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Background
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The United States House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security is a standing committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The committee was created in 2002, acquiring permanent status in 2005.[1]

Leadership

119th Congress

The committee chairman in the 119th Congress was Mark Green (R), who left office on July 20, 2025.[2]

118th Congress

The committee chairman in the 118th Congress was Mark Green (R).

117th Congress

The committee chairman in the 117th Congress was Bennie Thompson (D).

116th Congress

The committee chairman in the 116th Congress was Bennie Thompson (D).

115th Congress

The committee chairman in the 115th Congress was Michael McCaul (R).

114th Congress

The committee chairman in the 114th Congress was Michael McCaul (R).

113th Congress

The committee chairman in the 113th Congress was Michael T. McCaul (R).[3]

112th Congress

The committee chairman in the 112th Congress was Peter T. King (R).

Membership


2025-2026 (119th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives

Mark Green (R, Chair) left this committee on July 20, 2025. [Source] [Source]


2023-2024 (118th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives

Brian Higgins (D) left this committee on February 02, 2024. [Source] [Source]


2021-2022 (117th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives


2019-2020 (116th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives

John Ratcliffe (R) left this committee on May 22, 2020.

Note: On May 21, 2020, the Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as the director of national intelligence (DNI). Ratcliffe resigned from Congress the following day.[4]


2017-2018 (115th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives


2015-2016 (114th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives


2013-2014 (113th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives


2011-2012 (112th Congress)

Source: Office of the Clerk - US House of Representatives



Subcommittees

Border Security and Enforcement

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee page here.

Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (4)Republican members (7)
Lou Correa Michael Guest Chairman
Delia Ramirez Tony Gonzales
Julie Johnson Eli Crane
Bennie G. Thompson Ex OfficioAndrew Ogles
Sheri Biggs
Brad Knott
Mark Green Ex Officio


Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (5)Republican members (7)
Filemon Vela Ranking MemberMartha McSally Chairman
Cedric Richmond Lamar Smith
Lou Correa Mike Rogers
Val Demings Jeff Duncan
Nanette Barragan Lou Barletta
Will Hurd
John Rutherford

Note:The committee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Counterterrorism and Intelligence

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee page here.

Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (5)Republican members (7)
Seth Magaziner August Pfluger Chairman
Lou Correa Marjorie Taylor Greene
Daniel Goldman Tony Gonzales
Nellie Pou Morgan Luttrell
Bennie G. Thompson Ex OfficioGabe Evans
Ryan Mackenzie
Mark Green Ex Officio



Subcommittee on Counterterriorism and Intelligence Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (3)Republican members (5)
Kathleen Rice Ranking MemberPete King Chairman
Sheila Jackson Lee Lou Barletta
William Keating Scott Perry
Will Hurd
Mike Gallagher

Note:The committee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism. Beginning in 2025, the name of the committee changed from Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence to Counterterrorism and Intelligence.

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee page here.

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (4)Republican members (6)
Eric Swalwell Andrew R. Garbarino Chairman
Seth Magaziner Clay Higgins
LaMonica McIver Carlos Gimenez
Bennie G. Thompson Ex OfficioMorgan Luttrell
Andrew Ogles
Mark Green Ex Officio


Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (4)Republican members (6)
Cedric Richmond Ranking MemberJohn Ratcliffe Chairman
Sheila Jackson Lee John Katko
James Langevin Daniel Donovan
Val Demings Mike Gallagher
Tom Garrett
Brian Fitzpatrick

Note:The committee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

Emergency Management and Technology

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee page here.

Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (3)Republican members (5)
Timothy M. Kennedy Dale Strong Chairman
Julie Johnson Josh Brecheen
Bennie G. Thompson Ex OfficioGabe Evans
Ryan Mackenzie
Mark Green Ex Officio


Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (3)Republican members (5)
Donald Payne Ranking MemberDaniel Donovan Chairman
James Langevin Tom Marino
Bonnie Watson Coleman Martha McSally
John Rutherford
Tom Garrett

Note:The committee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee page here.

The committee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (4)Republican members (6)
Shri Thanedar Josh Brecheen Chairman
Delia Ramirez Marjorie Taylor Greene
Troy Carter Dale Strong
Bennie G. Thompson Ex OfficioAndrew Ogles
Brad Knott
Mark Green Ex Officio


Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (3)Republican members (5)
Lou Correa Ranking MemberScott Perry Chairman
Kathleen Rice Jeff Duncan
Nanette Barragan Tom Marino
John Ratcliffe
Clay Higgins

Transportation and Maritime Security

To view the jurisdiction and recent activities of this subcommittee, please see the official committee page here.

The committee was formerly known as the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security and the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.

Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Members, 2025-2026
Democratic members (4)Republican members (5)
LaMonica McIver Carlos Gimenez Chairman
Timothy M. Kennedy Andrew R. Garbarino
Troy Carter Eli Crane
Bennie G. Thompson Ex OfficioSheri Biggs
Mark Green Ex Officio


Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security Members, 2017-2018
Democratic members (3)Republican members (5)
Bonnie Watson Coleman Ranking MemberJohn Katko Chairman
William Keating Peter King
Donald Payne Mike Rogers
Clay Higgins
Brian Fitzpatrick

Jurisdiction

According to the official House website, the jurisdiction of the Homeland Security committee includes the following:

“
  1. Overall homeland security policy.
  2. Organization, administration, and general management of the Department of Homeland Security.
  3. Functions of the Department of Homeland Security relating to the following:
    1. Border and port security (except immigration policy and non-border enforcement).
    2. Customs (except customs revenue).
    3. Integration, analysis, and dissemination of homeland security information.
    4. Domestic preparedness for and collective response to terrorism.
    5. Research and development.
    6. Transportation security.

[5]

”
—Rules of the House of Representatives[6]

Contact

U.S. House of Representatives H2-176 Ford House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 226-2616
Fax: (202) 226-3399

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Committee on Homeland Security, "Committee History" accessed April 8, 2021
  2. ↑ The Tennessean, "US Rep. Mark Green will step down July 20. Who could replace him?" July 8, 2025
  3. ↑ Politico, "House committee chairs all men," November 28, 2012
  4. ↑ The Dallas Morning News, "Divided Senate confirms Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe as director of national intelligence," May 21, 2020
  5. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  6. ↑ Rules of the House of Representatives
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