 
Stations for Aircraft. As a follow-up to this briefing on March 
27, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair and Mr. Walberg sent a letter 
to the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding this issue.
    The Subcommittee continues to review security breaches and 
violations of airport perimeter and access controls. Members of 
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, to discusse this issue. On May 16, 2012, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing to examine TSA's access controls 
oversight. On May 16, 2012, the Chairman and Ranking Member of 
the Subcommittee sent Administrator Pistole a letter to express 
concerns regarding TSA's access control oversight 
vulnerabilities.
    The Subcommittee conducted a site visit to the TSA Systems 
Integration Facility located at Washington Reagan National 
Airport. Members observed the Credential Authentication 
Technology--Boarding Pass Scanning Systems (CAT-BPSS), which 
TSA expects will eventually replace the current procedure used 
by security officers to verify fraudulent or altered documents 
at passenger screening checkpoints at U.S. airports.

                         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.
    On January 11, 2012, the Subcommittee staff conducted a 
site visit to Baltimore-Washington International Airport to 
observe surface transportation security inspectors.
    On May 31, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``TSA's Surface Inspection Program: Strengthening Security or 
Squandering Scant Resources?'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Chief John O'Connor, Amtrak Police Department; 
Mr. Skip Elliott, Vice President, Public Safety and 
Environment, CSX; Mr. Philip L. Byrd Sr., President, Bulldog 
Hiway Express, testifying on behalf of the American Trucking 
Associations; Mr. William C. Blankenship, Chief Operating 
Officer, Greyhound Lines, Inc.; and Mr. Doug Morris, Director, 
Safety and Security Operations, Owner-Operator Independent 
Drivers Association.

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                   federal preparedness and response

    During 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 also approved 
legislation authorizing the Integrated Public Alert and Warning 
System. 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 
$34 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 held a number of hearings and 
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 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. The Subcommittee also approved H.R. 1411, the 
Metropolitan Medical Response System Program Act, to authorize 
expenditures under the medial preparedness grant program.
    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 through 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. The Subcommittee Chair 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 on-going 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 US--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, the Chair of the Subcommittee 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 on-going 
concerns with contract guard management and site security 
assessments. The Subcommittee Chair sent four letters 
requesting GAO studies to delve further into FPS' challenges. 
Those requests 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.
    The Subcommittee will continue oversight of the Chemical 
Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program with particular focus 
on processes designed to address the Infrastructure Security 
Compliance Division.

                         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. The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Security Technologies held an important 
oversight hearing at which the Under Secretary for Science and 
Technology testified on 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 the Secretaries 
of Homeland Security and Treasury requesting information in 
regards to the Trade Secrets Act and how it has been applied to 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection 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 the 
Secretary of Homeland Security 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 the 
Initative's potential benefits and its effectiveness against 
terrorist operations of drug cartels.
    During the 2nd session of the 112th Congress, the 
Subcommittee continued its oversight of the Department's day to 
day operations. In an effort to examine the current strategy 
documents produced by the Department that guide its daily 
programs and activities and to monitor their effective 
implementation, on February 3, 2012, the Subcommittee held a 
hearing entitled ``Is DHS Effectively Implementing a Strategy 
to Counter Emerging Threats?'' In addition, to continue its 
examination of duplication and opportunities for cost savings 
within the Department, on March 8, 2012, the Subcommittee held 
a hearing entitled ``Eliminating Waste, Fraud, Abuse, and 
Duplication in the Department of Homeland Security.''

