News & updates from U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee Republicans. Led by Chairman @RepGarbarino (R-NY).
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Never forget.
25 years ago today, our nation faced an unimaginable tragedy. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, represent the worst in our nation’s history, claiming 2,977 innocent lives, including more than 400 first responders.
“In the years that have followed, our nation has worked with great resolve to strengthen our national security posture and ensure an attack of this magnitude never happens again on U.S. soil––a mission that is as urgent today as it was two decades ago. Educating future generations on the significance of this day, supporting all those impacted by the attacks, and remaining steadfast in our commitment to protecting the American people is more important than ever. ” - Chairman @RepGarbarino
Read his full statement: homeland.house.gov/2026/09/1…
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As Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, I’m grateful to the federal, state, and local law enforcement partners who worked together to bring these kids to safety.
This is what strong coordination and a shared commitment to protecting our communities looks like.
Incredible work by the law enforcement officers and partner organizations who helped locate 34 missing children across Long Island and New York City.
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Illicit cross-border tunnels provide an avenue for cartels to try to circumvent the Trump administration’s historic success at our borders. @HouseGOP passed @RepEliCrane’s bill last year to help disrupt and deter them. Ensuring Senate support and passage will strengthen our security posture against human and drug smuggling.
As Arizona's only Member of @HomelandGOP, I'm committed to combating human trafficking, drug smuggling, and unlawful entries.
My bill increases oversight of illicit cross-border tunnels, and I'm grateful to @SenRickScott for leading it in the Senate:
crane.house.gov/2026/09/23/r…
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Cybersecurity is a whole-of-society mission.
The public and private sectors must work together to strengthen our cyber defenses and protect the critical infrastructure Americans rely on.
Each and every one of us can help:
🛡️Learn how to avoid & report phishing scams.
🛡️Use strong passwords.
🛡️Use multifactor authentication & a password manager.
🛡️Update software.
For more information from @CISAgov click here: cisa.gov/cybersecurity-aware…
#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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America must lead the AI race and put our breakthroughs to work defending the homeland. That requires government and industry working together to deploy AI securely, strengthen our cyber defenses, and protect the critical infrastructure Americans depend on. We cannot afford a future in which the Chinese Communist Party holds the technological advantage and Americans bear the consequences.
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Vigilance saves lives. The Committee is monitoring the ongoing investigation and is grateful for the heroic work of @TxDPS and @FBISanAntonio to swiftly disrupt this credible threat and protect the public from a potential domestic violent extremist.
As America faces a heightened global threat landscape, the Committee continues to support the dedicated men and women of state, local, and federal law enforcement in their no-fail missions.
BREAKING: Authorities say they thwarted an alleged plot to attack the Texas State Capitol on the same day President Trump is scheduled to visit the state.
Jonathan Hunt reports 40-year-old Benny Caldera was arrested near San Antonio after authorities received a tip about an alleged plan to "shoot up" the Capitol.
Caldera is now being held in federal custody as the FBI and Texas authorities continue their investigation.
@DanaPerino | @AmericaNewsroom
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Grateful to @FBISanAntonio, @TxDPS, and all of our law enforcement partners for working quickly to stop this suspect before he could act.
Outstanding work by @TxDPS. Proud of our @FBISanAntonio team for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our state and local partners.
Within HOURS of the tip, @TxDPS had the main suspect in custody — with @FBISanAntonio and local law enforcement assisting
Threaten Americans or our institutions and law enforcement will move FAST.
Investigation ongoing.
-🇺🇸 DKP
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I'm deeply concerned by this attempted terrorist attack. The passengers and crew — including the injured co-pilot who reportedly fought to stop the attacker — are in my thoughts as we await more information. I'm also very relieved the flight landed safely, thanks to the heroism of many brave individuals whose stories are still coming to light.
BREAKING: A pilot on an Israeli-bound flight stabbed another pilot and tried to crash the plane, but others subdued the attack, Netanyahu said. apnews.com/live/israel-dubai…
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First responders always answer the call, no matter the time or place.
During our event at Mack Trucks earlier this year with President Trump, a woman in the audience experienced a medical emergency. Fortunately, three volunteer firefighters from the Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Department were on hand to provide life-saving care.
To thank these men for their outstanding work, I stopped by their station to deliver formal recognition.
Thank you:
Andrew Sottilare
David Solomon
Michael Fowler
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🚨 Republicans are putting Americans FIRST, and this TOP TRACK proves it.
By securing the southern border, cracking down on fentanyl, supporting law enforcement, strengthening ICE and CBP, and holding dangerous criminals accountable, our communities are SAFE again.
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AI is transforming the cybersecurity landscape and reshaping the resilience of America’s critical infrastructure.
As China works to win the AI race, it is imperative for the public and private sectors to work together to prioritize securing our networks and this technology, strengthening our domestic technology base, and ensuring we maintain American leadership in AI.
I've been urging this AI meeting for quite some time.
