King welcomes new Republicans to CHS

(January 9, 2009) — Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security welcomed three new members to the Committee: Rep. Steve Austria (OH), Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao (LA) and Rep. Pete Olson (TX).

New! View Press Release: King statement on Committee on Homeland Security Members for the 111th Congress

Republicans call on Pelosi to Streamline DHS Oversight
(November 20, 2008) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security released a letter he and fellow Committee Ranking Members sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, calling on Democrats to consolidate jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security. Currently, DHS must answer to over 100 committees and subcommittees, a number which jumped from 86 only one year ago.

Press Release: Committee Republicans call on Pelosi to Streamline DHS Oversight
Letter: Committee Ranking Members ask Pelosi to Consolidate Jurisdiction

King calls lack of Authorization bill 'absolute failure'
(September 24, 2008) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member on the Committee on Homeland Security reacted to reports that the FY09 Homeland Security authorization bill will not be passed by either chamber this year. King called the news "an absolute failure by House Democrats."

New! View Article: CongressDaily- DHS Authorization Bill Falls By The Wayside, Again