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Archive for July, 2011

Secretary Napolitano Releases Report Highlighting DHS Progress Fulfilling 9/11 Commission Recommendations

Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Secretary Napolitano Releases Report Highlighting DHS Progress Fulfilling 9/11 Commission Recommendations

Testimony of Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft, U.S. Coast Guard, before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, “Looking to the Future: Lessons in Prevention, Response, and Restoration from the Gulf Oil Spill”

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
Testimony of Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft, U.S. Coast Guard, before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, "Looking to the Future: Lessons in Prevention, Response, and Restoration from the Gulf Oil Spill"

Testimony of Federal Emergency Management Agency Deputy Administrator Richard Serino, before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Government Affairs, Subcommittee on Diaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs, “2011 Spring Storms: Picking Up the Pieces and Building Back Stronger”

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Richard Serino appeared before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Government Affairs, Subcommittee on Diaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs to discuss severe spring storms.

United States and India Sign Cybersecurity Agreement

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
The United States and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to promote closer cooperation and the timely exchange of information between the organizations of their respective governments responsible for cybersecurity.

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Meeting with Slovak Interior Minister Daniel Lipšic

Friday, July 15th, 2011
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today met with Slovak Interior Minister Daniel Lipšic to discuss the United States' and Slovak Republic's continued collaboration to prevent and combat transnational crime and terrorism, enhance data-sharing and protection, and secure the global supply chain.

Testimony of the Honorable Rafal Borras, Under Secretary for Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Management, “Homeland Security Contracting: Does DHS Effectively Leverage Emerging Technologi

Friday, July 15th, 2011
Testimony of the Honorable Rafal Borras, Under Secretary for Management, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Management, "Homeland Security Contracting: Does DHS Effectively Leverage Emerging Technologies?"

Testimony of S & T Acquisition Support and Operations Analysis Director Henry Gonzalez

Friday, July 15th, 2011
Testimony of S & T Acquisition Support and Operations Analysis Director Henry Gonzalez, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management, "Homeland Security Contracting: Does DHS Effectively Leverage Emerging Technologies?"

Testimony of Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Kelly Ryan, on “Implementation of Public Law 110-129, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act, and Legislative Hearing on HR. 1466″

Thursday, July 14th, 2011
Testimony of Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Kelly Ryan, Office of Immigration and Border Security, before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs, "Implementation of Public Law 110-129, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act, and Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1466"

Testimony of Administrator Craig Fugate, “FEMA Reauthorization and Cutting the Red Tape in Recovery”

Thursday, July 14th, 2011
Testimony of Administrator Craig Fugate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee of Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, on "FEMA Reauthorization and Cutting the Red Tape in Recovery."

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Minot, North Dakota

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today joined North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple, Minot Mayor Curt Zimbelman and Burlington Mayor Jerome Gruenberg in Minot, N.D., to survey the ongoing recovery efforts in response to the severe flooding in the area and meet with state and local leaders to reiterate the Obama administration's continued commitment to working with our state, local and community partners to assist in the long-term recovery efforts of communities and individuals affected by the recent flooding in North Dakota.