                          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 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 Department still lacks effective program management, 
clear roles and processes for program governance, sharing of 
best practices, and access to timely, reliable and analyzed 
data on more than $18 billion in acquisitions and investments. 
As a result, on March 1, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Building One DHS: Why Can't Management Information 
be Integrated?''
    In addition, on April 27, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair sent 
a letter to the Under Secretary for Management of the 
Department of Homeland Security requesting information 
regarding National and international conferences attended by 
DHS personnel and how resources are spent.
    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 in a 
continued effort to examine the problem of low morale, on March 
22, 2012, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``Building 
One DHS: Why is Employee Morale Low?'' Following the March 22 
hearing, the Subcommittee chair sent a letter to the Secretary 
of Homeland Security encouraging the Department to work with 
stakeholders, leadership, and DHS employees to adopt a robust 
plan to improve morale within the agency.
    On February 9, 2012 the Subcommittee hosted a Member 
briefing on the Department's management goals and priorities 
for 2012. The briefing was led by the DHS Under Secretary for 
Management, Mr. Rafael Borras. Main topics covered during the 
briefing included strengthening DHS's acquisition process, 
contracting duplication, a simplified budget structure, 
improper payments, and progress made on the Department's 
``qualified'' audit opinion.
    The Subcommittee Chair sent a letter to the Comptroller 
General of the United States on April 24, 2012, requesting to 
be a co-requester of two reports that GAO is preparing on the 
Department of Homeland Security's Office of Policy and 
intelligence analysis capabilities at the request of the Senate 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    Over the past two years several reports of DHS employees 
acting unethically and in some cases criminally have eroded the 
faith entrusted to them by the American people. In response, 
the Subcommittee held a hearing on May 17, 2012, entitled 
``Department of Homeland Security: An Examination of Ethical 
Standards.'' Furthermore, on April 24, 2012, the Subcommittee 
Chair asked to become a co-requester of a report that the 
Government Accountability Office (GAO) is preparing on 
personnel misconduct in the Transportation Security 
Administration at the request of the Chairman of the House 
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. In addition, 
Subcommittee staff again met with management leaders at DHS.

               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. As a continued effort to 
closely monitor this project, during the second session of the 
112th Congress, Subcommittee staff were briefed from DHS 
officials and General Services Administration on updates to the 
St. Elizabeths facility and discussed upcoming budget requests.

                         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?''
    Furthermore, on March, 21, 2012, the Subcommittee Chair 
sent a letter to the Comptroller General asking to be a co-
requester of a report that GAO is preparing on the Department 
of Homeland Security's acquisition policy at the request of the 
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

                      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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                          A P P E N D I C E S

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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.
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                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                   Peter T. King, New York, Chairman

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

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair
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)
                                 ______
                                 

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

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

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

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

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

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

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

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

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

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

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair
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)
                                 ______
                                 

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

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

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

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

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

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

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

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

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

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

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair
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)
                                 ______
                                 

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

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

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

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

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

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

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

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

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

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

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair
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)
                                 ______
                                 

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

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

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

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

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

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

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

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

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

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

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair
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)
                                 ______
                                 

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

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

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

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

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

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

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

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

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

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

                             February 2012

    Ms.Jackie Speier of California resigned as a Member of the 
Committee on Homeland Security on February 16, 2012.
    On February 27, 2012, changes were made to Subcommittee 
assignements.
    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
Daniel E. Lungren, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama
Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida
Paul C. Broun, Georgia
Candice S.Miller, Michigan
Tim Walberg, Michigan
Chip Cravaack, Minnesota
Joe Walsh, Illinois
Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania
Ben Quayle, Arizona
E. Scott Rigell, Virginia
Billy Long, Missouri
Jeff Duncan, South Carolina
Tom Marino, Pennsylvania
Blake Farenthold, Texas
Robert L. Turner, New York          Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi,
                                    Loretta Sanchez, California
                                    Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
                                    Henry Cuellar, Texas
                                    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
                                    Laura Richardson, California
                                    Danny K. Davis, Illinois
                                    Brian Higgins, New York
                                    Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
                                    Hansen Clarke, Michigan
                                    William R. Keating, Massachusetts
                                    Kathleen C. Hochul, New York
                                    Janice Hahn, California
                                    Vacancy
                                 ______
                                 

SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND SECURITY 
                              TECHNOLOGIES

                Daniel E. Lungren, California, Chairman

Michael T. McCaul, Texas
Tim Walberg, Michigan, Vice Chair
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)
                                 ______
                                 

                SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

                     Mike Rogers, Alabama, Chairman

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

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, INVESTIGATIONS, AND MANAGEMENT

                   Michael T. McCaul, Texas, Chairman

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

  SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND COMMUNICATIONS

                  Gus M. Bilirakis, Florida, Chairman

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

              SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER AND MARITIME SECURITY

                  Candice S.Miller, Michigan, Chairman

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

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON COUNTERTERRORISM AND INTELLIGENCE

                 Patrick Meehan, Pennsylvania, Chairman

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

                                  
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