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Rogers on CBP’s Proposed Rulemaking for Biometric Entry/Exit System
Rogers on CBP’s Proposed Rulemaking for Biometric Entry/Exit System WASHINGTON – Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), House Homeland Security Committee ranking member, today applauded the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s proposed rulemaking to update the biometric entry and exit system established to protect our nation’s borders. “I applaud the proposal of this...
Ranking Member Rogers on Terrorist Attack in Austria
Ranking Member Rogers on Terrorist Attack in Austria WASHINGTON – Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), House Homeland Security Committee ranking member, released the statement below on yesterday’s terrorist attack in Vienna, Austria. Austria’s Interior Minister Karl Nehammer confirmed the suspect had tried to join Islamic State jihadists in 2019 and was sentenced...
Rogers and Stauber Introduce the “Commitment to American Security Act”
Rogers and Stauber Introduce the “Commitment to American Security Act” WASHINGTON – Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), House Homeland Security Committee ranking member, and Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) today introduced H.R. 13, the “Commitment to American Security Act.” “While Democrats continue to amplify left-wing cries to defund the police and dismantle...
Rogers Applauds DOD and NSA’s Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative
Rogers Applauds DOD and NSA’s Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative WASHINGTON – Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), House Homeland Security Committee ranking member, released the following statement regarding the Department of Defense (DOD) and National Security Agency’s (NSA) Cybersecurity Education Diversity Initiative: “Cybersecurity is no longer just a tool to protect our technology,...
Rep. Rogers Visa Security Bill Included in China Task Force Report
Rep. Rogers Visa Security Bill Included in China Task Force Report WASHINGTON – Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), House Homeland Security Committee ranking member, recently introduced the Countering China’s Theft of American Research and Innovation (CCTARI) Act, which was included in today’s release of the China Task Force Report. Rogers was joined by...
House Passes Republican Bills to Expand Paid Parental Leave at TSA and Combat Human Trafficking
House Passes Republican Bills to Expand Paid Parental Leave at TSA and Combat Human Trafficking WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two Republican-led bills that are a part of House Homeland Security Committee Republicans’ American Security Agenda: Rep. John Katko’s (R-NY) H.R. 5811, which ensures Transportation Security Administration (TSA)...
Higgins Opening Statement at Trusted Traveler Program Hearing
Higgins Opening Statement at Trusted Traveler Program Hearing WASHINGTON – Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.) – Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations Subcommittee ranking member – today delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing entitled, “Examining DHS’ Management of Trusted Traveler Programs”. Thank you Chairwoman Rice, and thank you Deputy...
CHS Republicans Urge Chairman to Schedule “Keep America Secure Act” Mark Up
CHS Republicans Urge Chairman to Schedule “Keep America Secure Act” Mark Up WASHINGTON – Today, House Homeland Security Committee Republicans asked Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) to schedule a mark up for the Keep America Secure Act. After more than 20 months in the majority, Democrats have yet to offer their own authorization...
Homeland Security Republicans Introduce the “Keep America Secure Act” A Comprehensive 2-Year Reauthorization of DHS
Homeland Security Republicans Introduce the “Keep America Secure Act” A Comprehensive 2-Year Reauthorization of DHS WASHINGTON – Homeland Security Committee Republicans today introduced the Keep America Secure Act. This legislation provides a comprehensive two-year reauthorization of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “After 20 months of Democrat dysfunction and caving...
Congressman Rogers Op-Ed: DHS needs a new authorization, but House Democrats are dropping the ball
Congressman Rogers Op-Ed: DHS needs a new authorization, but House Democrats are dropping the ball WASHINGTON – Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, penned an op-ed for the Washington Examiner introducing the “Keep America Secure Act”. Washington Examiner September 18, 2020 Congressman...