Testimony before the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Committee on the JudiciaryUnited States House of Representatives …
On May 15, the Congress introduced a revised version of S. 2233, the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act. Written in consultation with the Departments of Homeland Security and State, the latest version is an improvement over past legislative proposals for reform. Together with related efforts in the House…
Abstract: In 2007, The Heritage Foundation became the first and only organization to track thwarted terrorist attacks against the United States. That year, Heritage reported that at least 19 publicly known terrorist attacks against the United States had been foiled since 9/11. Today, that…
Last month, the Senate introduced the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act, which would seek to foster the greatly overdue expansion of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). However, the legislation would also create misguided priority programs and specialized provisions for different kinds of travelers seeking to visit the United…
Member expansion is not the only thing that is on hold when it comes to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Since 2007, VWP partner nations have been required to enter into three information-sharing agreements with the United States as a stipulation of membership. Through these agreements, member nations share data…
Abstract: In February 2012, President Obama issued his FY 2013 budget proposal. His $59 billion request for the Department of Homeland Security is slightly lower than the enacted level for FY 2012. The President is to be applauded for continuing strong financial investments in…
In the wake of 9/11, the government undertook a number of initiatives to strengthen the security and resiliency of the supply chains that power the U.S. economy, safeguarding against both manmade and natural catastrophes. After a decade of experience in trying to keep the free flow of peoples,…
FYI: Heritage WebMemos are now called Issue Briefs. In January, the White House released its long-awaited National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security.[1] The six-page report, however, does little to lay out a comprehensive strategic plan for supply chain…
FYI: Heritage WebMemos are now called Issue Briefs. The Obama Administration’s adoption of much of the previous Administration’s policies on fighting the war against terrorists is well known. Less well known is the increasing move toward other homeland security grant…
FYI: Heritage WebMemos are now called Issue Briefs. The President’s fiscal year (FY) 2013 budget proposal, released earlier today, makes important changes in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) capacity to lead a national homeland security enterprise. …
Abstract: An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) over the United States could end modern life in America overnight. Whether caused by an enemy attack (a nuclear device detonated above the atmosphere) or by a natural phenomenon (a geomagnetic storm), an EMP can cause entire regions of…
A number of people have asked me what health freedom could possibly have to do with homeland security. Let me assure you that there is a major connection. It's called the Model State Emergency Health Powers Act. Those who have heard of it are far outnumbered by those who have not. And,…
Abstract: In 2009 alone, U.S. authorities foiled at least six terrorist plots against the United States. Since September 11, 2001, at least 30 planned terrorist attacks have been foiled, all but two of them prevented by law enforcement. The two notable exceptions are the…
Since September 11, 2001, there has been agreat deal of interest in using biometrics for verification ofidentity. 1 The interest is particularly acutein the areas of visa and immigration documentation andgovernment-issued identification…
Criticisms of post-9/11 efforts to protect the United States from attack range from claims that America is more vulnerable than ever to the contention that the transnational terrorist danger is vastly over-hyped.[1] A review of publicly available information on at least 19 terrorist conspiracies thwarted by U.S.…
A Resource Guide and Report of the Health Care and Homeland Security Conference, July 17-18, 2007 Introduction Health care reform is again being seriously discussed. Rapidly rising costs, problems with access to care, and questions about quality of care have made this a major issue. At the same time, the post-9/11 and post-Hurricane Katrina world has…
President Bush has submitted to Congress the first National Security Strategy (NSS) of his presidency. This forward-looking document is firmly rooted in the nation's post-September 11 fight against terrorism. It is built upon the tenet that America's interests are best served by promoting freedom around the world and defeating tyranny. It…
Earlier this year, The Heritage Foundation noted the positive features of the Rogers–Ruppersberger bill (H.R. 3523), a solid cybersecurity bill that was the product of the House Select Committee on Intelligence and passed out of that committee on a 17–1 vote.[1] Another bill, the…
Next week is the start of Heritage's fourth annual Protect America Month. Protect America Month is the month where we...…
Want to cut government spending? Without compromising security? The Ryan budget is a good start, but we can do...…
The Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program, for less than $15 a flight, certifies firearms-trained volunteer...…
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano told Congress whom she trusts on February 15 when she responded to...…
Representative Howard “Buck” McKeon (R–CA), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke last week at the...…
Members of Congress have said it before, and they are saying it again: It’s time for the Transportation Security...…
In a recent op-ed, defense expert Mackenzie Eaglen points to the USS Essex as an unfortunate example of concerns about...…
Evil activity online could be more dangerous than transnational terrorists, warns FBI Director Robert Mueller....…
In his recent budget request, President Obama cut funding for two Coast Guard National Security Cutters (NSC) that were...…
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Deputy Director, The Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies and Director, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies