dhs congressional log - 2013

Policy Congressional Report Opened Between 0110112013 and 01131/2013

Line# WF # Receive Date Congressman Name Subject of Request

1 971753 1/29/2013 Senator Lamar Alexander Department of State referral.

2 971774 1/29/2013 Senator Lamar Alexander Department of State referral.

3 969975 1/10/2013 Congressman Jaime Herrera Beutler Re an 1-601-waiver.

4 969629 1/4/2013 Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis Form 1-485

5 970107 1/10/2013

Senator Roy Blunt Father is trying to get bis family into the United States

6 971432 1/23/2013 Senator Roy Blunt Form l-290B case

7 969795 117/2013

Congressman Charles W. Boustany Re a penalty period that can be waived on a departure bond.

8 969879 Senator Sherrod Brown Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the

1/9/2013 pending finalization of this employment with the Federal Protective Service.

9 970982 Senator Sherrod Brown Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding 1/15/2013 termination after she failed her Standard Operating

Test three times.

10 971621 1125/2013 Congressman LarTy Bucshon Re an I-140 petition.

11 969636 114/2013 Senator Maria Cantwell Wife filing for her husband Form I-601

12 970399 Congressman Shelley Moore Capito Writes on behalf of her constituent regarding the

1/15/2013 constituent's benefits as a contract security guard through Federal Protective Services.

13 970789 Congressman Shelley Moore Capito Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding changes to

1/15/2013 his health insurance plan.

14 969369 Senator Benjamin L. Cardin Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the lack of

12/31/2012 food options offered in the new departure gates in the Munich Airport.

15 971107 Senator Benjamin L. Cardin Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding his 1/18/2013 belief that he is being discriminated against by his

supervisor.

16 970857 1/16/2013 Congressman Mark E. Carter Not completed

17 970808 1115/2013 Congressman Maria Raquel S. Carvalho Not completed

18 969840 Senator Robert P. Casey Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting a terrorist

1/8/2013 charge be expunged from record.

19 969482 1/3/2013 Congressman Donna M. Christensen Father files for 4 children Form 1-130

20 971019 1117/2013 Congressman Judy Chu Re status of 1-485 cases.

21 969772 117/2013 Congressman Yvette D. Clarke Re an I-l 29F immigrant visa.

22 971878 l/30/2013

Congressman Jim Cooper Constituent is seeking help with his 1-730 case.

23 970832 Senator John Cornyu l{bl(61 Is trying to have bis daughter-in-law

1116/2013 and her three cltildren to immigration to U.S. , currently residing in Doha (Qatar). ( British citizens)

24 971959 Congressman Tom Cotton Re: Questions concerning the new regulations

1/30/2013 imposed upon the participants of the H2A program.

25 970885 111612013

Congressman Rick Crawford Arkansas Regional Economic Development Center (AREDC)

26 969533 l/3/2013

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings 'Wife writing for husband to clarify difficulties

27 970187 l/1 l/2013 Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Re status of an 1-485 application.

28 971645 l /25/20 13 Congressman Steve Daines Re an l-485 application.

29 96984 1 1/8/20 13

Congressman Rosa L. DeLauro Writes on behalf of constituent selling a new security system.

30 971728 1/29/2013 Congressman Jeff Denham Re an FDNS/l-751 case.

31 970891 Congressman Theodore E. Deutch Urges FEMA to thoroughly review appeal for

l/ 16/2013 assistance from Broward County that was denied.

32 969644 1/4/20 13 Congressman Jeff Duncan Constituent filing for beneficiary

33 97l867 Congressman William Enyart Writes on behalf of constituentsl(b)(6) I 1/30/20 13 and 1(bJ(6l r garding immigration

issues

34 971119 1118/2013

Congressman Blake Farenthold Husband trying to get wife into Lbe United States before he has surgery

35 969833 Senator Dianne Feinstein Writes on behalf of constituent regarding concerns l/812013 with the solicitation and terms of an upcoming

contract. •,

36 97079 1 Senator Dianne Feinstein Writes regatding international students wanting to

1/15/2013 enter the country for flight school and requests assistance in expeclitjng the process after their site inspection was perfonned in March 2012.

37 970839 1116/2013 Senator Dianne Fei'nstejn Wife's case pending deportment

38 969634 1/4/2013

Congressman J. Randy Forbes Wife tryjog to provide documents for her husband

39 971 150 1/18/2013

Congressman J. Randy Forbes Fiancee wants to get fiance here to the United States

40 969910 Congressman Trenl Franks Writes on behalf of constituent l(b)l61 I l/8/2013 who was detained by CBP at West Palm Beach

Airport.

4 1 970149 Congressman Joe Garcia

1./1 L/2013 Requests CBP dedicate greater resources to. expedile passenger processing at Mfami International Airport.

42 969842 Congressman Chris Gibson Writes on behalf of a constituent seeking a biweekly

1/8/2013 pay cap waiver for working the Republican and Democratic conventions.

43 969492 1/3/2013

Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand Requests USCIS hold Form 1-485 and Form 1-1 30 in abeyance (DOMA).

44 971167 Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand Write regarding the Defense of Man-iage Act

1/18/2013 (DOMA) and marriage-based immigration petitions.

45 969450 Senator Charles E. Grassley Write regarding the ICE arrest of Luis Abrahan

12/20/2012 Sanchez Zavaleta, an unpaid intern in the office of Senator Menendez.

46 969809 Senator Charles E. Grassley Request a response to questions regarding the arrest

1/8/2013 of Luis Abrahan Sanchez Zavaleta.

47 969513 Congressman Tim Griffin Request to reconsider expediting 1-924 application for EB-5 Regional Center status by the Regional

1/3/2013 Economic Development & Investment Group (REDIG) and Arkansas Regional Economic Development Center (AREDC).

48 970843 1116/2013 Congressman Morgan Griffith Form I-129f for Petioner

49 969690 Congressman Raul M. Grijalva Expresses support for comprehesive immigration reform and suggests it include an increase in CBP

117/2013 personnel, improved port of entry infrastructure, and protection against racial profiling.

50 971690 Congressman Raul M. Grijalva Requests assistance on behalf of his constituent, who

1/25/2013 requests why his security clearance was revoked.

51 969843 Congressman Alcee L. Hastings W1ites on behalf of constituent requesting FEMA to

1/8/2013 restore her reputation.

52 971864 Senator Martin Heinrich Requested to retake tests for naturalization,

1/30/2013 constituent wants final results included

53 969569 1/4/2013

Congressman Chris Van Hollen Writes on behalf of constituent regarding I-130 petition. (DOMA case)

54 971752 Congressman Chris Van Hollen (b)(6) ~uggest that the Federal Goverment offer a

1/29/2013 combined process for applying for a pasport and naturalization at the same time.