This is about striking the right balance. We need to keep America ahead in this transformational technology, but also do it in a safe way.
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Such a dangerous failure.
NEW: The DHS Inspector General just dropped a new, heavily redacted report that found a 40% failure rate in the vetting of asylum claims for Afghan nationals brought to the US by the Biden administration in 2021 after the Afghanistan withdrawal, including two cases that involved potential inadmissibility due to terrorism related concerns, but were missed because of missed aliases and incomplete documentation.
As part of a random audit, the DHS IG analyzed 678 out of 13,682 asylum cases adjudicated by the Biden administration USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) as part of Operation Allies Welcome, and found the following:
- 303 missed aliases
- 23 missing security checks (failure to run names vs FBI/national security databases).
- 45 unresolved records (failure to resolve potential matches to derogatory information).
- 115 other documentation issues
A reminder, one of the Afghans brought into the U.S. via Operation Allies Welcome has been charged in the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in DC last year, which left one of them dead.
Link to report: oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/fi…
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We are closely tracking the nor’easter that is expected to bring major coastal flooding, damaging winds, heavy rain, dangerous surf, and rip currents from the Carolinas through New England this weekend.
State and local officials are leading readiness efforts, while DHS and @fema stand ready to support. We will stay in close contact with state and local authorities as they respond to the storm.
If you are in the affected states, stay informed and make sure to follow directions from your local officials. Stay out of dangerous surf and flooded areas, plan to find safe shelter, and prepare for possible power outages.
Strong, informed leadership is critical for public safety. We recognize those working to keep people safe in their districts: @Congressman_JVD, Rep. Chris Smith, @CongressmanKean, @RepGarbarino, @RepLaLota, @RepNicole, @RepJenKiggans, @RobWittman, @RepAndyHarrisMD, @RepGregMurphy, @virginiafoxx, @RepMcDowell, @RepDavidRouzer, @RepMarkHarrisNC, @RepRichHudson, @RepPatHarrigan, @RepKnott, @RepTimMooreNC.
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Sheridan Gorman’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of why enforcing our immigration laws matters.
As we continue to secure our borders and protect our communities, this Buddy Bench in Washington D.C. will serve as a lasting reminder of Sheridan and her family, and of our continuing mission to ensure public safety.
Sheridan Gorman — an innocent 18 year old American girl with a bright future ahead of her — was senselessly murdered by an illegal alien.
This symbolic gesture on Capitol Hill honors her memory, and serves as a stark reminder of the unspeakable losses that result from open border policies.
May God bless our Angel Families.
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Thank you to the Homeland Security and Defense Forum for the invitation to discuss the important work Congress is doing to secure the border. As Chairman of the Border Security Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to engage with our industry partners as we work together to strengthen border security, innovate technologies, and give our frontline personnel the tools and resources to keep Americans safe.
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“Under the Trump administration, we have an unprecedented investment in border security... We know more about what is approaching our coastlines and our southern border than ever before.” - @CBPCommissioner
@CBP, @CBPAMO, and the @USCG are securing our borders from air, land, and sea. Their coordinated efforts are proving to be a formidable force against human smugglers and drug traffickers. On Sept. 15th, their joint operation intercepted a smuggling vessel and apprehended more than 20 illegal aliens, including 13 Chinese nationals.
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Watch my remarks on the House Floor in support of the I&A Mission Reorientation Act. This bill would ensure that the Office of Intelligence and Analysis provides timely intelligence support to state and local law enforcement, especially as the U.S. continues to increase National Special Security Events like the World Cup.
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As Arizona's only Member of @HomelandGOP, I'm committed to combating human trafficking, drug smuggling, and unlawful entries.
My bill increases oversight of illicit cross-border tunnels, and I'm grateful to @SenRickScott for leading it in the Senate:
crane.house.gov/2026/09/23/r…
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🧵25 years later, the threats facing our nation have evolved and are more sophisticated than they were on September 11, 2001––from AI-enabled cyberattacks to the shifting geography of terror groups.
We must work to stay ahead of threats and avoid another failure of imagination: bit.ly/4iPe6DD
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🧵NATION-STATE CYBER CAMPAIGNS & AI-ENABLED THREATS:
➡️ The U.S. is no longer confronting individual hackers––it now faces sustained, nation state-backed cyber campaigns.
➡️ The number of systems and devices that organizations must defend has expanded dramatically.
➡️ AI can improve adversarial reconnaissance, facilitate social engineering, accelerate research, generate malicious code, and allow threat actors to conduct operations with greater speed and scale.
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🧵BORDER SECURITY, SCREENING & VETTING:
➡️ Although advances and investments in technology have greatly expanded the capacity to ensure screening of cargo, the sheer volume of U.S. trade increases the overall risk.
➡️ Terrorist organizations, cartels, human smuggling networks, and foreign non-state actors increasingly exploit cutting-edge technology, such as cryptocurrency, to conceal and coordinate their illicit operations.
Read more: bit.ly/4iPe6DD
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