Two Democratic Homeland Security Bills Pass House; One Sent to President
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 - November 27, 2012 (WASHINGTON) – Today, the House of Representatives passed five bills originating from the Committee on Homeland Security. Two of these were authored by Democratic members – with one having already passed the Senate and will next go to the President’s desk for signage. This bill is the “Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act” (H.R. 915), authored by Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). It passed under a recorded vote of 397-4 and will authorize the “BEST” ... Read More >>
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- Thompson Statement Opposing FY2013 DHS Appropriations Act 6/8/2012
- Thompson Amendment Will Improve Emergency Alerts in Rural Areas 3/28/2012
- Thompson: Grant Guidance Shows Rash and Shortsighted Budget Cuts 2/17/2012
- Thompson Opening Statement - DHS FY2013 Budget Hearing 2/15/2012
- Thompson Statement on FY2013 DHS Budget Request 2/13/2012
- Thompson Statement Opposing Draconian Cuts to First Responders 12/16/2011
- Thompson Statement on Omnibus Spending Package 12/15/2011
- Thompson, Richmond: Action Needed on Recoupment Letters 11/21/2011
- Republicans Pass a DHS Authorization Bill In Name Only 10/13/2011
- Thompson Statement on the DHS Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 10/12/2011
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LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO HELP GUARD AGAINST A WMD ATTACK IN THE UNITED STATES
Bill garners bipartisan support; would include initiatives against bioterrorism, support for first responders 6/24/2011 - Richmond Introduces FEMA Recoupment Fairness Act 6/22/2011
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