55 971972 Congressman Jared Huffman (b)t6) as received an EB-5 visa for his

1/31/2013 business in Hawaii, and now want to know if he can use it for one in California? Also, would like to know the stams and potential timig of this visa application.

56 971746 Congressman Steve lsrae] W1ites to request that FEMA allocate Hurricane

1/29/2013 Sandy funds for co-ops in New York

57 971873 Congressman Darrell Issa Writes for more infonnation regarding the delay in

1/30/2013 an-esting intern Luis Abraham Sanchez Zavaleta.

58 969469 Senator Ron Johnson Request information regarding the investigation of 12/20/20 12 the U.S. Secret Service incident ]n Cartagena,

Colombia.

59 971880 Congressman Walter B. Jones Writes on behalf of constituent who requests that

1/30/2013 spouse citizenship is taken because of fear of safety.

60 971095 Congressman William R. Keating Writes on behalf of his constituent who would like to 1118/2013 continue to work until his 60th birthday as a

Deportation Officer.

61 971390 1/23/2013

Congressman William R. Keating Constituent filed for his wife and daughter

62 969836 Senator John F. Kerry Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting

1/8/2013 information under the Freedom of Information Act.

63 969871 Senator John F. Kerry Writes on behalf of constituent regarding his pending

118/2013 1-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence

64 970892 1116/2013 Senator John F. Kerry Re an 1-612 waiver.

65 971631 1/25/2013 Senator John F. Kerry Re status on several 1-730 cases.

66 969489 1/3/2013

Congressman Jack Kingston Moth.er moving to Jive near her son and daughter in law

67 969368 Senator Amy Klobuchar Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding

12/31/2012 frustrations with long lines al a TSA checkpoint, causing him to mjss his connecting fljght.

68 969844 Senator Amy Klobuchar Writes on behalf of constituent l<bl(6J r eCYardillCY i::" 0

l/8/'2013 bis recent notice of failure to re-certify and proposal removal.

69 971492 Senator Amy Klobuchar 'Writes on behalf of a constituent regarrung his

l/24/2013 frustrations with an audit conducted by DHS.

70 971494 Senator Amy Klobuchar Writes regarding TSA denying hjm the right to board

1./24/2013 a flight because he was a security risk.

71 969393 12/31/2012

Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich Thanks the Secretary for her work in service of the American people.

72 969631 Senator Mary L. Landrieu As Chairwoman of Senate Appropriations

1111/2013 Subcommittee on Homeland Security, requests USCIS provide information on transition adoption cases in Guatemala as needed.

73 970148 Senator Mary L. Landrieu As Chairwoman of Senate Appropriations

1110/2013 Subcommittee on Homeland Security, requests USCIS provide information on Russian adoption cases.

74 969480 Congressman Sheila Jackson Lee Constituent was brought in United States, he wants to

1/3/2013 stay, asking for Request for Consideration of Prosecutorial Discretion

75 971792 Senator Carl Levin Writes in support of the inclusion of bicycle and

1129/2013 pedestrian access on the New International Trade Crossing Bridge between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario.

76 970263 1114/2013 Congressman Sander M. Levin Mother trying to get her son a correct diagnosis here

in the United States

77 971962 1/30/2013 Congressman Jean Ligocki Not completed

78 971963 1/30/2013 Congressman Sam Lubner Not completed

79 970901 Congressman Ben Lujan Writes to express appreciation for working with the

1/16/2013 Secretary regarding the implementation of REAL ID in New Mexico.

80 971016 Congressman Carolyn B. Maloney Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding a $300 1/17/2013 fine for not declaring food at Newark International

Airport.

81 969773 1/7/2013

Congressman Carolyn McCarthy Constituent sent a copy of his Form 1-485

82 972029 Congressman Michael Mccaul Request that the Adminstration's budget enable the

1/31/2013 Department to assume responsibility for the Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS).

83 971711 1/28/2013 Senator Mitch McConnell Re status of an 1-601 waiver.

84 971127 Congressman Gloria McLeod Grandmother has any options with regard to fixing

1/18/2013 her granddaugther's citizenship's status

85 971721 1/29/2013 Congressman Grace Meng Re status on an 1-730 petition.

86 971088 1/18/2013 Congressman John L. Mica Re: An H-lB case.

87 971207 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Requests specific information on the impact that

1/22/2013 sequester will have on Depa1tment operations, employees, contractors, and local economies.

88 971702 Congressman Gary G. Miller The Institute for Fair Elections is attempting to

1/28/2013 f gather statistics related to the number of persons seeking citizenship, who were declined due to having voted prior to becoming a citizen.

89 971488 Senator Jerry Moran Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding the

1/24/2013 application process for hazmat certifications of a commercial drivers' license.

90 969466 1/3/2013 Senator Bill Nelson Appeal with officer

91 970795 1/16/2013 Senator Bill Nelson Re a pending I-601 waiver.

92 970886 1/16/2013 Senator Bill Nelson Re an I-360 case.

93 971493 Senator Bill Nelson Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding the

1/24/2013 requirements to fly as an Air Marshal.

94 970993 Con<:rressman Nelson Peacock 0 USCIS REPORT TO CONGRESS - Characteristics of H-lB Specialty Occupation Workers FY2010

8/3/2011 Annual Report (October 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010)

95 970994 Congressman Nelson Peacock USCIS REPORT TO CONGRESS - Report on H-lB

8/3/2011 Petitions FY2010 Annual Report (October 1, 2009 -September 30, 2010)

96 970995 Congressman Nelson Peacock USCIS REPORT TO CONGRESS - Report on Certain Applications for Naturalization Pending

8/1/2011 Longer Than One Year as of December 2009 and December 2010

97 971008 Congressman Nelson Peacock USCIS REPORT TO CONGRESS - Report on Adjustments of Status Granted Under Section 13 of

7/29/2011 the Act of September 11, 1957 (October 1, 2010 to October 31, 2010)


7/29/2011 the Act of September 11, 1957 (November 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010)


7/29/2011 the Act of September 11, 1957 (January 1, 201 1 to January 31, 2011)


8/3/2011 the Act of September 11, 1957 (February 1, 2011 to February 28, 2011)

101 971013 Congressman Nelson Peacock USCIS REPORT TO CONGRESS - Report on Adjustments of Status Granted under Section 13 of

8/3/2011 the Act of September 11, 1957 (December 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010)

l02 970997 Congressman Nelson Peacock USCIS REPORT TO CONGRESS - Report on

8/25/2011 Adjustments of Status Granted Undet Section 13 of the Act of September 11. 1957 (Mid-1999 through September 2010)

103 971086 Congressman Nelson Peacock GA0-12-25C, CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL,

12/9/2011 RADIOLOGICAL, AND NUCLEAR RISK ASSESSMENTS: DHS Should Establish More Specific Guidance for Their Use

104 971108 Congressman Nelson Peacock GAO-l l-883T, MARITIME SECURITY: Progress

12/9/2011 Made, but Further Actionsl Needed to Secure the MarWme Energy Supply

105 969838 Congressman Steve Pearce Writes on behalf of his constituent, regarding his 1/8/2013 constituent's background check and clearance with

PLETC.

