Deleted Tweets From Homeland Dems, D-D.C.

RT @ZerlinaShow: Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan deal for a commission to investigate the Jan. 6th Capitol attack, but Republica… https://t.co/mVvXPbF1gJ

For #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, be sure to review @CISAgov’s guide on what to do if you are targeted by #ransomware. https://t.co/n07zwRuzNV

WATCH: Chairman @BennieGThompson recognizes National Preparedness Month & addresses decades of environmental injustice in the U.S. "The preparedness and resilience of critical infrastructure, and particularly water infrastructure, hits close to home." - Chairman @BennieGThompson https://t.co/djDbaofX9J

This program was originally envisioned by Chairwoman @RepYvetteClarke in her State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act to help address the unique challenges state and local governments face when defending against cyber threats.

New: Chairman @BennieGThompson and Cybersecurity Subcmte Chair @RepYvetteClark released the below statement applauding @DHSgov for $1 billion for the new State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Read the full release here: https://t.co/zL6ubSs7B2

RT @CEDickson: “There are people in this world who would love to harm this country and they know exactly what’s going on in this country because it’s all we’re talking about right now,” says @AFGENational Pres. J. David Cox, warning of looming “breaking point at TSA” at

ICYMI: @RepValDemings, @BennieGThompson, @RepYvetteClarke, @RepUnderwood introduce bill to modernize federal efforts to tackle WMDs, pandemics. “When it comes to weapons of mass destruction and deadly pandemics, we have no room for error,” said Demings. https://t.co/yuWj1hM6zf

"The lie hasn't gone away. It's corrupting our democratic institutions”- @BennieGThompson. https://t.co/Bgeb8NlYHs

"The lie hasn't gone away. It's corrupting our democratic institutions," - @BennieGThompson. https://t.co/Bgeb8NlYHs

ICYMI: @RepSlotkin, Chair of the Counterterrorism & Intelligence Subcommittee, held a hearing yesterday examining the risks within the cryptocurrency market & its potential in funding terrorism activities. Read more here: https://t.co/yuGdihwOJf

Ransomware attacks are on the rise. We must continue to hard our infrastructure and adapt to threat actors. https://t.co/SgnOhuye81

Thank you, @POTUS. As the hurricane season approaches, we must do more to ensure our most vulnerable communities are prepared for disaster and ready when it strikes. https://t.co/Pe63jtPBEt

This is great news! Congrats to Admiral Linda L. Fagan, the first woman to serve as Commandant of the @USCG. https://t.co/FCKTlzy0hM QT @SecMayorkas: I am immensely proud to congratulate Admiral Linda L. Fagan on her historic confirmation as Commandant of the Unite… https://t.co/OCcA87hH1m)

TOMORROW @ 2PM: Chair @BennieGThompson will hold a full committee hearing with @SecMayorkas on the @DHSgov's FY2023 budget request and key issues facing the Department. To view the hearing, click here: https://t.co/pBgpRmybko https://t.co/FN1dDg34xX

JUST IN: @BennieGThompson, Chairman of the @HomelandDems, Vice Chairman @RepRitchie, and Cybersecurity Subcommittee Chairwoman @RepYvetteClarke released the following statement on Russia's invasion of Ukraine: More here: https://t.co/j8rXxziXk8 https://t.co/YbeC1LXhbr

RT @mattyglesias: Vaccines were made free to consumers as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, signed into law w… QT @AliAbunimah: Had @joebiden been President when the vaccines first became available, I’m 100% certain he would have made people p… https://t.co/jnBBPy25jw)

ICYMI: Colleyville, Texas Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker discussed the increase in anti-Semitic threats and violence with @RepValDemings, @RepSlotkin, and @JacksonLeeTX18. We must do more to protect these houses of worship. Read more here: https://t.co/wLcPhdjFRZ

