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                                            Union Calendar No. 604

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                  LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

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                        COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                               116TH CONGRESS

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                                             Union Calendar No. 604

116th Congress }                                          { Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  2d Session   }                                          { 116-720

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                  LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES

                                 OF THE

                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                             116TH CONGRESS


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January 2, 2021.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
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                          House of Representatives,
                            Committee on Homeland Security,
                                   Washington, DC, January 2, 2021.
Hon. Cheryl L. Johnson,
Clerk of the House of Representatives,
The Capitol, Washington, DC.
    Dear Ms. Johnson: Pursuant to Rule X and clause 1(d) of 
Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives, attached 
please find the report of the legislative and oversight 
activities of the Committee on Homeland Security during the 
116th Congress.
            Sincerely,
                                        Bennie G. Thompson,
                                                          Chairman.
                            
                            
                            C O N T E N T S

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                                                                   Page
Jurisdiction.....................................................     3
Membership and Organization......................................     5
History..........................................................     7
Legislative Activities of the Committee..........................    19
Oversight Activities.............................................    89
    Full Committee...............................................    89
    Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations   113
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
      Innovation.................................................   123
    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
      Recovery...................................................   133
    Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism............   141
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability....   151
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.........   157
Committee Oversight Plan
    Part A, Oversight Plan as Agreed to..........................   165
    Part B, Implementation of the Oversight Plan.................   173
Appendices
    Appendix I--Committee Rules..................................   185
    Appendix II--Membership Changes to the Committee.............   197
    Appendix III--List of Public Laws............................   203
    Appendix IV--Committee Legislative Reports...................   205
    Appendix V--Executive Communications, Memorials, and 
      Presidential Messages......................................   213
    Appendix VI--Committee Staff.................................   217
    Appendix VII--Witnesses......................................   221
    Appendix VIII--Printed Hearings..............................   241
    Appendix IX--Committee Prints................................   247
    Appendix X--Summary of Community Activities..................   249
    
    

                                                 Union Calendar No. 604
                                                 
116th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 2d Session                                                     116-720

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   LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND 
                                SECURITY

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January 2, 2021.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
                                 State 
                 of the Union and ordered to be printed

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

                              R E P O R T

                                Overview

    The Committee on Homeland Security met on January 30, 2019, 
for an organizational meeting for the 116th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi. The 
Committee Membership was set at 31 Members with 18 Democrats 
and 13 Republicans. Subsequently, the Committee Membership was 
updated to 32 Members with 18 Democrats and 14 Republicans.
    The Committee established six subcommittees: The 
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations; 
the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, 
and Innovation; the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
Response, and Recovery; the Subcommittee on Intelligence and 
Counterterrorism; the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, 
and Accountability; and the Subcommittee on Transportation and 
Maritime Security.

                              Jurisdiction

    The Committee on Homeland Security was re-established in 
the 116th Congress pursuant to H. Res. 6, the Rules of the 
House of Representatives for the 116th Congress, agreed to on 
January 9, 2019. The jurisdiction of the Committee is as 
follows:

                              HOUSE RULE X

                       organization of committees
Committees and their legislative jurisdictions
    1. There shall be in the House the following standing committees, 
each of which shall have the jurisdiction and related functions 
assigned by this clause and clauses 2, 3, and 4. All bills, 
resolutions, and other matters relating to subjects within the 
jurisdiction of the standing committees listed in this clause shall be 
referred to those committees, in accordance with clause 2 of rule XII, 
as follows:
          * * * * *
    (j) Committee on Homeland Security.
      (1) Overall homeland security policy.
      (2) Organization, administration, and general management 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.

   Membership and Organization of the Committee on Homeland Security

                                (18-14)

                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

 Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, 
             Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Michael T. Mccaul, Texas             Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
John Katko, New York                 Kathleen M. Rice, New York
Mark Walker, North Carolina          J. Luis Correa, California
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                Max Rose, New York
Mark Green, Tennessee                Lauren Underwood, Illinois
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Dina Titus, Nevada
Mike Garcia, California              Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
                                     Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
                                     Val Butler Demings, Florida
                                     VACANT
                                     
                                     
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Appointment of Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi as Chair, 
    and Mr. Mike Rogers of Alabama as Ranking Minority Member on 
    January 3, 2017, pursuant to H. Res. 24 and H. Res. 25, 
    respectively.
Appointment of Majority and Minority Members of the Committee on 
    January 23, 2019, pursuant to H. Res. 67 and H. Res. 68, 
    respectively.
Resignation of Mr. John Ratcliffe of Texas from the Committee on 
    September 25, 2019.
Appointment of Mr. Dan Bishop of North Carolina to the Committee 
    on September 26, 2019, pursuant to H. Res. 596.
Resignation of Mr. Van Taylor of Texas from the Committee on 
    January 15, 2020. Appointment of Mr. Jefferson Van Drew of 
    New Jersey to the Committee on January 16, 2020, pursuant to 
    H. Res. 801.
Appointment of Mr. Mike Garcia of California to the Committee on 
    July 30, 2020, pursuant to H. Res. 1072.
Resignation of Mr. Cedric Richmond of Louisiana from the 
    Committee on September 22, 2020.
    
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     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER SECURITY, FACILITATION, AND OPERATIONS

   Kathleen M. Rice, New York, 
            Chairwoman

Clay Higgins, Louisiana, Ranking Membernald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                J. Luis Correa, California
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND 
                               INNOVATION

   Lauren Underwood, Illinois, 
            Chairwoman

John Katko, New York, Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Mark Walker, North Carolina          James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Kathleen M. Rice, New York
Mark Green, Tennessee                Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    VACANT
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY

 Donald M. Payne Jr., New Jersey, 
             Chairman

Peter T. King, New York, Ranking Memberx Rose, New York
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    VACANT
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERTERRORISM

   Max Rose, New York, Chairman

Mark Walker, North Carolina, Ranking Member Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Mark Green, Tennessee                Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico, 
            Chairwoman

Dan Crenshaw, Texas, Ranking Member  Dina Titus, Nevada
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

          SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND MARITIME SECURITY

   J. Luis Correa, California, 
             Chairman

Debbie Lesko, Arizona                Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri
John Katko, New York                 Dina Titus, Nevada
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Mark Green, Tennessee                Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Val Butler Deming, Florida
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

             History of the Committee on Homeland Security

                 Select Committees on Homeland Security

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


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


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               Law                       Title               Bill
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Pub. L. 108-136.................  National Defense    H.R. 1588
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2004.
Pub. L. 108-268.................  To provide for the  H.R. 4322
                                   transfer of the
                                   Nebraska Avenue
                                   Naval Complex in
                                   the District of
                                   Columbia to
                                   facilitate the
                                   establishment of
                                   the headquarters
                                   for the
                                   Department of
                                   Homeland
                                   Security, to
                                   provide for the
                                   acquisition by
                                   the Department of
                                   the Navy of
                                   suitable
                                   replacement
                                   facilities.
Pub. L. 108-276.................  Project BioShield   S. 15 (H.R. 2122)
                                   Act of 2004.
Pub. L. 108-293.................  Coast Guard and     H.R. 2443
                                   Maritime
                                   Transportation
                                   Act of 2004.
Pub. L. 108-330.................  Department of       H.R. 4259
                                   Homeland Security
                                   Financial
                                   Accountability
                                   Act.
Pub. L. 108-458.................  Intelligence        S. 2845 (H.R.
                                   Reform and          5223)
                                   Terrorism
                                   Prevention Act of
                                   2004.
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Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on
  Homeland Security.


    Pursuant to H. Res. 5, the Select Committee terminated on 
January 2, 2005, with the expiration of the 108th Congress.

                    Committees on Homeland Security

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


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               Law                       Title               Bill
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Pub. L. 109-13..................  Emergency           H.R. 1268
                                   Supplemental
                                   Appropriations
                                   Act for Defense,
                                   the Global War on
                                   Terror, and
                                   Tsunami Relief,
                                   2005.
Pub. L. 109-59..................  Safe, Accountable,  H.R. 3
                                   Flexible,
                                   Efficient
                                   Transportation
                                   Equity Act: A
                                   Legacy for Users .
Pub. L. 109-163.................  National Defense    H.R. 1815
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2006.
Pub. L. 109-241.................  Coast Guard and     H.R. 889
                                   Maritime
                                   Transportation
                                   Act of 2006.
Pub. L. 109-295.................  Department of       H.R. 5441
                                   Homeland Security
                                   Appropriations
                                   Act, 2007.
Pub. L. 109-347.................  SAFE Port Act.....  H.R. 4954
Pub. L. 109-364.................  John Warner         H.R. 5122
                                   National Defense
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2007.
Pub. L. 109-367.................  Secure Fence Act    H.R. 6061
                                   of 2006.
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Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on
  Homeland Security.


110th Congress
    The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing 
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in 
the House on January 4, 2007, by a record vote of 235 yeas and 
195 nays.
    The Committee on Homeland Security met on January 23, 2007, 
for an organizational meeting for the 110th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi. The 
Committee Membership was set at 34 Members with 19 Democrats 
and 15 Republicans. The following Members were appointed to the 
Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of the Congress: 
Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Loretta Sanchez of 
California; Mr. Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts; Mr. Norman 
D. Dicks of Washington; Ms. Jane Harman of California; Mr. 
Peter A. DeFazio of Oregon; Mrs. Nita M. Lowey of New York; Ms. 
Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Delegate from the District of 
Columbia; Ms. Zoe Lofgren of California; Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee 
of Texas; Mrs. Donna M. Christensen, a Delegate from the U.S. 
Virgin Islands; Mr. Bob Etheridge of North Carolina; Mr. James 
R. Langevin of Rhode Island; Mr. Henry Cuellar of Texas; Mr. 
Christopher P. Carney of Pennsylvania; Ms. Yvette D. Clarke of 
New York; Mr. Al Green of Texas; Mr. Ed Perlmutter of Colorado; 
Mr. Bill Pascrell, Jr. of New Jersey; Mr. Peter T. King of New 
York; Mr. Lamar Smith of Texas; Mr. Christopher Shays of 
Connecticut; Mr. Mark E. Souder of Indiana; Mr. Tom Davis of 
Virginia; Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California; Mr. Mike Rogers 
of Alabama; Mr. David G. Reichert of Washington; Mr. Michael T. 
McCaul of Texas; Mr. Charles W. Dent of Pennsylvania; Ms. Ginny 
Brown-Waite of Florida; Mr. Gus M. Bilirakis of Florida; Mr. 
David Davis of Tennessee; Mr. Paul C. Broun of Georgia; Mrs. 
Candice S. Miller of Michigan; Mrs. Marsha Blackburn of 
Tennessee; Mr. Kevin McCarthy of California; and Mr. Bobby 
Jindal of Louisiana.
    The Committee established six Subcommittees: the 
Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism; 
the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing, and 
Terrorism Risk Assessment; the Subcommittee on Transportation 
Security and Infrastructure Protection; the Subcommittee on 
Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology; 
the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and 
Response; and the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, 
and Oversight.
    The Committee had four measures signed into law during the 
110th Congress:


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              Laws                       Title               Bill
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Pub. L. 110-53..................  Implementing        H.R. 1
                                   Recommendations
                                   of the 9/11
                                   Commission Act of
                                   2007.
Pub. L. 110-181.................  National Defense    H.R. 4986 (H.R.
                                   Authorization Act   1585)
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2008.
Pub. L. 110-388.................  A bill to provide   S. 2816
                                   for the
                                   appointment of
                                   the Chief Human
                                   Capital Officer
                                   of the Department
                                   of Homeland
                                   Security by the
                                   Secretary of
                                   Homeland
                                   Security..
Pub. L. 110-412.................  Personnel           H.R. 6098
                                   Reimbursement for
                                   Intelligence
                                   Cooperation and
                                   Enhancement of
                                   Homeland Security
                                   Act of 2008.
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Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on
  Homeland Security.


111th Congress

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


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              Laws                       Title               Bill
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Pub. L. 111-84..................  National Defense    H.R. 2647
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2010.
Pub. L. 111-140.................  Nuclear Forensics   H.R. 730
                                   and Attribution
                                   Act.
Pub. L. 111-145.................  United States       H.R. 1299
                                   Capitol Police
                                   Administrative
                                   Technical
                                   Corrections Act
                                   of 2009.
Pub. L. 111-198.................  Homebuyer           H.R. 5623
                                   Assistance and
                                   Improvement Act
                                   of 2010.
Pub. L. 111-207.................  Cruise Vessel       H.R. 3360
                                   Security and
                                   Safety Act of
                                   2010.
Pub. L. 111-245.................  First Responder     H.R. 3978
                                   Anti-Terrorism
                                   Training
                                   Resources Act.
Pub. L. 111-252.................  To allow certain    H.R. 1517
                                   U.S. Customs and
                                   Border Protection
                                   employees who
                                   serve under an
                                   overseas limited
                                   appointment for
                                   at least 2 years,
                                   and whose service
                                   is rated fully
                                   successful or
                                   higher throughout
                                   that time, to be
                                   converted to a
                                   permanent
                                   appointment in
                                   the competitive
                                   service.
Pub. L. 111-258.................  Reducing Over-      H.R. 553
                                   Classification
                                   Act.
Pub. L. 111-259.................  Intelligence        H.R. 2701
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2010.
Pub. L. 111-271.................  Redundancy          H.R. 3980
                                   Elimination and
                                   Enhanced
                                   Performance for
                                   Preparedness
                                   Grants Act.
Pub. L. 111-281.................  Coast Guard         H.R. 3619
                                   Authorization Act
                                   of 2010.
Pub. L. 111-356.................  Northern Border     H.R. 4748
                                   Counternarcotics
                                   Strategy Act of
                                   2010.
Pub. L. 111-376.................  Anti-Border         S. 3243
                                   Corruption Act of
                                   2010.
Pub. L. 111-383.................  Ike Skelton         H.R. 6523
                                   National Defense
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2011.
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  Homeland Security.


112th Congress

    The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing 
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in 
the House on January 5, 2011, by a record vote of 238 yeas and 
191 nays.
    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 following Members were 
appointed to the Committee on Homeland Security for all or part 
of the Congress: Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Mr. Lamar Smith 
of Texas; Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California; Mr. Mike Rogers 
of Alabama; Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. Gus M. 
Bilirakis of Florida; Mr. Paul C. Broun of Georgia; Mrs. 
Candice S. Miller of Michigan; Mr. Tim Walberg of Michigan; Mr. 
Chip Cravaack of Minnesota; Mr. Joe Walsh of Illinois; Mr. 
Patrick Meehan of Pennsylvania; Mr. Benjamin Quayle of Arizona; 
Mr. Scott Rigell of Virginia; Mr. Billy Long of Missouri; Mr. 
Jeff Duncan of South Carolina; Mr. Tom Marino of Pennsylvania; 
Mr. Blake Farenthold of Texas; Mr. Mo Brooks of Alabama; and 
Mr. Robert L. Turner of New York; Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of 
Mississippi; Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California; Ms. Jane Harman 
of California; Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas; Mr. Henry 
Cuellar of Texas; Ms. Yvette D. Clarke of New York; Ms. Laura 
Richardson of California; Mrs. Donna M. Christensen a Delegate 
from the U.S. Virgin Islands; Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois; 
Mr. Brian Higgins of New York; Ms. Jackie Speier of California; 
Mr. Cedric L. Richmond of Louisiana; Mr. Hansen Clarke of 
Michigan; Mr. William R. Keating of Massachusetts; Ms. Kathleen 
C. Hochul of New York; Ms. Janice Hahn of California; and Mr. 
Ron Barber of Arizona.
    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.
    The Committee had 10 measures signed into law during the 
112th Congress:


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               Law                       Title               Bill
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pub. L. 112-54..................  Asia-Pacific        S. 1487
                                   Economic           (H.R. 2042)
                                   Cooperation
                                   Business Travel
                                   Cards Act of 2011.
Pub. L. 112-81..................  National Defense    H.R. 1540
                                   Authorization Act
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2012.
Pub. L. 112-86..................  Risk-Based          H.R. 1801
                                   Security
                                   Screening for
                                   Members of the
                                   Armed Forces Act.
Pub. L. 112-127.................  Border Tunnel       H.R. 4119
                                   Prevention Act of
                                   2012.
Pub. L. 112-171.................  To require the      H.R. 3670
                                   Transportation
                                   Security
                                   Administration to
                                   comply with the
                                   Uniformed
                                   Services
                                   Employment and
                                   Reemployment
                                   Rights Act.
Pub. L. 112-199.................  Whistleblower       S. 743
                                   Protection         (H.R. 3289)
                                   Enhancement Act
                                   of 2012.
Pub. L. 112-205.................  Jaime Zapata        H.R. 915
                                   Border
                                   Enforcement
                                   Security Task
                                   Force Act.
Pub. L. 112-213.................  Coast Guard and     H.R. 2835
                                   Maritime
                                   Transportation
                                   Act of 2012.
Pub. L. 112-217.................  DART Act..........  S. 1998
                                                      (H.R. 5941)
Pub. L. 112-218.................  No-Hassle Flying    S. 3542
                                   Act of 2012.       (H.R. 6028)
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  Homeland Security.


113th Congress

    The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing 
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in 
the House on January 3, 2013, by a record vote of 228 yeas and 
196 nays.
    The Committee on Homeland Security met on January 23, 2013, 
for an organizational meeting for the 113th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Michael T. McCaul of Texas.
    The Committee Membership was set at 32 Members with 18 
Republicans and 14 Democrats. The following Members were 
appointed to the Committee on Homeland Security for all or part 
of the Congress: Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. Lamar 
Smith of Texas; Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Mr. Mike Rogers 
of Alabama; Mr. Paul C. Broun of Georgia; Mrs. Candice S. 
Miller of Michigan; Mr. Patrick Meehan of Pennsylvania; Mr. 
Jeff Duncan of South Carolina; Mr. Tom Marino of Pennsylvania; 
Mr. Jason Chaffetz of Utah; Mr. Steven M. Palazzo of 
Mississippi; Mr. Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania; Mr. Chris 
Stewart of Utah; Mr. Keith J. Rothfus of Pennsylvania; Mr. 
Richard Hudson of North Carolina; Mr. Steve Daines of Montana; 
Mrs. Susan W. Brooks of Indiana; Mr. Scott Perry of 
Pennsylvania; Mr. Mark Sanford of South Carolina; Mr. Curtis 
Clawson of Florida; Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. 
Loretta Sanchez of California; Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas; 
Ms. Yvette D. Clarke of New York; Mr. Brian Higgins of New 
York; Mr. Cedric L. Richmond of Louisiana; Mr. William R. 
Keating of Massachusetts; Mr. Ron Barber of Arizona; Mr. Donald 
M. Payne, Jr. of New Jersey; Mr. Beto O'Rourke of Texas; Ms. 
Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii; Mr. Filemon Vela of Texas; Mr. Steven 
A. Horsford of Nevada; and Mr. Eric Swalwell of California.
    The Committee established six subcommittees: the 
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence; the 
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security; the Subcommittee 
on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security 
Technologies; the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management 
Efficiency; the Subcommittee on Transportation Security; and 
the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications.
    The Committee had 11 measures signed into law during the 
113th Congress:


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               Law                       Title               Bill
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pub. L. 113-27..................  Helping Heroes Fly  H.R. 1344
                                   Act.               (S. 1367)
                                                      (S. 1403)
Pub. L. 113-221.................  Honor Flight Act..  H.R. 4812
                                                      (S. 2659)
                                                      (S. 2671)
Pub. L. 113-238.................  Aviation Security   H.R. 1204
                                   Stakeholder        (S. 1804)
                                   Participation Act
                                   of 2014.
Pub. L. 113-245.................  Transportation      H.R. 2719
                                   Security           (S. 1893)
                                   Acquisition
                                   Reform Act.
Pub. L. 113-246.................  Cybersecurity       H.R. 2952
                                   Workforce
                                   Assessment Act.
Pub. L. 113-254.................  Protecting and      H.R. 4007
                                   Securing Chemical
                                   Facilities from
                                   Terrorist Attacks
                                   Act of 2014.
Pub. L. 113-277.................  Border Patrol       S. 1691
                                   Agent Pay Reform
                                   Act of 2014.
Pub. L. 113-282.................  National            S. 2519
                                   Cybersecurity      (H.R. 3696)
                                   Protection Act of
                                   2014.
Pub. L. 113-283.................  Federal             S. 2521
                                   Information        (H.R. 1163)
                                   Security
                                   Modernization Act
                                   of 2014.
Pub. L. 113-284.................  DHS OIG Mandates    S. 2651
                                   Revision Act of
                                   2014.
Pub. L. 113-294.................  To amend title 49,  H.R. 5462
                                   United States
                                   Code, to provide
                                   for limitations
                                   on the fees
                                   charged to
                                   passengers of air
                                   carriers..
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Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on
  Homeland Security.


114th Congress

    The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing 
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in 
the House on January 6, 2015, by a record vote of 234 yeas, 172 
nays, and 1 voting `present' (Roll no. 6).
    The Committee on Homeland Security met on January 21, 2015, 
for an organizational meeting for the 114th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Michael T. McCaul of Texas.
    The Committee Membership was set at 32 Members with 18 Re- 
publicans and 12 Democrats. The following Members were 
appointed to the Committee on Homeland Security for all or part 
of the Congress: Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. Lamar 
Smith of Texas; Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Mr. Mike Rogers 
of Alabama; Mrs. Candice S. Miller of Michigan; Mr. Jeff Duncan 
of South Carolina; Mr. Tom Marino of Pennsylvania; Mr. Steven 
M. Palazzo of Mississippi; Mr. Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania; 
Mr. Scott Perry of Pennsylvania; Mr. Curt Clawson of Florida; 
Mr. John Katko of New York; Mr. Will Hurd of Texas; Mr. Earl L. 
``Buddy'' Carter of Georgia; Mr. Mark Walker of North Carolina; 
Mr. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia; Ms. Martha McSally of Arizona; 
Mr. John Ratcliffe of Texas; Mr. Patrick Meehan of 
Pennsylvania; Mr. Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. of New York; Mr. 
Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Loretta Sanchez of 
California; Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas; Mr. James R. 
Langevin of Rhode Island; Mr. Brian Higgins of New York; Mr. 
Cedric L. Richmond of Louisiana; Mr. William R. Keating of 
Massachusetts; Mr. Donald M. Payne, Jr. of New Jersey; Mr. 
Filemon Vela of Texas; Mrs. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New 
Jersey; Miss Kathleen M. Rice of New York; and Ms. Norma J. 
Torres of California.
    The Committee established six subcommittees: the 
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence; the 
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security; the Subcommittee 
on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security 
Technologies; the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management 
Efficiency; the Subcommittee on Transportation Security; and 
the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications.
    The Committee had 24 measures signed into law during the 
114th Congress, consisting of provisions of 40 measures 
referred to the Committee:


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               Law                       Title               Bill
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Pub. L. 114-22..................  Justice for         S. 178
                                   Victims of         (H.R. 460)
                                   Trafficking Act
                                   of 2015.
Pub. L. 114-29..................  Department of       H.R. 615
                                   Homeland Security
                                   Interoperable
                                   Communications.
Pub. L. 114-41..................  Surface             H.R. 3236
                                   Transportation
                                   and Veterans
                                   Health Care
                                   Choice
                                   Improvement Act
                                   of 2015.
Pub. L. 114-43..................  DHS IT Duplication  H.R. 1626
                                   Reduction Act of
                                   2015.
Pub. L. 114-50..................  Gerardo Hernandez   H.R. 720
                                   Airport Security
                                   Act of 2015.
Pub. L. 114-53..................  Continuing          H.R. 719
                                   Appropriations
                                   Act, 2016.
Pub. L. 114-68..................  Border Jobs for     H.R. 2835
                                   Veterans Act of
                                   2015.
Pub. L. 114-80..................  DHS Social Media    H.R. 623
                                   Improvement Act
                                   of 2015.
Pub. L. 114-92..................  National Defense    S. 1356
                                   Authorization Act  (H.R. 1735)
                                   for Fiscal Year
                                   2016.
Pub. L. 114-113.................  Consolidated        H.R. 2029
                                   Appropriations     (H.R. 158)
                                   Act, 2016.         (H.R. 1731)
                                                      (H.R. 3305)
                                                      (H.R. 3313)
Pub. L. 114-125.................  Trade Facilitation  H.R. 644
                                   and Trade          (H.R. 998)
                                   Enforcement Act    (H.R. 878)
                                   of 2015.
Pub. L. 114-136.................  Edward ``Ted''      S. 1172
                                   Kaufman and
                                   Michael Leavitt
                                   Presidential
                                   Transitions
                                   Improvements Act
                                   of 2015.
Pub. L. 114-143.................  Integrated Public   S. 1180
                                   Alert and Warning  H.R. 1738)
                                   System             (H.R. 1472)
                                   Modernization Act
                                   of 2015.
Pub. L. 114-150.................  Department of       S. 1638
                                   Homeland Security  (H.R. 1640)
                                   Headquarters
                                   Consolidation
                                   Accountability
                                   Act of 2015.
Pub. L. 114-190.................  FAA Extension,      H.R. 636
                                   Safety, and        (H.R. 2843)
                                   Security Act of    (H.R. 4698)
                                   2016.              (H.R. 5388)
Pub. L. 114-267.................  Northern Border     S. 1808
                                   Security Review
                                   Act.
Pub. L. 114-268.................  First Responder     S. 1915
                                   Anthrax            (H.R. 1300)
                                   Preparedness Act.
Pub. L. 114-278.................  Essential           H.R. 710
                                   Transportation
                                   Worker
                                   Identification
                                   Credential
                                   Assessment Act.
Pub. L. 114-279.................  Cross-Border Trade  H.R. 875
                                   Enhancement Act
                                   of 2016.
Pub. L. 114-285.................  Federal Law         H.R. 3842
                                   Enforcement
                                   Training Centers
                                   Reform and
                                   Improvement Act
                                   of 2015.
Pub. L. 114-293.................  Bottles and         H.R. 5065
                                   Breastfeeding
                                   Equipment
                                   Screening Act.
Pub. L. 114-301.................  GAO Mandates        H.R. 5687
                                   Revision Act of
                                   2016.
Pub. L. 114-304.................  United States-      H.R. 5877
                                   Israel Advanced
                                   Research
                                   Partnership Act
                                   of 2016.
Pub. L. 114-328.................  National Defense    S. 2943
                                   Authorization Act  (H.R. 399)
                                   for Fiscal Year    (H.R. 1073)
                                   2017.              (H.R. 3510)
                                                      (H.R. 3572)
                                                      (H.R. 3586)
                                                      (H.R. 4402)
                                                      (H.R. 4408)
                                                      (H.R. 4509)
                                                      (H.R. 4780)
                                                      (H.R. 5064)
                                                      (S. 2976)
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  Homeland Security.


115th Congress

    The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing 
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, agreed to in 
the House on January 3, 2017, by a record vote of 234 yeas and 
193 nays (Roll no. 6).
    The Committee on Homeland Security met on February 1, 2017, 
for an organizational meeting for the 115th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Michael T. McCaul of Texas.
    The Committee Membership was set at 32 Members: with 18 
Republicans and 14 Democrats. The following Members were 
appointed to the Committee on Homeland Security for all or part 
of the Congress: Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. Lamar 
Smith of Texas; Mr. Peter T. King of New York; Mr. Mike Rogers 
of Alabama; Mr. Jeff Duncan of South Carolina; Mr. Tom Marino 
of Pennsylvania; Mr. Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania; Mr. Scott 
Perry of Pennsylvania; Mr. John Katko of New York; Mr. Will 
Hurd of Texas; Ms. Martha McSally of Arizona; Mr. John 
Ratcliffe of Texas; Mr. Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. of New York; Mr. 
Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin; Mr. Clay Higgins of Louisiana; Mr. 
John H. Rutherford of Florida; Mr. Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. of 
Virginia; Mr. Brian K. Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania; Mr. Ron 
Estes of Kansas; Mr. Don Bacon of Nebraska; Mrs. Lesko of 
Arizona; Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Sheila 
Jackson Lee of Texas; Mr. James R. Langevin of Rhode Island; 
Mr. Cedric L. Richmond of Louisiana; Mr. William R. Keating of 
Massachusetts; Mr. Donald M. Payne, Jr. of New Jersey; Mr. 
Filemon Vela of Texas; Mrs. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New 
Jersey; Miss Kathleen M. Rice of New York; Mr. J. Luis Correa 
of California; Mrs. Val Butler Demings of Florida; and Ms. 
Nanette Diaz Barragan of California.
    The Committee established six subcommittees: the 
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence; the 
Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security; the Subcommittee 
on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection; the 
Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency; the 
Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security; and the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications.
    The Committee had 8 measures signed into law during the 
115th Congress:


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               Law                       Title               Bill
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Pub. L. 115-38..................  DHS Stop Asset and  H.R. 366
                                   Vehicle Excess
                                   Act.
Pub. L. 115-43..................  Securing our        H.R. 1238
                                   Agriculture and
                                   Food Act.
Pub. L. 115-76..................  Strengthening       H.R. 1616
                                   State and Local
                                   Cyber Crime
                                   Fighting Act of
                                   2017.
Pub. L. 115-79..................  Asia-Pacific        S. 504
                                   Economic           (H.R. 2805)
                                   Cooperation
                                   Business Travel
                                   Cards Act of 2017.
Pub. L. 115-112.................  International       H.R. 2142
                                   Narcotics
                                   Trafficking
                                   Emergency
                                   Response by
                                   Detecting
                                   Incoming
                                   Contraband with
                                   Technology Act.
Pub. L. 115-118.................  FISA Amendments     S. 139
                                   Reauthorization    (H.R. 4478)
                                   Act of 2017.
Pub. L. 115-125.................  Department of       H.R. 4708
                                   Homeland Security
                                   Blue Campaign
                                   Authorization Act.
Pub. L. 115-790.................  Transportation      H.R. 5729
                                   Worker
                                   Identification
                                   Credential
                                   Accountability
                                   Act of 2018.
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116th Congress

    The Committee on Homeland Security continued as a standing 
Committee pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 6, agreed to in 
the House on January 3, 2019, by a record vote of 234 yeas and 
197 nays (Roll no. 7).
    The Committee on Homeland Security met on February 1, 2017, 
for an organizational meeting for the 116th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi.
    The Committee Membership was set at 31 Members, with 18 
Democrats and 13 Republicans. On July 30, 2020, the Committee 
Membership was reset to 32 Members, with 18 Democrats and 14 
Republicans. The following members were appointed to the 
Committee on Homeland Security for all or part of the Congress: 
Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi; Ms. Sheila Jackson Lee 
of Texas; Mr. James R. Langevin of Rhode Island; Mr. Cedric L. 
Richmond of Louisiana; Mr. Donald M. Payne, Jr. of New Jersey; 
Miss Kathleen M. Rice of New York; Mr. J. Luis Correa of 
California; Ms. Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico; Mr. Max 
Rose of New York; Ms. Lauren Underwood of Illinois; Ms. Elissa 
Slotkin of Michigan; Mr. Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri; Mr. Al 
Green of Texas; Ms. Yvette D. Clarke of New York; Ms. Dina 
Titus of Nevada; Mrs. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey; and 
Ms. Nanette Diaz Barragan of California; Mrs. Val Butler 
Demings of Florida; Mr. Mike Rogers of Alabama; Mr. Peter T. 
King of New York; Mr. Michael T. McCaul of Texas; Mr. John 
Katko of New York; Mr. John Ratcliffe of Texas; Mr. Mark Walker 
of North Carolina; Mr. Clay Higgins of Louisiana; Mrs. Debbie 
Lesko of Arizona; Mr. Mark Green of Tennessee; Mr. Van Taylor 
of Texas; Mr. John Joyce of Pennsylvania; Mr. Dan Crenshaw of 
Texas; Mr. Michael Guest of Mississippi; Mr. Dan Bishop of 
North Carolina; Mr. Jefferson Van Drew of New Jersey; and Mr. 
Mike Garcia of California.
    The Committee established six subcommittees: the 
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations; 
the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, 
and Innovation; the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
Response, and Recovery; the Subcommittee on Intelligence and 
Counterterrorism; the Subcommittee on Oversight Management, and 
Accountability; the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime 
Security.
    The Committee had 13 measures signed into law during the 
116th Congress, consisting of provisions of 30 measures 
referred to the Committee:


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               Law                       Title               Bill
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Pub. L. 116-2...................  Chemical Facility   H.R. 251
                                   Anti-Terrorism
                                   Standards Program
                                   Extension Act.
Pub L. 116-22...................  Pandemic and All-   H.R 269
                                   Hazards
                                   Preparedness and
                                   Advancing
                                   Innovation Act of
                                   2019.
Pub. L. 116-64..................  Terrorist and       H.R. 1590
                                   Foreign Fighter
                                   Travel Exercise
                                   Act of 2019.
Pub. L. 116-92..................  National Defense    S. 1790
                                   Authorization Act  (H.R. 428)
                                   for Fiscal Year    (H.R. 2621)
                                   2020.              (H.R. 3106)
Pub. L. 116-93..................  Consolidated        H.R. 1158
                                   Appropriations
                                   Act, 2020.
Pub. L. 116-94..................  Further             H.R. 1865
                                   Consolidated       (H.R. 3851)
                                   Appropriations
                                   Act, 2020.
Pub. L. 116-108.................  Securing American   H.R. 2476
                                   Nonprofit
                                   Organizations
                                   Against Terrorism
                                   Act of 2019.
Pub. L. 116-116.................  DHS Field           H.R. 504
                                   Engagement
                                   Accountability
                                   Act.
Pub. L. 116-122.................  Protecting          S. 2107
                                   America's Food
                                   and Agriculture
                                   Act of 2019.
Pub. L. 116-150.................  A bill to extend    S. 4148
                                   the Chemical
                                   Facility Anti-
                                   Terrorism
                                   Standards Program
                                   of the Department
                                   of Homeland
                                   Security, and for
                                   other purposes.
Pub. L. 116-XXX (At the time of   National Defense    H.R. 6395
 publication of this report, a     Authorization Act  (H.R. 1975)
 public law has not yet been       for Fiscal Year    (H.R. 3484)
 issued.).                         2021.              (H.R. 5273)
                                                      (H.R. 5680)
                                                      (H.R. 5780)
                                                      (H.R. 7588)
                                                      (H.R. 7589)
Pub. L. 116-XXX (At the time of   DHS Opioid          H.R. 4761
 publication of this report, a     Detection
 public law has not yet been       Resilience Act of
 issued.).                         2019.
Pub. L. 116-XXX (At the time of   Consolidated        H.R. 133
 publication of this report, a     Appropriations     (H.R. 769)
 public law has not yet been       Act, 2021.         (H.R. 2590)
 issued.).                                            (H.R. 3787)
                                                      (H.R. 4739)
                                                      (H.R. 7944)
                                                      (H.R. 8833)
                                                      (H.R. 8993)
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Indicates measures which were not referred directly to the Committee on
  Homeland Security.


                Legislative Activities of the Committee

    During the 116th Congress, the Committee on Homeland 
Security received a referral of 255 measures; was appointed as 
Conferees to an additional two measures. At the time of 
publication of this report, thirteen public laws were enacted 
and 30 measures referred to the Committee.

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    Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Extension Act


                      PUBLIC LAW 116-2    H.R. 251

To extend by two years the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism 
Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security.

Summary

    The ``Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program 
Extension Act'' (P.L. 116-2) extends authorization for the 
Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-
Terrorism Standards Program by 15 months to ensure that this 
counter-terrorism program, focused on bolstering the security 
of high-risk chemical facilities, continues to operate.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 251

    H.R. 251 was introduced in the House on January 4, 2019 by 
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security, and in addition to, the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce.
    On January 8, 2019, H.R. 251 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3 recorded vote 
of 414 yeas to 3 nays (Roll No. 14).
    On January 9, 2019, H.R. 251 was received in the Senate and 
placed on the Legislative Calendar under read the first time.
    On January 10, 2019, H.R. 251 was read a second time and 
placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders 
(Calendar No. 8).
    On January 16, 2019, H.R. 251 was considered in the Senate, 
and passed, with an amendment and an amendment to the title, by 
unanimous consent.
    On January 17, 2019, the Senate amendments to H.R. 251 were 
agreed to by the House, under suspension of the Rules, by 
unanimous consent.
    On January 18, 2019, H.R. 251 was presented to and signed 
into law by the President (Public Law 116-2).

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 Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 
                                  2019


                PUBLIC LAW 116-22    S. 1379 (H.R. 269)

To reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service 
Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect 
to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and 
response, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing 
Innovation Act of 2019'' (P.L. 116-22) reauthorizes funding to 
improve bioterrorism and other public health emergency 
preparedness and response activities including the Hospital 
Preparedness Program, the Public Health Emergency Preparedness 
Cooperative Agreement, Project Bio Shield, and BARDA for the 
advanced research and development of medical countermeasures.

Legislative History

116th Congress
S. 1379

    S. 1379 was introduced in the Senate on May 8, 2019 by Mr. 
Burr, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions.
    On May 16, 2019, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
and Pensions was discharged from further consideration of S. 
1379 and measure was passed, without amendment, by unanimous 
consent.
    On June 4, 2019, S. 1379 was considered in the House under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On June 13, 2019, S. 1379 was presented to the President 
and the President signed S. 1379 into law on June 24, 2019 
(Public Law 116-22).

H.R. 269

    H.R. 269 was introduced in the House on January 8, 2019 by 
Ms. Eshoo and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
and in addition to, the Committees on Homeland Security, 
Veterans' Affairs, and the Judiciary.
    On January 8, 2019, H.R. 269 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed, as amended, by a 2/3 
recorded vote of 401 yeas to 17 nays (Roll No. 13).
    On January 9, 2019, H.R. 269 was received in the Senate and 
placed on the Legislative Calendar under read the first time.
    On January 10, 2019, H.R. 269 was read a second time and 
placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders 
(Calendar No. 10).

115th Congress
H.R. 6378

    H.R. 6378 was introduced in the House on July 16, 2018 by 
Ms. Brooks and referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and in addition to, the Committees on Homeland 
Security, Veterans' Affairs, and the Judiciary.
    On July 17, 2018, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security referred H.R. 6378 to the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Preparedness, Response, and Communications.
    On July 18, 2018, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
considered H.R. 6378 and ordered the measure to be reported 
favorably to the House, as amended, by voice vote.
    On September 25, 2018, H.R. 6378 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed, as amended, by 
unanimous consent.
    On September 26, 2018, H.R. 6378 was received in the 
Senate.

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       Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2019


                     PUBLIC LAW 116-64    H.R. 1590

To require an exercise related to terrorist and foreign fighter 
travel, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 
2019'' (P.L. 116-64) requires the Department of Homeland 
Security to develop and conduct an exercise related to the 
detection and prevention of terrorist and foreign fighter 
travel.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1590

    H.R. 1590 was introduced in the House on March 7, 2019 by 
Mr. Guest and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On March 13, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 1590 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, as 
amended, by voice vote.
    On March 28, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 1590 (H. 
Rpt. 116-27).
    On April 1, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1590 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
a 2/3 recorded vote of 394 yeas to 7 nays (Roll No. 138).
    On April 2, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1590 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On May 15, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 1590 and ordered the 
measure to be reported favorably to the Senate without an 
amendment.
    On June 5, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 1590 (S. Rpt. 116-44).
    On September 24, 2019, H.R. 1590 was passed by the Senate 
without an amendment by unanimous consent.
    On September 27, 2019, H.R. 1590 was presented to the 
President.
    On October 9, 2019, the President signed H.R. 1590 into law 
(Public Law 116-64).

115th Congress
H.R. 1302

    H.R. 1302 was introduced in the House on March 2, 2017 by 
Ms. McSally and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On March 8, 2017, the Committee considered H.R. 1302 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, 
without amendment, by voice vote.
    On March 16, 2017, the Committee reported H.R. 1302 (H. 
Rpt. 115-40).
    On March 22, 2017, H.R. 1302 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and on March 24, 2017, H.R. 1302 
passed the House by voice vote.
    On March 27, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1302 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020


 PUBLIC LAW 116-92    S. 1790 (SEE H.R. 428, H.R. 2621, AND H.R. 3106)

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 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 ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2020'' (P.L. 116-92) authorizes FY2020 appropriations and sets 
forth policies for the Department of Defense programs and 
activities as well as certain homeland security-related 
measures that originated in the Committee on Homeland Security 
(See H.R. 428, H.R. 2621, and H.R. 3106).

Legislative History

116th Congress
S. 1790

    S. 1790 was introduced in the Senate on June 11, 2019 by 
Mr. Inhofe, reported from the Committee on Armed Services (S. 
Rpt. 116-48), and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar 
under General Orders (Calendar No. 114).
    On June 19, 2019, the Senate invoked cloture on a motion to 
proceed on consideration of S. 1790 by a roll call vote of 89 
yeas to 10 nays (Record Vote No. 176).
    On June 27, 2019, S. 1790 was passed in the Senate, as 
amended, by roll call vote of 86 yeas to 8 nays (Record Vote 
No. 188).
    On July 2, 2019, S. 1790 was received in the House.
    On September 17, 2019, the House approved, by voice vote, a 
motion to strike all after the enacting clause of S. 1790 and 
insert provisions of H.R. 2500 as passed by the House, pass S. 
1790, as amended, and insist on the House amendment thereto and 
request a conference with the Senate thereon, Additionally, S. 
1790, as amended, was passed by the House without objection, a 
motion to request a conference was approved without objection, 
a motion to instruct conferees failed by a roll call vote of 
198 yeas to 219 nays (Roll No. 531), and a motion to close 
portions of the conference by a roll call vote of 407 yeas to 4 
nays (Roll No. 532). The Speaker appointed Conferees from the 
Committee on Armed Services; Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence; Committee on the Budget; Committee on Education 
and Labor; Committee on Energy and Commerce; Committee on 
Financial Services; Committee on Foreign Affairs; Committee on 
Homeland Security; Committee on the Judiciary; Committee on 
Natural Resources; Committee on Oversight and Reform; Committee 
on Science, Space, and Technology; Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure; and Committee on Veterans Affairs.
    On September 18, 2019, the Senate motion to disagree to the 
amendment of the House to the Senate bill, agree to a 
conference, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint 
conferees was invoked on September 18, 2019 and was agreed to 
by voice vote. The Senate appointed the following conferees: 
Mr. Inhofe; Mr. Wicker; Ms. Fischer; Mr. Cotton; Mr. Rounds; 
Ms. Ernst; Mr. Tillis; Mr. Sullivan; Mr. Perdue; Mr. Cramer; 
Ms. McSally; Mr. Scott of Florida; Ms. Blackburn; Mr. Hawley; 
Mr. Reed; Ms. Shaheen; Ms. Gillibrand; Mr. Blumenthal; Ms. 
Hirono; Mr. Kaine; Mr. King; Mr. Heinrich; Ms. Warren; Mr. 
Peters; Mr. Manchin; Ms. Duckworth; and Mr. Jones.
    On September 19, 2019, the conference was held and the 
conferees agreed to file a conference report.
    On December 9, 2019, the conference report was filed in the 
House (H. Rpt. 116-333).
    On December 10, 2019, the Senate report and manager's 
statement was held at the desk in the Senate.
    On December 11, 2019, the House, under the provision of H. 
Res. 758, considered agreeing to the conference report and 
agreed to the conference report by a roll call vote of 377 yeas 
to 48 nays (Roll No. 672).
    On December 16, 2019, the Senate invoked cloture on the 
conference report to accompany S. 1790 by a roll call vote of 
76 yeas to 6 nays (Record Vote No. 398).
    On December 17, 2019, the conference report was considered 
in the Senate and, a point of order that the conference report 
to accompany S. 1790 violates section 3101(b) of S. Con. Res. 
11, 114th Congress, was raised in the Senate, and a motion to 
waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to the 
measure was agreed to in the Senate by a roll call vote of the 
s 82 yeas to 12 nays (Record Vote No. 399). The Senate agreed 
to the conference Report by roll call vote of the s and 86 yeas 
to 8 nays (Record Vote No. 400).
    On December 19, 2019, S. 1790 was presented to the 
President.
    On December 20, 2019, the President signed S. 1790 into law 
(Public Law 116-92).

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                Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020


                PUBLIC LAW 116-93    H.R. 1158 (S. 315)

Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending 
September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2019'' (H.R. 
1158), as amended by the Senate, was further amended by the 
House to engross a package of appropriations measures which 
included the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2020; 
the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies 
Appropriations Act of 2020; the Financial Services and General 
Government Appropriations Act of 2020; the Department of 
Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2020; and 
appropriations for other Federal Departments and independent 
agencies. The enacted version of H.R. 1158 was renamed the 
``Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020'' (P.L. 116-93).
    The ``DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2019'' 
authorizes cyber incident response teams at the Department of 
Homeland Security to provide, upon request and as appropriate, 
assistance to asset owners and operators following a cyber-
incident.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1158

    H.R. 1158 was introduced in the House on February 13, 2019 
by Mr. McCaul and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On March 4, 2019, H.R. 1158 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
Innovation.
    On March 15, 2019, the Chair discharged the Subcommittee on 
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation from 
further consideration of H.R. 1158. The Full Committee 
considered the measure and ordered to be reported favorably to 
the House, without amendment, by voice vote.
    On May 30, 3019, the Committee reported H.R. 1158 (H. Rpt. 
116-89).
    On June 10, 2019, H.R. 1158 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed, as amended, by voice 
vote.
    On June 11, 2019, the Senate received H.R. 1158 on June 11, 
2019, read it twice, and placed the measure on Senate 
Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 113).
    On September 24, 2019, the measure was laid before the 
Senate and passed with an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute (SA 941) by unanimous consent.
    On September 25, 2019, the Senate sent a message on the 
action to the House on September 25, 2019.
    On December 17, 2019, the House, pursuant to provisions of 
H. Res. 765, approved a motion to agree to the Senate amendment 
to H.R. 1158 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules 
Committee Print 116-43 by a roll call vote of 280 yeas to 138 
nays (Roll No. 690). Additionally, on December 17, 2019, the 
Senate received H.R. 1158 with the House amendment to the 
Senate amendment and a motion to concur to the House amendment 
to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1158 and a cloture motion on 
the motion to concur was presented., Two additional Senate 
amendments were proposed: --an Senate amendment to change the 
enactment date (SA 1263) and an amendment to perfect the 
measure (SA 1264). Another motion was made by the Senate to 
refer the measure the Committee on Appropriations with 
instructions to report back forthwith in addition to three 
Senate amendments (SA 1265, SA 1266, SA 1267).
    On December 19, 2019, the Senate invoked cloture on the 
motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment 
to H.R. 1158 by a roll call vote of 77 yeas to 16 nays (Record 
Vote No. 427), and agreed to the House amendment to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 1158 by a roll call vote of 81 yeas to 11 
nays (Record Vote No. 428) after pending Senate amendments 
failed (SA 1265, SA 1266, SA 1267) or were withdrawn (SA 1263, 
1264).
    On December 20, 2019, H.R. 1158 was presented to the 
President and the President signed H.R. 1158 into law (Public 
Law 116-93).

S. 315

    S. 315 was introduced in the Senate on January 31, 2019 by 
Ms. Hassan, read twice, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    On February 13, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs considered S. 315 and ordered the 
measure to be reported favorably to the Senate, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
    On April 8, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported S. 315 (S. Rpt. 116-27) and the 
measure was placed it on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 62).

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Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2019


                    PUBLIC LAW 116-108    H.R. 2476

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide funding 
to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against 
Terrorism Act of 2019'' (P.L. 116-108) formally authorizes a 
homeland security grant program to bolster the security of 
nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks. The measure 
authorizes $75 million in grants annually for nonprofits to 
upgrade the security of their facilities, regardless of 
location.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 2476

    H.R. 2476 was introduced in the House on May 2, 2019 by Mr. 
Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On May 15, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 2476 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, 
without amendment, by unanimous consent.
    On May 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 2476 (H. Rpt. 
116-92).
    On June 10, 2019, H.R. 2476 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On June 11, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2476 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On December 19, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs was discharged from further 
consideration of H.R. 2476 and the Senate passed the measure, 
without amendment, by unanimous consent.
    On January 14, 2020, H.R. 2476 was presented to the 
President.
    On January 24, 2020, the President signed H.R. 2476 into 
law (Public Law 116-108).

115th Congress
H.R. 1486

    H.R. 1486 was introduced in the House on March 9, 2017 by 
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On March 22, 2017, H.R. 1486 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Communications.
    On December 13, 2017, the Committee considered H.R. 1486 
and ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, 
as amended, by voice vote.
    On January 9, 2018, the Committee reported H.R. 1486 (H. 
Rpt. 115-495).
    On January 9, 2018, H.R. 1486 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed, as amended, by voice 
vote.
    On January 10, 2018, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1486 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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                DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act


                     PUBLIC LAW 116-116    H.R. 504

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the 
Department of Homeland Security to develop an engagement 
strategy with fusion centers, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``DHS Field Engagement Accountability Act'' (P.L. 116-
116) seeks to strengthen the relationship between the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the National Network 
of Fusion Centers by requiring the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to develop a DHS-wide fusion center engagement 
strategy, establish metrics for field personnel from the Office 
of Intelligence and Analysis, and leverage the Homeland 
Security Information Network.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 504

    H.R. 504 was introduced in the House on January 11, 2019 by 
Mr. Bacon and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On January 29, 2019, H.R. 504 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote. Additionally, 
on January 29, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 504 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On February 13, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 504 and ordered the 
measure to be reported favorably to the Senate, with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
    On March 25, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 504 (S. Rpt. 116-16) and the 
Senate placed the measure on the Senate Legislative Calendar 
under General Orders on March 25, 2019 (Calendar No. 47).
    On July 25, 2019, the Senate passed H.R. 504 with an 
amendment by unanimous consent.
    On February 10, 2020, the House agreed to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 504 under suspension of the Rules by voice 
vote.
    On February 20, 2020, H.R. 504 was presented to the 
President.
    On March 2, 2020, the President signed H.R. 504 into law 
(Public Law 116-116).

115th Congress
H.R. 5079

    H.R. 5079 was introduced in the House on February 23, 2018 
by Mr. Bacon and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On February 28, 2018, H.R. 5079 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
    On March 7, 2018, the Chair discharged the Subcommittee on 
Counterterrorism and Intelligence from further consideration of 
H.R. 5079, considered by the Committee, and ordered to be 
reported favorably to the House, as amended, by unanimous 
consent.
    On March 19, 2018, the Committee reported H.R. 5079 (H. 
Rpt. 115-606). Additionally, on March 19, 2018, H.R. 5079 was 
considered in the House under suspension of the Rules and 
passed, as amended, by voice vote.
    On March 20, 2018, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 5079 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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         Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019


               PUBLIC LAW 116-122    S. 2107 (H.R. 4482)

To increase the number of CBP Agriculture Specialists and 
support staff in the Office of Field Operations of U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 
2019'' (P.L. 116-122) seeks to ensure the safe and secure trade 
of agricultural goods across our nation's borders by 
authorizing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to hire 
additional inspectors to fully staff America's airports, 
seaports, and land ports of entry. The measure authorizes CBP 
to hire 240 Agricultural Specialists and 200 Agricultural 
Technicians a year to address staffing gaps and to train and 
assign 20 new canine teams a year to detect illicit fruits, 
vegetables, and animal products.

Legislative History

116th Congress
S. 2107

    S. 2107 was introduced in the Senate on July 11, 2019 by 
Mr. Peters, read twice, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    On July 24, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered S. 2107 and ordered the measure 
to be reported favorably to the Senate, without amendment.
    On September 10, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs reported S. 2107 without amendment (S. 
Rpt. 116-94) and the measure was placed on the Senate 
Legislative Calendar under General Orders (Calendar No. 198). 
On October 24, 2019, the Senate passed S. 2107 without an 
amendment by unanimous consent.
    On October 28, 2019, S. 2107 was referred in the House to 
the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to, the 
Committee on Agriculture.
    On November 14, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security referred S. 2107 to the Subcommittee on 
Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
    On February 10, 2020, S. 2107 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On February 20, 2020, S. 2107 was presented to the 
President.
    On March 3, 2020, the President signed S. 2107 into law 
(Public Law 116-122).

H.R. 4482

    H.R. 4482 was introduced in the House on September 24, 2019 
by Mr. Vela and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to, the Committee on Agriculture.
    On October 2, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security referred H.R. 4482 to the Subcommittee on Border 
Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

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A Bill To Extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program 
     of the Department of Homeland Security, and for Other Purposes


                     PUBLIC LAW 116-150    S. 4148

To extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards 
Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    A bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism 
Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security, and 
for other purposes (P.L. 116-150) extends authorization for the 
Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-
Terrorism Standards Program to July 27, 2023. This extension 
continues to ensure that the counter-terrorism program focused 
on bolstering the security of high-risk chemical facilities 
continues to operate.

Legislative History

116th Congress
S. 4148

    S. 4148 was introduced in the Senate on July 1, 2020 by Mr. 
Johnson, read twice, considered, read a third time, and passed 
without amendment by unanimous consent.
    On July 6, 2020, H.R. was received in the House and held at 
the desk.
    On July 20, 2020, S. 4148 was considered by unanimous 
consent in the House and passed without objection.
    On July 22, 2020, S. 4148 was presented to and signed into 
law by the President (Public Law 116-150).

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        National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021


 PUBLIC LAW 116-XXX    H.R. 6395 (SEE H.R. 1975, H.R. 3484; H.R. 5273, 
              H.R. 5680; H.R. 5780, H.R. 7588, H.R. 7589)

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2021 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 ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX) authorizes Fiscal Year 2021 
appropriations and sets forth policies for the Department of 
Defense programs and activities as well as certain homeland 
security-related measures that originated in the Committee on 
Homeland Security. (See H.R. 1975, H.R. 3484, H.R. 5680, H.R. 
5780, H.R. 7588, H.R. 7589).

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 6395

    H.R. 6395 was introduced in the House on March 26, 2020 and 
referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
    On July 9, 2020, the Committee on Armed Services reported 
H.R. 6395 (H. Rpt. 116-442).
    On July 16, 2020, the Committee filed a supplementary 
report for H.R. 6395 (H. Rpt. 116-442, Part II).
    On July 21, 2020, the House passed H.R. 6395, as amended, 
by a recorded vote of 295 yeas to 125 nays (Roll No. 152).
    On December 3, 2020, the Conference Report to accompany 
H.R. 6395 was filed in the House (H. Rpt. 116-617).
    On December 8, 2020, the House agreed to the Conference 
Report to accompany H.R. 6395 by a recorded vote of 335 yeas to 
78 nays and one present (Roll No. 238).
    On December 11, 2020, the Senate agreed to the Conference 
Report to accompany H.R. 6395 by a recorded vote of 84 yeas to 
13 nays (Record Vote No. 264).
    On December 11, 2020, H.R. 6395 was presented to the 
President.
    On December 23, 2020, the President vetoed H.R. 6395.
    On December 28, 2020, the House voted to override the 
President's veto by a 2/3 recorded vote of 322 yeas to 87 nays 
(Roll No. 253).
    On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted to override the 
President's veto by a 2/3 recorded vote of 81 yeas to 13 nays 
(Record Vote No. 292).

S. 4049

    On June 23, 2020, S. 4049 was introduced in the Senate, 
reported by the Committee on Armed Services without a written 
report and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 483).
    On June 24, 2020, a cloture motion on the motion to proceed 
to the measure was presented and the Committee on Armed 
Services filed a written report to accompany S. 4049 (S. Rpt. 
116-236).
    On June 25, 2020, the Senate invoked cloture on the motion 
to proceed to the measure on a recorded vote of 90 yeas to 7 
nays. (Record Vote No. 127).
    On June 29, 2020, the Senate agreed to, a motion to proceed 
in the Senate by a recorded vote of 89 yeas to 4 nays. (Record 
Vote No. 128). The measure was then laid before the Senate by 
motion.
    Subsequently, S. 4049, was considered on July 1, 2, 21, and 
22, 2020, and on July 23, 2020, cloture on the measure was 
invoked by a recorded vote of 86 yeas to 14 nays (Record Vote 
No. 139) and the measure was passed with an amendment by a 
recorded vote of 86 yeas to 14 nays (Record Vote No. 140).
    On August 7, 2020, a message on Senate action was sent to 
the House and S. 4049 was received in the House and held at the 
desk.

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              DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019


                    PUBLIC LAW 116-XXX    H.R. 4761

To ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, 
and other personnel have adequate synthetic opioid detection 
equipment, that the Department of Homeland Security has a 
process to update synthetic opioid detection capability, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019'' (H.R. 
4761) seeks to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 
officers, agents, and other personnel have adequate synthetic 
opioid detection equipment and that the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) has a process to update synthetic opioid 
detection capability.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 4761

    H.R. 4761 was introduced in the House on October 18, 2019 
by Mr. Higgins of Louisiana and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and 
Means.
    On October 23, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 4761 and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House with a favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On December 3, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
reported H.R. 4761 to the House (H. Rpt. 116-319, Part I) and 
the Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
    On November 21, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Ways 
and Means sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to expedite 
consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Ways and 
Means would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 4761. On 
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the 
Committee on Ways and Means and the agreement to not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 4761. The letter further agreed to 
support the request for conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be called.
    On December 9, 2019, the House considered H.R. 4671 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, without 
amendment, by 2/3 recorded votes of 393 yeas and 1 nay (Roll 
No. 655).
    On December 10, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 4761 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On March 11, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 4761 and ordered the 
measure to be reported favorably to the Senate.
    On July 29, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 4761 as Report No. 116-244.
    On December 7, 2020, the Senate approved H.R. 4761 without 
amendment by unanimous consent.
    On December 11, 2020, H.R. 4761 was presented to the 
President.
    On December 23, 2020, the President signed H.R. 4761 into 
law (Public Law 116-XXX).

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                 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021


  PUBLIC LAW 116-XXX    H.R. 133 (SEE H.R. 769, H.R. 2590, H.R. 3787, 
              H.R. 4739, H.R. 7944, H.R. 8833, H.R. 8993)

Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending 
September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021'' (P.L. 116-
XXX) authorizes appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 as well as 
certain homeland security-related measures that originated in 
the Committee on Homeland Security. (See H.R. 769, H.R. 2590, 
H.R. 3787, H.R. 4739, H.R. 7944, H.R. 8833, H.R. 8993)

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 133

    H.R. 133 was introduced in the House on January 3, 2019 and 
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
    On January 10, 2019, the House considered H.R. 133 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On January 15, 2020, the Senate passed H.R. 133 with an 
amendment by Unanimous Consent.
    On December 21, 2020 the House agreed to the Senate 
Amendment with an amendment comprising divisions B, C, E and F 
by a recorded vote of 327 yeas to 85 nays (Roll Vote 250); the 
House agreed to the Senate Amendment with an amendment (except 
divisions B, C, E and F) by a recorded vote of 359 yeas to 53 
nays (Roll Vote 251).
    On December 21, 2020, the Senate agreed, having achieved 60 
votes in the affirmative, to the House amendment to the Senate 
amendment to H.R. 133 by a recorded vote of 92 yeas to 6 nays 
(Record Vote No. 289).
    On December 24, 2020, H.R. 133 was presented to the 
President.
    On December 27, 2020, the President signed H.R. 133 into 
law (Public Law 116-XXX).

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 Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists' Use of Virtual Currencies 
                                  Act


               H.R. 428 (SEE SECTION 6730 OF P.L. 116-92)

To direct the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for 
Intelligence and Analysis to develop and disseminate a threat 
assessment regarding terrorist use of virtual currency.

