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King Introduces Resolution of Inquiry on DHS Rightwing Report
(May 6, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, along with Republican Leader John Boehner, Republican Whip Eric Cantor, Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence and Republican Members of the Committee on Homeland Security introduced a Resolution of Inquiry asking Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to release information used in compiling the so-called “Rightwing Extremism,” report. “We have made repeated requests that the committee hold a bipartisan oversight hearing, but unfortunately those requests have been ignored," King said. "We are left with no other alternative but to demand answers from the Secretary of Homeland Security herself.” Press Release: King, Republicans want more information on Rightwing Report
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King, Homeland Republicans Want Answers on Guantanamo Bay Closing
(April 24, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Committee Republicans sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano requesting the Administration release information on how it plans to transfer, prosecute, and possibly release Guantanamo (GTMO) detainees. Press Release: Republicans Demand Answers from Holder, Napolitano Letter: Republicans Want Details on GTMO Detainees
King introduces See Something, Say Something Legislation
(April 23, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, along with Senate Homeland Security Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME) and Chairman Joe Lieberman (I-CT) and Rep. Jim Marshall (D-GA), introduced legislation providing civil immunity for those who, in good faith, report suspicious behavior. This bill expands on King's success in passing the so-called Flying Imams bill in 2007. Press Release: See Something, Say Something Bill Introduced
King and Homeland Republicans Demand Answers on "Rightwing Extremism" Report
(April 17, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Republican Ranking Members ask for a hearing on the recently released DHS report on "Rightwing Extremism" and the role of the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in report's production. Press Release: King and Republicans Want Answers on Report's Production
Letter: King and Ranking Members ask Chairman Thompson for hearing on "Rightwing Extremism" report
King Commemorates Six-Year Anniversary of DHS
(March 4, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security released a statement honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security. King said, "It is no coincidence that since 9/11 we have not had a single successful terrorist attack...for this, the hardworking men and women of the Department deserve our gratitude and continued support." Press Release: King on the Six-Year Anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security
King statement on Beverly Eckert Resolution
(March 4, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security released the following statement on passage of H.R. 201, a resolution honoring the life of 9/11 widow Beverly Eckert. Press Release: King statement honoring Beverly Eckert
King Names Subcommittee Ranking Members
(February 4, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security announced the Subcommittee Ranking Members for the 111th Congress. Press Release: King names Subcommittee Ranking Members
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). Press Release: King Announces Republican Committee Membership
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
King Bombing Prevention bill passes House
(June 18, 2008) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member on the Committee on Homeland Security, announced that H.R. 4749, The National Bombing Prevention Act of 2008 passed the House. The bill establishes an Office of Bombing Prevention within DHS and directs the President to develop a national strategy to prevent and prepare for terrorist explosive attacks in the United States. Press Release: Bombing Prevention Act passes House
King releases Report on link between Cigarette Smuggling and Terror
(April 29, 2008) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member on the Committee on Homeland Security, announced a staff report titled, “Tobacco and Terror: How Cigarette Smuggling is Funding Our Enemies Abroad.” The report found that a well-organized smuggling operation can generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single week, with a portion of that money often being funneled to terrorist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah. Press Release: Tobacco and Terror
King on lack of DHS Authorization bill
(April 9, 2008) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, called on Committee Democrats to draft the annual Authorization bill for the Department of Homeland Security. This would be the first time in five years that the Committee has not taken up an Authorization bill. Read Article: Committee Republicans Blast Inaction on Authorization Bill
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