Yesterday, Colleyville, Texas Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker discussed the increase in anti-Semitic threats and violence with @RepValDemings, @RepSlokin, and @JacksonLeeTX18. We must do more to protect houses of worship. Read more here: https://t.co/wLcPhdjFRZ

Tomorrow @ 10am: Subcommittee Chairs @RepValDemings & @RepSlotkin will host a hearing, “The Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Protecting Houses of Worship: A View from the American Jewish Community” To view the hearing, click here: https://t.co/YghEmntjDp https://t.co/SUlyvSyF8P

JUST IN: @BennieGThompson, Chairman of @HomelandDems, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4521, the #AmericaCOMPETES Act of 2022: More here: https://t.co/DhjQF8qjQL https://t.co/cQnkg12ONh

NEW: Chairs of @HomelandDems, @SenateHomeland, @HouseJudiciary, @JudiciaryDems, @OversightDems sent a letter to @USGAO requesting it conduct a review of @CBP use of ‘Critical Incident Teams’ along the southwest border. Read below: https://t.co/i6CxHgPVoF

ICYMI: @RepRitchie signed a letter urging the Biden administration to require proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test results for airline passengers to #stopthespread. https://t.co/zPlFE3hjoB

Today's hearing is the first time the National Cyber Director & @CISAgov Director @CISAjen will appear before the Committee. It’s an opportunity to hear how they are supporting the Administration’s ambitious cybersecurity agenda.

TSA needs to ramp up fines for failing to comply with mask mandates. "We urge you to implement these enhanced penalties to curb the rising number of mask-related disruptive passenger incidents," said @BennieGThompson and @RepBonnie https://t.co/5TmQ4D7q6B

Today @2pm, the Subcommittees OMA & BSFO will host a joint hearing, “Operation Allies Welcome: Examining DHS’s Efforts to Resettle Vulnerable Afghans.” To view the hearing, click here https://t.co/glCScPzpmV.

20 years after 9/11, @TSA has struggled to create a well-compensated, empowered, and fulfilled workforce. It’s clear we need to improve officer pay & benefits – and its good to see the Biden Administration taking steps to make improvements. https://t.co/5WE4lsMDpN QT @washingtonpost: Twenty years after 9/11 attacks, Congress now looks at the future of DHS and TSA https://t.co/NF1hTabqln)

Firearms are increasingly becoming a concern. More than 2,8000 firearms were seized at checkpoints in the first six months of 2021, and 85% were loaded.   We must ensure @TSA has the resources for crucial mitigation steps, including fines and other enforcement actions.

https://t.co/db2n3AC7NX QT @CDCemergency: The amount of information—& misinformation—about #COVID19 vaccines can be overwhelming. Help friends & family who h… https://t.co/4t8BpPYG3i)

News: Rep. Langevin Calls for Increased Cyber Collaboration “It’s absolutely critical that we work really hard to improve both the security and the resiliency of our critical systems,” @JimLangevin said. Read more here⬇️: https://t.co/9RyoKX56em

RT @RitchieTorres: After SolarWinds, Colonial Pipeline, and JBS, we cannot afford to be complacent about Cybersecurity. My amendment is a c… QT @RepRitchie: Breaking: @HomelandDems passed my amendment allocating $25 million for real-world cybersecurity training for govern… https://t.co/tZiMeHBaN0)

Leadership. Read @RepValDemings’ op-ed, “Don’t reject the young DREAMers, Senators. They represent America at its best” ⬇️ QT @RepValDemings: I’m proud of them. I’ll fight for them. And I call once again on the Senate to stand up for our DREAMers and the Am… https://t.co/Mte32aaEti)

ICYMI: McCarthy falsely claims FBI cleared Trump of Jan. 6 culpability   Read more here: https://t.co/tpfNhZuHpU