106 970190 Congressman Steve Pearce 1/ 11/2013

Rel(b1(6J ho need help in returning to the U.S. She has a green card issue. (1-130).

107 971938 L/30/2013 Congressman Thomas Petri Constujtent Jjves in Thailand

108 971679 l/28/2013

Congressman Pedro Pierluisi Re a request for a reconsideration of her denied waiver. (I-601 ).

109 971653 1/2512013 Congressman Robert Pittenger Re an I-730 case.

110 970831 1116/2013 Congressman Ted Poe Re an I-601 waiver.

111 969955 Congressman Bill Posey Requests an itemized breakdown of the projects

119/2013 funded by Hurricane Sandy relief.

11 2 970833 1116/2013 Congressman Jim Renacci Fiancee filed Fonn l-129F for fiance

11 3 971669 Senator Pat Robe1ts Re l\b}(6J I concerning her son, who is in 1125/2013

jail in Edgefield , South Carolina.

ll4 971308 Congressman Harold Rogers Request candidates for the Professional Development

1/22/2013 Program in the House Appropriations Committee's Surveys and Investigations Division.

115 971646 Congressman Timothy Ryan Rellb)(6l lin seeking assistance in

1125/201 3 getting his US citizenship, (N-400).

116 969371 Congressman Gregorio Sablan Requests status of EB-5 Regional Center application

1/2/2013 submitted by Marianas Investment Company, LLC, subsidiary of Tan HoJdjngs Corporation

117 971626 Senator Charles E. Schumer Supports application submitted by the Hagaman

1/25/2013 Voiuhteer Fire Department for funding under the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant program.

118 971913 1/30/2013 Congressman Austin Scott Re an N-565 case.

119 969462 l/312013 Congressman David Scott Status of the case

120 971810 l/29/201 3 Congressman Terri Sewell Work Permit

121 969405 112/2013

Senator Jeanne Shaheen Writes in support of the Claremont, NH Fire Department's application for a grant

122 970308 1/14/2013 Congressman Brad Sherman Re status on an l-290B case.

123 970262 1/14/2013 Congressman Brad Sherman None

124 969370 1/2/2013 Congressman Bill Shuster Re status of an 1-601 waiver.

125 971102 1/18/2013

Congressman Michael K. Simpson Constituent wants servce in the US service as citizen

126 970876 1116/2013 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson U visa Nonimmigrant status application

127 971092 1118/2013

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Constituent is trying to get his fiancee into the United States

128 971619 1125/2013 Congressman Nydia M. Velazquez Re status of an 1-485 application.

129 969436 1/3/2013 Congressman Peter J. Visclosky Re status of an 1-130 petition.

130 969748 l/7/201 3 Congressman Peter J . Visclosky Adjustment of Status

131 970247 111112013 Senator Mark R. Warner Re an I-730 Refugee case.

132 970260 1114/2013

Senator Mark R. Warner Constituent is checking the status of case.

l33 971448 1/23/20 13

Senator Mark K Warner Son seeking to get his mother classified as United States citizen

134 971609 11251201 3

Senator Mark R . Warner Constituents l(bHt3l tequesting status of I-140 and 1-485

135 971027 Congressman Hemy Waxman Writes regarding hi s constituent's claims that he was

1117/2013 treated m1fairly by CBP's academy.

J36 971304 1/22/2013 Congressman Daniel Webster Re a pending l-2908 appeaJ.

137 971683 1/28/2013 Congressman Joe Wilson Re a fee waiver. Fonn I-912).

138 970092 Congressman Frank R. Wolf Writes to members of the Committee 011 Foreign

1/10/2013 Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to express concern with an acquisition of a Chinese firm.

139 970073 1/10/2013 Congressman Frank R. Wolf Re EOIR 29 case (Notice of Appeal).

140 971077 Congressman Frank R. Wolf Writes on behalf of a constituent disputing a bill for

1/18/2013 an erroneous cash reward.

141 969973 l/9/2013

Congressman Steve Womack W1ites in suppot of renewi ng the 287(g) task force agreements.

142 970099 Rep. Barber writes on behalf of his constituent,j<blf6) (t1l(6) ho contends he has been harassed

1/812013 multiple ti.mes while traveling through a Border Patrol checkpoint.

143 97 1942 1/30/2013

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Policy Congressional Report Opened Between 02/01/2013 and 02/28/2013

Receive Date Congressman Name Subject of Request

Congressman Ron Barber Writes on behalf of a constituent who is seeking

2/25/2013 clarification as to what the proper procedures and regulations are for the importation of prescription drugs for personal use from Mexico.

Congressman Diane Black Complains that the Department is using the pending

2/27/2013 sequester as a justification to further the Administration's goal of granting backdoor amnesty to the nation's illegal immigrant population.

317/2013 Congressman Rafael Borras Quarterly High Dollar Overpayments Report-October to

December 2012

Congressman Rafael Borras DHS's Use of Federally Funded Research and

317/2013 Development Centers (FFRDCs) Fiscal Years (FYs) 2010 2012 Report

Congressman Rafael Borras Response from DHS Secretary to SAC-HS Chairman

2/26/2013 Mary Landrieu's request for a letter on the impacts of sequestration to International Trade

6 973944 Senator Sherrod Brown Writes on behalf of a constituents regarding security

2/22/2013 procedures at their workplace.

7 972126 2/1/2013 Congressman E1ic Cantor Re the process of an I-130.

8 972664 Congressman Eric Cantor Write on behalf of constituent who complains that his

2/6/20 13 grand-daughter, l<b)(6J ~ew to Dulles Airport. DC and was detained and not allowed to make a phone call or eat for 5 hours.

9 972813 2/8/2013

Senator Thomas R. Carper Writes to request a detail extension for an employee through December 2013.

10 973210 2/13/2013

Senator Thomas R. Carper DHS Improper Payments El.imination and Recovery Acr

11 972783 217/2013

Senator Saxby Chambliss W1ites regarding an Agent who took her badge.

12 973806 2/21/2013

Senator Tom A. Coburn Writes to inquire about the impact of sequestration on the Department.

13 973930 Senator Susan M. Co1lins Write on behalf of a constituent regarding the

2/22/201} constituent's job application stams.

l4 974282 Senator Susan M. Collins Writes on behalf of constituents regarding the trearmenl

2/28/2013 of current certifications under the new FPS guidelines.

