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House Homeland Security Committee Republicans caution that an ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown could weaken U.S. safety measures. Members cite workforce strain and disrupted disaster response as key concerns while calling for bipartisan action.
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Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino and Rep. Vince Fong hosted a cybersecurity roundtable in California's Central Valley alongside CISA officials last Friday. Discussions focused on addressing evolving cyber threats facing key infrastructure sectors through enhanced coordination between federal agencies/local partners.
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Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino and Rep. Vince Fong met with LA28 officials about upcoming Olympic Games security plans in Los Angeles. Discussions included federal funding support as well as strategies involving multiple government agencies.
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A congressional subcommittee heard warnings from industry leaders about security threats posed by Chinese-developed artificial intelligence and robotics entering global markets. Experts called for increased investment in American technology alongside stronger cybersecurity protections.
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House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans raised concerns over an ongoing Department of Homeland Security funding lapse due to blocked appropriations legislation. Members cited workforce hardship as well as increased risk for public safety amid current threats facing America.
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Chairmen Carlos Giménez and August Pfluger gave opening statements at a hearing focused on U.S. security interests in the changing Arctic environment. They discussed Russian military expansion, Chinese investment activities, recent Coast Guard funding increases, ongoing challenges with readiness efforts—and called for improved coordination among stakeholders.
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The House Committee on Homeland Security reviewed how recent Department of Homeland Security shutdowns have disrupted core missions across agencies like TSA, FEMA, CISA, and Coast Guard. Officials warned about long-term impacts including workforce challenges and risks ahead of major international events such as the FIFA World Cup.
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House subcommittees will hold a joint hearing on March 26 to discuss security challenges in the Arctic region amid rising global competition from Russia and China. Chairmen Carlos Giménez and August Pfluger say enhanced domain awareness is needed to protect U.S. interests.
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Chairman August Pfluger has asked the Government Accountability Office for a review into how violent extremists use artificial intelligence for terrorism. The move follows recent legislation requiring annual assessments on such threats. Lawmakers continue to examine how technology is changing national security risks.
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Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino led a House committee hearing addressing consequences of an ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Lawmakers heard testimony about impacts on agency missions and workforce amid stalled funding legislation.
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Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino urged Congress on Mar. 24 to fund the Department of Homeland Security amid an ongoing government shutdown affecting agency operations nationwide. He called attention to unpaid federal workers' sacrifices while highlighting risks posed by disrupted services.
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House Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino welcomed Senator Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as Department of Homeland Security Secretary. Garbarino called for bipartisan support to fully fund DHS ahead of major upcoming events.
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A House Homeland Security subcommittee held a hearing examining risks linked with issuing non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to illegal aliens. Lawmakers heard testimony about fatal accidents involving such drivers and discussed steps states could take for better enforcement.
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Rep. Vince Fong spoke at a House subcommittee hearing about security threats posed by Chinese artificial intelligence and robotics companies. He highlighted cases involving DeepSeek AI models and Unitree Robotics products as examples of potential risks to U.S. data security.
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Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino has scheduled a House Homeland Security Committee hearing for March 25 to address how an ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown affects agency operations and staff paychecks across several key agencies including TSA, FEMA, USCG, and CISA. The session aims to assess risks posed by delayed funding.
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Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) addressed public safety concerns at a hearing focused on the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to individuals unlawfully...
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A House subcommittee will hold a hearing March 17 examining security risks posed by Chinese AI and robotics firms such as DeepSeek and Unitree Robotics. Lawmakers aim to assess current safeguards protecting U.S. infrastructure from foreign technology threats.
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Rep. Michael Guest, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, has highlighted what he describes as significant progress in border security during President Trump’s second term.
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Amid ongoing concerns about security threats and the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) has called attention to the need for Congress to pass funding for the Department of...
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House Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee have called for an end to the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), now entering its fourth week.