House Homeland Security Committee, 114th Congress (2015–2016): Members & Record

Members, 114th Congress 32

Everyone who held a seat in the 114th Congress, leaders first, with the day they joined or left when it was not with the rest.

Seat	Member	Role
R-TX	Michael T. McCaul	Chair
D-MS	Bennie G. Thompson	Ranking Member
R-GA	Barry Loudermilk
D-NJ	Bonnie Watson Coleman
D-NY	Brian Higgins
R-MI	Candice S. Miller
D-LA	Cedric L. Richmond
R-FL	Curt Clawson
R-NY	Daniel M. Donovan, Jr.Joined May 19, 2015
D-NJ	Donald M. Payne, Jr.
R-GA	Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
D-TX	Filemon Vela
D-RI	James R. Langevin
R-SC	Jeff Duncan
R-NY	John Katko
R-TX	John Ratcliffe
D-NY	Kathleen M. Rice
R-TX	Lamar Smith
D-CA	Loretta Sanchez
R-PA	Lou Barletta
R-NC	Mark Walker
R-AZ	Martha McSally
R-AL	Mike Rogers
D-CA	Norma J. Torres
R-PA	Patrick MeehanJoined Apr 14, 2015 · Left May 19, 2015
R-NY	Peter T. King
R-PA	Scott Perry
D-TX	Sheila Jackson Lee
R-MS	Steven M. PalazzoLeft Mar 24, 2015
R-PA	Tom Marino
R-TX	Will Hurd
D-MA	William R. Keating

Subcommittees, 114th Congress 6

Under the names they had then. Each has its own record.

Record

Bills, meetings, hearings, reports and more, newest first. In the 114th Congress.

Newest activity first. In the 114th Congress.

Bill	Title	Referral	Date
HR 6456	End the Backlog Act	Referred To	Dec 12, 2016
HR 4383	DHS Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2016	Reported By	Dec 8, 2016
HR 1738	Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015	Reported By	Dec 8, 2016
HR 5253	Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act	Reported By	Dec 8, 2016
HR 6497	TSA Screening Transparency and Accountability Act	Referred To	Dec 8, 2016
HR 6420	Screening With Dignity Act of 2016	Referred To	Dec 1, 2016
HR 6381	DHS Reform and Improvement Act	Referred To	Nov 18, 2016
HR 5877	United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016	Reported By	Nov 15, 2016

Hearings, markups and business meetings, newest first. In the 114th Congress.

Kind	Subject	Status	Date
Hearing	“Shutting Down Terrorist Pathways into America.”Cannon House Office Building 3116 documents 5 witnesses The Honorable Francis Taylor, Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security The Honorable Leon Rodriguez, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Dr. Huban Gowadia, Deputy Administrator, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Mr. Kevin McAleenan, Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Mr. Daniel Ragsdale, Deputy Director, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security	Scheduled	Sep 14, 2016

Hearing	“Worldwide Threats to the Homeland: ISIS and the New Wave of Terror.”Cannon House Office Building 3114 documents 3 witnesses The Honorable Jeh Johnson, U.S. Department of Homeland Security The Honorable Nicholas Rasmussen, Director, the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence The Honorable James Comey, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice	Rescheduled	Jul 14, 2016

Hearing	“The Cybersecurity Act of 2015: Industry Perspectives.”Cannon House Office Building 3111 document 5 witnesses Mr. Matthew Eggers, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Policy, National Security and Emergency Preparedness, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Mr. Robert Mayer, Vice President, Industry and State Affairs, United States Telecom Association Mr. Mark Clancy, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mordecai Rosen, General Manager, Security Business Unit, CA Technologies Ms. Ola Sage, President and Chief Executive Officer, e-management	Postponed	Jun 15, 2016

Hearing	"Long Lines, Short Patience: The TSA Airport Screening Experience."Cannon House Office Building 3112 documents 1 witness The Honorable Peter Neffenger, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security	Scheduled	May 25, 2016

Markup	Markup of: H.R. 1887, (Mr. Zeldin) To amend certain appropriation Acts to repeal the requirement directing the Administrator of General Services to sell Federal property and assets that support the operations of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in Plum Island, New York, and for other purposes. H.R. 4743, (Mr. Castro of Texas) The “National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2016”. H.R. 5056 (Mr. Keating) To modernize and enhance airport perimeter and access control security by requiring updated risk assessments and the development of security strategies, and for other purposes. The “Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act of 2016”.Cannon House Office Building 3118 documents	Scheduled	Apr 28, 2016

Hearing	“DHS in Today’s Dangerous World: Examining the Department’s Budget and Readiness to Counter Homeland Threats.”Cannon House Office Building 3114 documents 1 witness The Honorable Jeh Johnson, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security	Scheduled	Mar 16, 2016

Hearing	“National Security and Law Enforcement: Breaking the New Visa Waiver Law to Appease Iran.”3 documents 2 witnesses Ms. Hillary Johnson, Deputy Coordinator, Homeland Security, Screening, and Designations, Bureau of Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of State The Honorable R. Kerlikowske, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security	Scheduled	Feb 10, 2016

Markup	Markup of: H.R. 4383, the “DHS Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2016”. H.R. 4398, the "DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of 2016". H.R. 4401, the “Amplifying Local Efforts to Root out Terror Act of 2016”. H.R. 4402, the “Foreign Fighter Review Act of 2016”. H.R. 4403, the “Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act”. H.R. 4404, the "Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act of 2016". H.R. 4407, the "Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016". H.R. 4408, the “National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016”.Cannon House Office Building 31113 documents	Scheduled	Feb 2, 2016

The published transcripts, newest first, from GovInfo. In the 114th Congress.