15 972895 Congressman Gerry Connolly Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding her promotion

2/8/2013 issues within the federal government.

16 974306 Congressman Gerry Connolly Writes on be-half of constituent l(o){GJ I 2/28/2013 concerning a complaint filed with OIG.

17 973996 Senator John Comyn Writes on behalf of constituent requesting information

2/25/2013 about why he was fired.

18 973385 Congressman Joe Courtney Writes on behalf of j(b)(6J recommending him

2/15/2013 for the position of Assistanl Secretary for Communications.

19 972161 211/2013

Senator Michael D. Crapo llb)l6) ~·egarding his wife visa.

Writes on behalf of a constituent who believes he is on a 20 972506 Congt'essman Jeff Duncan 2/6/201 3

federal watch list.

2 1 974363 2/28120 13 Senator Rjchard J . Durbin Letter attached

22 973830 Congressman Sam Farr Writes on be-half of constituent lfbl<GJ I for

2/2712013 assjstance with Fl-visa.

23 972530 Senator Dianne Feinstein Writes on behalf of a constituent who requests to use

2/6/2013 wine during reUgious ceremonies. in federal prisons.

24 972979 Senator Jeff Flake Requests information related to Border Patrol 2/12/2013 apprehensions along the Tucson Sector and on Ladd

Ranch.

25 974272 Congressman Trent Franks Writes with concerns regarding Electromagnetic Pulse

2/28/2013 and the steps of action that must be taken in order to

prevent such an event.

26 973032 Congressman David Gibbons Requests a designated point of contact within five days in

2/12/2013 regard to obtaining data about the reprograming of appropriated funds.

27 974379 Congressman David Gibbons Wtites to request a point of contact within the

2/28/20 13 Department to inquire about the plan for disaster recovery after HwTicane Sandy and the Hun"icane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force.

28 974274 Congressman Robert W. Goodlatte Request information regarding the release of illegal and

2/28/2013 criminal aliens due to the sequestration, as well as other impacts of the budget cuts.

29 973552 Senator Charles E. Grassley Writes on behalf of a constituent who requests a guest

2/19/2013 speaker regarding Cyber Security.

30 973779 2/21/2013

Congressman Chris Van Hollen Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding a pending EEO case.

31 974076 2/26/2013

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer Writes on behalf of constituent regarding reports of spouse immigration fraud.

32 973639 Congressman Jared Huffman Writes on behalf of constituent to request status update

2/20/2013 for her husbands immigration case.

33 973535 Senator Johnny Isakson Writes on behalf of a constituent who needs requests help

2/19/2013 to obtain his security clearance.

34 972121 211/2013

Congressman Lynn Jenkins Department of State refe1rnl, regarding the process of an I 864.

35 972875 Congressman Walter B. Jones Writes on behalf of his constituent who requests to re-

2/8/2013 open his application with TSA.

36 972240

37 972590

38 973933

39 973287

40 972878

4 1 972678

2/4/2013 Congressman William R. Keating

Senator John F. Kerry 2/6/2013

Cornrressman Dale E. Kildee 0

2/22/2013

Congressman Peter T. King

2/14/2013

Congressman Jack Kingston 2/8/2013

Senator Mark Kirk 2/6/201 3

Administrative appeals case

Writes on behalf of a constituent req uesting a meeting regariling a proposal for a more secure internet.

Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding an incident at Bishop International Airport in flint, MI.

Requests CFIUS investigation of the transaction that calls for building a Fertilizer plant in Indiana by Midwest Company.

Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding an uhpaid bill from a contractor ofFLETC.

Writes on behalf of constituent,._l<b-)(_6l ____ lwh.o is inquiring about employment with TSA.

42 972761

43 972785

44 972893

45 972982

46 973752

47 972129

Senator Amy Klobuchar

2/7/2013


2/7/2013

Senator Arny Klobuchar 2/8/2013


2/12/2013

Senator Mary L. Landrieu 2/20/2013

Senator Patrick J. Leahy

2/1/2013

Writes 011 behalf of her constituent who is having troubles obtaining a clearance in order to work at the stores in an airport.

Writes on behalf of constituent. l{b){B} I wbo was not allowed to board a plane to the Uniced States.

Writes on behalf of constituent, J(b)(6l lwho is complaining that he always detained at the airport.

Writes on behalf of constituent requesting assistance with husband's arrival as a refugee that was previously cancelled.

Writes in support of the Integrated Cybers.ecurity Education Communities (ICBC) project.

Requests information regarding the full-body x-ray scanners that were recently pulled from airports and their cost to taxpayers.

48 973117 Senator Patrick J. Leahy Write with concerns regarding ongoing disaster recovery

2113/2013 from Hurricane Irene in Vermont.

49 972215 2/4/2013

Congressman Sander M. Levin Expedite request of an humanitarian parole 2 cases. (I-730)

50 973501 Congressman John Lewis Writes regarding a constituent who claims he is being

2/19/2013 harrassed and was downgraded for being a gay male by a superior within USCIS.

51 972571 Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer Writes on behalf of constituent requesting to review

21612013 customers request to receive a new password to utilize the E-verify program.

52 972138 Congressman Carolyn B. Maloney Congratulates the Secretary on her tenure as Secretary of

2/1/2013 Homeland Security and emphasizes the impo1tance of the use of high risk funding for fighting threats to the nation.

53 974028

54 973537

55 973571

56 974100

57 973772

58 974210

Congressman Carolyn B. Maloney 2/25/2013

Senator John McCain 2/19/2013

Senator John McCain 2/19/2013

Senator John McCain

2/26/2013

Congressman Michael Mccaul 2/21/2013

Congressman Michael McCaul 2/27/2013

Writes on behalf of constituent._l(b_ll_6l ______ lwho requests immigration assistance.

Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding why be is always subjected to secondary screenings.

Writes on behalf of constituent 1._(b_H_0l ___ _.~ho writes with concerns with cyber security.

Requests a detailee from the Department to the mino1ity staff of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs.

Rep. McCaul expresses concerns aboul DHS' ability to pass a clean financial audits.

Writes with concern about the recent ICE annoucement to release a large number of detained persons.

59 972733 217/2013

Senator Mitch McConnell Constituent is trying to change L-2 to L-1 status

60 972090 211/2013 Congressman Grace Meng Re: Several I-730 petitions.

61 972852 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his complaint

2/8/2013 of being passed over for promotions.

62 974218 2/27/2013

Congressman Beto O'Rourke Writes regarding sequestration and its impact on CBP officers.

63 974030 Congressman Steven Palazzo Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding an error with

2/25/2013 his Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card appl ication.

64 974299 Congressman Ted Poe Writes with concerns regarding the release of hundreds of

2/28/2013 detainees from ICE custody.

