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Reichert Appointed Vice-Chairman of National Security Solutions Group
May 14, 2010
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08), the former Sheriff of King County whose public service includes a distinguished 33-year career in law enforcement, today announced he has accepted an appointment as Vice-Chairman of the congressional National Security Solutions Group which will take the lead in adv...
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Puget Sound Receives $26 Million for Port Security
Feb 1, 2008
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Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08) announced today that the Puget Sound Region will receive $26 million in federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant program for port security. The funds will strengthen prevention, protection, response and recovery capabilities.
“I’m please...
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Reichert: Homeland Security Grants Awarded to Local Ports/Port of Tacoma Selected to Test New Technology
May 10, 2007
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Rep. Dave Reichert (WA-08), of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counter Terrorism, made two significant announcements today regarding the safety of local ports.
First, he welcomed news that port security funds he has advocated for to protect Washington State Por...
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Reichert Points to Local Benefits of Port Security Bill
Sep 30, 2006
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Today, Rep. Dave Reichert (WA-08), touted the provisions in the SAFE Port Act (Security and Accountability for Every Port Act), H.R. 4954, that are important to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. Congressman Reichert is a co-sponsor of the bi-partisan SAFE Port Act and was named a Conferee on the Hous...
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Reichert Announces over $14 Million for Port Security
Sep 25, 2006
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Chairman Dave Reichert (WA-08), of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science and Technology, announced today that port security funds he has advocated for were awarded to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma. $7,416,539 was awarded for the Port of Seattle and $2.5 million for the Port of Tacoma...
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Reichert Praises Port Protection Provided by SAFE Port Act
May 4, 2006
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Rep. Dave Reichert (WA-08), co-sponsor of the bi-partisan SAFE Port Act (Security and Accountability for Every Port Act), H.R. 4954, praised its passage by the U.S. House of Representatives today, 421-2. Two amendments Reichert offered were attached to the bill. Rep. Reichert has been meeting regula...
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Reichert Supports Emergency Legislation to Suspend Dubai Port Deal
Feb 21, 2006
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In response to today’s announcement by Senator Schumer and Congressman Peter King, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, that they are introducing emergency legislation to suspend the Dubai port deal, Rep. Dave Reichert (WA-08), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Sc...
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Reichert Statement on Coast Guard Recall
Aug 29, 2005
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U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert today issued the following statement in response to Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff’s announcement that the United States Coast Guard will be conducting involuntary recall of reservists, under Title 14 of the U.S. Code[1], to support hurricane efforts:
“Part ...
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Reichert Chairs Hearing Highlighting Coast Guard’s Law Enforcement Missions
Jun 16, 2005
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U.S. Rep. David Reichert, Vice-Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, yesterday chaired a Congressional hearing on the Coast Guard’s various law enforcement missions, such as illegal drug and migrant interdiction, and fisheries enforcement. The oversight hearing examin...
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