Today, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chairwoman of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee released the following statement after sending a joint letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, imploring the Department of Homeland Security to adapt more equitable legal practices and standards when processing DACA applications. Read more

WASHINGTON, DC – “Tonight, I was proud to help pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (BIF), which makes historic investments in our nation’s crumbling roads, bridges, and other key elements of our infrastructure. As America continues to face the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, this landmark legislation will allow us to rebuild a strong, resilient and fair economy that will enhance our competitiveness on the world stage and create good-paying jobs for hardworking f... Read more

WASHINGTON, DC - “I was proud to vote for the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). We have a firm obligation to do all we can to protect those who protect us. That’s why I’m happy this bill makes long-overdue reforms to how the U.S. military prosecutes sexual assault in the ranks. It creates an Office of the Special Victim Prosecutor to address special victim crimes including sexual assault, sexual harassment, all offenses against a child under the age of 18, and more. The... Read more

Downey, C.A. – Today, U.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: “Twenty years ago today, we watched in shock and horror as terrorists attacked America on our own soil. None of us will ever forget the tragic events of that day. We will never forget the memories of the victims nor the heartbreak endured by the fami... Read more

Washington, D.C. – This morning, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security Chairwoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) delivered the following remarks (as prepared) at the Appropriations Committee's markup of the fiscal year 2022 Homeland Security funding bill, livestreaming at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJaDAyWD1iM “Let me begin by thanking Ranking Member Fleischmann for his input and collaboration in putting together the bill before us. It has been a pleasure working with him ov... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, led by Chairwoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), approved by voice vote its fiscal year 2022 Homeland Security funding bill. The legislation funds agencies, offices, and programs in the Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the U.S. Secret Service, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Cybersecurit... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced new efforts to support the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening officer workforce, including expanding collective bargaining at the national level and ensuring that TSA’s standards and processes adhere to the principles applied by the Merit Systems Protection Board. Secretary Mayorkas also expressed the Department’s commitment to improving pay for the TSA workforce. After the S... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security is holding a hearing on “U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Resource Management and Operational Priorities” with witness Troy A. Miller, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Commissioner, CBP. “I would like to welcome Mr. Troy Miller, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner, who is here to discuss his agency’s operations, particularly its activities along the southwest border. This ... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security is holding a hearing on “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Resource Management and Operational Priorities” with witness Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “Today, I welcome Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He is here to discuss ICE’s management of its resources and its operational priorities. Thank you for being here this mornin... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security is holding a hearing on “U.S. Secret Service Operational Priorities.” Witnesses include U.S. Secret Service Director James Murray. “I welcome James Murray, Director of the United States Secret Service. This is the Director’s first time to testify in front of the Subcommittee and he is here to discuss his agency’s operations, particularly its protective security activities. “Director Murray, you are charged with tw... Read more