Summary

    The ``Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists' Use of 
Virtual Currencies Act'' (H.R. 428) directs the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Intelligence and 
Analysis, in coordination with other Federal partners, to 
develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding the 
actual and potential threat posed by individuals using virtual 
currencies to carry out activities in furtherance of an act of 
terrorism, including the provision of material support to a 
foreign terrorist organization. The bill requires DHS to share 
the assessment with relevant state and local law enforcement 
partners.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 428

    H.R. 428 was introduced in the House on January 10, 2019 by 
Miss Rice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On January 29, 2019, the House considered H.R. 428 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by the Yeas and 
Nays: (2/3 required) 422 to 3 (Roll No. 56).
    On January 29, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 428 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On December 20, 2019, H.R. 428 was enacted into law as 
section 6730 of the ``National Defense Authorization Act of 
2020'' (P.L. 116-92).

115th Congress
H.R. 2433

    H.R. 2433 was introduced in the House on May 16, 2017 by 
Miss Rice of New York and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On May 17, 2017, H.R. 2433 was referred to the Subcommittee 
on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
    On May 18, 2017, the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
Intelligence considered H.R. 2433 and ordered the measure to be 
forwarded favorably to the Full Committee ordered the measure 
to be reported favorably to the House as amended, by voice 
vote.
    On September 12, 2017, H.R. 2433 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On September 13, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2433 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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              Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2019


     H.R. 769 (S. 411) (SEE TITLE VI OF DIVISION U OF P.L. 116-XXX 
                (CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the 
Department of Homeland Security a board to coordinate and 
integrate departmental intelligence, activities, and policy 
related to counterterrorism, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2019'' (H.R. 
769) amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296) to 
establish a Counterterrorism Advisory Board (CTAB) within the 
Department of Homeland Security to coordinate and integrate 
Departmental intelligence, activities, and policies related to 
counterterrorism within the Department. Upon completion of the 
final report of the Committee on Homeland Security's Task Force 
on Combating Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel in September 
2015, the task force found that Congress should authorize the 
CTAB and ensure it is aligned with the current threat 
environment related to counterterrorism issues.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 769

    H.R. 769 was introduced in the House on January 24, 2019 by 
Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On January 29, 2019, the House considered H.R. 769 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by the Yeas and 
Nays: (2/3 required) 414 to 12 (Roll No. 58).
    On January 29, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 769 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On December 27, 2020, legislation based on H.R. 769 was 
enacted into law as Title VI of Division U of the 
``Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX).

115th Congress
H.R. 526

    H.R. 526 was introduced in the House on January 13, 2017 by 
Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On January 31, 2017, the House considered H.R. 526 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On February 1, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 526 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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       Cybersecurity Advisory Committee Authorization Act of 2019


H.R. 1975 (SEE SECTION 1718 OF DIVISION A OF P.L. 116-XXX (NDAA, 2021))

To establish in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
Agency of the Department of Homeland Security a Chief 
Information Security Officer Advisory Committee.

Summary

    H.R. 1975 establishes an advisory committee comprised of 
highly skilled cybersecurity professionals responsible for 
protecting enterprises from every major business sector. The 
advisory committee will provide insight and expertise to the 
Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 
(CISA) and the Department of Homeland Security.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1975

    H.R. 1975 was introduced in the House on March 28, 2019 by 
Mr. Katko of New York and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce and Committee on Oversight and Reform.
    On September 25, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 1975 and ordered the measure to be reported by 
unanimous consent.
    On January 1, 2021, H.R. 1975 was enacted into law as 
section 1718 of title XVII of the Conference Report to the 
``National Defense Authorization Act of 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX) 
after Congress overrode the President's veto of this measure.

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             DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act of 2019


   H.R. 2590 (SEE TITLE II OF DIVISION U, P.L. 116-XXX (CONSOLIDATED 
                       APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021)

To require a Department of Homeland Security overseas personnel 
enhancement plan, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act of 2019'' 
(H.R. 2590) seeks to build on existing requirements for an 
updated strategy for the Department of Homeland Security's 
(DHS) overseas footprint, while identifying barriers to 
information sharing and collaboration among DHS components and 
other partner entities on issues directly relating to the 
Department's counterterror mission. The bill also addresses how 
DHS trains, deploys, and utilizes personnel at overseas 
locations.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 2590

    H.R. 2590 was introduced in the House on May 8, 2019 by Mr. 
Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On May 15, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 2590 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, as 
amended, by unanimous consent.
    On May 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 2590 (H. Rpt. 
116-95).
    On June 10, 2019, H.R. 2590 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3 recorded vote 
of 394 yeas to 2 nays (Roll No. 244). On June 11, 2019, the 
Senate received, read twice, and referred H.R. 2590 the 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
    On July 24, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 2590 and ordered the 
measure to be reported favorably to the Senate with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
    On September 10, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 2590 with an amendment 
in the nature of a substitute (S. Rpt. 116-97).
    On December 27, 2020, H.R. 2590 was enacted into law as 
Title II of Division U of the ``Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX).

115th Congress
H.R. 4567

    H.R. 4567 was introduced in the House on December 6, 2017 
by Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On December 13, 2017, the Committee considered H.R. 4567 
and ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, 
as amended, by voice vote.
    On January 9, 2018, the Committee reported H.R. 4567 (H. 
Rpt. 115-490).
    On January 9, 2018, H.R. 4567 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules.
    On January 10, 2018, H.R. 4567 was passed in the House by a 
2/3 recorded vote of 415 yeas to 0 nays (Roll No. 12).
    On January 11, 2018, the Senate received read twice, and 
referred H.R. 4567 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On June 13, 2018, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 4567 and ordered the 
measure to be favorably reported to the Senate without 
amendment.
    On July 30, 2018, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 4567 (S. Rpt. 115-308).

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    Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists Use of Ghost Guns Act


              H.R. 2621 (SEE SECTION 5716 OF P.L. 116-92)

To direct the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of 
the Department of Homeland Security to develop and disseminate 
a threat assessment regarding terrorist use of ghost guns, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists' Use of 
Ghost Guns Act'' (H.R. 2621) will ensure that the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) maintains focused attention to the 
homeland security threat posed by ghost guns, which are 
unregistered, untraceable weapons that are sold and assembled 
without a serial number. H.R. 2621 requires the DHS Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to develop and disseminate an 
annual terrorism threat assessment regarding the availability 
of ghost guns in furtherance of an act of terrorism, including 
the provision of material support or resources to a foreign 
terrorist organization. H.R. 2621 also requires I&A to share 
this assessment with state, local, and tribal law enforcement 
officials.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 2621

    H.R. 2621 was introduced in the House on May 9, 2019 by Mr. 
Rose and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On May 15, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 2621 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House by 
voice vote.
    On May 28, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 2621 (H. Rpt. 
116-88).
    On June 10, 2019, the House agreed, without objection, to 
permit the filing of a supplemental report on the bill, H.R. 
2621 (H. Rpt. 116-88, Part II).
    On December 20, 2019, legislation based on H.R. 2621 was 
enacted into law as section 5716 of the ``National Defense 
Authorization Act of 2020'' (P.L. 116-92).

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  Domestic and International Terrorism Documentation and Analysis of 
                         Threats in America Act


              H.R. 3106 (SEE SECTION 5602 OF P.L. 116-92)

To require a joint domestic terrorism report, establish within 
the Department of Homeland Security a National Center for the 
Study of Domestic Terrorism, authorize research within the 
Department of Homeland Security on current trends in domestic 
terrorism, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Domestic and International Terrorism Documentation 
and Analysis of Threats in America Act'' or ``Domestic and 
International Terrorism DATA Act'' (H.R. 3106) seeks to foster 
transparency and facilitate informed policymaking on domestic 
and international terrorism by, among other things, requiring 
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice 
(DOJ), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to produce 
an annual, unclassified joint report that provides data on 
domestic and international terrorist incidents; assessments, 
investigations, indictments, prosecutions, and convictions with 
a domestic or international terrorism nexus; and the number of 
full-time staff working on domestic terrorism employed by DOJ 
and DHS.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3106

    H.R. 3106 was introduced in the House on June 5, 2019 by 
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security, and in addition to, the Committee on the 
Judiciary.
    On June 18, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security referred H.R. 3106 to the Subcommittee on Intelligence 
and Counterterrorism.
    On June 28, 2019, the Committee on the Judiciary referred 
H.R. 3106 to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland 
Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security discharged the Subcommittee on Intelligence and 
Counterterrorism from further consideration of H.R. 3106, the 
Full Committee considered the measure and ordered it to be 
reported favorably to the House, as amended, by voice vote.
    On September 19, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
reported H.R. 3106 (H. Rpt. 116-213, Part I).
    On September 19, 2019, the Committee on the Judiciary was 
discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3106.
    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 3106 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3106 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On December 20, 2019, legislation based on H.R. 3106 was 
enacted into law as section 5602 of the ``National Defense 
Authorization Act of 2020'' (P.L. 116-92).

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            DHS Rotational Cybersecurity Program Act of 2019


 H.R. 3484 (SEE SECTION 8278 OF DIVISION A OF NDAA, 2021 (P.L. 116-XXX)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the 
Secretary of Homeland security to establish a rotational 
cybersecurity research program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Department of Homeland Security Rotational 
Cybersecurity Program Act of 2019'' or the ``DHS Rotational 
Cybersecurity Program Act of 2019'' (H.R. 3484) authorizes the 
Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a rotational 
research, development, and training program to detail to the 
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Coast 
Guard Academy graduates and faculty, as well as to detail to 
the Coast Guard Academy, as faculty, employees of CISA, the 
Directorate of Science and Technology, or institutions that 
have been designated by the Department of Homeland Security as 
a Center of Excellence for Cyber Defense.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3484

    H.R. 3484 was introduced in the House on June 25, 2019 by 
Mr. Richmond and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On July 18, 2019, H.R. 3484 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
    On January 1, 2021, H.R. 3484 was enacted into law as 
section 8278 of Division A of the ``National Defense 
Authorization Act of 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX) after Congress 
overrode the President's veto of this measure.

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          DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator


    H.R. 3787 (S.1867) (SEE TITLE VII OF DIVISION U OF P.L. 116-XXX 
                (CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish in the 
Department of Homeland Security an Unmanned Aircraft Systems 
Coordinator, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator 
Act'' (H.R. 3787) directs the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) to designate a DHS official as the Countering Unmanned 
Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator to coordinate with relevant 
DHS offices and components, including the Office for Civil 
Rights and Civil Liberties and the Privacy Office and other 
relevant federal agencies, on the development of policies and 
plans to counter threats associated with UAS (i.e., drones).

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3787

    H.R. 3787 was introduced in the House on July 16, 2019 by 
Mr. Perry and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On August 2, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security referred H.R. 3787 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, 
Management and Accountability.
    On October 23, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3787 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On December 18, 2019 the Committee reported H.R. 3787 (H. 
Rpt. 116-356) and was placed on the Union Calendar.
    On December 27, 2020, H.R. 3787 was enacted into law as 
Title VII of Division U of the ``Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX).

115th Congress
H.R. 6438

    H.R. 6438 was introduced in the House on July 19, 2018 by 
Mr. Perry and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On July 24, 2018, the Committee considered H.R. 6438 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On August 28, 2018, the Committee reported H.R. 6438 as H. 
Rept. 115-908.
    On September 4, 2018, H.R. 6438 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed, as amended, by voice 
vote.
    On September 5, 2018, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 6438 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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                        Brand USA Extension Act


               H.R. 3851 (SEE SECTION 801 OF P.L. 116-94)

To extend funding for Brand USA through fiscal year 2027, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Brand USA Extension Act'' (H.R. 3851) extends funding 
for Brand USA through fiscal year 2027 and increases the fee on 
foreign visitors used to partially fund the program. The 
legislation also reduces the percentage of in-kind 
contributions from the private sector that can count towards 
public matching funds; clarifies the qualifications for the 
members on the board of directors for Brand USA; clarifies 
additional methods by which Brand USA may carry out its duties; 
and adds additional transparency and accountability measures.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3851

    H.R. 3851 was introduced in the House on July 18, 2019 by 
Mr. Welch and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 
and in addition to, the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On July 22, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce referred H.R. 3851 to the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce.
    On August 6, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security referred H.R. 3851 to the Subcommittee on Border 
Security, Facilitation, and Operations of the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On October 24, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce held a hearing on H.R. 3851.
    On November 14, 2019, the Subcommittee on Consumer 
Protection and Commerce forwarded H.R. 3851 to the Full 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, as amended, by voice vote.
    On November 20, 2019, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
considered H.R. 3851 and ordered it to be reported favorably to 
the House, as amended, by voice vote.
    On December 20, 2019, H.R. 3851 was enacted into law as 
section 801 of the ``Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
2020'' (P.L. 116-94).
    On January 13, 2020, the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
reported H.R. 3851 (H. Rpt. 116-376, Part I) and the Committee 
on Homeland Security was discharged from further consideration 
of H.R. 3851.
    On December 20, 2019, H.R. 3851 was enacted into law as 
section 801 of ``Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 
2020'' (P.L. 116-94).

115th Congress
S. 2203

    S. 2203 was introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2019 by 
Mr. Blunt and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation.
    On July 24, 2019, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation considered S. 2203 and order the measure to be 
reported favorably with amendments.
    On October 1, 2020, the Committee, on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation filed a report (S. Rpt. 116-275) and the 
measure was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 568).

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         Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training Act


 H.R. 4739 (SEE TITLE III OF DIVISION U OF P.L. 116-XXX (CONSOLIDATED 
                       APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021))

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to protect U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, other 
personnel, and canines against potential synthetic opioid 
exposure, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and Training 
Act'' (H.R. 4739) would amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 
to bolster protections for U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
(CBP) officers, agents, other personnel, and canines who may be 
exposed to synthetic opioids in the course of screening 
activities.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 4739

    H.R. 4739 was introduced in the House on October 18, 2019 
by Ms. Clarke of New York and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and 
Means.
    On October 23, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 4739 and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House with a favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On December 3, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
reported H.R. 4739 to the House (H. Rpt. 116-318, Part I).
    On November 21, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Ways 
and Means sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to expedite 
consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Ways and 
Means would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 4739. On 
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the 
Committee on Ways and Means and the agreement to not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 4739. The letter further agreed to 
support the request for conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be called.
    On December 9, 2019, the House considered H.R. 4739 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by a 2/3 
recorded vote of 393 yeas and 0 nays (Roll No. 656).
    On December 10, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 4739 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On March 11, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 4739 and reported the 
measure favorably to the Senate.
    On June 1, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 4739 (S. Rpt. 116-229).
    On December 27, 2020, H.R. 4739 was enacted into law as 
Title III of Division U of the ``Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX).

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                      Securing America's Ports Act


       H.R. 5273 (SEE SECTION 9007 OF P.L. 116-XXX (NDAA, 2021))

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan 
to increase to 100 percent the rates of scanning of commercial 
and passenger vehicles entering the United States at land ports 
of entry along the border using large-scale non-intrusive 
inspection systems to enhance border security, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    The ``Securing America's Ports Act'' (H.R. 5273) seeks to 
improve border security at land ports of entry by increasing 
the inspection rate of commercial and passenger vehicles 
entering the U.S. with non-intrusive inspection (NII) systems 
or similar technology. It requires DHS to develop a plan with 
incremental timeframes, cost estimates, and projected impacts 
of increasing expeditious scanning rates of vehicles to 100 
percent at each land port of entry. The measure also directs 
the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct research 
and development of NII systems and refine their operational use 
in furtherance of the plan.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 5273

    H.R. 5273 was introduced in the House on November 26, 2019 
by Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico and referred to the Committee 
on Homeland Security and was further referred to the 
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operation 
and the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and 
Accountability.
    On January 29, 2020, the Committee considered H.R. 5273 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably, as amended, to 
the House by unanimous consent.
    On February 6, 2020, the Committee reported H.R. 5273 to 
the House (H. Rpt. 116-394, Part I).
    On February 10, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5273 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On February 11, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 5273 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On March 11, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 5273 and ordered the 
measure to be reported favorably, with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute, to the Senate.
    On December 7, 2020, the Senate considered H.R. 5273 and 
passed the measure, with an amendment and an amendment to the 
title, by unanimous consent.
    On December 10, 2020, the House agreed to the Senates 
amendments to H.R. 5273 without objection.
    On January 1, 2021, H.R. 5273 was enacted into law as 
section 9007 of the ``National Defense Authorization Act of 
2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX) after Congress overrode the President's 
veto of this measure.

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Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification and Notification Act of 2020


H.R. 5680 (SEE SECTION 1716 OF DIVISION A OF P.L. 116-XXX (NDAA, 2021))

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to protect the 
United States critical infrastructure by ensuring that the 
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the 
Department of Homeland Security has necessary legal tools to 
notify entities at risk of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the 
enterprise devices or systems that control critical assets of 
the United States, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification and 
Notification Act of 2020'' (H.R. 5680) would authorize the 
Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
Agency (CISA) to subpoena internet service providers (ISP) for 
identifying information of IP address owners to notify them of 
cybersecurity vulnerabilities on enterprise devices or systems. 
According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
Agency (CISA), existing cybersecurity tools are insufficient to 
identify the end-user of vulnerable internet-facing industrial 
control systems (ICS), and the Electronics Communications 
Privacy Act (ECPA) specifically prohibits ISPs from disclosing 
subscriber information absent a compulsory legal process. This 
legislation would empower CISA to identify and help mitigate 
cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure, while 
protecting the privacy of end users. Further provisions extend 
ECPA protections to ISPs for compliance with CISA's 
administrative subpoenas, require CISA's privacy office to 
review its internal administrative subpoena procedures, direct 
the DHS Inspector General to produce a report of CISA's use of 
the subpoena authority within one year, and require CISA to 
issue a public report on its use of the subpoena authority.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 5680

    H.R. 5680 was introduced in the House on January 27, 2020 
by Mr. Langevin and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On January 29, 2020, the Committee considered H.R. 5680 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House by 
unanimous consent.
    On January 1, 2021, legislation based on H.R. 5680 was 
enacted into law as section 1716 of Division A of the 
``National Defense Authorization Act of 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX) 
after Congress overrode the President's veto of this measure.

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                      Safe Communities Act of 2020


H.R. 5780 (SEE SECTION 1717 OF DIVISION A OF P.L. 116-XXX (NDAA, 2021))

To enhance stakeholder outreach to and operational engagement 
with owners and operators of critical infrastructure and other 
relevant stakeholders by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency to bolster security against acts of terrorism 
and other homeland security threats, including by maintaining a 
clearinghouse of security guidance, best practices, and other 
voluntary content developed by the Agency or aggregated from 
trusted sources, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Safe Communities Act of 2020'' (H.R. 5780) requires 
the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to 
increase outreach and engagement with owners and operators of 
critical infrastructure. Specifically, it directs CISA to 
maintain a clearinghouse where owners and operators of critical 
infrastructure and other stakeholders may access security 
guidance, best practices, and other voluntary content developed 
by CISA. Additionally, CISA is required to issue a strategy to 
foster stakeholder outreach and operational engagement and 
establish a pilot program whereby law enforcement agencies and 
government officials may be trained by protective security 
advisors on carrying out vulnerability and risk assessments of 
facilities.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 5780

    H.R 5780 was introduced in the House on February 6, 2020 by 
Ms. Underwood and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On February 12, 2020, the Committee considered H.R. 5780 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, as 
amended, with a favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On August 14, 2020, the Committee reported H.R. 5780 to the 
House (H. Rpt. 116-476).
    On September 30, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5780 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On October 1, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 5780 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On January 1, 2021, legislation based on H.R. 5680 was 
enacted into law as section 1717 of Division A of the 
``National Defense Authorization Act of 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX) 
after Congress overrode the President's veto of this measure.

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Strengthening the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act 
                                of 2020


H.R. 7588 (SEE SECTION 1745 OF DIVISION A OF P.L. 116-XXX (NDAA, 2021))

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a 
review of the ability of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to 
fulfill its current mission requirements, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 7588 mandates a comprehensive review of CISA in an 
effort to strengthen its operations, improve coordination, and 
increase oversight of the agency. It requires CISA to review 
how additional appropriations could be used to support programs 
for national risk management, federal information systems 
management, and public-private cybersecurity and integration. 
It also requires a review of workforce structure and current 
facilities and projected needs. It mandates CISA to provide a 
report to the House and Senate Homeland Committees within 1-
year of enactment. CISA must also provide a report and 
recommendations to GSA on facility needs.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 7588

    H.R. 7588 was introduced in the House on July 13, 2020 by 
Mr. Katko of New York and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure.
    On January 1, 2021, H.R. 7588 was enacted into law as 
section 1745 of Division A of the ``National Defense 
Authorization Act of 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX) after Congress 
overrode the President's veto of this measure.

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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director and Assistant 
                          Director Act of 2020


  H.R. 7589 (SEE SEC. 9001 OF DIVISION H OF P.L. 116-XXX (NDAA, 2021))

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish term 
limits for the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency of Department of Homeland Security, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    H.R. 7589 improves guidance and long-term strategic 
planning by stabilizing the CISA Director and Assistant 
Directors positions. It creates a 5-year term for the CISA 
Director, with a limit of 2 terms. The term of office for the 
current Director begins on date the Director began to serve. In 
addition, it elevates the Director to the equivalent of a 
Deputy Secretary and Military Service Secretaries and 
depoliticizes the Assistant Director positions, appointed by 
the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 
categorizing them as career public servants.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 7589

    H.R. 7589 was introduced in the House on July 13, 2020 by 
Mr. Katko of New York and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, and Committee on Oversight and Reform.
    As of the date of publication of this report, legislation 
based on H.R. 7589 was expected to be enacted into law as 
section 9001 of Division H of the ``National Defense 
Authorization Act of 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX).

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      Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act of 2020


    H.R. 7944 (S.4224) (SEE TITLE XI OF DIVISION U OF P.L. 116-XXX 
                (CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021)

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess 
technology needs along the Southern border and develop a 
strategy for bridging such gaps.

Summary

    The ``Southwest Border Security Technology Improvement Act 
of 2020'' (H.R. 7944/S. 4224) requires the Department of 
Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress an analysis of 
border security technology along the Southwest border. The 
report shall identify technology needs to (1) prevent 
terrorists from entering the United States, (2) reduce cross-
border criminal activity such as drug smuggling, and (3) 
facilitate legal trade flow. The report shall also address 
recent technological advancements and assess whether such 
advancements can help achieve these goals.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 7944

    H.R. 7944 was introduced in the House on August 4, 2020 by 
Ms. Torres Small and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On September 24, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security referred H.R. 7944 to the Subcommittee on 
Border Security, Facilitation and Operations.
    On December 27, 2020, H.R. 7944 was enacted into law as 
Title XI of Division U of the ``Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX).

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   To Amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to Extend by One Year 
        Certain Port of Entry Authority, and for Other Purposes


 H.R. 8833 (SEE TITLE III OF DIVISION O OF P.L. 116-XXX (CONSOLIDATED 
                       APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend by one 
year certain port of entry donation authority, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend 
authority for the Customs and Border Protection Commission to 
maintain a program for certain port of entry donation authority 
for one year, through December 16, 2021.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 8833

    H.R. 8833 was introduced in the House on December 2, 2020 
by Mr. Cuellar and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means and 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
    On December 27, 2020, H.R. 8833 was enacted into law as 
Title II of Division O of the ``Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX).

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    Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Cybersecurity 
                    Diversity Fellowship Program Act


H.R. 8993 (SEE SECTION 404 OF DIVISION W OF P.L. 116-XXX (CONSOLIDATED 
                       APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the 
Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out an intelligence and 
cybersecurity diversity fellowship program, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    The ``Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and 
Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship Program Act'' (H.R. 8993) 
seeks to establish a new Department of Homeland Security 
program for students from historically Black college or 
university or minority-serving institutions and others to 
participate in a paid internship focused on cyber and/or 
Intelligence within DHS and, upon successful completion, an 
offer of employment.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 8993

    H.R. 8993 was introduced in the House on December 16, 2020 
by Mr. Thompson and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On December 27, 2020, H.R. 8993 was enacted into law as 
Section 404 of Division W of the ``Consolidated Appropriations 
Act, 2021'' (P.L. 116-XXX).

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Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management and Administration 
                                  Act


                                H.R. 424

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve the 
management and administration of the security clearance 
processes throughout the Department of Homeland Security, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Department of Homeland Security Clearance Management 
and Administration Act'' (H.R. 424) amends the Homeland 
Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296) to require the Secretary of 
Homeland Security to conduct a review of the sensitivity level 
designations of national security positions within the 
Department to ensure employees with security clearances 
continue to need access to such sensitive information. The bill 
requires the Department to conduct an accounting of workforce 
needs to better manage the costs of unnecessary background 
investigations and limit the number of positions that may be 
vulnerable to insider threats and targeting by foreign 
intelligence services.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 424

    H.R. 424 was introduced in the House on January 10, 2019 by 
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On January 29, 2019, H.R. 424 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On January 29, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 424 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 697

    H.R. 697 was introduced in the House on January 24, 2017 by 
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On January 31, 2017, H.R. 697 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On February 1, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 697 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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     Pathways to Improving Homeland Security at the Local Level Act


                                H.R. 449

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to direct the 
Assistant Secretary for State and Local Law Enforcement to 
produce and disseminate an annual catalog on Department of 
Homeland Security training, publications, programs, and 
services for State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Pathways to Improving Homeland Security at the Local 
Level Act'' (H.R. 449) requires the Department of Homeland 
Security Office for State and Local Law Enforcement to produce 
and disseminate annually, a catalog of training opportunities, 
programs, and other services offered to State, local, and 
tribal law enforcement agencies.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 449

    H.R. 449 was introduced in the House on January 10, 2019 by 
Mrs. Demings and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, and in addition to, the Committee on the Judiciary.
    On January 29, 2019, H.R. 449 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3 recorded vote 
of quired) 412 yeas to 12 nays (Roll No. 57).
    On January 29, 2019, H.R. 449 was received in the Senate, 
read twice, and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 2427

    H.R. 2427 was introduced in the House on May 16, 2017 by 
Mrs. Demings and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, and in addition to, the Committee on the Judiciary.
    On May 16, 2017, the Chair of the Committee on the 
Judiciary referred H.R. 2427 to the Subcommittee on Crime, 
Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
    On May 17, 2017, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security referred H.R. 2427 to the Subcommittee on 
Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
    On May 18, 2017, the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
Intelligence considered H.R. 2427 and the Full Committee on 
Homeland Security ordered it to be reported favorably to the 
House by voice vote.
    On September 12, 2017, H.R. 2427 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On September 13, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2427 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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               FIRST State and Local Law Enforcement Act


                                H.R. 495

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require an annual 
report on the Office for State and Local Law Enforcement.

Summary

    The ``FIRST State and Local Law Enforcement Act'' (H.R. 
495) amends Section 2006(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 
2002 (P.L. 107-296) to require the Office for State and Local 
Law Enforcement to provide an annual report on their activities 
for 5 years. This report must include details of: the efforts 
of the office to coordinate with and improve information 
sharing with State, local, and tribal law enforcement; a review 
of efforts to improve information sharing through the DHS 
Homeland Security Information Network; and feedback received 
from State, local, and tribal partners.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 495

    H.R. 495 was introduced in the House on January 11, 2019 by 
Ms. Jackson Lee and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, and in addition to, the Committee on the Judiciary.
    On January 29, 2019, H.R. 495 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On January 29, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 495 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs. On November 6, 2019, the Committee on 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 495 
and ordered it to be reported favorably to the Senate without 
an amendment.
    On February 4, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 495 (S. Rpt. 116-213) and 
the measure was placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 411).

115th Congress
H.R. 2442

    H.R. 2442 was introduced in the House on May 16, 2017 by 
Ms. Jackson Lee and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, and in addition to, the Committee on the Judiciary.
    On May 16, 2017, the Chair of the Committee on the 
Judiciary referred H.R. 2442 to the Subcommittee on Crime, 
Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
    On May 17, 2017, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security referred H.R. 2442 to the Subcommittee on 
Counterterrorism and Intelligence of the Committee.
    On May 18, 2017, the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
Intelligence considered H.R. 2442 and the Full Committee on 
Homeland Security ordered it to be reported favorably to the 
House by voice vote.
    On September 5, 2017, the Chair of the Committee on the 
Judiciary sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security, agreeing that, in order to expedite 
consideration of H.R. 2442, the Committee on the Judiciary 
would waive further consideration of H.R. 2442. The letter 
further requested support for the appointment of conferees 
should a House-Senate Conference be called.
    On September 6, 2017, the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee 
on the Judiciary, acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of 
the Committee on the Judiciary and the agreement to waive 
further consideration of H.R. 2442. The letter further stated 
the support for the appointment of conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be called.
    On September 12, 2017, H.R. 2442 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On September 13, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2442 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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      Supporting Research and Development for First Responders Act


                                H.R. 542

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the 
National Urban Security Technology Laboratory, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    The ``Supporting Research and Development for First 
Responders Act'' (H.R. 542) authorizes the National Urban 
Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) within the Department of 
Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate. NUSTL 
is a one-of-a-kind test and evaluation laboratory for 
technology for the first responder community. Additionally, 
NUSTL conducts radiological and nuclear research and 
development.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 542

    H.R. 542 was introduced in the House on January 14, 2019 by 
Miss Rice of New York and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On February 4, 2019, H.R. 542 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
Innovation.
    On May 15, 2019, the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation was discharged from 
further consideration of H.R. 542.
    On May 15, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 542 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On May 28, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 542 (H. Rpt. 
116-87).
    On June 10, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security, agreeing that, in order to 
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology would not seek a sequential 
referral of H.R. 542. On that same date, the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security responded acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Science, Space, 
and Technology and the agreement to not seek a sequential 
referral of H.R. 542. The letter further agreed to support the 
request for conferees should a House-Senate Conference be 
called.
    On June 10, 2019, H.R. 542 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3 recorded vote 
of 395 yeas to 3 nays (Roll No. 242).
    On June 11, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 542 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On July 22, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 542 and ordered it to be 
reported favorably to the Senate with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute.
    On November 9, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 542 (S. Rpt. 116-285) and 
the measure was placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under 
General Orders (Calendar No. 577).

115th Congress
H.R. 4991

    H.R. 4991 was introduced in the House on February 8, 2018 
by Mr. Donovan and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On February 14, 2018, H.R. 4991 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and 
Communications.
    On June 6, 2018, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Preparedness, Response and Communications was discharged.
    On June 6, 2018, the Committee considered H.R. 4991 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On June 14, 2018, the Committee reported H.R. 4991 (H. Rpt. 
115-756).
    On June 14, 2018, the Chair of the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security, agreeing that, in order to 
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology would not seek a sequential 
referral of H.R. 4991. On that same date, the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security responded acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Science, Space, 
and Technology and the agreement to not seek a sequential 
referral of H.R. 4991. The letter further agreed to support the 
request for conferees should a House-Senate Conference be 
called.
    On June 19, 2018, H.R. 4991 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed, as amended, by voice 
vote.
    On June 20, 2018, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 4991 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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        Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2020


                               H.R. 1140

To enhance the security operations of the Transportation 
Security Administration and stability of the transportation 
security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 
5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation 
Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers 
and property, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 
2020'' (H.R. 1140) seeks to recategorize Transportation 
Security Administration (TSA) employees by requiring the 
Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS Secretary), within 180 days 
of enactment of this Act, to convert its workforce from its 
current personnel system, to the personnel system under Title 5 
of the United States Code. In carrying out the conversion to 
the Title 5 Federal pay scale, the DHS Secretary would be 
required to ensure that no employee receives a reduction in 
pay. Under H.R. 1140, the DHS Secretary would be required to 
consult with the labor organization that serves as the 
exclusive representative of TSA security screening personnel 
within 7 days of enactment of this Act on the formulation of 
plans to carry out the conversion.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1140

    H.R. 1140 was introduced in the House on February 11, 2019 
by Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security, and in addition to, the Committee on 
Oversight and Reform.
    On March 15, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security referred H.R. 1140 to the Subcommittee on 
Transportation and Maritime Security.
    On January 29, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security 
discharged the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime 
Security from further consideration of H.R. 1140.
    On January 29, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 1140 and ordered the measure to be reported 
favorably to the House, as amended.
    On February 21, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security 
reported H.R. 1140 (H. Rpt. 116-398, Part I).
    On February 20, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on 
Oversight and Reform sent a letter to the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to 
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on 
Oversight and Reform would not seek a sequential referral of 
H.R. 1140. On that same date, the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security responded acknowledging the jurisdictional 
interests of the Committee on Oversight and Reform and the 
agreement to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 1140. The 
letter further agreed to support the request for conferees 
should a House-Senate Conference be called.
    The Committee on Oversight and Reform was discharged on 
February 21, 2020 and the Committee on Homeland Security filed 
a supplemental report on February 26, 2020. On March 2, 2020, 
The Committee on Rules met to consider H.R. 1140 and reported 
H. Res 877 to the House. The rule provided for consideration of 
H.R. 1140 with one hour of general debate and a motion to 
recommit with or without instructions. H. Res 877 passed the 
House on March 4, 2020 by the Yeas and Nays: 220 to 192 (Roll 
No. 84).
    On March 5, 2020, the House considered H.R. 1140 and agreed 
to H. Amdt. 804 offered by Mr. Rogers; H. Amdt. 805 offered by 
Mr. Rose; H. Amdt. 806 offered by Mr. Peters; H. Amdt. 807 
offered by Mr. Brown; H. Amdt. 808 offered by Mr. Kim; and H. 
Amdt. 810 offered Ms. Spanberger by voice vote. H. Amdt. 809 
offered by Mr. Cisneros was agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 399 
to 1 (Roll No. 87). H. Amdt. 811 offered by Ms. Mucarsel-Powell 
was agreed to by of the Yeas and Nays: 403 to 0 (Roll No. 88).
    Mrs. Lesko moved to recommit H.R. 1140 with instructions to 
the Committee on Homeland Security and the motion was agreed to 
by a recorded vote of 227 yeas to 175 nays (Roll No. 89).
    On March 5, 2020, the House passed H.R. 1140 by a recorded 
vote of 230 yeas to 171 nays (Roll No. 90).
    On March 5, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1140 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.

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             Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act


                               H.R. 1313

To amend the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 to clarify certain allowable uses of 
funds for public transportation security assistance grants and 
establish periods of performance for such grants, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    The ``Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility Act'' 
(H.R. 1313) amends the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 
Commission Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-53) to adjust the period of 
performance for Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) 
expenditures and provide flexibility to TSGP eligible transit 
agencies by allowing grant recipients to use funding for 
security training related backfill, consistent with other 
homeland security grants.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1313

    H.R. 1313 was introduced in the House on February 19, 2019 
by Mr. King of New York and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On March 8, 2019, H.R. 1313 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
    On May 14, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1313 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On May 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1313 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On July 22, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 1313 and ordered it to be 
reported favorably to the Senate with an amendment in the 
nature of a substitute.

115th Congress
H.R. 549

    H.R. 549 was introduced in the House on January 13, 2017 by 
Mr. Donovan and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On January 31, 2017, the House considered H.R. 549 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On February 1, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 549 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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   Department of Homeland Security Morale Recognition, Learning and 
                         Engagement Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1433

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve morale 
within the Department of Homeland Security workforce by 
conferring new responsibilities to the Chief Human Capital 
Officer, establishing an employee engagement steering 
committee, requiring action plans, and authorizing an annual 
employee award program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Department of Homeland Security Morale Recognition, 
Learning, and Engagement Act of 2019'' (H.R. 1433) amends the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve morale, employee 
engagement, and communications within the Department of 
Homeland Security workforce by conferring new responsibilities 
to the Chief Human Capital Officer, establishing an employee 
engagement steering committee, requiring action plans, 
authorizing an annual employee award program, and directing an 
independent, Department-wide review of how discipline is 
applied by components.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1433

    H.R. 1433 was introduced in the House on February 28, 2019 
by Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On March 13, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 1433 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, as 
amended, by unanimous consent.
    On March 28, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 1433 (H. 
Rpt. 116-26).
    On April 1, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1433 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On April 2, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1433 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 2283

    H.R. 2283 was introduced in the House on May 2, 2017 by Mr. 
Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On May 3, 2017, the Committee considered H.R. 2283 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, as 
amended, by voice vote.
    On June 20, 2017, the House considered H.R. 2283 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On June 21, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2283 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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     Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1437

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Under 
Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security 
to achieve security of sensitive assets among the components of 
the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Securing Department of Homeland Security Firearms Act 
of 2019'' (H.R. 1437) requires the Under Secretary for 
Management of the Department of Homeland Security to 
disseminate a Department-wide directive for achieving adequate 
security over firearms and other sensitive assets across the 
Department. H.R. 1437 requires the Under Secretary for 
Management to update and disseminate the Personal Property 
Asset Management Program Manual and requires component 
personnel to safeguard firearms and other sensitive assets in 
accordance with the directive, among other items.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1437

    H.R. 1437 was introduced in the House on February 28, 2019 
by Mr. Correa and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On March 19, 2019, H.R. 1437 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
    On May 14, 2019, the House considered H.R. 1437 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On May 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1437 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 4433

    H.R. 4433 was introduced in the House on November 16, 2017 
by Mr. Correa and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On November 28, 2017, H.R. 4443 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
    On December 13, 2017, the Committee considered H.R. 4433 
and ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, 
as amended, by unanimous consent.
    On January 9, 2018, the Committee reported H.R. 4433 (H. 
Rpt. 115-496).
    On January 9, 2018, the House considered H.R. 4433 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On January 10, 2018, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 4433 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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Historically Black Colleges And Universities (HBCUs) Homeland Security 
                            Partnership Act


                               H.R. 1494

To strengthen partnerships between historically Black colleges 
and universities and minority-serving institutions and the 
Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) 
Homeland Security Partnerships Act'' (H.R. 1494) would require 
the Department of Homeland Security (the Department or DHS) to 
issue a strategy with yearly goals for enhancing its 
partnerships with HBCUs and minority-serving institutions 
(MSIs). The bill also requires DHS to monitor and report on the 
implementation of the strategy to ensure the Department's 
progress in providing contracting, research and development, 
and internship and career opportunities to HBCUs and MSIs and 
their students or recent graduates. Additionally, H.R. 1494 
requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the 
Chief Procurement Officer, to identify how to increase the 
participation of HBCUs and MSIs in Department acquisitions, 
including identifying existing opportunities for HBCUs and MSIs 
to participate in the contracting program of the Small Business 
Administration for minorities.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1494

    H.R. 1494 was introduced in the House on March 5, 2019 by 
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security, and in addition to, the Committee on Small 
Business.
    On March 25, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security referred H.R. 1494 to the Subcommittee on Oversight, 
Management, and Accountability.
    On January 29, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 1494 and ordered the measure to be reported 
favorably to the House, as amended, by unanimous consent.
    On February 6, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security 
reported H.R. 1494 (H. Rpt. 116-393, Part I).
    On January 30, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on Small 
Business sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to expedite 
consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Small 
Business would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 1494. On 
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the 
Committee on Small Business and the agreement to not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 1494. The letter further agreed to 
support the request for conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be called.
    On February 10, 2020, the House considered H.R. 1494 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On February 11, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1494 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 6772

    H.R. 6772 was introduced in the House on September 12, 2018 
by Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security, and in addition to, the Committee on Small 
Business.
    On September 21, 2018, the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security referred H.R. 6772 to the Subcommittee on 
Oversight and Management Efficiency.

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         CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1589

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish 
chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear 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

    The ``CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 
2019'' (H.R. 1589) requires the Office of Intelligence and 
Analysis within the Department of Homeland Security to enhance 
intelligence analysis and information sharing on chemical, 
biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats and work 
to ensure that State and local officials receive actionable 
intelligence information.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1589

    H.R. 1589 was introduced in the House on March 7, 2019 by 
Mr. Walker and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On March 13, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 1589 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, as 
amended, by unanimous consent.
    On March 28, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 1589 (H. 
Rept. 116-24).
    On April 1, 2019, H.R. 1589 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On April 2, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R, 1589 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On November 6, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 1589 and ordered the 
measure to be reported favorably to the House with an amendment 
in the nature of a substitute.
    On March 2, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 1589 (Report No. 116-222).

115th Congress
H.R. 677

    H.R. 677 was introduced in the House on January 24, 2017 by 
Ms. McSally and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On January 31, 2017, H.R. 677 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On February 1, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 677 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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 Coordinating and Leveraging Activities for School Security Act (Class 
                              Act of 2019)


                               H.R. 1593

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a 
school security coordinating council, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Coordinating and Leveraging Activities for School 
Security Act'' or the ``CLASS Act of 2019'' (H.R. 1593) would 
direct DHS to establish a council to coordinate activities, 
plans, and policies of the Department of Homeland Security 
aimed at bolstering school security against acts of terrorism. 
Additionally, the legislation would require the Secretary of 
Homeland Security to provide Congress with an annual report of 
the council's activities during the preceding year, including 
information on any metrics regarding the efficacy of such 
activities.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1593

    H.R. 1593 was introduced in the House on March 7, 2019 by 
Mr. Payne and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On March 13, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 1593 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House by 
unanimous consent.
    On March 28, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 1593 (H. 
Rpt. 116-25).
    On April 1, 2019, H.R. 1593 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3 recorded vote 
of 384 yeas and 18 nays (Roll No. 137).
    On April 2, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1539 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 6919

    H.R. 6919 was introduced in the House on September 26, 2018 
by Mr. Payne and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On October 4, 2018, H.R. 6919 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and 
Communications.

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         First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies Act


                               H.R. 1594

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a 
process to review applications for certain grants to purchase 
equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable 
national voluntary consensus standards, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies 
Act'' (H.R. 1594) authorizes a review process for grantees 
seeking to purchase equipment or systems with the Urban Area 
Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant 
Program funding when no voluntary consensus standard exists for 
the equipment or systems or the equipment does not meet 
consensus standards.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1594

    H.R. 1594 was introduced in the House on March 7, 2019 by 
Mr. Payne and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On May 14, 2019, H.R. 1594 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On May 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1594 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 687

    H.R. 687 was introduced in the House on January 24, 2017 by 
Mr. Payne and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On January 31, 2017, H.R. 687 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On February 1, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 687 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical Corrections Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1892

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make technical 
corrections to the requirement that the Secretary of Homeland 
Security submit quadrennial homeland security reviews, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Technical 
Corrections Act of 2019'' (H.R. 1892) revises the requirements 
for the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR) in the 
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-296) to improve the 
quality and timeliness of future reviews.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1892

    H.R. 1892 was introduced in the House on March 26, 2019 by 
Mrs. Watson Coleman and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On April 8, 2019, H.R. 1892 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
    On May 14, 2019, H.R. 1892 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3 recorded vote 
of 415 yeas and 0 nays (Roll No. 209).
    On May 16, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1892 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 1297

    H.R. 1297 was introduced in the House on March 1, 2017, by 
Mrs. Watson Coleman and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On March 8, 2017, the Committee considered H.R. 1297 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, 
without amendment, by voice vote.
    On March 16, 2017, the Committee reported H.R. 1297 (H. 
Rpt. 115-41).
    On March 21, 2017, H.R. 1297 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by a 2/3 
recorded vote of 415 yeas and 0 nays (Roll No. 181).
    On March 22, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1297 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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          DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of 2019


                               H.R. 1912

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for 
requirements relating to documentation for major acquisition 
programs, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of 2019'' 
(H.R. 1912) requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting 
through the Under Secretary for Management, to require relevant 
DHS components to maintain specific types of acquisition 
documentation.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 1912

    H.R. 1912 was introduced on March 27, 2019 by Ms. Torres 
Small of New Mexico and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On April 8, 2019, H.R. 1912 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
    On May 14, 2019, H.R. 1912 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On May 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1912 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 347

    H.R. 347 was introduced in the House on January 5, 2017, by 
Mrs. Watson Coleman and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On January 31, 2017, H.R. 347 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules on January 31, 2017 and passed 
the measure by voice vote.
    On February 1, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 347 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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       DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2066

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the 
Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program in the Department of 
Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program Act of 
2019'' (H.R. 2066) would require the Chief Human Capital 
Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in 
conjunction with the DHS Chief Intelligence Officer, to 
establish an intelligence rotational assignment program for 
employees in analyst positions within DHS' intelligence 
operations.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 2066

    H.R. 2066 was introduced in the House on April 3, 2019 by 
Mr. Gallagher and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On April 23, 2019, H.R. 2066 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
    On May 14, 2019, H.R. 2066 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On May 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2066 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On November 6, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 2066 and ordered the 
measure to be reported favorably to the Senate with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
    On June 1, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R 2066 (Report No. 116-228).

115th Congress
H.R. 2453

    H.R. 2453 was introduced in the House on June 6, 2017, by 
Mr. Gallagher and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On May 17, 2017, H.R. 2453 was referred to the Subcommittee 
on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
    On May 18, 2018, the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
Intelligence considered H.R. 2453 and ordered the measure to be 
forwarded to the Full Committee with a favorable 
recommendation, without amendment, by voice vote.
    On September 12, 2017, the Chair of the House Permanent 
Select Committee on Intelligence sent a letter dated September 
8, 2017, to the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
agreeing that, in order to expedite consideration of H.R. 2453 
on the House Floor, the Select Committee on Intelligence would 
not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 2453. The Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security responded on September 11, 2017, 
acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the Select 
Committee on Intelligence and the agreement to forego a request 
for a sequential referral of H.R. 2453. The letter further 
agreed to support the request for Conferees should a House-
Senate Conference be called.
    On September 12, 2017, H.R. 2453 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On September 13, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2453 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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                    Homeland Procurement Reform Act


                          H.R. 2083 (S. 3377)

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 regarding the 
procurement of certain items related to national security 
interests for Department of Homeland Security frontline 
operational components, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Homeland Procurement Reform Act'' (H.R. 2083) would 
reform the way the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
procures uniform and protective equipment for its components. 
The bill seeks to ensure that quality uniforms and equipment 
are issued to DHS frontline personnel and encourage the 
procurement of domestically sourced uniform items. Under the 
Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security is required to ensure, 
to the maximum extent possible, that at least one-third of the 
funds obligated for the procurement of uniforms and protective 
equipment be used to purchase goods manufactured or provided by 
entities that qualify as a U.S. small business.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 2083

    H.R. 2083 was introduced in the House on April 4, 2019 by 
Mr. Correa and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On May 15, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 2083 and ordered the measure to be reported 
favorably to the House, as amended, by unanimous consent.
    On May 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 2083 (H. Rpt. 
116-90).
    On June 10, 2019, H.R. 2083 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On June 11, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2083 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 5574

    H.R. 5574 was introduced in the House on April 18, 2018 by 
Mr. Taylor of Virginia and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On April 27, 2018, H.R. 5574 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.

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                   Homeland Security Improvement Act


                               H.R. 2203

To increase transparency, accountability, and community 
engagement within the Department of Homeland Security, provide 
independent oversight of border security activities, improve 
training for agents and officers of U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Homeland Security Improvement Act'' (H.R. 2203) 
creates an independent ombudsman at the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) to improve oversight as well as provide redress 
for harmful conditions in immigration detention facilities and 
other related policies carried out by U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 2203

    H.R. 2203 was introduced in the House on April 10, 2019 by 
Ms. Escobar and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and, in addition, the Committee on the Judiciary, and Ways and 
Means.
    On April 23, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security referred H.R. 2203 to the Subcommittee on Border 
Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
    On July 17, 2019, upon the discharge of H.R. 2203 from the 
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations, 
the Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 2203 and 
ordered to be reported favorably to the House, as amended, to 
the House by a recorded vote of 16 yeas and 13 nays. On July 
19, 2019, H.R. 2203 was discharged from further consideration 
by the Committees on Judiciary and Ways and Means and was 
reported by the Committee on Homeland Security (H. Rpt. 116-
163).
    On September 24, 2019, the Committee on Rules met to 
consider H.R. 2203 and reported H. Res. 577 to the House that 
provides for consideration of H.R. 2203 one hour of general 
debate and a motion to recommit with or without instructions.
    On September 25, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Ways 
and Means sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to expedite 
consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on Ways and 
Means would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 2203. On 
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the 
Committee on Ways and Means and the agreement to not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 2203. The letter further agreed to 
support the request for conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be called.
    On September 25, 2019, H.R. 2203 was considered in the 
House pursuant to H. Res. 577. A motion to recommit with 
instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security, offered by 
Mr. Green of Tennessee, failed by a recorded vote of 207 yeas 
and 216 nays (Roll No. 545) and H.R. 2203 passed the House by a 
recorded vote of 230 yeas and 194 nays (Roll No. 546).
    On September 26, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2203 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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  Strengthening Local Transportation Security Capabilities Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2539

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the 
assignment of certain officers and intelligence analysts from 
the Transportation Security Administration and the Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland 
Security to locations with participating State, local, and 
regional fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-risk 
surface transportation asset in order to enhance the security 
of such assets, including by improving timely sharing of 
classified information regarding terrorist and other threats, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Strengthening Local Transportation Security 
Capabilities Act of 2019'' (H.R. 2539) seeks to increase 
information sharing and improve the availability of security 
clearances to appropriate stakeholders involved in 
transportation security of high-risk surface transportation 
systems. The bill also authorizes the Secretary of Homeland 
Security to develop a training program for law enforcement 
agencies focused on the protection of surface transportation 
systems.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 2539

    H.R. 2539 was introduced in the House on May 7, 2019 by Ms. 
Barragan and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On May 15, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 2539 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House by 
unanimous consent.
    On May 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 2539 (H. Rept. 
116-93).
    On June 10, 2019, H.R. 2539 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3 recorded vote 
of 384 yeas to 13 nays (Roll No. 243).
    On June 11, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2539 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 5089

    H.R. 5089 was introduced in the House on February 26, 2018 
by Ms. Barragan and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On March 1, 2018, the Committee referred H.R. 5089 to the 
Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security.
    On March 7, 2018, upon the discharge of H.R. 5089 from the 
Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security, the 
Committee considered H.R. 5089 on ordered the measure to be 
reported favorably to the House, without amendment, by 
unanimous consent.
    On March 19, 2018, the Committee reported H.R. 5089 (H. 
Rpt. 115-604) and H.R. 5089 was considered under suspension of 
the Rules.
    On March 22, 2018, H.R. 5089 was passed in the House by a 
2/3 recorded vote of 397 yeas and 1 nay (Roll No. 129). On 
March 22, 2018, the Senate received, read twice, and referred 
H.R. 5089 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.

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                Unifying DHS Intelligence Enterprise Act


                               H.R. 2589

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a 
homeland intelligence doctrine for the Department of Homeland 
Security, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Unifying DHS Intelligence Enterprise Act'' (H.R. 
2589) requires the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting 
through the Chief Intelligence Officer and in coordination with 
other Department of Homeland Security entities, to develop and 
disseminate Department-wide guidance regarding the processing, 
analysis, production, and dissemination of homeland security 
information and terrorism information. The bill also amends the 
Homeland Security Act to require that an experience and 
qualified staff be provided to the Chief Intelligence Officer.

Legislative History

16th Congress
H.R. 2589

    H.R. 2589 was introduced in the House on May 8, 2019 by Mr. 
Green of Tennessee and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On May 15, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 2589 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House, as 
amended, by unanimous consent.
    On May 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 2589 (H. Rpt. 
116-94).
    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 2589 was considered under 
suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2589 the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On March 11, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs ordered H.R. 2589 to be reported favorably 
to the Senate with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.

115th Congress
H.R. 2468

    H.R. 2468 was introduced in the House on May 16, 2017 by 
Mr. Perry and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On May 17, 2017, H.R 2468 was referred to the Subcommittee 
on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
    On May 18, 2017, the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and 
Intelligence considered H.R. 2468 and ordered the measure to be 
forwarded favorably to the Full Committee for consideration, 
without amendment, by voice vote.
    The Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on 
Intelligence sent a letter on September 8, 2017, to the Chair 
of the Committee on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order 
to expedite consideration of H.R. 2468 on the House Floor, the 
Select Committee on Intelligence would not seek a sequential 
referral of H.R. 2468. The Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security responded on September 11, 2017, acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interests of the Select Committee on 
Intelligence and the agreement to forego a request for a 
sequential referral of H.R. 2468. The letter further agreed to 
support the request for Conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be called.
    On September 12, 2017, the House considered H.R. 2468 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On September 13, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2468 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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                DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019


                               H.R. 2609

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the 
Acquisition Review Board in the Department of Homeland 
Security, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019'' (H.R. 
2609) codifies the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
Acquisition Review Board (ARB). The bill authorizes the USM to 
lead the Department's acquisition oversight body, the ARB, 
which oversees major acquisition programs, as well as establish 
acquisition policies to which all Department components shall 
comply.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 2609

    H.R. 2609 was introduced in the House on May 9, 2019 by Mr. 
Crenshaw and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On May 15, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 2609 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On May 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 2609 (H. Rpt. 
116-96).
    On June 10, 2019, H.R. 2609 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3 recorded vote 
of 419 yeas to 0 nays (Roll No. 248).
    On June 12, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2609 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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                   Homeland Security for Children Act


                               H.R. 2932

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure that the 
needs of children are considered in homeland security planning, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Homeland Security for Children Act'' (H.R. 2932) 
seeks to ensure that the needs of children are considered in 
homeland security planning. Specifically, the bill authorizes a 
technical expert at the Federal Emergency Management Agency 
(FEMA) to identify and integrate the needs of children into 
preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. 
The bill would also include the consideration of children's 
needs into Departmental policy through the Office of Strategy, 
Policy, and Plans.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 2932

    H.R. 2932 was introduced in the House on May 22, 2019 by 
Mr. Payne and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    On May 23, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure referred H.R. 2932 to the 
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and 
Emergency Management.
    On June 11, 2019, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland 
Security referred H.R. 2932 to the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
    On October 23, 2019, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Preparedness, Response, and Recovery was discharged, and the 
Committee on Homeland Security considered H.R. 2932 and ordered 
it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous consent.
    On January 8, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security 
reported H.R. 2932 (H. Rpt. 116-370, Part I) and the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure was discharged.
    On January 7, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security, agreeing that, in order to 
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure would not seek a sequential 
referral of H.R. 2932. On that same date, the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security responded acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure and the agreement to not seek a sequential 
referral of H.R. 2932. The letter further agreed to support the 
request for conferees should a House-Senate Conference be 
called.
    On February 10, 2020, H.R. 2932 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3 recorded vote 
of 374 yeas to 11 nays (Roll No. 55).
    On February 11, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 2932 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 1372

    H.R. 1372 was introduced in the House on March 6, 2017 by 
Mr. Payne and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
and in addition to, the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure.
    On March 7, 2017, the Chair of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure referred H.R. 1372 to the 
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and 
Emergency Management.
    On March 8, 2017, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 1372 and ordered it to be reported favorably to 
the House, as amended, by voice vote.
    On March 10, 2017, the Chair of the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure sent a letter to the Chair of 
the Committee on Homeland Security, agreeing that, in order to 
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure would waive further 
consideration of H.R. 1372. On March 16, 2017, the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security responded, acknowledging to the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure and the agreement to waive further 
consideration.
    On April 24, 2017, the Committee reported H.R. 1372 (H. 
Rpt. 115-92, Part I).
    On April 25, 2017, H.R. 1372 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On April 26, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1372 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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          Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3246

To require GAO review of certain TSA screening protocols, and 
for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of 2019'' 
(H.R. 3246) seeks to require the Government Accountability 
Office (GAO) to review certain Transportation Security 
Administration (TSA) screening protocols. This bill requires 
GAO to conduct a review of TSA's implementation of the 
``Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act'' (P.L. 
114-293), as well as TSA's effectiveness in ensuring protocol 
clarity and consistency relating to the screening of formula, 
breast milk, purified deionized water for infants, and juice. 
Lastly, the bill requires GAO to issue recommendations for 
improving TSA's overall screening practices for such items.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3246

    H.R. 3246 was introduced in the House on June 13, 2019 by 
Mr. Taylor and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On June 25, 2019, H.R. 3246 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Subcommittee on Transportation and 
Maritime Security was discharged, and the Committee considered 
H.R. 3246 and ordered it to be reported favorably to the House 
by unanimous consent.
    On August 27, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3246 (H. 
Rpt. 116-187).
    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 3246 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3246 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.

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          Emerging Transportation Security Threats Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3318

To require the Transportation Security Administration to 
establish a task force to conduct an analysis of emerging and 
potential future threats to transportation security, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Emerging Transportation Security Threats Act of 
2019'' (H.R. 3318) seeks to require the Transportation Security 
Administration to establish a task force to analyze emerging 
and potential future threats to transportation security.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3318

    H.R. 3318 was introduced in the House on June 18, 2019 by 
Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On June 27, 2019, H.R. 3318 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Subcommittee on Transportation and 
Maritime Security was discharged, and the Committee considered 
H.R. 3318 and ordered it to be reported favorably to the House 
by unanimous consent.
    On August 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3318 (H. 
Rpt. 116-195).
    On December 9, 2019, H.R. 3318 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On December 10, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3318 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.

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                   DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3413

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for 
certain acquisition authorities for the Under Secretary of 
Management of the Department of Homeland Security, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The ``DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019'' (H.R. 3413) will 
provide certain acquisition authorities for the Under Secretary 
of Management (USM) of the Department of Homeland Security. 
Specifically, H.R. 3413 designates the USM as the Department's 
Chief Acquisition Officer responsible for approving, pausing, 
modifying, or canceling major acquisition programs, as needed. 
The bill authorizes the USM to lead the Department's 
acquisition oversight body, the Acquisition Review Board, which 
oversees major acquisition programs, as well as establish 
acquisition policies to which all Department components shall 
comply.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3413

    H.R. 3413 was introduced in the House on June 21, 2019 by 
Mr. Crenshaw and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On July 2, 2019, H.R. 3413 was referred to the Subcommittee 
on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
    On July 17, 2019, the Subcommittee on Oversight, 
Management, and Accountability was discharged and the Committee 
considered H.R. 3413 and ordered it to be reported favorably to 
the House, as amended, by unanimous consent.
    On August 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3413 (H. 
Rpt. 116-190).
    On February 10, 2020, H.R. 3413 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by a 2/3 recorded vote 
of 380 yeas to 4 nays (Roll No. 56).
    On February 11, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3413 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 1252

    H.R. 1252 was introduced in the House on February 28, 2017 
by Mr. Higgins of Louisiana and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security.
    On March 8, 2017, the Committee considered H.R. 1252 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House, as amended, 
by voice vote.
    On March 10, 2017, the Chair of the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security, agreeing that, in order to 
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology would not seek a sequential 
referral of H.R. 1252. On that same date, the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security responded acknowledging the 
agreement to not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 1252 and 
the support for a request for Conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be called.
    On March 20, 2017, the Committee reported H.R. 1252 (H. 
Rpt. 115-47).
    On March 20, 2017, H.R. 1252 was considered in the House 
and passed, as amended, by a 2/3 recorded vote of 407 yeas to 1 
nay (Roll No. 175).
    On March 21, 2017, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 1252 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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       Covert Testing and Risk Mitigation Improvement Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3469

To direct the Transportation Security Administration to carry 
out covert testing and risk mitigation improvement of aviation 
security operations, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Covert Testing and Risk Mitigation Improvement Act of 
2019'' (H.R. 3469) establishes standards for the covert testing 
process that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 
uses to evaluate its aviation security operations. The bill 
also requires the Administrator of the TSA to develop a system 
to address and mitigate vulnerabilities identified through 
covert testing.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3469

    H.R. 3469 was introduced in the House on June 25, 2019 by 
Mr. Cummings and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On July 18, 2019, H.R. 3469 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
    On October 23, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3469 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On November 19, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3469 (H. 
Rpt. 116-298).
    On December 9, 2019, H.R. 3469 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On December 10, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3469 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.