65 972139 211/2013 Congressman David E. Price Re: Form 1-687 forl(b)(Bl I

66 972573 Congressman Torn Price Writes on behalf of constituent regarding a hostile work

2/6/2013 environment within the ICE Georgia office.

67 974022 Congressman Nick J. Rahall W1ites on behalf of constin1entJ(b)(6) Wbo expresses

2/25/2013 concern about Government agencies buying ammo and guns.

68 973146 Senator Pat Roberts Address concerns regardin.g timing of the construction

2/13/2013 contract for National Bio and Agro-defense Facility (NBAF) Central Utilities Plant (CUP).

69 972149 2/112013

Congressman Dennis Ross Writes oo behalf of his constituent requesting information about a hearing.

70 974301 2/28/2013

Congressman Timothy Ryan Writes on behalf of constituent requesting two metal detectors.

71 972171 Congressman Jan.ice D. Schakowsky Writes on behalf of constin1ent l(b)(6J ~nd

2/1/2013 l<b)(6l ~ho are stopped by O'Hare International Airport each time they arrive home after travelfog abroad.

72 972281 Senator Charles E. Schwner Writes to support the Newark Valley Fire Department

2/4/2013 request for funding under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program

73 972707 Senator Charles E. Schumer Writes in support of the application submitted by the

217/2013 Cobleskill Fire Department for fundjng under the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program.

74 972750 Senator Charles E. Schumer Writes in support of the application submitted by the

2/7/2013 Torah Community Network for funding under FEMA's Fire Prevention and Safety Program

75 974219 Senator Charles E. Schumer Supports application submi tted by the Niagara Engine

2/27/2013 Company No. 6 for funding under the Fire Prevention Safety Program.

76 974220 Senator Charles E. Schumer Suppons application submitted by the City of Niagara

2/2712013 Falls Fire Department for funding under the Fire Prevention and Safety Program.

77 972094 2/1/2013

Congressman David Scott Re l{b)(6J ~replacement of her naturalization documents. ('f'l-5()5 .

78 973641 Congressman David Scott Writes on behalf of his constituent who i-equests

2/20/2013 reconsideration on the issuance of his SIDA badge.

79 972922 Congressman Bill Shuster Request for financial and project information on

2111/2013 Hurricane Sandy disaster assistance funding.

80 973631 2/12/2013 Congressman Silvja Applicant writi ng regarding a complaint.

81 973998 2/25/2013

Congressman Steve Southerland Writes on behalf of constituent with concerns about the REAL ID Act.

82 974279 Congressman Steve Southerland Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his grievance

2/28/2013 appeal with USSS.

83 972147 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Writes to request information regarding the potential

2/112013 impact of sequestration on the Department and its ability to continue all necessary missions.

84 972652 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson fuguiring into the employment status of1ib)<6)

2/6/1013 (b)(6) rind would like detailed iof om1atio11 on his lists questions.

85 973770

86 973164

87 972577

88 973635

89 973009

90 972507

91 973999

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson 2/21/2013

Senator Tom UdalJ

211 3/2013

Senator David Vitter

2/6/2013

Senator Mark R. W am er 2/20/2013

Congressman Henry Waxman 2/1 212013

Congressman Frank R. Wolf

2/6/2013

Congressman Frank R. Wolf 2/2512013

Writes regarding l<bJ<51 !retirement with suggestions of what USSS's priorities should be in the future.

Writes to request the Department assume full responsibility for the Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS).

Writes on behalf of constituent to request a meeting with the Department regarding their company, Tube Pump Systems of West Monroe.

Writes on bebaJf of constituent who addresses concern about pension offsets.

Writes 0 11 behalf of his constituent regarding problems the constituent faces with secondary inspections.

Writes recrarding refusal of NPPD management staff to 0 ~

process award post policy of retired service badge which was authorized.

Writes on behalf of a constituent who asks why DHS was purchasing assault rifles.

Line # WF # Receive Date Congressman Name Subject of Request

4/4/2004 Write on behalf of constituent regarding DHS contractor Northrop Grumman.

4/4/2013

Requests that the President consider waiving the requirements of the Jones Act for tankers shipping refined petroleum products to the northeast and mid-atlantic states.

4/18/2013Writes on behalf of constituent regarding Homeland Security guidelines concerning his birth name on official documents.

4/15/2013

Request further information/discovery as to why the Portland, OR metro area's MSA ranking fell this year along with 2013 funding alllocation to the UASI program.

4/12/2013Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his complaint of not being able to fly internationally because his name has been placed on the "No Fly List."

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5 978348 Senator Barbara Boxer

978484 Congressman Earl Blumenauer

3 978766 Congressman Lou Barletta

2 977705 Congressman Robert E. Andrews

1 979075 Congressman Wayne Allard

4/12/2013

Writes in support of two pending grant applications. One being the Assistance of Firefighters (AFG) and the other Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program.

4/12/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his employment status with the Federal Protective Service.

4/8/2013Thanks the Deputy Secretary for her testimony at the hearing "The Department of Homeland Security at 10 Years: A Progress Report on Management".

4/29/2013 Request briefings and documents from the Department related to the attack at the Boston Marathon.

4/19/2013 Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding his son's status on the Department's "Watch List."

4/12/2013 Follows up with questions regarding the Department's procurement of ammunition and firearms.

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8

11 978403 Senator Tom A. Coburn

978925 Congressman Joaquin Castro

9 979787 Senator Thomas R. Carper

977905 Senator Thomas R. Carper

7 978344 Senator Maria Cantwell

978356 Congressman Corrine Brown

4/16/2013 Writes with concerns regarding CBP's unmanned aircraft system program.

4/5/2013Writes on behalf of constituent who requests assistance regarding being contracted to complete work and hasn't been paid yet.

4/3/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent whose security clearance was denied.

4/4/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent complaining of an incident he encountered with HSI.

4/10/2013Requests information regarding the Department's goals and objectives concerning the implementation of the GPRA Modernization Act.

4/24/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent, who was fired because of his disability.

4/19/2013Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting information as to why two girls on a vacation visa were not allowed to enter the US, and no adults were contacted.

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15

18 978921 Congressman Steve Daines

979246 Congressman Henry Cuellar

16 978131 Congressman Henry Cuellar

977524 Congressman Kevin Cramer

14 977461 Senator William Cowan

13 977761 Senator Susan M. Collins


(b) (6)

4/19/2013Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting a FOIA form to obtain information required for him to receive a driver's license.

4/24/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who complains that she is excessively questioned every time she travels.

4/24/2013Writes on behalf of constiuent

who requests an explaination as to why his name appears on the No Fly List.

4/29/2013

Writes regarding the report "The Buck Stops here: Improving U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Practices" which provides recommendations for Congress and the Administration to beter combat money laundering in the U.S. and abroad.

4/8/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent regarding the recent appropriation of weapons by the Department.