HAPPENING NOW ⬇️ WATCH HERE ➡️ https://t.co/QALQyf4BY1 https://t.co/w8KQG4MjaK

At a hearing earlier this month, @RepYvetteClarke cited the number of open cybersecurity positions across the private & public sectors - as well as serious the cyberthreats we face - as reasons why we need to recruit more cyber talent. Read more here: https://t.co/q1VNRfSl4x

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is predicted to soar to 200,000 U.S. daily cases.   We need people to #maskup & for more of those eligible to #GetVaccinated.  https://t.co/MQ5tuF63XT

News:@DHS warns "heightened risk" of violence ahead of 9/11 anniversary in new terrorism bulletin   @BennieGThompson called it "troubling" the nation's terrorism threat "increasingly is based on grievance-based violence & conspiracy theories”   Read here: https://t.co/fyyPbE4Z7K

NEWS: The House passed 13 bipartisan homeland security bills, including bills to: ✅Authorize a new @DHSgov grant program to bolster the cybersecurity of State + local govt networks ✅Improve the country’s cybersecurity posture ✅Enhance security for transportation infrastructure https://t.co/VxX1Bz3JiT

TODAY @ 10: Chair @RepValDemings is holding an Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Subcommittee hearing examining the @DHSgov Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office. More info ⬇️ https://t.co/8sAJzMzKKv

Ensuring our Coast Guard is diverse does not mean lowering our standards, its means we’re improving our ability to recruit and retain the nation’s best and brightest to secure our homeland. Watch Chairman @BennieGThompson and the Commandant discuss ⬇️ https://t.co/2SfxDiufGZ

Read Chairman @BennieGThompson's statement on the hearing and the Committee's oversight efforts ⬇️ https://t.co/Xdfy5D4BHT

JUNE 9: The Committee on Homeland Security will hold hearing with the CEO of @Colpipe, Joseph Blount. This is part of the Committee’s ongoing oversight of the cybersecurity of our critical infrastructure after the #ColonialPipeline ransomware attack last week. More ⬇️ https://t.co/8Te3HpdG70

WATCH: Chairman Thompson joined @TheRevAl #PoliticsNation to discuss this week’s vote on his bill to establish an independent, bipartisan commission to get the facts on how the Jan. 6 attack on our Capitol happened and propose recommendations to ensure it never happens again. https://t.co/9RNx1aJRdX

Who wants to tell him what is going on in Arizona? Or even in his own caucus meeting this morning? QT @therecount: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, hours after ousting Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership: "I don't think anybody i… https://t.co/chU4q62De8)

We applaud these moves by @SecMayoraks and the Biden Administration’s continued commitment to making combatting the grave threat of domestic terrorism a top priority. QT @DHSgov: DHS has established a new Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships #CP3 to improve our ability to combat ter… https://t.co/PAp9WbgUwE)

RT @RepBarragan: .@POTUS & @SecMayorkas have taken swift action to get migrant kids out of CBP custody, to HHS care & back to famili… https://t.co/BsdzwYXBtn

Now is not the time to take the foot off the breaks. We must listen to the scientists and doctors. The end of the pandemic is in sight if we work together. https://t.co/Wy4KAcZIZP

As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, we're recognizing nine remarkable women and incredible leaders who serve on @homelanddems: @JacksonLeeTX18, @RepSotkin, @RepYvetteClarke, @repdinatitus, @RepBonnie, @RepKathleenRice, @RepValDemings, @RepBarragan, @RepElaineLuria. https://t.co/i6q8uzaa2T

Great news. here was no emergency to declare. It wasn't just an abuse of power - it wasted billions while hurting our national security, our border communities, and our environment. https://t.co/TBAUwB39Uj

He's still a threat to national security https://t.co/PIeIdqpNue

Chairs @BennieGThomspn, @rosadelauro, @RepMaloney, @RepPeterDeFazio, @RepBonnie, @RepRoybalAllard re-introduced legislation to ensure that the @TSA frontline workforce is afforded the same worker rights and protections other Federal workers have. More ➡️ https://t.co/Tmh8LZKyeA