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           U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act


                               H.R. 3525

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the 
Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish 
uniform processes for medical screening of individuals 
interdicted between ports of entry, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards Act'' 
(H.R. 3525) seeks to improve medical screenings performed by 
U.S. Border Patrol for migrants encountered along the southwest 
border. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) to establish an electronic health records system to 
maintain information on all individuals in custody of DHS 
components operating along the borders of the United States.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3525

    H.R. 3525 was introduced in the House on June 27, 2019 by 
Ms. Underwood and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3525 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House, as amended, 
by voice vote.
    On September 18, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3525 (H. 
Rpt. 116-211).
    On September 24, 2019, the Committee on Rules met to 
consider H.R. 3525 and approved H. Res. 577, which provided for 
consideration of H.R. 3525.
    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 3525 was considered in the 
House under the prevision of H. Res. 577. A motion to recommit 
with instructions to the Committee on Homeland Security, 
offered by Mr. Green of Tennessee, failed by a recorded vote of 
202 yeas to 213 nays (Roll No. 551). H.R. 3525 passed the House 
by a recorded vote of 230 yeas to 184 nays (Roll No. 552).
    On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3525 to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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                     Counter Terrorist Network Act


                               H.R. 3526

To authorize certain counter terrorist networks activities of 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Counter Terrorist Network Act'' (H.R. 3526) will 
authorize certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 
efforts to prevent terrorists and other nefarious actors from 
exploiting legitimate avenues of traveling to and entering the 
United States by deploying analysts from CBP's National 
Targeting Center to participate in overseas global information 
sharing partnership operations.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3526

    H.R. 3526 was introduced in the House on June 27, 2019 by 
Ms. Underwood and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3526 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On August 27, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3526 (H. 
Rpt. 116-189).
    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 3526 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3526 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

115th Congress
H.R. 4578

    H.R. 4578 was introduced in the House on December 6, 2017 
by Mr. Vela and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On December 13, 2017, the Committee considered H.R. 4578 
and ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by voice 
vote.
    On January 9, 2018, the Committee reported H.R. 4578 (H. 
Rpt. 115-492).
    On January 9, 2018, H.R. 4578 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and on January 11, 2018, it was 
passed, as amended, by a 2/3 recorded vote of 410 yeas to 2 
nays (Roll No. 17).

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   Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency 
                         Readiness Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3669

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a 
collective response to a terrorism exercise that includes the 
management of cascading effects on critical infrastructure 
during times of extreme cold weather, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and 
Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019'' or WINTER Act (H.R. 
3669) would direct the Department of Homeland Security to 
develop and conduct a terrorism training exercise that 
addresses the effects of a successful terrorist attack on 
critical infrastructure during an extreme cold weather event. 
The exercise will involve a terrorist attack, an extreme cold 
weather event, the effects on critical infrastructure, and how 
the effects of a successful attack against critical 
infrastructure could be mitigated by emergency managers, state 
officials, and community stakeholders.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3669

    H.R. 3669 was introduced in the House on July 10, 2019 by 
Ms. Slotkin and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee considered H.R 3669 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On November 22, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3669 (H. 
Rept. 116-308).
    On December 9, 2019, H.R. 3669 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On December 10, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3669 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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                   Short-Term Detention Standards Act


                               H.R. 3670

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure access to 
appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water for individuals 
apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Short-Term Detention Standards Act'' (H.R. 3670) 
amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the 
Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to 
establish standards to provide necessities to apprehended 
individuals to include access to bathroom and shower 
facilities, appropriate nutrition, hygiene, personal grooming 
items, and sanitation needs.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3670

    H.R. 3670 was introduced in the House on July 10, 2019 by 
Ms. Slotkin and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3670 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House, as amended, 
by voice vote.
    On July 25, 2019, H.R. 3670 was considered in the House 
under suspension of the Rules and passed, as amended, by voice 
vote.
    On July 29, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3670 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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      Trusted Traveler Reconsideration and Restoration Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3675

To require a review of Department of Homeland Security trusted 
traveler programs, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Trusted Traveler Reconsideration and Restoration Act 
of 2019'' (H.R. 3675) would require the Comptroller General to 
review the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) trusted 
traveler programs to evaluate the process for review and 
redress when someone is denied enrollment in a program due to 
incorrect information.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3675

    H.R. 3675 was introduced in the House on July 10, 2019 by 
Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3675 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On August 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3675 (H. 
Rpt. 116-191).
    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 3675 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3675 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On March 11, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 3675 and ordered it to be 
reported favorably to the Senate, without amendment.
    On June 25, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 3675 (S. Rpt. 116-237).

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                             TRANSLATE Act


                               H.R. 3691

To require the TSA to develop a plan to ensure that TSA 
material disseminated in major airports can be better 
understood by more people accessing such airports, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Reaching 
Across Nationalities, Societies, and Languages to Advance 
Traveler Education Act'' or ``TRANSLATE Act'' (H.R. 3691) 
requires the TSA to identify the languages that are primary to 
individuals that work at and travel through each major airport 
in the United States and to develop a plan to disseminate 
materials in major airports to improve communications with 
those populations.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3691

    H.R. 3691 was introduced in the House on July 10, 2019 by 
Ms. Titus and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3691 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On September 11, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3691 (H. 
Rpt. 116-201).
    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 3691 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3691 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.

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                    Helping Families Fly Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3694

To require the Transportation Security Administration to 
implement training for frontline Administration personnel 
regarding the screening of pregnant women and families with 
young children at passenger screening checkpoints, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Helping Families Fly Act of 2019'' (H.R. 3694) seeks 
to require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to 
implement training for frontline personnel regarding the 
screening of pregnant women and families with young children at 
passenger screening checkpoints.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3694

    H.R. 3694 was introduced in the House on July 11, 2019 by 
Mrs. Lesko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3694 and 
ordered it to be reported favorably to the House by unanimous 
consent.
    On August 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3694 (H. 
Rept. 116-192).
    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 3694 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed by voice vote.
    On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3694 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation.

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              Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act


                               H.R. 3710

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for the 
remediation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    The ``Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act'' (H.R. 
3710) seeks to improve how the Department of Homeland 
Security's (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
Agency (CISA) helps Federal and non-Federal entities manage 
known cybersecurity risks. The bill would authorize the CISA 
Director to identify, develop, and disseminate actionable 
protocols to mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities--including 
for software or hardware that is no longer supported by the 
vendor. Additionally, the bill would authorize the DHS Under 
Secretary for Science and Technology to establish an incentive-
based program that allows industry, individuals, academia, and 
others to compete in providing remediation solutions for 
cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3710

    H.R. 3710 was introduced in the House on July 11, 2019 by 
Ms. Jackson Lee and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3710 and 
ordered the measure to be reported favorably to the House by 
unanimous consent.
    On August 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3710 (H. 
Rpt. 116-193).
    On September 26, 2019, H.R. 3710 was considered in the 
House under suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by 
voice vote.
    On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3710 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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       Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 2019


                               H.R. 3722

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize a Joint 
Task Force to enhance integration of the Department of Homeland 
Security's border security operations to detect, interdict, 
disrupt, and prevent narcotics, such as fentanyl and other 
synthetic opioids, from entering the United States, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking Act of 
2019'' (H.R. 3722) provides the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) with authorization to establish a Joint Task Force (JTF) 
to enhance the integration of DHS's border security operations 
to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics, such as 
fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, from entering the United 
States.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 3722

    H.R. 3722 was introduced on July 11, 2019 by Mr. Langevin 
and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On July 17, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 3722 and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On August 30, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 3722 ((H. 
Rpt. 116-194).
    On September 26, 2019, the House considered H.R. 3722 under 
suspension of the Rules.
    On September 27, 2019, the House passed H.R. 3722 by a 2/3 
recorded vote of 403 yeas and 1 nays (Roll No. 554).
    On October 15, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 3526 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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                   Inland Waters Security Review Act


                               H.R. 4402

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct an 
inland waters threat analysis, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Inland Waters Security Review Act'' (H.R. 4402) 
requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit to 
Congress an analysis of current and potential terrorism and 
criminal threats with respect to inland waters. In doing so, 
DHS must take into account technology, personnel, law 
enforcement cooperation, public-private partnerships, and 
challenges posed by geography.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 4402

    H.R. 4402 was introduced on September 19, 2019 by Mrs. 
Lesko and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security.
    On October 2, 2019, H.R. 4402 was referred to the 
Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
    On October 23, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 4402 and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On November 19, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 4402 as 
H. Rept. 116-299.
    On December 9, 2019, the House considered H.R. 4402 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On December 10, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 4402 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and Emerging Threats 
                                  Act


                               H.R. 4432

To require the Department of Homeland Security to prepare a 
terrorism threat assessment relating to unmanned aircraft 
systems, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Drones and 
Emerging Threats Act'' (H.R. 4432) requires the Under Secretary 
for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) to partner with other Federal agencies, State 
and local governments, and private sector entities to obtain 
terrorism threat information relating to unmanned aircraft 
systems and other emerging technologies. Additionally, the bill 
requires DHS to develop a threat assessment of the amassed 
information and create a secure information sharing platform 
where the agency can collect and analyze data from its partners 
and critical infrastructure owners and operators.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 4432

    H.R. 4432 was introduced in the House on September 20, 2019 
by Mr. Richmond and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On September 25, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 4432 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation as amended by unanimous consent.
    On November 22, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 4432 (H. 
Rpt. 116-309).
    On February 10, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4432 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On February 11, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 4432 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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   Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil 
                      Liberties Authorization Act


                               H.R. 4713

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain 
improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties 
of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil 
Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act'' (H.R. 4713) 
seeks to strengthen the role of the Office for Civil Rights and 
Civil Liberties (CRCL) within the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS or Department) to ensure the protection of 
individual rights for those affected by DHS programs and 
activities. This bill authorizes CRCL to integrate civil rights 
and civil liberties into all Department programs and activities 
by reviewing Departmental policies, procedures, and activities; 
reviewing, assessing, and investigating complaints and 
information indicating possible abuses of civil rights and 
civil liberties; conducting civil rights and civil liberties 
impact assessments; and providing recommendations and other 
technical assistance within DHS, among other functions.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 4713

    H.R. 4713 was introduced in the House on October 17, 2019 
by Mr. Green of Texas and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On October 23, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 4713 and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House with a 
favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On November 19, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 4713 (H. 
Rpt. 116-300).
    On December 9, 2019, the House considered H.R. 4713 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On December 10, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 4713 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On March 11, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 4713 and ordered the 
measure to be reported favorably to the Senate with an 
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
    On October 19, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 4713 (S. Rpt. 116-280).

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   Department of Homeland Security Mentor Protege Program Act of 2019


                               H.R. 4727

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a 
mentor-protege program, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protege 
Program Act of 2019'' (H.R. 4727) seeks to encourage large 
business prime contractors to mentor small businesses to help 
position them to effectively compete for future federal 
government contracts. Mentor firms are encouraged to offer 
technical, managerial, and financial assistance to protege 
firms through incentives, such as additional credit when being 
evaluated for future DHS contracts. To ensure that Congress 
monitors the effectiveness of the program, the bill requires 
DHS to report annually to Congress on program participation, 
including the benefits provided to small business participants.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 4727

    H.R. 4727 was introduced in the House on October 17, 2019, 
by Mr. McEachin and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On October 23, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 4727 and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House, as amended, 
with a favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On November 22, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 4727 to 
the House (H. Rpt. 116-310).
    On December 9, 2019, the House considered H.R. 4727 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On December 10, 2019, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 4727 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.
    On July 22, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs considered H.R. 4727 and ordered the 
measure to be reported favorably to the House, as amended.
    On November 9, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs reported H.R. 4727 (S. Rpt. 116-287).

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      Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act


                               H.R. 4737

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Under 
Secretary for Science and Technology of the Department of 
Homeland Security to research and evaluate existing Federal 
research regarding approaches to mitigate climate change on 
homeland security to identify areas for further research within 
the Department, research and develop approaches to mitigate the 
consequences of climate change on homeland security, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Department of Homeland Security Climate Change 
Research Act'' (H.R. 4737) would direct the Department of 
Homeland Security (the Department or DHS)'s Science and 
Technology Directorate to assess current Federal research 
regarding the connection between climate change and homeland 
security to identify research gaps and, to the extent 
practical, conduct additional research to fill identified gaps. 
In addition to focusing on how climate change can result in 
competition for resources, economic distress, and social 
discontent, the research shall consider the degree to which 
climate change is reflected in terrorism preparedness, and 
whether Federal spending mechanisms are adequately structured 
to respond to disasters that are aggravated by climate change.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 4737

    H.R. 4737 was introduced in the House on October 18, 2019 
by Ms. Clarke of New York and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology.
    On October 23, 2019, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 4737 and ordered it to be reported to the 
House, as amended, with a favorable recommendation by unanimous 
consent.
    On January 10, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security 
reported H.R. 4737 to the House (H. Rpt. 116-375).
    On January 8, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on Science, 
Space, and Technology sent a letter to the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security agreeing that, in order to 
expedite consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on 
Science, Space, and Technology would not seek a sequential 
referral of H.R. 4737. On that same date, the Chair of the 
Committee on Homeland Security responded acknowledging the 
jurisdictional interests of the Committee on Science, Space, 
and Technology and the agreement to not seek a sequential 
referral of H.R. 4737. The letter further agreed to support the 
request for conferees should a House-Senate Conference be 
called.
    On February 10, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4737 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On February 11, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 4737 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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                 Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act


                               H.R. 4753

To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from operating 
or procuring foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, and for 
other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act'' (H.R. 4753) 
would prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from 
operating, providing financial assistance for, or entering or 
renewing a contract for the procurement of certain unmanned 
aircraft systems (UAS). Specifically, the prohibition applies 
to UAS manufactured in or consisting of parts made in foreign 
countries that the Department of Defense defines as ``strategic 
competitors'' in its 2018 National Defense Strategy.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 4753

    H.R. 4753 was introduced in the House on October 18, 2019 
by Mr. Crenshaw and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On October 23, 2019, the Committee considered H.R. 4753 and 
ordered the measure to be reported to the House, as amended, 
with a favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On November 19, 2019, the Committee reported H.R. 4753 to 
the House (H. Rpt. 116-301).
    On February 10, 2020, the House considered H.R. 4753 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure by voice vote.
    On February 11, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 4753 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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          Transnational White Supremacist Extremism Review Act


                               H.R. 5736

To direct the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of 
the Department of Homeland Security to develop and disseminate 
a threat assessment regarding threats to the United States 
associated with foreign violent white supremacist extremist 
organizations, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``Transnational White Supremacist Extremism Review 
Act'' (H.R. 5736) requires the Under Secretary for Intelligence 
and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct 
a terrorism threat assessment regarding threats to the United 
States associated with foreign violent white supremacist 
extremist organizations.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 5736

    H.R. 5736 was introduced in the House on January 30, 2020 
by Mr. Rose of New York and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security and was further referred to the Subcommittee 
on Intelligence and Counterterrorism.
    On February 12, 2020, the Committee considered H.R. 5736 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, as 
amended, with a favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On September 30, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5736 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On October 1, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 5736 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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                   DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act


                               H.R. 5804

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Blue 
Campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    The ``DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act'' (H.R. 5804) seeks 
to enhance human trafficking prevention training opportunities 
and the development of such trainings and materials. The 
legislation requires the Director of the Blue Campaign--the 
Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) coordinated effort to 
address human trafficking--to develop and provide online 
training videos to individuals, including law enforcement 
officers. It also establishes an Advisory Board composed of DHS 
components and offices to be consulted by the Director on the 
development of training and materials, and awareness campaigns 
to prevent human trafficking.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 5804

    H.R. 5804 was introduced in the House on February 7, 2020 
by Mr. Crenshaw and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary.
    On February 12, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security 
considered H.R. 5804 and ordered the measure to be reported to 
the House, as amended, with a favorable recommendation by 
unanimous consent.
    On September 11, 2020, the Committee on Homeland Security 
reported H.R. 5804 to the House as (H. Rpt. 116-498, Part I) 
and the Committee on the Judiciary was discharged.
    On September 4, 2020, the Chair of the Committee on the 
Judiciary sent a letter to the Chair of the Committee on 
Homeland Security, agreeing that, in order to expedite 
consideration on the House Floor, the Committee on the 
Judiciary would not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 5804. On 
that same date, the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security 
responded acknowledging the jurisdictional interests of the 
Committee on the Judiciary and the agreement to not seek a 
sequential referral of H.R. 5804. The letter further agreed to 
support the request for conferees should a House-Senate 
Conference be called.
    On September 30, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5804 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On October 1, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 5804 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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            TSA Personnel Workplace Improvement Act of 2020


                               H.R. 5811

To require the Transportation Security Administration to 
provide nursing facilities and paid parental leave for 
Administration personnel, and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``TSA Personnel Workplace Improvement Act of 2020'' 
(H.R. 5811) would require the Transportation Security 
Administration (TSA) to ensure personnel have adequate access 
to facilities designated for use by nursing mothers in the 
workplace. The bill requires that such facilities be assessed 
for cleanliness, safety, and accessibility, provided free of 
charge, private and free from intrusion, and available for 
personnel to use with a reasonable break time. Additionally, 
the bill requires TSA to coordinate with the National 
Institutes for Health and the labor organization representing 
screening personnel in carrying out such requirements. This 
bill also provides all TSA employees at least 12 weeks of paid 
parental leave.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 5811

    H.R. 5811 was introduced in the House on February 6, 2020 
by Mr. Katko and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On February 12, 2020, the Committee considered H.R. 5811 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, as 
amended, with a favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On September 30, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5811 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On October 1, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 5811 to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Technology.

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     Homeland Security Acquisition Professional Career Program Act


                               H.R. 5822

To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an 
acquisition professional career program, and for other 
purposes.

Summary

    The ``Homeland Security Acquisition Professional Career 
Program Act'' (H.R. 5822) authorizes a Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) program for developing a cadre of acquisition 
professionals within DHS. The bill outlines the requirements 
for the program, which includes acquisition training, on-the-
job experience, Department-wide rotations, mentoring, 
shadowing, and other career development opportunities for 
participants. The bill also requires the DHS Secretary to 
report annually to Congress through fiscal year 2026 on various 
aspects of the program, including the DHS components and 
offices that participated, attrition and retention rates, and 
DHS' recruitment efforts for the program.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 5822

    H.R. 5822 was introduced in the House on February 6, 2020 
by Ms. Titus and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On February 12, 2020, the Committee considered H.R. 5822 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, as 
amended, with a favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On August 14, 2020, the Committee reported H.R. 5822 to the 
House (H. Rpt. 116-475).
    On September 30, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5822 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On October 1, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 5822 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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             State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act


                               H.R. 5823

To establish a program to make grants to States to address 
cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to information 
systems of State, local, Tribal, or territorial governments, 
and for other purposes.

Summary

    The ``State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act'' (H.R. 
5823) seeks to foster a stronger partnership between the 
Federal government and State and local governments to defend 
their State and local networks against the cyberattacks from 
sophisticated foreign adversaries or cyber criminals. It would 
authorize a new $400 million Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) grant program to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities on 
State and local government networks. The bill also requires the 
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to 
develop a strategy to improve the cybersecurity of State, 
local, Tribal, and territorial governments, set baseline 
objectives for State and local cybersecurity efforts, and, 
among other things, identify Federal resources that could be 
made available to State and local governments for cybersecurity 
purposes. CISA would also be required to assess the feasibility 
of implementing a short-term rotational program for the detail 
of approved State, local, Tribal, and territorial government 
employees in cyber workforce positions at CISA. Lastly, the 
bill establishes a State and Local Cybersecurity Resiliency 
Committee comprised of representatives from State, local, 
Tribal, and territorial governments to advise and provide 
situational awareness to CISA regarding the cybersecurity needs 
of such governments.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 5823

    H.R. 5823 was introduced in the House on February 10, 2020 
by Mr. Richmond and referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security.
    On February 12, 2020, the Committee considered H.R. 5823 
and ordered the measure to be reported to the House, as 
amended, with a favorable recommendation by unanimous consent.
    On August 18, 2020, the Committee reported H.R. 5823 to the 
House (H. Rpt. 116-478).
    On September 30, 2020, the House considered H.R. 5823 under 
suspension of the Rules and passed the measure, as amended, by 
voice vote.
    On October 1, 2020, the Senate received, read twice, and 
referred H.R. 5823 to the Committee on Homeland Security and 
Governmental Affairs.

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To Extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the 
                    Department of Homeland Security


                               H.R. 6160

To extend the chemical facility anti-terrorism standards 
program of the Department of Homeland Security.

Summary

    This measure extended the authorization for the Department 
of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism 
Standards Program (CFATS) for a year and a half.

Legislative History

116th Congress
H.R. 6160

    H.R. 6160 was introduced in the House on March 9, 2020 by 
Mr. Thompson of Mississippi and referred to the Committee on 
Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce.
    On March 14, 2020, Mr. Thompson asked unanimous consent 
that H.R. 6160 be to discharged from committee and considered 
in the House.
    On March 14, 2020, H.R. 6160 was considered in the House by 
unanimous consent and passed without objection.
    On March 16, 2020, H.R. 6160 was received in the Senate.

               Oversight Activities of the Full Committee

 Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, 
             Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama                 Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Michael T. McCaul, Texas             VACANT
John Katko, New York                 Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
Mark Walker, North Carolina          Kathleen M. Rice, New York
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              J. Luis Correa, California
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Mark Green, Tennessee                Max Rose, New York
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Al Green, Texas
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Mike Garcia, California              Dina Titus, Nevada
                                     Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
                                     Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
                                     Val Butler Demings, Florida
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    During the 116th Congress, the Committee on Homeland 
Security held 26 Full Committee hearings, receiving testimony 
from 79 witnesses.
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                Organizational Meeting of the Committee

    The Committee on Homeland Security met on January 30, 2019, 
for an organizational meeting for the 116th Congress under the 
direction of Chairman Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi.
    The Full Committee met pursuant to notice and adopted the 
Committee Rules and Committee Resolution No. 1, relating to 
staff hiring, by unanimous consent.
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                               BIOMETRICS

    On July 10, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``About Face: Examining the Department of Homeland Security's 
Use of Facial Recognition and Other Biometric Technologies.'' 
Testimony was received from Mr. John Wagner, Deputy Executive 
Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Austin Gould, Assistant Administrator for 
Requirements and Capabilities Analysis, Transportation Security 
Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Mr. 
Joseph R. Di Pietro, Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Secret 
Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. Charles 
H. Romine, Ph.D., Director of Information Technology 
Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 
U.S. Department of Commerce.
    The Committee held ``About Face: Examining the Department 
of Homeland Security's Use of Facial Recognition and Other 
Biometric Technologies, Part II,'' on February 6, 2020. The 
Committee received testimony from Mr. John Wagner, Deputy 
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Peter Mina, Deputy Officer for Programs and 
Compliance, Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. Charles H. Romine, 
Ph.D., Director of Information Technology Laboratory, National 
Institute of Standards and Technology, U.S. Department of 
Commerce.

                        BLACK IDENTITY EXTREMISM

    On August 3, 2017, the FBI published an assessment 
outlining the threat from so-called ``Black Identity 
Extremists,'' raising concerns among the civil rights community 
that the FBI was seeking to surveil and target African American 
activists under a new umbrella term. On December 17, 2019, 
Chairman Thompson and Subcommittee Chairman Cedric Richmond 
sent a letter to FBI Director Wray requesting the production of 
intelligence assessments regarding the FBI's Black Identity 
Extremism (BIE) classification by January 31, 2020, in addition 
to a briefing on the topic at the beginning of the coming year. 
The letter followed up on questioning by Chairman Richmond at 
an October 30, 2019 hearing Full Committee hearing entitled 
``Global Terrorism: Threats to the Homeland, Part II.''
    On May 29, 2020, five months after the due date to produce 
documents and six months after the requested briefing, the FBI 
responded to the December 17 letter stating that the FBI no 
longer uses the BIE terminology and failed to comment on the 
document request production or promised briefing. On June 10, 
2020, the Committee wrote to Assistant Director for 
Congressional Affairs, Jill Tyson, requesting a videoconference 
on the FBI's delay for documents pertaining to the BIE 
classification. On June 24, 2020, the FBI responded to the June 
10, 2020 letter confirmed that they would offer staff an in-
camera review of the 2017 BIE Intelligence Assessment, and 
FY18, FY19, and FY20 Consolidated Strategy Guides. On July 9, 
2020, FBI personnel provided documents related to BIE in an in 
camera review of documents requested by Chairman Thompson and 
Rep. Richmond in a December 17, 2019 letter addressed to 
Director Wray.

                            BORDER SECURITY

    On January 4, 2019, Chairman Thompson wrote to Secretary 
Kirstjen Nielsen requesting the Department provide relevant 
documentation and records on the construction of a border wall 
system, metering individuals presenting themselves at land 
ports of entry, interdiction of families between ports of 
entry, and care and treatment of children in CBP custody.
    From February 21, 2019, through February 23, 2019, Chairman 
Thompson led Members on a visit to El Paso, Texas, and southern 
New Mexico to examine CBP processing operations, ports of 
entry, and border security technology. Members also met with 
local immigrant advocacy groups and borderland stakeholders.
    On March 6, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled, 
``The Way Forward on Border Security.'' The Committee received 
testimony from the Honorable Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary, U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security. The Committee examined DHS's 
border security policy, programs, and activities. Members 
questioned the Secretary about the President's border emergency 
declaration, construction of barriers along the southern 
border, separation of families at the border, and the December 
2018 deaths of children in the Department's custody.
    On July 3, 2019, Chairman Thompson wrote to Mr. McAleenan 
to express concern about the inadequacy of the documents 
provided in response to the Committee's January 4, 2019 letter. 
On September 3, 2019, the Committee received additional 
documents from the Department, but significant omissions 
remained. These omissions included but were not limited to 
correspondence and other communications between leadership, 
staff members, and other personnel at the White House, DHS, and 
CBP related to ongoing and planned construction for a border 
wall system from January 1, 2017 to January 4, 2019; metering 
of individuals at land ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico 
border from November 1, 2016 to January 4, 2019; and the deaths 
of two migrant children from November 1, 2018 to January 4, 
2019.
    On October 18, 2019, Chairman Thompson again wrote to Mr. 
McAleenan to notify the Department that if it failed to provide 
the Committee all remaining documents requested by October 25, 
2019, the Committee would exercise its authority to compel 
production. The Committee met on November 20, 2019, to the 
authorize the issuance of a subpoena for the requested 
documents. DHS has not produced all of the documents demanded 
by the subpoena, and the documents that have been produced have 
had extensive and improper redactions.
    On December 12, 2019, Chairman Thompson wrote to Glenn A. 
Fine, the Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Department 
of Defense, requesting a review of a $400 million contract the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded to Fisher Sand and 
Gravel Co. on December 2, 2019, to design and build border 
infrastructure in Yuma County, Arizona. Prior to this award, 
President Trump had personally repeatedly urged USACE to award 
construction contracts to Fisher Sand and Gravel Co., raising 
concern about inappropriate influence on the contracting 
decision. DOD agreed to investigate this award.

                                 BUDGET

    On May 22, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled ``A 
Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request for the 
Department of Homeland Security.'' The Committee received 
testimony from the Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, U.S. Department of 
Homeland Security.
    On March 3, 2020, the Committee held a hearing entitled ``A 
Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request for the 
Department of Homeland Security.'' The Committee received 
testimony from the Hon. Chad Wolf of the Department of Homeland 
Security.

                        CHILDREN IN CBP CUSTODY

    In December 2018, two children died in separate incidents 
while in the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol, which were the 
first deaths of children in Border Patrol custody in more than 
a decade. On January 4, 2019, the Committee requested documents 
related to these deaths, among other issues. After DHS failed 
to produce the requested documents, Chairman Thompson issued a 
subpoena with the Committee's authorization on November 20, 
2019, for records regarding CBP's treatment of children and 
families at the border. DHS has not yet produced all of the 
documents demanded by the subpoena and the documents that have 
been produced have had extensive and improper redactions.
    The DHS OIG conducted reviews of the deaths of the two 
children in December 2018 and issued brief public summaries of 
its reviews a year later. The Committee identified significant 
deficiencies with both reviews. In an effort to understand more 
about the circumstances surrounding the children's deaths, the 
Committee asked a pediatrician and a pathologist to examine 
these children's deaths.
    Following the deaths of the two children in 2018, CBP 
issued an interim directive in January 2019 establishing new 
medical screening and assessment procedures for children taken 
into custody. The Committee and Subcommittee on Border 
Security, Facilitation, and Operations held hearings during 
which Members asked DHS officials about implementation of this 
directive. CBP issued a final directive regarding enhanced 
medical screening procedures in December 2019. At the 
Committee's request, GAO reviewed CBP's compliance with its new 
procedures.
    In July 2019, at the Administration's request, Congress 
authorized an emergency appropriation to provide additional 
funding for the care of individuals apprehended by CBP at the 
Southwest Border. Funding was authorized under several line 
items, including ``consumables and medical care'' and 
``establishing and operating migrant care and processing 
facilities.'' In a decision released on June 11, 2020, GAO 
found ``that CBP violated the purpose statute when it obligated 
the line item appropriations in the 2019 Emergency Supplemental 
for goods and services that were not within the purpose 
availability of such line items.''
    On July 15, 2020, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Children in CBP Custody: Examining Deaths, Medical Care 
Procedures, and Improper Spending.'' Testimony was heard from 
Fiona S. Danaher, MD, MPH, Pediatrician, Chelsea Pediatrics, 
Child Protection Team, Massachusetts General Hospital, 
Instructor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School; Roger A. 
Mitchell, Jr., MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Office of the Chief 
Medical Examiner, Washington, D.C., Clinical Professor of 
Pathology at The George Washington University, Associate 
Professor of Surgery at Howard University; the Honorable Joseph 
V. Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security; and Ms. Rebecca Gambler, Director, Homeland Security 
and Justice Team, U.S. Government Accountability Office.
    The Committee examined the circumstances surrounding the 
deaths of two migrant children while in custody; the conditions 
of detention facilities in which migrant children were held in 
2019; CBP's implementation of its revised medical screening 
procedures; and CBP's improper expenditure of emergency funding 
appropriated by Congress for the care of migrants taken into 
custody.

                           COVID-19 PANDEMIC

    On December 31, 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) 
identified a media report from the Wuhan Municipal Health 
Commission in China regarding dozens of patients in Wuhan, 
China, receiving treatment for a ``viral pneumonia'' from an 
unknown source. The virus, later referred to as ``severe acute 
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2'' (SARS-CoV-2), causes 
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Since the initial cases, 
the virus has spread across the globe, including to the United 
States, and been designated a pandemic by the WHO.
    From January 2020 to the present, President Trump and 
Administration officials have frequently used dismissive 
rhetoric about the growing threat of COVID-19. Minimizing WHO's 
COVID-19 global health emergency declaration on January 30, 
2020, and dismissing multiple warnings, the President did not 
declare a national emergency concerning COVID-19 until March 
13, 2020, and failed to issue social distancing guidelines 
until March 16, 2020, close to eight weeks after the first 
reported U.S. COVID-19 cases.
    Since late January 2020, the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency (FEMA) has been coordinating with the Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS) in responding to the COVID-19 
pandemic. FEMA supported HHS with crisis action planning, 
situational awareness reporting, interagency coordination, 
course of action development, and logistics supply chain 
analysis through the Crisis Action Task Force located at the 
HHS Secretary's Operation Center.
    On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared the ongoing 
COVID-19 pandemic to be of sufficient severity and magnitude to 
warrant an emergency declaration for all states, tribes, 
territories, and the District of Columbia pursuant to section 
501(b) of the Stafford Act. All 50 states and all territories 
are now under a major disaster declaration for the first time 
in U.S. history.
    On March 19, 2020, Vice President Mike Pence announced that 
FEMA was responsible for coordinating the Federal outbreak 
response activities. FEMA would coordinate the overall response 
as lead Federal agency, and HHS would continue to lead the 
medical and public health response to the outbreak. FEMA's 
National Response Coordination Center became the new hub of the 
Federal response effort under the Unified Coordination Group, 
which was co-chaired by FEMA Administrator Peter T. Gaynor and 
HHS's Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Dr. 
Robert Kadlec. Seven task forces were assembled to address key 
response priorities, including the Supply Chain Stabilization 
Task Force, which was focused on stabilizing the supply chain 
for PPE and medical equipment. While states generally welcomed 
the transition in leadership from HHS to FEMA, issues like PPE 
and testing supply shortages, changing guidance, and the 
involvement of outside volunteers in PPE acquisition required 
Congressional oversight.
    Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, front line responders 
have faced a dire shortage of critical supplies, such as N95 
respirators, testing supplies, protective gowns, gloves, and 
other types of PPE. Months after the first cases of COVID-19 
were reported in the U.S., the demand for PPE and other 
critical supplies continued to outpace supply. Through the 
Federal response, PPE and other medical equipment were 
distributed to states using the Strategic National Stockpile, 
Project Airbridge, and new Federal purchases. However, the 
absence of a comprehensive national procurement strategy for 
PPE and other medical equipment led to confusion and 
competition between Federal agencies, states, and other 
entities trying to respond to the coronavirus. Additionally, 
the Federal government failed to properly vet vendors on 
multiple occasions, which led to cancelled orders or receipt of 
defective goods, and it did not aggressively use the Defense 
Production Act to help address shortages.
    Since the onset of the pandemic, the Committee on Homeland 
Security has conducted vigorous oversight of the Federal 
response, focusing on the Department of Homeland Security's 
(DHS) actions and the effects of COVID-19 on the Department and 
its workforce. The following is a timeline of selected Full 
Committee hearings, briefings, letters, and other activities 
during the 116th Congress.
    On January 28, 2020, Chairman Bennie G. Thompson and the 
other Majority Members of the Committee sent a letter to the 
Honorable Chad Wolf of DHS requesting information on the 
Department's efforts in addressing the health and homeland 
security implications of the coronavirus outbreak.
    On February 5, 2020, the Committee held a Member briefing 
on DHS's response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including any 
actions the Department took to support national outbreak 
response efforts, an assessment of such actions, and necessary 
oversight. The Committee was briefed by Gary Rasicot, Assistant 
Secretary, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office 
(CWMD); Alex Zemek, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of 
Strategy, Policy, and Plans; Bill Ferrara, Executive Assistant 
Commissioner for Operations Support, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP); Stacey Fitzmaurice, Executive Assistant 
Administrator for Operations Support, Transportation Security 
Administration (TSA); Damon Penn, Assistant Administrator of 
Response, and Josh Dozor, Deputy Administrator of Response, 
FEMA; and Captain Kailie Benson, Chief, Office of Emergency 
Management & Disaster Response, U.S. Coast Guard.
    On March 4, 2020, the Committee held a hearing entitled, 
``Confronting the Coronavirus: Perspectives on the Response to 
a Pandemic Threat,'' to learn about the outbreak of COVID-19 
and assess the efficacy of the Federal government's response. 
The Committee received testimony from Tom Inglesby, MD, 
Director, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security; Ngozi O. 
Ezike, MD, Director, Illinois Department of Public Health; and 
Julie Gerberding, MD, Executive Vice President & Chief Patient 
Officer, Strategic Communications, Global Public Policy and 
Population Health, and former director for the Centers for 
Disease Control (CDC).
    On March 11, 2020, the Committee held a hearing entitled, 
``Confronting the Coronavirus: The Federal Response,'' to 
conduct oversight of DHS's role in responding to the ongoing 
COVID-19 pandemic. The Committee received testimony from 
Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, DHS, and Stephen C. Redd, MD (RADM, 
USPHS), Deputy Director for Public Health Service and 
Implementation Science, CDC.
    On March 19, 2020, Chairman Thompson and Committee Majority 
Members wrote President Trump requesting the Federal government 
not only prioritize resources towards responding to the 
national health emergency, but also immediately take additional 
specific steps to thwart the spread of the virus.
    On March 19, 2020, Chairman Thompson and other Committee 
Majority Members wrote to U.S. Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement (ICE) requesting that the component take immediate 
steps to prevent, prepare for, and manage the spread of COVID-
19 within its detention facilities. On March 24, 2020, ICE 
reported the first positive COVID-19 test of a detainee. On 
April 14, 2020, the Committee received a briefing from ICE 
Acting Director Matt Albence and other senior leaders about 
ICE's response to COVID-19.
    On March 19, 2020, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency (CISA) issued the first iteration of its 
Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce, 
which was intended to help State, local, and industry partners 
identify the ``essential workers needed to maintain the 
services and functions Americans depend on daily and need to be 
able to operate resiliently during the COVID-19 pandemic 
response.'' This guidance has been updated numerous times, each 
time widening the definition of essential critical 
infrastructure workers (ECIWs).
    On March 20, 2020, Chairman Thompson, Rep. J. Luis Correa, 
and other Committee Democrats wrote TSA Administrator David 
Pekoske regarding what actions TSA was taking to support 
employees and protect against the spread of the coronavirus. 
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Committee Members 
expressed concerns that TSA employees face significant risks of 
contracting the coronavirus due to their intimate interactions 
with large numbers of travelers from all over the globe. 
Without appropriate protections and cleaning, security 
checkpoints may also serve as a location for transmission of 
the virus among passengers.
    On March 23, 2020, Chairman Thompson sent a letter to the 
Honorable Chad Wolf of DHS and Secretary of Health and Human 
Services Alex Azar regarding the personal protective equipment 
(PPE) and other critical medical equipment and supplies 
available in the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) that FEMA 
was shipping to states. FEMA had been unable to provide any 
specific numbers regarding the availability of PPE or the 
schedule for distribution of this essential equipment to the 
states.
    On March 24, 2020, the Committee held a telephonic Member 
briefing with TSA Administrator Pekoske regarding the agency's 
response to the coronavirus pandemic.
    Also on March 24, 2020, Chairman Thompson, along with other 
relevant Committee Chairs, sent a letter to President Trump 
urging him to eliminate the 25 percent cost share that states 
typically are required to bear under emergency and major 
disaster declarations given the magnitude of the pandemic 
disaster. Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and 
Emergency Assistance Act, which makes Federal funds available 
to areas experiencing a disaster, the Federal government is 
required to cover at least 75% of eligible costs, with local 
and state governments providing matching funds to cover 
remaining costs. However, the Federal government has discretion 
to decrease the amount of local matching funds, including by 
increasing the Federal share of covered costs to 100%.
    On March 26, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote to CISA Director 
Christopher Krebs to learn how the agency, as the lead Federal 
coordinator for securing critical infrastructure, planned to 
coordinate with its health care sector partners to prepare for 
and respond to elevated cyber threats. In response to a 
disturbing rise in malicious cyber activity targeting all parts 
of the healthcare ecosystem during the COVID-19 pandemic, 
Chairman Thompson sought commitments that CISA had mechanisms 
to share cyber threat information and mitigation measures, 
among other things.
    On March 31, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote to Director 
Krebs to inquire about the process used to develop the ECIW 
guidance and the rationale for including, for instance, gun 
retailers and shooting ranges as essential workers.
    On April 2, 2020, Chairman Thompson, along with other 
Committee Members, sent letters to all of the nation's 
governors asking them to help the Committee account for medical 
supplies and equipment (such as ventilators, masks, etc.) 
requested from the Federal government and provided to U.S. 
States, territories, and the District of Columbia. The 
Committee requested this information from DHS and HHS, but the 
Administration had not yet provided it.
    Based on this oversight, on April 3, 2020, Chairman 
Thompson and Majority Members of the Committee introduced HR 
6455, the COVID-19 Commission Act, which would establish an 
independent, bipartisan, Congressionally chartered commission 
to prepare and release a full and complete accounting of the 
nation's efforts to prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 
pandemic.
    On April 7, 2020, Chairman Thompson and Chairwoman Carolyn 
Maloney of the Committee on Oversight and Reform sent a letter 
to the FEMA Administrator inquiring about its efforts to 
acquire and distribute PPE and other essential medical supplies 
and equipment to states after the HHS Office of Inspector 
General (OIG) released a report detailing the lack of medical 
equipment in hospitals nationwide.
    On April 9, 2020, Chairman Thompson joined House Armed 
Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith and other Committee 
Chairs in sending a letter to President Trump to express their 
concern about the lack of a clear, coordinated strategy to 
produce and acquire the medical supplies necessary to respond 
to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis.
    Also on April 9, 2020, Chairman Thompson and Chairwoman 
Kathleen Rice of the Border Security, Facilitation, and 
Operations Subcommittee, wrote to the Department and U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) expressing grave concerns 
about the treatment of unaccompanied children and the 
circumvention of the U.S. government's responsibilities toward 
this vulnerable population as required by the Trafficking 
Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 (TVPRA). The 
letter was in response to CBP's implementation of the CDC's 
March 20, 2020 Order Suspending Introduction of Persons From A 
Country Where A Communicable Disease Exists.
    On April 15, 2020, Chairman Thompson again wrote to CISA 
about new reports describing a ``lobbying frenzy'' by industry 
special interests seeking to influence CISA's designation 
process, and similar efforts at the State and local level.
    On April 17, 2020, Chairman Thompson sent a letter to HHS 
Secretary Alex Azar and FEMA Administrator Gaynor regarding the 
provision of PPE and essential medical supplies and equipment 
to long-term care and nursing homes.
    Also on April 17, 2020, the Committee was briefed by Peter 
T. Gaynor, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. 
Members asked about topics such as Project Airbridge, testing 
supplies, and FEMA's reimbursement cost-share related to the 
pandemic.
    On April 23, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote to CISA Director 
Krebs to understand CISA's efforts to secure Federal networks 
in response the increase telework associated with the COVID-19 
pandemic.
    On April 29, 2020, Chairman Thompson and the Majority 
Members of the Committee sent a letter requesting the HHS OIG 
examine racial, socioeconomic healthcare disparities exposed by 
COVID-19. On August 13, 2020, HHS OIG confirmed the initiation 
of two new evaluations. The first evaluation is focused on data 
the CDC ``collects and maintains that can be used to assess 
racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in COVID-19 cases 
and outcomes, as well as how CDC uses those data as part of its 
activities to address the COVID-19 pandemic.'' The second 
evaluation ``will aim to review the locations of hospitals that 
received Provider Relief Funds, with particular attention to 
hospitals located in communities of color and economically 
disadvantaged communities that were disproportionately impacted 
by adverse COVID-19 outcomes (i.e., rates of hospitalization or 
death).''
    Also on April 29, 2020, as outbreaks in detention 
facilities continued to occur, Chairman Thompson wrote to four 
ICE detention contractors--CoreCivic, the GEO Group, LaSalle 
Corrections, and MTC--requesting information on the actions 
taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within their 
facilities, including information on their compliance with 
COVID-19 control measures recommended by CDC. The Committee 
also requested information on the number of facility contract 
personnel who had tested positive for COVID-19 since ICE failed 
to publicly report this information.
    On May 6, 2020, Chairman Thompson sent a letter to DHS and 
HHS regarding the Federal government's coronavirus pandemic 
projections, requesting those projections be provided to the 
Committee, and inquiring whether adequate preparations are 
being made by the Departments to respond to these projected 
trends.
    On May 1, 2020, Chairman Thompson and Transportation and 
Maritime Security Subcommittee Chairman J. Luis Correa wrote 
TSA Administration David Pekoske requesting that TSA require 
both employees and passengers to wear masks. Shortly 
thereafter, Administrator Pekoske issued a requirement for 
employees to wear masks while on duty.
    On May 8, 2020, Chairman Thompson; Transportation and 
Maritime Security Subcommittee Chairman Correa; Border 
Security, Facilitation, and Operations Subcommittee Chairwoman 
Kathleen Rice; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
Chairman Peter DeFazio; and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Rick 
Larsen wrote the Honorable Chad Wolf and Secretary of 
Transportation Elaine Chao calling for a comprehensive 
interagency working group to respond to the coronavirus' 
effects on the aviation sector.
    Also on May 8, 2020, the Committee was briefed by the 
Honorable Chad Wolf about the Department's pandemic response 
efforts.
    In addition, on May 8, 2020, Chairman Thompson joined 
Chairman Schiff of the Intelligence Committee and Rep. 
Stephanie Murphy, Co-Chair of the House Blue Dog Coalition, in 
sending a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader 
Kevin McCarthy requesting inclusion of language in upcoming 
relief legislation establishing an independent bipartisan 
commission to examine the response to the novel coronavirus 
pandemic. The Members each proposed a bill to create an 
independent, bipartisan commission that would examine the 
outbreak and spread of coronavirus, the nation's preparedness 
and our government's collective response, and make 
recommendations for future pandemics.
    On May 14, 2020, the Committee held a briefing for Members 
with CISA Director Krebs to discuss the ECIW guidance, along 
with other aspects of CISA's COVID-19 response efforts.
    On May 19, 2020, the CDC Order Suspending Introduction Of 
Persons From A Country Where A Communicable Disease Exists was 
extended indefinitely. On June 4, 2020, Chairman Thompson and 
Subcommittee Chairwoman Rice once again wrote to the Department 
and CBP renewing their concerns about the order and the 
Administration's apparent use of the coronavirus pandemic as 
cover to pursue anti-immigrant policies.
    On May 28, 2020, Chairman Thompson sent letters to DHS and 
HHS demanding they provide the documents and information the 
Committee had requested regarding the Federal response to the 
coronavirus pandemic.
    Also on May 28, 2020, Chairman Thompson and Majority 
Members of the Committee requested FEMA brief the Committee on 
the Agency's plans for responding to natural disasters during 
the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, on June 9, 2020, FEMA 
provided Committee Members with information and a Member 
briefing on the actions taken to prepare for and respond to 
natural disasters during the COVID-19. The Committee was 
briefed by David Bibo, FEMA Acting Associate Administrator for 
Response and Recovery.
    On June 2, 2020, Chairman Thompson and other Majority 
Committee Members again wrote to ICE about its response to 
COVID-19. Members expressed grave concerns about ICE's 
continued deportations, detainee transfers between facilities, 
and failure to provide detainees with sufficient personal 
protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene products. All of these 
actions likely contributed to the spread of COVID-19 across 
ICE's detention network and around the globe. Members urged ICE 
to halt deportations and transfers of detainees as well as 
maximize the use of alternatives to detention throughout the 
course of the pandemic.
    On June 11, 2020, the Committee held a second telephonic 
briefing with Administrator Pekoske regarding TSA's response to 
the coronavirus pandemic.
    On June 16, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote the Honorable 
Chad Wolf about concerns regarding reports that DHS was 
considering implementing a program for TSA to conduct checks of 
passengers' temperatures prior to security screening.
    On July 6, 2020, Chairman Thompson and Rep. Correa wrote 
Administrator Pekoske again urging him to require airline 
passengers to wear masks.
    On July 8, 2020, the Committee held a hearing entitled, 
``Examining the National Response to the Worsening Coronavirus 
Pandemic.'' The Committee examined State and local perspectives 
on the impact of COVID-19 and the failures of the Trump 
Administration's response to the pandemic on their communities. 
The Committee received testimony from the Honorable Jay Robert 
``J. B.'' Pritzker, Governor, Illinois; the Honorable Jason 
Shelton, Mayor, City of Tupelo, Mississippi; Umair A. Shah, 
M.D., M.P.H., Executive Director and Local Health Authority of 
Harris County Public Health, Texas; and Colonel (ret.) Brian 
Hastings, Director, Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
    On July 14, 2020, Chairman Thompson joined Financial 
Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters and other Committee 
Chairs in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper 
and Secretary of HHS Alex Azar seeking answers as to why the 
Administration had not used funding in the CARES Act for the 
Defense Production Act to boost production of critical medical 
supplies and equipment needed to combat COVID-19, such as 
personal protection equipment and diagnostic testing--both 
items the country desperately needed to combat COVID-19.
    On July 21, 2020, Chairman Thompson, along with other 
relevant Committee Chairs, sent a letter to FEMA Administrator 
Gaynor expressing concerns over longstanding senior leadership 
vacancies at the Agency during the pandemic. The letter urged 
the Administrator to work with the Department of Homeland 
Security and the White House to fill these vacancies.
    On July 22, 2020, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Examining the National Response to the Worsening Coronavirus 
Pandemic: Part II.'' The Committee examined FEMA's role in 
responding to the coronavirus outbreak and the various 
shortcomings that plagued the Administration's response since 
the pandemic's onset. The Committee received testimony from 
FEMA Administrator Gaynor.
    On August 7, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote to Immigration 
Centers for America after a major outbreak of COVID-19 occurred 
at the contractor's facility in Farmville, VA.
    On September 24, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote to the 
Honorable Chad Wolf requesting documents regarding the 
Department's briefings with the CDC in the beginning days of 
the coronavirus pandemic to investigate what the Department 
knew about the COVID-19 threat and when, if the Department 
downplayed the threat, and what measures to stop the spread of 
coronavirus were being undertaken by the Department.
    On December 18, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote to the Hon. 
Chad Wolf regarding the concerning rise in the number of DHS 
employees with COVID-19 and urged the Department to ensure 
access to testing and vaccines as they become available.
    In addition to noticed activities, Majority Members of the 
Committee participated in a series of virtual roundtables 
discussing the coronavirus and its impacts on homeland 
security. These roundtables provided an opportunity to discuss 
critical issues related to coronavirus response and the 
Department of Homeland Security while Congress was unable to 
meet Washington, D.C.:
     Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part One: A 
Conversation with Chairman Bennie G. Thompson and Former 
Homeland Security Secretary JEH Johnson, April 21, 2020
     Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Two: TSA 
Employee Protections and Benefits in Response to COVID-19, 
April 30, 2020
     Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Three: A 
Conversation with Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, May 
1, 2020
     Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Four: A 
Conversation with Former White House Ebola Response Coordinator 
Ron Klain, May 1, 2020
     COronavirus And Homeland Security Part Five: A 
Panel Discussion on Health Disparities, May 7, 2020
     Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Six: Long 
Term Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on DHS's Mission, May 
8, 2020
     Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Seven: 
Flattening the Misinformation Curve, May 11, 2020
     Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Eight: The 
Role of Immigrants in COVID-19 Response & Recovery, May 13, 
2020
     Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Nine: 
Extremism During the Pandemic, May 20, 2020
     Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Ten: 
Perspectives on Response and Recovery, May 21, 2020
     Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Eleven: 
Election Security & Integrity During a Pandemic, June 1, 2020
     Coronavirus and Homeland Security Part Twelve: 
USPS Delivering for America, June 3, 2020

                          COUNTERINTELLIGENCE

    On March 11, 2019, the Committee received a classified 
Member briefing from the National Security Agency (NSA) on the 
counterintelligence threats when traveling outside the United 
States. On November 19, 2019, the Committee received a 
classified briefing from the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
regarding the targeting of the Committee by a nation-state.
    On December 3, 2019, the Committee received a classified 
briefing from the NSA regarding counterintelligence threats 
when traveling outside the United States.

                             CYBERSECURITY

    On October 16, 2019, the Committee held a hearing on 
``Public-Private Initiatives to Secure the Supply Chain.'' 
Witnesses were: Mr. Robert Kolasky, Assistant Director, 
National Risk Management Center, Cybersecurity and 
Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Robert Mayer, Senior Vice President of 
Cybersecurity, USTelecom; and Mr. John Miller, Vice President 
of Policy and Senior Counsel, IT Industry Council. Members 
received testimony from the Co-Chairs of the Information and 
Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management 
(SCRM) Task Force about the Task Force's efforts to address 
risks in the supply chain and related third-party risk. The 
hearing served as a forum for the Co-Chairs to discuss the Task 
Force's Interim Report, support to the Federal Acquisition 
Security Council, and the May 2019 Executive Order, Securing 
the Information and Communications Technology and Services 
Supply Chain (EO 13873).
    On December 18, 2020, the Committee received a classified 
member briefing on the SolarWinds supply chain breach.

                           DOMESTIC TERRORISM

    On February 14, 2019, Chairman Thompson and Judiciary 
Committee Chairman Jerrold L. Nadler sent a letter to the 
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher A. 
Wray inquiring as to why the Terrorism publication was 
discontinued in 2005 and what, if any, plans the FBI had for 
documenting domestic terrorist attacks and threats. The letter 
also asked for a briefing no later than March 8, 2019, 
regarding the decision to discontinue FBI's Terrorism report. 
On March 27, 2019, FBI Assistant Director for the 
Counterterrorism Division Michael McGarrity responded stating 
that the report was terminated due to resource allocation 
issues.
    On March 13, 2019, Chairman Thompson wrote to Attorney 
General Barr and Director Wray requesting a classified briefing 
for the Committee to answer questions regarding the Department 
of Justice (DOJ) and FBI's work to address domestic terrorism. 
The letter also served as a notice for a future hearing on 
domestic terrorism subsequent to the briefing.
    On April 4, 2019, the Committee received a classified 
Member briefing from the DOJ, FBI, and DHS's, Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) on domestic terrorism matters. 
The briefing provided Members with background information prior 
to a Full Committee hearing with the same entities the 
following month.
    On May 8, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Confronting the Rise of Domestic Terrorism in the Homeland.'' 
The Committee received testimony from Mr. Brad Wiegmann; Deputy 
Assistant Attorney General for National Security, U.S. 
Department of Justice; Mr. Michael McGarity, Assistant Director 
for the Counterterrorism Division, Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice; and Mr. Brian 
Murphy, Principal Deputy Under Secretary for the Office of 
Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security. The Committee examined the growing nature of the 
domestic terrorist threat, acknowledged the lethality of the 
threat from Racially Motivated Violent Extremists, the role of 
the internet in recruiting and radicalizing domestic 
terrorists, and the increasingly global connections possessed 
by domestic terrorists.
    Since 2011, Committee Democrats asked the then-Republican 
Majority for hearings on domestic terrorism eight times. Five 
requests were outright denied, and three requests went 
unanswered. This long-overdue hearing examined how the Federal 
government tracks and counters domestic terrorism. The hearing 
also helped to inform legislation that Chairman Thompson 
developed to require regular reporting of government data on 
domestic terrorism. On June 5, 2019 Chairman Thompson 
introduced H.R. 3106, the Domestic Terrorism Documentation and 
Analysis of Threats in America Act, or the Domestic Terrorism 
DATA Act, to foster transparency surrounding domestic terrorism 
data and increase research on the issue. H.R. 3106 passed the 
House, amended, on September 26, 2019. A version of the 
Domestic Terrorism DATA Act was included in the Fiscal Year 
2020 National Defense Authorization Act and was signed into law 
on December 20, 2019.
    On July 10, 2020, the Committee held a Member briefing with 
representatives from DHS on protest-related violence. The 
summer of 2020 saw a significant uptick in First Amendment-
protected protests following the killing of George Floyd by a 
police officer in Minnesota, in addition to other incidents of 
police-involved incidents in American cities. The briefing 
focused on providing the latest intelligence that DHS providing 
to State and local law enforcement in addition to outlining DHS 
operational plans immediately following the July 4th holiday.

                             DHS VACANCIES

    On May 1, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled, 
``Trouble at the Top: Are Vacancies at the Department of 
Homeland Security Undermining the Mission?'' The Committee 
received testimony from the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller 
General, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO); and Hon. 
John Roth, Former Inspector General, U.S. Department of 
Homeland Security. The hearing focused on the void at DHS 
created by vacancies in permanent leadership and the resulting 
impact on the Department's ability to carry out its critical 
mission.
    On November 15, 2019, Chairman Thompson, with Committee on 
Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney, requested that 
GAO conduct an emergency review of the legality of Trump 
Administration actions to install Chad Wolf as Acting Secretary 
of Homeland Security and Kenneth T. Cuccinelli as the Senior 
Official Performing the Duties of the Deputy Secretary of 
Homeland Security. GAO issued a legal decision on August 14, 
2020, concluding that President Donald Trump's appointments to 
senior leadership positions at the Department of Homeland 
Security were invalid and circumvented both the Federal Vacancy 
Reform Act and the Homeland Security Act.

                           ELECTION SECURITY

    On February 13, 2019, the Committee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Defending our Democracy: Building Partnerships to 
Protect America's Elections.'' The Committee received testimony 
from the Hon. Christopher C. Krebs, Director, Cybersecurity and 
Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security; Hon. Thomas Hicks, Commissioner, U.S. Election 
Assistance Commission (EAC); Hon. Alex Padilla, Secretary of 
State, California; Mr. Noah Praetz, Former Director of 
Election, Cook County, Illinois; Mr. Jake Braun, Executive 
Director, Cyber Policy Initiative; and Hon. John Merrill, 
Secretary of State, Alabama. Following the hearing, Chairman 
Thompson introduced H.R. 2660, the Election Security Act of 
2019, to provide grants to State and local election officials 
over the next ten years to invest in and maintain secure 
election infrastructure and implement risk limiting audits.
    On July 25, 2019, Chairman Thompson and Rep. Debbie 
Wasserman Schulz wrote to President Trump to express 
frustration regarding election security.
    On October 15, 2019, the Committee held a field hearing in 
Gurnee, Illinois, entitled ``Preparing for 2020: How Illinois 
is Securing Elections.'' As a case study, the Committee 
examined the full scope of the threat to Illinois elections 
systems, which were breached by Russian agents in 2016. Members 
learned about efforts made by the State of Illinois to secure 
their election infrastructure for the 2018 and 2020 elections 
and evaluated Federal resources to support those efforts, 
challenges related to securing election infrastructure, and 
policy recommendations to improve the cybersecurity posture on 
election systems. Witnesses were: Mr. Matt Masterson, Senior 
Cybersecurity Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Steve Sandvoss, Executive 
Director, Illinois Board of Elections; Ms. Robin O'Connor, 
Clerk, Lake County, Illinois; and Ms. Elizabeth Howard, 
Counsel, Brennan Center's Democracy Program.
    On November 26, 2019, Chairman Thompson and Vice Chairwoman 
Underwood wrote to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Facebook CEO Mark 
Zuckerberg, and LinkedIn CEO Jack Weiner to urge strong 
policies regarding user reporting of suspected user 
interference on Twitter and ask a series of questions regarding 
how Twitter would defend its platform from foreign influence 
campaigns.
    On March 2, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote to CISA Director 
Krebs about how CISA is combatting misinformation related to 
voting specifically related to the COVID-19 virus.
    On April 14, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote to Twitter CEO 
Jack Dorsey to express concern about an Oxford University study 
that found the platform did not expeditiously remove COVID-19-
related misinformation. In addition to asking questions about 
COVID-19-specific misinformation, Chairman Thompson urged that 
Twitter aggressively flag misinformation from politicians who 
might use the platform to spread bad information for political 
purposes.
    On April 22, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote to CISA Director 
Krebs and EAC Chair Hovland to understand how CISA and EAC are 
helping State and local elections officials administer safe, 
secure, and auditable elections during the COVID-19 global 
pandemic. The letter followed several months of inquiries and 
unsatisfactory answers to Committee oversight.
    On June 6, 2020, Chairman Thompson, along with several 
Committee Members, wrote to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to 
condemn the Facebook platform's refusal to appropriately 
moderate inflammatory content posted by the President in an 
attempt to sow discord and spread false information--in 
particular about the security of vote by mail.
    On June 26, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote the National 
Association of Secretaries of State and the National 
Association of State Election Directors to understand how CISA 
and EAC can better assist states prepare to administer the 
November 2020 elections and to understand how the Senate's 
failure to enact the House-passed election funding in H.R. 6800 
would impede election administration.
    On June 26, 2020, Chairman Thompson wrote to CISA Director 
Krebs and EAC Chair Hovland to understand how the agencies 
would use lessons learned from the primaries and develop 
strategies to address challenges associated with vote-by-mail 
and insufficient numbers of polling locations, among other 
issues. The letter also sought clarification to answers 
provided in a letter received from CISA-EAC on June 15, 2020, 
responding to Chairman Thompson's April 22, 2020 letter.
    On August 28, 2020, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Protecting America's Democracy: Ensuring Every Vote Counts.'' 
The Committee received testimony from the Honorable Jocelyn 
Benson, Secretary of State, Michigan; Ms. Tammy Patrick, Senior 
Advisor of Elections, Democracy Fund; Mr. Mark Dimondstein, 
President, American Postal Workers Union, AFL CIO; and the 
Honorable Michael Adams, Secretary of State, Commonwealth of 
Kentucky. Members asked witnesses about how to refute President 
Trump's rhetoric seeking to undermine public confidence in 
vote-by-mail, ensure public confidence in election results, and 
understand the impact of the President's politically motivated 
assault on the Postal Service to restrict vote by mail.

