What is House Committee on Homeland Security working on?

Recent hearings

• “Arctic Security in an Era of Global Competition: Safeguarding U.S. Interests in Frigid Waters.”

  Mar 26, 2026

  Hearing

• “Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the DHS Shutdown on Americans”

  Mar 25, 2026

  Hearing

• “DeepSeek and Unitree Robotics: Examining the National Security Risks of PRC Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Autonomous Technologies and Building a Secure U.S. Technology Base”

  Mar 17, 2026

  Hearing

Bills in committee

• HR 8223: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to reimburse each State and local first responder agency for the cost of responding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.

  Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47] · Apr 9, 2026

  In Committee
• HR 8168: Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act

  Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] · Mar 30, 2026

  In Committee
• HR 8151: Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act

  Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] · Mar 27, 2026

  In Committee
• HR 8142: Special Events Program Alignment Act of 2026

  Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] · Mar 27, 2026

  In Committee
• HRES 1138: Recognizing the critical missions of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and expressing concern that the systematic reduction of its career workforce has undermined those missions and endangered the safety and security of United States citizens.

  Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] · Mar 26, 2026

  In Committee
• HR 8049: End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026

  Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] · Mar 24, 2026

  In Committee
• HRES 1128: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

  Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] · Mar 20, 2026

  Active
• HR 8022: DETECT Nitazenes Act of 2026

  Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · Mar 19, 2026

  In Committee

Jurisdiction

The House Committee on Homeland Security has jurisdiction over matters related to national defense. It has six subcommittees on border and maritime security; counterterrorism and intelligence; cybersecurity and infrastructure protection; emergency preparedness, response, and communications; oversight and management efficiency; and transportation and protective security. The Committee was created in 2002 in the aftermath of the September 11th, 2001 attacks.