4/11/2013Writes to express support of NYPR radio station receiving funds from FEMA to repair transmitter that sustain damages during Hurricane Sandy.

24

20

978240 Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen

23 977906 Senator Jeff Flake

22 979809 Senator Dianne Feinstein


979305 Congressman Sam Farr

19 978902 Congressman Ted Deutch

(b) (6)

4/26/2013Writes to thank the Secretary for answering his question at the recent Senate Appropriations Subcomittee meeting.

4/24/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent seeking aid in obtaining his retirement due to disability.

4/17/2013Writes on behalf of his constituent who requests an interview for a job as an Emergency Management Specialist.

4/10/2013Requests gender related data on H-1B Program and asks the Department to ensure program works in support of women in STEM fields.

4/23/2013Writes with questions regarding Abdul Rahman Ali Alharbi and Tarmerlan Tsarnaev in regards to their visas.

4/19/2013Writes to gain clarity on statements made during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the arrest of an Zavaleta.

4/29/2013 Requests information regarding how the Department complies with the Small Business Act.

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26

31 979726 Congressman Sam Graves

979156 Senator Charles E. Grassley

29 979128 Senator Charles E. Grassley

978105 Senator Charles E. Grassley

27 978719 Congressman Robert W. Goodlatte

979314 Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand

25 979573 Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen

4/29/2013 Writes in support for CBP inspection personnel at the William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas.

4/8/2013 Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding the recent purchase of agent uniforms during sequestration.

4/9/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent with concerns regarding the safety of the park and ride system.

4/19/2013 Writes in opposition to building for-profit immigration detention centers.

4/12/2013Urges the Secretary to reverse the Administrator's decision and override the policy allowing knives on airplanes.

4/26/2013Writes to express opposition to the Department's plans to open a CBP preclearance facility at the Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.

4/26/2013Write in opposition of a conducting a study to see whether fees should be assessed on passengers and pedestrians crossing in the U.S. at land crossings.

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33

38 979585 Congressman Brian Higgins

979559 Congressman Colleen Hanabusa

36 978385 Congressman Janice Hahn

978959 Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez

34 977985 Congressman Morgan Griffith

977937 Congressman Tim Griffin

32 979666 Congressman Al Green

4/29/2013Write in opposition of a conducting a study to see whether fees should be assessed on passengers and pedestrians crossing in the U.S. at land crossings.

4/24/2013

Writes to request a detailed explanation of why the Las Vegas Urban Area (LUVA) Relative Risk Profile ranking has dropped from 30 to 33 affecting UASI funding.

4/17/2013

Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting information about why he was denied access to work in the Rutgers Building in Atlanta for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

4/26/2013 Writes to request the expeditious processing of H-2B nonimmigrant visa program applications.

4/26/2013

Writes to support a recent request made by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for a no-cost six-month extension on it's FY2010 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant funds.

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40

43 979553 Congressman Joseph Kennedy

979549 Congressman Walter B. Jones

41 978637 Senator Johnny Isakson

979254 Congressman Steven Horsford

39 979752 Congressman Brian Higgins

4/5/2013Writes on behalf of constituent regarding issues he has encountered on numerous occasions when coming back into the country from abroad.

4/24/2013Requests information regarding the Department's procurement of ammunition, weapons, and armored vehicles.

4/29/2013

Write to express concern with the legislative proposal included in the Department's Fiscal Year 2014 budget request to study the feasibility of establishing a land border crossing fee

4/10/2013 Requests a briefing about the procurement of ammunition by DHS.

4/3/2013Requests information regarding the Department's progress towards the small business contracting goal after reduced spending under sequestration.

4/15/2013Writes on behalf of constituent , his wife,

regarding their request for Deferred Action Status/Prosecutorial Discretion.

44

49 978515 Congressman John B. Larson

48 977371 Senator Mary L. Landrieu

47 978156 Congressman Leonard Lance

46 979790 Senator Amy Klobuchar

45 979330 Congressman John Kline

977915 Congressman Dale E. Kildee

(b) (6)(b) (6)

4/15/2013 Expresses concerns over airliner vulnerabilities to software hacking.

4/4/2013

Write to support the implementation of the cross border passenger rail preclearance facility in Montreal to improve and expand cross-border passenger rail travel between the U.S. and Canada.

4/23/2013 Writes regarding immigration issues with a constituent.

4/12/2013

Expresses concern over the Department's request for personal information from the State of Missouri and requests information regarding Missouri's REAL ID compliance.

4/4/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent, , who requests security at Stewart Mountain Dam.

4/26/2013 Request information on the release of immigrant detainees as a result of sequestration.

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55 978369 Senator John McCain


978329 Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer

52 979205 Senator Carl Levin

51 977620 Senator Patrick J. Leahy

50 978433 Senator Frank R. Lautenberg

(b) (6)

4/26/2013 Writes with questions concerning the Joint Field Command (JFC) organization in Tucson.

4/2/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent regarding a contractor's holiday pay.

4/5/2013Writes regarding the effectivness of keeping illegal immigrants, drug smugglers, and potential terrorists out of our country given the investment to border security.

4/12/2013 Requests the Department to provide a detailee from TSA to serve on the Committee on Homeland Security.

4/18/2013Request information on the Department's decision to provide the CBP preclearance operations to the United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi International Airport.

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978834 Congressman Michael McCaul

59 978402 Congressman Michael McCaul


57 977246 Senator Claire McCaskill

979551 Senator John McCain

4/19/2013

Write regarding media reports which indicate the person of interest in the terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon is currently scheduled for immediate deportation to Saudi Arabia.

4/19/2013Requests a classified briefing regarding the original person of interest in the terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon.

4/26/2013 Request all information pertaining to one of the terrorists responsible for the attack in Boston.

4/29/2013 Write regarding an investigation into the Boston Marathon Bombing.

4/10/2013

Urges DOL and DHS immediate approval of pending H-2B Nonimmigrant Visa Program petitions and publication of a new rule for H-2B Program wage structure.

65 978187 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski





4/18/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting an SES position with the Department.

4/19/2013Writes on behalf of a constituent seeking aid in retreiving documents related to her husband's, a CBP employee, death.

4/15/2013

Urges DOL and DHS immediate approval of pending H-2B Nonimmigrant Visa Program petitions and publication of a new rule for H-2B Program wage structure.

4/24/2013

Requests OIG closely scrutinize TSA's implementation of allowing small knives on planes in light of recent incident in Boston and the fact that it exposes a new weakness in aviation security.

4/23/2013

Writes to request information confirming how the lack of domestically manufactured transformers or transformer parts delayed power restoration after Hurricane Sandy.

4/25/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent who is having difficulties obtaining a new TWIC card.