RT @ZerlinaShow: Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan deal for a commission to investigate the Jan. 6th Capitol attack, but Republica… https://t.co/mVvXPbF1gJ

For #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, be sure to review @CISAgov’s guide on what to do if you are targeted by #ransomware. https://t.co/n07zwRuzNV

WATCH: Chairman @BennieGThompson recognizes National Preparedness Month & addresses decades of environmental injustice in the U.S. "The preparedness and resilience of critical infrastructure, and particularly water infrastructure, hits close to home." - Chairman @BennieGThompson https://t.co/djDbaofX9J

This program was originally envisioned by Chairwoman @RepYvetteClarke in her State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act to help address the unique challenges state and local governments face when defending against cyber threats.

New: Chairman @BennieGThompson and Cybersecurity Subcmte Chair @RepYvetteClark released the below statement applauding @DHSgov for $1 billion for the new State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. Read the full release here: https://t.co/zL6ubSs7B2

RT @CEDickson: “There are people in this world who would love to harm this country and they know exactly what’s going on in this country because it’s all we’re talking about right now,” says @AFGENational Pres. J. David Cox, warning of looming “breaking point at TSA” at

ICYMI: @RepValDemings, @BennieGThompson, @RepYvetteClarke, @RepUnderwood introduce bill to modernize federal efforts to tackle WMDs, pandemics. “When it comes to weapons of mass destruction and deadly pandemics, we have no room for error,” said Demings. https://t.co/yuWj1hM6zf

"The lie hasn't gone away. It's corrupting our democratic institutions”- @BennieGThompson. https://t.co/Bgeb8NlYHs

"The lie hasn't gone away. It's corrupting our democratic institutions," - @BennieGThompson. https://t.co/Bgeb8NlYHs

ICYMI: @RepSlotkin, Chair of the Counterterrorism & Intelligence Subcommittee, held a hearing yesterday examining the risks within the cryptocurrency market & its potential in funding terrorism activities. Read more here: https://t.co/yuGdihwOJf

Ransomware attacks are on the rise. We must continue to hard our infrastructure and adapt to threat actors. https://t.co/SgnOhuye81

Thank you, @POTUS. As the hurricane season approaches, we must do more to ensure our most vulnerable communities are prepared for disaster and ready when it strikes. https://t.co/Pe63jtPBEt

This is great news! Congrats to Admiral Linda L. Fagan, the first woman to serve as Commandant of the @USCG. https://t.co/FCKTlzy0hM QT @SecMayorkas: I am immensely proud to congratulate Admiral Linda L. Fagan on her historic confirmation as Commandant of the Unite… https://t.co/OCcA87hH1m)

TOMORROW @ 2PM: Chair @BennieGThompson will hold a full committee hearing with @SecMayorkas on the @DHSgov's FY2023 budget request and key issues facing the Department. To view the hearing, click here: https://t.co/pBgpRmybko https://t.co/FN1dDg34xX

JUST IN: @BennieGThompson, Chairman of the @HomelandDems, Vice Chairman @RepRitchie, and Cybersecurity Subcommittee Chairwoman @RepYvetteClarke released the following statement on Russia's invasion of Ukraine: More here: https://t.co/j8rXxziXk8 https://t.co/YbeC1LXhbr

RT @mattyglesias: Vaccines were made free to consumers as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, signed into law w… QT @AliAbunimah: Had @joebiden been President when the vaccines first became available, I’m 100% certain he would have made people p… https://t.co/jnBBPy25jw)

ICYMI: Colleyville, Texas Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker discussed the increase in anti-Semitic threats and violence with @RepValDemings, @RepSlotkin, and @JacksonLeeTX18. We must do more to protect these houses of worship. Read more here: https://t.co/wLcPhdjFRZ

