Homeland Security

Flake bill targets border security, protects DACA recipients, cracks down on violent gangs

Legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) last week would fortify the southern border, allow undocumented immigrants brought into…

7 years ago

McCaul bill to invest in strengthening border security gains committee approval

The House Homeland Security Committee approved legislation on Wednesday that U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) introduced to leverage physical barriers,…

7 years ago

Ratcliffe leads committee review of Department of Homeland Security cyber protection missions

U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) on Tuesday chaired a hearing to examine the ability of the United States to carry…

7 years ago

Comstock calls for update on FBI, ICE efforts to fight transnational gangs

After recent House approval of her bill to crack down on alien gang members, U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) requested…

7 years ago

Donovan hosts tour of HUD-funded Superstorm Sandy recovery projects in Staten Island

U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY) led a tour of projects that are part of the Department of Housing and Urban…

7 years ago

Portman urges Senate panel to support anti-human trafficking legislation

Calling an increase in sex trafficking “a stain on our national character,” U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) urged a congressional…

7 years ago

Heller demands answers on steps to protect servicemembers after Equifax data breach

U.S. Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) voiced concerns on Tuesday about Equifax’s handling of a data breach and requested information about…

7 years ago

House approves Comstock-led bill to fight gang violence

The House on Thursday passed legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) to give law enforcement the tools they…

7 years ago

House approves Collins bill to establish national firefighter cancer registry

Just a day after the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the House approved legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Chris…

7 years ago

Committee approves Katko bill to ensure fair pay for Secret Service agents

Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) to fund salary and overtime pay for Secret Service agents this…

7 years ago

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