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King Statement on Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair
(May 20, 2010) - Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement on the resignation of Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair:
King Charges DHS with Responsibility for Unspent Transit Grants
(May 17, 2010) - GAO Report Shows that DHS Bureaucracy is to Blame
Washington, D.C. – Today, five days after the Obama Administration slashed homeland security funding for mass transit and ports in New York City, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, called on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano to immediately eliminate delays caused by DHS -- and its components FEMA and TSA -- which have prevented $421 million as of 2009, as well as an additional amount of as much as $348 million as of 2010, in awarded transit security grant money from being spent by transit agencies across the country.
King Charges DHS with Responsibility for Unspent Transit Grants
King Measure to Restore Nuclear Detection to New York Area Passes House
(June 24, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security hailed passage of his amendment that would restore funding to the Securing the Cities program, a partnership between federal, state and local authorities to prevent nuclear and radiological terrorists in the New York metropolitan area. The amendment, coauthored by Rep. Yvette Clark (D-NY) passed the House by a vote of 282-148. Press Release: King/Clarke Amendment Restores Nuclear Detection Program Key to New York City and other Metropolitan Areas
King Hails Passage of Amendment to Add Guantanamo Detainees to No Fly List
(June 4, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security hailed the House passage of a provision that would require that Guantanamo detainees be placed on the No Fly List. The motion was added to the TSA Authorization Act by an overwhelming vote of 412-12. Congress Daily: House Republicans Score Another Win on Detainee Policy
Press Release: King Hails Passage of GITMO Detainee Amendment
King highlights key provisions of TSA Authorization Act
(June 4, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security highlighted key provisions of the TSA Authorization Bill that passed the House by a vote of 397-25 Press Release: King on TSA Authorization Bill passing House
King Statement on Bill Supporting the President's Afghanistan-Pakistan Strategy
(May 20, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security released the following statement on legislation he and other House Republicans introduced to authorize President Obama's strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Press Release: King Statement on Legislation Supporting the Presdient's Afghanistan-Pakistan Policy
King Statement on Homeland Democrats Opposing Adding GTMO Detainees to the "No-Fly List"
(May 14, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security released the following statement after Homeland Security Democrats gutted an amendment in committee that would have added Guantanamo detainees to the "No-Fly List." Press Release: King Statement on Democrat Opposition to Terrorist "No-Fly List" Amendment CQ Article: Panel Endorses $15.6 Billion TSA Reauthorization
King, Republican Leaders Introduce "Keep Terrorists Out of America Act"
(May 7, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security joined House Republican Leaders to introduce the "Keep Terrorists Out of America Act," requiring the President to obtain approval of state governments before transferring or releasing Guantanamo Bay detainees into the United States. Press Release: King, GOP Leaders introduce "Keep Terrorists Out of America Act"
King Introduces Resolution of Inquiry on DHS Rightwing Report
(May 6, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, along with Republican Leader John Boehner, Republican Whip Eric Cantor, Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence and Republican Members of the Committee on Homeland Security introduced a Resolution of Inquiry asking Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to release information used in compiling the so-called “Rightwing Extremism,” report. “We have made repeated requests that the committee hold a bipartisan oversight hearing, but unfortunately those requests have been ignored," King said. "We are left with no other alternative but to demand answers from the Secretary of Homeland Security herself.” Press Release: King, Republicans want more information on Rightwing Report
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King, Homeland Republicans Want Answers on Guantanamo Bay Closing
(April 24, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Committee Republicans sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano requesting the Administration release information on how it plans to transfer, prosecute, and possibly release Guantanamo (GTMO) detainees. Press Release: Republicans Demand Answers from Holder, Napolitano Letter: Republicans Want Details on GTMO Detainees
King introduces See Something, Say Something Legislation
(April 23, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, along with Senate Homeland Security Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME) and Chairman Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Rep. Jim Marshall (D-GA), introduced legislation providing civil immunity for those who, in good faith, report suspicious behavior. This bill expands on King's success in passing the so-called Flying Imams bill in 2007. Press Release: See Something, Say Something Bill Introduced
King and Homeland Republicans Demand Answers on "Rightwing Extremism" Report
(April 17, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Republican Ranking Members ask for a hearing on the recently released DHS report on "Rightwing Extremism" and the role of the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in report's production. Press Release: King and Republicans Want Answers on Report's Production
Letter: King and Ranking Members ask Chairman Thompson for hearing on "Rightwing Extremism" report
King statement on Beverly Eckert Resolution
(March 4, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security released the following statement on passage of H.R. 201, a resolution honoring the life of 9/11 widow Beverly Eckert. Press Release: King statement honoring Beverly Eckert
King Names Subcommittee Ranking Members
(February 4, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security announced the Subcommittee Ranking Members for the 111th Congress. Press Release: King names Subcommittee Ranking Members
King Welcomes New Republicans to CHS
(January 9, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security welcomed three new members to the Committee: Rep. Steve Austria (OH), Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao (LA) and Rep. Pete Olson (TX). Press Release: King Announces Republican Committee Membership
King calls lack of Authorization bill 'absolute failure'
(September 24, 2008) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member on the Committee on Homeland Security reacted to reports that the FY09 Homeland Security authorization bill will not be passed by either chamber this year. King called the news "an absolute failure by House Democrats." New! View Article: CongressDaily- DHS Authorization Bill Falls By The Wayside, Again
King Bombing Prevention bill passes House
(June 18, 2008) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member on the Committee on Homeland Security, announced that H.R. 4749, The National Bombing Prevention Act of 2008 passed the House. The bill establishes an Office of Bombing Prevention within DHS and directs the President to develop a national strategy to prevent and prepare for terrorist explosive attacks in the United States. Press Release: Bombing Prevention Act passes House
King releases Report on link between Cigarette Smuggling and Terror
(April 29, 2008) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member on the Committee on Homeland Security, announced a staff report titled, “Tobacco and Terror: How Cigarette Smuggling is Funding Our Enemies Abroad.” The report found that a well-organized smuggling operation can generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single week, with a portion of that money often being funneled to terrorist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. Press Release: Tobacco and Terror
King on lack of DHS Authorization bill
(April 9, 2008) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, called on Committee Democrats to draft the annual Authorization bill for the Department of Homeland Security. This would be the first time in five years that the Committee has not taken up an Authorization bill. Read Article: Committee Republicans Blast Inaction on Authorization Bill
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