Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Report on Activities During 114th Congress (Part 3 of 8)
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the current state of Affordable Care Act implementation at the
Witnesses: Hon.
2020 Census: Challenges Facing the
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the
Witnesses: Hon.
Securing the Border: Understanding Threats and Strategies for the Northern Border.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine security challenges, including transnational criminal and national security threats, along the
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The purpose of this annual, one-panel hearing was to discuss the
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Jihad 2.0: Social Media in the Next Evolution of Terrorist Recruitment.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to provide the public with an understanding of terrorists' evolving recruitment methods, especially through social media. Witness testimony provided an overview of the threat posed by those radicalized through social media in
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Securing the Border: Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology Force Multipliers.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the current state of fencing, infrastructure, and technology along our borders and explore what additional resources may be necessary. Witnesses provided a general overview of what technology and tactical infrastructure is currently available along our borders and what new technologies and additional tactical infrastructure should be deployed. Discussion also focused on understanding the costs, timelines, and effectiveness of these resources and lessons learned from past investments.
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The purpose of this two-panel hearing was to examine the recently-announced unauthorized access of more than 100,000 taxpayer accounts at IRS.gov. Witnesses provided their thoughts on the
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Watchdogs Needed: Top Government Investigator Positions Left Unfilled for Years.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the need for permanent Inspectors General (IGs), including through case-studies of the experiences with previous acting IGs, and explore why many of these critical positions remain unfilled. Witness testimony focused on the seven presidentially-appointed IG vacancies, with particular attention to the
Witnesses: Hon.
Oversight of the
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the operations and effectiveness of the
Witnesses: Hon.
Nomination of
This two-panel hearing considered the nomination of
Blowing the Whistle on Retaliation: Accounts of Current and Former Federal Agency Whistleblowers.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to highlight the stories of whistleblowers from different agencies who allege they faced retaliation because they brought attention to government wrongdoing. Witnesses discussed the difficulties whistleblowers face after a disclosure, the laws and procedures in place to protect and assist whistleblowers, and recommendations on further improvements.
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Federal Real Property Reform: How Cutting Red Tape and Better Management Could Achieve Billions in Savings.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the reasons why federal real property management remains a high- risk issue and discuss the ways
Witnesses: Hon.
Governing Through Goal Setting: Enhancing the Economic and National Security of America.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to identify problems facing the nation and to identify bipartisan goals to address them. This hearing provided an opportunity for lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to discuss long and short term solutions to the nation's biggest problems. Witnesses from the private sector and state leaders provided valuable insight by sharing their own experiences in problem solving. The hearing served to reaffirm the Committee's commitment to finding common ground among
Witnesses: Hon.
Nomination of
This one-panel hearing considered the nomination of
Accounting for the True Cost of Regulation: Exploring the Possibility of a Regulatory Budget.
Witnesses: Hon.
Under Attack: Federal Cybersecurity and the OPM Data Breach.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the recent data breaches involving the
Witnesses: Hon.
The 2014 Humanitarian Crisis at our Border: A Review of the Government's Response to Unaccompanied Minors One Year Later.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the Federal Government's response to the 2014 surge of Central American Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs). Particularly, the Committee examined how the responsibilities of caring for the minors and resolving their immigration status is divided and coordinated among different federal agencies. Witnesses discussed their agency's involvement in processing UACs and how they manage the child's information during and after the case passes through their agency.
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Stopping an Avian Influenza Threat to
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the current outbreak of H5N2 and other highly pathogenic avian influenza strains nationwide, including the response of federal and industry stakeholders. Witnesses discussed the devastating impact of this highly pathogenic avian influenza strain on American farms and the broader economic disruption it has caused. Discussion focused on the broader threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza to the poultry industry going forward, steps being taken to prepare for and mitigate any impact of this pathogen, and recommendations for how the federal response to this outbreak could be improved.
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Understanding America's Long-Term Fiscal Picture.
This one-panel hearing focused on ways to better understand the country's often complex ``balance sheet", the uncertainty involved in projecting the budget out 30 years or more, and reconciling the policy choices necessary to address long-term imbalances to what is politically possible. The director of the
Witnesses: Hon.