Yesterday, Colleyville, Texas Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker discussed the increase in anti-Semitic threats and violence with @RepValDemings, @RepSlokin, and @JacksonLeeTX18. We must do more to protect houses of worship. Read more here: https://t.co/wLcPhdjFRZ

Tomorrow @ 10am: Subcommittee Chairs @RepValDemings & @RepSlotkin will host a hearing, “The Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Protecting Houses of Worship: A View from the American Jewish Community” To view the hearing, click here: https://t.co/YghEmntjDp https://t.co/SUlyvSyF8P

JUST IN: @BennieGThompson, Chairman of @HomelandDems, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4521, the #AmericaCOMPETES Act of 2022: More here: https://t.co/DhjQF8qjQL https://t.co/cQnkg12ONh

NEW: Chairs of @HomelandDems, @SenateHomeland, @HouseJudiciary, @JudiciaryDems, @OversightDems sent a letter to @USGAO requesting it conduct a review of @CBP use of ‘Critical Incident Teams’ along the southwest border. Read below: https://t.co/i6CxHgPVoF

ICYMI: @RepRitchie signed a letter urging the Biden administration to require proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test results for airline passengers to #stopthespread. https://t.co/zPlFE3hjoB

Today's hearing is the first time the National Cyber Director & @CISAgov Director @CISAjen will appear before the Committee. It’s an opportunity to hear how they are supporting the Administration’s ambitious cybersecurity agenda.

TSA needs to ramp up fines for failing to comply with mask mandates. "We urge you to implement these enhanced penalties to curb the rising number of mask-related disruptive passenger incidents," said @BennieGThompson and @RepBonnie https://t.co/5TmQ4D7q6B

Today @2pm, the Subcommittees OMA & BSFO will host a joint hearing, “Operation Allies Welcome: Examining DHS’s Efforts to Resettle Vulnerable Afghans.” To view the hearing, click here https://t.co/glCScPzpmV.

20 years after 9/11, @TSA has struggled to create a well-compensated, empowered, and fulfilled workforce. It’s clear we need to improve officer pay & benefits – and its good to see the Biden Administration taking steps to make improvements. https://t.co/5WE4lsMDpN QT @washingtonpost: Twenty years after 9/11 attacks, Congress now looks at the future of DHS and TSA https://t.co/NF1hTabqln)

Firearms are increasingly becoming a concern. More than 2,8000 firearms were seized at checkpoints in the first six months of 2021, and 85% were loaded.   We must ensure @TSA has the resources for crucial mitigation steps, including fines and other enforcement actions.

https://t.co/db2n3AC7NX QT @CDCemergency: The amount of information—& misinformation—about #COVID19 vaccines can be overwhelming. Help friends & family who h… https://t.co/4t8BpPYG3i)

News: Rep. Langevin Calls for Increased Cyber Collaboration “It’s absolutely critical that we work really hard to improve both the security and the resiliency of our critical systems,” @JimLangevin said. Read more here⬇️: https://t.co/9RyoKX56em

RT @RitchieTorres: After SolarWinds, Colonial Pipeline, and JBS, we cannot afford to be complacent about Cybersecurity. My amendment is a c… QT @RepRitchie: Breaking: @HomelandDems passed my amendment allocating $25 million for real-world cybersecurity training for govern… https://t.co/tZiMeHBaN0)

Leadership. Read @RepValDemings’ op-ed, “Don’t reject the young DREAMers, Senators. They represent America at its best” ⬇️ QT @RepValDemings: I’m proud of them. I’ll fight for them. And I call once again on the Senate to stand up for our DREAMers and the Am… https://t.co/Mte32aaEti)

ICYMI: McCarthy falsely claims FBI cleared Trump of Jan. 6 culpability   Read more here: https://t.co/tpfNhZuHpU

HAPPENING NOW ⬇️ WATCH HERE ➡️ https://t.co/QALQyf4BY1 https://t.co/w8KQG4MjaK

At a hearing earlier this month, @RepYvetteClarke cited the number of open cybersecurity positions across the private & public sectors - as well as serious the cyberthreats we face - as reasons why we need to recruit more cyber talent. Read more here: https://t.co/q1VNRfSl4x

