The Written Testimony of Secretary Napolitano before the Senate Committee on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, "Intelligence Reform: The Lessons and Implications of the Christmas Day Attack."

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today authorized the temporary activation of up to 900 reserve U.S. Coast Guard service men and women to bolster the more than 500 Coast Guard personnel already serving in Haiti in support of the U.S. government’s response to the devastation caused by the Jan. 12 earthquake.

As part of the Department's ongoing efforts to assist Haiti following the devastating earthquake, the Secretary announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. This designation will allow eligible Haitian nationals in the United States to continue living and working in our country for the next 18 months. Providing a temporary refuge for Haitian nationals who are currently in the United States and whose personal safety would be endangered by returning to Haiti is part of this Administration's continuing efforts to support Haiti's recovery.

Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the publication of a rule formalizing DHS' longstanding policy to expedite and streamline the citizenship process for men and women bravely serving in America's armed forces.

The Department of Homeland Security continues to extend sympathy for our Haitian neighbors and support the worldwide relief effort underway in every way we can. Four Coast Guard cutters have arrived in Haiti, in addition to a variety of Coast Guard assets that were already in the area to support military air traffic control, conduct damage assessments and rescue people in need of assistance. FEMA continues to work closely with USAID and the State Department and the entire Department stands ready to receive evacuees safely and securely in the United States.

Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on additional aviation security precautions to protect the American people.

Secretary Napolitano and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Assistant Secretary Morton halted all removals to Haiti for the time being in response to the devastation caused by yesterday’s earthquake. ICE continues to closely monitor the situation.

Statement by Secretary Napolitano about the Department of Homeland Security's response to last night's earthquake in Haiti.

Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano will travel to Toledo, Spain, on Jan. 21, at the invitation of her Spanish colleague, Interior Minister Alfredo Rubalcaba, to meet with her European counterparts to discuss ways to bolster international security measures and standards for aviation security. She will then travel to Geneva, Switzerland, on Jan. 22 to meet with members of the International Air Transport Association.