                        FEMA DISASTER READINESS

    On June 12, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled, 
``Assessing FEMA's Readiness for Future Disasters.'' The 
Committee received testimony from Mr. Peter Gaynor, Acting 
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Chris P. Currie, 
Director, Homeland Security and Justice, U.S. Government 
Accountability Office. The hearing examined FEMA' readiness to 
respond to disaster, focusing on workforce challenges and the 
particular demands of addressing multiple disasters 
simultaneously.

                            GLOBAL TERRORISM

    On September 10, 2019, the Committee held the first of a 
two-part hearing on global terrorism entitled, ``Global 
Terrorism: Threats to the Homeland, Part I.'' Testimony was 
heard from Mr. Peter Bergen, Vice President, Global Studies & 
Fellows, New America; Mr. Ali Soufan, Founder, The Soufan 
Center; Mr. Brian Levin, Director, Center for the Study of Hate 
and Extremism, Department of Criminal Justice, California State 
University, San Bernardino; and Mr. Thomas Joscelyn, Senior 
Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Witnesses 
underscored the persistent and pervasive threat from violent 
white supremacist extremists. They also discussed the 
transnational nature of the white supremacist threat as well as 
how ISIS and other foreign groups are able to radicalize 
vulnerable American's via digital propaganda and other online 
tools.
    Part II of the hearing was held on October 30, 2019. The 
Committee received testimony from the Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, 
U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Hon. Christopher Wray, 
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of 
Justice; Mr. Russell Travers, Acting Director, National 
Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National 
Intelligence; and Hon. David J. Glawe, Under Secretary, Office 
of Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security.
    Witnesses discussed how the threat to the United States had 
evolved since the 9/11 attacks. Mr. McAleenan took a broad view 
of how the threat had developed from foreign terrorist 
organizations, but also in the cyber realm, in the illicit 
movement of goods and people across our borders, in domestic 
terrorism and from the threat of foreign espionage. Acting 
Director Travers focused on how a steady counterterrorism 
campaign had degraded significant elements of the foreign 
terrorist threat, but also warned of the potential revival or 
expansion of similar threats in the near future in the Middle 
East and Europe if pressure and cooperation do not continue. 
Director Wray painted a similar picture of a growing threat of 
radicalization in the United States and proclaimed that this 
radicalization pressed by foreign groups is the most proximate 
threat America faces.
    On September 17, 2020, the Committee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Worldwide Threats to the Homeland.'' The Committee 
received testimony from Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director, 
Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Hon. Christopher Miller, 
Director, National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the 
Director of National Intelligence. Hon. Chad Wolf, representing 
the Department of Homeland Security, was invited to testify but 
declined. Subsequently, the Committee issued a subpoena to 
compel Mr. Wolf's testimony, which he defied. The Committee's 
annual worldwide threats hearing allowed Members to question 
government witnesses about terrorism threats and how the 
Federal government is addressing those threats to protect the 
homeland. Members focused mainly on the threat from violent 
domestic extremists, including recent shootings inspired by or 
related to militias, conspiracy theorists, or violent 
extremists with transnational links to violent white 
supremacist groups. Members also heard from witnesses about 
international terrorism threats, including the threats to the 
homeland resulting from the resurgence of ISIS in Syria, as 
well as election security and cyber threats.
    Director Wray described the serious threat that racially 
motivated violent extremists, including white supremacists, 
pose, and confirmed that Russia continues to meddle in United 
States elections. Mr. Miller confirmed that ISIS is resurgent, 
and that ISIS and Al Qaeda still seek to harm the U.S. even in 
their decentralized operational model. The hearing provided 
critical information for the public and for members at a time 
when the Administration is trying to obfuscate the effects and 
severity of Russia meddling in our elections and the rise of 
right-wing, racially motivated extremists.
    On September 24, 2020, the Committee received a classified 
briefing on worldwide threats to the homeland, with briefers 
from the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of 
Investigation, and the National Counterterrorism Center. The 
briefing offered members the opportunity to follow up on 
subjects raised in the September 17, 2020, hearing in a 
classified session.

                         IMMIGRATION DETENTION

    In August 2019, Chairman Thompson directed Committee staff 
to review the conditions of confinement at ICE detention 
facilities. Over the course of the ensuing year, Committee 
staff visited eight ICE detention centers and spoke with more 
than 400 individuals in ICE's custody. The ensuing report, 
``ICE Detention Facilities: Failing to Meet Basic Standards of 
Care,'' found that ICE failed to conduct proper oversight of 
migrant detention facilities, leaving deficiencies unidentified 
and uncorrected, and that ICE facilities frequently failed to 
meet basic standards of care. Specifically, inspections were 
too broad, too infrequent, and preannounced; and DHS rarely 
used the few mechanisms it had to force facilities to correct 
problems. Identified problems included deficient medical, 
dental, and mental health care; misuse and abuse of solitary 
confinement as a form of retaliation; challenges accessing 
legal and translation services; and unsanitary conditions.
    In conjunction with the release of the report on September 
21, 2020, the Committee held a virtual forum to discuss these 
issues with: Dr. Scott Allen, Expert Medical Advisor, 
Physicians for Human Rights; Dr. Dora Schriro, Former Senior 
Advisor to DHS Secretary Napolitano on ICE Detention and 
Removal; and Ms. Laura Rivera, Attorney, Southern Poverty Law 
Center Action Center.

                     MISSISSIPPI IMMIGRATION RAIDS

    On November 7, 2019, the Committee held a field hearing in 
Tougaloo, Mississippi entitled, ``Immigration Raids: Impacts 
and Aftermath on Mississippi Communities'' and examined the 
ramifications of the largest single-state immigration raid in 
U.S. history conducted on August 7, 2019. U.S. Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 680 undocumented workers in 
this operation and failed to adequately coordinate with local 
authorities to care for an unknown number of children separated 
from their parents in the aftermath of the raid.
    Testimony was provided by Mr. Cliff Johnson, Director, 
MacArthur Justice Center, University of Mississippi, School of 
Law; Father Odel Medina, Pastor, St. Anne Catholic Church, 
Carthage Mississippi; the Honorable Constance Slaughter-Harvey, 
President of the Board, Legacy Education and Community 
Empowerment foundation Inc; Ms. Lorena Quiroz-Lewis, Lead 
Organizer, Working Together Mississippi, Mississippi Immigrant 
Coalition; Mr. Jere Miles, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland 
Security Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; the 
Honorable Mike Lee, Sheriff, Scott County, Mississippi; and the 
Honorable William Truly, Mayor, Canton, Mississippi.
    The Committee heard firsthand accounts of how the August 
2019 immigration raids impacted communities across Mississippi; 
local attorneys, advocates, and leaders testified about how 
they assisted affected families after the raids; and Members 
questioned ICE about the apparent lack of preparation and 
communication with the community and its leaders.

                      OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

    The DHS OIG was established to promote efficiency and 
effectiveness and to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse 
within the Department. Congress frequently depends on the work 
of the OIG to gain insight into the activities of the 
Department. Unfortunately, OIG leadership has shown a lack of 
commitment to its founding principles and has released reports 
at a slower pace and of decreased quality. For example, 
following an investigation into the deaths of children in CBP 
custody, the OIG released two one-page summaries that included 
false and misleading information. The OIG has also declined to 
take up an August 2020 GAO referral to review who should be 
properly serving as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security and 
the Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary, 
and whether there were any consequences of the actions taken by 
the individuals improperly filling those roles. Further, OIG 
officials informed Committee staff in September 2020 that the 
agency was contemplating releasing fewer reports to Congress 
and the public thereby reducing transparency.
    Accordingly, the Committee has conducted necessary 
oversight to urge the Inspector General to uphold the 
principles of the Office. For example, in December 2019, the 
Chairman requested that GAO launch a broad review to explore 
the root causes of challenges facing the OIG. Following the 
release of the OIG's summaries of its investigations into the 
deaths of children in CBP custody, the Committee wrote the 
Inspector General on March 26, 2020, calling out some of the 
inaccuracies, compelling the OIG to amend the document it had 
released. In response to the OIG's plans to amend its 
publication policies, on September 29, 2020, the Committee 
wrote the IG to urge him to reconsider such changes in the name 
of transparency and to establish an open and standing request 
to produce reports that substantiate whistleblower retaliation 
and misconduct among senior DHS officials.

               SECURING OUR NATION'S CHEMICAL FACILITIES

    On February 27, 2019, the Committee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Securing Our Nation's Chemical Facilities: Building 
on the Progress of the CFATS Program.'' The Committee received 
testimony from Mr. David Wulf, Director, Infrastructure 
Security Compliance Division, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure 
Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Mr. 
Nathan Anderson, Acting Director, Homeland Security and 
Justice, U.S. Government Accountability Office. The 
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
Innovation held a hearing on the topic with private 
stakeholders in March 2019. Input from these hearings informed 
H.R. 3256, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from 
Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019.

                       SOCIAL MEDIA AND EXTREMISM

    On March 18, 2019, Chairman Thompson wrote to the founding 
companies of the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism 
(GIFCT) requesting a briefing on their responses to the 
dissemination of the video of the Christchurch, New Zealand 
terrorist attacks on their platforms and how their companies 
intend to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
    On March 27, 2019, the Committee held a Member briefing 
with representatives from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and 
Microsoft representing the GIFCT. Members examined these 
technology companies' efforts to counter and combat terrorist 
content on their platforms in the wake of the Christchurch, New 
Zealand terrorist attacks.
    On June 21, 2019, the Committee held a Member briefing with 
non-governmental stakeholders from the Alliance for Securing 
Democracy and Technology, the Center for Democracy and 
Technology, the Change the Terms Coalition, the Counter 
Extremism Project. The briefing examined how bad actors exploit 
social media platforms to disseminate terror content and 
misinformation. Stakeholders also discussed best practices for 
addressing this issue. This briefing helped to inform an 
Intelligence and Counterterrorism Subcommittee hearing and Full 
Committee hearing the following week.
    On June 26, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``Examining Social Media Companies' Efforts to Counter Online 
Terror Content and Misinformation.'' Testimony was heard from 
Ms. Monika Bickert, Head of Global Policy Management, Facebook; 
Mr. Nick Pickles, Global Senior Strategist, Public Policy, 
Twitter; Mr. Derek Slater, Global Director of Information 
Policy, Google; and Ms. Nadine Strossen, John Marshall Harlan 
II Professor of Law, New York Law School. Witnesses 
acknowledged the ability for terrorists and others to use 
social media platforms to spread a call to violence and that 
addressing the problem must include a combination of new 
technological tools and human review. Witnesses from industry 
also spoke of the GIFCT and its coordinated steps to help solve 
this problem. Ms. Strossen emphasized that censorship is not 
the answer, but rather companies should better use their 
technological tools like algorithms so they do not 
inadvertently proliferate the hate speech.
    Following several white supremacist extremist attacks in 
March, April, and August 2019 linked to the anonymous forum-
based website 8chan, Chairman Thompson subpoenaed Mr. James 
Watkins, the owner of 8chan, to appear before the Committee and 
testify about 8chan's efforts to investigate and mitigate the 
proliferation of extremist content, including white supremacist 
extremist content, on 8chan. The subpoena, dated August 14, 
2019, followed an August 6th letter sent by Chairman Thompson 
and Ranking Member Rogers to Mr. Watkins requesting his 
presence to provide testimony.
    On September 5, the Committee deposed Mr. Watkins in the 
Capitol with questions from the Majority and Minority. On 
September 25, the Committee received supplementary materials 
from Jim Watkins related to questions from the deposition.
    The Committee was able to learn critical information about 
8chan's operations in order to better understand the 
proliferation of extremist content online, including 8chan's 
jurisdiction and organizational structure, the number of staff 
and volunteers, the number of users, content moderation 
policies, interaction with law enforcement, interaction with 
other technology companies, and 8chan's response to the violent 
incidents linked to content on the website.

                            THREAT BRIEFINGS

    As a matter of regular bipartisan practice for a decade, 
the Committee has convened monthly classified threat briefings 
for Committee and Subcommittee Chairs and Ranking Members with 
briefers from DHS, the FBI, and the National Counterterrorism 
Center (NCTC). However, FBI and NCTC declined to participate in 
regular monthly briefings for the Committee at the start of the 
116th Congress.
    On February 28, 2019, Chairman Thompson sent a letter to 
FBI Director Wray, Director of National Intelligence Daniel R. 
Coats, and NCTC Director Joseph Maguire regarding obstruction 
to the decade-long practice of monthly classified briefings on 
threats to the homeland.

                             TSA PROFILING

    On June 4, 2019, the Committee held a hearing entitled, 
``Perspectives on TSA's Policies to Prevent Unlawful 
Profiling.'' The Committee received testimony from Mr. W. 
William Russell, Acting Director, Homeland Security and Justice 
Team, U.S. Government Accountability Office; Mr. Sim J. Singh, 
Senior Manager of Policy & Advocacy, The Sikh Coalition; and 
Ms. Janai Nelson, Associate Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal 
Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. The Committee examined the 
extent to which TSA's policies, technologies, and screening 
processes result in disproportionate impacts on certain 
passenger populations, including religious and racial 
minorities, transgender people, and people with disabilities 
and medical conditions. Members discussed the need for TSA to 
improve technologies and procedures and ensure civil rights, 
civil liberties, and passenger privacy are prioritized 
throughout the screening process.

                           U.S.-IRAN TENSIONS

    On January 7, 2020, the Hon. Chad Wolf provided Committee 
members a classified briefing on the implications for homeland 
security following the U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian 
General Qassem Soleimani on January 2, 2020.
    On January 15, 2020, the Committee held a hearing entitled 
``U.S.-Iran Tensions: Implications for Homeland Security.'' 
Testimony was heard from the Honorable Barbara A. Leaf, Ruth 
and Sid Lapidus Fellow, and the Director of Geduld Program on 
Arab Politics, Washington Institute; Lieutenant General (Ret.) 
Vincent R. Stewart, Special Advisor and Chairman, Board of 
Advisors, Middle East Media Research Institute; Mr. Thomas S. 
Warrick, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council; and Brig. 
General (Ret.) Anthony J. Tata, CEO and President, Tata 
Leadership Group.
    At the beginning of 2020, U.S.-Iran tensions had heightened 
significantly. This hearing focused on the homeland security 
implications of the terrorism-related activities of Iran and 
its proxies in the region and around the world, and the 
homeland security implications of the recent escalation in 
tensions. The hearing also examined whether U.S. interests are 
safer today in light of actions taken by the Trump 
Administration, including stepping away from the multi-lateral 
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear agreement. Testimony 
focused on the nature of Iran's use of proxies, how they may 
retaliate for the killing of Gen. Soleimani and their 
capabilities in both the cyber realm and the physical world.
    On January 15, 2020, the FBI provided a classified briefing 
for the Committee on potential threats related to U.S.-Iran 
tensions following the U.S. airstrike that killed Iranian 
General Qassem Soleimani on January 2, 2020.
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                        Committee Hearings Held

``Defending Our Democracy: Building Partnerships to Protect 
        America's Elections.'' February 13, 2019. (Serial no. 
        116-1)
``Securing Our Nation's Chemical Facilities: Building on the 
        Progress of the CFATS Program.''  February 27, 2019. 
        (Serial No. 116-3)
``The Way Forward on Border Security.'' March 6, 2019. (Serial 
        No. 116-4)
``Trouble at the Top: Are Vacancies at the Department of 
        Homeland Security Undermining the Mission?'' May 1, 
        2019. (Serial No. 116-15)
``Confronting the Rise of Domestic Terrorism in the Homeland.'' 
        May 8, 2019. (Serial No. 116-17)
``A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request for the 
        Department of Homeland Security.'' May 22, 2019. 
        (Serial No. 116-23)
``Perspectives on TSA's Policies to Prevent Unlawful 
        Profiling.'' June 4, 2019. (Serial Number 116-24)
``Assessing FEMA's Readiness for Future Disasters.'' June 12, 
        2019. (Serial No. 116-26)
``Examining Social Media Companies'' Efforts to Counter Online 
        Terror Content and Misinformation.'' June 26, 2019. 
        (Serial No. 116-30)
``About Face: Examining the Department of Homeland Security's 
        Use of Facial Recognition and Other Biometric 
        Technologies.'' July 10, 2019. (Serial No. 116-31)
``Global Terrorism: Threats to the Homeland, Part I.'' 
        September 10, 2019. (Serial No. 116-35)
``Preparing for 2020: How Illinois is Securing Elections.'' 
        October 15, 2019. (Serial No. 116-40)
``Public-Private Initiatives to Secure the Supply Chain.'' 
        October 16, 2019. (Serial No. 116-41)
``Global Terrorism: Threats to the Homeland, Part II'' Oct. 30, 
        2019. (Serial No. 116-47)
``Member Day Hearing'' October 31, 2019. (Serial No. 116-48)
``Immigration Raids: Impacts and Aftermath on Mississippi 
        Communities.'' November 7, 2019. (Serial No. 116-49)
``U.S.-Iran Tensions: Implications for Homeland Security.'' 
        January 15, 2020. (Serial No. 116-57)
``About Face: Examining the Department of Homeland Security's 
        Use of Facial Recognition and Other Biometric 
        Technologies, Part II.'' February 6, 2020. (Serial No. 
        116-60)
``A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request for the 
        Department of Homeland Security.'' March 3, 2020. 
        (Serial No. 116-64)
``Confronting the Coronavirus: Perspectives on the Response to 
        a Pandemic Threat.'' March 4, 2020. (Serial No. 116-65)
``Confronting the Coronavirus: The Federal Response.'' March 
        11, 2020. (Serial No. 116-69)
``Examining the National Response to the Worsening Coronavirus 
        Pandemic.'' July 8, 2020. (Serial No. 116-73)
``Children in CBP Custody: Examining Deaths, Medical Care 
        Procedures, and Improper Spending.'' July 15, 2020. 
        (Serial No. 116-77)
``Examining the National Response to the Worsening Coronavirus 
        Pandemic: Part II.'' July 22, 2020. (Serial No. 116-80)
``Protecting America's Democracy: Ensuring Every Vote Counts.'' 
        August 28, 2020. (Serial No. 116-82)
``Worldwide Threats to the Homeland.'' September 17, 2020. 
        (Serial No. 116-83)

     Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee on Border Security, 
                      Facilitation, and Operations

     Kathleen Rice, New York, 
            Chairwoman

Clay Higgins, Louisiana, Ranking Membernald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                J. Luis Correa, California
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)



    During the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee on held 11 
hearings, receiving testimony from 37 witnesses.
    The Subcommittee sought to hold the Trump Administration 
accountable for its border security policies and use of 
resources. Since the 116th Congress, Democratic members sought 
more transparency from leaders at the Department of Homeland 
Security (DHS) and the components responsible for carrying out 
border security and immigration-related missions at DHS--U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration 
Services (USCIS). The politization of border security and 
immigration facilitation operations under the Trump 
Administration led to the mismanagement of departmental and 
component resources. At its worst, this mismanagement 
contributed to the deaths of children in CBP custody, 
exacerbated a humanitarian and operational crisis that unfolded 
on the U.S.-Mexico border in 2019, and allowed for the 
unchecked spread of COVID-19 in immigration detention 
facilities. The Subcommittee also examined the broader 
implications of the Trump Administration border security 
policies and priorities not only on border communities, private 
and tribal landowners, and other stakeholders, but also on 
operations aimed at preventing terrorist travel and the 
interdiction of illegal narcotics.

              FAMILY SEPARATION AT THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER

    DHS conducted a family separation pilot in El Paso, Texas 
from July 2017 until November 2017. A leaked Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and 
Families memo from July 2017 described family separation as 
part of DHS's two-prong approach to deter families from 
migrating to the United States. The New York Times estimated 
over 700 children were separated from parents during the five-
month pilot in 2017, but an internal DHS memo estimated the 
number was closer to 280. A January 2019 report from the HHS 
Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that family separation 
actually began as early as Spring 2017, potentially affecting 
thousands of additional children and their families.
    Five months after the end of the family separation pilot, 
then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo on April 6, 
2018 directing federal prosecutors to adopt a ``zero tolerance 
policy'' at the U.S.- Mexico border. Secretary Nielsen 
officially required compliance with the former Attorney 
General's memorandum on May 4, 2018. Under the policy, adults 
entering the country between ports of entry without 
authorization would be criminally prosecuted for illegal entry 
or illegal reentry. Since children cannot be held in criminal 
custody with adults, they were separated from their parents, 
deemed to be unaccompanied minors, and transferred to the 
custody of HHS' Office of Refugee Resettlement.
    Under immense public pressure, on June 20, 2018, President 
Trump signed an Executive Order directing DHS to instead detain 
family units together through their immigration proceedings, 
except in cases where it would be detrimental to the child's 
welfare versus separation. Implementation of ``zero tolerance'' 
resulted in the separation of at least 2,816 children.
    On March 26, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``The Department of Homeland Security's Family 
Separation Policy: Perspectives from the Border.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Ms. Jennifer Podkul, 
Director of Policy, Kids in Need of Defense; Ms. Michelle 
Brane, Director for Migrant Rights and Justice, Women's Refugee 
Commission; Dr. Julie M. Linton, Co-Chair, Immigrant Health 
Special Interest Group, American Academy of Pediatrics; and Mr. 
Tim Ballard, Founder and CEO, Operation Underground Railroad.
    The Committee reviewed the Department's handling of 
increasing numbers of families and children at the border, 
particularly the separation of children from their parents and 
the treatment of migrant families in DHS custody. Members heard 
from legal and medical experts and examined policy 
recommendations on the treatment of migrant families and 
children in custody, the troubling continuation of family 
separations, the status of family reunification efforts, and 
the Administration's lack of accountability for tracking of 
children separated from adult family members. Members also 
examined the health consequences of detaining families and the 
importance of following specific laws and guidance to 
preventing further harm to children.

        CONDITIONS IN U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION CUSTODY

    In Fiscal Year 2019, more family units and unaccompanied 
children began crossing the border, with apprehensions of 
unaccompanied children reaching their highest level. From late 
2018 to mid-2019, CBP was consistently holding unaccompanied 
children and family units for more than the 72 hours maximum 
allowed under the Trafficking Victims Protection 
Reauthorization Act of 2008.
    In December of 2018, Jakelin Caal Maquin (seven years old 
from Guatemala), and Felipe Alonzo-Gomez, (eight years old from 
Guatemala), passed away while in the custody of the U.S. Border 
Patrol. Following their deaths, CBP announced new, interim 
medical screening procedures for children who are detained and 
placed in CBP custody. Despite these new procedures, four more 
migrant children passed away while in or shortly after being 
released from Federal custody. No child had died in CBP custody 
for the entire decade preceding 2018.
    On July 19, 2019, Representative Kathleen Rice, Chairwoman 
of the Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations 
Subcommittee led a site visit to McAllen, Texas to examine 
operations and conditions at CBP detention facilities, where 
there reports of over-capacity facilities raised concerns about 
conditions in custody. Members also visited a Department of 
Health and Human Services-contracted shelter housing 
unaccompanied children taken into custody at the border and a 
non-profit humanitarian respite center for families released 
from CBP custody.
    On January 14, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Assessing the Adequacy of DHS Efforts to Prevent 
Child Deaths in Custody.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from Mr. Brian S. Hastings, Chief, Law Enforcement Operations 
Directorate, U.S. Border Patrol, CBP, DHS; and Alexander L. 
Eastman, MD, MPH, FACS, FAEMS, Senior Medical Officer--
Operations, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The 
Subcommittee reviewed the deaths of children in the 
Department's custody, the conditions in holding facilities for 
children and other vulnerable populations, and the adequacy of 
the steps being taken to prevent additional child deaths.

                           BORDER COMMUNITIES

    From April 4 through April 8, 2019, Chairwoman Rice led a 
site visit to El Paso, McAllen, and Brownsville, Texas to 
examine CBP's policies and operations along the southern border 
and how they affect surrounding communities. Members also 
examined the use of border security technology to enhance 
situational awareness and reviewed the infrastructure, 
technology, and personnel needs at ports of entry. Members also 
toured ICE detention facilities to observe conditions 
firsthand.
    On April 30, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``The Impacts of Trump Policies on Border 
Communities.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Jon 
Barela, Chief Executive Officer, The Borderplex Alliance; Mr. 
Efren Olivares, Racial and Economic Justice Director, Texas 
Civil Rights Project; Bishop Mark Seitz, Most Reverend Bishop, 
Catholic Diocese of El Paso, Texas, U.S. Conference of Catholic 
Bishops; and Sheriff Mark Napier, Pima County, Arizona, 
testifying on behalf of the Southwestern Border Sheriff's 
Coalition.
    The Subcommittee received testimony from border 
stakeholders affected by President Trump's border security and 
immigration policies, such the construction of the wall along 
the southern border and changes to port of entry operations. 
Members examined the impact of these policies on people living 
in southern border communities.
    On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Examining the Effect of the Border Wall on Private 
and Tribal Landowners.'' The Subcommittee received testimony 
from the Honorable Ned Norris Jr., Chairman, the Tohono O'odham 
Nation; Mr. Rey Anzaldua, a private landowner from Granjeno, 
Texas; Ms. Nayda Alvarez, a private landowner from La Rosita, 
Texas; and Mr. Jim Chilton, a private landowner from Arivaca, 
Arizona. The witnesses testified about their experiences and 
interactions with the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. 
Customs and Border Protection about their property. The 
Subcommittee examined the Administration's efforts to build 
additional barriers along the southern border and received 
testimony from private landowners directly impacted by border 
wall construction.

                                 BUDGET

    Since 2017, the Trump Administration's proposed DHS budgets 
have focused on an enforcement-only approach to border security 
and immigration to the detriment of many other missions of CBP 
and ICE. The FY 2020 budgets for CBP, ICE, and USCIS 
disproportionately prioritized the construction of a wall along 
the U.S.-Mexico border, expanded immigrant detention capacity, 
and extreme vetting procedures above other critical operational 
and facilitation activities.
    On May 9, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``A Review of the FY 2020 Budget Request for U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 
and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Robert E. Perez, 
Deputy Commissioner, CBP; Mr. Matthew T. Albence, Acting 
Director, ICE; and Ms. Tracy Renaud, Acting Deputy Director, 
USCIS.
    The Subcommittee examined the proposed FY 2020 budget for 
CBP, ICE, and USCIS--the three components of the Department 
tasked with carrying out border security and immigration-
related missions. Members also questioned the witnesses about 
the Department's emergency supplemental budget request the 
Department submitted to Congress to respond to the humanitarian 
crisis on the U.S.-Mexico border.

            PREVENTING TERRORIST TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES

    Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and in 
the wake of the attempted attack on Northwest Flight 253 on 
Christmas Day 2009, the United States' visa and passenger 
vetting processes have been completely revamped and 
strengthened to ensure that foreign nationals entering the 
United States do not pose a threat to the homeland, with an 
individualized threat assessment for each visa-based traveler 
to the U.S. that includes screening against all government 
holdings, biometrics capture, and an interview. These measures 
include stationing CBP officers abroad to conduct screening in 
certain foreign airports and the introduction of the Electronic 
System for Travel Authorization, which allows CBP to vet U.S.-
bound travelers against databases before they ever board a 
plane. In addition, DHS continues to vet travelers after a visa 
is issued or an individual is approved to travel under the Visa 
Waiver Program--from when they apply to when they arrive at a 
U.S. port of entry.
    On April 2, 2019, the Subcommittee held a joint hearing 
with the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism 
entitled ``Supporting a Fact-Based Approach to Preventing 
Terrorist Travel to the United States.'' The Subcommittee 
received testimony from Mr. Donald Conroy, Director, National 
Targeting Center--Passenger Operations, Office of Field 
Operations, CBP; Mr. Monte B. Hawkins, Director, National 
Vetting Center, Department of Homeland Security; and Ms. 
Rebecca Gambler, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, U.S. 
Government Accountability Office. This hearing followed a March 
7, 2019 classified briefing from the Government Accountability 
Office on federal efforts to prevent terrorist travel.
    The Subcommittees examined how the Federal government 
enhances the security of America's borders by preventing 
terrorists from traveling to and entering the United States. 
Witnesses provided a fact-based overview of the threat 
landscape and debunked common misconceptions of relevant 
processes and programs. Witnesses also answered questions 
regarding the processes by which CBP's National Targeting 
Center and the newly formed National Vetting Center screen and 
vet travelers seeking to enter the United States.

        DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PRESENCE ON THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER

    On April 4, 2018, President Trump issued a memorandum 
directing the Secretary of Defense to support the Department of 
Homeland Security in securing the border by taking any action 
needed to halt the flow of drugs, gang members, and illegal 
aliens entering the country and authorizing deployment of 
National Guard troops to at the U.S.-Mexico border. On April 6, 
2018, Secretary of Defense James Mattis approved the deployment 
of 4,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border under 
Title 32 authority, which has since been reauthorized through 
September 30, 2021. On October 26, 2018, Secretary Mattis, 
approved a request for assistance from DHS to provide aviation 
support, medical teams, temporary housing for CBP personnel, 
riot gear, and the deployment of approximately 5,900 active 
duty troops to the southern border.
    On June 20, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``Examining the Department of Defense's Deployment to the U.S.-
Mexico Border.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Chief 
Carla Provost, U.S. Border Patrol, CBP, DHS; Mr. Robert G. 
Salesses, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland 
Defense Integration and Defense Support of Civil Authorities, 
Department of Defense; Major General Michael T. McGuire, 
Adjutant General for Arizona, Director, Arizona Department of 
Emergency and Military Affairs. This hearing examined the use 
of military resources along the U.S.-Mexico border, as well as 
the impacts of ongoing and the Administration's future plans.

  HUMAN RIGHTS AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF DHS' REMAIN IN MEXICO POLICY

    During the fall of 2018, large groups of migrants began 
presenting themselves at and between ports of entry on the 
U.S.-Mexico border. In response, in December 2018 DHS 
unilaterally announced the intent to deter people from filing 
asylum claims. On January 28, 2019, CBP began implementing the 
policy Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) at the San Ysidro 
Port (CA) of Entry. The policy, which is also commonly known as 
``Remain in Mexico,'' allows CBP to send asylum applicants back 
to Mexican cities while their asylum claim is adjudicated. On 
September 27, 2019, the Department announced that MPP would be 
implemented across all CBP field offices and sectors along the 
southern border.
    In September 2019, the Trump Administration established 
temporary immigration courts at two ports of entry in the Rio 
Grande Valley in Texas for Remain in Mexico proceedings. These 
``port courts'' greatly hinder migrants' ability to present 
their asylum claims effectively due to limited due process 
protections and severely restricted public access.
    On, November 19, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Examining the Human Rights and Legal Implications 
of DHS' `Remain in Mexico' Policy.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from: Ms. Laura Pena, Pro Bono Counsel, American Bar 
Association Commission on Immigration; Ms. Erin Thorn Vela, 
Staff Attorney, Racial and Economic Justice Program, Texas 
Civil Rights Project; Dr. Todd Schneberk, Asylum Network 
Clinician, Physicians for Human Rights; Mr. Michael Knowles, 
Special Representative, National Citizenship and Immigration 
Services Council 119; and Mr. Thomas Homan, Former Acting 
Director, ICE, DHS.
    Members received testimony from legal experts and asylum 
practitioners about the effects of the Remain in Mexico policy 
as it was then operating in Texas's Rio Grande Valley and other 
areas along the southern border. Witnesses testified to the 
various ways the Trump Administration acted to limit the asylum 
system and pursue legally questionable practices to deter 
people from seeking asylum in the first place. Specific to the 
Remain in Mexico policy, witnesses testified to the danger 
facing migrants trapped in Mexico, and the serious issues 
raised by the operation of the temporary immigration hearing 
facilities in Laredo and Brownsville. The Committee received 
testimony on the human impact of the policy, with a particular 
emphasis on the suffering of children and other vulnerable 
populations.

            IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT AND COVID-19

    On March 24, 2020, ICE reported a detainee at the Bergen 
County Jail in Hackensack, New Jersey, had tested positive for 
COVID-19. This was the first positive test in an ICE detention 
facility.
    On April 29, 2020, as outbreaks in detention facilities 
continued to occur, Chairman Thompson wrote to four of ICE's 
facility contractors--CoreCivic, the GEO Group, LaSalle 
Corrections, and Management and Training Corporation (MTC)--
requesting information on the actions taken to prevent the 
spread of COVID-19 within their immigration detention 
facilities, including information on their compliance with 
COVID-19 control measures recommended by the Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Committee also 
requested information on the number of facility contract 
personnel who had tested positive for COVID-19 since ICE failed 
to publicly report this information. Based on a review of the 
documents provided, each company was only partially responsive 
and showed gaps in implementing the COVID-19 guidance issued by 
both the CDC and ICE.
    On July 13, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities: Examining ICE 
Contractors'' Response to COVID-19.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Mr. Damon T. Hininger, President and CEO, 
CoreCivic; Mr. George C. Zoley, Chairman and CEO, The GEO 
Group; Mr. Scott Marquardt, President and CEO MTC; Mr. Rodney 
Cooper, Executive Director, LaSalle Corrections.
    The Subcommittee questioned ICE contractors about actions 
to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in their immigration 
detention facilities, among contract personnel, and in 
surrounding communities, based upon the contractors' responses 
to the Chairman's April 29, 2020 letter. Members also discussed 
the contractors' view of ICE's response to COVID-19 and any 
future plans to modify operations.

                       TRUSTED TRAVELERS PROGRAMS

    CBP's four Trusted Traveler Programs (TTPs) allow expedited 
clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers to the United 
States.
    On June 17, 2019, the State of New York enacted the 
Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, more commonly known as 
the ``Green Light Law.'' Among other provisions, the Green 
Light Law prohibited New York Department of Motor Vehicles 
(DMV) officials from disclosing information to any agency that 
primarily enforces immigration law unless a judge orders them 
to do so or a warrant is provided. Following enactment of this 
law, in December 2019 New York halted DMV database access for 
CBP and other DHS agencies.
    On February 5, 2020, Mr. Wolf wrote to officials with the 
New York State DMV claiming that New York's Green Light Law 
``compromises CBP's ability to confirm whether an individual 
applying for TTP membership meets program eligibility 
requirements'' and expelling all New York residents from the 
TTPs.
    Subsequently, in two separate hearings convened by the Full 
Committee, senior DHS officials testified about why New York 
residents were prohibited from enrolling or re-enrolling in 
TTPs. This testimony was later shown to be inaccurate and/or 
misleading. Officials claimed that New York was the only 
jurisdiction to limit DHS access to DMV data, an assertion that 
DHS later admitted to being incorrect in subsequent court 
filings. On February 7, 2020, Chairman Thompson, Subcommittee 
Chairwoman Kathleen Rice, and other Majority Members of the 
Committee wrote to DHS expressing their strong opposition to 
the decision to exclude New York residents from the TTPs and 
urging that ``this senseless, retaliatory decision should be 
immediately reversed.'' The Members also requested four 
categories of documents regarding the decision to exclude New 
York residents.
    On July 23, 2020, DHS lifted the ban on enrolling New York 
residents into TTPs, claiming it was lifted due to New York's 
amendment of the Green Light Law. On that same day, DOJ 
submitted a letter to the District Court admitting that it had 
made inaccurate statements regarding its justifications for 
implementing the ban. On July 25, 2020, the Committee launched 
an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding 
the inaccurate and misleading testimony given to the Committee 
by the two senior DHS officials. That day, the Committee wrote 
to the Department requesting that all documents and 
communications regarding the decision to bar New York residents 
from the TTPs be produced by August 21, 2020. The Committee 
also requested that four Department employees be made available 
to complete transcribed interviews with the Committee by 
September 4, 2020
    On August 11, 2020, DHS replied to the Committee's letter 
and admitted that the claims made in testimony provided by its 
two officials were inaccurate but dismissed the Committee's 
request for documents and information. claiming that the 
Committee did not have a ``legitimate legislative purpose'' for 
the investigation and was engaging in ``law enforcement.'' On 
August 17, 2020, the Committee responded to the Department's 
letter and reiterated its expectation that the Department would 
comply with the Committee's requests for documents, 
communications, and transcribed interviews.
    On September 3, 2020, the Committee held a transcribed 
interview with Mr. John Wagner, the former Deputy Executive 
Assistant Commissioner of CBP's Office of Field Operations who 
testified before the Committee in February 2020. The purpose of 
the transcribed interview was to allow the Committee to gather 
additional information on the Department's decision to bar New 
York residents from the TTPs.
    On September 18, 2020, the Committee offered the Department 
a final opportunity to comply with its renewed its document 
requests and asked that all documents be provided by September 
25, 2020.
    On September 30, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Examining DHS' Management of Trusted Traveler 
Programs'' to investigate the decisions made by DHS regarding 
the expulsion of New York residents from the TTPs and received 
testimony from Robert Perez, Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection. The Subcommittee also sought additional 
information from DHS officials regarding the facts and 
circumstances surrounding the inaccurate and misleading 
testimony provided to the Committee. The Subcommittee 
questioned the witnesses about DHS' apparent mis-management of 
the TTPs, including what Departmental officials did and did not 
know about the availability of DMV data from U.S. jurisdictions 
and how such data were used to vet TTP applicants.
    On October 9, 2020, following the Department's failure to 
provide the requested documents and information, the Committee 
issued a subpoena for documents and communications regarding 
the Department's decision to bar New York residents from the 
TTPs. The subpoena also demanded documents related to 
inaccurate or misleading information that the Administration 
provided to the Committee and the federal court.
    On November 24, 2020, CBP provided the Subcommittee with a 
corrected version of the Deputy Commissioner's written 
testimony for the September 2020 hearing after discovering that 
two more U.S. jurisdictions limited CBP access to DMV data, in 
addition to the 11 other states and U.S. jurisdictions found to 
have data limits in place.

     CHANGES TO U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES' MISSION

    USCIS is responsible for facilitating legal immigration 
into the United States. U.S. businesses, the healthcare 
industry, the tech industry, and the agricultural industry, 
among others, depend on talented immigrants to complement 
domestic operations. As such, USCIS has a crucial role to play 
in the U.S. economy. USCIS is also responsible for processing 
refugee and asylum claims. Since 2017, the Trump Administration 
has taken significant steps to change the mission of the USCIS. 
The Administration has steadily limited the programs focused on 
facilitating legal immigration and simultaneously increased 
enforcement-adjacent actions, such as initiating deportation 
actions against individuals denied visas. The result at USCIS 
has been a growth in backlogs and processing times and 
dramatically increased denials of certain visas, such as H-1B 
worker visas. USCIS also narrowly avoided a financial collapse 
during the summer of 2020 that would have necessitated 
furloughs of 70% of its workforce.
    On September 19, 2019, the Subcommittee held a briefing on 
``The Changing Mission of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration 
Service under the Trump Administration.'' The Subcommittee 
heard from experts on immigration and USCIS and examined the 
consequences of the Trump Administration's policy changes: Mr. 
Jason Boyd, Policy Counsel, American Immigration Lawyers 
Association (AILA); Mr. Jon Baselice, Executive Director, 
Immigration Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; and Ms. Jean 
Bruggeman, Executive Director, Freedom Network USA. The purpose 
of this briefing was for Members to learn about the numerous 
steps taken by the Trump Administration to alter the 
fundamental mission of USCIS. The panelists informed Members 
about the economic and humanitarian impact of administrative 
policy and operational processing changes, focusing in 
particular on the increased uncertainty facing businesses and 
the immigrant community.
    On August 21, 2020, Chairman Thompson and Chairwoman Rice 
sent a letter to USCIS demanding that it cancel the planned 
furloughs of 70 percent of its workforce. The following week 
USCIS cancelled all furloughs.

                          OPIOIDS INTERDICTION

    In 2017, the number of overdose deaths involving opioids 
(including prescription opioids and illegal opioids like heroin 
and illicitly manufactured fentanyl) was six times higher than 
in 1999. Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention show that, from August 2017 through August 2018, 
more than 48,000 people in the United States died from an 
opioid overdose, with synthetic opioids contributing to a 
record 31,900 overdose deaths.
    CBP has a key role to play in stopping the crisis due to 
the overseas origins of synthetic opioids. China is the world's 
largest producer of illicit fentanyl, and fentanyl analogues, 
while Mexico is the primary overland transit point. From China, 
fentanyl and its analogues are shipped primarily by cargo ship, 
international mail, or shipped directly to transnational 
criminal organizations, often in Mexico. Some officials have 
estimated that China was responsible for over 90 percent of the 
illicit fentanyl found in the U.S. during 2019. CBP personnel 
play a crucial role in interdicting these shipments, as they 
are tasked with screening packages, parcels, and other cargo 
before contents can be disbursed within the United States, 
forming the frontline of defense against the importation of 
synthetic opioids.
    On July 25, 2019, the Subcommittee held a joint hearing 
with the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism 
entitled ``Homeland Security Implications of the Opioid 
Crisis,'' to discuss the role that DHS plays in fighting the 
Opioids Crisis. The Subcommittee heard testimony from: Ms. 
Sondra McCauley, Assistant Inspector General for Audits, U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security; Ms. Bridget G. Brennan, 
Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York; Dr. 
Bryce Pardo, Associate Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation; and 
Mr. James Edward Hinson Jr., Deputy Chief, Investigative Bureau 
Commander, Greensboro, NC Police Department.
    The Subcommittee examined the homeland security 
implications of the unprecedented opioid overdose epidemic 
fostered in recent years by regional contamination of the 
heroin supply with synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and its 
analogues. Witnesses highlighted the flow of illicit fentanyl 
into the United States, the role of the Department in fighting 
the importation of synthetic opioids, and how to best mitigate 
the epidemic.
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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``The Department of Homeland Security's Family Separation 
        Policy: Perspectives from the Border.'' March 26, 2019. 
        (Serial No. 116-8)
``Supporting a Fact-Based Approach to Preventing Terrorist 
        Travel to the United States.'' Joint Hearing with the 
        Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism. 
        April 2, 2019. (Serial No. 116-9)
``The Impacts of Trump Policies on Border Communities.'' April 
        30, 2019. (Serial No. 116-13)
``A Review of the FY 2020 Budget Request for U.S. Customs and 
        Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
        Enforcement, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration 
        Services.'' May 9, 2019. (Serial No. 116-19)
``Examining the Department of Defense's Deployment to the U.S.-
        Mexico Border.'' June 20, 2019. (Serial No. 116-27)
Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on Intelligence and 
        Counterterrorism. ``Homeland Security Implications of 
        the Opioid Crisis.'' July 25, 2019. (Serial No. 116-34)
``Examining the Human Rights and Legal Implications of DHS' 
        `Remain in Mexico' Policy.'' November 19, 2019. (Serial 
        No. 116-50)
``Assessing the Adequacy of DHS Efforts to Prevent Child Deaths 
        in Custody.'' January 14, 2020. (Serial No. 116-55)
``Examining the Effect of the Border Wall on Private and Tribal 
        Landowners.'' February 27, 2020. (Serial No. 116-62)
``Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities: Examining ICE 
        Contractors'' Response to COVID-19.'' July 13, 2020. 
        (Serial No. 116-75)
``Examining DHS' Management of Trusted Traveler Programs.'' 
        September 30, 2020. (Serial No. 116-84)

      Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, 
               Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation

   Lauren Underwood, Illinois, 
            Chairwoman

John Katko, New York, Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Mark Walker, North Carolina          James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Kathleen M. Rice, New York
Mark Green, Tennessee                Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

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    During the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee Cybersecurity, 
Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation held 10 hearings, 
receiving testimony from 42 witnesses.
    The Subcommittee sought to hold the Administration to 
account for its role in protecting the public from some of the 
most urgent threats facing the nation, including cyber attacks 
against State and local governments and critical 
infrastructure, physical attacks against soft targets, and 
efforts to undermine confidence in U.S. elections and 
democratic institutions. Toward that end, the Subcommittee has 
worked to ensure that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency (CISA), which became an operational component 
of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the end of the 
115th Congress, is positioned to carry out its responsibilities 
to government and private sector stakeholders through ongoing 
oversight of its organizational structure, resources, and 
authorities. Similarly, the Subcommittee has sought to ensure 
that the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is putting 
cutting edge technologies into the hands of the DHS workforce 
and State and local first responders through careful oversight 
of its internal organizational structure, budget, and 
engagement with the private sector.

            CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AGENCY

    As CISA has transitioned into an operational component, the 
Subcommittee has sought to clarify and reinforce the agency's 
role as the Federal government's primary civilian interface for 
cybersecurity. Additionally, the Committee has worked to equip 
CISA with the authorities it needs to secure Federal networks. 
As threats to the .gov domain and critical infrastructure have 
grown, so too have the expectations of CISA. CISA's budget 
requests, however, have remained relatively stagnant. The 
President's FY 2020 and FY 2021 budget requests were 
exceptions. Recognizing that CISA requires sufficient funding 
to perform the activities for which it has had to account, on 
April 10, 2019, Members of the Committee sent a bipartisan 
letter to appropriators seeking additional resources for CISA's 
cybersecurity mission in the Homeland Security 302(b) 
allocation and were successful in securing a $350 million 
increase in CISA's funding for FY 2020.
    Additionally, on April 30, 2019, the Subcommittee held a 
hearing entitled, ``Resourcing DHS' Cybersecurity and 
Innovation Missions: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget 
Request for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
Agency and the Science and Technology Directorate.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from The Honorable Christopher 
C. Krebs, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and Mr. William 
Bryan, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under 
Secretary, Science and Technology Directorate, U.S. Department 
of Homeland Security.
    On March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Resourcing DHS' Cybersecurity and Innovation 
Missions: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request for 
the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the 
Science and Technology Directorate.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from The Honorable Christopher Krebs, Director, 
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security; and The Honorable Andre Hentz, 
Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Technology, Science and 
Technology Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
    In March 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission issued 
its report related to how the Federal government should 
organize itself and engage the private sector to best defend 
Federal networks and critical infrastructure from cyberattacks. 
Several recommendations pertained to the strong role CISA 
should play in defending government and critical infrastructure 
networks from cyber attack and how to position CISA to carry 
out that role.
    To review the Solarium Commission's recommendations, on 
July 17, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``Defending Against Future Cyberattacks: Evaluating the 
Cyberspace Solarium Commission Recommendations.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from the Honorable Angus King, 
Co-Chair, Cybersecurity Solarium Commission; the Honorable 
Suzanne Spaulding, Commissioner, Cyberspace Solarium 
Commission, Center for Strategic and International Studies; and 
Ms. Samantha Ravich, Commissioner, Cyberspace Solarium 
Commission, Chair of FDD's Center on Cyber and Technology 
Innovation. Ultimately, several Members of the panel engaged in 
legislative efforts to implement many of the recommendations in 
law.

     CYBERSECURITY FOR FEDERAL NETWORKS AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

    The Subcommittee has continued its oversight of the 
implementation of PPD 21, which was signed by President Obama 
in 2013 to serve as the seminal directive on the ``national 
policy on critical infrastructure security and resilience'' and 
help to ``refine and clarify the critical infrastructure-
related functions, roles, and responsibilities across the 
Federal Government.
    Toward that end, on February 26, 2019, the Subcommittee 
partnered with the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime 
Security to hold a joint Subcommittee hearing titled, 
``Securing U.S. Surface Transportation from Cyber Attacks.'' 
Members received testimony from Ms. Sonya Proctor, Director for 
the Surface Division, Office of Security Policy and Industry 
Engagement (OSPIE), Transportation Security Administration 
(TSA), Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Bob Kolasky, 
Director of National Risk Management Center, Cybersecurity and 
Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. James Lewis, Senior Vice President and Director, 
Technology Policy Program, Center for Strategic & International 
Studies; Ms. Rebecca Gagliostro, Director of Security, 
Reliability and Resilience, Interstate Natural Gas Association 
of America; Mr. Erik Robert Olson, Vice President, Rail 
Security Alliance; and Mr. John Hultquist, Director of 
Intelligence Analysis, FireEye. In addition to examining the 
state of cybersecurity within the surface transportation 
sector, Members received testimony on how CISA coordinates with 
sector specific agencies to secure critical infrastructure 
networks.
    On June 14, 2019, the Subcommittee sponsored a briefing for 
Congressional staff entitled, ``Building Critical 
Infrastructure Resiliency Through Physical and Cyber Security 
via Public/Private Partnerships.'' Panelists included: Josh 
Poster, Auto ISAC; Joe Viens, Communication ISAC; Jim Linn, 
Downstream Natural Gas ISAC; John Carlson, Financial Services 
ISAC; Sarah Baker, Healthcare Ready; Scott Algeier, Information 
Technology ISAC; Tom Duffy, Multi-State ISAC; Clifton E. 
``Chip'' Rodgers, Jr., Real Estate ISAC; Kim Milford, Research 
and Education Networks ISAC; Carlos Kizzee, Retail & 
Hospitality ISAC; and John O'Connor, National Coordinating 
Center for Communications.
    On July 25, 2019, the Subcommittee held a Member briefing 
on DHS' authority to issue and enforce Binding Operational 
Directives (BODs). Ms. Jeanette Manfra, Assistant Director, 
Cybersecurity Division, DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency, briefed Members. Assistant Director Manfra 
described the process CISA employs to issue, implement, and 
enforce compliance with BODs across Federal agencies. 
Additionally, Assistant Director Manfra described CISA's 
decision to begin publicizing BODs, describing how BODs can 
improve private sector cybersecurity.
    On December 5, 2019, the Subcommittee held a classified 
Member briefing on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency's request for Administrative Subpoena 
Authority, which would allow CISA, under certain circumstances, 
to subpoena limited contact information about IP address owners 
from internet service providers to alert IP address owners to 
enterprise vulnerabilities observed on their networks. The 
following briefers participated: Mr. Richard Driggers, Deputy 
Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Division, Cybersecurity and 
Infrastructure Security Agency; Mr. Mark Bristow, Branch Chief, 
Threat Hunting, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
Agency; Mr. Gabriel Taran, Deputy Chief Counsel for 
Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
Agency; and Mr. James Burd, Acting Director of Privacy, 
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
    Following the briefing, in late January, Subcommittee 
Member Rep. Langevin introduced H.R. 5680, Cybersecurity 
Vulnerability Identification and Notification Act of 2020, 
legislation to authorize administrative subpoena authority and 
later offered a modified version as an amendment to H.R. 6395, 
the National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2021.
    On December 19, 2019, the Subcommittee held a Member 
briefing on the activities of the National Risk Management 
Center. Mr. Bob Kolasky, Assistant Director, National Risk 
Management Center (NRMC), DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency (CISA) briefed Members on the mission, 
structure, and objectives of the National Risk Management 
Center, which serves as a center for planning, analysis, and 
collaboration for identifying significant risks to the nation's 
critical infrastructure. In particular, Members examined the 
NRMC's work related to: Information Communications and 
Technology Supply Chain Risk Management; 5G Security and 
Resilience; National Critical Functions; Election Security; and 
Pipeline Cybersecurity.
    On January 28, 2020, the Subcommittee held a Member 
briefing with stakeholders from a range of critical 
infrastructure stakeholder communities to understand how the 
private sector engages with CISA and sector specific agencies 
on security matters. Participants included Joe R. Viens, Vice 
Chair of the Communications ISAC and Secretary for the National 
Council of Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISAC); 
Scott C. Algeier, Executive Director, IT-ISAC; John Carlson, 
Chief of Staff, FS-ISAC; Mandy Misko, Americas Intelligence 
Officer, Public Private Partnerships, FS ISAC; Michael 
Arceneaux, Managing Director, Water ISAC; and Greg Garcia, 
Executive Director, Cyber Security, Health Sector Coordinating 
Council.
    On February 11, 2020, the Subcommittee held a briefing with 
CISA Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Bryan Ware to discuss 
priorities for the Cybersecurity Division in 2020. Members 
discussed the CISA reorganization, Federal network security, 
and cybersecurity support for privately owned critical 
infrastructure. Additionally, Members discussed cyber talent 
recruitment and retention challenges at CISA.

             CYBERSECURITY FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

    State and local government agencies are facing a growing 
array of cyber threats, stemming from greater reliance on new 
technologies, shared services, and the move toward `smart 
cities.' DHS offers cybersecurity assistance to critical 
infrastructure owners and operators, including state and local 
governments, but some officials have been reluctant to take 
advantage of these services in the absence of a pre-existing 
trusted relationships with the Department. And recent research 
suggests that ``underserved'' populations face higher-than-
average risk of falling victim to online scams and cyberattacks 
and are also less likely to know they have been victimized or 
what recourse to take. For too long, the Federal government has 
not been proactive enough in helping state and local 
governments build robust cybersecurity defenses, and cities 
from Albany to Atlanta have paid the price.
    On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, the Subcommittee on 
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation held a 
hearing entitled: ``Cybersecurity Challenges for State and 
Local Governments: Assessing How the Federal Government Can 
Help.'' The following witnesses testified: Hon. Keisha Lance 
Bottoms, Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia; Mr. Thomas Duffy, Senior 
Vice President of Operations, Center for Internet Security, and 
Chair of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis 
Center (MS-ISAC); Mr. Ahmad Sultan, Associate Director, Anti-
Defamation League Center for Technology and Society, and former 
Fellow at the Center for Long Term Cybersecurity, University of 
California Berkeley; Mr. Frank J. Cilluffo, Director, McCrary 
Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure, Auburn 
University.
    Witnesses testified about how cyberattacks impact 
communities how to best deploy Federal resources to build 
capacity and promote strong network defenses. Additionally, 
Members asked witnesses about the increase in municipal 
ransomware attacks, challenges related to funding cybersecurity 
initiatives, the difficulty of hiring and retaining staff 
within under-resourced state and local IT departments, and how 
underserved communities may ultimately pay a higher price--
directly or indirectly--for poor security and low digital 
literacy.
    Following the hearing, Chairman Richmond introduced H.R. 
5823, The State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act. The 
bipartisan legislation seeks to foster a stronger partnership 
between the Federal government and State and local governments 
to defend their State and local networks against the 
cyberattacks from sophisticated foreign adversaries or cyber 
criminals, including by establishing a $400 million grant 
program. The bill passed the House on October 1, 2020.
    Additionally, on April 13, 2020, Subcommittee Chairman 
Richmond and Full Committee Chairman Thompson led a letter to 
House leadership seeking funding for State and local 
cybersecurity in future COVID-19 relief packages.

                      CYBERSECURITY IN THE FUTURE

    The Subcommittee has also done extensive oversight to 
ensure that the Federal government and the private sector are 
prepared for the cyber threats of the future, both by 
facilitating a strong cyber talent pipeline and evaluating 
future cyber threats.
    On May 21, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled 
``Growing and Diversifying the Cyber Talent Pipeline.'' The 
following witnesses testified: Mr. Wesley Simpson, Chief 
Operating Officer, International Information System Security 
Certification Consortium ((ISC)2); Mr. Richard ``Rick'' Gallot, 
President, Grambling State University; Dr. Amelia Estwick, 
National Cybersecurity Institute, Excelsior College; and Ms. 
Candace Worley, Vice President and Chief Technical Strategist, 
McAfee. Witnesses testified about the current shortage of 
skilled cybersecurity professionals, the lack of diversity in 
the field, and academic initiatives to address workforce 
challenges. Members asked witnesses about how the Federal 
government, including the Department, can support efforts to 
grow and diversify the cyber talent and leverage these talent 
streams to recruit and retain cyber experts in civil service.
    On October 22, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Preparing for the Future: An Assessment of Emerging 
Cyber Threats.'' The following witnesses testified: Mr. Ken 
Durbin, Senior Strategist, Symantec Corporation; Mr. Robert 
Knake, Senior Research Scientist, Global Resilience Institute, 
Northeastern University and Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign 
Relations; Ms. Niloofar Razi Howe, Senior Fellow, New America 
Cybersecurity Initiative; and Dr. Ben Buchanan, Senior Faculty 
Fellow, Center for Security and Emerging Technology, Mortara 
Center, Assistant Teaching Professor, Georgetown University. 
Witnesses testified about next generation of cyber threats and 
how advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum 
computing, and other technologies will both enable and 
undermine national security, introduce new vulnerabilities, and 
change the overall threat landscape.

                        INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY

    The Subcommittee performed legislative and oversight 
activities around the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security's (CISA) efforts to promote strong physical security 
for U.S. critical infrastructure. For example, the Subcommittee 
held hearings and marked up legislation to reauthorize the 
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program, a 
regulatory program to secure high-risk chemical facilities 
against terrorist threats. This vital national security program 
was set to expire in January 2019. However, at the beginning of 
the Congress, the Subcommittee led efforts to extend the 
program for a period of 15 months to allow additional time for 
the House and Senate to negotiate the text of a long-term 
reauthorization bill. This short-term extension was signed into 
law on January 18, 2019.
    On March 12, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Securing Our Nation's Chemical Facilities: 
Stakeholder Perspectives on Improving the CFATS Program.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. John Morawetz, Health 
and Safety Representative, International Chemical Workers Union 
Council; Dr. Mike Wilson, Ph.D., MPH, National Director, 
Occupational and Environmental Health Program, BlueGreen 
Alliance; Ms. Pamela Nixon, President, People Concerned About 
Chemical Safety; and Ms. Kirsten Meskill, Director, Corporate 
Security, BASF. Witnesses expressed support for CFATS while 
also suggesting ways to improve the existing program by, for 
instance, strengthening cooperation with first responders, 
promoting best practices for chemical security, and empowering 
chemical facility workers to participate in security planning.
    Following that oversight, on June 13, 2019, Subcommittee 
Chairman Richmond introduced H.R. 3256, the Protecting and 
Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 
2019, which was marked up and passed by the Full Committee on 
June 19, 2019. Consistent with the recommendations from expert 
witnesses, the legislation included provisions that would have 
boosted coordination with first responders, empowered facility 
workers, and protected vulnerable frontline communities, among 
other security improvements. Ultimately, negotiations on the 
long-term reauthorization stalled in the Senate, and the 
program was again extended until July 23, 2020, and then for a 
period of three years by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and 
Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
    Further, the Subcommittee conducted rigorous oversight of 
CISA's efforts to secure ammonium nitrate (AN) and other so-
called ``precursor chemicals'' commonly used to make Improvised 
Explosive Devices (IEDs). Since 2007, the Department has 
neglected its statutory responsibility to issue a final rule 
``[regulating] the sale and transfer of [AN] . . . to prevent 
the misappropriation or use of [AN] in an act of terrorism.'' 
Unfortunately, DHS never stood up this regulatory program. 
Instead, DHS approached Congress nearly ten years later to 
request funding for a study on potential frameworks to control 
access to multiple IED precursor chemicals. In an effort to 
make some progress on this important national security issue, 
Congress appropriated funding for such a study on December 18, 
2015. In November 2017, the National Academies of Sciences 
issued its final report with recommendations for various 
voluntary and regulatory frameworks to control illicit access 
to IED precursor chemicals. Despite the release of the report, 
the Department has failed to propose a path forward, 
legislatively or otherwise.
    The Subcommittee has initiated numerous letters to the 
Department urging them to rectify this important security gap. 
Specifically, Chairman Thompson wrote to the Department on 
August 27, 2019, to inquire about the status of the 
Department's proposal to secure IED precursor chemicals. 
Chairman Thompson again wrote to Mr. Wolf on April 20, 2020, 
the anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing, asking why DHS 
has yet to release a comprehensive strategy to control the 
misuse of AN and other precursors. Most recently, the Chairman 
wrote to the Department on August 5, 2020, following the tragic 
explosions in Beirut that leveled parts of the city and killed 
hundreds of civilians as a result of unsecured and improperly 
stored AN.
    In addition to chemical security, the Subcommittee has also 
performed oversight of CISA's efforts to secure schools, houses 
of worship, and other ``soft targets'' from domestic terrorists 
and other threats. The Protective Security Advisor (PSA) 
program is a vital component of CISA's overall outreach and 
engagement with these nontraditional critical infrastructure 
owners and operators. However, CISA has historically struggled 
to deploy its limited cadre of PSAs strategically, and ensure 
they are able to engage with owners and operators evenly across 
all sectors. In response, the Subcommittee has encouraged CISA 
to take a more strategic approach to PSA outreach and, where 
possible, help make PSA resources available at scale.
    For instance, on February 6, 2020, the Subcommittee 
partnered with the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
Response, and Resiliency to hold a joint briefing for Members 
to learn more about SchoolSafety.gov, a clearinghouse of school 
security resources developed by CISA and interagency partners 
that offers security assessment tools, guided security 
planning, and other resources tailored to protect classrooms 
from active shooters and other threats. That month, the 
Committee marked up H.R. 5780, the Safe Communities Act of 
2020, directing CISA to develop a similar clearinghouse for 
cross-sector security resources, as well as develop and 
implement a strategy for PSA outreach and engagement. H.R. 5780 
passed the House on September 30, 2020. Further, the 
Subcommittee initiated a letter to CISA from the Chairman 
Thompson, then-Subcommittee Chairman Richmond, and Chairwoman 
Underwood, regarding a recent DHS Office of Inspector General 
report which found a number of flaws in how CISA managed PSA 
outreach to the Commercial Facilities sector, a broad sector 
that encompasses many ``soft targets'' that have recently been 
under heightened threats from active shooters and domestic 
terrorists.

