Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee — Dems
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The Democrats of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Led by Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and Senator Rounds are working to boost our nation’s cyber workforce by 25,000 to help keep our nation safe from hackers and foreign adversaries trying to cause us harm.
January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and Senator Rounds are working to boost our nation’s cyber workforce by 25,000 to help keep our nation safe from hackers and foreign adversaries trying to cause us harm.
Bipartisan legislation led by Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and Senator Hagerty has been signed into law. This bill will help protect Americans’ sensitive health data by restricting government funding and contracts to biotech companies linked to foreign adversaries.
January 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Bipartisan legislation led by Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and Senator Hagerty has been signed into law. This bill will help protect Americans’ sensitive health data by restricting government funding and contracts to biotech companies linked to foreign adversaries.
@unitedwaysem.bsky.social found that $3.6 million in funds for food and shelter assistance is being withheld from families in need in Michigan alone.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is calling on President Trump to release these funds at a time when people need them most.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is calling on President Trump to release these funds at a time when people need them most.
December 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
@unitedwaysem.bsky.social found that $3.6 million in funds for food and shelter assistance is being withheld from families in need in Michigan alone.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is calling on President Trump to release these funds at a time when people need them most.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is calling on President Trump to release these funds at a time when people need them most.
The Senate has passed bipartisan legislation led by Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov that will help simplify the application process for disaster victims seeking federal assistance. Currently, individuals seeking aid must complete a complex process that can take months to complete.
December 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The Senate has passed bipartisan legislation led by Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov that will help simplify the application process for disaster victims seeking federal assistance. Currently, individuals seeking aid must complete a complex process that can take months to complete.
Drones are an invaluable tool for many companies, but their usage can raise national security concerns.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @hassan.senate.gov are asking several U.S. firms to detail their use of Chinese-made drones in government contracts and at sensitive facilities.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @hassan.senate.gov are asking several U.S. firms to detail their use of Chinese-made drones in government contracts and at sensitive facilities.
December 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Drones are an invaluable tool for many companies, but their usage can raise national security concerns.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @hassan.senate.gov are asking several U.S. firms to detail their use of Chinese-made drones in government contracts and at sensitive facilities.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @hassan.senate.gov are asking several U.S. firms to detail their use of Chinese-made drones in government contracts and at sensitive facilities.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is urging DHS Secretary Noem to prioritize building out the Northern Border Mission Center, a critical tool to enhance DHS's security capabilities. Noem testified earlier this year that the development was advancing, but little progress has occurred.
December 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is urging DHS Secretary Noem to prioritize building out the Northern Border Mission Center, a critical tool to enhance DHS's security capabilities. Noem testified earlier this year that the development was advancing, but little progress has occurred.
Americans' lives and livelihoods rely on the services made possible by satellites.
That's why Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would help defend commercial satellites from attacks by cybercriminals and our foreign adversaries.
That's why Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would help defend commercial satellites from attacks by cybercriminals and our foreign adversaries.
December 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Americans' lives and livelihoods rely on the services made possible by satellites.
That's why Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would help defend commercial satellites from attacks by cybercriminals and our foreign adversaries.
That's why Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would help defend commercial satellites from attacks by cybercriminals and our foreign adversaries.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is demanding the DOD Inspector General investigate the continued delays in cleanup of harmful PFAS at military sites in Michigan and across the nation.
Protecting the health of our servicemembers and communities cannot be put on hold.
Protecting the health of our servicemembers and communities cannot be put on hold.
December 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is demanding the DOD Inspector General investigate the continued delays in cleanup of harmful PFAS at military sites in Michigan and across the nation.
Protecting the health of our servicemembers and communities cannot be put on hold.
Protecting the health of our servicemembers and communities cannot be put on hold.
Paul Ingrassia's views do not represent American values, so he should not be in a position where he works for the American people. @peters.senate.gov, @hassan.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov, @slotkin.senate.gov, @gallego.senate.gov, and @kim.senate.gov are calling for his immediate removal.
December 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Paul Ingrassia's views do not represent American values, so he should not be in a position where he works for the American people. @peters.senate.gov, @hassan.senate.gov, @blumenthal.senate.gov, @slotkin.senate.gov, @gallego.senate.gov, and @kim.senate.gov are calling for his immediate removal.
Cybersecurity experts agree: they spend too much time checking boxes, leaving our nation more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov’s bipartisan legislation would help harmonize regulatory requirements across cyber agencies to better utilize the experts' time.
