Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee – Democrats, Washington D.C., DC Videos
Videos by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee – Democrats in Washington D.C.. Led by Senator Gary Peters, the HSGAC Democrats lead efforts to strengthen national security, ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly, and conduct oversight of the entire federal government, and specifically the Department of Homeland Security.
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Stop to check in with Chairman Senator Gary Peters about the Committee's biggest accomplishments in 2023!
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Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Stop to check in with Chairman Senator Gary Peters about the Committee's biggest accomplishments in 2023!
A Senate-confirmed National Cyber Director is essential to ensure we are prepared to combat ongoing cybersecurity threats. Today, the Senate helped make our nation more secure. Congratulations to Harry Coker Jr. on his confirmation to be National Cyber Director!
Our nation has seen a rise in threats posed by domestic extremism, including towards federal buildings & employees. Chairman Senator Gary Peters & the Director of the Federal Protective Service discussed how to secure these facilities and address these threats.
The Federal Protective Service submitted over 25,000 safety reports from 2017 to 2021, but agencies ignored more than half of them. If agencies don’t make changes, their facilities could face security risks. Senator Gary Peters is working on legislation to improve this process.
Two years ago, the bipartisan infrastructure bill became law. Chairman Senator Gary Peters secured $500 million in disaster mitigation funding in this landmark legislation. Now, it's being used to help Americans invest in their future & protect themselves from natural disasters.
Authorities that allow FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security to counter the threat of drones are at risk of expiring. Without these protections, the U.S. will have no way to defend itself from drone attacks. Chairman Senator Gary Peters is working to quickly reauthorize this essential program.
ICYMI: Chairman Senator Gary Peters held a hearing on the philosophy of AI & what must be done to ensure it benefits humankind. Shannon Vallor spoke about the importance of rewarding those who innovate safely & holding those who innovate irresponsibly accountable.
This is not the first time our country has dealt with staggering new innovations. We have figured out how to innovate while adding guardrails before, and we can do so again. Chairman Senator Gary Peters and Shannon Vallor discussed how we must approach the evolving AI landscape.
When left unchecked, AI technologies pose risks to our civil rights and civil liberties. Chairman Senator Gary Peters asked Daron Acemoglu how we can ensure the right guardrails are in place as AI use continues to grow.
AI is not just a technological innovation. It has the power to shape our values, endanger our Constitutional rights, and fundamentally change our human experiences. Chairman Senator Gary Peters held a hearing examining the historical, philosophical, and legal implications of AI.
On December 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office will be forced to stop operations. Chairman @SenGaryPeters is leading efforts to reauthorize this critical national security office to ensure our nation can protect itself from these threats.
In July, authorities to enforce counterterrorism security standards at facilities that store or produce dangerous chemicals expired. This lapse in security has made our nation vulnerable to chemical attacks. Chairman Senator Gary Peters’ bill will restore this vital security program.
Unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, pose a serious risk to sporting events, airports & large public events. Authorities that allow FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation & Department of Homeland Security to counter this threat expire in 16 days. If this happens, no agency will be able to defend the public from malicious drones.
We must pass Chairman Senator Gary Peters' bipartisan bill to expand law enforcement's capabilities to take down drones that potentially threaten large public gatherings. NBC Nightly News has the full story ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Make sure you are taking the necessary steps to secure your online presence during Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Make sure you: 📱Utilize multi-factor authentication 🔒Have unique passwords for each account 🖥️Know how to see & report phishing attacks
Chairman Senator Gary Peters introduced a bill to improve customer service at federal agencies. Improvements would include services that limit hold times and offer call back options -- so now it's not a maybe if you want agencies to call you back.
If the government shuts down, authorities that allow Department of Homeland Security & The United States Department of Justice to counter the threat posed by drones will expire. Congress must act now. In just two days, our nation will be unable to protect public safety, critical infrastructure & airports from drones.
Michigan has been awarded $5.1 million in funding from the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program Chairman Senator Gary Peters created. These grants will be distributed across MI communities to invest in disaster resiliency projects like seawalls and stormwater drains