The most recent press release, "Portman Highlights Need for FedRAMP Reforms to Address Security Issues, Inefficiencies, and Burdens Before Codifying Federal Government Cloud Authorization Process," was submitted on Nov. 30, 2021.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs published 30 press releases the month before, marking a 30 percent increase for the current month.
The Committee's primary responsibility is to study the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of all federal departments and agencies.
This includes relationships between federal agencies and international organizations, as well as global organizations such as NATO which the US is a member.
Press releases by the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in November 2021
| Title | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| Portman Highlights Need for FedRAMP Reforms to Address Security Issues, Inefficiencies, and Burdens Before Codifying Federal Government Cloud Authorization Process | 11/30/2021 |
| Portman, Hagerty, King File Bipartisan Amendment to NDAA to Improve Permitting Process for Key Technologies Impacting National Security | 11/29/2021 |
| Nominee to be Deputy Administrator of FEMA Commits to Support Portman’s Work in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Enhance Preparedness and Save Lives | 11/18/2021 |
| Portman Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing to Consider FEMA, Postal Regulatory Commission, Judicial, and Federal Financial Management Nominations | 11/18/2021 |
| Portman Presses Federal Witnesses on Increase in Fentanyl Coming Over Southern Border | 11/17/2021 |
| Portman: October CBP Operational Stats Show Record Number of Border Arrests | 11/16/2021 |
| Peters, Portman Provision to Onshore Manufacturing of PPE Signed Into Law as a Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | 11/16/2021 |
| Portman, Sinema, King, Hassan, Romney Bipartisan Priority of More Than $20 Million for the Office of National Cyber Director Signed into Law as Part of Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act | 11/15/2021 |
| Portman, Brown Provisions to Ensure Buy America Rules Apply to All Taxpayer-Funded Infrastructure Projects Signed into Law | 11/15/2021 |
| Portman, Sinema, Manchin Bipartisan Bill to Improve Federal Permitting Process Now Law of the Land | 11/15/2021 |
| Portman, Peters Announce Bipartisan Make PPE in America Act Now Law | 11/15/2021 |
| Portman, Murphy, Graham, Brown, Stabenow’s “Buy American” Bill to Improve Transparency & Support U.S. Manufacturing Jobs Signed into Law as Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act | 11/15/2021 |
| Peters Provisions to Strengthen Cybersecurity Signed Into Law as Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | 11/15/2021 |
| Peters’ $500 Million Provision to Help Michigan Communities Address Shoreline Erosion and Flooding Signed into Law as Part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | 11/15/2021 |
| In Grand Rapids, Peters Highlights $500 Million in Funding for STORM Act Loan Program to Protect Michigan Communities from Rising Water Levels and Coastal Erosion | 11/12/2021 |
| Following Peters’ Calls, President Biden Provides Additional Funding to Help Wayne and Ionia Counties Recover from Severe Flooding | 11/12/2021 |
| Portman, Sinema, Manchin Bipartisan Bill to Improve Federal Permitting Process to be Signed Into Law in Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act | 11/06/2021 |
| Portman, King, Hassan, Romney Applaud House Passage of More Than $20 Million for the Office of National Cyber Director in Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act | 11/06/2021 |
| After Passing House, Peters’ $500 Million Provision in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Help Michigan Communities Address Shoreline Erosion and Flooding to Be Signed into Law | 11/06/2021 |
| After Passing House, Peters Provisions to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Head to President to Be Signed into Law | 11/06/2021 |
| Portman, Capito, Colleagues Press Administration for Transparency on Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases | 11/04/2021 |
| Portman, Wicker, Colleagues Urge Federal Workforce to Return to Work | 11/04/2021 |
| Portman, Grassley, Bipartisan Lawmakers Request New Review of FBI Whistleblower Protections & Reports of Retaliation | 11/04/2021 |
| Portman, Carper, Miller-Meeks, Price Introduce Legislation to Ensure Safety of Unaccompanied Children at HHS Facilities | 11/04/2021 |
| Portman on Senate Floor: We Cannot Continue to Allow the Weak Screening of Afghan Evacuees Endanger Our Communities | 11/04/2021 |
| Portman, Crapo, Republican Committee Leaders Call for Transparent Process to Vet Reckless Tax-and-Spend Legislation | 11/04/2021 |
| Peters and Johnson Legislation to Save Taxpayer Dollars by Ensuring Public Buildings Utilize Energy-Efficient Lighting Advances in Senate | 11/04/2021 |
| Peters, Lankford, Sinema & Hawley Bipartisan Bill to Create Leasing Program for Underutilized Space Held by Federal Agencies Advances in Senate | 11/04/2021 |
| Peters, Portman, Warner & Collins Introduce Amendment to Annual Defense Bill to Strengthen Public and Private Sector Cybersecurity | 11/04/2021 |
| Portman Applauds Committee Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities from Consequences of Proposed Change to Metropolitan Area Standards | 11/03/2021 |
| Portman Praises Committee Adoption of Amendment to Ensure Thorough Oversight of Vetting and Processing of Afghan Evacuees | 11/03/2021 |
| Portman, Peters Bipartisan Bills to Help Combat Human Trafficking Advance in Senate | 11/03/2021 |
| Portman, Klobuchar Applaud Committee Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Government Transparency by Publishing Federal Reports Online | 11/03/2021 |
| Portman, Peters Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Inspector General Protections Advances in Senate | 11/03/2021 |
| Portman, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans’ Privacy by Securing and Preventing Misuse of Data Collected By Artificial Intelligence Advances in Senate | 11/03/2021 |
| Peters & Portman Bipartisan Bills to Help Combat Human Trafficking Advance in Senate | 11/03/2021 |
| Bipartisan Legislation Led By Peters & Portman to Strengthen Inspector General Protections Advances in Senate | 11/03/2021 |
| Peters and Portman Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans’ Privacy by Securing and Preventing Misuse of Data Collected By Artificial Intelligence Advances in Senate | 11/03/2021 |
| Peters, Hawley, Hassan & Daines Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Federal Agencies Can Quickly and Securely Adopt Cloud Technology | 11/02/2021 |
