(WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement announcing the Committee’s subcommittee chairs and Vice chair of the full Committee for the 116th Congress:
“Our country must tackle a vast array of homeland security issues - from securing our borders to shielding our networks and infrastructure; from protecting our skies and seas to countering extremism and terrorism in all its forms. I’m confident that under the leadership of our experienced and diverse slate of subcommittee chairs from across the country, our subcommittees will take a leadership role in addressing these concerns and delivering rigorous oversight."
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Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairs:
Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations
* Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY-04), Chair
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation
* Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02), Chair
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
* Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ-10), Chair
Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism
* Rep. Max Rose (NY-11), Chair
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability
* Rep. Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02), Chair
Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security
* Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46), Chair
Vice Chair of the full Committee:
* Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14)
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Note: The Committee will hold its organizational meeting tomorrow.
