National Security
Securing the Homeland from cyber, physical, natural, and terrorist threats is the most critical American imperative. As a proud Member of the House Homeland Security Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation, I am committed to defending our nation against cyber threats, combatting terrorism, and securing our border. Terrorism remains one of New York’s greatest threats and I promise to work every day to thwart all attacks from enemies against our homeland.
Nearly 500 Long Islanders were killed in the horrific events of September 11, 2001, and many more Long Island families were impacted in the days and weeks following that fateful day. I am committed to continuing the fight against radical Islamic terrorism as well as the increasing threat of additional foreign and domestic terrorism. As we continue to face the threat of terrorism, Americans must rely on DHS officials at the Transportation Security Agency (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), among others, to keep us safe. I am proud to be a strong supporter of these front-line law enforcement officers and transportation security officers (TSOs), especially those from my district.
In addition to the long-lasting impacts of 9/11, Long Islanders also continue to struggle with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy. I am determined to ensure the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is appropriately supporting my constituents’ recovery from the 2012 storm as well as promoting their preparedness for future natural disasters.
As our nation continues to grapple with physical terror threats and natural hazards, the homeland also faces the increasing threat of cyberattacks. Cyberattacks are the preeminent threat of our time, as we have seen recently in the countless intrusions across every sector of our economy – from the energy sector to financial services sector, and even at home in our local school districts.
Here’s how I’m fighting to secure the homeland:
- H.R. 6736 – Countering Human Trafficking Act of 2022
- H.R. 5652 – DHS Acquisition Review Board Act of 2021
- H.R. 1527 – Homeland Security Investigations Victim Assistance Act of 2021
- H.R. 1178 – Commission on Domestic Terrorism Act of 2021
- H.R. 6223 – Border Agents Stay Employed (BASE) Act
- H.R. 4828 – Border Security for America Act of 2021
- H.R. 903 – Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2021
- H.R. 1813 – Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration (FASTER) Act
- H.R. 6825 – Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act of 2022
- H.R. 3207 – Providing Resources for Emergency Preparedness And Resilient Enterprises (PREPARE) Act
- H.R. 5658 - DHS Roles and Responsibilities in Cyber Space Act
- H.R. 2659 – United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2021
- H.Res. 530 – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Homeland Security and all its law enforcement agencies conduct critical operations to keep the United States safe and secure
- Sent a letter to FBI Director Wray inquiring about Rep. Swalwell’s ties to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, and other threats the CCP might pose to Members of Congress
- Sent a letter to ODNI Director Haines requesting information about the Wuhan Institute of Virology’s role in the origins of COVID-19
- Sent a letter to DHS Secretary Mayorkas and State Department Secretary Blinken highlighting the critical mission of the USCG Cutter ADAK on September 11th, 2001
- Sent a letter to East Hampton Town Supervisor Van Scoyoc expressing concern with the homeland security and economic implications of closing the East Hampton airport
- Sent a letter to President Biden requesting a major disaster declaration in response to the remnants of Hurricane Ida
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