                           ELECTION SECURITY

    Russian interference in the 2016 election was a direct, 
deliberate on our democracy. In September of 2019, then-Acting 
Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire told Congress 
that ``the greatest challenge that we do have is to make sure 
that we maintain the integrity of our election system. We know 
right now that there are foreign powers that are trying to get 
us to question the validity on whether or not . . . our 
elections are valid.'' Recognizing that secure elections are 
the bedrock of U.S. democracy, the Subcommittee worked to 
ensure the integrity and resilience of our election 
infrastructure and that the full range of Federal capabilities 
are brought to bear to support State and local election 
officials in the shared responsibility of election security.
    Foreign threats to election infrastructure are well 
documented. But officials across the intelligence community 
have recognized that foreign influence operations are among the 
most concerning threats to the integrity of elections, often 
taking the form of coordinated disinformation campaigns or 
hacking and releasing material about candidates. To explore the 
full range of threats to election infrastructure, on November 
19, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, ``The Road 
to 2020: Defending Against Election Interference.'' The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Retired General Frank 
Taylor, Former Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis, 
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Board Member, US 
CyberDome; the Honorable Richard Stengel, Former Under 
Secretary of State, Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, U.S. 
State Department; Matt Blaze, PhD, McDevitt Chair of Computer 
Science and Law, Georgetown University; and Ms. Ginny Badanes, 
Director, Strategic Projects, Defending Democracy Program, 
Microsoft. Members engaged witnesses on vulnerabilities to 
election infrastructure, online influence and disinformation 
campaigns, and protecting political and national campaigns from 
cyber-attacks.
    In early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic further complicated 
the secure administration of elections. To adhere to the public 
health community's social distancing recommendations, State and 
local election officials rapidly expanded vote-by-mail 
opportunities, drop box voting, and early voting, among other 
things. Regrettably, adversaries seized upon public confusion 
related to the expansion of voting opportunities to sow doubt 
into the integrity of expanded vote by mail and suppress voter 
turnout, and the President amplified that messaging. Moreover, 
the President made a series of statements suggesting he would 
deprive the United States Postal Service of much needed funding 
to restrict the ability of Americans to vote by mail. At the 
same time, the Postmaster General of the United States Postal 
Service implemented changes--which have since been suspended--
that threatened the timely delivery of ballots.
    To ensure that voters would not have to choose between 
protecting their health and casting a vote, on August 4, 2020 
the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, ``Secure, Safe, and 
Auditable: Protecting the Integrity of the 2020 Elections.'' 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. David Levine, 
Elections Integrity Fellow, Alliance for Securing Democracy, 
German Marshall Fund of the United States; Ms. Sylvia Albert, 
Director of Voting and Elections, Common Cause; Ms. Amber 
McReynolds, Chief Executive Officer, National Vote at Home 
Institute; and Mr. John Gilligan, President and Chief Executive 
Officer, Center for Internet Security, Inc. Members solicited 
testimony on the security of vote by mail and the need for 
additional Federal funding for election administration before 
the 2020 election.
    In October, with early voting already underway, Chairwoman 
Underwood raised concerns to both CISA and social media 
companies regarding the targeting of African American voters 
with election-related disinformation. On October 2, 2020, 
Chairwoman Underwood wrote to the Chief Executive Officers of 
Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to request information on the 
platforms' efforts to address disinformation campaigns aimed at 
intimidating, suppressing, or otherwise interfering with Black 
voter turnout.

                   SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

    The Subcommittee continued its oversight of S&T by 
evaluating both its budget requests and its record leveraging 
the capability of the private sector, particularly small 
businesses. For example, on April 2, 2019, the Subcommittee 
held a roundtable briefing on the Science and Technology 
Directorate's use of the Small Business Innovation Research 
program to develop solutions to homeland security challenges 
associated with spoofed phone calls. The following briefers 
presented: Mr. Andre Hentz, Deputy Under Secretary (Acting), 
Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland 
Security; Mr. Richard Shockey, Chair, SIP (Session Initiation 
Protocol) Forum, Shockey Consulting LLC; Mr. Mark D. Collier, 
Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Securelogix Corporation; Mr. 
Milind Borkar, Founder & CEO of Illuma Labs, Inc.; and Mr. Dani 
Charles, AnaVation, LLC.
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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Securing U.S. Surface Transportation from Cyber Attacks.'' 
        Joint with Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime 
        Security. February 26, 2019. (Serial No. 116-2)
``Securing Our Nation's Chemical Facilities: Stakeholders 
        Perspectives on Improving the CFATS Program.'' March 
        12, 2019. (Serial No. 116-6)
``Resourcing DHS' Cybersecurity and Innovation Missions: A 
        Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Request for the 
        Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and 
        the Science and Technology Directorate.'' April 30, 
        2019. (Serial No. 116-14)
``Growing and Diversifying the Cyber Talent Pipeline.'' May 21, 
        2019. (Serial No. 116-22)
``Cybersecurity Challenges for State and Local Governments: 
        Assessing How the Federal Government Can Help.'' June 
        25, 2019. (Serial No. 116-29)
``Preparing for the Future: An Assessment of Emerging Cyber 
        Threat.'' October 22, 2019. (Serial No. 116-44)
``The Road to 2020: Defending Against Election Interference.'' 
        November 19, 2019. (Serial No. 116-51)
``Resourcing DHS' Cybersecurity and Innovation Missions: A 
        Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Request for the 
        Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and 
        the Science and Technology Directorate.'' March 11, 
        2020. (Serial No. 116-68)
``Defending Against Future Cyberattacks: Evaluating the 
        Cyberspace Solarium Commission Recommendations.'' July 
        17, 2020. (Serial No. 116-79)
``Secure, Safe, and Auditable: Protecting the Integrity of the 
        2020 Elections.'' August 4, 2020. (Serial No. 116-81)

  Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
                         Response, and Recovery

Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey, 
             Chairman

Peter T. King, New York, Ranking Memberx Rose, New York
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    VACANT
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

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    During the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee on Emergency 
Preparedness, Response, and Recovery held 11 hearings, 
receiving testimony from 41 witnesses.

                   COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

    On March 10, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Community Perspectives on Coronavirus Preparedness 
and Response,'' to hear state and local health perspectives on 
the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Ron Klain, Former White House Ebola Response 
Coordinator (2014 2015); J. Nadine Gracia, MD, MSCE, Executive 
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Trust for America's 
Health; Christopher Neuwirth, MA, MEP, CBCP, CEM, Assistant 
Commissioner, Division of Public Health Infrastructure, 
Laboratories, and Emergency Preparedness, New Jersey Department 
of Health; and Thomas Dobbs, MD, MPH, State Health Officer, 
Mississippi State Department of Health.
    On April 16, 2020, Chairman Donald M. Payne, Jr. led a 
letter from Subcommittee Members to FEMA Administrator Peter T. 
Gaynor asking for an update on whether FEMA has the workforce 
to handle other natural disasters as well as a potential long-
term coronavirus threat. The letter asked about current FEMA 
staff and how many reservists could be called up in case there 
are other events that require federal assistance, such as a 
major hurricane or flood, given the forecasts that were 
published at the time accurately predicting a very intense 
disaster year.
    On June 26, 2020, Subcommittee Chairman Payne joined 
Chairwoman Torres Small of the Oversight, Management, and 
Accountability Subcommittee in sending a letter to the FEMA 
Administrator after reports that the Agency was coordinating 
the shipment of defective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 
to nursing homes around the country to protect against the 
spread of COVID-19. The letter asked for information on the 
amount of PPE shipped to nursing homes and what FEMA was doing 
to rectify any defective shipments reported by nursing homes.
    On July 10, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``Pandemic Response: Confronting the Unequal Impacts of COVID-
19,'' to learn more about health disparities and the COVID-19 
pandemic. The Subcommittee received testimony from Georges C. 
Benjamin, MD, Executive Director, American Public Health 
Association; Leana Wen, MD, Visiting Professor of Health Policy 
and Management, George Washington University Milken Institute 
School of Public Health; and Chauncia Willis, Co-Founder and 
Chief Executive Officer, Institute for Diversity and Inclusion 
in Emergency Management.
    On July 14, 2020, the Subcommittees on Emergency 
Preparedness, Response, and Recovery and Oversight, Management, 
and Accountability held a hearing entitled ``Federal and State 
Pandemic Supply Preparedness and Response'' to examine how the 
Federal government's contracting actions affected the COVID-19 
response on the front lines. The Subcommittees received 
testimony from the Honorable Craig Fugate, Senior Advisor, Blue 
Dot Strategies and Former Administrator, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency; Mr. Mark Ghilarducci, Director, Office of 
Emergency Services, Governor's Office, California; and Mr. 
Chris Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, U.S. 
Government Accountability Office.
    On August 25, 2020, Subcommittee Chairman Donald M. Payne, 
Jr. and other Members of the Subcommittee sent a letter to FEMA 
Administrator Peter T. Gaynor regarding the White House 
Memorandum ``Authorizing the Other Needs Assistance Program for 
Major Disaster Declarations Related to Coronavirus Disease 
2019'' issued August 8, 2020. This memorandum directed ``up to 
$44 billion from the DRF [Disaster Relief Fund] at the 
statutorily mandated 75 percent Federal cost share be made 
available for lost wages assistance to eligible claimants, to 
supplement State expenditures in providing these payments.'' 
The letter requested information for the Subcommittee to 
conduct oversight of this new unemployment assistance program 
including what type of technical assistance would be offered to 
states, how the program would be administered, and how the 
expenditures for the new program would affect FEMA's fund 
balance for other disaster response operations.

                     STATE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

    Today's threat environment is more diverse than ever, with 
hurricanes, wildfires, school shootings, vehicular attacks, and 
other events occurring more often, requiring a coordinated 
approach through all levels of government and outside groups. 
However, preparedness has not risen to match current risk. The 
Subcommittee examined the state of emergency management and how 
to improve preparedness to the threats facing the homeland.
    On March 13, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Improving the Federal Response: Perspectives on the State of 
Emergency Management'' to hear about the state of emergency 
management from witnesses representing state and local 
stakeholders and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 
workforce. The Subcommittee received testimony from Major Louis 
V. Bucchere, Commanding Officer, Emergency Management Section, 
New Jersey State Police; Steve Reaves, FEMA Local 4060 
President, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE); 
Martin ``Marty'' Senterfitt, Fire Deputy Chief & Director of 
Emergency Management, Monroe County, Florida; and James Waters, 
Chief, Counterterrorism, NYPD.
    On May 16, 2019, the Subcommittee held a briefing with 
private sector companies on their roles in disaster response. 
The Subcommittee received testimony from Bob Loeper, Vice 
President of Operations Support and Business Continuity/
Disaster Response, Fresenius Kidney Care; Stephanie Tennyson, 
Government Affairs Lead, One Concern; Jason Jackson, Senior 
Director of Emergency Management, Walmart; Mike Goss, General 
Manager-Social Innovation, Toyota; Allison Hiltz, Director for 
Evidence Based Practice, Geospiza; Penny Neferis, Director of 
Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Emergency Response, 
JetBlue Airways; Carrie Johnson, Director of Strategy & Policy-
FirstNet Program, with Jamie M. (``Mike'') Tan, Federal 
Regulatory and External Affairs, AT&T and Jeff Partin, 
Director of Corporate Security, The Home Depot.
    On December 4, 2019, the Subcommittee held a briefing on 
diversity in the emergency management workforce. The 
Subcommittee received testimony from Walter English, Deputy 
Emergency Management Coordinator and Planner, City of Fairfax, 
Virginia, and Director of Training and Education, Institute for 
Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management; Bryan Koon, 
Vice President of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 
IEM; Angelyn Spaulding Flowers, J.D., Ph.D., Professor and 
Program Coordinator, School of Urban Affairs, Social Science, 
and Social Work, University of the District of Columbia; Blythe 
Joy Patenaude, ABD, MBA, 1st VP/Acting Treasurer, International 
Network of Women in Emergency Management; and Charles D. Sharp, 
Cornell University Climate Fellow, Chairman Emeritus/CEO, Black 
Emergency Managers Association International.

                       IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

    Both domestic and international assessments have supported 
the science that greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans are 
accumulating in the atmosphere and increasing the acidity of 
the oceans. In 2018, the U.S. Global Change Research Program, a 
Federal program mandated by Congress to coordinate Federal 
climate research, published the second volume of the Fourth 
National Climate Assessment (NCA4). The NCA4 found that it is 
extremely likely that ``human activities, especially emissions 
of greenhouse gases, are the dominant cause of the observed 
warming since the mid-20th century. While record temperatures 
are one of the clearest results from climate change, scientists 
have also drawn connections to other weather events. The U.S. 
Global Change Research Program found that heavy precipitation 
events have been on the rise in most parts of the country since 
1901. Researchers from University of California-Berkley found 
that ``[d]roughts and famines, floods, wildfires, and other 
events caused at least in part by climate change lead to 
instability that extremist groups can take advantage of to 
create conflict.'' Parts of the world are already starting to 
see this dynamic play out, with implications for homeland 
security.
    On April 9, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Assessing the Homeland Security Impacts of a Changing 
Climate'' to hear about the effects of climate change and 
resulting extreme weather events on homeland security.
    The Subcommittee received testimony from Astrid Caldas, 
Ph.D., Senior Climate Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists; 
Timothy Manning, Former Deputy Administrator for Protection and 
National Preparedness, FEMA; Senior Advisor, Pacific Disaster 
Center; President and CEO, Berglind-Manning L.C.; Kristie 
Trousdale, MPH, Deputy Director, Children's Environmental 
Health Network; and Dan Eggleston, EFO, CFO, CMO, President and 
Chairman of the Board, International Association of Fire 
Chiefs.

                         CONTRACTING OVERSIGHT

    The 2017 hurricane season was unprecedented in terms of the 
magnitude and cost of the storms. All told, 25.8 million 
people--nearly one in every 10 Americans--were affected by 
Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, which struck Texas, 
Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands over a four-
week period in August and September 2017. FEMA experienced 
problems with all contracts during the initial response to and 
recovery from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Multiple 
contracts were canceled or delayed, jeopardizing survivors' 
access to critical goods and services.
    On May 9, 2019, the Subcommittees on Emergency 
Preparedness, Response, and Recovery and Oversight, Management, 
and Accountability held a hearing entitled ``FEMA Contracting: 
Reviewing Lessons Learned from Past Disasters to Improve 
Preparedness'' to examine past contracting failures and assess 
remaining challenges as FEMA prepares for future hurricane 
seasons. The Subcommittee received testimony from Mr. Brian 
Kamoie, Associate Administrator for Mission Support, Federal 
Emergency Management Agency; Ms. Marie Mak, Director, 
Contracting and National Security Acquisitions, Government 
Accountability Office; and Ms. Katherine Trimble, Deputy 
Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Department of Homeland 
Security Office of Inspector General.

                  HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA OVERSIGHT

    The catastrophic 2017 hurricane season resulted in record-
setting destruction and damage throughout Puerto Rico and the 
U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). FEMA's response in the face of the 
2017's destruction was inadequate. In its initial review of 
FEMA's performance in the 2017 hurricanes, GAO identified 
challenges the Agency had while conducting response activities 
in Puerto Rico and USVI, which included: a lack of Federal and 
state preparedness coordination; FEMA being unprepared to 
respond to a major disaster in a remote location; and FEMA 
struggling with workforce capacity.
    In addition to external criticism, FEMA also conducted an 
assessment of its response, ``2017 Hurricane Season FEMA After-
Action Report'' (AAR), which identified a number of 
shortcomings, including having inadequate staffing at FEMA for 
handling natural disasters, failing to understand the extent of 
the damage from Hurricane Maria, and a lack of commodity 
management to help disaster survivors.
    On June 19, 2019, the Subcommittee held a briefing on the 
use and application of FEMA's Public Assistance Alternative 
Procedures to give Members an opportunity to assess how the 
program is being used in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin 
Islands. The Subcommittee was briefed by Keith Turi, Assistant 
Administrator, Recovery Directorate, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
    On July 11, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Road to Recovery: Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands 
after Hurricanes Irma and Maria'' to examine the ongoing 
recovery in Puerto Rico and the USVI following the damage 
caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Omar J. Marrero, Esq., Executive Director, 
Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction, and Resilience 
(COR3), Puerto Rico; Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien, Director, 
Office of Disaster Recovery, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Chris P. 
Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, GAO.

                   PROTECTING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

    Natural disasters exacerbate the struggles of vulnerable 
populations. In a study conducted by George Washington 
University to determine the number of deaths from Hurricane 
Maria, the researchers found that of the 2,975 residents who 
died in Puerto Rico, the clear majority were those living in 
poverty and seniors--many of whom were likely residents with 
disabilities who faced deadly mobility barriers to safety.
    On July 23, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Protecting Every Citizen: Assessing Emergency Preparedness 
for Underserved Populations'' for Members to hear from 
researchers, emergency responders, and community groups 
regarding efforts to ensure the needs of underserved 
populations are planned for and met in emergency settings. 
During Panel I, the Subcommittee received testimony from Major 
Louis V. Bucchere, Commanding Officer, Emergency Management 
Section, New Jersey State Police; Kelly Boyd, Access and 
Functional Needs Planner, New Jersey Office of Emergency 
Management; Elizabeth Curda, Director, Education, Workforce and 
Income Security, U.S. Government Accountability Office; and 
Marcie Roth, Chief Executive Officer, Partnership for Inclusive 
Disaster Strategies. For Panel II, the Subcommittee received 
testimony from Dorian Herrell, Director, Office of Emergency 
Management and Homeland Security, City of Newark, New Jersey; 
Luke Koppisch, Deputy Director, Alliance Center for 
Independence (ACI); and Laurence Flint, MD, New Jersey Chapter 
Representative, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Disaster 
Preparedness Committee.

                            SCHOOL SECURITY

    Soft targets like schools and universities have long been a 
security concern and addressing whether educational 
institutions are adequately prepared to respond to and 
effectively manage large-scale emergencies continues to be a 
challenge for communities. Although Federal, state, and local 
preparedness efforts have improved in recent years, in 2016 the 
GAO found that while about half of school districts surveyed 
practiced emergency exercises with law enforcement every year, 
schools struggle to fund security priorities.
    In 2018, after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, 
the Federal government launched an effort to create a Federal 
school safety clearinghouse to help school staff, students, and 
teachers find the most up to date and relevant information when 
it comes to school safety--something advocates have said was 
difficult for schools to do in the past. The clearinghouse is 
housed at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 
and is a joint effort between DHS, the Department of Health and 
Human Services, the Department of Education, and the Department 
of Justice. Content covers the entire preparedness spectrum, 
from mitigation to recovery and includes topics such as school 
climate, mental health, physical security, and more.
    On September 26, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Engaging the Community: Perspectives on School 
Security'' to hear from state and stakeholder witnesses about 
school security and preparedness. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Lauren Hogg, Co-Founder, March for Our Lives; 
Parkland shooting survivor; Jared Maples, Director, New Jersey 
Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness; Kathy Martinez-
Prather, Director, Texas School Safety Center, Texas State 
University; and Max Schachter, Founder and CEO, Safe Schools 
for Alex.
    On February 6, 2020, before the clearinghouse website went 
public, the Department of Homeland Security briefed the 
Subcommittee and provided a demonstration of the website. The 
Committee was briefed by Lina Alathari, Ph.D., Chief, National 
Threat Assessment Center (NTAC), U.S. Secret Service; Brian 
Harrell, Assistant Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security; and Trent 
Frazier, Executive Director, Office of Academic Engagement, 
Department of Homeland Security.

                     BIOLOGICAL WEAPON PREPAREDNESS

    DHS is responsible for protecting Americans from threats 
posed by terrorist use of chemical, biological, radiological, 
and nuclear weapons. In December 2018, Congress passed the 
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-
387), which authorized the merger of the Domestic Nuclear 
Detection Office (DNDO) and the Office of Health Affairs (OHA) 
to form DHS's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) 
Office. Examining the progress of the newly formed CWMD Office 
is a priority for the Subcommittee.
    On March 27, 2019, the Subcommittee held a briefing on the 
CWMD Office. The Subcommittee received testimony from James 
``Jim'' McDonnell, Assistant Secretary, Office of Countering 
Weapons of Mass Destruction, Department of Homeland Security.
    On October 17, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Defending the Homeland from Bioterrorism: Are We 
Prepared?'' to hear from stakeholders about countering 
biological terrorism, the nation's level of preparedness, and 
the effectiveness of the CWMD Office. The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Asha George, DrPH, Executive Director of the 
Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense; Jennifer Rakeman, PhD, 
Assistant Commissioner and Director, Public Health Laboratory, 
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, NY; and 
Umair Shah, MD, MPH, Executive Director of Harris County Public 
Health, TX; Past-President of the National Association of 
County and City Health Officials.

                        DHS PREPAREDNESS GRANTS

    President Trump has consistently proposed significant 
funding cuts to DHS preparedness grant programs, including $900 
million in FY 2018 and FY 2019 respectively, and nearly $700 
million in FY 2020. If these funding cuts were enacted, it 
would threaten the effectiveness of important grant programs 
like the Department's premier suite of grant programs, the 
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). HSGP is comprised of 
the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP), the Urban 
Area Security Initiative (UASI), and Operation Stonegarden, all 
primarily relied upon by states and jurisdictions to build and 
maintain the capabilities used to make and keep this country 
safe. HSGP also includes the Nonprofit Security Grant Program 
(NSGP), a carveout of both SHSP and UASI that is reserved for 
nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist attacks. Without 
robust, dedicated funding, already tight state and 
jurisdictional budgets will not be able to adequately fund 
efforts necessary to prepare for, respond to, recover from, or 
mitigate against ever-evolving homeland security threats.
    To examine this issue, on January 9, 2020, the Subcommittee 
held a hearing entitled, ``Understanding the Importance of DHS 
Preparedness Grants: Perspectives from the Field.'' The 
Subcommittee heard from stakeholders about how the 
Administration's proposed funding cuts to DHS preparedness 
grant programs would impact state and jurisdictional homeland 
security postures, assess state and jurisdictional use of DHS 
preparedness grants, and gauge the challenges associated with 
the Department's administration of DHS preparedness grant 
programs. The Subcommittee received testimony from W. Greg 
Kierce, Director, Jersey City Office of Emergency Management 
and Homeland Security; Michael Sprayberry, Director, North 
Carolina Emergency Management, Office of Recovery and 
Resiliency; Michael G. Masters, National Director and CEO, 
Secure Communities Network; and John J. Miller, Deputy 
Commissioner, Intelligence and Counterterrorism, New York City 
Police Department.

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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Improving the Federal Response: Perspectives on the State of 
        Emergency Management.'' March 13, 2019. (Serial No. 
        116-7)
``Assessing the Homeland Security Impacts of a Changing 
        Climate.'' April 9, 2019. (Serial No. 116-12)
``FEMA Contracting: Reviewing Lessons Learned from Past 
        Disasters to Improve Preparedness.'' May 9, 2019. 
        (Serial No. 116-18)
``Road to Recovery: Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands 
        after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.'' July 11, 2019. 
        (Serial No. 116-32)
``Protecting Every Citizen: Assessing Emergency Preparedness 
        for Underserved Populations.'' July 23, 2019. (Serial 
        No. 116-33)
``Engaging the Community: Perspectives on School Security.'' 
        September 26, 2019. (Serial No. 116-38)
``Defending the Homeland from Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared?'' 
        October 17, 2019 (Serial No. 116-42)
``Understanding the Importance of DHS Preparedness Grants: 
        Perspectives from the Field.'' January 9, 2020. (Serial 
        No. 116-54)
``Community Perspectives on Coronavirus Preparedness and 
        Response.'' March 10, 2020. (Serial No. 116-66)
``Pandemic Response: Confronting the Unequal Impacts of COVID-
        19.'' July 10, 2020. (Serial No. 116-74)
``Reviewing Federal and State Pandemic Supply Preparedness and 
        Response.'' July 14, 2020 (Serial No. 116-76)

     Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and 
                            Counterterrorism

   Max Rose, New York, Chairman

Mark Walker, North Carolina, Ranking Member Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Mark Green, Tennessee                Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

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    During the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee on held 10 
hearings, receiving testimony from 36 witnesses.
    The Subcommittee focused on several critical nationwide and 
global counterterrorism and intelligence issues, including 
oversight of the nexus between social media and violent 
extremism; the rise in domestic terrorism; the growth of 
transnational white supremacist extremism; and oversight of the 
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence & 
Analysis (I&A).

                   SOCIAL MEDIA AND HOMELAND SECURITY

    Throughout the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee on 
Intelligence and Counterterrorism focused on the exploitation 
of social media by terrorists and other violent extremists. The 
Subcommittee conducted hearings, held briefings, and convened 
meetings to gather information on current and emerging threats 
associated with this topic.
    On April 10, 2019, after a Full Committee briefing from 
founding members of the Global Internet Forum to Counter 
Terrorism (GIFCT) in which representatives failed to answer 
questions about resourcing and personnel dedicated to 
countering terrorism on their respective platforms, 
Subcommittee Chairman Max Rose led a letter with Majority 
Subcommittee Members Sheila Jackson Lee, James Langevin, and 
Elissa Slotkin, requesting additional information on the 
companies' annual budgets for counterterrorism programs and 
staffing for such programs in order to determine the founding 
GIFCT members' commitment to containing and combatting 
terrorists and associated content online.
    In the following months, Chairman Rose met with 
representatives from Microsoft, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube 
to discuss their responses to the April 10, 2019 letter as well 
as each company's counterterrorism efforts and collaboration 
with other industry partners and the GIFCT.
    On June 25, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Artificial Intelligence and Counterterrorism: Possibilities 
and Limitations.'' The Subcommittee heard testimony from Dr. 
Ben Buchanan, Assistant Teaching Professor, Georgetown 
University, Senior Faculty Fellow, Center for Security and 
Emerging Technology, Mortara Center; Mr. Alex Stamos, Adjunct 
Professor, Freeman Spogli Institute, Program Director, Stanford 
Internet Observatory, Encina Hall; and Mr. Julian Sanchez, 
Senior Fellow, Cato Institute. This hearing provided the 
technical foundation for a Full Committee Hearing the following 
day on social media companies' efforts to counter online 
terrorist content and misinformation.
    On July 24, 2019, at Chairman Rose's direction, Committee 
Majority staff traveled to Menlo Park, California, to attend 
the annual meeting of the GIFCT. Staff were able to meet with 
counterterrorism policy leadership from Facebook, Twitter, 
Google, and other companies to learn more about these 
companies' efforts and to share Chairman Rose's priorities 
regarding combatting terrorist exploitation of social media 
platforms.
    On September 23, 2019, representatives of the GIFCT 
announced their intentions for the Forum to become an 
independent organization. On December 11, 2019, the GIFCT 
formally registered as an independent 501(c)(3). These 
developments came on the heels of months of pressure by 
Chairman Rose regarding the need for the GIFCT founding 
companies to take their counterterrorism efforts more seriously 
by adequately funding GIFCT efforts and designating full-time 
staff to the organization.
    Based on this oversight, on November 21, 2019, Chairman 
Rose introduced H.R. 5209, the ``Raising the Bar Act.'' H.R. 
5209 establishes an exercise program in which online terrorist 
content is flagged for social media companies to help test the 
efficacy of companies' practices to address such content on 
their platforms within 24 hours. Social media companies are 
then rated on their performance in each exercise by an 
independent institution, selected by the Department of Homeland 
Security.
    On March 4, 2020, Chairman Rose met with Facebook's Policy 
Director on Counterterrorism and Dangerous Organizations, Brian 
Fishman to discuss edits to the Raising the Bar Act in addition 
to updates regarding the status of the GIFCT's hiring of an 
Executive Director and next steps for the organization to be 
successful.
    On March 11, 2020, Chairman Rose met with representatives 
from the founding members of the GIFCT to discuss edits to the 
Raising the Bar Act in addition to updates regarding the status 
of the GIFCT's hiring of an Executive Director and next steps 
for the organization to be successful.
    On June 23, 2020, Chairman Rose sent a letter to the newly 
announced GIFCT Executive Director, Nicholas Rasmussen, 
congratulating him on his new endeavor, in addition to next 
steps for the organization to be successful--including 
prioritizing the creation of an exercise program such as that 
detailed in the Raising the Bar Act.
    On September 21, 2020, Chairman Rose met with GIFCT 
Executive Director, Nicholas Rasmussen, on issues detailed in 
the Chairman's June 23 letter. Mr. Rasmussen provided the 
Chairman with updates regarding the GIFCT.
    On October 16, 2020, Chairman Rose set a letter to the 
GIFCT Operating Board reiterating his priorities for the growth 
and strengthening of the GIFCT.

                            COUNTERTERRORISM

    Throughout the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee on 
Intelligence and Counterterrorism focused on counterterrorism 
efforts including the rise of anti-Semitic domestic terrorism, 
emerging threats such as militia extremists and anti-government 
movements, international terrorism, and the rising threat from 
violent transnational white supremacy. Members and staff 
conducted hearings and briefings to gather information on 
current and future threats associated with domestic extremist 
movements and foreign terrorist organizations.

                    Anti-Semitic Domestic Terrorism

    On January 9, 2020, following a series of antisemitic 
attacks in New York and New Jersey, the Members of the 
Subcommittee received a briefing about the rise in domestic 
terrorism motivated by anti-Semitism. The Members were briefed 
by major Jewish organizations including Anti-Defamation League 
(ADL); American Jewish Committee (AJC); Secure Community 
Network; and the Wiesenthal Center. Briefers highlighted the 
need for an expanded Foreign Terrorist Organization list to 
include global white supremacist extremist groups, the 
importance of sufficient funding for Non-Profit Security 
Grants, increased intelligence sharing with State, Local, 
Territorial and Tribal law enforcement on these threats, and 
political will to tackle the problem. In addition to the policy 
recommendations, this briefing provided Members with additional 
background on the scope of the threat in advance of a two-part 
hearing to better understand what more the federal government 
can do to help counter acts of anti-Semitism in communities 
across the country.
    On January 15, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-Semitic Domestic 
Terrorism.'' The Subcommittee heard testimony from Mr. Jonathan 
Greenblatt, CEO, ADL; Mr. Nathan Diament, Executive Director, 
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America; Mr. Eugene 
Kontorovich, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law School, 
George Mason University; Mr. Clifford D. May, Founder and 
President, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies; Mr. John 
Miller, Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence & 
Counterterrorism, New York City Police Department; General John 
R. Allen, USMC, Ret., Co-Chair, HSAC Subcommittee for the 
Prevention of Targeted Violence Against Faith-Based 
Organizations, President, Brookings Institution; and Mr. Paul 
Goldenberg, Co-Chair, HSAC Subcommittee for the Prevention of 
Targeted Violence Against Faith-Based Organizations, Chairman 
and President, Cardinal Point Strategies.
    On February 26, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-Semitic Domestic 
Terrorism, Part II.'' The Subcommittee heard testimony from Ms. 
Elizabeth Neumann, Assistant Secretary, Threat Prevention and 
Security Policy, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Brian Harrell, Assistant 
Director, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity and 
Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security; Ms. Jill Sanborn, Assistant Director, 
Counterterrorism Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation.
    During the first hearing, witnesses and Members highlighted 
the duty of the Federal government to respond to the rise in 
anti-Semitic domestic terrorism and the broader rise of white 
supremacist extremist violence. Stakeholder groups and experts 
spoke to how anti-Semitic violence in the United States is 
often linked to transnational networks of terror and hate, 
including global networks of white supremacist extremists in 
Europe and elsewhere. The hearing addressed how anti-Semitic 
violence is often linked to vitriolic discourse online.
    During the second hearing, government witnesses were 
encouraged to create meaningful and respectful partnerships 
with Jewish community organizations. Mindful of limitations 
established by the First Amendment, Members encouraged 
government witnesses to pressure social media companies to 
prioritize the removal of terrorist content, including violent 
anti-Semitic content and white supremacist extremist content, 
in order to help prevent online hate from metastasizing into 
real-life violence.
    During both hearings, Members emphasized that the federal 
government must prioritize understanding these domestic and 
international networks to more effectively prevent violence 
linked to such extremists in the Homeland.
    The two-part hearing series demonstrated that Congress has 
an important role to play in raising awareness about and 
encouraging federal agencies to respond comprehensively to 
domestic terrorism, including that inspired by anti-Semitism. 
It also underscored that addressing the rise in anti-Semitic 
domestic terrorism requires a whole-of-society approach.

                  Emerging Domestic Terrorism Threats

    During the spring of 2020, media reporting and intelligence 
bulletins started identifying threats and acts of violence from 
a range of violent anti-government actors, movements, and 
organizations, highlighting violent militia extremists and 
accelerationists, including the Boogaloo movement.
    On July 16, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Assessing the Threat from Accelerationists and Militia 
Extremists.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from Ms. JJ 
MacNab, Fellow, Program on Extremism, The George Washington 
University; Heidi Beirich, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Executive Vice 
President, Global Project Against Hate and Extremism; and Mr. 
John Donohue, Fellow, Miller Center for Community Protection 
and Resiliency, Rutgers University, Former Chief of Strategic 
Initiatives at New York City Police Department.
    Throughout the hearing, witnesses underscored that some of 
these extremist movements stem from ideologies that are decades 
old, whereas others are relatively new. They also explained how 
the threats themselves range from decentralized and leaderless 
networks to more structured groups. Witnesses made clear that 
anti-government extremism was one of the most prominent threads 
of the groups and movements. Dr. Beirich highlighted the 
overlap with anti-immigrant, anti-Semitic, anti-Black, anti-
Muslim ideologies as well, often bringing extremists into 
common cause with white supremacists. Witnesses identified the 
challenges facing law enforcement due to the decentralized 
structure of these extremist movements and their use of digital 
tools. Witnesses made clear that given the emphasis these 
groups and movements place on their online interactions, this 
problem can only be solved by coordinating with and additional 
action from social media platforms.

           Transnational Violent White Supremacist Extremists

    During the 116th Congress, Subcommittee Chairman Rose 
spearheaded oversight and legislative efforts concerning 
transnational white supremacist extremists. This 
oversightcontributed to the U.S. Department of State's 
designation of the Russian Imperial Movement and three of its 
leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorist entities--the 
first such designation of a white supremacist group.
    On September 18, 2019, the Subcommittee held a joint 
hearing with the Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, 
and International Terrorism of the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
entitled ``Meeting the Challenge of White Nationalist Terrorism 
at Home and Abroad.'' The Subcommittee heard testimony from 
Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Ph.D., Director, International Training 
and Education Program, School of Education, American 
University; Mr. Christian Picciolini, Founder, Free Radicals 
Project, Author; and Sharon Nazarian, Ph.D., Senior Vice 
President, International Affairs, ADL.
    The hearing highlighted the international dynamics of the 
white nationalist terrorist movement and the threats its 
adherents in the United States pose to the homeland at a time 
when these threats are growing, exemplified by terrorist 
attacks in El Paso, TX, Christchurch, New Zealand, and Poway, 
CA. The terrorists identified as responsible for these attacks 
drew inspiration from one another and from other white 
nationalist attacks in the United States and abroad. The 
hearing explored the connections between the domestic and 
international white nationalist terrorist networks and 
discussed the ideology, motivations, uses of technology, as 
well as radicalization and de-radicalization processes of white 
nationalist terrorists to better inform future policy.
    On November 13, 2019, the Subcommittee held a briefing on 
violent white supremacist extremist groups by representatives 
of the Soufan Center. This briefing was a follow-up from 
testimony by Mr. Soufan at the Full Committee hearing entitled 
``Global Terrorism: Threats to the Homeland, Part I.'' During 
the briefing, Members explored the granular threats from 
violent white supremacist extremists in the U.S. and abroad as 
well as how these terrorists draw inspiration from one another. 
The Soufan Center representatives focused on the transnational 
networks of white supremacist extremists showcasing ties 
between groups or organizations identified as violent white 
supremacist extremists and domestic individuals and groups. 
They also discussed specific acts of violence committed by such 
individuals/groups and cases in which U.S. nationals that have 
traveled to Ukraine in furtherance of such movements. The 
briefing underscored the similarities between transnational 
white supremacist movements and jihadist groups and the need to 
apply existing counterterrorism policies or practices to 
counter such groups, including by expanding the Foreign 
Terrorist Organization (FTO) list to include white supremacist 
groups.
    Based on previous oversight and other activities, on 
January 30, 2019 Chairman Rose introduced H.R. 5736, the 
``Transnational White Supremacist Extremism Review Act.'' 
Through the Chairman's oversight, a common theme that emerged 
was the need for law enforcement officials at all levels to be 
better informed of the transnational white supremacist threat. 
H.R. 5736 requires the Department of Homeland Security Office 
of Intelligence & Analysis to conduct an assessment on threats 
posed by foreign violent white supremacist extremist groups. 
The bill also authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to 
share these materials with online platforms, upon request, in 
order to help platforms identify content--such as symbols, 
flags, and references--used by foreign white supremacist 
extremist groups. Importantly, the bill builds in strong 
protections for civil rights, civil liberties, and privacy, 
including a blanket prohibition of the release of the personal 
information of any person or group engaged in constitutionally 
protected conduct in the United States. This bill was endorsed 
by ADL and Blue Dog Coalition. The legislation, as amended, 
advanced out of Committee by voice vote on February 12, 2020, 
and passed the House of Representatives on September 30, 2020.

                Preventing Terrorist Travel to the U.S.

    On March 7, 2019, the Subcommittee on Intelligence and 
Counterterrorism and the Subcommittee on Border Security, 
Facilitation, and Operations hosted a Classified Member-only 
briefing with representatives from the U.S. Government 
Accountability Office on preventing terrorist travel to the 
U.S.
    Following the briefing, on April 2, 2019, the Subcommittee 
held a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Border Security, 
Facilitation, and Operations, entitled ``Supporting a Fact-
Based Approach to Preventing Terrorist Travel to the United 
States.'' The Subcommittees received testimony from Mr. Donald 
Conroy, Director, National Targeting Center--Passenger 
Operations, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection; Mr. Monte B. Hawkins, Director, National Vetting 
Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and Ms. Rebecca 
Gambler, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, U.S. 
Government Accountability Office. The hearing provided Members 
a fact-based overview of the threat landscape and debunked 
common misconceptions about the relevant processes and programs 
concerning preventing terrorist travel.

                   Local Efforts to Counter Terrorism

    On May 6, 2019, the Subcommittee held a field hearing in 
New York entitled, ``Local Efforts to Counter the Terror Threat 
in New York City: A Retrospective and a Roadmap.'' Testimony 
was heard from Mr. John J. Miller, Deputy Commissioner, 
Intelligence & Counterterrorism, New York City Police 
Department; Mr. Thomas Currao, Chief of Counterterrorism, Fire 
Department of the City of New York; and Mr. Edward T. Cetnar, 
Superintendent of Police, Director of Public Safety, Port 
Authority of New York and New Jersey. In advance of the 20th 
anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, this 
hearing examined the holistic threats faced by New York City 
and local agencies' efforts to counter them.
    After the release of several intelligence assessments on 
the threat of ghost guns by criminal actors and terrorists, on 
June 10, 2019, Chairman Rose introduced H.R. 2621, the 
``Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists'' Use of Ghost 
Guns Act.'' H.R. 2621 requires the Department of Homeland 
Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) to develop 
and disseminate an annual terrorism threat assessment regarding 
the availability of ghost guns in furtherance of an act of 
terrorism and share this assessment with state, local, and 
tribal law enforcement officials. H.R.2621 passed Committee by 
voice vote on May 15, 2019. Underscoring the bipartisan 
interest and seriousness of the threat, a version of H.R. 2621 
was included in the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act as 
Section 5716 and signed into law on December 20, 2019. DHS 
disseminated the assessment on October 16, 2020.

                           ISIS and Al Qaeda

    On June 24, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled 
``Examining the Threat from ISIS and Al Qaeda.'' The 
Subcommittee heard testimony from Mr. Michael Morell, Private 
Citizen, Former Acting & Deputy Director, Central Intelligence 
Agency (CIA); Former Ambassador Tina Kaidanow, Former Acting 
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, 
Former Coordinator for Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of 
State; and Mr. Thomas Joscelyn, Senior Fellow, Foundation for 
Defense of Democracies.
    While ISIS and Al Qaeda (AQ) have been dealt significant 
battlefield losses over the last ten years, the witnesses 
described how the groups still have a desire to carry out and 
inspire violence across the globe, including in the United 
States. The witnesses cited several examples of the groups' 
branches that operate in regions across the globe in addition 
to a Saudi soldier who was in contact with an AQ affiliate in 
Yemen prior to carrying out an attack that killed three people 
at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. The witnesses also 
discussed the threat posed by the emergence of the Taliban as a 
political party in Afghanistan and the peace deal currently 
being negotiated between the Taliban and the Afghan government.

                         INTELLIGENCE OVERSIGHT

    On October 15, 2020, Chairman Rose toured DHS' National 
Operations Coordination (NOC) and meet with Office of 
Operations Coordination (OPS) Director Christopher Tomney.
    During the Coronavirus outbreak, the Subcommittee continued 
its work to ensure that DHS programs for sharing intelligence 
were not disrupted during the coronavirus pandemic. Through its 
oversight, the Subcommittee found that State actors like China 
concealed essential information related to coronavirus and 
actively spread disinformation.
    On March 18, 2020, Chairman Max Rose wrote to DHS' I&A and 
Office of Operations Coordination to urge the Department to 
ensure that information sharing programs would not be disrupted 
by the pandemic.
    On March 24, 2020, Chairman Thompson and Chairman Rose 
wrote to DHS requesting details of the Department's plans to 
prevent extremists from exploiting the pandemic to spread 
disinformation and commit acts of violence.
    On April 29, 2020, Chairman Thompson and Chairman Rose 
wrote to DHS seeking documents and information explaining 
whether and how DHS utilized and disseminated pandemic-related 
intelligence in late 2019 and early 2020 to inform operational 
changes intended to prepare for the possible consequences of 
the spread of coronavirus.
    On May 13, 2020, Chairman Rose and Ranking Member Mark 
Walker wrote to DHS I&A seeking information on ongoing efforts 
to combat disruptive and harmful actions by China intended to 
exploit the pandemic.
    Over the course of 2020, DHS engaged in law enforcement and 
intelligence operations in several cities that negatively 
impacted Americans' ability to engage in constitutionally 
protected protest activity. DHS' execution of these operations 
has undermined the Department's reputation as a partner to 
state and local law enforcement. Based on previous oversight 
and other activities, on August 3, 2020, Chairman Thompson and 
Chairman Rose introduced H.R. 7984, the Strengthening Oversight 
of DHS Intelligence Act, to bolster privacy, civil liberties, 
and civil rights protections with respect to the activities of 
DHS' I&A arm. Press reporting and whistleblower complaints 
alleged serious misconduct within I&A regarding the violation 
of Americans' civil rights, civil liberties, and constitutional 
rights. H.R. 7984 requires DHS I&A products to be vetted by the 
DHS Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) to ensure 
they do not violate constitutional and other legal protections. 
The legislation also codifies a requirement for CRCL to provide 
training to senior DHS intelligence personnel on civil rights 
and civil liberties protections.

                             OPIOID CRISIS

    On July 25, 2019, the Subcommittee held a joint hearing 
with the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and 
Operations entitled ``Homeland Security Implications of the 
Opioid Crisis.'' The Subcommittee heard testimony from Ms. 
Sondra McCauley, Assistant Inspector General for Audits, U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General; 
Ms. Bridget G. Brennan, Special Narcotics Prosecutor, City of 
New York, Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor; Bryce 
Pardo, Ph.D., Associate Policy Researcher, RAND Corporation; 
and Mr. James Edward Hinson, Jr., Deputy Chief, Greensboro 
Police Department, Investigative Bureau Commander.
    On August 27, 2019, the Chairman Rose toured the John F. 
Kennedy Airport International Mail Facility with bipartisan 
Committee Members. The Chairman received updates on the status 
of recommendations provided by the Office of Inspector General 
to Customs and Border Protection concerning a recent audit of 
the facility, a topic of concern at the July 25, 2019 hearing. 
On May 29, 2020, Chairman Rose and Border Security, 
Facilitation, and Operations Chairwoman Rice sent a letter to 
the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), The Port 
Authority of New York and New Jersey, the U.S. Customs and 
Border Protection, and the U.S. Postal Service, concerned by 
the prolonged timeline for construction of the new laboratory 
at the John F. Kennedy International Mail Facility.

                      ADDRESSING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

    On October 28, 2019, the Subcommittee held a field hearing 
in Greensboro, North Carolina entitled ``Tackling Human 
Trafficking: Assessing Federal, State and Local Information 
Sharing Efforts.'' The Subcommittee heard from Ms. Christine 
Shaw Long, Executive Director, North Carolina Human Trafficking 
Commission, North Carolina Judicial Branch; Mr. Ronnie A. 
Martinez, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security 
Investigations, Charlotte Field Office, U.S. Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. Carl 
L. Wall, II, Special Agent in Charge, Human Trafficking Unit, 
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation; and Ms. Aundrea 
Azelton, Chief Deputy, Sheriff Office, Randolph County, North 
Carolina. Witnesses focused on information sharing efforts and 
collaboration between several entities at the Federal, State, 
and local levels to combat human trafficking.

                          COUNTERINTELLIGENCE

    On March 12, 2020, the Subcommittee was briefed by DHS 
regarding the Department's counterintelligence work to secure 
U.S. academic and scientific communities. According to the 
Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), ``U.S. academic and 
scientific communities have increasingly become common targets 
of hostile foreign government efforts to undermine our national 
security. Foreign intelligence agents and non-traditional 
collectors are taking advantage of our open and collaborative 
academic environment.'' Information provided led to follow-on 
briefings with the academic community and discussions with U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement on their work to combat the 
problem.

                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Supporting a Fact-Based Approach to Preventing Terrorist 
        Travel to the United States.'' April 2, 2019. Joint 
        with the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, 
        and Operations. (Serial No. 116-9)
``Local Efforts to Counter the Terror Threat in New York City: 
        A Retrospective and a Roadmap.'' May 6, 2019. (Serial 
        No. 116-16)
``Artificial Intelligence and Counterterrorism: Possibilities 
        and Limitations.'' June 25, 2019. (Serial No. 116-28)
``Homeland Security Implications of the Opioid Crisis.'' July 
        25, 2019. Joint with the Subcommittee on Border 
        Security, Facilitation, and Operations. (Serial No. 
        116-34)
``Meeting the Challenge of White Nationalist Terrorism at Home 
        and Abroad.'' Joint with the Subcommittee on Middle 
        East, North Africa, and International Terrorism of the 
        Committee on Foreign Affairs. September 18, 2019. 
        (Serial No. 116-36)
``Tackling Human Trafficking: Assessing Federal, State and 
        Local Information Sharing Efforts.'' October 28, 2019. 
        (Serial No. 116-45)
``Confronting the Rise in Anti-Semitic Domestic Terrorism.'' 
        January 15, 2020. (Serial No. 116-58)
``Confronting the Rise in Anti-Semitic Domestic Terrorism, Part 
        II.'' February 26, 2020. (Serial No. 116-61)
``Examining the Threat from ISIS and Al Qaeda.'' June 24, 2020. 
        (Serial No. 116-72)
``Assessing the Threat from Accelerationists and Militia 
        Extremists.'' July 16, 2020. (Serial No. 116-78)

Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and 
                             Accountability

Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico, 
            Chairwoman

Dan Crenshaw, Texas, Ranking Member  Dina Titus, Nevada
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

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    During the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee on Oversight, 
Management, and Accountability held 12 hearings, receiving 
testimony from 38 witnesses.
    The Subcommittee conducted oversight of the Department of 
Homeland Security's (DHS) functions essential to the Department 
effectively and efficiently fulfilling its critical missions 
while supporting the men and women who execute those missions. 
Accordingly, the Subcommittee focused on the foundation upon 
which all of DHS's missions rest, a workforce of over 240,000 
employees, by identifying solutions to challenges with 
recruitment and retention, low morale, and lack of diversity. 
In addition to addressing issues that directly affected the DHS 
workforce, the Subcommittee examined vital DHS headquarters 
functions, including oversight of major acquisition programs 
and procurement and contracting practices; policy development 
and coordination across the Department; and inclusion of 
privacy and civil rights and civil liberties considerations 
when implementing new programs.

                        HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

    DHS is the third largest Department in the Federal 
government with over 240,000 employees. The Department requires 
an adequate, prepared, and well-equipped workforce to carry out 
its critical mission. However, DHS has struggled to hire and 
retain personnel and has suffered from persistently low 
employee morale.
    On March 7, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``CBP Workforce Challenges: Exploring Solutions to Address 
Recruitment and Retention.'' The Subcommittee examined the 
challenges U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) faces with 
recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified law enforcement 
personnel. The hearing highlighted a contract CBP awarded to 
assist in the recruitment and hiring of new agents and officers 
that resulted in a minimal number of new hires. CBP terminated 
the contract the following month.
    On January 14, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Seventeen Years Later: Why is Morale at DHS Still 
Low.'' Members discussed why morale at the Department has 
remained low since its inception in 2003, the actions taken to 
improve employee morale, and further efforts needed to address 
low morale.
    On February 27, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce to Meet 
the Homeland Security Mission.'' Subcommittee Members 
acknowledged the progress DHS has made increasing the 
representation of minorities and women across the Department 
but discussed the challenges with increasing such 
representation among the Department's senior leaders.
    On June 16, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``Business as Usual? Assessing How DHS Can Resume Operations 
Safely.'' The Subcommittee examined how DHS adjusted its 
operations in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the 
steps the Department and its components needed to take to 
resume operations in a way that protected the health and safety 
of its employees and the public.
    During a Subcommittee Member Briefing with the Director of 
the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) on July 6, 
2020, Members discussed the impact of a three-month suspension 
of in-person trainings in response to the coronavirus and 
FLETC's plans to protect the health and safety of its students, 
teachers, and staff when it resumed trainings.

           ACQUISITION, PROCUREMENT, AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

    DHS spends hundreds of billions of dollars each year to 
obtain goods and services to support the various mission sets 
across the Department. The goods and services obtained allow, 
for example, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to 
deploy relief supplies to disaster areas. However, FEMA has had 
longstanding contracting challenges, including inadequate use 
of advance contracts, and insufficient oversight of contracts 
awarded by state and local governments. These challenges were 
accentuated during the unprecedented and devastating 2017 
hurricane season.
    In response, on May 9, 2019, the Subcommittee held a joint 
hearing with the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, 
Response, and Recovery entitled, ``FEMA Contracting: Reviewing 
Lessons Learned from Past Disasters to Improve Preparedness.'' 
The Subcommittees examined past contracting failures and 
assessed remaining challenges to better prepare the nation to 
respond to future natural disasters. FEMA continued to 
experience contracting challenges when it was appointed lead of 
the federal response effort to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
    On July 14, 2020, the Subcommittee held a joint hearing 
with the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Recovery entitled, ``Reviewing Federal and State Pandemic 
Supply Preparedness and Response.'' The Subcommittee discussed 
the difficulties FEMA faced in procuring personal protective 
equipment and other supplies from reliable sources and 
distributing supplies to states to address critical shortages.
    CBP operates 110 land Ports of Entry (POEs), consisting of 
a total of 167 land border crossings--120 along the northern 
border and 47 along the southern border. As part of its capital 
planning process, CBP is responsible for identifying land POE 
infrastructure needs and prioritizing projects. In order to 
learn more about the practical implications of CBP's needs at 
the border, the Subcommittee conducted a Member site visit to 
the Santa Teresa Port of Entry, in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on 
December 2, 2019. During the visit, Members witnessed how a 
malfunctioning scanner machine slowed vehicle traffic as the 
vehicle inspections had to be conducted by K-9 units. Members 
also learned about how the construction of a larger lane would 
be critical to facilitating international commerce by making it 
easier for trucks carrying wind power blades to pass through.
    Immediately following the site visit, the Subcommittee held 
a field hearing, entitled ``Promoting Safe and Efficient Travel 
and Trade at America's Land Ports of Entry,'' during which 
Members heard testimony from government and business officials 
about how technologies that speed up the border crossing 
process impact the local and regional economy.

                 SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION AND INTEGRATION

    Since 2003, when DHS was established by the merging of 22 
different agencies, the Department has struggled to modernize 
and integrate its systems, including financial management and 
human capital systems. Several projects pursued by the 
Department since its inception have a history of delays and 
cost overruns and failed to deliver the intended capability. 
For example, DHS wasted tens of millions of dollars on various 
iterations of its Financial Systems Modernization (FSM) program 
and has yet to modernize most of its financial systems. 
Additionally, DHS initiated the Human Resources Information 
Technology (HRIT) investment to consolidate, integrate, and 
modernize the Department's human resources information 
technology infrastructure. However, both the Office of 
Inspector General and Government Accountability Office found 
limited progress had been made. On April 3, 2019, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``Ensuring Effective and 
Efficient Operations: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 DHS 
Management Directorate Budget Request'' to question DHS's 
budget request for these programs.

                  POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION

    The policies and strategies implemented by the DHS are 
integral to its ability to successfully carry out its varying 
mission sets. DHS is also responsible for developing and 
coordinating policies for key issues across the Federal 
government. For example, DHS is the lead for ensuring 
continuity of operations preparedness across the Executive 
Branch. Continuity of operations is a Federal initiative, 
required by presidential directive, to ensure agencies are able 
to continue performing their essential functions during any and 
all hazards, including public health emergencies such as 
pandemics. To enable the Committee to understand the extent to 
which DHS was prepared to continue its essential functions in 
response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Subcommittee 
sent letters to DHS on April 16, 2020 and June 1, 2020 
requesting copies of continuity of operations plans and other 
related information for the Department and its components. To 
date, DHS has failed to provide all of the requested documents.

          DEPARTMENTAL WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE, AND MISMANAGEMENT

    DHS's mission to secure the nation from many threats 
requires it to operate in a dynamic environment, which can 
increase the risk of waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement of 
Federal funds. On January 13, 2019, the Subcommittee requested 
that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) review DHS's 
use of non-competitive contracts due to an unusual and 
compelling urgency, which has increased over fivefold from $52 
million in 2014 to $349 million in 2018. While use of these 
types of contracts may be critical to helping DHS accomplish 
certain missions related to responding to natural disasters or 
immigration needs, the lack of competition presents risks that 
the Department may not be getting the best return on its 
investment.
    In response to a surge of migrants attempting to enter the 
U.S. at the southern border in spring 2019, Congress enacted 
the In response to a surge of migrants attempting to enter the 
U.S. at the southern border in spring 2019, Congress enacted 
the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian 
Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act, 2019. This 
bill became law on July 1, 2019 and provided DHS an additional 
$1.3 billion to address the humanitarian crisis and provide 
migrant care at the southwest border. On July 24, 2019, the 
Subcommittee held a Member Briefing with officials from DHS, 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement, and the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency to discuss how the Department would use the additional 
funding in the most effective and efficient manner possible to 
care for migrants in its custody.

                      PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

    When DHS implements its wide range of policies and 
strategies, it must abide by certain privacy and disclosure 
laws and rules. DHS's Office of Privacy is tasked with 
enforcing privacy protections and transparency in all 
Department activities. The Chief Privacy Officer also serves as 
the Department's Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 
Officer, providing guidance on FOIA policy throughout the 
Department. On October 17, 2019, the Subcommittee held a 
hearing entitled, ``The Public's Right to Know: FOIA at the 
Department of Homeland Security.'' The Subcommittee examined 
the FOIA backlog at the Department. Members also heard about 
some of the specific challenges facing DHS when processing 
these requests, like decentralized processes leading to 
duplicative and inefficient reviews.

                IMMIGRATION DETENTION FACILITY OVERSIGHT

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is 
responsible for the detention of more than 50,000 migrants. 
When ICE contracts for facilities to house its detainees, it 
stipulates the conditions under which the detainees must be 
held. During a September 26, 2019 hearing entitled, ``Oversight 
of ICE Detention Facilities: Is DHS Doing Enough?'' 
Subcommittee Members heard testimony about the tools available 
to DHS to ensure that those conditions are met. The hearing 
included questions by Members regarding whether ICE inspection 
processes are ineffective and whether ICE's contract inspector, 
The Nakamoto Group, is adequately staffed to complete the work. 
Following the hearing, the Subcommittee submitted a letter to 
ICE encouraging it to update its Statement of Work for its 
inspection contract.
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                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``CBP Workforce Challenges: Exploring Solutions to Address 
        Recruitment and Retention.'' March 7, 2019. (Serial No. 
        116-5)
``Ensuring Effective and Efficient Operations: A Review of the 
        Fiscal Year 2020 DHS Management Directorate Budget 
        Request.'' April 3, 2019. (Serial No. 116-10)
``FEMA Contracting: Reviewing Lessons Learned from Past 
        Disasters to Improve Preparedness.'' Joint with the 
        Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
        Recovery. May 9, 2019. (Serial No. 116-18)
``Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers: Preparing America's 
        Law Enforcement to Protect the Homeland.'' May 16, 
        2019. (Serial No. 116-20)
``Federal Protective Service: Ensuring the Mission Is Not Lost 
        in Transition.'' June 11, 2019. (Serial No. 116-25)
``Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities: Is DHS Doing Enough?'' 
        September 26, 2019. (Serial No. 116-39)
``The Public's Right to Know: FOIA at the Department of 
        Homeland Security.'' October 17, 2019. (Serial No. 116-
        43)
``Promoting Safe and Efficient Travel and Trade at America's 
        Land Ports of Entry.'' December 2, 2019. (Serial No. 
        116-52)
``Seventeen Years Later: Why is Morale at DHS Still Low.'' 
        January 14, 2020. (Serial No. 116-56)
``Building a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce to Meet the 
        Homeland Security Mission.'' February 27, 2020. (Serial 
        No. 116-63)
``Business as Usual? Assessing How DHS Can Resume Operations 
        Safely.'' June 16, 2020. (Serial No. 116-70)
``Reviewing Federal and State Pandemic Supply Preparedness and 
        Response.'' Joint with the Subcommittee on Emergency 
        Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. July 14, 2020. 
        (Serial No. 116-76)

Oversight Activities of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime 
                                Security

   J. Luis Correa, California, 
             Chairman

Debbie Lesko, Arizona                Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri
John Katko, New York                 Dina Titus, Nevada
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Val Butler Demings, Florida
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

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    During the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee on held 9 
hearings, receiving testimony from 30 witnesses.
    Throughout the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee on 
Transportation and Maritime Security conducted oversight of the 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Coast 
Guard (USCG). Created in the aftermath of the September 11, 
2001 terrorist attacks, TSA is responsible for securing all 
modes of transportation. The USCG is a branch of the Armed 
Forces housed within the Department of Homeland Security during 
peacetime, with multiple statutorily directed homeland security 
missions including ports, waterways, and coastal security; drug 
and migrant interdiction; defense readiness; and other law 
enforcement. Both agencies face increasingly complex security 
threats as well as significant challenges with large workforces 
and limited resources.

