As part of a bipartisan review of the 9/11 Commission intelligence recommendations, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) held a closed briefing in Washington, D.C., with participation from the House Committee on Homeland Security. The session included leaders from the National Counterterrorism Center, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Defense Intelligence Agency, and Department of Homeland Security. The briefing focused on updates regarding U.S. counterterrorism efforts domestically and abroad, as well as evaluating how post-9/11 intelligence reforms are functioning today.
Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY), chairing the review alongside Co-Chair Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), led the session.
“In the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks, we vowed to never allow another intelligence failure to connect the dots,” said Chairman Crawford. “The House Intelligence Committee remains committed to ensuring our intelligence community and its capabilities remain one step ahead of our rapidly evolving adversaries. I thank Chairman Garbarino and our colleagues on the Homeland Security Committee for working so closely with us in this effort to look back at these 9/11 Commission recommendations so we can look ahead in a more prepared, proactive way.”
“The tragic events of 9/11 exposed points of failure within the Intelligence Community and the broader national security enterprise that led to substantial reforms and reorganization," said Ranking Member Himes. "I appreciate my colleagues on the Intelligence and Homeland Security Committees’ bipartisan commitment to understand how the counterterrorism reforms enacted after 9/11 have worked, and what changes we should consider to stay ahead of the threats we face today.”
"It is an honor to Chair the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's bipartisan Review of the 9/11 Commission Report, evaluating progress of intelligence-related recommendations as we approach 25 years since the devastating attacks," said Rep. Elise Stefanik. "As a proud New Yorker and Representative of the 10th Mountain Division, the Army's most deployed Division since 9/11, I am committed to ensuring our intelligence community is equipped with the tools it needs to counter terrorism, so Americans are not put at risk due to intelligence failures."
"Twenty-four years after 9/11, the impact of that day continues to shape our nation — especially in New Jersey, where hundreds of loved ones, friends, and first responders were lost. The pain has not diminished, nor has our duty to honor those we lost by doing everything possible to prevent future attacks and keep Americans safe,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05)."Since the release of the 9/11 Commission Report, significant progress has been made to strengthen our intelligence and homeland security systems, but the work is far from complete. I remain committed to working across the aisle to remember the lives taken, support the families of victims, and continue strengthening our nation’s defenses against terrorism."
“As a lifelong New Yorker, memory of 9/11 is not only a call to never forget but also never let our guard down again. This promise continues to guide my work and priorities for House Homeland Security Committee today,” Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) said.“Twenty-four years later,the terror threat landscape continues evolving,and with it so must our homeland security posture.The 9/11 Commission Report is not a thing of past particularly as certain recommendations remain incomplete.I am grateful working with House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence reviewing findings implementation ensure coordinated whole-of-government approach keep nation safe.In face resurgence terror threats homeland West stakes no-fail mission could not be higher.”
“After September 11 Attacks,Congress came together create Department Homeland Security implement recommendations reform community," said Ranking Member Thompson."Almost twenty-five years later,we still must work together hear federal government experts threats gaps must fill.We must always remain vigilant agile ready adapt current threat environment.”
On September 11th this year,HPSCI Chairman Rick Crawford & Ranking Member Jim Himes announced formation bipartisan review chaired by Rep.Elise Stefanik & co-chaired by Rep.Josh Gottheimer.The review evaluates progress implementing intelligence-related recommendations from original July2004 report & identifies areas for improvement.
In preparation for next year's anniversary,HPSCI plans additional events & hearings—both public & closed—to inform their findings.Report will assess current adoption status within U.S.intelligence community,& examine preparedness for emerging threats over next quarter-century.