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67

71 979472 Senator Patty Murray

979206 Congressman Christopher S. Murphy

69 979244 Senator Lisa Murkowski

68 978432 Senator Lisa Murkowski

978909 Congressman Candice S. Miller


(b) (6)

4/11/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the Department's recent purchase of ammunition and tanks.

4/11/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding her termination of service from TSA.

4/11/2013 Expresses the desire for El Paso to be considered for one of the five Section 560 Pilot Projects.

4/8/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent to inform the Department about his company ITS3.

4/24/2013

Writes with a follow up question to the House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing regarding his concern about the financial stability of Boarder Patrol agents in New York in regards to sequestration.

4/11/2013 Encourages support of CBP's data center migration efforts to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

4/23/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent who needs assistance with H-2B VISA approvals that have been suspended.

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979114 Congressman Steven Palazzo

77 978521 Congressman Steven Palazzo

979275 Congressman Bill L. Owens

75 977908 Congressman Bill L. Owens

74 978236 Congressman Beto O'Rourke

978350 Senator Bill Nelson

72 978300 Congressman Richard E. Neal

4/25/2013Concerned over recent acquisition contracts dealing with ammunition, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, and bagpipes.

12/20/2011GAO-11-873, Quadrennial Homeland Security Review: Enhanced Stakeholder Consultation and Use of Risk Information Could Strengthen Future Reviews

1/5/2012GAO-11-857, Federal Courthouses: Improved Collaboration Needed to Meet Demands of a Complex Security Environment

81 977260 Congressman Nelson Peacock


79 979380 Congressman Steven Palazzo

12/19/2011GAO-12-22, Arizona Border Surveillance Technology: More Information on Plans and Costs Is Needed Before Proceeding

12/6/2011GAO-11-554, Federal Protective Service: Progress Made but Improved Schedule and Cost Estimate Needed to Complete Transition

12/15/2011GAO-12-86, Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Actions Needed to Reduce Evolving but Uncertain Federal Financial Risks




2/24/2012 USCIS Report to Congress on Characteristics of H-1B Specialty Occupation Workers

4/11/2012 USCG - Oil Pollution Act Liability Limits in 2011 (FY 2011 Annual Report to Congress)

2/2/2012

USCIS - Report on Adjustments of Status Granted under Section 13 of the Act of September 11, 1957 (Monthly Report to Congress December 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011).

5/21/2012 USCG - Preliminary Analysis of Emerging Biometric Capabilities for Coast Guard Operations





10/18/2012 USCIS - Report on Internal Affairs Investigations (Semi-Annual Report to Congress for July - December 2011)

10/19/2012USCIS - H-2B Nonagricultural Temporary Worker Visa and Status (FY2012 Semiannual Report - Part 1: April 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012)

11/30/2012 Enrolled Bill H.R. 915, the "Jaime Zapata Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act".

11/21/2012 TSA - Dispersion Modeling of Catastrophic Chemical Releases of TIH Materials from Railroad Tank Cars





9/26/2012 USCIS - Temporary Protected Status: Calendar Year 2011 Annual Report

9/26/2012 USCIS - Report on Internal Affairs Investigations (Semi-Annual Report for January - June 2011)

4/10/2013Writes in support of Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation's (RIEDC) request for a four month extension on its current Port Security Grant.

4/29/2013Writes to request immediate attention and a detailed explanation for why the LVUA (Las Vegas Urban Area) Relative Risk Profile ranking dropped from 30 to 33.

96 979755 Senator Harry Reid

95 978145 Senator Jack Reed



4/8/2013 Request adequate staffing by CBP at the Green Bay Airport to meet FAA requirements.

4/19/2013

Writes on behalf of constituents, Mr and Mrs. Windham who write with concerns regarding the release of their belongings from the port of Miami that was shipped from Romania.

4/15/2013 Writes on behalf of his constituent requesting expedited naturalization.

100 978647 Senator Marco Rubio

4/5/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who believes she's being targeted under a surveillance program.

4/11/2013Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the Department's recent decision to purchase larges amounts of ammunition.

4/17/2013 Writes in opposition of for-profit immigration detention facilities.

4/15/2013Writes on behalf of a constituent who believes approximately 3.3 pounds of fish were stollen by TSA employees in Las Vegas.

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104 978510 Senator Brian Schatz

978732 Congressman Janice D. Schakowsky

102 978293 Congressman John P. Sarbanes

977726 Congressman John P. Sarbanes

99 978542 Senator Marco Rubio

98 978908 Congressman Dennis Ross

97 977934 Congressman Reid Ribble

4/16/2013 Requests assistance with pending grant application for City of Cortland Fire Department.

4/23/2013 Writes in support of the Greenland, NH Fire Department's applications for funding frrom FEMA.

4/9/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the trusted traveler program.

108 979219 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson

4/26/2013 Requests information regarding Special Government Employees (SGEs).

4/19/2013 Writes requesting information as to why Las Vegas Urban Area Relative Risk Profile ranking was adjusted.

4/18/2013 Writes on behalf of constituents concerned over the deportation of a family.

4/23/2013Invite the Secretary to brief the Colorado Thirty Group on homeland security, intelligence, and defense issues on May 21, 2013.

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112 979214 Senator Mark Udall

978780 Senator Patrick Toomey

110 978930 Congressman Dina Titus

109 979730 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson

977972 Congressman Bill Shuster

106 979227 Senator Jeanne Shaheen

978615 Senator Charles E. Schumer

4/4/2013

Writes in regards to a constituent who is requesting assistance with changing her last name on permanent resident card and social security card in order to refinance home and after a divorce.

4/12/2013

Request justification for eliminating Administratively Uncontrolled Overtime for Border Patrol Agents and urge to reconsider any decision that will result in lower staffing levels along our nation's borders.

4/29/2013Writes in support of re-instating the Hampton Roads region in the risk based Urban Area Security Grant (UASI) program.

4/9/2013

The Bicameral Task Force on Climate Change requests the Secretary’s support for a response to their request to federal Inspectors General to assess the requirements, challenges, authorities and organizational performance of government agencies related to Climate Change Adaptation programs, in light of GAO having identified Climate Change as high-risk.

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116 978042 Congressman Henry Waxman

979750 Senator Mark R. Warner

114 978422 Congressman Filemon Vela

977561 Senator Tom Udall

4/4/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent whose contract request with the Department was denied.

117 977540 Congressman Frank R. Wolf

Line # WF # Receive Date Congressman Name Subject of Request

5/23/2013 Applicant writing regarding her husband death.

5/23/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his brother's Redress Inquiry over the claim he overstayed his visa.

5/17/2013

Write with concern about the implementation of the fee reimbursement program authorized under section 560 in the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 and the request for similar authority proposed in the President's fiscal year 2014 budget.