Securing the Border: Understanding Threats and Strategies for the Maritime Border.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the security challenges, including transnational crime and national security threats, along
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The Milwaukee Parental Choice Program: A Pioneer for School Choice Programs Nationwide.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program as an educational option for
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Protecting the Electric Grid from the Potential Threats of Solar Storms and Electromagnetic Pulse.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the extent to which electromagnetic pulses and severe solar storms may pose a threat to the electric gird in
Witnesses: Hon.
Nomination of
This one-panel hearing considered the nomination of
Avoiding Duplication: An Examination of the
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the
Witnesses: Hon.
Oversight of the
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The purpose of this hearing was to examine the illicit trafficking and abuse of prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl and their adverse and enduring effects on lives, families, communities, and our national security. This hearing also examined efforts to prevent and treat those suffering from addiction to these substances. Witnesses discussed trends observed in
Witnesses: Panel I: Enoch ``Nick" Willard, Chief,
A Review of Regulatory Reform Proposals.
This hearing was held as part of the Committee's ongoing efforts to examine the federal regulatory process and explore ways to improve it. Specifically, this hearing focused on existing legislative reform proposals under consideration by the Committee. Members were given an opportunity to discuss their own proposals, developed based on information gathered through prior hearings, roundtables, and expert consultation, and heard from experts on ways to further improve these proposals before proceeding on to formal legislative consideration by the Committee.
Witnesses: Hon.
Improving VA Accountability: Examining First-Hand Accounts of
Although whistleblower protections have been in place for decades, an alarming number of employees at the
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A Review of the
This hearing took a macro look at the country's education system and reviewed the
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Threats to the Homeland.
Witnesses: Hon.
Ongoing Migration from
The purpose of this hearing was to examine the causes behind the ongoing migration from
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Assessing the State of Our Nation's Biodefense.
This hearing examined the findings of a report published by the
Witnesses: Hon.
The Value of Education Choices for Low-Income Families: Reauthorizing the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program.
This two-panel hearing examined the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program as an educational option for low-income families in the
Witnesses: Panel I: Hon.
The Impact of
The purpose of this two-panel hearing was to provide the public with an understanding of the threat posed by the
Witnesses: Panel I: Hon.
America's Heroin Epidemic at the Border: Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Efforts to Combat Illicit Narcotic Trafficking.
The purpose of this two-panel field hearing was to examine the illicit trafficking of narcotics crossing the
Witnesses: Panel I: Hon.
Nomination of Hon.
This one-panel hearing considered the nominations of the Honorable
Nomination of
This one-panel hearing considered the nominations of
Inside the Mind of
The purpose of this one panel hearing was to provide the public with an understanding of how
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Laying Out the Reality of the
This two-panel hearing examined the state of the
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Frontline Response to Terrorism in America.
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The purpose of this single-panel hearing was to examine
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Nomination of the Honorable
Connecting Patients to New and Potential Life Saving Treatments.
This one-panel hearing focused on identifying possible barriers that prevent patients from accessing new and potentially lifesaving therapies, often in the face of terminal or debilitating conditions. Patients and experts discussed the steps
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Nomination of the Honorable
This one-panel hearing considered the nominations of the Honorable
How Canine Programs Contribute to Homeland Security.
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The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to discuss the
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The Security of
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DHS Management and Acquisition Reform.
Witnesses: Hon.
Terror in
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the current terrorism threat environment in
Witnesses: Hon.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine how America's insatiable demand for drugs affects
Witnesses: General
The Federal Perspective on the State of Our Nation's Biodefense.
The purpose of this one-panel hearing was to examine the current capabilities of key federal departments and agencies to assist the nation in preventing, detecting, responding to, and recovering from major biological incidents, both natural and intentional. Witnesses discussed how their organizations assess the nation's current preparedness and biosurveillance capabilities, and what opportunities may exist for improvement in coordination among federal partners. Witnesses also discussed the
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Continues with Part 4 of 8
Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Issues Report on Activities During 114th Congress (Part 7 of 8)
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