Issue / National Security
“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...
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...
Senate Examines Coast Guard and NOAA Fleet Recapitalization
Oct 12, 2018 | Alexander LaskaOctober 11, 2018 Weeks after a similar hearing on the House side, the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries & the...
Summary of Maritime Security Provisions in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
Sep 26, 2018 | Alexander LaskaSeptember 26, 2018 The package of bills released on September 22 that includes the FAA Authorization Act of 2018 also includes a...
The Implications of the Federal Ban on Chinese Railcars
Sep 26, 2018 | Jeff DavisThe “trade war” between the United States and China continues to play out on the global stage. While it does, a seemingly benign...
4-Bill “Minibus” Including DOT Appropriations Slips as CR Drama Unfolds
Sep 21, 2018 | Jeff DavisSeptember 21, 2018 Hopes that another four-bill package of appropriations legislation for fiscal year 2019, including the...
Senate Agrees to One-Year Ban on Transit Rail Car and Bus Procurements from Chinese-Owned Companies
Aug 01, 2018 | Jeff DavisAugust 1, 2018 Last night, the U.S. Senate agreed to a one-year ban on any new procurements of mass transit rail cars or buses from...
Defense Authorization Bill Contains Transit, Aviation, Maritime Provisions
Jul 27, 2018 | Alexander LaskaJuly 27, 2018 Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the final conference report version of the fiscal 2019 National Defense...
House Appropriations OKs FY19 Homeland Bill
Jul 27, 2018 | Jeff DavisJuly 27, 2018 The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2018 Homeland Security appropriations bill this week, the...
House Panel Releases Final FY19 Appropriations Bill, Homeland Security
Jul 20, 2018 | Jeff DavisJuly 19, 2018 Earlier today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security approved a draft appropriations bill for...