Hearing	Title	Held
Serial No. 114-88	Identifying the Enemy: Radical Islamist Terror106 pages 5 witnesses Mr. George Selim, Director, Office of Community Partnerships, U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Hon. Peter Hoekstra, Former Chairman, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, President, American Islamic Forum for Democracy: Ms. Sahar F. Aziz, Professor of Law, Texas A&M University School of Law: Ms. Shireen Qudosi, Senior Contributor, Counterjihad.com:	Sep 22, 2016
Serial No. 114-87	Stopping the Next Attack: How to Keep Our City Streets from Becoming the Battleground71 pagesOn H.R. 2795, H.R. 3125, H.R. 3503, H.R. 5470 3 witnesses Mr. Michael J. Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff's Office, Oakland County, Michigan: Mr. Jerry L. Demings, Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orange County, Florida: Mr. John Miller, Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence and Counterterrorism, New York City Police Department	Sep 21, 2016
Serial No. 114-86	Shutting Down Terrorist Pathways into America60 pages 1 witness Statement of Francis X. Taylor, Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Accompanied by Leon Rodriguez, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Huban A. Gowadia, Deputy Administrator, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Kevin K. McAleenan, Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and Daniel H. Ragsdal	Sep 14, 2016
Serial No. 114-85	Moving the Line of Scrimmage: Reexamining the Defense-In-Depth Strategy89 pagesOn H.R. 1417 1 witness Mr. Mark A. Morgan, Chief, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Department of Homeland Security:	Sep 13, 2016
Serial No. 114-84	State and Local Perspectives on Federal Information Sharing41 pages 3 witnesses Mr. Richard Beary, Immediate Past President, International Association of Chiefs of Police: Mr. Mike Sena, President, National Fusion Center Association: Mr. Cedric Alexander, National President, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE):	Sep 8, 2016
Serial No. 114-83	Worldwide Threats to the Homeland: ISIS and the New Wave of Terror92 pagesOn H.R. 85, H.R. 1731, H.R. 3125, H.R. 4240, H.R. 5470 3 witnesses Honorable Jeh C. Johnson, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security: Mr. James B. Comey, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice: Mr. Nicholas J. Rasmussen, Director, The National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence:	Jul 14, 2016
Serial No. 114-82	Counterintelligence and Insider Threats: How Prepared Is the Department of Homeland Security?27 pagesOn H.R. 3505 3 witnesses Hon. Francis X. Taylor, Under Secretary, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Col. Richard D. McComb, Chief Security Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Rdml. Robert P. Hayes, Assistant Commandant for Intelligence, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Homeland Security:	Jul 13, 2016
Serial No. 114-81	Value of DHS'S Vulnerability Assessments in Protecting Our Nation's Critical Infrastructure65 pagesOn S. 3, S. 20 4 witnesses Mr. Chris P. Currie, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, U.S. Government Accountability Office: Mr. Andy Ozment, Assistant Secretary, Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, National Protection and Programs Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Ms. Caitlin Durkovich, Assistant Secretary, Office of Infrastructure Protection, National Protection and Programs Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Mr. Marcus L. Brown, Homeland Security Advisor, Director of the Office of Homeland Security, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:	Jul 12, 2016

The committee's written reports, most on a bill it sent to the floor. In the 114th Congress.

Report	Title	Issued
H. Rept. 114-907	REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE AND OVERSIGHT ACTIVITIES of the HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY together with ADDITIONAL VIEWS ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH CONGRESS second session (Pursuant to House Rule XI, 1(d))	Jan 3, 2017
H. Rept. 114-855	DHS Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2016On H.R. 4383	Dec 8, 2016
H. Rept. 114-854	Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2015On H.R. 1738	Dec 8, 2016
H. Rept. 114-850	Strong Visa Integrity Secures America ActOn H.R. 5253	Dec 8, 2016
H. Rept. 114-827	United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016On H.R. 5877	Nov 15, 2016
H. Rept. 114-826	United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2016On H.R. 5843	Nov 15, 2016
H. Rept. 114-788	First Responder Access to Innovative Technologies ActOn H.R. 5460	Sep 26, 2016
H. Rept. 114-776	Transit Security Grant Program Flexibility ActOn H.R. 5943	Sep 20, 2016

Reports, rules and messages sent to Congress by agencies and the President, and petitions and memorials, referred to this committee. Newest first. In the 114th Congress.