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is predicted to soar to 200,000 U.S. daily cases.   We need people to #maskup & for more of those eligible to #GetVaccinated.  https://t.co/MQ5tuF63XT

News:@DHS warns "heightened risk" of violence ahead of 9/11 anniversary in new terrorism bulletin   @BennieGThompson called it "troubling" the nation's terrorism threat "increasingly is based on grievance-based violence & conspiracy theories”   Read here: https://t.co/fyyPbE4Z7K

NEWS: The House passed 13 bipartisan homeland security bills, including bills to: ✅Authorize a new @DHSgov grant program to bolster the cybersecurity of State + local govt networks ✅Improve the country’s cybersecurity posture ✅Enhance security for transportation infrastructure https://t.co/VxX1Bz3JiT

TODAY @ 10: Chair @RepValDemings is holding an Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Subcommittee hearing examining the @DHSgov Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office. More info ⬇️ https://t.co/8sAJzMzKKv

Ensuring our Coast Guard is diverse does not mean lowering our standards, its means we’re improving our ability to recruit and retain the nation’s best and brightest to secure our homeland. Watch Chairman @BennieGThompson and the Commandant discuss ⬇️ https://t.co/2SfxDiufGZ

Read Chairman @BennieGThompson's statement on the hearing and the Committee's oversight efforts ⬇️ https://t.co/Xdfy5D4BHT

JUNE 9: The Committee on Homeland Security will hold hearing with the CEO of @Colpipe, Joseph Blount. This is part of the Committee’s ongoing oversight of the cybersecurity of our critical infrastructure after the #ColonialPipeline ransomware attack last week. More ⬇️ https://t.co/8Te3HpdG70

WATCH: Chairman Thompson joined @TheRevAl #PoliticsNation to discuss this week’s vote on his bill to establish an independent, bipartisan commission to get the facts on how the Jan. 6 attack on our Capitol happened and propose recommendations to ensure it never happens again. https://t.co/9RNx1aJRdX

Who wants to tell him what is going on in Arizona? Or even in his own caucus meeting this morning? QT @therecount: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, hours after ousting Rep. Liz Cheney from leadership: "I don't think anybody i… https://t.co/chU4q62De8)

We applaud these moves by @SecMayoraks and the Biden Administration’s continued commitment to making combatting the grave threat of domestic terrorism a top priority. QT @DHSgov: DHS has established a new Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships #CP3 to improve our ability to combat ter… https://t.co/PAp9WbgUwE)

RT @RepBarragan: .@POTUS & @SecMayorkas have taken swift action to get migrant kids out of CBP custody, to HHS care & back to famili… https://t.co/BsdzwYXBtn

Now is not the time to take the foot off the breaks. We must listen to the scientists and doctors. The end of the pandemic is in sight if we work together. https://t.co/Wy4KAcZIZP

As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, we're recognizing nine remarkable women and incredible leaders who serve on @homelanddems: @JacksonLeeTX18, @RepSotkin, @RepYvetteClarke, @repdinatitus, @RepBonnie, @RepKathleenRice, @RepValDemings, @RepBarragan, @RepElaineLuria. https://t.co/i6q8uzaa2T

Great news. here was no emergency to declare. It wasn't just an abuse of power - it wasted billions while hurting our national security, our border communities, and our environment. https://t.co/TBAUwB39Uj

He's still a threat to national security https://t.co/PIeIdqpNue

Chairs @BennieGThomspn, @rosadelauro, @RepMaloney, @RepPeterDeFazio, @RepBonnie, @RepRoybalAllard re-introduced legislation to ensure that the @TSA frontline workforce is afforded the same worker rights and protections other Federal workers have. More ➡️ https://t.co/Tmh8LZKyeA