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United States House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security
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The committee was created in 2002, acquiring permanent status in 2005.[1]
Leadership
113th congress
Michael T. McCaul (R) was appointed committee chair in the 113th Congress.[2]
112th congress
The committee chair in the 112th Congress was Peter T. King (R).
Membership
2013-2014 (113th Congress)
2011-2012 (112th Congress)
Subcommittees
Border and Maritime Security
Jurisdiction: border security programs including efforts to achieve operational control of the border; Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), and the U.S. Coast Guard; border smuggling and trafficking of drugs, human, currency, weapons and other illicit materials; security screening and facilitation of international travelers and commerce; the U.S. VISIT program; and global supply chain security.[3]
- 113th Congress Chair: Candice S. Miller (MI-10)
- 112th Congress Chair: Candice S. Miller (MI-10)
| Subcommittee on Border, Maritime Security Members, 2013-2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic members (4) | Republican members (6) | |||
| Sheila Jackson-Lee Ranking Member | Candice Miller Chairman | |||
| Loretta Sanchez | Jeff Duncan | |||
| Beto O'Rourke | Steven Palazzo | |||
| Tulsi Gabbard | Lou Barletta | |||
| Chris Stewart | ||||
| Thomas Marino | ||||
Counterterrorism and Intelligence
Jurisdiction: intelligence and information sharing efforts within the Department of Homeland Security, including the Office of Intelligence and Analysis and the intelligence functions of component agencies; terrorist travel and financing; information sharing with Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement; fusion centers; terrorism threat advisories and warnings; classification issues; and the United States Secret Service.[3]
- 113th Congress Chair: Pete King (NY)
- 112th Congress Chair: Patrick Meehan (PA-7)
| Subcommittee on Counterterriorism and Intelligence Members, 2013-2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic members (3) | Republican members (5) | |||
| Brian Higgins Ranking Member | Pete King Chairman | |||
| Loretta Sanchez | Paul Broun | |||
| William Keating | Patrick Meehan | |||
| Jason Chaffetz | ||||
| Chris Stewart | ||||
Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies
Jurisdiction: cybersecurity; critical infrastructure protection; securing government infrastructure assets; chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear detection programs, including Securing the Cities; the Science and Technology Directorate; the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office; the SAFTEY Act; and the Federal Protective Service.[3]
- 113th Congress Chair: Patrick Meehan (PA)
- 112th Congress Chair: Daniel E. Lungren (CA-3)
| Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Members, 2013-2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic members (4) | Republican members (6) | |||
| Yvette Clarke Ranking Members | Patrick Meehan Chairman | |||
| William Keating | Mike Rogers | |||
| Filemon Vela | Jason Chaffetz | |||
| Steven Horsford | Keith Rothfus | |||
| Steve Daines | ||||
| Scott Perry | ||||
Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications
Jurisdiction: public and private sector mitigation, prevention, preparedness, and response efforts in response to acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies; the Federal Emergency Management Agency; Department of Homeland Security administered grants; preparedness and response capabilities for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear attacks; the Office of Health Affairs; the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; emergency communications including interoperability, operability, and the activities of the Office of Emergency Communications.[3]
- 113th Congress Chair: Susan Brooks (IN)
- 112th Congress Chair: Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-9)
| Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Members, 2013-2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic members (3) | Republican members (5) | |||
| Donald Payne Ranking Member | Susan Brooks Chairman | |||
| Yvette Clarke | Pete King | |||
| Brian Higgins | Thomas Marino | |||
| Steven Palazzo | ||||
| Scott Perry | ||||
Oversight, Investigations, and Management
Jurisdiction: conducting investigations and general oversight of homeland security programs; oversight over management, financial, information technology, and procurement functions within the Department of Homeland Security and its component agencies; the Department’s Privacy Office and Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties; workforce issues; and the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act at the Department.[3]
- 113th Congress Chair: Jeff Duncan (SC)
- 112th Congress Chair: Michael T. McCaul (TX-10)
| Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency Members, 2013-2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic members (3) | Republican members (5) | |||
| Ron Barber Ranking Member | Jeff Duncan Chairman | |||
| Donald Payne | Paul Broun | |||
| Beto O'Rourke | Keith Rothfus | |||
| Richard Hudson | ||||
| Steve Daines | ||||
Transportation Security
Jurisdiction: Transportation Security Administration; aviation security, including passenger screening, air cargo security, checkpoint and checked baggage technologies, and general aviation security; mass transit security; cargo and passenger rail security; trucking security; pipeline security; use of the No-fly Watchlist and selectee list.[3]
- 113th Congress Chair: Richard Hudson (NC)
- 112th Congress Chair: Mike Rogers (AL-3)
| Subcommittee on Transportation Security Members, 2013-2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic members (3) | Republican members (5) | |||
| Cedric Richmond Ranking Member | Richard Hudson Chairman | |||
| Sheila Jackson-Lee | Mike Rogers | |||
| Eric Swalwell | Candice Miller | |||
| Lou Barletta | ||||
| Susan Brooks | ||||
Jurisdiction
According to the official House website, the jurisdiction of the Homeland Security committee includes the following:
- secure the nation’s critical infrastructure, our borders and our ports.
- continue to improve the nation’s ability to prepare for and respond to any disasters we may encounter by ensuring that first responders have the training, tools and guidance they need to do their jobs.
- oversee the Department of Homeland Security we will continue to ensure that each agency within the Department is running smoothly and efficiently
- improving the governance and accountability of the Department of Homeland Security
Contact
U.S. House of Representatives
H2-176 Ford House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 226-8417
Fax: (202) 226-3399
See also
External links
- Official House Page
- Committee Minority House Page
- Committee Minority House Page
- Official Committee Facebook Page
- Committee Minority Youtube Channel
- Committee Profile at Congress Merge
- Committee profile on Govtrack
- Committee profile on Legistorm