Number	Communication	Referred
EC-8034	A letter from the Acting Chief Privacy Officer, Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's Privacy Office 2016 Annual Report to Congress, pursuant to 6 U.S.C. 142(a)(6); Public Law 107–296, section 222(a)(6) (as amended by Public Law 108–458, section 8305); (118 Stat. 3868); to the Committee on Homeland Security.Executive communication · Privacy Office, Department of Homeland Security	Dec 23, 2016
EC-7708	A letter from the Chief, Border Security Regulations Branch, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's final rule - The U.S. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Program [Docket No.: USCBP-2013-0029] (RIN: 1651-AB01) received November 21, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Homeland Security.Executive communication · U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security	Dec 1, 2016
EC-6675	A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Regulatory Affairs Law Division, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Department's interim final rule - Petitions for Rulemaking, Amendment, or Repeal [Docket No.: DHS-2009-0009] (RIN: 1601-AA56) received August 18, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104–121, section 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Homeland Security.Executive communication · Department of Homeland Security	Sep 6, 2016
EC-6188	A letter from the Director for Legislative Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Semiannual Report to Congress for October 1, 2015, through March 31, 2016, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2000ee-1(f); jointly to the Committees on Homeland Security and the Judiciary.Executive communication	Jul 18, 2016
EC-6186	A letter from the Administrator, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Administration's certification that the level of screening services and protection services at the San Francisco International Airport in California will be equal to or greater than the level that would be provided at the airport by TSA Transportation Security Officers, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44920(d)(1); Public Law 107–71, section 108(a); (115 Stat. 613); to the Committee on Homeland Security.Executive communication · Department of Homeland Security	Jul 18, 2016
EC-6185	A letter from the Administrator, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, transmitting the Administration's certification that the level of screening services and protection services at the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport in California will be equal to or greater than the level that would be provided airport by TSA Transportation Security Officers, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44920(d)(1); Public Law 107–71, section 108(a); (115 Stat. 613); to the Committee on Homeland Security.Executive communication · Department of Homeland Security	Jul 18, 2016
ML-277	The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Arizona, relative to Senate Concurrent Memorial 1012, urging the United States Congress to direct the appropriate federal agencies to secure the borders of the United States; jointly to the Committees on the Judiciary and Homeland Security.Memorial	Jul 1, 2016
ML-275	The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the Legislature of the State of Arizona, relative to Senate Concurrent Memorial 1006, urging the United States Congress to act to increase the number of United States Customs and Boarder Protection personnel at the ports of entry in Arizona; to the Committee on Homeland Security.Memorial	Jul 1, 2016

Reference documents the committee published: studies, compilations of law, rules. In the 114th Congress.

Print	Title	Text
H. Prt. 114-0	COMPILATION of the HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002 (Updated with amendments made through Pub. L. 114-125 (February 24, 2016))	PDF · Text
H. Prt. 114-0	Final Report of the Task Force on Combating Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel	PDF · Text
H. Prt. 114-0	Rules and Appendix for the Committee on Homeland Security During the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 114-29	Combatting the Opioid Epidemic: a Review of Anti-Abuse Efforts in Medicare and Private Health Insurance Systems	PDF · Text
S. Prt. 114-24	Review of U.S. State Department Grants to Onevoice	PDF · Text
114th	House Committee on Homeland Security Legislative Calendar - 114th Congress (2015 - 2016)	PDF · Text

By Congress

The committee's record in each Congress on file. Choose one to see the page as it stood then: its members, subcommittees and record. A dash means the official source has nothing that early, not that the committee did nothing.

Congress	Members	Bills referred	Reported	Became law	Reports	Meetings	Printed hearings	Communications	Prints
119th2025–2026, sitting	40	310	46	0	37	27	47	8	1
118th2023–2024	36	296	42	9	40	35	87	15	1
117th2021–2022	36	285	37	4	38	33	74	21	1
116th2019–2020	34	255	54	8	55	36	82	21	1
115th2017–2018	33	308	85	17	86	33	78	30	2
114th2015–2016	32	198	78	14	79	26	88	29	6
113th2013–2014	35	130	19	10	20	20	90	—	3
112th2011–2012	37	150	24	11	22	21	125	—	2
111th2009–2010	35	247	19	13	19	—	84	—	5
110th2007–2008	37	175	27	3	26	—	139	—	8
109th2005–2006	35	198	14	3	12	—	107	—	6
108th2003–2004	51	40	5	1	6	—	60	—	0
107th2001–2002	9	2	1	1	1	—	3	—	0

Membership changes 4

Who joined, left or changed role after the committee was first filled in the 114th Congress, newest first, each with the official record.

Date	Member	Change	Record
May 19, 2015	Patrick Meehan R-PA	Resigned from the committee	Congressional Record, H3318
May 19, 2015	Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. R-NY	Joined	H.Res. 272
Apr 14, 2015	Patrick Meehan R-PA	Joined	H.Res. 199
Mar 24, 2015	Steven M. Palazzo R-MS	Resigned from the committee	Congressional Record, H1855

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