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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Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee Chairman @RepMichaelGuest recently traveled alongside @CBPCommissioner Scott to San Diego to see firsthand how @CBP officers and Border Patrol agents work every day to secure our borders and keep dangerous drugs like fentanyl and methamphetamine out of our communities.
@HouseGOP remains committed to ensuring @CBP has the personnel, technology, and resources needed to protect our nation.
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Malicious cyber actors are getting more sophisticated, using Artificial Intelligence to make their emails, texts, and videos appear more convincing than ever.
This morning, @CISAgov and @FBI released a joint PSA warning of a surge in phishing and smishing schemes during the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and provided tips and resources to stay secure.
Read more below:
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House Homeland GOP retweeted
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Thank you to the law enforcement heroes who put their lives on the line and eliminated the shooter.
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COSCO, a Chinese-military company and one of the world’s largest shippers, is using its vessels to conduct espionage operations near U.S. coastlines.
Select Committee Chairman @RepMoolenaar, @RepRickCrawford, and @RepCarlos sent a letter to @DHSGov Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging him to review and revoke COSCO Shipping’s privileges of receiving fewer inspections at American ports.
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Reports of potential Chinese intelligence gathering through commercial shipping near U.S. military operations raise serious concerns. Foreign adversaries cannot be allowed to exploit vulnerabilities in our maritime infrastructure.
Protecting our ports, supply chains, and national security demands constant vigilance against the CCP's threats.
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Interdicting illicit drugs before they reach our streets continues to save lives.
In August, @CBP seized hundreds of pounds of fentanyl as well as significant quantities of precursor chemicals & other narcotics. @HouseGOP will always support the tireless work of frontline federal law enforcement who keep dangerous drugs out of our communities.
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The numbers don't lie. Southwest border apprehensions have dropped 94% compared to the same period in FY2024.
Securing our borders means enforcing our laws, supporting our frontline agents & officers, and keeping our communities safe.
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Grateful for the work of federal law enforcement to identify and arrest this individual before they were able to take innocent lives.
As ISIS-inspired homegrown violent extremism, antisemitism, and other violent ideologies continue to threaten the homeland, it is essential for every level of law enforcement to have the resources, partnerships, and tools needed to share information swiftly and stay ahead of an evolving terror threat landscape.
A man accused of telling an FBI informant he wanted to attack the Mall of America during the Hmong Arts Celebration on Oct. 24 was arrested at gunpoint Tuesday during an arranged meeting to buy an AK-47-style rifle for $600, according to a federal criminal complaint filed Wednesday in St. Paul. cbsn.ws/4y7jSnY
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House Homeland GOP retweeted
This was the border under Biden. We CANNOT go back to this. Under Republican leadership, there have been ZERO releases in 16 consecutive months. Our Nation is SECURE.
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House Homeland GOP retweeted
The October 7th attacks reshaped the global terror threat landscape. As Chairman of @HomelandGOP, I remain focused on ensuring our law enforcement, intelligence, and homeland security agencies have the resources and information they need to identify evolving threats and protect the American people.
Three years ago, Hamas carried out the deadliest attack against the Jewish people since the Holocaust, taking the lives of over 1,200 innocent people, kidnapping innocent men, women, and children, including Americans, and inflicting unimaginable pain on communities in Israel and around the world.
On this anniversary, we not only remember the victims of October 7th but reaffirm our commitment to support Israel, confront antisemitism, and remain vigilant against the terrorism it inspires.
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Three years ago today, Hamas carried out the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust.
We will never forget the lives taken that day, and we continue to pray for the families who still carry that loss.
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These are critical efforts to keep Arizonans safe, which is always my top focus as Arizona's only Member on @HomelandGOP.
Federal officials are planning new Border Patrol stations in Three Points, Casa Grande, and Sonoita‑Elgin, plus new checkpoints on I‑19 and I‑8. Funded through the 2025 reconciliation law, the projects aim to modernize aging facilities and support operations against smuggling.
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Remember when, under Biden, we were told nothing could be done about the border?
Under President Trump, it's been 16 months with ZERO releases into the U.S. We now have the most secure SW border in modern American history. All it took was a strong President to make our communities safer.
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The Trump administration and @HouseGOP have remained committed to combating drug smuggling and human trafficking, enhancing law enforcement’s ability to protect public safety, and continuing @DHSgov’s historic success at our borders.
Deterrence works, and the results speak for themselves:
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House Homeland GOP retweeted
The risks posed by Chinese open-weight models are exactly why the AI race is a homeland security issue, and why American AI must lead. @scale_AI’s Max Fenkell said it best:
“It’s really important that we’re putting models out to the world that we believe have democratic values and ideals and uphold American values... It’s important that we not only match but exceed China’s intensity in diffusing our tech globally.”
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🚨@CBSNews reveals Chinese open-weight AI models like Qwen and DeepSeek censor narratives unfavorable to the CCP––and some of these models may produce purposefully vulnerable code for users when advantageous for Beijing.
This is exactly why @HomelandGOP & @ChinaSelect are continuing our investigation into the risks associated with U.S. companies using these models. cbsnews.com/news/china-ai-qw…
NEW: @HomelandGOP & @ChinaSelect are continuing our joint investigation into the security implications of Chinese open-weight AI models:
“An effective federal approach should...scrutinize U.S. companies’ reliance on PRC-developed models and strengthen the availability, security, and competitiveness of American open-weight alternatives, while applying appropriately tailored safeguards in sensitive and high-risk applications. This investigation is intended to establish the factual record necessary to inform that approach.”
Read the new letter from @RepGarbarino & @RepMoolenaar here: homeland.house.gov/2026/07/3…
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The risks posed by Chinese open-weight models are exactly why the AI race is a homeland security issue, and why American AI must lead. @scale_AI’s Max Fenkell said it best:
“It’s really important that we’re putting models out to the world that we believe have democratic values and ideals and uphold American values... It’s important that we not only match but exceed China’s intensity in diffusing our tech globally.”
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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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