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  • Federal Response Plans to the Coronavirus and Pandemics Examined at HSGAC Roundtable

    WASHINGTON — The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee examined the federal government’s efforts to combat the spread of emerging infectious diseases and pandemics in an interagency response to global outbreaks at a roundtable Wednesday. The committee considered lessons learned from past outbreaks, including the 2014 Ebola outbreak, and how those lessons have improved the response to the current Coronavirus outbreak. In his opening statement, Chairman Johnson n...

  • CISA Director Discusses Cyber Hygiene and DHS Cyber Attack Response Programs at HSGAC Hearing

    WASHINGTON — The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee examined how state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and critical infrastructure owners and operators can mitigate and protect against persistent cybersecurity threats. The hearing also highlighted the current threat environment, including ransomware attacks and threats from state actors such as Iran. In his opening statement, Chairman Johnson noted, “The protection of mission-critical systems for state,...

Minority News

  • As Global Coronavirus Outbreak Grows, Peters Continues Oversight of Federal Government’s Preparedness and Response Efforts

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, this week continued his oversight of the Trump Administration’s strategy to respond to the global Coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than 60,000 individuals worldwide and left nearly 1,400 dead. On Wednesday, Peters helped convene a roundtable discussion with public health and security leaders as well as infectious disease experts to examine the fed...

  • Peters Highlights Michigan Leadership, Bipartisan Bills to Bolster State and Local Cybersecurity at Senate Hearing

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, helped convene a hearing on establishing effective cybersecurity practices for state and local governments in Michigan and across the country. Chris DeRusha, the State of Michigan Chief Security Officer, testified during the hearing and discussed Michigan’s cybersecurity leadership. At the hearing, Peters highlighted his commonsense, bipartisan bills to help ...