           THREATS TO THE TRANSPORTATION AND MARITIME SECTORS

    The transportation and maritime sectors are critical to the 
United States economy and the daily lives of the American 
people. International terrorist groups continue to target 
transportation, with a primary goal of taking a plane out of 
the sky over U.S. soil. Additionally, airports and surface 
transportation systems face threats from active shooters given 
their open infrastructure. In order to understand threats 
facing the transportation and maritime sectors, on March 14, 
2019, the Subcommittee held a classified briefing with 
representatives from the TSA and the USCG. Agency 
representatives provided Members an overview of pertinent 
groups and threat streams, which informed Members' interests 
and activities throughout the remainder of the Congress.

                      TSA AND USCG BUDGET REQUESTS

    To review the President's budget request for the TSA for 
Fiscal Year 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing on April 9, 
2019, entitled, ``Securing America's Transportation and 
Maritime Systems: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget 
Requests for the Transportation Security Administration and the 
U.S. Coast Guard.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
the Honorable David Pekoske, Administrator, TSA, and Admiral 
Karl Schultz, Commandant, USCG. Nearly a year later, to review 
the President's budget request for the TSA for Fiscal Year 
2021, on March 11, 2020, the Subcommittee held a follow-up 
hearing entitled, ``Securing America's Transportation and 
Maritime Systems: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget 
Requests for the Transportation Security Administration and the 
U.S. Coast Guard.'' The Subcommittee again received testimony 
from the Honorable David Pekoske, Administrator, TSA, and 
Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant, USCG.
    At each of these hearings, Members expressed concerns with 
the Administration's budget requests for the TSA and the USCG. 
Both budget requests called for cuts to critical TSA programs 
such as the Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response Program, 
the Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program, and the 
Federal Flight Deck Officer Program which support Federal, 
State, and local law enforcement agencies' efforts to secure 
critical transportation systems. Members also questioned the 
Administration's decision to cut health care benefits for part-
time TSA employees who were beginning to face increased health 
risks due to the spread of COVID-19. Members also expressed 
praise towards increases in budgetary resources for new Coast 
Guard cutter assets and cybersecurity efforts.

                  TSA MODERNIZATION ACT IMPLEMENTATION

    In October 2018, Congress passed the TSA Modernization Act, 
a significant bill with extensive provisions intended to 
reauthorize and reform TSA and drive improvements to 
transportation security. Throughout the 116th Congress, the 
Subcommittee conducted oversight of the TSA's efforts to 
implement provisions of the Act. On October 29, 2019, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing entitled ``One Year Later: 
Implementation of the TSA Modernization Act.'' The Subcommittee 
heard testimony from Ms. Patricia Cogswell, Acting Deputy 
Administrator, TSA, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and 
Mr. William Russell, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, 
Government Accountability Office on a number of actions TSA had 
taken to enhance transportation security as a result of the TSA 
Modernization Act, such as improvements to air cargo security, 
security technology, acquisition processes, and personnel 
management reforms. Members questioned the witnesses regarding 
ongoing challenges on these topics and the need for further 
reforms.

                             TSA WORKFORCE

    TSA struggles with low morale and high attrition among its 
workforce. Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) are among 
the lowest-paid Federal workers, and they lack basic civil 
service protections afforded to most other Federal employees. 
The 116th Congress began amid an extended lapse of 
appropriations that left TSOs and other TSA employees working 
without pay, and it concluded amid an extended public health 
crisis that has put TSA's workforce in harm's way without 
hazard pay or other necessary protections.
    On January 7, 2019, Chairman Thompson wrote TSA 
Administrator David Pekoske regarding the effects of the 
government shutdown on the TSA workforce as well as TSA's 
efforts to ensure staffing shortages would not impact 
transportation security. On May 2, 2019, Chairman Thompson, 
Rep. J. Luis Correa, and Committee Democrats wrote 
Administrator Pekoske regarding his refusal to commit to 
continuing to allow union activities among the TSA workforce, 
urging him to immediately commit to continued collective 
bargaining at TSA. Administrator Pekoske subsequently agreed to 
work towards a new collective bargaining agreement.
    To discuss the challenges faced by the TSA workforce and 
the agency's efforts to address them, on May 21, 2019, the 
Subcommittee held a hearing titled, ``The TSA Workforce Crisis: 
A Homeland Security Risk.'' Members heard testimony from Mr. 
John V. Kelly, Acting Inspector General, DHS; Mr. J. David Cox, 
National President, American Federation of Government 
Employees, AFL-CIO; Mr. Lance Lyttle, Managing Director, 
Aviation Division, Port of Seattle; and Mr. Jeffrey Neal, 
Senior Vice President, ICF. The Subcommittee examined the 
causes of low morale and high attrition among the TSA workforce 
as well as their impacts on transportation security. Members 
questioned the witnesses regarding proposed solutions to TSA's 
workforce challenges, including proposals to transition TSA's 
workforce from the current personnel management system 
developed and maintained by TSA to the system used by most 
other Federal agencies under Title 5 of the U.S. Code.
    On September 30, 2020, Chairman Thompson and Subcommittee 
Chairman Correa wrote TSA Administrator David Pekoske regarding 
the ratification process for a new collective bargaining 
agreement, urging him to suspend ratification activities until 
worker safety could be ensured amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Administrator Pekoske subsequently worked with the Chairmen to 
implement additional safety measures to proceed with the 
ratification vote.

                           AVIATION SECURITY

    Terrorist groups and lone actors continue to target the 
aviation system, posing complex and evolving threats to TSA's 
security mission. TSA works to counter such threats through 
training and deployment of personnel, developing and procuring 
advanced screening technologies, and coordinating with airport 
authorities, air carriers, foreign governments and 
international partners, and other aviation industry 
stakeholders. During the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee 
conducted stringent oversight of TSA's efforts on a variety of 
topics related to aviation security.
    On April 4, 2019, the Subcommittee hosted a Member briefing 
with representatives from the TSA regarding the agency's 
initiatives to assist the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in creating 
an air marshal program. Members examined the appropriateness of 
TSA's international training efforts and agreements allowing 
foreign agents to fly armed on flights inbound to the United 
States.
    On May 10, 2019, the Subcommittee conducted a site visit to 
the TSA Systems Integration Facility (TSIF) at the Ronald 
Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. 
Members examined TSA's technology testing protocols and viewed 
demonstrations of technologies installed at the facility.
    On June 5, 2019, the Subcommittee held a classified Member 
briefing on the security of international airports serving as 
last points of departure to the United States. TSA works with 
foreign governments, airport authorities, and air carriers to 
ensure the security of international inbound flights to the 
United States, including through the issuance of emergency 
amendments and security directives to air carriers that carry 
the full force of regulatory rulemakings. TSA briefed Members 
on its efforts to enhance security in locations where foreign 
governments struggle to meet international security standards.
    On November 13, 2019, the Subcommittee held a Member 
briefing with aviation industry stakeholders to discuss the 
state of aviation security ahead of expected record-breaking 
travel volumes during the holiday season. Members were briefed 
by representatives of the American Federation of Government 
Employees, AFL-CIO; the American Association of Airport 
Executives; Airports Council International-North America; 
Airlines for America; and the U.S. Travel Association. Members 
examined concerns regarding TSA's staffing levels, coordination 
and information sharing, and DHS's plans to require air 
passengers to REAL ID-compliant identification to enter TSA 
security checkpoints.

                           COVID-19 RESPONSE

    Since the onset of the coronavirus, Subcommittee Members 
have worked to examine TSA's response to the pandemic. On April 
1, 2020, Subcommittee Chairman Correa and Subcommittee 
Democrats wrote TSA Administrator David Pekoske regarding 
changes TSA had made to reduce the government's cost share of 
health care insurance premiums for part-time employees. 
Administrator Pekoske subsequently restored the government's 
contributions to their previous levels.
    On June 18, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled, 
``Climbing Again: Stakeholder Views on Resuming Air Travel in 
the COVID-19 Era.'' The Subcommittee heard testimony from Mr. 
Kevin M. Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports 
Council International-North America; Ms. Sara Nelson, 
International President, Association of Flight Attendants-
Communication Workers of America; Ms. Neema Singh Guliani, 
Senior Legislative Counsel, American Civil Liberties Union; and 
Ms. Victoria Emerson Barnes, Executive Vice President for 
Public Affairs and Policy, U.S. Travel Association. The 
Subcommittee examined challenges facing the aviation industry 
in general and aviation security in particular during the 
COVID-19 pandemic.

                    SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

    Surface transportation systems, including mass transit, 
passenger and freight rail, buses and highways, and pipelines, 
are vulnerable to attacks due to their open and accessible 
nature. TSA works to secure these systems through close 
collaboration and cooperation with State, local, and private 
sector partners. TSA dedicates only a small fraction of its 
resources to securing surface transportation security, however, 
and the agency has struggled to finalize rulemakings that were 
due by law more than a decade ago. The Subcommittee continues 
to push TSA to ensure surface transportation systems are secure 
from ongoing and emerging threats, including active shooter and 
cyber threats.
    On February 26, 2019, the Subcommittee held a joint hearing 
with the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Innovation entitled, ``Securing U.S. Surface 
Transportation from Cyber Attacks.'' Members heard testimony 
from Ms. Sonya Proctor, Director for the Surface Division, 
Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement, TSA; Mr. Bob 
Kolasky, Director of National Risk Management Center, 
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA); Mr. 
James Lewis, Senior Vice President and Director, Technology 
Policy Program, Center for Strategic & International Studies; 
Ms. Rebecca Gagliostro, Director of Security, Reliability and 
Resilience, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America; Mr. 
Erik Robert Olson, Vice President, Rail Security Alliance; and 
Mr. John Hultquist, Director of Intelligence Analysis, FireEye. 
Members questioned TSA and CISA officials as well as 
stakeholders about the state of cybersecurity within the 
Nation's surface transportation systems including mass transit, 
freight and passenger rail, highways, and pipelines.

                    MARITIME SECURITY IN THE ARCTIC

    The USCG works to secure the maritime sector at ports, 
waterways, and coasts through a range of activities, including 
by interdicting illegal drugs and migrants and protecting the 
sovereignty of U.S. territorial waters. In the 116th Congress, 
the Subcommittee identified U.S. maritime security interests in 
the Arctic as a topic posing exceptional and concerning 
challenges to the USCG. Melting ice coverage has led to 
increased commercial and military activity in the region, and 
the USCG's inadequate and aging fleet of icebreakers has left 
the service without the necessary capabilities to respond to 
emerging threats. The strategic importance of the Arctic 
continues to increase as the United States and other countries, 
including China and Russia, recognize the military significance 
of the region and explore possibilities for power projection 
from the Arctic.
    The Subcommittee held two classified briefings and two 
hearings to examine homeland security priorities in the Arctic 
region, including the USCG's role and strategy in the region. 
On July 12, 2019, and again on February 5, 2020, the 
Subcommittee received a classified briefing from the USCG on 
securing the interests of the United States in the Arctic. On 
September 19, 2019, the Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, 
``The Northern Northern Border: Homeland Security Priorities in 
the Arctic, Part I.'' The Subcommittee received testimony from 
Dr. Michael Sfraga, Director, of Global Risk and Resilience 
Program and Director of Polar Institute at the Wilson Center; 
Dr. Abbie Tingstad, Senior Physical Scientist at Rand 
Corporation; Dr. Victoria Herrmann, President and Managing 
Director of The Arctic Institute; and Mr. Luke Coffey, Director 
of the Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy, 
Heritage Foundation.
    On February 5, 2020, the Subcommittee held a hearing 
entitled, ``The Northern Northern Border: Homeland Security 
Priorities in the Arctic, Part II.'' The Subcommittee received 
testimony from Admiral Charles Ray, Vice Commandant, USCG; Mr. 
Michael Murphy, Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and 
Eurasian Affairs, Department of State; and Ms. Marie Mak, 
Director for Contracting and National Security Acquisitions, 
Government Accountability Office. These hearings provided 
opportunities for Subcommittee Members to question policy 
experts about the Federal government's Arctic Strategy and how 
the United States should be situated in an area that is 
changing rapidly.

    ALLEGATIONS OF HARASSMENT, BULLYING, AND RETALIATION AT THE USCG

    In the 116th Congress, the Committee on Homeland Security, 
through its Subcommittees on Transportation and Maritime 
Security and on Oversight, Management, and Accountability and 
in collaboration with the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 
continued an investigation that began in the 115th Congress 
into allegations of harassment, bullying, and retaliation at 
the USCG. The investigation began in response to a Coast Guard 
Academy faculty member's allegations of harassment and bullying 
due to her race, gender, and sexual orientation, and 
retaliation due to her allegations. The Committees examined the 
processes by which the USCG investigated--or in many ways, 
failed to investigate--this whistleblower's allegations, using 
her experiences as a case study of the service's policies and 
processes. The Committees also examined additional allegations 
of harassment and bullying contributing to cultural problems at 
the Coast Guard Academy. The Committees requested and reviewed 
thousands of pages of documents and conducted several briefings 
and transcribed interviews of officials involved in the USCG's 
response to the allegations.
    On December 11, 2019, the Committees released a joint 
Majority staff report titled Righting the Ship: The Coast Guard 
Must Improve its Processes for Addressing Harassment, Bullying, 
and Retaliation. The report outlined deficiencies in USCG 
investigative policies and processes and made several 
recommendations for improvements.
    Also on December 11, 2019, the Subcommittee on 
Transportation and Maritime Security, jointly with the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on 
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, held a hearing titled, 
``Righting the Ship: The Coast Guard Must Improve its Processes 
for Addressing Harassment, Bullying, and Retaliation.'' The 
Subcommittees invited Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant, USCG, 
to testify, but he declined. The Subcommittees heard testimony 
from Vice Admiral Michael McAllister, Deputy Commandant for 
Mission Support, USCG; Mr. Jackson Eaton, Deputy Assistant 
Inspector General for Special Reviews and Evaluations, Office 
of Inspector General, DHS; and the whistleblower who made the 
initial allegations, Lieutenant Commander Kimberly Young-
McLear, Permanent Commissioned Teaching Staff, U.S. Coast Guard 
Academy. The hearing examined the findings of the Committees' 
investigation. Following the release of the staff report and 
the hearing, the USCG accepted and implemented all of the 
recommendations put forth in the staff report. The Committees 
continue to examine additional allegations of harassment, 
bullying, and retaliation within the USCG.

                       Subcommittee Hearings Held

``Securing U.S. Surface Transportation from Cyber Attacks.'' 
        February 26, 2019. (Serial No. 116-2)
``Securing America's Transportation and Maritime Systems: A 
        Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Requests for the 
        Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. 
        Coast Guard.'' April 9, 2019. (Serial No. 116-11)
``The TSA Workforce Crisis: A Homeland Security Risk.'' May 21, 
        2019. (Serial No. 116-21)
``The Northern Northern Border: Homeland Security Priorities in 
        the Artic, Part I.'' September 19, 2019. (Serial No. 
        116-37)
``One Year Later: Implementation of the TSA Modernization 
        Act.'' October 29, 2019. (Serial No. 116-46)
``Righting the Ship: The Coast Guard Must Improve its Processes 
        for Addressing Harassment, Bullying, and Retaliation.'' 
        Joint with Committee on Oversight and Reform 
        Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. 
        December 11, 2019. (Serial No. 116-53)
``The Northern Northern Border: Homeland Security Priorities in 
        the Arctic, Part II.'' February 5, 2020. (Serial No. 
        116-59)
``Securing America's Transportation and Maritime Systems: A 
        Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Requests for the 
        Transportation Security Administration and the U.S. 
        Coast Guard.'' March 11, 2020. (Serial No. 116-67)
``Climbing Again: Stakeholder Views on Resuming Air Travel in 
        the COVID-19 Era.'' June 18, 2020. (Serial No. 116-71)

Oversight Plan of Committee on Homeland Security for the 116th Congress

    Clause 2(d), Rule X of the Rules of the House of 
Representatives for the 116th 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 Reform and House Administration not later than 
March 1 of the first session of the Congress. Rule XI, clause 
1(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 during the Congress. 
Clause 1(d)(2) of Rule XI also requires that such report 
include a summary of the action taken and recommendations made 
with respect to each such plan, 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 116th 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 116th 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.
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         PART A--COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY OVERSIGHT PLAN

          OVERSIGHT PLAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                             116TH CONGRESS

    Pursuant to Rule X, Clause 2(d) of the Rules of the House 
of Representatives for the 116th Congress, each standing 
Committee of the House of Representatives is required to submit 
an oversight plan to the Committee on Oversight and Reform and 
the Committee on House Administration by March 1 of the first 
session of the Congress. This is the oversight plan of the 
Committee on Homeland Security for the 116th Congress. The 
oversight plan includes the areas in which the Committee 
expects to conduct oversight this Congress but does not 
preclude oversight or investigation of additional matters.

               OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY

    During the 116th Congress, the Committee will conduct 
oversight of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) 
activities relating to human capital recruitment and retention, 
acquisitions, systems modernizations and other departmental 
functions essential to the Department effectively and 
efficiently fulfilling its critical missions. The Committee 
will also examine the Department's ongoing efforts to 
consolidate its headquarters at St. Elizabeths. Additionally, 
the Committee plans to conduct oversight of the Department's 
capstone strategy document, the Quadrennial Homeland Security 
Review (QHSR), which was required by law to be published in 
December 2017 but has not yet been released. Finally, the 
Committee will investigate homeland security programs and 
practices, as warranted.

                        HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

    The Committee will monitor the Department's efforts to plan 
and implement strategic human capital management programs that 
address current and emerging human capital challenges, 
including persistent low morale among the Department's 
workforce and ongoing problems with retention and hiring at 
U.S. Customs and Border Protection as well as other components 
within the department. Additionally, the Committee will examine 
the authorities and activities of the Chief Human Capital 
Officer (CHCO) and the coordination of policy between and among 
the Department's CHCOs.

           ACQUISITION, PROCUREMENT, AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

    The Committee will review the Department's major 
acquisition programs and procurement and contracting practices 
to promote efficiency and effectiveness and prevent waste, 
fraud, and abuse. The Committee will also examine the 
Department's oversight of acquisitions and procurement, 
including components' compliance with policy and guidance. 
Further, the Committee will review the activities and 
authorities of the Under Secretary for Management and the Chief 
Procurement Officer to ensure the effective management of these 
key functions.

                 SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION AND INTEGRATION

    The Committee will examine the Department's efforts to 
modernize and integrate its systems, including information 
technology and financial management systems. The Committee will 
monitor the development, implementation, and integration of new 
systems across components as well as management of the 
Department-wide portfolio of systems. Additionally, the 
Committee will review the authorities and activities of the 
Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the coordination of 
information technology policy among the Department's CIOs.

                  POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION

    The Committee will monitor the efforts of the Department's 
Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans to ensure coordination 
and integration of policy among components. The Committee will 
review the Department's efforts to establish clearer roles and 
responsibilities for the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans 
to enhance its ability to promote consistency and strengthen 
Departmental unity of effort. Additionally, the Committee will 
examine the Department's efforts to take a longer-term, 
strategic view of threats and hazards to the homeland, 
including through the publication of the QHSR.

          DEPARTMENTAL WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE, AND MISMANAGEMENT

    Pursuant to Rule X, clause 2(n)(1) of the Rules of the 
House of Representatives, the Committee will work to identify 
waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in the Department's 
programs that may undermine its vital missions.

                      PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

    The Committee will continue to monitor the Department's 
efforts under Section 222 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 
(Pub. L. 107-296), which created a Privacy Officer for the 
Department of Homeland Security, and Section 705 of the Act 
which established an Officer for Civil Rights and Liberties.

             BORDER SECURITY, FACILITATION, AND OPERATIONS

    In the 116th Congress, the Committee will examine how the 
Department can continue to enhance the security of America's 
borders by preventing the entry of terrorists and their 
weapons, stemming the flow of illegal drugs, and addressing 
unauthorized entries while also facilitating legitimate trade 
and travel to this country. Additionally, the Committee will 
review the Department's handling increasing numbers of families 
and children at the border, particularly the separation of 
children from their parents, conditions in holding facilities 
for children and other vulnerable populations, and the deaths 
of children in the Department's custody.

       BORDER SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PERSONNEL

    The Committee will examine the Administration's efforts to 
deploy additional barriers along the southern border, including 
the President's national emergency declaration, the 
Department's Border Security Improvement Plan, metrics to 
assess effectiveness, costs to the taxpayers, the use of 
eminent domain to acquire private property, impacts on affected 
communities. The Committee will also examine the use of border 
security technology to enhance situational awareness. 
Furthermore, the Committee will review the infrastructure, 
technology and personnel needs at ports of entry, which 
currently limit the Department's ability to detect illegal 
narcotics and contraband entering the country and may slow the 
processing of individuals and goods.

                       BORDER SCREENING PROGRAMS

    The Committee intends to review efforts to assist border 
and consular officials in identifying, intercepting, and 
disrupting terrorists attempting to enter the United States. 
The Committee will examine the continued integration, security, 
and reliability of criminal, immigration, and terrorist 
databases used to screen persons seeking to enter this country, 
as well as operations at the Department's National Vetting 
Center. The Committee will also monitor the Department's 
progress toward completing a biometric entry and exit system at 
ports of entry.

                  TRANSPORTATION AND MARITIME SECURITY

    During the 116th Congress, the Committee plans to examine 
the Department's efforts to develop and implement strategies to 
address terrorist threats in varied transportation 
environments, including both air and surface transportation. 
The Committee will review the effectiveness of the 
Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) passenger, 
baggage, and cargo screening programs and operations. The 
Committee will also examine the challenges facing the TSA 
workforce, including limited protections for TSA agents and 
persistent low morale. Additionally, the Committee will examine 
the use of transportation security grants to better secure 
America's transportation system.

                           AVIATION SECURITY

    The Committee intends to review TSA's progress in 
developing and deploying passenger and baggage screening 
technologies, including the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of 
such technologies. The Committee will examine TSA's use of 
explosives detection canines to ensure that canine teams are 
utilized effectively. The Committee will also look at 
management of the agency's Screening Partnership Program. 
Additionally, the Committee also will review TSA's passenger 
search policies and practices, passenger pre-screening programs 
including the use of no-fly and selectee lists, and protocols 
for ensuring that passengers designated high-risk are receiving 
enhanced screening at the checkpoint. The Committee will assess 
whether there are additional ways for TSA to enhance security 
and improve risk-based strategies throughout the aviation 
system.
    As part of this oversight, the Committee plans to examine 
TSA's staffing needs and related matters affecting the TSA 
workforce, such as continued low morale and high attrition 
among transportation security officers. The Committee will also 
examine privacy and civil rights protections for the traveling 
public. Additionally, the Committee will examine the threats to 
aviation and other targets posed by unmanned aircraft or 
``drones.''

                    SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

    The Committee will review TSA's efforts to secure surface 
transit systems, including the highest-risk mass transit and 
rail systems. The Committee's oversight will include a review 
of the Transit Security Grant Program to determine if it is 
supporting surface transportation security adequately. The 
Committee will also review the extent to which TSA effectively 
coordinates with its Federal, State, local, and private sector 
partners to secure our Nation's transportation systems. 
Additionally, the Committee will also assess the effectiveness 
of TSA's efforts to secure the Nation's pipeline systems 
through TSA's oversight and inspection activities.

                         STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

    The Committee will help ensure that TSA works appropriately 
with transportation sector stakeholders and labor through the 
Aviation Security Advisory Committee, the Surface 
Transportation Security Advisory Committee, collective 
bargaining, or other means. The Committee will also encourage 
TSA to find new ways to leverage private sector expertise, 
innovation, and technologies, including from small businesses, 
in its mission to secure the Nation's critical transportation 
systems in the most effective and efficient manner possible.

                           MARITIME SECURITY

    The Committee will examine various aspects of maritime 
security, including the security of port facilities and the 
screening of vessels, passengers, cargo, and crew, for 
potential terrorists, terrorist weapons, and contraband. The 
Committee plans to review the Coast Guard's statutorily defined 
homeland security missions, to include ports, waterways, and 
coastal security; drug interdiction; migrant interdiction; law 
enforcement; and defense readiness. The Committee will also 
review resource and asset needs within the Coast Guard to 
determine whether the service is operationally ready to address 
the varied threats to America's ports and waterways while 
pursuing a long-term sustainable path of fleet 
recapitalization. Additionally, the Committee will analyze and 
conduct oversight on the statutorily required security 
assessment of the Transportation Worker Identification 
Credential (TWIC) program.

                   INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERTERRORISM

    During the 116th Congress, the Committee will examine the 
capabilities and efforts of the Department, along with its 
Federal, state, and local partners, to identify, prevent, 
deter, and respond to threats to the homeland. The Committee 
will examine worldwide threats to the homeland from foreign 
terrorist groups, including the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria 
(ISIS), al Qaeda, and other groups that seek to carry out 
attacks against the U.S. and its interests. The Committee will 
also examine the threats from homegrown violent extremists and 
terrorist networks in this country. Additionally, the Committee 
will review the growing threats to the U.S. from domestic 
terrorism movements.

               HOMELAND SECURITY INTELLIGENCE ENTERPRISE

    The Committee will conduct oversight of the Department's 
Intelligence Enterprise, including intelligence activities 
throughout the Department and component agencies. This will 
include a focus on the coordination and collaboration across 
intelligence offices and personnel within the Headquarters and 
component agencies. Additionally, 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 also examine the 
Department's role in managing, distributing, and using 
terrorist intelligence and threat information in furtherance of 
its homeland security mission. Furthermore, the Committee will 
monitor the extent to which DHS effectively coordinates and 
collaborates with other Federal, State, and local agencies to 
mitigate threats to the homeland. The Committee will also 
review how DHS agencies collect and share information, 
including through vital security vetting programs.
    The Committee will continue to assess the development of 
DHS counterintelligence and insider threat programs, including 
Departmental organizational changes, resources, monitoring 
programs, and training initiatives. DHS's counterintelligence 
efforts are intended to prevent adversaries from penetrating 
the Department to exploit sensitive information, operations, 
programs, personnel, and resources.

                          INFORMATION SHARING

    The Homeland Security Act of 2002 mandated routine sharing 
of homeland security-related information between and among 
Federal, State and local officials to assess the nature and 
scope of terrorist threats to the United States and to evaluate 
and act on that information. The Committee will examine 
information sharing among Federal, State and local governments, 
law enforcement entities, first responders, and emergency 
management personnel. The Committee will also examine the 
Department's initiatives to coordinate information sharing to 
and from state and local fusion centers throughout the country 
and will continue to evaluate the National Network of Fusion 
Centers to determine their impact on securing the homeland. The 
Committee will review coordination and information sharing 
procedures between state and local fusion centers and Joint 
Terrorism Task Forces as well. Additionally, the Committee will 
review U.S. counterterrorism cooperation with foreign partners, 
with the goal of improving the effectiveness of international 
information sharing, training and best practices, and 
coordination.

                      PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

    During the 116th Congress, the Committee will monitor the 
Department's efforts to ensure appropriate privacy and civil 
liberties protections in its intelligence and information 
sharing programs and activities.

                      UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

    The Committee will examine the homeland security operations 
of the United States Secret Service, including protecting the 
President of the United States and other Executive branch 
officials and investigating financial and cybercrime, and 
review the agency's staffing model to determine whether it has 
adequate resources to meet its current and projected needs. The 
Committee will also examine the Secret Service's lead role in 
planning and executing security operations for National Special 
Security Events. Additionally, the Committee will conduct 
oversight into whether the agency is taking steps to address 
persistent concerns about hiring practices, promotion policies, 
and morale.

        CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND INNOVATION

    During the 116th Congress, the Committee will conduct 
oversight of the cybersecurity, infrastructure protection, and 
science and technology activities of the Department.

                             CYBERSECURITY

    The Committee will examine implementation of H.R. 3359, the 
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act, which 
operationalized the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
Agency (CISA). The Committee will also conduct oversight of 
activities related to Executive Order 13800, Strengthening the 
Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure, 
Presidential Policy Directive 41 (PPD-41), United States Cyber 
Incident Coordination, and implementation of the National Cyber 
Strategy. Toward that end, the Committee will continue to its 
oversight of CISA's EINSTEIN and Continuous Diagnostics and 
Mitigation (CDM) programs for securing Federal networks, as 
well as strategic initiatives carried out by the new National 
Risk Management Center to identify interdependencies and 
mitigate vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure 
sectors. The Committee will also examine ways to further build 
the Department's cybersecurity capability and capacity to 
implement its cyber statutory authorities.
    Additionally, the Committee will continue its work 
examining the implementation of cybersecurity legislation, 
including the National Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2014, 
(Pub. L. 113-282) (authorizing the National Cybersecurity 
Communications and Integration Center, or NCCIC); the Federal 
Information Security Modernization Act of 2014, (Pub. L. 113-
283 (authorizing DHS to carry out Federal information security 
activities); the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014, (Pub. 
L. 113-274) (providing for improvements to cybersecurity 
through public-private partnerships, education, awareness, and 
development of standards and best practices); and the 
Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act, (Pub. L. 113-246) 
(calling for a comprehensive cyber workforce strategy with 
workforce assessments every three years). The Committee will 
also examine CISA's election security activities.

                       INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

    The Committee will examine CISA's programs to protect 
critical infrastructure, with key focus on internal 
coordination mechanisms to ensure that expertise can be 
leveraged efficiently and effectively and encourage CISA to 
proactively respond to new and emerging threats, such as the 
threat of unmanned aerial vehicles detected in sensitive 
airspace. The Committee will also review how DHS, through CISA, 
works with the various critical infrastructure sectors pursuant 
to Presidential Policy Directive 21, Critical Infrastructure 
Security and Resilience (PPD-21). During the 116th Congress the 
Committee will examine and work to reauthorize the Chemical 
Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard (CFATS) program, which 
requires high risk chemical facility owners and operators to 
report chemical holdings, perform vulnerability assessments, 
and adopt risk-based security measures to protect against the 
threat of a terrorist attack. Further, the Committee will 
continue to monitor the Department's efforts to establish a 
program to secure the sale and transfer of ammonium nitrate, as 
required by the Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate Act of 
2008, and potentially develop new access controls to prevent 
the illicit flow of other precursor chemicals commonly used in 
Improved Explosive Devices (IEDs).

                       FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE

    The Committee will continue to monitor the security of 
Federal buildings and facilities, including the role and 
effectiveness of the Federal Protective Service (FPS) and will 
review the Secretary's recommendation regarding the appropriate 
placement for FPS pursuant to H.R. 3359. The Committee will 
also continue to examine the general management of FPS, 
including its personnel policies, training program, and 
oversight and management of Federal facility contract guard 
personnel.

                   SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

    The Committee will conduct oversight of the coordination of 
homeland security-related research, development, testing, and 
evaluation (RDT&E) within the Department and the adequacy of 
mission support provided by the Directorate to operational 
elements of the Department, state and local authorities, and 
the private sector. The Committee will also review the 
Department's efforts to attract the Nation's most talented 
scientists and build partnerships with the academic community 
through its Homeland Security Centers of Excellence and 
University Programs.

             EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY

    In the 116th Congress, the Committee will continue to 
conduct oversight of the Department's efforts to prevent, 
prepare for, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism, 
natural disasters, and other major emergencies.

                  PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY

    The Committee will examine the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency's (FEMA) response and recovery efforts for declared 
disasters to ensure capabilities incorporate lessons learned 
and Federal resources are used appropriately. Focus will 
include lessons learned from the 2017 disaster season, 
including Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey, ongoing recovery 
efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, addressing 
the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations, and the 
impact of global warming on disasters. The Committee will also 
review the Department's training and exercise programs, 
including awareness of these resources among first responders 
and state and local governments. Further, the Committee will 
monitor the extent to which FEMA is incorporating information 
from national exercises into future training, planning, and 
response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Additionally, 
the Committee will conduct oversight of the Department's 
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office efforts to 
counter threats from chemical, biological, radiological, and 
nuclear weapons.

     ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND FIRST RESPONDERS

    The Committee will examine FEMA's allocation and 
administration of grants to enhance the ability of state and 
local governments and emergency response providers to prevent, 
prepare for, respond to, mitigate, and recover from a terrorist 
attack or other disaster. The Committee will review the 
coordination of grant programs within the Department in 
developing guidance and administering grants; the ability of 
state and local governments to access, obligate, and expend 
funds; the strength of regional partnerships developed through 
grants; and the risk-based distribution and expenditure of such 
grants at the state and local levels. Additionally, the 
Committee will examine the Department's work with state and 
local partners to support school safety and security and 
preparedness.

                        EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

    The Committee will examine the coordination of various 
communications programs and offices within the Department, 
including the achievement and maintenance of interoperable 
communications capabilities among the Department's components, 
as required by the Department of Homeland Security 
Interoperable Communications Act (Pub. Law 114--29). The 
Committee will monitor activities of the First Responder 
Network Authority (FirstNet) and the development of the public 
safety interoperable wireless broadband network. In addition, 
the Committee will review the Department's Integrated Public 
Alert and Warning System to ensure timely and effective alerts 
and warnings are provided to the public in the event of an 
emergency.

PART B--IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY OVERSIGHT 
                      PLAN FOR THE 116TH 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 116th 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.

               OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY


                        HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

    The Committee organized several hearings and briefings to 
examine DHS's human capital challenges. Through these 
activities, the Committee conducted oversight of the ongoing 
difficulties with recruitment, retention, and hiring of 
critical positions; persistently low employee morale; need for 
greater diversity; and protecting the DHS workforce during the 
coronavirus pandemic. The Committee passed legislation to 
improve the Department's ability to hire in rural and remote 
areas, enhance employee morale, and increase diversity.

           ACQUISITION, PROCUREMENT, AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

    The Committee reviewed the Department's major acquisition 
programs and procurement and contracting practices to help 
promote efficiency and effectiveness. For example, the 
Committee held hearings on FEMA's troubled contracting 
practices to obtain good and services to respond to hurricanes 
and the coronavirus pandemic. The Committee also examined the 
Department's oversight of acquisitions and procurements, 
including components' compliance with policy and guidance. 
Specifically, the Committee expressed concerns in letters to 
DHS leadership about programs lacking long-term strategies, 
including the border wall and cargo scanning technologies. 
Further, the Committee reviewed the activities and authorities 
of the Under Secretary for Management and the Chief Procurement 
Officer and passed legislation to enhance the management of 
these key functions.

                 SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION AND INTEGRATION

    The Committee closely monitored DHS's efforts to modernize 
and integrate its systems, including information technology and 
financial management systems. Specifically, the Committee 
obtained regular briefings on such systems the Department has 
historically struggled to implement, notably Financial Systems 
Modernization (FSM) and the Human Resources Information 
Technology (HRIT) investment. Further, the Committee closely 
scrutinized the Department's budget requests for these systems 
and questioned those requests at budget hearings.

                  POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION

    The Committee intended to examine the Department's efforts 
to take a longer-term, strategic view of threats and hazards to 
the homeland, including through the publication of the QHSR 
required every four years. After DHS failed to provide Congress 
with the 2018 QHSR due by December 31, 2017, the Committee lead 
two bipartisan, bicameral letters to DHS leadership emphasizing 
the importance of the QHSR and expressed disappointment at the 
significant delay. The Committee also organized briefings on 
the Department's Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism 
and Targeted Violence to monitor's the Department's 
implementation of the goals in the strategic framework.

          DEPARTMENTAL WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE, AND MISMANAGEMENT

    Pursuant to Rule X, clause 2(n)(1) of the Rules of the 
House of Representatives, the Committee worked to identify 
waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in the Department's 
programs that may undermine its vital missions. The Committee 
held a Member Briefing with officials across DHS to discuss how 
the Department would use the additional $1.3 billion in funding 
provided through the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for 
Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border 
Act, 2019 in the most effective and efficient manner possible 
to care for migrants in its custody. The Committee also 
requested that GAO review how U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP) was spending the supplemental funds, which 
resulted in GAO finding that CBP violated the law when it 
didn't spend the money as Congress intended.

                      PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

    The Committee reviewed the Department's efforts to consider 
privacy and civil right and liberties concerns when developing 
and implementing programs and activities, such as DHS's 
biometrics programs. The Committee passed legislation to assign 
new responsibilities and functions to the Chief Privacy Officer 
of the Department and to strengthen the Office for Civil Rights 
and Civil Liberties by enhancing its authority. The Committee 
also monitored the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) backlog at 
the Department and through a hearing addressed challenges 
facing DHS when processing these requests, like decentralized 
processes leading to duplicative and inefficient reviews.

             BORDER SECURITY, FACILITATION, AND OPERATIONS

    In the 116th Congress, the Committee exercised rigorous 
oversight of the Department's handling of a record number of 
families and children in its custody at the U.S.-Mexico border. 
The Committee reviewed the Department's policies that led to 
the separation of children from their parents and contributed 
to overcrowded conditions in holding facilities that threatened 
the health and safety of children and other vulnerable 
populations as well as Department personnel. The Committee also 
investigated the deaths of children in the Department's 
custody. Additionally, the Committee reviewed through hearings 
and reinforced in bipartisan legislation the Department's 
efforts to enhance the security of America's borders by 
preventing the entry of terrorists and stemming the flow of 
illegal drugs.

       BORDER SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE, TECHNOLOGY, AND PERSONNEL

    The Committee conducted oversight of the Administration's 
efforts to deploy additional barriers along the southern 
border, including the President's national emergency 
declaration; the Department's Border Security Improvement Plan; 
costs to the taxpayers; the use of eminent domain to acquire 
private property; and impacts on affected communities. The 
Committee also examined the Department's years-long reliance on 
Department of Defense resources and personnel to facilitate 
border barrier construction and to maintain operational control 
and situational awareness along the U.S.-Mexico border. 
Furthermore, the Committee examined how U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection used significant appropriated funds to enhance its 
large-scale Non-Intrusive Inspection capabilities at ports of 
entry, which are intended to improve the Department's ability 
to detect illegal narcotics and contraband entering the 
country. The Committee also pursued in a bipartisan manner 
legislation to enhance the Department's capabilities and 
operations to detect synthetic opioids as well as prevent 
personnel's accidental exposure to these life-threatening 
chemicals.

                       BORDER SCREENING PROGRAMS

    The Committee examined the continued integration, security, 
and reliability of law enforcement and intelligence-based 
databases used to screen persons seeking to enter this country, 
as well as operations at the Department's National Vetting 
Center. The Committee also held hearings on the Department's 
progress toward completing a biometric entry and exit system at 
ports of entry. Additionally, the Committee examined the human 
rights and legal implications of the Department's 
implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols both as part 
of Member field visits and in hearings. Lastly, the Committee 
sought information on the decision-making process and 
management of the Department's Trusted Travel Programs after 
the Administration excluded residents from the State of New 
York.

                         IMMIGRATION DETENTION

    The Committee investigated the policies that govern and 
contribute to deficiencies in the conditions in immigration 
detention facilities managed by Immigration and Customs 
Enforcement and its private contractors. The management of 
these facilities became of greater concern to the Committee in 
light the COVID-19 pandemic and how quickly outbreaks spread 
throughout the Department's immigration detention network. The 
Committee produced a report that was informed by document 
requests, hearings, as well as staff and Member site visits to 
various facilities across the country. The report's findings 
may be used for future proposed reforms to the Department's 
management of these facilities and other related programs.

                  TRANSPORTATION AND MARITIME SECURITY

    During the 116th Congress, the Committee conducted 
oversight of the Department's efforts to secure the 
transportation and maritime sectors.

                           AVIATION SECURITY

    The Committee reviewed the activities of the TSA to secure 
aviation, including its screening of passengers and property. 
The Committee held hearings on annual budget requests and 
assessed their effectiveness in addressing the TSA's needs for 
developing and deploying passenger and baggage screening 
technologies, as well as its staffing needs. The Committee also 
conducted oversight related to the TSA's implementation of the 
TSA Modernization Act, including its provisions driving 
improvements to air cargo security, security technology 
acquisition processes, passenger vetting, and personnel 
management. Additionally, the Committee conducted oversight of 
the Department's counterdrone security activities, and it 
assessed the impacts of TSA's screening policies and processes 
on passenger populations to address concerns related to civil 
rights and privacy. Finally, the Committee held several 
hearings and briefings to address challenges facing the TSA 
workforce, including those presented by government shutdowns 
and the COVID-19 pandemic.

                    SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

    The Committee reviewed TSA's efforts to secure surface 
transit systems, including the highest-risk mass transit and 
rail systems. The Committee held a hearing on the cybersecurity 
of surface transportation systems, including pipeline systems. 
The Committee also conducted oversight of TSA's implementation 
of provisions of the TSA Modernization Act related to surface 
transportation security, including assessments of the security 
challenges facing State, local, and private sector 
stakeholders.

                         STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

    The Committee held several hearings and briefings with 
transportation sector stakeholders to examine TSA's activities, 
including its efforts to address security challenges with 
partners in a collaborative manner. The Committee examined 
TSA's efforts to work with partners and stakeholders to respond 
to the COVID-19 pandemic, address workforce challenges, plan 
for enforcement of the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005, 
and address inequitable impacts of screening procedures. The 
Committee also assessed TSA's work with private sector 
companies and civil rights and privacy groups to develop facial 
recognition and other biometric screening technologies.

                           MARITIME SECURITY

    The Committee conducted oversight of the Department's 
efforts to secure the maritime environment, including ensuring 
the security of port facilities and the screening of vessels, 
passengers, cargo, and crew. The Committee held hearings on the 
President's annual budget requests and assessed their 
effectiveness in addressing the U.S. Coast Guard's (USCG) 
requirements for carrying out its homeland security missions. 
The Committee held two hearings and two classified briefings to 
review the USCG's capabilities and readiness in addressing 
security threats in the Arctic region, including reviewing its 
plans to acquire increased heavy icebreaking capabilities.

                    COAST GUARD HARASSMENT POLICIES

    The Committee examined the USCG's processes for 
investigating allegations of harassment, bullying, and 
retaliation in order to ensure the service operates fairly and 
equitably for service members and effectively for the security 
of our Nation.

                   INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERTERRORISM

    During the 116th Congress, the Committee examined the 
capabilities and efforts of the Department, along with its 
Federal, state, and local partners, to identify, prevent, 
deter, and respond to threats to the homeland. The Committee 
convened several hearings and received several briefings 
examining worldwide threats to the homeland from foreign 
terrorist groups, including the ISIS, al Qaeda, and other 
groups that seek to carry out attacks against the U.S. and its 
interests. The Committee also examined threats from homegrown 
violent extremists and terrorist networks in this country. The 
Committee also held several hearings and briefings reviewing 
the growing threats to the U.S. from domestic terrorist 
movements and, in certain instances, their links abroad.

               HOMELAND SECURITY INTELLIGENCE ENTERPRISE

    The Committee conducted oversight of the Department's 
Intelligence Enterprise, including intelligence activities 
throughout the Department and component agencies. The Committee 
also examined the Department's role in managing, distributing, 
and using terrorist intelligence and threat information in 
furtherance of its homeland security mission. Furthermore, the 
Committee will monitor the extent to which DHS effectively 
coordinates and collaborates with other Federal, State, and 
local agencies to mitigate threats to the homeland. The 
Committee will also review how DHS agencies collect and share 
information, including through vital security vetting programs. 
In particular, the Committee held several briefings and 
hearings examining the following: security vetting programs 
intended to prevent terrorist travel; the Federal response to 
domestic terrorism, including anti-Semitic extremism, militia 
extremism, and transnational white supremacist extremism; and 
the Federal response to jihadist extremism, including Al Qaeda 
and ISIS.
    The Committee also continued to assess the development of 
DHS counterintelligence and insider threat programs, including 
Departmental organizational changes, resources, monitoring 
programs, and training initiatives. In particular, the 
Committee received briefings on DHS counterintelligence and 
insider threat programs.

                          INFORMATION SHARING

    The Committee examined information sharing among Federal, 
State, and local governments, law enforcement entities, first 
responders, and emergency management personnel. In particular, 
the Committee held several hearings examining information 
sharing with regard to human trafficking, opioid trafficking, 
and local efforts to counter terrorist threats in New York 
City.

                      PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

    During the 116th Congress, the Committee monitored the 
Department's efforts to ensure appropriate privacy and civil 
liberties protections in its intelligence and information 
sharing programs and activities. The Committee received 
briefings from the Department regarding intelligence and 
information sharing activities and programs related to 
constitutionally protected protest activity in Washington, 
D.C., Portland, Oregon, and other cities across the country in 
the summer of 2020. Based on the Committee's oversight of 
allegations of serious misconduct within I&A regarding the 
violation of Americans' civil rights, civil liberties, and 
constitutional rights, Mr. Rose and Mr. Thompson introduced 
H.R. 7984, the Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act, 
intended to bolster privacy, civil liberties, and civil rights 
protections with respect to the activities of DHS's 
Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) arm.

                      UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

    The Committee examined the homeland security operations of 
the United States Secret Service and reviewed the agency's 
staffing model to determine whether it has adequate resources 
to meet its current and projected needs. The Committee also 
examined the Secret Service's lead role in planning and 
executing security operations for National Special Security 
Events, including the examining preparations for the 2019 
United Nations General Assembly. Additionally, the Committee 
conducted oversight into whether the agency is taking steps to 
address persistent concerns about hiring practices, promotion 
policies, and morale. In particular, the Committee examined and 
opposed the proposed transfer of the Secret Service to the 
Department of the Treasury based on concerns regarding the 
potential undermining of homeland security operations. In 
addition, the Committee examined the Secret Service's role in 
responding to constitutionally protected protest activity in 
Washington, D.C., in the summer of 2020. Finally, the Committee 
attempted to examine the costs incurred by the Secret Service 
to protect President Trump and his family members, but the 
Department failed to provide documents requested by the 
Committee.

               EXTREMIST EXPLOITATION OF ONLINE PLATFORMS

    The Committee examined extremist content on online 
platforms. In particular, the Committee examined the links 
between the website 8chan and acts of right-wing extremist 
violence; the role of artificial intelligence in conducting 
moderation of online extremist content; the efforts of large 
technology companies, including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, 
in moderating online extremist content on their platforms; and 
the growth and maturation of the Global Internet Forum to 
Counter Terrorism, an organization focused on combating online 
extremist content. In addition, Mr. Thompson introduced H.R. 
4782, the National Commission on Online Platforms and Homeland 
Security Act, to address the proliferation of terrorist content 
on social media and other online platforms; and Mr. Rose 
introduced H.R. 5209, the Raising the Bar Act, to help hold 
social media companies accountable and stop the spread of 
terrorist content online.

        CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND INNOVATION

    During the 116th Congress, the Committee conducted 
oversight of the cybersecurity, infrastructure protection, and 
science and technology activities of the Department.

                             CYBERSECURITY

    Throughout the 116th Congress, the Subcommittee held a 
series of hearings and briefings to assess CISA's maturation 
into an operational component, as authorized the Cybersecurity 
and Infrastructure Security Agency Act (P.L. 115-278), and to 
examine the cybersecurity support CISA provides to both Federal 
agencies, State and local governments, and private sector 
critical infrastructure owners and operators. Notably, 
Committee Members worked in a bipartisan manner to secure a 
significant funding increase for CISA in FY2020, which marked 
an important step forward in right-sizing CISA's budget and 
supported increased deployment of the Continuous Diagnostics 
and Mitigation program, among other things. Additionally, the 
Committee held official activities on the cybersecurity of the 
transportation sector, emerging cyber threats, supply chain 
security, cyber workforce challenges, the cybersecurity posture 
of State and local governments, and the recommendations issued 
by the Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Committee Members worked 
in a bipartisan manner to enact into law many Cyberspace 
Solarium Commission recommendations and to advocate for 
additional resources to support State and local cybersecurity 
efforts. The Committee held a series of hearings on election 
integrity.

                       INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

    During the 116th Congress, the Committee considered 
multiple pieces of legislation and conducted rigorous oversight 
of CISA's efforts to protect critical infrastructure. In 
particular, the Committee held hearings on and extended the 
authorization of the Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards 
Program and sent numerous oversight letters pushing CISA to 
address the threats posed by precursor chemicals, as required 
by law. Additionally, the Committee held official activity to 
assess CISA's efforts to secure soft targets, including 
schools, and passed legislation to help CISA effectively 
leverage its Protective Security Advisors to secure critical 
infrastructure.

                       FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE

    The Committee reviewed the Secretary of Homeland Security's 
determination regarding the appropriate placement for the FPS 
pursuant to H.R. 3359. The Committee held a hearing to discuss 
DHS's plans to transition FPS from CISA to the Management 
Directorate of the Department. In addition, the Committee 
requested two GAO reviews to examine the general management of 
FPS, including its personnel policies, training program, and 
oversight and management of Federal facility contract guard 
personnel.

                   SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

    The Committee conducted oversight of the coordination of 
homeland RDT&E within the Department and the adequacy of 
mission support provided by the Directorate to operational 
elements of the Department, state and local authorities, and 
the private sector. In particular, the Committee evaluated the 
Science and Technology Directorate's ability to identify and 
leverage small business capabilities to address homeland 
security and emergency response challenges, such as Telephoy 
Denial of Service attacks.
    In the 116th Congress, the Committee conducted oversight of 
the Department's efforts to prevent, prepare for, respond to, 
and recover from acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and 
other major emergencies. In particular, the Committee focused 
on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic national emergency.

                  PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY

    The Committee held hearings on FEMA's response and recovery 
efforts for declared disasters, including lessons learned from 
Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey, recovery efforts in Puerto 
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, effects on minority and 
underserved populations, and the impact of global warming on 
disasters. The Committee also reviewed first responders and 
state and local governments. The Committee also held hearings 
and sent oversight letters on the state of emergency management 
and improving FEMA's ability to respond to multiple disasters 
simultaneously, as well as giving scrutiny to FEMA's disaster 
preparedness and response contracting in the wake of 
significant issues in past disasters. Additionally, the 
Committee conducted oversight of the Department's Countering 
Weapons of Mass Destruction Office's efforts through briefings 
and letters.

     ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND FIRST RESPONDERS

    The Committee held hearings examining issues facing first 
responders, including FEMA's allocation and administration of 
grants to enhance the ability of state and local governments 
and emergency response providers to prevent, prepare for, 
respond to, mitigate, and recover from a terrorist attack or 
other disaster. The Committee continues to advocate for 
coordination of grant programs, facilitating state and local 
access to and obligation of funds, and ensuring appropriate 
distribution of grants at the state and local levels. Finally, 
the Committee received testimony and briefings on the 
Department's work with partners to support school safety.

                                COVID-19

    The Committee conducted extensive oversight of the Federal 
response to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the role of 
FEMA in responding to the disaster and the effect of the 
outbreak on Department operations. Oversight occurred at Full 
Committee and Subcommittee, with 10 hearings, 11 Member 
briefings, and dozens of oversight letters. The Committee held 
some of the first congressional hearings on the matter and 
continued to conduct oversight as outlined in this report even 
while Congress unable to meet in person and ongoing to the 
present day.

                               DIVERSITY

    In implementing the Oversight Plan, the Committee 
consistently examined how DHS' policies, programs, and actions 
affect diverse communities and people of varied backgrounds 
across our Nation. For example, the Committee examined the 
adequacy of Federal disaster programs for underserved 
communities; the effects of border wall construction on 
communities along the U.S.-Mexico border; TSA's treatment of 
transgendered individuals; the disparate outcomes of facial 
recognition technology on people of color; targeted violence 
against certain religious, racial, and ethnic groups; and the 
disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on people of color and 
economically disadvantaged individuals.
    Understanding that homeland security affects all Americans, 
the Committee also endeavored to receive testimony from a 
diverse array of stakeholders in its oversight. Hearing from 
witnesses of various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic 
backgrounds brings new perspectives to the Committee too often 
not heard in Washington, DC and is essential to the Committee's 
oversight of DHS and the Department's impacts on every 
American.

       ADMINISTRATION REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT

    It should be noted that the Committee fulfilled its 
oversight plan despite DHS repeatedly and willfully failing to 
comply with the Committee's requests and subpoenas, which 
impeded legitimate, Constitutionally mandated congressional 
oversight. In a letter dated December 21, 2019, Mr. Chad Wolf, 
who purportedly served as Acting Secretary of the Department 
for the last year of the Trump Administration, wrote to the 
Committee that he was committed ``to be fully cooperative, open 
and transparent'' with the Committee on Homeland Security. 
Unfortunately, throughout the 116th Congress, including during 
the entirety of Mr. Wolf's purported tenure, DHS was anything 
but cooperative, open, transparent, or responsive.
    Instead, the Department repeatedly failed to comply with 
Committee subpoenas, and ignored the Committee's document 
requests, including requests for documents related to the 
coronavirus pandemic. In fact, Mr. Wolf failed to comply with a 
subpoena issued for his testimony to discuss worldwide threats 
facing the homeland.
    In the absence of the information requested by the 
Committee, the Committee and indeed the Congress have little 
insight into the many troubling and apparently improper actions 
taken by the Department, both during Mr. Wolf's tenure and 
during that of prior Trump Administration officials. Key 
unanswered subpoenas and document requests are discussed in 
brief below.

   Failure to Comply with Committee Subpoena for Documents Regarding 
                  Family Separations and Child Deaths

    On November 20, 2019, following the Department's failure to 
produce all documents the Committee had first requested almost 
a year earlier, the Committee issued a subpoena requiring the 
production by noon on December 11, 2019, of documents 
pertaining to the separation of children from their parents and 
the care of children in the custody of CBP, including the 
treatment of two children who died in CBP custody.
    During the 116th Congress, the Department failed to produce 
all documents responsive to this subpoena. The Committee's many 
questions about the Department's immoral family separation 
policies--among other issues--were left unanswered, 
particularly those surrounding the status of all separated 
children.
    On March 3, 2020, the DHS Inspector General issued a report 
finding that ``DHS estimated that Border Patrol agents 
separated 3,014 children from their families while the policy 
was in place,'' and ``DHS also estimated it had completed 2,155 
reunifications''' among this group of children--meaning that at 
the time the Inspector General's report was issued, 859 
children had not been reunified with their parents.
    Regarding DHS's estimate of the number of children 
separated from their parents by the Border Patrol, the 
Inspector General's report states: ``We tried, but could not 
confirm the accuracy of Border Patrol's reported estimate that 
3,014 children were separated during the policy period.'' After 
conducting its own review, the Inspector General found an 
additional 1,369 children ``with potential family relationships 
that were not accurately recorded by CBP, which could result in 
unrecorded family separations.''
    During a hearing at which Mr. Wolf appeared on March 3, 
2020, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman asked numerous 
questions about the status of both the 859 children who 
remained separated from their families at the time the 
Inspector General's report was issued, as well as the 
additional 1,369 children that the Inspector General indicated 
may have been separated from their families. Although Mr. Wolf 
asserted that, ``The Department has not lost any children,'' 
Mr. Wolf was unable to indicate the number of children from 
among either the group of 859 or the group of 1,369 who had not 
been reunified with their families, including the number who 
could not be reunified due to health and safety concerns.
    Following the March 3 hearing, the Committee wrote to the 
Department seeking a status update on each child whose location 
was uncertain, but the Department never provided the 
information the Committee sought. Instead, the Department sent 
a letter in which it asserted that ``the Committee's request 
for unique written updates of 859 children allegedly not 
reunited at the time of the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) 
report as well as another 1,369 children who were `potentially 
separated from their families' cannot be accommodated at this 
time.'' The Department's letter further asserted that ``even 
assuming the OIG's estimates were accurate, it would be 
unreasonable to expect DHS to be able to provide up to 2,228 
unique current updates so expeditiously.''

 Failure to Comply with Subpoena for Documents Related to Exclusion of 
           New York Residents from Trusted Traveler Programs

    On October 9, 2020, the Committee issued a subpoena for 
documents pertaining to the inaccurate and misleading testimony 
that Department officials gave to the Committee regarding the 
Department's arbitrary, capricious, and politically motivated 
decision to bar New York residents from the Trusted Traveler 
programs. The subpoena required the production of all 
responsive documents by October 23, 2020, but the Department 
did not comply this subpoena--even though it was obvious from 
court filings that numerous documents responsive to this 
subpoena were in the Department's possession.

   Requests for Documents Regarding Coronavirus Pandemic Were Ignored

    During the 116th Congress, the United States faced an 
unprecedented global pandemic that killed hundreds of thousands 
of Americans. Recognizing that the pandemic severely strained 
Federal resources, the Committee sought only the most essential 
information regarding our nation's response--including state 
requests for and Federal distributions of personal protective 
equipment (PPE) and testing supplies--and yet the Committee 
received only cursory information and a handful of documents 
from DHS in reply to its correspondence.
    For example, on March 23, 2020, the Committee sent a letter 
requesting basic information on the supplies and distribution 
of PPE, including copies of solicitations and contracts for 
masks and other forms of PPE, medical supplies, and equipment. 
On April 28, the Committee received a letter from the 
Administrator of the FEMA that conveyed only nine contracts. 
This letter admitted that these contracts ``do not represent 
the entirety of contracts that FEMA has issued for PPE.'' In 
fact, publicly available databases indicate that FEMA had 
issued nearly 200 contracts by April 27 that are coded as being 
related to COVID-19. Many of these contracts would presumably 
have been responsive to the Committee's request.
    Separately, the Committee did not receive the documents 
requested in a letter sent jointly by the Chairman and 
Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney, on April 7, 
2020, to Administrator Gaynor. This letter sought documents 
regarding requests from U.S. states, territories, and the 
District of Columbia for PPE, the distribution by the Federal 
government of PPE, and the role of Senior Advisor to the 
President Jared Kushner in FEMA's supply acquisition and 
distribution processes. The Committees wrote again on May 8 to 
renew the request that FEMA provide responsive documents by May 
12. No documents were provided.

               Additional Document Requests Were Ignored

    Among other requests, the Department failed to provide 
documents requested by the Committee to enable Committee 
Members to conduct oversight of the:
     construction at the expense of U.S. taxpayers of 
an ineffective wall along the Southwest border;
     creation and deployment of the ``Protecting 
American Communities Task Force'' and the Department's true 
understanding of extremist involvement in protest activity;
     deployment of DHS personnel to Portland, Oregon;
     issuance by CBP of contracts for the construction 
of segments of wall along the Southwest border;
     the alleged abuse of detainees at the Irwin County 
Detention Center; and
     costs incurred by the Secret Service to protect 
President Trump and his family members.

