Issue / Homeland security
Pekoske Confirmed for 2nd Term Heading TSA
Sep 15, 2022 | Jeff DavisIn a rare example of continuity between the Trump and Biden Administrations, the U.S. Senate this week confirmed President Biden's...
House Subcommittee Approves FY23 DHS Funding
Jun 17, 2022 | Jeff DavisThis week, the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee approved a draft bill providing $60.3 billion in discretionary...
“Getting Protected: How Do We Secure Transportation Systems in a Hyper-Connected World?” Centennial Recap
Jan 21, 2022 | Jonathan HammondOn May 7, 2021, the Colonial Pipeline ceased all production to contain a virtual threat from damaging pipeline operations. The sudden...
House Panel Looks at Seaport Cybersecurity and CBP Staffing
Jan 21, 2022 | Katie DonahueThis week, the House Homeland Security’s subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, & Operations held a hearing entitled...
Mandatory Cybersecurity Incident Reporting, Better Protection Measures for Critical Infrastructures Pushed at Homeland Security Committee Hearing
Oct 29, 2021 | Katie DonahueThis past Tuesday, the House Homeland Security Committee convened a hearing to discuss cybersecurity mandates on nationally significant...
Testimony from Admiral Schultz: Anti-Harassment and Diversity Initiatives in the U.S. Coast Guard
Jun 25, 2021 | Katie DonahueChallenges with harassment and increasing diversity within the U.S. Coast Guard were apparent in Wednesday’s Homeland Security...
Rethinking Cybersecurity Policies for Critical U.S. Transportation Infrastructure
Jun 11, 2021 | Caroline MareteCyberattacks are posing an increasing threat on critical transportation infrastructure in the United States. A recent, high-profile...
TSA, Coast Guard Get Increases in Final FY21 Appropriations Package
Dec 22, 2020 | Jeff DavisDivision F of the omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal 2021 provides year-long funding for the Department of Homeland Security,...
Mammoth Defense Bill Contains Coast Guard, Maritime, Airport Provisions
Dec 04, 2020 | Jeff DavisLast night, House and Senate negotiators on the annual national defense authorization bill released the final version of this year's...
House Adds Coast Guard, Maritime Bills to Defense Authorization
Jul 23, 2020 | Jeff DavisOn July 21, the House of Representatives passed a $734 billion defense authorization bill for fiscal year 2021, after amending the bill...
FY21 Homeland Appropriations Move Out of House Committee – But Maybe No Farther
Jul 16, 2020 | Jeff DavisThe House Appropriations Committee on July 15 approved the $51 billion draft Homeland Security appropriations bill for fiscal year 2021...
TSA, Coast Guard Get Operational Increases in FY21 House Bill
Jul 07, 2020 | Jeff DavisYesterday, the House Appropriations Committee released the text of the draft fiscal 2021 Homeland Security appropriations...