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Senatemain
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Oversees federal government operations, homeland security, and regulatory efficiency. Manages the Department of Homeland Security, federal workforce policies, and government accountability.
Subcommittees
Responsibilities
01
Department of Homeland Security oversight
02
Federal workforce and civil service
03
Government efficiency and reform
04
Regulatory policy and burden reduction
05
Postal Service and federal agencies
06
Emergency preparedness and response
Recent Work
Capitol Security Funding
Allocated $2B for enhanced Capitol Police protection after January 6
Role: Held emergency hearing day after January 6 attack; authorized emergency funding for Capitol Police; demanded briefing from DHS on threat intelligence failures prior to attack
Regulatory Reform Review
Evaluated executive branch rulemaking burdens on small businesses
Role: Required agencies to submit regulatory impact analyses; held hearings on cumulative burden of federal regulations; introduced legislation to require congressional approval for major rules
Committee Members
15 total