       Mr. Wolf Failed to Comply with Subpoena for His Testimony

    In September 2020, the Committee issued a subpoena for Mr. 
Wolf's testimony at the Committee on Homeland Security's annual 
worldwide threats hearing after he reneged on his commitment to 
testify. It has been the long-standing practice of the 
Committee to convene this hearing, meant to inform Members 
about global terrorism threats to the homeland. Past 
Secretaries of Homeland Security, regardless of political party 
affiliation, have regularly participated in this hearing. The 
Committee also hoped to question Mr. Wolf about many of the 
outstanding document requests enumerated in this report. 
However, in an unprecedented rejection of the Committee's 
legitimate oversight, Mr. Wolf defied the Committee's subpoena 
and failed to appear at the hearing.

                               APPENDICES

                               APPENDIX I

             COMMITTEE RULES COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

                             116TH CONGRESS

                      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) Conferences.--The Chairman is authorized to offer a 
motion under clause 1 of Rule XXII of the Rules of the House 
whenever the Chairman considers it appropriate.
    (E) 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.
    (F) Activity Report.-- The Committee shall submit a report 
to the House on the activities of the Committee in accordance 
with House rule XI 1(d).

                        RULE II.--SUBCOMMITTEES.

    (A) Generally.--The Full Committee shall be organized into 
the following six standing subcommittees and each shall have 
specific responsibility for such measures or matters as the 
Chairman refers to it:
    (1) Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and 
Operations
    (2) Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
Protection, and Innovation
    (3) Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
Recovery
    (4) Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism
    (5) Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and 
Accountability
    (6) Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security
    (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, consistent with the party ratios 
established by the Majority party, 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.

                 RULE III.-- SPECIAL COMMITTEE PANELS.

    (A) Designation.--The Chairman of the Full Committee may 
designate a special 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) Party Ratios and Appointment.--The chairman of a 
special panel shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Full 
Committee. The Ranking Minority Member of the Full Committee 
may select a ranking minority member for a special panel and 
may appoint additional minority members, consistent with the 
ratio of the full committee. The Chairman and Ranking Minority 
Member may serve as ex officio members.
    (C) Duration.--No special panel shall continue in existence 
for more than six months.
    (D) Jurisdiction.--No panel shall have legislative 
jurisdiction.

                      RULE IV.--REGULAR 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 V.--NOTICE AND PUBLICATION.

    (A) Notice.--
    (1) Hearings.--
    (a) 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.
    (b) However, a hearing may begin sooner than specified in 
(a) if the Chairman of the Committee, with the concurrence of 
the Ranking Minority Member, determines that there is good 
cause to begin such hearing sooner, or if the Committee so 
determines by majority vote, a quorum being present for the 
transaction of business. If such a determination is made, the 
Chairman shall make the announcement required under (a) at the 
earliest possible date. To the extent practicable, 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.--
    (a) The Chair shall announce the date, time, place and 
subject matter of any meeting, which may not commence earlier 
than the third calendar day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, or 
legal holidays except when the House is in session on such a 
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.
    (b) At least 48 hours prior to the commencement of a 
meeting for the markup of legislation, or at the time of 
announcement of the meeting, if less than 48 hours under Rule 
V(A)(2), the text of such legislation to be marked up shall be 
provided to the Members, made publicly available in electronic 
form, and posted on the official Committee web site.
    (c) Not later than 24 hours after concluding a meeting to 
consider legislation, the text of such legislation as ordered 
forwarded or reported, including any amendments adopted or 
defeated, shall be made publicly available in electronic form 
and posted on the official Committee web site.
    (3) Briefings.--The Chairman shall provide notice of the 
date, time, place, and subject matter of a Member briefing. To 
the extent practicable, a Member briefing shall not commence 
earlier than the third day on which Members have notice 
thereof.
    (B) Publication.--House Rule XI 2(g)(3)(C) is hereby 
incorporated by reference.

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

    (A) Open Meetings.--
    (1) 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.
    (2) The Committee or Subcommittee may meet in executive 
session for up to five additional consecutive days of hearings 
if agreed to by the same procedure.
    (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 VII.--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 and may resume proceedings on a postponed vote at any 
time after reasonable notice to Members by the Clerk or other 
designee of the Chairman. 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) Record.--Members may have 10 business days to submit to 
the Chief Clerk of the Committee their statements for the 
record, and, in the case of a hearing, additional questions for 
the hearing record to be directed towards a witness at the 
hearing.

                         RULE VIII.--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 who are present 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. To the extent practicable, 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 a specified 
number of Members to question a witness for a period longer 
than 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.--House Rule XI 2 (j)(1) is hereby 
incorporated by reference.
    (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, and to the greatest 
extent practicable, each witness 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.
    (2) In the case of a witness appearing in a non-
governmental capacity, a written statement of proposed 
testimony shall include a curriculum vita and a disclosure of 
any Federal grants or contracts, or contracts or payments 
originating with a foreign government, received during the 
current calendar year or either of the two preceding calendar 
years by the witness or by an entity represented by the witness 
and related to the subject matter of the hearing. Such 
disclosures shall include the amount and source of each Federal 
grant (or subgrant thereof) or contract (or subcontract 
thereof) related to the subject matter of the hearing, and the 
amount and country of origin of any payment or contract related 
to the subject matter jurisdiction of the hearing originating 
with a foreign government. Such statements, with the 
appropriate redactions to protect the privacy or security of 
the witness, shall be made publicly available in electronic 
form not later than one day after the witness appears.

                           RULE IX.--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) any other action for which 
an actual majority quorum is required by any rule of the House 
of Representatives or by law. The Chairman's staff shall 
consult with the Ranking Minority Member's staff when 
scheduling meetings and hearings, to ensure that a quorum for 
any purpose will include at least one Minority Member of the 
Committee.

                           RULE X.--DECORUM.

    (A) Breaches of Decorum.--The Chairman may punish breaches 
of order and decorum, by censure and exclusion from a hearing 
or meeting; 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 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; COUNSEL.

    (A) Authorization.--The power to authorize and issue 
subpoenas is delegated to the Chairman of the Full Committee, 
as provided for under clause 2(m)(3)(A)(i) of Rule XI of the 
Rules of the House of Representatives. The Chairman shall 
notify the Ranking Minority Member prior to issuing any 
subpoena under such authority. To the extent practicable, the 
Chairman shall consult with the Ranking Minority Member at 
least 24 hours in advance of a subpoena being issued under such 
authority, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays. 
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) Counsel.--When representing a witness or entity before 
the Committee in response to a document request, request for 
transcribed interview, or subpoena from the Committee, or in 
connection with testimony before the Committee at a hearing, 
counsel for the witness or entity must promptly submit to the 
Committee a notice of appearance specifying the following: (a) 
counsel's name, firm or organization, and contact information; 
and (b) each client represented by the counsel in connection 
with the proceeding. Submission of a notice of appearance 
constitutes acknowledgement that counsel is authorized to 
accept service of process by the Committee on behalf of such 
client(s), and that counsel is bound by and agrees to comply 
with all applicable House and Committee rules and regulations.
    (E) Deposition Authority.--Section 103 of H. Res 6 is 
hereby incorporated by reference.

                      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, interns, 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, supervise, where applicable determine remuneration of, 
and may remove Majority staff. The Ranking Minority Member 
shall appoint, supervise, where applicable determine 
remuneration of, and may remove Minority staff. In consultation 
with the Ranking Minority Member, the Chairman may appoint, 
supervise, determine remuneration of 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.--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 except for purposes 
of obtaining an official classification of such testimony. 
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 XV.--COMMITTEE RECORDS.

    (A) Committee Records.--House Rule XI 2(e) is hereby 
incorporated by reference.
    (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 authorized by 
the Committee, a majority being present. Such information may 
be made available to appropriate government personnel for 
purposes of classification. 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 XVI.--COMMITTEE RULES.

    (A) Availability of Committee Rules in Electronic Form.--
House Rule XI 2(a) is hereby incorporated by reference.
    (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

    On January 4, 2019 Mr. Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi was 
elected as Chair and Mr. Mike Rogers of Alabama as Ranking Member 
pursuant to H. Res. 24 and 25, respectively.
    Majority Members and Minority Members were elected to the Committee 
on January 23, 2019, pursuant to H. Res 67 and Res. 68, respectively.
                                 ______
                                 

                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

 Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, 
             Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama, Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Michael T. McCaul, Texas             Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
John Katko, New York                 Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
John Ratcliffe, Texas                Kathleen M. Rice, New York
Mark Walker, North Carolina          J. Luis Correa, California
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                Max Rose, New York
Mark Green, Tennessee                Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Van Taylor, Texas                    Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Al Green, Texas
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Yvette D. Clarke, New York
                                     Dina Titus, Nevada
                                     Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
                                     Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
                                     Val Butler Demings, Florida

                                 ------                                

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND 
                   INNOVATION HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE

  Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana, 
             Chairman

John Katko, New York, Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
John Ratcliffe, Texas                James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Mark Walker, North Carolina          Kathleen M. Rice, New York
Van Taylor, Texas                    Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

          SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND MARITIME SECURITY

   J. Luis Correa, California, 
             Chairman

Debbie Lesko, Arizona, Ranking MemberEmanuel Cleaver, Missouri
John Katko, New York                 Dina Titus, Nevada
John Ratcliffe, Texas                Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Mark Green, Tennessee                Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Val Butler Demings, Florida
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

             EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY

   Donald M. Payne, New Jersey, 
             Chairman

Peter T. King, New York Ranking Memberedric Richmond, Louisiana
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Max Rose, New York
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico, 
            Chairwoman

Dan Crenshaw, Texas, Ranking Member  Dina Titus, Nevada
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Van Taylor, Texas                    Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERTERRORISM

   Max Rose, New York, Chairman

Mark Walker, North Carolina, Ranking Member Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Mark Greene, Tennessee               Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER SECURITY, FACILITATION, AND OPERATIONS

     Kathleen Rice, New York, 
            Chairwoman

Clay Higgins, Louisiana, Ranking Membernald Payne, New Jersey
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                Lou Correa, California
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Yvette Clarke, New York
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)
    On September 25, 2019, Mr. John Ratcliffe of Texas resigned as a 
Member of the Committee on Homeland Security. Mr. Dan Bishop of North 
Carolina was elected to the Committee on September 26, 2019, pursuant 
to H. Res. 598. The Membership was as follows:

                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

 Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, 
             Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama, Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Michael T. McCaul, Texas             Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
John Katko, New York                 Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
Mark Walker, North Carolina          Kathleen M. Rice, New York
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              J. Luis Correa, California
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Mark Green, Tennessee                Max Rose, New York
Van Taylor, Texas                    Lauren Underwood, Illinois
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Yvette D. Clarke, New York
                                     Dina Titus, Nevada
                                     Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
                                     Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
                                     Val Butler Demings, Florida

                                 ------                                

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND 
                   INNOVATION HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE

  Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana, 
             Chairman

John Katko, New York, Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Mark Walker, North Carolina          James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Van Taylor, Texas                    Kathleen M. Rice, New York
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

          SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND MARITIME SECURITY

   J. Luis Correa, California, 
             Chairman

Debbie Lesko, Arizona, Ranking MemberEmanuel Cleaver, Missouri
John Katko, New York                 Dina Titus, Nevada
Mark Green, Tennessee                Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Val Butler Demings, Florida
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

             EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY

   Donald M. Payne, New Jersey, 
             Chairman

Peter T. King, Ranking Member        Cedric Richmond, Louisiana
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Max Rose, New York
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico, 
            Chairwoman

Dan Crenshaw, Texas, Ranking Member  Dina Titus, Nevada
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Van Taylor, Texas                    Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERTERRORISM

   Max Rose, New York, Chairman

Mark Walker, North Carolina, Ranking Member Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Mark Greene, Tennessee               Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER SECURITY, FACILITATION, AND OPERATIONS

     Kathleen Rice, New York, 
            Chairwoman

Clay Higgins, Louisiana, Ranking Membernald Payne, New Jersey
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                J. Lou Correa, California
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Yvette Clarke, New York
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)
    On January 15, 2020, Mr. Van Taylor of Texas resigned as a Member 
of the Committee on Homeland Security. Mr. Jefferson Van Drew of New 
Jersey was elected to the Committee on January 16, 2020, pursuant to H. 
Res. 801. The Membership was as follows:
                                 ______
                                 

                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

 Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, 
             Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama, Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode
Michael T. McCaul, Texas             Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
John Katko, New York                 Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
Mark Walker, North Carolina          Kathleen M. Rice, New York
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              J. Luis Correa, California
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Mark Green, Tennessee                Max Rose, New York
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Al Green, Texas
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Yvette D. Clarke, New York
                                     Dina Titus, Nevada
                                     Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
                                     Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
                                     Val Butler Demings, Florida

                                 ------                                

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND 
                   INNOVATION HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE

  Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana, 
             Chairman

John Katko, New York, Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Mark Walker, North Carolina          James R. Langevin, Rhode
Mark Green, Tennessee                Kathleen M. Rice, New York
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

          SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND MARITIME SECURITY

   J. Luis Correa, California, 
             Chairman

Debbie Lesko, Arizona, Ranking MemberEmanuel Cleaver, Missouri
John Katko, New York                 Dina Titus, Nevada
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Val Butler Demings, Florida
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

             EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY

   Donald M. Payne, New Jersey, 
             Chairman

Peter T. King, Ranking Member        Cedric Richmond, Louisiana
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Max Rose, New York
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Al Green, Texas
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Yvette D. Clarke, New York
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico, 
            Chairwoman

Dan Crenshaw, Texas, Ranking Member  Dina Titus, Nevada
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERTERRORISM

   Max Rose, New York, Chairman

Mark Walker, North Carolina, Ranking Member Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Mark Greene, Tennessee               Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER SECURITY, FACILITATION, AND OPERATIONS

     Kathleen Rice, New York, 
            Chairwoman

Clay Higgins, Louisiana, Ranking Membernald Payne, New Jersey
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                J. Lou Correa, California
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Yvette Clarke, New York
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)
    Mr. Mike Garcia of California was elected to the Committee 
on July 30, 2020, pursuant to H. Res. 1102. The Membership was 
as follows:


                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

 Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi, 
             Chairman

Mike Rogers, Alabama, Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Michael T. McCaul, Texas             Cedric L. Richmond, Louisiana
John Katko, New York                 Donald M. Payne, Jr., New Jersey
Mark Walker, North Carolina          Kathleen M. Rice, New York
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              J. Luis Correa, California
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Mark Green, Tennessee                Max Rose, New York
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Al Green, Texas
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Mike Garcia, California              Dina Titus, Nevada
Nanette Diaz Barragan, California    Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
                                     Val Butler Demings, Florida

                                 ------                                

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON CYBERSECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, AND 
                   INNOVATION HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE

   Lauren Underwood, Illinois, 
            Chairwoman

John Katko, New York, Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, Texas
Mark Walker, North Carolina          James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Mark Green, Tennessee                Kathleen M. Rice, New York
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

          SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND MARITIME SECURITY

   J. Luis Correa, California, 
             Chairman

Debbie Lesko, Arizona, Ranking MemberEmanuel Cleaver, Missouri
John Katko, New York                 Dina Titus, Nevada
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Val Butler Demings, Florida
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

             EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY

   Donald M. Payne, New Jersey, 
             Chairman

Peter T. King, Ranking Member        Max Rose, New York
Dan Crenshaw, Texas                  Lauren Underwood, Illinois
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Dan Bishop, North Carolina           Yvette D. Clarke, New York
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

       SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, MANAGEMENT, AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico, 
            Chairwoman

Dan Crenshaw, Texas, Ranking Member  Dina Titus, Nevada
Clay Higgins, Louisiana              Bonnie Watson Coleman, New Jersey
Jefferson Van Drew, New Jersey       Nanette Diaz Barragan, California
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

           SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE AND COUNTERTERRORISM

   Max Rose, New York, Chairman

Mark Walker, North Carolina, Ranking Member Jackson Lee, Texas
Peter T. King, New York              James R. Langevin, Rhode Island
Mark Greene, Tennessee               Elissa Slotkin, Michigan
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                                 ------                                

     SUBCOMMITTEE ON BORDER SECURITY, FACILITATION, AND OPERATIONS

     Kathleen Rice, New York, 
            Chairwoman

Clay Higgins, Louisiana, Ranking Membernald Payne, New Jersey
Debbie Lesko, Arizona                Lou Correa, California
John Joyce, Pennsylvania             Xochitl Torres Small, New Mexico
Michael Guest, Mississippi           Al Green, Texas
Mike Rogers, Alabama (ex officio)    Yvette Clarke, New York
                                     Bennie G. Thompson, Mississippi 
                                     (ex officio)

                              APPENDIX III

                          List of Public Laws

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
             Public Law                    Date Approved                Bill                     Title
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
116-2...............................  Jan. 18, 2019..........  H.R. 251..............
                                                                                       To extend by 15 months
                                                                                        the Chemical Facility
                                                                                        Anti-Terrorism Standards
                                                                                        Program of the
                                                                                        Department of Homeland
                                                                                        Security, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
116-22..............................  June 24, 2019..........  S. 1379...............
                                                                                       Toreauthorize certain
                                                                                        programs under the
                                                                                        Public Health Service
                                                                                        Act and the Federal
                                                                                        Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
                                                                                        Act with respect to
                                                                                        public health security
                                                                                        and all-hazards
                                                                                        preparedness and
                                                                                        response, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
116-64..............................  Oct. 9, 2019...........  H.R. 1590.............
                                                                                       To require an exercise
                                                                                        related to terrorist and
                                                                                        foreign fighter travel,
                                                                                        and for other purposes.
116-92..............................  Dec. 20, 2019..........  S. 1790...............
                                                                                       To authorize
                                                                                        appropriations for
                                                                                        fiscal year 2020 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.
116-93..............................  Dec. 20, 2019..........  H.R. 1158.............
                                                                                       Making consolidated
                                                                                        appropriations for the
                                                                                        fiscal year ending
                                                                                        September 30, 2020, and
                                                                                        for other purposes.
116-94..............................  Dec. 20, 2019..........  H.R. 1865.............
                                                                                       Making further
                                                                                        consolidated
                                                                                        appropriations for the
                                                                                        fiscal year ending
                                                                                        September 30, 2020, and
                                                                                        for other purposes.
116-108.............................  Jan. 24, 2020..........  H.R. 2476.............
                                                                                       To amend the Homeland
                                                                                        Security Act of 2002 to
                                                                                        provide funding to
                                                                                        secure nonprofit
                                                                                        facilities from
                                                                                        terrorist attacks, and
                                                                                        for other purposes.
116-116.............................  Mar. 2, 2020...........  H.R. 504..............
                                                                                       To amend the Homeland
                                                                                        Security Act of 2002 to
                                                                                        require the Department
                                                                                        of Homeland Security to
                                                                                        develop an engagement
                                                                                        strategy with fusion
                                                                                        centers, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
116-122.............................  Mar. 3, 2020...........  S.2107 (H.R. 4482)....
                                                                                       To increase the number of
                                                                                        CBP Agriculture
                                                                                        Specialists and support
                                                                                        staff in the Office of
                                                                                        Field Operations of U.S.
                                                                                        Customs and Border
                                                                                        Protection, and for
                                                                                        other purposes.
116-150.............................  July 22, 2020..........  S.4148................
                                                                                       To extend the Chemical
                                                                                        Facility Anti-Terrorism
                                                                                        Standards Program of the
                                                                                        Department of Homeland
                                                                                        Security, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
116-XXX.............................  Dec. 23, 2020..........  H.R. 4761.............
                                                                                       To ensure U.S. Customs
                                                                                        and Border Protection
                                                                                        officers, agents, and
                                                                                        other personnel have
                                                                                        adequate synthetic
                                                                                        opioid detection
                                                                                        equipment, that the
                                                                                        Department of Homeland
                                                                                        Security has a process
                                                                                        to update synthetic
                                                                                        opioid detection
                                                                                        capability, and for
                                                                                        other purposes.
116-XXX.............................  Dec. 27, 2020..........  H.R. 133..............
                                                                                       Making consolidated
                                                                                        appropriations for the
                                                                                        fiscal year ending
                                                                                        September 30, 2021,
                                                                                        providing coronavirus
                                                                                        emergency response and
                                                                                        relief, and for other
                                                                                        purposes.
116-XXX.............................  Jan. 1, 2021...........  H.R. 6395.............
                                                                                       To authorize
                                                                                        appropriations for
                                                                                        fiscal year 2021 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.
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                              APPENDIX IV

                          Legislative Reports

 
 
 
H. Rpt. 116-22           U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rural and
  H.R. 1598               Remote Hiring and Retention Strategy Act Of
                          2019
                         To require the Secretary of Homeland Security
                          to issue a strategy to improve hiring and
                          retention of U.S. Customs and Border
                          Protection personnel in rural or remote areas,
                          and for other purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed March 28, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-23           CBP Workload Staffing Model Act
  H.R. 1639              To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          improve U.S. Customs and Border Protection
                          (CBP) identification of staffing needs, and
                          for other purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed March 28, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-24           CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act
  H.R. 1589               of 2019
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          establish chemical, biological, radiological,
                          and nuclear 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,
                          with an amendment.
                           Filed March 28, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-25           Coordinating and Leveraging Activities for
  H.R. 1593               School Security Act
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          establish a school security coordinating
                          council, and for other purposes, with an
                          amendment.
                           Filed March 28, 2019.
H. Rpt. 116-26           Department of Homeland Security Morale,
  H.R. 1433               Recognition, Learning and Engagement Act of
                          2019
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          improve morale within the Department of
                          Homeland Security workforce by conferring new
                          responsibilities to the Chief Human Capital
                          Officer, establishing an employee engagement
                          steering committee, requiring action plans,
                          and authorizing an annual employee award
                          program, and for other purposes, with an
                          amendment.
                           Filed March 28, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-27           Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise
  H.R. 1590               Act of 2019
                         To require an exercise related to terrorist and
                          foreign fighter travel, and for other
                          purposes.
                           Filed March 28, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-45           Rescinding DHS' Waiver Authority for Border
  H.R. 1232               Wall Act
                         To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and
                          Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to repeal
                          certain waiver authority relating to the
                          construction of new border barriers, and for
                          other purposes.
                           Filed May 2, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-87           Supporting Research and Development for First
  H.R. 542                Responders Act
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          establish the National Urban Security
                          Technology Laboratory, and for other purposes.
                           Filed May 28, 2019
H. Rpt. 116 88           Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists' Use
  H.R. 2621               of Ghost Guns Act
                         To direct the Under Secretary for Intelligence
                          and Analysis of the Department of Homeland
                          Security to develop and disseminate a threat
                          assessment regarding terrorist use of ghost
                          guns, and for other purposes.
                           Filed May 28, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-88, Pt. II   Homeland Security Assessment of Terrorists' Use
  H.R. 2621               of Ghost Guns Act
                         To direct the Under Secretary for Intelligence
                          and Analysis of the Department of Homeland
                          Security to develop and disseminate a threat
                          assessment regarding terrorist use of ghost
                          guns, and for other purposes.
                         Minority Report
                           Filed June 10, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-89           DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2019
  H.R. 1158              To authorize cyber incident response teams at
                          the Department of Homeland Security, and for
                          other purposes.
                           Filed May 30, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-90           Homeland Procurement Reform Act
  H.R. 2083              To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002
                          regarding the procurement of certain items
                          related to national security interests for
                          Department of Homeland Security frontline
                          operational components, and for other
                          purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed May 30, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-91           Secure Communities and Safe Schools Act
  H.R. 2383              To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          prohibit the expenditure of certain grant
                          funds to purchase firearms, and for other
                          purposes.
                           Filed May 30, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-92           Securing American Nonprofit Organizations
  H.R. 2476               Against Terrorism Act of 2019
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities
                          from terrorist attacks, and for other
                          purposes.
                           Filed May 30, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-93           Strengthening Local Transportation Security
  H.R. 2539               Capabilities Act of 2019
                         To require the Secretary of Homeland Security
                          to prioritize the assignment of certain
                          officers and intelligence analysts from the
                          Transportation Security Administration and the
                          Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the
                          Department of Homeland Security to locations
                          with participating State, local, and regional
                          fusion centers in jurisdictions with a high-
                          risk surface transportation asset in order to
                          enhance the security of such assets, including
                          by improving timely sharing of classified
                          information regarding terrorist and other
                          threats, and for other purposes.
                           Filed May 30, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-94           Unifying DHS Intelligence Enterprise Act
  H.R. 2589              To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          establish a homeland intelligence doctrine for
                          the Department of Homeland Security, and for
                          other purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed May 30, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-95           DHS Overseas Personnel Enhancement Act of 2019
  H.R. 2590              To require a Department of Homeland Security
                          overseas personnel enhancement plan, and for
                          other purpose, with an amendment.
                           Filed May 30, 2019.
H. Rpt. 116-96           DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2019
  H.R. 2609              To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          establish the Acquisition Review Board in the
                          Department of Homeland Security, and for other
                          purposes.
                           Filed May 30, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-163, Pt. 1   Homeland Security Improvement Act
  H.R. 2203              To increase transparency, accountability, and
                          community engagement within the Department of
                          Homeland Security, provide independent
                          oversight of border security activities,
                          improve training for agents and officers of
                          U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S.
                          Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for
                          other purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed July 19, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-187          Traveling Parents Screening Consistency Act of
  H.R. 3246               2019
                         To require GAO review of certain TSA screening
                          protocols, and for other purposes.
                           Filed August 27, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-188          Securing the Homeland Security Supply Chain Act
  H.R. 3320               of 2019
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security
                          to implement certain requirements for
                          information relating to supply chain risk, and
                          for other purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed August 27, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-189          Counter Terrorist Network Act
  H.R. 3526              To authorize certain counter terrorist networks
                          activities of U.S. Customs and Border
                          Protection, and for other purposes.
                           Filed August 27, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-190          DHS Acquisition Reform Act of 2019
  H.R. 3413              To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          provide for certain acquisition authorities
                          for the Under Secretary of Management of the
                          Department of Homeland Security, and for other
                          purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed August 30, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-191          Trusted Traveler Reconsideration and
  H.R. 3675               Restoration Act of 2019
                         To require a review of Department of Homeland
                          Security trusted traveler programs, and for
                          other purposes.
                           Filed August 30, 2019.
H. Rpt. 116-192          Helping Families Fly Act of 2019
  H.R. 3694              To require the Transportation Security
                          Administration to implement training for
                          frontline Administration personnel regarding
                          the screening of pregnant women and families
                          with young children at passenger screening
                          checkpoints, and for other purposes.
                           Filed August 30, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-193          Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act
  H.R. 3710              To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          provide for the remediation of cybersecurity
                          vulnerabilities, and for other purposes.
                           Filed August 30, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-194          Joint Task Force to Combat Opioid Trafficking
  H.R. 3722               Act of 2019
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          authorize a Joint Task Force to enhance
                          integration of the Department of Homeland
                          Security's border security operations to
                          detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent
                          narcotics, such as fentanyl and other
                          synthetic opioids, from entering the United
                          States, and for other purposes.
                           Filed August 30, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-195          Emerging Transportation Security Threats Act of
  H.R. 3318               2019
                         To require the Transportation Security
                          Administration to establish a task force to
                          conduct an analysis of emerging and potential
                          future threats to transportation security, and
                          for other purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed August 30, 2019.
H. Rpt. 116-201          TSA Reaching Across Nationalities, Societies,
  H.R. 3691               and Languages to Advance Traveler Education
                          Act
                         To require the TSA to develop a plan to ensure
                          that TSA material disseminated in major
                          airports can be better understood by more
                          people accessing such airports, and for other
                          purposes.
                           Filed September 11, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-203          Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel
  H.R. 3356               Act
                         To provide PreCheck to certain severely injured
                          or disabled veterans, and for other purposes,
                           Filed September 12, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-213          Domestic and International Terrorism
  H.R. 3016               Documentation and Analysis of Threats in
                          America Act
                         To require a joint domestic terrorism report,
                          establish within the Department of Homeland
                          Security a National Center for the Study of
                          Domestic Terrorism, authorize research within
                          the Department of Homeland Security on current
                          trends in domestic terrorism, with an
                          amendment.
                           Filed September 19, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-211          U.S. Border Patrol Medical Screening Standards
  H.R. 3525               Act
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          direct the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and
                          Border Protection to establish uniform
                          processes for medical screening of individuals
                          interdicted between ports of entry, and for
                          other purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed September 28, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-279          Pipelines Security Act
  H.R. 3699              To codify the Transportation Security
                          Administration's responsibility relating to
                          securing pipelines against cybersecurity
                          threats, acts of terrorism, and other
                          nefarious acts that jeopardize the physical
                          security or cybersecurity of pipelines.
                           Filed November 12, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-298          Covert Testing and Risk Mitigation Improvement
  H.R. 3469               Act of 2019
                         To direct the Transportation Security
                          Administration to carry out covert testing and
                          risk mitigation improvement of aviation
                          security operations, and for other purposes.
                           Filed November 19, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-299          Inland Waters Security Review Act
  H.R. 4402              To require the Secretary of Homeland Security
                          to conduct an inland waters threat analysis,
                          and for other purposes.
                           Filed November 19, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-300          Department of Homeland Security Office of Civil
  H.R. 4713               Rights and Civil Liberties Act
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          make certain improvements in the Office for
                          Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the
                          Department of Homeland Security, and for other
                          purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed November 19, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-301          Drone Origin Security Enhancement Act
  H.R. 4753              To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security
                          from operating or procuring foreign-made
                          unmanned aircraft systems, and for other
                          purposes.
                           Filed November 19, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-308          Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and
  H.R. 3669               Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act of 2019
                         To require the Secretary of Homeland Security
                          to conduct a collective response to a
                          terrorism exercise that includes the
                          management of cascading effects on critical
                          infrastructure during times of extreme cold
                          weather, and for other purposes.
                           Filed November 22, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-309          Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against
  H.R. 4432               Drones and Emerging Threats Act
                         To require the Department of Homeland Security
                          to prepare a terrorism threat assessment
                          relating to unmanned aircraft systems, and for
                          other purposes.
                           Filed November 22, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-310          Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protege
  H.R. 4727               Program Act of 2019
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          establish a mentor-protege program, and for
                          other purposes.
                           Filed November 22, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-318, Pt. I   Synthetic Opioid Exposure Prevention and
  H.R. 4739               Training Act
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          protect U.S. Customs and Border Protection
                          officers, agents, other personnel, and canines
                          against potential synthetic opioid exposure,
                          and for other purposes.
                           Filed December 3, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-319, Pt. I   DHS Opioid Detection Resilience Act of 2019
  H.R. 4761              To ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection
                          officers, agents, and other personnel have
                          adequate synthetic opioid detection equipment,
                          that the Department of Homeland Security has a
                          process to update synthetic opioid detection
                          capability, and for other purposes.
                           Filed December 3, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-341, Pt. I   Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities
  H.R. 3256               from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          re-authorize and improve the Chemical Facility
                          Anti-Terrorism Standards Program, and for
                          other purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed December 12, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-356          DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  H.R. 3787               Coordinator Act
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          establish in the Department of Homeland
                          Security an Unmanned Aircraft Systems
                          Coordinator, and for other purposes, with an
                          amendment.
                           Filed December 18, 2019
H. Rpt. 116-370          Homeland Security for Children Act
  H.R. 2932              To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          ensure that the needs of children are
                          considered in homeland security planning, and
                          for other purposes.
                           Filed January 8, 2020.
H. Rpt. 116-375          Department of Homeland Security Climate Change
  H.R. 4737               Research Act
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          require the Under Secretary for Science and
                          Technology of the Department of Homeland
                          Security to research and evaluate existing
                          Federal research regarding approaches to
                          mitigate climate change on homeland security
                          to identify areas for further research within
                          the Department, research and develop
                          approaches to mitigate the consequences of
                          climate change on homeland security, and for
                          other purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed January 10, 2020
H. Rpt. 116-393, Pt. I   Historically Black Colleges and Universities
  H.R. 1494               (HBCUS) Homeland Security Partnerships Act
                         To strengthen partnerships between historically
                          Black colleges and universities and minority-
                          serving institutions and the Department of
                          Homeland Security, and for other purposes,
                          with an amendment.
                           Filed February 6, 2020
H. Rpt. 116-394          Securing America's Ports Act
  H.R. 5273              To require the Secretary of Homeland Security
                          to develop a plan to increase to 100 percent
                          the rates of scanning of commercial and
                          passenger vehicles entering the United States
                          at land ports of entry along the border using
                          large-scale non-intrusive inspection systems
                          to enhance border security, and for other
                          purposes, with an amendment.
                           Filed February 6, 2020
H. Rpt. 116-398, Pt. I   Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act
  H.R. 1140               of 2020
                         To enhance the security operations of the
                          Transportation Security Administration and
                          stability of the transportation security
                          workforce by applying the personnel system
                          under title 5, United States Code, to
                          employees of the Transportation Security
                          Administration who provide screening of all
                          passengers and property, with an amendment.
                           Filed February 21, 2020
H. Rpt. 116-398, Pt. II  Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act
  H.R. 1140               of 2020
                         This supplemental report shows changes in
                          existing law made by the bill (H.R. 1140), as
                          reported, which was not included in part 1 of
                          the report submitted by the Committee on
                          Homeland Security on February 21, 2020
                           Filed February 26, 2020
H. Rpt. 116-471, Part I  DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act
  H.R. 5828              To support remediation of illicit cross-border
                          tunnels, and for other purposes, with an
                          amendment.
                           Filed August 7, 2020
H. Rpt. 116-475          Homeland Security Acquisition Professional
  H.R. 5822               Career Program Act
                         To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          establish an acquisition professional career
                          program, and for other purposes, with an
                          amendment.
                           Filed August 14, 2020
H. Rpt. 116-476          Safe Communities Act of 2020
  H.R. 5780              To enhance stakeholder outreach to and
                          operational engagement with owners and
                          operators of critical infrastructure and other
                          relevant stakeholders by the Cybersecurity and
                          Infrastructure Security Agency to bolster
                          security against acts of terrorism and other
                          homeland security threats, including by
                          maintaining a clearinghouse of security
                          guidance, best practices, and other voluntary
                          content developed by the Agency or aggregated
                          from trusted sources, and for other purposes,
                          with an amendment.
                           Filed August 14, 2020
H. Rpt. 116-478          State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act
  H.R. 5823              To establish a program to make grants to States
                          to address cybersecurity risks and
                          cybersecurity threats to information systems
                          of State, local, Tribal, or territorial
                          governments, and for other purposes, with an
                          amendment.
                           Filed August 18, 2020
H. Rpt. 116-498, Pt. I   DHS Blue Campaign Enhancement Act
  H.R. 5804              To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to
                          enhance the Blue Campaign of the Department of
                          Homeland Security, and for other purposes,
                          with an amendment.
                           Filed September 11, 2020
H. Rpt. 116-471, Pt. II  DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act
  H.R. 5828              This supplemental report shows the adopted
                          legislative text (as amended) with respect to
                          the bill (H.R.5828), as reported, that was
                          incorrectly included in part 1 of the report
                          submitted on August 7, 2020.
                           Filed December 10, 2020
H. Rpt. 116-683, Pt. I   National Commission on Online Platforms and
  H.R. 4782               Homeland Security Act
                         To establish a national commission on online
                          platforms and homeland security, and for other
                          purposes.
                           Filed December 21, 2020
 


                               APPENDIX V

    Presidential Messages, Executive Communications, Memorials, and 
                               Petitions

                        EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

Executive Communication 819
    April 29, 2019--Letter from Assistant Secretary for 
Legislative Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's Final Emergency Interim Report 
CBP Families and Children Care Panel, April 16, 2019.
Executive Communication 942
    May 8, 2019--Letter from Assistant for Legislative Affairs, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting twelve 
legislative proposals that support the President's Fiscal Year 
2020 Budget request for the U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security.
Executive Communication 1294
    June 12, 2019--Letter from Chief, Border Security 
Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
Department of Homeland, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Conforming Amendments to the U.S. Asia-Pacific Economic 
Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card Program Regulations 
[CBP Dec. 19-05] (RIN: 1651-AB24) received June 6, 2019, 
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub L. 104-121( 251; (110 
Stat. 868).
Executive Communication 1419
    June 24, 2019--Letter from Chief, Border Security 
Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
Department of Homeland, transmitting the Department's final 
rule--Flights to and from Cuba [Docket No.: USCBP-2016-0015] 
(RIN: 1651-AB10) received June 20, 2019, pursuant 5 U.S.C. 
801(a)(1)(A); Pub L. 104-121( 251; (110 Stat. 868).
Executive Communication 1467
    June 27, 2019--Letter from Officer for Civil Rights and 
Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting 
the Department's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: 
Semiannual Report to Congress, Third and Fourth Quarters, FY 
2018 (April 1, 2018--September 30, 2018), pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 
345(b); and 42 U.S.C. 2000ee-1.
Executive Communication 1512
    July 12, 2019--Letter from Assistant for Legislative 
Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting draft 
legislation to provide the U.S. Department of Homeland 
Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency with the 
authority it needs to identify and mitigate cybersecurity 
vulnerabilities within our nation's critical infrastructure.
Executive Communication 1964
    August 27, 2019--Letter from Acting Deputy Assistant 
Director, Office of Policy and Planning, Immigration and 
Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's Major final rule--Apprehension, 
Processing, Care, and Custody of Alien Minors and Unaccompanied 
Alien Children (RIN: 1653-AA75; 0970-AC42] received August 20, 
2019, pursuant 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub L. 104-121( 251; (110 
Stat. 868).
Executive Communication 2878
    November 8, 2019--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Acting, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
Department's Privacy Office 2019 Annual Report to Congress, 
pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 142(a)(6); Pub. L. 107-296, Sec. 222(a)(6) 
(as amended by Pub. L. 108-458,) 8305); (118 Stat. 3868).
Executive Communication 3050
    November 20, 2019--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Acting, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
Department's Privacy Office 2018 Data Mining Report to 
Congress, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2000ee-3(c)(1); Pub. L. 110-53, 
(804(c)(1); (121 Stat. 363).
Executive Communication 3686
    February 2, 2020--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer, 
Acting, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
Department's Privacy Office Fiscal Year 2019 Second Semiannual 
Report to Congress for the period April 1, through September 
30, 2019.
Executive Communication 4161
    March 19, 2020--Letter from Deputy Chief Counsel for 
Regulations and Security Standards, Office of the Chief 
Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the 
Department's Major final rule--Security Training for Surface 
Transportation Employees [Docket No.: TSA-2015-0001] (RIN: 
1652-AA55) received March 12, 2020, pursuant 5 U.S.C. 
801(a)(1)(A); Pub L. 104-121( 251; (110 Stat. 868).
Executive Communication 4531
    June 18, 2020--Letter from Chief, Trade and Commercial 
Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 
Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's 
final rule--Announcement of Vessel Manifest Confidentiality 
Online Application and Update of Mailing and Email Addresses 
for Submission of Vessel Manifest Confidentiality 
Certifications (RIN: 1651-AB36) received May 28, 2020, pursuant 
5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub L. 104-121( 251; (110 Stat. 868).
Executive Communication 4615
    June 29, 2020--Letter from Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of 
the General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's final rule--Disclosure of 
Information in Litigation received June 12, 2020, pursuant 5 
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Pub L. 104-121( 251; (110 Stat. 868).
Executive Communication 5269
    September 14, 2020--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer and 
Chief FOIA Officer, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's Privacy Office Fiscal Year 2020 
Semiannual Report to Congress for the period October 1, through 
March 31, 2020.
Executive Communication 5407
    October 2, 2020--Letter from Chief Privacy Officer and 
Chief FOIA Officer, Department of Homeland Security, 
transmitting the Department's Privacy Office's Social Security 
Number Fraud Prevention Act Report to Congress for 2020.

                               MEMORIALS

Memorial 8
    March 14, 2019--Memorial of the General Assembly of the 
Commonwealth of Kentucky, relative to House Resolution No. 122, 
commending and supporting the President of the United States 
and his decision to secure our borders by declaring a national 
emergency and commending and thanking the men and women of the 
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Memorial 28
    April 18, 2019--Memorial of the Senate of the State of 
Texas, relative to Senate Resolution No. 535, expressing 
dissatisfaction with the United States Congress' inadequate 
efforts to fully fund the operational security of the Texas-
Mexico international border.
Memorial 56
    May 20, 2019--Memorial of the General Assembly of the State 
of Georgia, relative to Senate Resolution 114, urging Congress 
to pass funding legislation that will secure the southern 
border of the United States.
Memorial 120
    July 23, 2019--Memorial of the Legislature of the State of 
Utah, relative to House Resolution 3, urging a humane response 
to the humanitarian crises at the U.S.-Mexico border.

                               PETITIONS

Petition 35
    August 2, 2019--Petition of Mr. Gregory D. Watson, a 
citizen of Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to enact 
legislation that would earmark for the construction and 
maintenance of physical barriers between the United States, and 
nations with which the United States shares land borders, the 
monetary proceeds generated from the disposition of seized or 
forfeited assets once used as accessories in the commission of 
crimes which were in violation of Federal law.

                              APPENDIX VI

                            Committee Staff

                             MAJORITY STAFF

Hope E. Goins, Staff Director
Melissa Alvarado, Professional Staff Member
Brooke Barker, Digital Director
Moira Bergin, Subcommittee Director and Counsel, Subcommittee 
        on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
        Innovation
Lisa Canini, Subcommittee Director, Subcommittee on Oversight, 
        Management, and Accountability
Alexandra Carnes, Subcommittee Director, Subcommittee on Border 
        Security, Facilitation, and Operations
Brittany Carr, Senior Professional Staff Member
Marcus Clark, Security Director
Rosaline Cohen, Chief Counsel
Kenyatta Collins, Staff Assistant
Adam Comis, Communications Director
Lydia Dennett, Professional Staff Member
Aryn C. Ehlow, Professional Staff Member
Alice Hayes, Research Assistant
Claytrice Henderson, Research Assistant
Leon Horton, IV, Legislative Counsel
Christian M. Hollowell, Legislative and Executive Assistant
Jenna Hopkins, Professional Staff Member
Nzinga Dyson, Legislative Counsel
Naveed Jazayeri, Professional Staff Member
Camisha Johnson, Professional Staff Member
Laura Kupe, Counsel
Andrea Lee, Policy Advisor
Lucinda Lessley, Senior Advisor
Geremiah Lofton, Subcommittee Clerk
Devin Lynch, Professional Staff Member
Alex Marston, Subcommittee Director, Subcommittee on 
        Transportation and Maritime Security
Brieana Marticorena, Professional Staff Member
Lauren McClain, Subcommittee Director, Subcommittee on 
        Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Ethan McClelland, Parliamentarian
Earvin Miers, Scheduler
Jessica Myers, Deputy Press Secretary
Alison Northrop, Oversight Director
Jonathan Parnes, Counsel
Sandeep Avinash Prasanna, Subcommittee Director and Counsel, 
        Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism
Charles Shaw, Professional Staff
Alicia Smith, Counsel
Jack Solano, Counsel
Stephen Williams, Professional Staff Member
Matthew Wein, Professional Staff Member

                             MINORITY STAFF

Chris Vieson, Staff Director
Diana Bergwin, Subcommittee Director, Subcommittee on Emergency 
        Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Emily Bondi, Staff and Press Assistant
Meagan Devlin, Staff Assistant
Kathleen Crooks Flynn, Deputy General Counsel/Subcommittee 
        Director, Subcommittee on Oversight and Management 
        Accountability
Geoffrey Gosselin, Deputy Staff Director
Michael Kirlin, Deputy Staff Director
Kyle Klein, Subcommittee Director, Subcommittee on 
        Transportation and Maritime Security
Kathleen Loden, Deputy Staff Director
Forrest McConnell, IV, General Counsel
Sarah Moxley, Subcommittee Director, Subcommittee on 
        Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure 
        Protection, and Innovation
Kyle Noyes, Professional Staff Member
Katherine Pointer, Director of Member Services
Michaela Sundermann, Press Secretary
Emily Trapani, Subcommittee Director, Subcommittee on Border 
        Security, Facilitation, and Operations
Sydney White, Counsel

                         SHARED COMMITTEE STAFF

Natalie Nixon, Chief Administrative Officer
Ashleigh Phillips, Clerk

                         FORMER MAJORITY STAFF

Charles Carithers, Professional Staff Member
Wendy Clerinx, Professional Staff Member
Ike Hajinazarian, Deputy Press Secretary
Brandon Jones, Professional Staff Member
Taylor Jones, Subcommittee Clerk
Kyle McFarland, Security Director
Amanda Mims, Office Manager
Nicole Tisdale, Subcommittee Director and Counsel, Subcommittee 
        on Intelligence and Counterterrorism
Emmanuel Vega, Digital Director
Joel Walsh, Professional Staff Member

                         FORMER MINORITY STAFF

Mandy Bowers, Subcommittee Director, Subcommittee on 
        Intelligence and Counterterrorism
Nicole Hager, Press Secretary
Colin Meehan, Professional Staff Member
Joshua Ronk, Professional Staff Member

                     FORMER SHARED COMMITTEE STAFF

Marc Johnson, Clerk
Nick Johnson, Clerk

                              APPENDIX VII

                               Witnesses

                                 --A--

Adams, Michael, Secretary of State, Commonwealth of Kentucky.
      LFULL, Aug. 28, 2020, ``Protecting America's Democracy: 
Ensuring Every Vote Counts.''
Albence, Matthew T., Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and 
        Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
      LBSFO, May 9, 2019, ``A Review of the FY 2020 Budget 
Request for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services.''
Albert, Sylvia, Director of Voting and Elections, Common Cause.
      LCIPI, Aug. 4, 2020, ``Secure, Safe, and Auditable: 
Protecting the Integrity of the 2020 Elections.''
Allen, John R., General (USMC-Ret.), Sub-Chair, Subcommittee on 
        the Prevention of Targeted Violence Against Faith-based 
        Communities, Homeland Security Advisory Council, U.S. 
        Department of Homeland Security.
      LIC, Jan. 15, 2020, ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-
Semitic Domestic Terrorism.''
Alvarez, Nayda, Private Landowner, La Rosita, Texas.
      LBSFO, Feb. 27, 2020, ``Examining the Effect of the 
Border Wall on Private and Tribal Landowners.''
Anderson, Nathan, Acting Director, Homeland Security & Justice, 
        U.S. Government Accountability Office.
      LFULL, Feb. 27, 2019, ``Securing Our Nation's Chemical 
Facilities: Building on the Progress of the CFATS Program.''
Anzaldua, Rey, Private Landowner, Granjeno, Texas.
      LBSFO, Feb. 27, 2020, ``Examining the Effect of the 
Border Wall on Private and Tribal Landowners.''
Azelton, Aundrea, Chief Deputy, Randolph County Sheriff's 
        Office, Asheboro, North Carolina.
      LIC, Oct. 28, 2019, field hearing in Greensboro, North 
Carolina, ``Tackling Human Trafficking: Assessing Federal, 
State and Local Information Sharing Efforts.''

                                 --B--

Badanes, Ginny, Director, Strategic Projects, Defending 
        Democracy Program, Microsoft.
      LCIPI, Nov. 19, 2019, ``The Road to 2020: Defending 
Against Election Interference.''
Bailey, Angela, Chief Human Capital Officer, U.S. Department of 
        Homeland Security.
      LOMA, Jan. 14, 2020, ``Seventeen Years Later: Why is 
Morale at DHS Still Low.''
      LOMA, Feb. 27, 2020, ``Building a Diverse and Inclusive 
Workforce to Meet the Homeland Security Mission.''
Ballard, Tim, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Operation 
        Underground Railroad.
      LBSFO, Mar. 26, 2019, ``The Department of Homeland 
Security's Family Separation Policy: Perspectives from the 
Border.''
Barela, John, Chief Executive Officer, The Borderplex Alliance.
      LBSFO, Apr. 30, 2019, ``The Impacts of Trump Policies on 
Border Communities.''
Barnes, Victoria Emerson, Executive Vice President for Public 
        Affairs and Policy, U.S. Travel Association.
      LTMS, Jun. 18, 2020, ``Climbing Again: Stakeholder Views 
on Resuming Air Travel in the COVID-19 Era.''
Beirich, Heidi, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, 
        Global Project Against Hate and Extremism.
      LIC, Jul. 16, 2020, ``Assessing the Threat from 
Accelerationists and Militia Extremists.''
Benjamin, Georges C., MD, Executive Director, American Public 
        Health Association.
      LEPRR, Jul. 10, 2020, ``Management Pandemic Response: 
Confronting the Unequal Impacts of COVID-19.''
Benson, Jocelyn, Secretary of State, State of Michigan.
      LFULL, Aug. 28, 2020, ``Protecting America's Democracy: 
Ensuring Every Vote Counts.''
Bergen, Peter, Vice President, Global Strategies & Fellows, New 
        America.
      LFULL, Sep. 10, 2019, ``Global Terrorism: Threats to the 
Homeland, Part I.''
Bickert, Monika, Head of Global Policy Management, Facebook.
      LFULL, Jun. 26, 2019, ``Examining Social Media 
Companies'' Efforts to Counter Online Terror Content and 
Misinformation.''
Blaze, Matt, McDevitt Chair of Computer Science and Law, 
        Georgetown University.
      LCIPI, Nov. 19, 2019, ``The Road to 2020: Defending 
Against Election Interference.''
Bottoms, Keisha Lance, Mayor, Atlanta, Georgia.
      LCIPI, Jun. 25, 2019, ``Cybersecurity Challenges for 
State and Local Governments: Assessing How the Federal 
Government Can Help.''
Boyd, Kelly, Access and Functional Needs Planner, Preparedness 
        Bureau/Emergency Management Section, New Jersey Office 
        of Emergency Management.
      LEPRR, Jul. 23, 2019, field hearing in Jersey City, New 
Jersey, ``Protecting Every Citizen: Assessing Emergency 
Preparedness for Underserved Populations.''
Brane, Michelle, Director for Migrant Rights and Justice, 
        Women's Refugee Commission.
      LBSFO, Mar. 26, 2019, ``The Department of Homeland 
Security's Family Separation Policy: Perspectives from the 
Border.''
Braun, Jake, Executive Director, Cyber Policy Initiative.
      LFULL, Feb. 13, 2019, ``Defending Our Democracy: 
Building Partnerships to Protect America's Elections.''
Brennan, Bridget G., Special Narcotics Prosecutor, Office of 
        the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, New York, New York.
      LIC & BSFO, Jul. 25, 2019, ``Homeland Security 
Implications of the Opioid Crisis.''
Bryan, William, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the 
        Under Secretary, Science and Technology Directorate, 
        U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
      LCIPI, Apr. 30, 2019, ``Resourcing DHS' Cybersecurity 
and Innovation Missions: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 
Budget Request for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency and the Science and Technology Directorate.''
Bucchere, Louis V., Commanding Officer, Emergency Management 
        Section, New Jersey State Police.
      LEPRR, Mar. 13, 2019, ``Improving the Federal Response: 
Perspectives on the State of Emergency Management.''
      LEPRR, Jul. 23, 2019, field hearing in Jersey City, New 
Jersey, ``Protecting Every Citizen: Assessing Emergency 
Preparedness for Underserved Populations.''
Buchanan, Ben, Senior Faculty Fellow, Assistant Teaching 
        Professor, Center for Security and Emerging Technology, 
        Mortara Center, Georgetown University.
      LI&C, Jun. 25, 2019, ``Artificial Intelligence and 
Counterterrorism: Possibilities and Limitations.''
      LCIPI, Oct. 22, 2019, ``Preparing for the Future: An 
Assessment of Emerging Cyber Threats.''
Burke, Kevin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Airports 
        Council International-North America.
      LTMS, Jun. 18, 2020, ``Climbing Again: Stakeholder Views 
on Resuming Air Travel in the COVID-19 Era.''

                                 --C--

Caldas, Astrid, Senior Climate Scientist, Union of Concerned 
        Scientists.
      LEPRR, Apr. 9, 2019, ``Assessing the Homeland Security 
Impacts of a Changing Climate.''
Chilton, Jim, Private Landowner, Arivaca, Arizona.
       BSFO, Feb. 27, 2020, ``Examining the Effect of the 
Border Wall on Private and Tribal Landowners.''
Cillufo, Frank J., Director, McCrary Institute for Cyber and 
        Critical Infrastructure, Auburn University.
       CIPI, Jun. 25, 2019, ``Cybersecurity Challenges for 
State and Local Governments: Assessing How the Federal 
Government Can Help.''
Coffey, Luke, Director, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for 
        Foreign Policy, The Heritage Foundation.
       TMS, Sep. 19, 2019, ``The Northern Northern Border: 
Homeland Security Priorities in the Arctic, Part I.''
Cogswell, Patricia F.S., Acting Deputy Administrator, 
        Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department 
        of Homeland Security.
       TMS, Oct. 29, 2019, ``One Year Later: Implementation of 
the TSA Modernization Act.''
Conroy, Donald, Director, National Targeting Center, Passenger 
        Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
       IC & BSFO, Apr. 2, 2020, ``Supporting a Fact-Based 
Approach to Preventing Terrorist Travel to the United States.''
Cooper, Rodney, Executive Director, LaSalle Corrections.
       BSFO, Jul. 13, 2020, ``Oversight of ICE Detention 
Facilities: Examining ICE Contractors' Response to COVID-19.''
Cox, J. David, National President, American Federation of 
        Government Employees, AFL-CIO.
       TMS, May 21, 2019, ``The TSA Workforce Crisis: A 
Homeland Security Risk.''
Cuccinelli, Ken, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       FULL, Mar. 11, 2020, ``Confronting the Coronavirus: The 
Federal Response.''
Cuffari, Joseph V., Inspector General, U.S. Department of 
        Homeland Security.
       FULL, Jul. 15, 2020, ``Children in CBP Custody: 
Examining Deaths, Medical Care Procedures, and Improper 
Spending.''
Curda, Elizabeth, Director, Education, Workforce, and Income 
        Security, U.S. Government Accountability Office.
       EPRR, Jul. 23, 2019, field hearing in Jersey City, New 
Jersey, ``Protecting Every Citizen: Assessing Emergency 
Preparedness for Underserved Populations.''
Currao, Thomas, Chief of Counterterrorism, Fire Department of 
        the City of New York.
       IC, May 6, 2019, field hearing in Staten Island, New 
York, ``Local Efforts to Counter the Terror Threat in New York 
City: A Retrospective and a Roadmap.''
Currie, Chris, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Team, 
        Government Accountability Office.
       OMA, Apr. 3, 2019, ``Ensuring Effective and Efficient 
Operations: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 DHS Management 
Directorate Budget Request.''
       OMA, Jan. 14, 2020, ``Seventeen Years Later: Why is 
Morale at DHS Still Low.''
       FULL, Jun. 12, 2019, ``Assessing FEMA's Readiness for 
Future Disasters.''
       EPRR, Jul. 11, 2019, ``Road to Recovery: Puerto Rico 
and the U.S. Virgin Islands after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.''
       OMA, Jul. 14, 2020, ``Reviewing Federal and State 
Pandemic Supply Preparedness and Response.''

                                 --D--

D'Souza, Vijay, Director, Information Technology and 
        Cybersecurity, U.S. Government Accountability Office.
       OMA, Oct. 17, 2019, ``The Public's Right to Know: FOIA 
at the Department of Homeland Security.''
Danaher, Fiona S., MD, MPH, Pediatrician, Massachusetts General 
        Hospital.
       FULL, Jul. 15, 2020, ``Children in CBP Custody: 
Examining Deaths, Medical Care Procedures, and Improper 
Spending.''
Davis, Greg, Academy Training Coordinator, Texas Department of 
        Public Safety.
       OMA, May 16, 2019, ``Federal Law Enforcement Training 
Centers: Preparing America's Law Enforcement to Protect the 
Homeland.''
Di Pietro, Joseph R. Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Secret 
        Service, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       FULL, Jul. 10, 2019, ``About Face: Examining the 
Department of Homeland Security's Use of Facial Recognition and 
Other Biometric Technologies, Part I.''
Diament, Nathan, Executive Director, Union of Orthodox Jewish 
        Congregations of America.
       IC, Jan. 15, 2020, ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-
Semitic Domestic Terrorism.''
Dimondstein, Mark, President, American Postal Workers Union.
       FULL, Aug. 28, 2020, ``Protecting America's Democracy: 
Ensuring Every Vote Counts.''
Dobbs, Thomas, MD, MPH, State Health Officer, Mississippi State 
        Department of Health.
       EPRR, Mar. 10, 2020, ``Community Perspectives on 
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response.''
Dodaro, Eugene L., Comptroller General, U.S. Government 
        Accountability Office.
       FULL, May 1, 2019, ``Trouble at the Top: Are Vacancies 
at the Department of Homeland Security Undermining the 
Mission?''
Donohue, John, Fellow, Miller Center for Community Protection 
        and Resiliency, Rutgers University.
       IC, Jul.16, 2020, ``Assessing the Threat from 
Accelerationists and Militia Extremists.''
Duffy, Thomas, Senior Vice President of Operations, Center for 
        Internet Security.
       CIPI, Jun. 25, 2019, ``Cybersecurity Challenges for 
State and Local Governments: Assessing How the Federal 
Government Can Help.''
Durbin, Ken, Senior Strategist, Symantec Corporation.
       CIPI, Oct. 22, 2019, ``Preparing for the Future: An 
Assessment of Emerging Cyber Threats.''

                                 --E--

Eastman, Alexander, L., MD, Senior Medical Officer for 
        Operations, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction 
        Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       BSFO, Jan. 14, 2020, ``Assessing the Adequacy of DHS 
Efforts to Prevent Child Deaths in Custody.''
Eaton, Jackson, Deputy Assistant Inspector General, Office of 
        Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
       TMS & the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil 
Liberties of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Dec. 11, 
2019, ``Righting the Ship: The Coast Guard Must Improve its 
Processes for Addressing Harassment, Bullying, and 
Retaliation.''
Eggleston, Dan, President and Chairman of the Board, 
        International Association of Fire Chiefs.
       EPRR, Apr. 9, 2019, ``Assessing the Homeland Security 
Impacts of a Changing Climate.''
Estwick, Amelia, Faculty Program Director, Excelsior College.
       CIPI, May 21, 2020, ``Growing and Diversifying the 
Cyber Talent Pipeline.''
Ezike, Ngozi O., MD, Director, Illinois Department of Public 
        Health, State of Illinois.
       FULL, Mar. 4, 2020, ``Confronting the Coronavirus: 
Perspectives on the Response to a Pandemic Threat.''

                                 --F--

Flint, Laurence, MD, New Jersey Chapter Representative, 
        Disaster Preparedness Committee, American Academy of 
        Pediatrics.
       EPRR, Jul. 23, 2019, field hearing in Jersey City, New 
Jersey, ``Protecting Every Citizen: Assessing Emergency 
Preparedness for Underserved Populations.''
Fugate, Craig, Senior Advisor, BlueDot Strategies.
       OMA, Jul. 14, 2020, ``Reviewing Federal and State 
Pandemic Supply Preparedness and Response.''
Fulghum, Chip, Deputy Under Secretary for Management, U.S. 
        Department of Homeland Security.
       OMA, April 3, 2019, ``Ensuring Effective and Efficient 
Operations: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 DHS Management 
Directorate Budget Request.''