December 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Cybersecurity experts agree: they spend too much time checking boxes, leaving our nation more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov’s bipartisan legislation would help harmonize regulatory requirements across cyber agencies to better utilize the experts' time.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov are demanding USPS provide a comprehensive accounting of events surrounding the tragic death of a maintenance mechanic in Allen Park, Michigan, and have pressed USPS to ensure there is an impartial and independent investigation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov are demanding USPS provide a comprehensive accounting of events surrounding the tragic death of a maintenance mechanic in Allen Park, Michigan, and have pressed USPS to ensure there is an impartial and independent investigation.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is urging the FCC to maintain existing protections for Americans’ data ahead of tomorrow’s planned vote that could overturn them.
November 19, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is urging the FCC to maintain existing protections for Americans’ data ahead of tomorrow’s planned vote that could overturn them.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov, @schumer.senate.gov, @durbin.senate.gov, and @merkley.senate.gov are leading the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding @LeaderJohnThune IMMEDIATELY let the Senate vote to release the Epstein files.
November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov, @schumer.senate.gov, @durbin.senate.gov, and @merkley.senate.gov are leading the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding @LeaderJohnThune IMMEDIATELY let the Senate vote to release the Epstein files.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov are demanding answers from Secretary Hegseth after PFAS clean up timelines at Michigan military sites have been quietly delayed - some for SEVEN YEARS - without public explanation or community notification.
November 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov are demanding answers from Secretary Hegseth after PFAS clean up timelines at Michigan military sites have been quietly delayed - some for SEVEN YEARS - without public explanation or community notification.
If your neighbor’s home was burglarized, you’d want to know - information sharing keeps everyone safer.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov spoke with the McCrary Institute about his bipartisan bill that requires critical infrastructure entities to report ransomware payments and cyberattacks.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov spoke with the McCrary Institute about his bipartisan bill that requires critical infrastructure entities to report ransomware payments and cyberattacks.
November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
If your neighbor’s home was burglarized, you’d want to know - information sharing keeps everyone safer.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov spoke with the McCrary Institute about his bipartisan bill that requires critical infrastructure entities to report ransomware payments and cyberattacks.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov spoke with the McCrary Institute about his bipartisan bill that requires critical infrastructure entities to report ransomware payments and cyberattacks.
Read the letter: www.hsgac.senate.gov/library/file...
November 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Read the letter: www.hsgac.senate.gov/library/file...
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is demanding that President Trump provide answers about the construction of his $300 million ballroom – backed by groups and private donors seeking preferential treatment.
November 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is demanding that President Trump provide answers about the construction of his $300 million ballroom – backed by groups and private donors seeking preferential treatment.
There are THOUSANDS of rogue drone flights over NFL games every year, delaying games and putting fans at greater risk. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and Senator Joni Ernst are pushing to pass their bill that would help protect Americans from drones that pose a threat to our safety.
October 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
There are THOUSANDS of rogue drone flights over NFL games every year, delaying games and putting fans at greater risk. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and Senator Joni Ernst are pushing to pass their bill that would help protect Americans from drones that pose a threat to our safety.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov are urging Secretary Hegseth to address the Pentagon's failure to protect military communities impacted by toxic PFAS contamination. Servicemembers and their families deserve answers.
October 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov are urging Secretary Hegseth to address the Pentagon's failure to protect military communities impacted by toxic PFAS contamination. Servicemembers and their families deserve answers.
Everyone agrees: the Senate MUST pass Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and Senator Mike Rounds bipartisan bill to renew vital national security protections. We appreciate National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross for helping promote this critical bill.
October 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Everyone agrees: the Senate MUST pass Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and Senator Mike Rounds bipartisan bill to renew vital national security protections. We appreciate National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross for helping promote this critical bill.
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @kim.senate.gov continue to urge their colleagues to renew the critical protections that helped keep our nation safe from cyberattacks for TEN YEARS. This bill needs to pass – our adversaries aren’t waiting.
October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @kim.senate.gov continue to urge their colleagues to renew the critical protections that helped keep our nation safe from cyberattacks for TEN YEARS. This bill needs to pass – our adversaries aren’t waiting.
Our airports, pipelines, and big events like the Super Bowl and the World Cup could all be targeted by harmful drones. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and Senator Joni Ernst are pushing to renew provisions that help keep our airspace safe from drones that pose a threat to our safety.
October 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Our airports, pipelines, and big events like the Super Bowl and the World Cup could all be targeted by harmful drones. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and Senator Joni Ernst are pushing to renew provisions that help keep our airspace safe from drones that pose a threat to our safety.
Since taking office, President Trump has fired 19 independent Inspectors General — now, he’s trying to replace them with partisan loyalists who “want to faithfully execute the President’s agenda.” Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is working hard to protect our independent oversight.
October 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Since taking office, President Trump has fired 19 independent Inspectors General — now, he’s trying to replace them with partisan loyalists who “want to faithfully execute the President’s agenda.” Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is working hard to protect our independent oversight.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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