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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 6h

Amid growing fears in communities across the country and following the tragic attack in Grand Blanc Township, Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov introduced a bipartisan bill to help faith-based organizations, houses of worship, and other nonprofits access critical safety resources.

Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 1d

DOGE is bypassing cybersecurity protections, evading oversight, and putting Americans’ personal data in the hands of unqualified and untrustworthy individuals. The Trump Administration and agency leadership need to immediately end this risky experiment.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 5d

Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is pushing the Senate to pass his bipartisan bill that will IMMEDIATELY renew vital national security protections that have safeguarded our country from cybercriminals and foreign adversaries for the last ten years.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 5d

ICYMI, Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov’s latest committee report found that DOGE is jeopardizing Americans’ most sensitive data - while its employees operate under a layer of secrecy that shields them from meaningful oversight and accountability.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 6d

Bad actors can use drones to target anything from our airports and pipelines to big events like the Super Bowl and the upcoming World Cup. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is pushing to renew authorities that allow law enforcement to stop harmful drones and protect our airspace.

Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 6d

Every day without these critical cyber protections leaves our networks and economy exposed to damage from cybercriminals and foreign adversaries. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is continuing to urge his colleagues to quickly renew this vital national security law.

Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 7d

A major law that has protected Americans from cyberattacks for the last ten years has now expired. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov once again urged his colleagues on the Senate floor to IMMEDIATELY pass a long-term extension of this critical law before lasting damage occurs.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 8d

Tonight, the law that has protected Americans from cyberattacks for the last ten years is set to expire. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov urged his colleagues on the Senate floor to support a long-term extension of this critical law before we lose one of our best cyber defenses.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 12d

Competitive bidding for government contracts ensures taxpayers get the best deal. Given the concerning allegations about Tom Homan's bribery investigation, Committee Democrats are pressing Sec. Noem to release information on whether he may have unfairly influenced DHS contracts.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 12d

In just a few days, the critical law that has protected us from cyberattacks for the last ten years will expire. Industry leaders and the Trump Administration agree: we CANNOT let that happen. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is pushing to extend this law before it lapses.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 13d

READ THE LETTER: www.hsgac.senate.gov/library/file...

Committee Democrats Letter to AG Bondi on Tom Homan Investigation - Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 13d

White House official Tom Homan allegedly accepted a $50,000 BRIBE from undercover agents in exchange for securing future federal contracts. Committee Democrats are pressing Attorney General Pam Bondi to release the documents after Trump's DOJ closed the investigation.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 13d

@peters.senate.gov new report found that DOGE put YOUR sensitive data at risk. Whistleblowers say that because information was uploaded to an unsecured server, it could be hacked – and every American could need to be issued a new Social Security number.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 14d

Adversaries and cybercriminals are eager to take advantage of any lapse in our cyber defenses. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is pushing to extend the critical law that has helped defend us from cyberattacks for the last ten years, before it expires at the end of this month.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 15d

We’re about to lose the protections that have kept America safe from cyberattacks for the last 10 YEARS. We MUST extend this critical cyber defense law before it’s too late.

The clock is ticking.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 19d

In just a few days, a law that has protected our nation from cyberattacks for 10 years will expire. If that happens, hackers and foreign adversaries could cause widespread damage across our economy. We MUST extend this law – otherwise, we lose one of our best cyber defenses.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 23d

1.7 MILLION people are at risk of losing their health care coverage if the Postal Service Health Benefits program fails.

In a letter to OPM, Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov led his colleagues in expressing serious concerns about the resource challenges threatening the program.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 23d

In an interview with @mccrarycyber.bsky.social, Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov discussed CISA’s leading role in cybersecurity, and how the agency is especially important to protecting America’s small and medium-sized businesses that have limited resources against cyberattacks.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 27d

Read Senator Peters’ full statement: www.hsgac.senate.gov/media/dems/p...

Peters Statement on the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks - Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statement on the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: “Today marks 24 years after the devastating te...

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 27d

24 years ago, the 9/11 attacks forever changed our nation. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov remains committed to ensuring we have the necessary and appropriate tools to protect our nation from all foreign and domestic threats.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 28d

During his nomination process, Robert Law made it clear that he will neglect counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and disaster preparedness missions at DHS, leaving Americans less safe.

Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov strongly opposed his confirmation.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · 28d

Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov spoke with @mccrarycyber.bsky.social about his bill to streamline federal cybersecurity regulations. His bill would ensure that different industries can effectively comply with cybersecurity rules to better combat cyberattacks to help keep our homeland safe.

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · Sep 3

In an interview with @mccrarycyber.bsky.social, Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov spoke about his fight to renew an important bipartisan law that helps keep Americans safe from cyberattacks.

Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · Sep 3

Read GAO’s latest report on FEMA: www.gao.gov/products/gao...

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Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems @hsgac.senate.gov · Sep 3

We’re nearing peak hurricane season with only half of FEMA’s skilled senior leadership remaining and only 12% of field support staff available.

FEMA's emergency responders save lives - communities everywhere are less safe when the Trump Admin won't let the professionals work.

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