                                 --G--

Gagliostro, Rebecca, Director, Security, Reliability, and 
        Resilience, Interstate Natural Gas Association of 
        America.
       TMS & CIPI, Feb. 26, 2019, ``Securing U.S. Surface 
Transportation from Cyber Attacks.''
Gallagher, Mike, Co-Chair, Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
       CIPI, Jul. 17, 2020, ``Defending Against Future 
Cyberattacks: Evaluating the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 
Recommendations.''
Gallot, Richard J., President, Grambling State University.
       CIPI, May 21, 2020, ``Growing and Diversifying the 
Cyber Talent Pipeline.''
Gambler, Rebecca, Director, Homeland Security and Justice, 
        Government Accountability Office.
       OMA, Mar. 7, 2019, ``CBP Workforce Challenges: 
Exploring Solutions to Address Recruitment and Retention.''
       IC & BSFO, Apr. 2, 2020, ``Supporting a Fact-Based 
Approach to Preventing Terrorist Travel to the United States.''
       FULL, Jul. 15, 2020, ``Children in CBP Custody: 
Examining Deaths, Medical Care Procedures, and Improper 
Spending.''
Gaynor, Peter.
    Acting Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
       OMA, Jan. 14, 2020, ``Seventeen Years Later: Why is 
Morale at DHS Still Low.''
    Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
       FULL, Jul. 22, 2020, ``Examining the National Response 
to the Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic, Part II.''
George, Asha M. , DrPH, Executive Director, Bipartisan 
        Commission on Biodefense.
       EPRR, Oct. 17, 2019, ``Defending the Homeland from 
Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared?''
Gerberding, Julie Louise, MD, Co-Chair, Commission on 
        Strengthening America's Health Security, Center for 
        Strategic & International Studies.
       FULL, Mar. 4, 2020, ``Confronting the Coronavirus: 
Perspectives on the Response to a Pandemic Threat.''
Ghilarducci, Mark, Director, Governor's Office of Emergency 
        Services, State of California.
       OMA, Jul. 14, 2020, ``Reviewing Federal and State 
Pandemic Supply Preparedness and Response.''
Gilligan, John, President and Chief Executive Officer, Center 
        for Internet Security, Inc.
       CIPI, Aug. 4, 2020, ``Secure, Safe, and Auditable: 
Protecting the Integrity of the 2020 Elections.''
Glawe, David J., Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence and 
        Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       FULL, Oct. 30, 2019, ``Global Terrorism: Threats to the 
Homeland, Part II.''
Goldenberg, Paul, Sub-Chair, Subcommittee on the Prevention of 
        Targeted Violence Against Faith-based Communities, 
        Homeland Security Advisory Committee, U.S. Department 
        of Homeland Security.
       IC, Jan. 15, 2020, ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-
Semitic Domestic Terrorism.''
Goodman, John, Chief Executive, Accenture Federal Services.
       OMA, Mar. 7, 2019, ``CBP Workforce Challenges: 
Exploring Solutions to Address Recruitment and Retention.''
Gould, Austin, Assistant Administrator, Requirements and 
        Capabilities Analysis, Transportation Security 
        Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       FULL, Jul. 10, 2019, ``About Face: Examining the 
Department of Homeland Security's Use of Facial Recognition and 
Other Biometric Technologies, Part I.''
Grajeda, Marco, Director, New Mexico Border Authority, State of 
        New Mexico.
       OMA, Dec. 2, 2019, field hearing in Santa Teresa, New 
Mexico, ``Promoting Safe and Efficient Travel and Trade at 
America's Land Ports of Entry.''
Gracia, J. Nadine, MD, MSCE, Executive Vice President and Chief 
        Operating Officer, Trust for America's Health.
       EPRR, Mar. 10, 2020, ``Community Perspectives on 
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response.''
Greenblatt, Jonathan, Chief Executive Officer, Anti-Defamation 
        League.
       IC, Jan. 15, 2020, ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-
Semitic Domestic Terrorism.''
Guliani, Neema Singh, Senior Legislative Counsel, American 
        Civil Liberties Union.
       TMS, Jun. 18, 2020, ``Climbing Again: Stakeholder Views 
on Resuming Air Travel in the COVID-19 Era.''

                                 --H--

Harrell, Brian, Assistant Director, Infrastructure Security, 
        Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. 
        Department of Homeland Security.
       IC, Feb. 26, 2020, ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-
Semitic Domestic Terrorism, Part II.''
Hastings, Brian, Colonel, (Ret.-USAF), Director, Alabama 
        Emergency Management Agency, State of Alabama.
       FULL, Jul. 8, 2020, ``Examining the National Response 
to the Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic.''
Hastings, Brian S., Chief, Law Enforcement Operations 
        Directorate, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol
       BSFO, Jan. 14, 2020, ``Assessing the Adequacy of DHS 
Efforts to Prevent Child Deaths in Custody.''
Hawkins, Katherine, Senior Legal Analyst, Constitution Project, 
        Project on Government Oversight.
       OMA, Sep. 26, 2019, ``Oversight of ICE Detention 
Facilities: Is DHS Doing Enough?''
Hawkins, Monte B., Director, National Vetting Center, U.S. 
        Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of 
        Homeland Security.
       IC & BSFO, Apr. 2, 2020, ``Supporting a Fact-Based 
Approach to Preventing Terrorist Travel to the United States.''
Hentz, Andre, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Science and 
        Technology, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       CIPI, Mar. 11, 2020, ``Resourcing DHS' Cybersecurity 
and Innovation Missions: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 
Budget Request for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency and the Science and Technology Directorate.''
Herrell, Dorian, Director, Office of Emergency Management and 
        Homeland Security, Newark, New Jersey.
       EPRR, Jul. 23, 2019, field hearing in Jersey City, New 
Jersey, ``Protecting Every Citizen: Assessing Emergency 
Preparedness for Underserved Populations.''
Herrmann, Victoria, President and Managing Director, The Arctic 
        Institute.
       TMS, Sep. 19, 2019, ``The Northern Northern Border: 
Homeland Security Priorities in the Arctic, Part I.''
Hicks, Thomas, Commissioner, U.S. Election Assistance 
        Commission.
       FULL, Feb. 13, 2019, ``Defending Our Democracy: 
Building Partnerships to Protect America's Elections.''
Hininger, Damon, President and CEO, CoreCivic.
       BSFO, Jul. 13, 2020, ``Oversight of ICE Detention 
Facilities: Examining ICE Contractors'' Response to COVID-19.''
Hinson, James Edward Jr., Deputy Chief, Greensboro Police 
        Department, Investigative Bureau Commander.
       IC & BSFO, Jul. 25, 2019, ``Homeland Security 
Implications of the Opioid Crisis.''
Hogg, Lauren, Co-Founder, March for Our Lives.
       EPRR, Sep. 26, 2019, ``Engaging the Community: 
Perspectives on School Security.''
Holzer, James V.M.L., Deputy Chief Freedom of Information Act 
        Officer, Privacy Office, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
       OMA, Oct. 17, 2019, ``The Public's Right to Know: FOIA 
at the Department of Homeland Security.''
Homan, Thomas, Former Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and 
        Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
       BSFO, Nov. 19, 2019, ``Examining the Human Rights and 
Legal Implications of DHS' `Remain in Mexico' Policy.''
Howard, Elizabeth, Counsel, Democracy Program, Brennan Center 
        for Justice.
       FULL, Oct. 15, 2019, field hearing in Gurnee, Illinois, 
``Preparing for 2020: How Illinois is Securing Elections.''
Howe, Niloofar Razi, Senior Fellow, Cybersecurity Initiative, 
        New America.
       CIPI, Oct. 22, 2019, ``Preparing for the Future: An 
Assessment of Emerging Cyber Threats.''
Huffman, Benjamine, Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner, 
        Enterprise Services, U.S. Customs and Border 
        Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       OMA, Mar. 7, 2019, ``CBP Workforce Challenges: 
Exploring Solutions to Address Recruitment and Retention.''
Hultquist, John, Director, Intelligence Analysis, FireEye.
       TMS & CIPI, Feb. 26, 2019, ``Securing U.S. Surface 
Transportation from Cyber Attacks.''

                                 --I--

Inglesby, Tom, MD, Director, Center for Health Security, 
        Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins 
        University.
       FULL, Mar. 4, 2020, ``Confronting the Coronavirus: 
Perspectives on the Response to a Pandemic Threat.''

                                 --J--

Johnson, Cliff, Director, MacArthur Justice Center.
       FULL, Nov. 7, 2019, field hearing in Tougaloo, 
Mississippi, ``Immigration Raids: Impacts and Aftermath on 
Mississippi Communities.''
Johnson, Tae, Assistant Director, Custody Management, 
        Enforcement and Removal Operations, U.S. Immigration 
        and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
       OMA, Sep. 26, 2019, ``Oversight of ICE Detention 
Facilities: Is DHS Doing Enough?''
Jones, Yvonne, Director of Strategic Issues, U.S. Government 
        Accountability Office.
       OMA, Feb. 27, 2020, ``Building a Diverse and Inclusive 
Workforce to Meet the Homeland Security Mission.''
Joscelyn, Thomas, Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of 
        Democracies.
       FULL, Sep. 10, 2019, ``Global Terrorism: Threats to the 
Homeland, Part I.''
       IC, Jun. 24, 2020, ``Examining the Threat from ISIS and 
Al Qaeda.''
Judd, Brandon, President, National Border Patrol Council.
       OMA, Jun. 16, 2020, ``Business as Usual? Assessing How 
DHS Can Resume Operations Safely.''

                                 --K--

Kaidanow, Tina, Ambassador, Former Acting Assistant Secretary 
        of State for Political-Military Affairs, Former 
        Coordinator for Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of 
        State.
       IC, Jun. 24, 2020, ``Examining the Threat from ISIS and 
Al Qaeda.''
Kamoie, Brian, Associate Administrator for Mission Support, 
        Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of 
        Homeland Security.
       OMA, May 9, 2019, ``FEMA Contracting: Reviewing Lessons 
Learned from Past Disasters to Improve Preparedness.''
Karisch, Rodolfo, Chief Patrol Agent, Rio Grande Valley Sector, 
        U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
       OMA, Mar. 7, 2019, ``CBP Workforce Challenges: 
Exploring Solutions to Address Recruitment and Retention.''
Kelley, Everett, National President, American Federation of 
        Government Employees.
       OMA, Jun. 16, 2020, ``Business as Usual? Assessing How 
DHS Can Resume Operations Safely.''
Kelly, John V., Acting Inspector General, U.S. Department of 
        Homeland Security.
       OMA, May 16, 2019, ``Federal Law Enforcement Training 
Centers: Preparing America's Law Enforcement to Protect the 
Homeland.''
       TMS, May 21, 2019, ``The TSA Workforce Crisis: A 
Homeland Security Risk.''
Kierce, W. Greg, Director, Jersey City Office of Emergency 
        Management and Homeland Security, Jersey City, New 
        Jersey.
       EPRR, Jan. 9, 2020, ``Understanding the Importance of 
DHS Preparedness Grants: Perspectives from the Field.''
King, Angus, Co-Chair, Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
       CIPI, Jul. 17, 2020, ``Defending Against Future 
Cyberattacks: Evaluating the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 
Recommendations.''
Klain, Ron, Former White House Ebola Response Coordinator.
       EPRR, Mar. 10, 2020, ``Community Perspectives on 
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response.''
Klock, Louis P., Deputy Superintendent of Police, Port 
        Authority of New York and New Jersey.
       IC, May 6, 2019, field hearing in Staten Island, New 
York, ``Local Efforts to Counter the Terror Threat in New York 
City: A Retrospective and a Roadmap.''
Knake, Robert, Senior Fellow, The Council on Foreign Relations.
       CIPI, Oct. 22, 2019, ``Preparing for the Future: An 
Assessment of Emerging Cyber Threats.''
Knowles, Michael, President, Local 1924, Special 
        Representative, National Citizenship and Immigration 
        Services Council 119, American Federation of Government 
        Employees.
       BSFO, Nov. 19, 2019, ``Examining the Human Rights and 
Legal Implications of DHS' `Remain in Mexico' Policy.''
Kolasky, Bob, Director, National Risk Management Center, 
        Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. 
        Department of Homeland Security.
       TMS & CIPI, Feb. 26, 2019, ``Securing U.S. Surface 
Transportation from Cyber Attacks.''
       FULL, Oct. 16, 2019, ``Public-Private Initiatives to 
Secure the Supply Chain''
Kontorovich, Eugene, Professor of Law, Antonin Scalia Law 
        School, George Mason University.
       IC, Jan. 15, 2020, ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-
Semitic Domestic Terrorism.''
Koppisch, Luke, Deputy Director, Alliance Center for 
        Independence.
       EPRR, Jul. 23, 2019, field hearing in Jersey City, New 
Jersey, ``Protecting Every Citizen: Assessing Emergency 
Preparedness for Underserved Populations.''
Krebs, Christopher C., Director, Cybersecurity and 
        Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of 
        Homeland Security.
       FULL, Feb. 13, 2019, ``Defending Our Democracy: 
Building Partnerships to Protect America's Elections.''
       CIPI, Apr. 30, 2019, ``Resourcing DHS' Cybersecurity 
and Innovation Missions: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 
Budget Request for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency and the Science and Technology Directorate.''
       CIPI, Mar. 11, 2020, ``Resourcing DHS' Cybersecurity 
and Innovation Missions: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 
Budget Request for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
Security Agency and the Science and Technology Directorate.''

                                 --L--

Leaf, Barbara A., Ruth and Sid Lapidus Fellow, Director, Geduld 
        Program on Arab Politics, Washington Institute.
       FULL, Jan. 15, 2020, ``U.S.-Iran Tensions: Implications 
for Homeland Security.''
Lee, Mike, Sheriff, Scott County, Mississippi.
       FULL, Nov. 7, 2019, field hearing in Tougaloo, 
Mississippi, ``Immigration Raids: Impacts and Aftermath on 
Mississippi Communities.''
Levin, Brian, Director, Center for the Study of Hate and 
        Extremism, California State University, San Bernardino.
       FULL, Sep. 10, 2019, ``Global Terrorism: Threats to the 
Homeland, Part I.''
Levine, David, Elections Integrity Fellow, Alliance for 
        Securing Democracy.
       CIPI, Aug. 4, 2020, ``Secure, Safe, and Auditable: 
Protecting the Integrity of the 2020 Elections.''
Lewis, James A., Senior Vice President, Center for Strategic 
        and International Studies.
       TMS & CIPI, Feb. 26, 2019, ``Securing U.S. Surface 
Transportation from Cyber Attacks.''
Linton, Julie M., MD, Co-Chair, Immigrant Health Special 
        Interest Group, American Academy of Pediatrics.
       BSFO, Mar. 26, 2019, ``The Department of Homeland 
Security's Family Separation Policy: Perspectives from the 
Border.''
Long, Christine S., Executive Director, North Carolina Human 
        Trafficking Commission.
       IC, Oct. 28, 2019, field hearing in Greensboro, North 
Carolina, ``Tackling Human Trafficking: Assessing Federal, 
State and Local Information Sharing Efforts.''
Lyttle, Lance, Managing Director, Aviation Division, Port of 
        Seattle.
       TMS, May 21, 2019, ``The TSA Workforce Crisis: A 
Homeland Security Risk.''

                                 --M--

MacNab, J.J., Fellow, Program on Extremism, The George 
        Washington University.
       IC, Jul.16, 2020, ``Assessing the Threat from 
Accelerationists and Militia Extremists.''
Mak, Marie, Director for Contracting and National Security 
        Acquisitions, Government Accountability Office.
       OMA, May 9, 2019, ``FEMA Contracting: Reviewing Lessons 
Learned from Past Disasters to Improve Preparedness.''
       TMS, Feb. 5, 2020, ``The Northern Northern Border: 
Homeland Security Priorities in the Arctic, Part II.''
Mancha, Hector A. Jr., Director, El Paso Field Operations, U.S. 
        Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of 
        Homeland Security.
       OMA, Dec. 2, 2019, field hearing in Santa Teresa, New 
Mexico, ``Promoting Safe and Efficient Travel and Trade at 
America's Land Ports of Entry.''
Manning, Timothy, President and Chief Executive Officer, 
        Berglind-Manning L.C.
       EPRR, Apr. 9, 2019, ``Assessing the Homeland Security 
Impacts of a Changing Climate.''
Maples, Jared, Director, Office of Homeland Security and 
        Preparedness, State of New Jersey.
       EPRR, Sep. 26, 2019, ``Engaging the Community: 
Perspectives on School Security.''
Marquardt, Scott, President and CEO, Management & Training 
        Corporation.
       BSFO, Jul. 13, 2020, ``Oversight of ICE Detention 
Facilities: Examining ICE Contractors' Response to COVID-19.''
Marrero, Omar J., Executive Director, Central Office for 
        Recovery, Reconstruction, and Resilience, Puerto Rico.
       EPRR, Jul. 11, 2019, ``Road to Recovery: Puerto Rico 
and the U.S. Virgin Islands after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.''
Martinez-Prather, Kathy, Director, Texas School Safety Center, 
        State of Texas.
       EPRR, Sep. 26, 2019, ``Engaging the Community: 
Perspectives on School Security.''
Martinez, Ronnie A., Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security 
        Investigations Charlotte, U.S. Immigration and Customs 
        Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       IC, Oct. 28, 2019, field hearing in Greensboro, North 
Carolina, ``Tackling Human Trafficking: Assessing Federal, 
State and Local Information Sharing Efforts.''
Masters, Michael G., National Director and Chief Executive 
        Officer, Secure Community Network.
       EPRR, Jan. 9, 2020, ``Understanding the Importance of 
DHS Preparedness Grants: Perspectives from the Field.''
Masterson, Matthew, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, Cybersecurity 
        and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of 
        Homeland Security.
       FULL, Oct. 15, 2019, field hearing in Gurnee, Illinois, 
``Preparing for 2020: How Illinois is Securing Elections.''
May, Clifford D., Founder and President, Foundation for the 
        Defense of Democracies.
       IC, Jan. 15, 2020, ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-
Semitic Domestic Terrorism.''
Mayer, Robert, Senior Vice President, Cybersecurity, United 
        States Telecom Association.
       FULL, Oct. 16, 2019, ``Public-Private Initiatives to 
Secure the Supply Chain.''
McAleenan, Kevin K., U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       FULL, May 22, 2019, A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 
Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security.
       FULL, Oct. 30, 2019, ``Global Terrorism: Threats to the 
Homeland, Part II.''
McAllister, Michael, Vice Admiral, Deputy Commandant for 
        Mission Support, U.S. Coast Guard.
       TMS & the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil 
Liberties of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Dec. 11, 
2019, ``Righting the Ship: The Coast Guard Must Improve its 
Processes for Addressing Harassment, Bullying, and 
Retaliation.''
McCauley, Sondra, Assistant Inspector General for Audits, U.S. 
        Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector 
        General.
       IC & BSFO, Jul. 25, 2019, ``Homeland Security 
Implications of the Opioid Crisis.''
McGarrity, Michael, Assistant Director for the Counterterrorism 
        Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. 
        Department of Justice.
       FULL, May 8, 2019, ``Confronting the Rise of Domestic 
Terrorism in the Homeland.''
McGuire, Michael T., Major General (USAF), Adjutant General for 
        Arizona, Director, Department of Emergency and Military 
        Affairs, State of Arizona.
       BSFO, Jun. 20, 2019, ``Examining the Department of 
Defense's Deployment to the U.S.-Mexico Border.''
McReynolds, Amber, Chief Executive Officer, National Vote at 
        Home Institute.
       CIPI, Aug. 4, 2020, ``Secure, Safe, and Auditable: 
Protecting the Integrity of the 2020 Elections.''
Meckley, Tammy, Associate Director, Immigration Records and 
        Identity Services Directorate, U.S. Citizenship and 
        Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
       OMA, Oct. 17, 2019, ``The Public's Right to Know: FOIA 
at the Department of Homeland Security.''
Medina, Odel, Pastor, St. Anne Catholic Church, Carthage, 
        Mississippi.
       FULL, Nov. 7, 2019, field hearing in Tougaloo, 
Mississippi, ``Immigration Raids: Impacts and Aftermath on 
Mississippi Communities.''
Merrill, John, Secretary of State, State of Alabama.
       FULL, Feb. 13, 2019, ``Defending Our Democracy: 
Building Partnerships to Protect America's Elections.''
Meskill, Kirsten, Director, Corporate Security, BASF, on behalf 
        of American Chemistry Council.
       CIPI, Mar. 12, 2019, ``Securing Our Nation's Chemical 
Facilities: Stakeholders Perspectives on Improving the CFATS 
Program.''
Miles, Jere, Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security 
        Investigations, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       FULL, Nov. 7, 2019, field hearing in Tougaloo, 
Mississippi, ``Immigration Raids: Impacts and Aftermath on 
Mississippi Communities.''
Miller-Idriss, Cynthia, Director, International Training and 
        Education Program, School of Education, American 
        University.
       IC & the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and 
International Terrorism of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 
Sep. 18, 2019, ``Meeting the Challenge of White Nationalist 
Terrorism at Home and Abroad.''
Miller, Christopher, Director, National Counterterrorism 
        Center.
       FULL, Sep. 17, 2020, ``Worldwide Threats to the 
Homeland.''
Miller, John J., Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence and 
        Counterterrorism, New York City Police Department.
       IC, May 6, 2019, field hearing in Staten Island, New 
York, ``Local Efforts to Counter the Terror Threat in New York 
City: A Retrospective and a Roadmap.''
       EPRR, Jan. 9, 2020, ``Understanding the Importance of 
DHS Preparedness Grants: Perspectives from the Field.''
       IC, Jan. 15, 2020, ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-
Semitic Domestic Terrorism.''
Miller, John S., Vice President of Policy and Senior Counsel, 
        Information and Technology Industry Council.
       FULL, Oct. 16, 2019, ``Public-Private Initiatives to 
Secure the Supply Chain''
Mina, Peter, Deputy Officer for Programs and Compliance, Office 
        of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of 
        Homeland Security
       FULL, Feb. 6, 2020, ``About Face: Examining the 
Department of Homeland Security's Use of Facial Recognition and 
Other Biometric Technologies, Part II.''
Mitchell, Roger, MD, Chief Medical Examiner, Washington, D.C.
       FULL, Jul. 15, 2020, ``Children in CBP Custody: 
Examining Deaths, Medical Care Procedures, and Improper 
Spending.''
Morawetz, John, Health and Safety Representative, International 
        Chemical Workers Union Council.
       CIPI, Mar. 12, 2019, ``Securing Our Nation's Chemical 
Facilities: Stakeholders Perspectives on Improving the CFATS 
Program.''
Morell, Michael, Former Acting & Deputy Director, Central 
        Intelligence Agency.
       IC, Jun. 24, 2020, ``Examining the Threat from ISIS and 
Al Qaeda.''
Murphy, Brian, Principal Deputy Under Secretary, Office of 
        Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
       FULL, May 8, 2019, ``Confronting the Rise of Domestic 
Terrorism in the Homeland.''
Murphy, Michael, Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and 
        Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
       TMS, Feb. 5, 2020, ``The Northern Northern Border: 
Homeland Security Priorities in the Arctic, Part II.''

                                 --N--

Nakamoto, Jenni, Founder and President, The Nakamoto Group, 
        LLC.
       OMA, Sep. 26, 2019, ``Oversight of ICE Detention 
Facilities: Is DHS Doing Enough?''
Napier, Mark, Sheriff, Pima County, Arizona on behalf of the 
        Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition.
       BSFO, Apr. 30, 2019, ``The Impacts of Trump Policies on 
Border Communities.''
Nazarian, Sharon, Senior Vice President, International Affairs, 
        Anti-Defamation League.
       IC & the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and 
International Terrorism of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 
Sep. 18, 2019, ``Meeting the Challenge of White Nationalist 
Terrorism at Home and Abroad.''
Neal, Jeffrey, Senior Vice President, ICF.
       TMS, May 21, 2019, ``The TSA Workforce Crisis: A 
Homeland Security Risk.''
Nelson, Janai, Associate Director and Counsel, NAACP Legal 
        Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
       FULL, Jun. 4, 2019, ``Perspectives on TSA's Policies to 
Prevent Unlawful Profiling.''
Nelson, Sara, International President, Association of Flight 
        Attendants-Communication Workers of America.
       TMS, Jun. 18, 2020, ``Climbing Again: Stakeholder Views 
on Resuming Air Travel in the COVID-19 Era.''
Neumann, Elizabeth, Assistant Secretary, Threat Prevention and 
        Security Policy, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, 
        U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       IC, Feb. 26, 2020, ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-
Semitic Domestic Terrorism, Part II.''
Neuwirth, Christopher, Assistant Commissioner, Division of 
        Public Health Infrastructure, Laboratories, and 
        Emergency Preparedness, New Jersey Department of 
        Health, State of New Jersey.
       EPRR, Mar. 10, 2020, ``Community Perspectives on 
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response.''
Nielsen, Kirstjen, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
       FULL, Mar. 6, 2019, ``The Way Forward on Border 
Security Committee on Homeland Security.''
Nixon, Pamela, President, People Concerned About Chemical 
        Safety.
        CIPI, Mar. 12, 2019, ``Securing Our Nation's Chemical 
Facilities: Stakeholders Perspectives on Improving the CFATS 
Program.''
Norris, Ned Jr., Chairman, The Tohono O'odham Nation.
       BSFO, Feb. 27, 2020, ``Examining the Effect of the 
Border Wall on Private and Tribal Landowners.''

                                 --O--

O'Connor, Robin, Clerk, Office of the County Clerk, Lake 
        County, Illinois.
       FULL, Oct. 15, 2019, field hearing in Gurnee, Illinois, 
``Preparing for 2020: How Illinois is Securing Elections.''
Olivares, Efren, Director, Racial and Economic Justice, Texas 
        Civil Rights Project.
       BSFO, Apr. 30, 2019, ``The Impacts of Trump Policies on 
Border Communities.''
Olson, Erik Robert, Vice President, Rail Security Alliance.
       TMS & CIPI, Feb. 26, 2019, ``Securing U.S. Surface 
Transportation from Cyber Attacks.''
Otero, Felipe, Logistics Manager, TPI Composites.
       OMA, Dec. 2, 2019, field hearing in Santa Teresa, New 
Mexico, ``Promoting Safe and Efficient Travel and Trade at 
America's Land Ports of Entry.''

                                 --P--

Pacheco, Jerry, President, Border Industrial Association.
       OMA, Dec. 2, 2019, field hearing in Santa Teresa, New 
Mexico, ``Promoting Safe and Efficient Travel and Trade at 
America's Land Ports of Entry.''
Padilla, Alex, Secretary of State, State of California.
       FULL, Feb. 13, 2019, ``Defending Our Democracy: 
Building Partnerships to Protect America's Elections.''
Pardo, Bryce, Ph.D., Associate Policy Researcher, RAND 
        Corporation.
       IC & BSFO, Jul. 25, 2019, ``Homeland Security 
Implications of the Opioid Crisis.''
Patrick, Tammy, Senior Advisor of Elections, Democracy Fund.
       FULL, Aug. 28, 2020, ``Protecting America's Democracy: 
Ensuring Every Vote Counts.''
Patterson, L. Eric, Director, Federal Protective Service, U.S. 
        Department of Homeland Security.
       OMA, Jun. 11, 2019, ``Federal Protective Service: 
Ensuring the Mission Is Not Lost in Transition.''
Pekoske, David P., Administrator, Transportation Security 
        Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       TMS, Apr. 9, 2019, ``Securing America's Transportation 
and Maritime Systems: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget 
Requests for the Transportation Security Administration and the 
U.S. Coast Guard.''
       TMS, Mar. 11, 2020, ``Securing America's Transportation 
and Maritime Systems: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget 
Requests for the Transportation Security Administration and the 
U.S. Coast Guard.''
Pena, Laura, Pro Bono Counsel, Commission on Immigration, 
        American Bar Association.
       BSFO, Nov. 19, 2019, ``Examining the Human Rights and 
Legal Implications of DHS' `Remain in Mexico' Policy.''
Perez, Robert E., Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border 
        Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       BSFO, May 9, 2019, ``A Review of the FY 2020 Budget 
Request for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services.''
       BSFO, Sep. 30, 2020, ``Examining DHS' Management of 
Trusted Traveler Programs.''
Picciolini, Christian, Founder, Free Radicals Project.
       IC & the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and 
International Terrorism of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 
Sep. 18, 2019, ``Meeting the Challenge of White Nationalist 
Terrorism at Home and Abroad.''
Pickles, Nick, Senior Public Policy Strategist, Twitter, Inc.
       FULL, Jun. 26, 2019, ``Examining Social Media 
Companies' Efforts to Counter Online Terror Content and 
Misinformation.''
Podkul, Jennifer, Director of Policy, Kids in Need of Defense.
       BSFO, Mar. 26, 2019, ``The Department of Homeland 
Security's Family Separation Policy: Perspectives from the 
Border.''
Praetz, Noah, Former Director of Elections, Cook County, 
        Illinois.
       FULL, Feb. 13, 2019, ``Defending Our Democracy: 
Building Partnerships to Protect America's Elections.''
Pritzker, Jay Robert ``J.B.'', Governor, State of Illinois.
       FULL, Jul. 8, 2020, ``Examining the National Response 
to the Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic.''
Proctor, Sonya T., Director, Surface Division, Office of 
        Security Policy and Industry Engagement, Transportation 
        Security Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
       TMS & CIPI, Feb. 26, 2019, ``Securing U.S. Surface 
Transportation from Cyber Attacks.''
Provost, Carla, Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and 
        Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
       BSFO, Jun. 20, 2019, ``Examining the Department of 
Defense's Deployment to the U.S.-Mexico Border.''

                                 --Q--

Quiroz-Lewis, Lorena, Lead Organizer, Working Together 
        Mississippi, Mississippi Immigration Coalition.
       FULL, Nov. 7, 2019, field hearing in Tougaloo, 
Mississippi, ``Immigration Raids: Impacts and Aftermath on 
Mississippi Communities.''

                                 --R--

Rakeman, Jennifer, Ph.D., Assistant Commissioner and Laboratory 
        Director, New York City Department of Health and Mental 
        Hygiene.
       EPRR, Oct. 17, 2019, ``Defending the Homeland from 
Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared?''
Ravich, Samantha, Commissioner, Cyberspace Solarium.
       CIPI, Jul. 17, 2020, ``Defending Against Future 
Cyberattacks: Evaluating the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 
Recommendations.''
Ray, Charles, Admiral, Vice Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard.
       TMS, Feb. 5, 2020, ``The Northern Northern Border: 
Homeland Security Priorities in the Arctic, Part II.''
Reardon, Anthony, National President, National Treasury 
        Employees Union.
       OMA, Mar. 7, 2019, ``CBP Workforce Challenges: 
Exploring Solutions to Address Recruitment and Retention.''
       OMA, Jun. 16, 2020, ``Business as Usual? Assessing How 
DHS Can Resume Operations Safely.''
Reaves, Steve, President, FEMA Local 4060, The American 
        Federation of Government Employees.
       EPRR, Mar. 13, 2019, ``Improving the Federal Response: 
Perspectives on the State of Emergency Management.''
Redd, Stephen C., MD, Deputy Director, Public Health Service 
        and Implementation Science, Centers for Disease Control 
        and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human 
        Services.
       FULL, Mar. 11, 2020, ``Confronting the Coronavirus: The 
Federal Response.''
Rectanus, Lori, Director, Physical Infrastructure Team, U.S. 
        Government Accountability Office.
       OMA, Jun. 11, 2019, ``Federal Protective Service: 
Ensuring the Mission Is Not Lost in Transition.''
Renaud, Tracy, Acting Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and 
        Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland 
        Security.
       BSFO, May 9, 2019, ``A Review of the FY 2020 Budget 
Request for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services.''
Romine, Charles H., Ph.D., Director, Information Technology 
        Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and 
        Technology.
       FULL, Jul. 10, 2019, ``About Face: Examining the 
Department of Homeland Security's Use of Facial Recognition and 
Other Biometric Technologies, Part I.''
       FULL, Feb. 6, 2020, ``About Face: Examining the 
Department of Homeland Security's Use of Facial Recognition and 
Other Biometric Technologies, Part II.''
Roth, John, Former Inspector General, U.S. Department of 
        Homeland Security.
       FULL, May 1, 2019, ``Trouble at the Top: Are Vacancies 
at the Department of Homeland Security Undermining the 
Mission?''
Roth, Marcie, Chief Executive Officer, Partnership for 
        Inclusive Disaster Strategies.
       EPRR, Jul. 23, 2019, field hearing in Jersey City, New 
Jersey, ``Protecting Every Citizen: Assessing Emergency 
Preparedness for Underserved Populations.''
Russell, W. William, Acting Director, Homeland Security and 
        Justice Team, U.S. Government Accountability Office.
       FULL, Jun. 4, 2019, ``Perspectives on TSA's Policies to 
Prevent Unlawful Profiling.''
Director, Homeland Security & Justice Team, U.S. Government 
        Accountability Office.
       TMS, Oct. 29, 2019, ``One Year Later: Implementation of 
the TSA Modernization Act.''

                                 --S--

Salesses, Robert G., Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, 
        Homeland Defense Integration and Defense Support of 
        Civil Authorities, U.S. Department of Defense.
       BSFO, Jun. 20, 2019, ``Examining the Department of 
Defense's Deployment to the U.S.-Mexico Border.''
Sanborn, Jill, Assistant Director, Counterterrorism Division, 
        Federal Bureau of Investigation.
       IC, Feb. 26, 2020, ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-
Semitic Domestic Terrorism, Part II.''
Sanchez, Julian, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute.
       IC, Jun. 25, 2019, ``Artificial Intelligence and 
Counterterrorism: Possibilities and Limitations.''
Sandvoss, Steve, Executive Director, Illinois Board of 
        Elections.
       FULL, Oct. 15, 2019, field hearing in Gurnee, Illinois, 
``Preparing for 2020: How Illinois is Securing Elections.''
Schachter, Max, Founder and CEO, Safe Schools for Alex.
       EPRR, Sep. 26, 2019, ``Engaging the Community: 
Perspectives on School Security.''
Schneberk, Todd (Dr.) Assistant Professor of Emergency 
        Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of 
        Southern California, on behalf of Physicians for Human 
        Rights.
       BSFO, Nov. 19, 2019, ``Examining the Human Rights and 
Legal Implications of DHS' `Remain in Mexico' Policy.''
Schultz, Karl L., Admiral, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard.
       TMS, Apr. 9, 2019, ``Securing America's Transportation 
and Maritime Systems: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget 
Requests for the Transportation Security Administration and the 
U.S. Coast Guard.''
       TMS, Mar. 11, 2020, ``Securing America's Transportation 
and Maritime Systems: A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget 
Requests for the Transportation Security Administration and the 
U.S. Coast Guard.''
Seitz, Mark, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of El Paso, Texas, U.S. 
        Conference of Catholic Bishops.
       BSFO, Apr. 30, 2019, ``The Impacts of Trump Policies on 
Border Communities.''
Semo, Alina M., Director, Office of Government Information 
        Services, National Archives and Records Administration.
       OMA, Oct. 17, 2019, ``The Public's Right to Know: FOIA 
at the Department of Homeland Security.''
Senterfitt, Martin, Deputy Fire Chief, Director of Emergency 
        Management, Monroe County, Florida.
       EPRR, Mar. 13, 2019, ``Improving the Federal Response: 
Perspectives on the State of Emergency Management.''
Sfraga, Michael, Director, Global Risk and Resilience, Polar 
        Institute, Wilson Center.
       TMS, Sep. 19, 2019, ``The Northern Northern Border: 
Homeland Security Priorities in the Arctic, Part I.''
Shah, Umair A., MD, Executive Director, Public Health, Harris 
        County, Texas.
       EPRR, Oct. 17, 2019, ``Defending the Homeland from 
Bioterrorism: Are We Prepared?'' on behalf of the National 
Association of County and City Health Officials.
       FULL, Jul. 8, 2020, ``Examining the National Response 
to the Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic.''
Shaw, Diana, Assistant Inspector General, Special Reviews and 
        Evaluations, Office of Inspector General, U.S. 
        Department of Homeland Security.
       OMA, Sep. 26, 2019, ``Oversight of ICE Detention 
Facilities: Is DHS Doing Enough?''
Shelton, Jason, Mayor, Tupelo, Mississippi.
       FULL, Jul. 8, 2020, ``Examining the National Response 
to the Worsening Coronavirus Pandemic.''
Simpson, Wesley, Chief Operating Officer, International 
        Information System Security Certification Consortium, 
        Inc.
        CIPI, May 21, 2020, ``Growing and Diversifying the 
Cyber Talent Pipeline.''
Singh, Sim J., Senior Manager of Policy & Advocacy, The Sikh 
        Coalition.
       FULL, Jun. 4, 2019, ``Perspectives on TSA's Policies to 
Prevent Unlawful Profiling.''
Slater, Derek, Global Director, Information Policy, Google.
       FULL, Jun. 26, 2019, ``Examining Social Media 
Companies' Efforts to Counter Online Terror Content and 
Misinformation.''
Slaughter-Harvey, Constance, President of the Board, Legacy 
        Education and Community Empowerment Foundation.
       FULL, Nov. 7, 2019, field hearing in Tougaloo, 
Mississippi, ``Immigration Raids: Impacts and Aftermath on 
Mississippi Communities.''
Soufan, Ali, Founder, The Soufan Group.
       FULL, Sep. 10, 2019, ``Global Terrorism: Threats to the 
Homeland, Part I.''
Spaulding, Suzanne, Commissioner, Cyberspace Solarium 
        Commission.
       CIPI, Jul. 17, 2020, ``Defending Against Future 
Cyberattacks: Evaluating the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 
Recommendations.''
Sprayberry, Michael A., Director, North Carolina Emergency 
        Management, North Carolina Office of Recovery and 
        Resiliency, State of North Carolina.
       EPRR, Jan. 9, 2020, ``Understanding the Importance of 
DHS Preparedness Grants: Perspectives from the Field.''
Stamos, Alex, Adjunct Professor, Freeman Spogli Institute, 
        Program Director, Stanford Internet Observatory.
       IC, Jun. 25, 2019, ``Artificial Intelligence and 
Counterterrorism: Possibilities and Limitations.''
Stengel, Richard, Former Under Secretary of State, Public 
        Diplomacy and Public Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
       CIPI, Nov. 19, 2019, ``The Road to 2020: Defending 
Against Election Interference.''
Stewart, Vincent, Special Advisor, Middle East Media Research 
        Institute.
       FULL, Jan. 15, 2020, ``U.S.-Iran Tensions: Implications 
for Homeland Security.''
Stier, Max, President and CEO, Partnership for Public Service.
       OMA, Jan. 14, 2020, ``Seventeen Years Later: Why is 
Morale at DHS Still Low.''
Strossen, Nadine, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law, New 
        York Law School.
       FULL, Jun. 26, 2019, ``Examining Social Media 
Companies' Efforts to Counter Online Terror Content and 
Misinformation Committee on Homeland Security.''
Sultan, Ahmad, Affiliated Researcher, Center for Long Term 
        Cybersecurity, School of Information, University of 
        California, Berkeley.
       CIPI, Jun. 25, 2019, ``Cybersecurity Challenges for 
State and Local Governments: Assessing How the Federal 
Government Can Help.''

                                 --T--

Tata, Anthony J., Brigadier General, (Ret.-USA), Chief 
        Executive Officer and President, Tata Leadership Group.
       FULL, Jan. 15, 2020, ``U.S.-Iran Tensions: Implications 
for Homeland Security.''
Taylor, Frank, General, (Ret.-USAF), Board Member, US 
        CyberDome, Former Under Secretary for Intelligence and 
        Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       CIPI, Nov. 19, 2019, ``The Road to 2020: Defending 
Against Election Interference.''
Tingstad Abbie, Senior Physical Scientist, RAND Corporation.
       TMS, Sep. 19, 2019, ``The Northern Northern Border: 
Homeland Security Priorities in the Arctic, Part I.''
Travers, Russell, Acting Director, National Counterterrorism 
        Center, Office of the Director of National 
        Intelligence.
       FULL, Oct. 30, 2019, ``Global Terrorism: Threats to the 
Homeland, Part II.''
Trimble, Katherine, Deputy Assistant Inspector General for 
        Audits, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. 
        Department of Homeland Security.
       OMA, May 9, 2019, ``FEMA Contracting: Reviewing Lessons 
Learned from Past Disasters to Improve Preparedness.''
Trousdale, Kristie, Deputy Director, Children's Environmental 
        Health Network.
       EPRR, Apr. 9, 2019, ``Assessing the Homeland Security 
Impacts of a Changing Climate.''
Truly, William, Mayor, Canton, Mississippi.
       FULL, Nov. 7, 2019, field hearing in Tougaloo, 
Mississippi, ``Immigration Raids: Impacts and Aftermath on 
Mississippi Communities.''

                                 --V--

Vela, Erin Thorn, Staff Attorney, Racial and Economic Justice 
        Program, Texas Civil Rights Project.
       BSFO, Nov. 19, 2019, ``Examining the Human Rights and 
Legal Implications of DHS' `Remain in Mexico' Policy.''

                                 --W--

Wagner, John, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office 
        of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border 
        Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       FULL, Jul. 10, 2019, ``About Face: Examining the 
Department of Homeland Security's Use of Facial Recognition and 
Other Biometric Technologies, Part I.''
       FULL, Feb. 6, 2020, ``About Face: Examining the 
Department of Homeland Security's Use of Facial Recognition and 
Other Biometric Technologies, Part II.''
Wall, Carl L. II, Special Agent in Charge, Human Trafficking 
        Unit, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
       IC, Oct. 28, 2019, field hearing in Greensboro, North 
Carolina, ``Tackling Human Trafficking: Assessing Federal, 
State and Local Information Sharing Efforts.''
Walters, Thomas J., Director, Federal Law Enforcement Training 
        Centers, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       OMA, May 16, 2019, ``Federal Law Enforcement Training 
Centers: Preparing America's Law Enforcement to Protect the 
Homeland.''
Warrick, Thomas S., Nonresident Senior Fellow, Atlantic 
    Council.
       FULL, Jan. 15, 2020, ``U.S.-Iran Tensions: Implications 
for Homeland Security.''
Waters, James R. Chief-Counterterrorism Bureau, New York City 
        Police Department.
       EPRR, Mar. 13, 2019, ``Improving the Federal Response: 
Perspectives on the State of Emergency Management.''
Wen, Leana, md, Visiting Professor of Health Policy and 
        Management, Milken Institute School of Public Health 
        Management, George Washington University.
       EPRR, Jul. 10, 2020, ``Pandemic Response: Confronting 
the Unequal Impacts of COVID-19.''
Wiegmann, Brad, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, National 
        Security, U.S. Department of Justice.
       FULL, May 8, 2019, ``Confronting the Rise of Domestic 
Terrorism in the Homeland.''
Williams-Octalien, Adrienne L., Director, Office of Disaster 
        Recovery, Public Finance Authority, U.S. Virgin 
        Islands.
       EPRR, Jul. 11, 2019, ``Road to Recovery: Puerto Rico 
and the U.S. Virgin Islands after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.''
Willis, Chauncia, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, 
        Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency 
        Management.
       EPRR, Jul. 10, 2020, ``Pandemic Response: Confronting 
the Unequal Impacts of COVID-19.''
Wilson, Mike, PhD, National Director, Occupational and 
        Environmental Health Program, BlueGreen Alliance.
       CIPI, Mar. 12, 2019, ``Securing Our Nation's Chemical 
Facilities: Stakeholders Perspectives on Improving the CFATS 
Program.''
Wolf, Chad F., U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       FULL, Mar. 3, 2020, ``A Review of the Fiscal Year 2021 
Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security.''
       FULL, Sep. 17, 2020, ``Worldwide Threats to the 
Homeland.''
Worley, Candace, Vice President, Chief Technical Strategist, 
        McAfee.
       CIPI, May 21, 2020, ``Growing and Diversifying the 
Cyber Talent Pipeline.''
Wray, Christopher A., Director, Federal Bureau of 
        Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice.
       FULL, Oct. 30, 2019, ``Global Terrorism: Threats to the 
Homeland, Part II.''
       FULL, Sep. 17, 2020, ``Worldwide Threats to the 
Homeland.''
Wulf, David, Director, Infrastructure Security Compliance 
        Division, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security 
        Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
       FULL, Feb. 27, 2019, ``Securing Our Nation's Chemical 
Facilities: Building on the Progress of the CFATS Program.''

                                 --Y--

Young-McLear, Kimberly, Lieutenant Commander, Permanent 
        Commissioned Teaching Staff, U.S. Coast Guard.
       TMS & the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil 
Liberties of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Dec. 11, 
2019, ``Righting the Ship: The Coast Guard Must Improve its 
Processes for Addressing Harassment, Bullying, and 
Retaliation.''

                                 --Z--

Zoley, George C., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The GEO 
        Group.
       BSFO, Jul. 13, 2020, ``Oversight of ICE Detention 
Facilities: Examining ICE Contractors'' Response to COVID-19.''

                             APPENDIX VIII

                            Printed Hearings

 
      Number                     Title                       Date
 
116-1               ``Defending Our Democracy:       Feb. 13, 2019
                     Building Partnerships to
                     Protect America's Elections.''
                    FULL
116-2               ``Securing U.S. Surface          Feb. 26, 2019
                     Transportation from Cyber
                     Attack.''
                    TMS & CIPI
116-3               ``Securing Our Nation's          Feb. 27, 2019
                     Chemical Facilities: Building
                     on the Progress of the CFATS
                     Program.''
                    FULL
116-4               ``The Way Forward on Border      Mar. 6, 2019
                     Security.''
                    FULL
116-5               ``CBP Workforce Challenges:      Mar. 7, 2019
                     Exploring Solutions to Address
                     Recruitment and Retention.''
                    OMA
116-6               ``Securing Our Nation's          Mar. 12, 2019
                     Chemical Facilities:
                     Stakeholders Perspectives on
                     Improving the CFATS Program.''
                    CIPI
116-7               ``Improving the Federal          Mar. 13, 2019
                     Response: Perspectives on the
                     State of Emergency
                     Management.''
                    EPRR
116-8               ``The Department of Homeland     Mar. 26, 2019
                     Security's Family Separation
                     Policy: Perspectives from the
                     Border.''
                    BFSO
116-9               ``Supporting a Fact-Based        Apr. 2, 2019
                     Approach to Preventing
                     Terrorist Travel to the United
                     States.''
                    IC & BSFO
116-10              ``Ensuring Effective and         Apr. 3, 2019
                     Efficient Operations: A Review
                     of the Fiscal Year 2020 DHS
                     Management Directorate Budget
                     Request.''
                    OMA
116-11              ``Securing America's             Apr. 9, 2019
                     Transportation and Maritime
                     Systems: A Review of the
                     Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
                     Requests for the
                     Transportation Security
                     Administration and the U.S.
                     Coast Guard.''
                    TMS
116-12              ``Assessing the Homeland         Apr. 9, 2019
                     Security Impacts of a Changing
                     Climate.''
                    EPRR
116-13              ``The Impacts of Trump Policies  Apr. 30, 2019
                     on Border Communities.''
                    BFSO
116-14              ``Resourcing DHS' Cybersecurity  Apr. 30, 2019
                     and Innovation Missions: A
                     Review of the Fiscal Year 2020
                     Budget Request for the
                     Cybersecurity and
                     Infrastructure Security Agency
                     and the Science and Technology
                     Directorate.''
                    CIPI
116-15              ``Trouble at the Top: Are        May 1, 2019
                     Vacancies at the Department of
                     Homeland Security Undermining
                     the Mission?''
                    FULL
116-16              ``Local Efforts to Counter the   May 6, 2019 Staten
                     Terror Threat in New York        Island, New York
                     City: A Retrospective and a
                     Roadmap.''
                    IC
116-17              ``Confronting the Rise of        May 8, 2019
                     Domestic Terrorism in the
                     Homeland.''
                    FULL
116-18              ``FEMA Contracting: Reviewing    May 9, 2019
                     Lessons Learned from Past
                     Disasters to Improve
                     Preparedness.''
                    EPRR & OMA
116-19              ``A Review of the FY 2020        May 9, 2019
                     Budget Request for U.S.
                     Customs and Border Protection,
                     U.S. Immigration and Customs
                     Enforcement, and U.S.
                     Citizenship and Immigration
                     Services.''
                    BFSO
116-20              ``Federal Law Enforcement        May 16, 2019
                     Training Centers: Preparing
                     America's Law Enforcement to
                     Protect the Homeland.''
                    OMA
116-21              ``The TSA Workforce Crisis: A    May 21, 2019
                     Homeland Security Risk.''
                    TMS
116-22              ``Growing and Diversifying the   May 21, 2019
                     Cyber Talent Pipeline.''
                    CIPI
116-23              ``A Review of the Fiscal Year    May 22, 2019
                     2020 Budget Request for the
                     Department of Homeland
                     Security.''
                    FULL
116-24              ``Perspectives on TSA's          Jun. 4, 2019
                     Policies to Prevent Unlawful
                     Profiling.''
                    FULL
116-25              ``Federal Protective Service:    Jun. 11, 2019
                     Ensuring the Mission Is Not
                     Lost in Transition.''
                    OMA
116-26              ``Assessing FEMA's Readiness     Jun. 12, 2019
                     for Future Disasters.''
                    FULL
116-27              ``Examining the Department of    Jun. 20, 2019
                     Defense's Deployment to the
                     U.S.-Mexico Border.''
                    BSFO
116-28              ``Artificial Intelligence and    Jun. 25, 2019
                     Counterterrorism:
                     Possibilities and
                     Limitations.''
                    IC
116-29              ``Cybersecurity Challenges for   Jun. 25, 2019
                     State and Local Governments:
                     Assessing How the Federal
                     Government Can Help.''
                    CIPI
116-30              ``Examining Social Media         Jun. 26, 2019
                     Companies'' Efforts to Counter
                     Online Terror Content and
                     Misinformation.''
                    FULL
116-31              ``About Face: Examining the      Jul. 10, 2019
                     Department of Homeland
                     Security's Use of Facial
                     Recognition and Other
                     Biometric Technologies.''
                    FULL
116-32              ``Road to Recovery: Puerto Rico  Jul. 11, 2019
                     and the U.S. Virgin Islands
                     after Hurricanes Irma and
                     Maria.''
                    EPRR
116-33              ``Protecting Every Citizen:      Jul. 23, 2019
                     Assessing Emergency              Jersey City, New
                     Preparedness for Underserved     Jersey
                     Populations.''
                    EPRR
116-34              ``Homeland Security              Jul. 25, 2019
                     Implications of the Opioid
                     Crisis.''
                    IC
116-35              ``Global Terrorism: Threats to   Sep. 10, 2019
                     the Homeland, Part I.''
                    FULL
116-36              ``The Challenge of White         Sep. 18, 2019
                     Nationalist Terrorism at Home
                     and Abroad.''
                    FULL & Committee on Foreign
                     Affairs' Subcommittee on
                     Middle East, North Africa and
                     International Terrorism
116-37              ``The Northern Northern Border:  Sep. 19, 2019
                     Homeland Security Priorities
                     in the Arctic, Part I.''
                    TMS
116-38              ``Engaging the Community:        Sep. 26, 2019
                     Perspectives on School
                     Security.''
                    EPRR
116-39              ``Oversight of ICE Detention     Sep. 26, 2019
                     Facilities: Is DHS Doing
                     Enough?''
                    OMA
116-40              ``Preparing for 2020: How        Oct. 15, 2019
                     Illinois is Securing             Gurnee, Illinois
                     Elections.''
                    FULL
116-41              ``Public-Private Initiatives to  Oct. 16, 2019
                     Secure the Supply Chain.''
                    FULL
116-42              ``Defending the Homeland from    Oct. 17, 2019
                     Bioterrorism: Are We
                     Prepared?''
                    EPRR
116-43              ``The Public's Right to Know:    Oct. 17, 2019
                     FOIA at the Department of
                     Homeland Security.''
                    OMA
116-44              ``Preparing for the Future: An   Oct. 22, 2019
                     Assessment of Emerging Cyber
                     Threats.''
                    CIPI
116-45              ``Tackling Human Trafficking:    Oct. 28, 2019
                     Assessing Federal, State and     Greensboro, North
                     Local Information Sharing        Carolina
                     Efforts.''
                    IC
116-46              ``One Year Later:                Oct. 29, 2019
                     Implementation of the TSA
                     Modernization Act.''
                    TMS
116-47              ``Global Terrorism: Threats to   Oct. 30, 2019
                     the Homeland, Part II.''
                    FULL
116-48              Member Day Hearing               Oct. 31, 2019
                    FULL
116-49              ``Immigration Raids: Impacts     Nov. 7, 2019
                     and Aftermath on Mississippi     Tougaloo,
                     Communities.''                   Mississippi
                    FULL
116-50              ``Examining the Human Rights
                     and Legal Implications of DHS'
                     ``Remain in Mexico'' Policy.''
                    BSFO, Nov. 19, 2019
116-51              ``The Road to 2020: Defending    Nov. 19, 2019
                     Against Election
                     Interference.''
                    CIPI
116-52              ``Promoting Safe and Efficient   Dec. 2, 2019 Santa
                     Travel and Trade at America's    Teresa, New Mexico
                     Land Ports of Entry.''
                    OMA
116-53              ``Righting the Ship: The Coast   Dec. 11, 2019
                     Guard Must Improve its
                     Processes for Addressing,
                     Harassment, Bullying, and
                     Retaliation.''
                    TMS & Subcommittee on Civil
                     Rights and Civil Liberties of
                     the Committee on Oversight and
                     Reform
116-54              ``Understanding the Importance   Jan. 9, 2020
                     of DHS Preparedness Grants:
                     Perspectives from the Field.''
                    EPRR
116-55              ``Assessing the Adequacy of DHS  Jan. 14, 2020
                     Efforts to Prevent Child
                     Deaths in Custody.''
                    BSFO
116-56              ``Seventeen Years Later: Why is  Jan. 14, 2020
                     Morale at DHS Still Low.''
                    OMA
116-57              ``U.S.-Iran Tensions:            Jan. 15, 2020
                     Implications for Homeland
                     Security.''
                    FULL
116-58              ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-  Jan. 15, 2020
                     Semitic Domestic Terrorism.''
                    IC
116-59              ``The Northern Northern Border:  Feb. 5, 2020
                     Homeland Security Priorities
                     in the Arctic, Part II.''
                    TMS
116-60              ``About Face: Examining the      Feb. 6, 2020
                     Department of Homeland
                     Security's Use of Facial
                     Recognition and Other
                     Biometric Technologies, Part
                     II.''
                    FULL
116-61              ``Confronting the Rise in Anti-  Feb. 26, 2020
                     Semitic Domestic Terrorism
                     Part II.''
                    IC
116-62              ``Examining the Effect of the    Feb. 27, 2020
                     Border Wall on Private and
                     Tribal Landowners.''
                    BSFO
116-63              ``Building a Diverse and         Feb. 27, 2020
                     Inclusive Workforce to Meet
                     the Homeland Security
                     Mission.''
                    OMA
116-64              ``A Review of the Fiscal Year    Mar. 3, 2020
                     2021 Budget Request for the
                     Department of Homeland
                     Security.''
                    FULL
116-65              ``Confronting the Coronavirus:   Mar. 4, 2020
                     Perspectives on the Response
                     to a Pandemic Threat.''
                    FULL
116-66              ``Community Perspectives on      Mar. 10, 2020
                     Coronavirus Preparedness and
                     Response.''
                    EPRR
116-67              ``Securing America's             Mar. 11, 2020
                     Transportation and Maritime
                     Systems: A Review of the
                     Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
                     Requests for the
                     Transportation Security
                     Administration and the U.S.
                     Coast Guard.''
                    TMS
116-68              ``Resourcing DHS' Cybersecurity  Mar. 11, 2020
                     and Innovation Missions: A
                     Review of the Fiscal Year 2021
                     Budget Request for the
                     Cybersecurity and
                     Infrastructure Security Agency
                     and the Science and Technology
                     Directorate.''
                    CIPI
116-69              ``Confronting the Coronavirus:   Mar. 11, 2020
                     The Federal Response.''
                    FULL
116-70              ``Business as Usual? Assessing   Jun. 16, 2020
                     How DHS Can Resume Operations    Remote
                     Safely.''
                    OMA
116-71              ``Climbing Again: Stakeholder    Jun. 18, 2020
                     Views on Resuming Air Travel     Remote
                     in the COVID-19 Era.''
                    TMS
116-72              ``Examining the Threat from      Jun. 24, 2020
                     ISIS and Al Qaeda.''             Remote
                    IC
116-73              ``Examining the National         Jul. 8, 2020 Remote
                     Response to the Worsening
                     Coronavirus Pandemic.''
                    FULL
116-74              ``Pandemic Response:             Jul. 10, 2020
                     Confronting the Unequal          Remote
                     Impacts of COVID-19.''
                    EPRR
116-75              ``Oversight of ICE Detention     Jul. 13, 2020
                     Facilities: Examining ICE        Remote
                     Contractors'' Response to
                     COVID-19.''
                    BFSO
116-76              ``Reviewing Federal and State    Jul. 14, 2020
                     Pandemic Supply Preparedness     Remote
                     and Response.''
                    OMA
116-77              ``Children in CBP Custody:       Jul. 15, 2020
                     Examining Deaths, Medical Care   Remote
                     Procedures, and Improper
                     Spending.''
                    FULL
116-78              ``Assessing the Threat from      Jul. 16, 2020
                     Accelerationists and Militia     Remote
                     Extremists.''
                    IC
116-79              ``Defending Against Future       Jul. 17, 2020
                     Cyberattacks: Evaluating the     Remote
                     Cyberspace Solarium Commission
                     Recommendations.''
                    CIPI
116-80              ``Examining the National         Jul. 22, 2020
                     Response to the Worsening        Remotely attended
                     Coronavirus Pandemic: Part
                     II.''
                    FULL
116-81              ``Secure, Safe, and Auditable:   Aug. 4, 2020 Remote
                     Protecting the Integrity of
                     the 2020 Elections.''
                    CIPI
116-82              ``Protecting America's           Aug. 28, 2020
                     Democracy: Ensuring Every Vote   Remotely attended
                     Counts.''
                    FULL
116-83              ``Worldwide Threats to the       Sep. 17, 2020
                     Homeland.''                      Remotely attended
                    FULL
116-84              ``Examining DHS' Management of   Sep. 30, 2020
                     Trusted Traveler Programs.''     Remotely attended
                    BSFO
 


                              APPENDIX IX

                            Committee Prints

 
           Number                                Title
 
116-A                         Rules of the Committee on Homeland
                               Security for the 116th Congress.
116-B                         Compilation of the Homeland Security Act
                               of 2002 (Updated through Pub. L. 115-387
                               (December 21, 2018)).
 


                               APPENDIX X

                    Summary of Committee Activities

                     COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY

Total Bills Referred to Committee................................   255
Public Laws......................................................    13
Measures Signed Into Law.........................................    30
Measures Passed the House........................................    67
Measures Failed House Passage....................................     0
Measures Reported to the House...................................

Hearings Held:
  Days of Hearings                                                   89
    Full Committee...............................................    26
    Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism............    10
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability....    12
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.........     9
    Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations    11
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
      Innovation.................................................    10
    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
      Recovery...................................................    11

Witnesses:
  Full Committee                                                     79
    Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism............    36
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability....    38
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.........    30
    Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations    37
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
      Innovation.................................................    42
    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
      Recovery...................................................    41
    Total Persons Testifying.....................................   303

Markups and Business Meetings Held (Days)/Measures Considered:
    Full Committee............................................... 10/68
    Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism............   0/0
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability....   0/0
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.........   0/0
    Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations   0/0
    Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and 
      Innovation.................................................   0/0
    Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and 
      Recovery...................................................   0/0

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