5/22/2013 Encourages the Department to request the transfer of 14 C-27J aircraft from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Policy Congressional ReportOpened Between 05/01/2013 and 05/31/2013

4 982026 Senator Mark Begich

3 981708 Senator Max Baucus

2 982165 Congressman Ron Barber

1 982404 Congressman Janice South -West

5/23/2013

Writes on behalf of constituent, who took photographs of her fathers former place of service and was questioned by DHS who said they will place her on a watch list.

5/16/2013 Requests an update on TSA's overtime policy and implementation.

5/30/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent in search of a response to a FOIA request.

5/1/2013Writes on behalf of constituent, , who requests to obtain a copy of his certificate from FPS that shows his completion of the FPS Armed Security Guard course.

5/1/2013Writes on behalf of constituent, , who is concerned he was removed from his position as a Security Guard at an IRS building at the behest of the FPS.

5/22/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent concerning issues he is experiencing with the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program.

5/23/2013 Expresses his appreciation to the Secretary.11 982167 Congressman John Carney

10 982075 Congressman John Carney

9 980018 Congressman Shelley Moore Capito

8 980016 Congressman Shelley Moore Capito

7 982652 Congressman Ken Calvert

6 981560 Congressman Ken Calvert

5 982132 Senator Richard M. Burr (b) (6)

(b) (6)

(b) (6)

5/10/2013

Thank the Secretary for appearing before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for the hearing "The Homeland Security Department's Budget Submission for Fiscal Year 2014".

5/30/2013Writes on behalf of the Lower Mississippi River Port Wide Strategic Security Council's request for a six month extension on their grant that expires May 31, 2013.

5/29/2013 Requests a meeting to address issues of returned mail due to CBP proceedures.

5/9/2013Express concern with the Department's decision to extend CBP preclearance operations to the Abu Dhabi International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.

5/1/2013Writes on behalf of a constituent to request funding to expand the town of Yansville, Noth Carolina Volunteer Fire Department's Station.

16 980026 Congressman Howard L. Coble

15 980906 Senator Daniel Coats

14 982432 Congressman Donna M. Christensen

13 982618 Congressman Bill Cassidy

12 981061 Senator Thomas R. Carper

5/8/2013

Writes regarding a requirement to submit reports to the Committee on Homeland Security and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee 14 days after submission to the Appropriations Committees.

5/29/2013 Requests border security and immigration law enforcement data from the Department.

5/16/2013

Write to express concern with the legislative proposal included in the Department's Fiscal Year 2014 budget request to study the feasibility of establishing a land border crossing fee.

5/20/2013 Encourage further cooperation with India on homeland security issues.

5/17/2013

Writes to request a status of the pending I924 and I526 applications for the Idaho State Regional Center (ISRC)LLC and an estimated timeframe for when the review may be completed.

5/21/2013Writes on behalf of constituent , who requests to speak to someone regarding a product that would benefit national security.

22 981944 Congressman Rosa L. DeLauro

21 981772 Congressman Steve Daines

20 981850 Congressman Joseph Crowley

19 981653 Senator Susan M. Collins



(b) (6)

5/23/2013

Writes regarding the findings of the April 26 Oversight and Management Efficiency Subcommittee's hearing entitled "Cutting DHS Duplication and Wasteful Spending: Implementing Private Sector Best Practices and Watchdog Recommendation."

5/21/2013Writes to support the request of Port of Corpus Christi Authority's Time Extension Request, FY2009 Port Security Grant #2009-PU-T9-K049.

5/17/2013Provides Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control report entitled "The Buck Stops Here: Improving U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Practices."

5/1/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent seeking back retirement pay.

5/14/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent, , who is having difficulties with employment at CBP.

5/23/2013 Write in opposition of for-profit immigration detention facilities.

5/6/2013 Writes to recommend a candidate for the Homeland Security Executive Leaders Program.


28 982184 Congressman Bill Foster

27 981350 Congressman J. Randy Forbes

26 980013 Congressman J. Randy Forbes


24 981996 Congressman Blake Farenthold

23 982188 Congressman Jeff Duncan

(b) (6)

5/29/2013Writes to request that the New Jersey Task Force 1 NJ-TF1 be included in the FEMA National Urban Search and Rescue Team.

5/7/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who wants to establish a check cashing business at the border.

5/13/2013 Requests a point of contact for obtaining data regarding the methodologies used by TSA to conduct security screenings.

5/13/2013 Requests a point of contact for the Committee on Appropriations.

5/13/2013Writes to request a designated point of contact to arrange obtaining information on DHS Science and Technology Directorate

5/7/2013 Writes to request information on time, place, manner of entry, and immigration status for Boston bombers.


34 981255 Congressman David Gibbons



31 980753 Congressman Pete Gallego


5/29/2013Writes again on behalf of his constituent requesting a response to his inquiry regarding the purchasing of armored vehicles (The repsonse was sent out on 5/24).

5/3/2013

Writes regarding the Kazakhstan students, Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev and how one of them (Tazhayakov) entered the country without a valid visa. Also, Provides a list of questions to be answered.

5/14/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent with a request for records regarding border crossings and possible removals.

5/29/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his request to acquire 3 WWI dug pieces, a pistole, and 2 rifles.

5/6/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent, regarding issues with being on a watch list.

5/24/2013

Request the Department extend the hours of operation at the Santa Teresa Port of Entry to 24 hours per day and work with the Mexican government to ensure it maintains corresponding hours.

41 982279 Senator Martin Heinrich

40 980537 Senator Martin Heinrich



37 980305 Senator Charles E. Grassley


(b) (6)

5/24/2013 Writes on behalf of his constituent concerning a request to modify immigration status.

5/24/2013Write to express opposition to the proposal to conduct a study on implementing a fee on those coming into the U.S. at land crossings.

5/8/2013Request an extension of the parole authority allowing tourists from China and Russia to visit the Northern Mariana Islands without a visa.

5/21/2013 Writes regarding a constituent requesting assistance from USCIS on a previous error on employment records.

5/14/2013 Writes regarding a constituents immigration issues.

5/7/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent with complaints about her treatment while going through airport security.

47 980672 Senator Tim Kaine

46 981348 Congressman David Joyce

45 981994 Congressman Sam Johnson

44 980877 Congressman Eloy S. Inos

43 982245 Senator John Hoeven

42 982242 Senator Dean Heller

5/29/2013Writes again on behalf of his constituent requesting a more definitive answer as to why he is repetitively screened by CBP.

5/30/2013 Requests a response to his inquiry regarding promotion.

5/28/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his application for a position as a Firearms Instructor.

5/31/2013 Writes regarding concern with the H-2B visa program.

5/1/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent complaining about her treatment as a TSA employee.

5/16/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who is concerned that their name is on a watch list.

5/23/2013Writes on behalf of constituent . regarding difficulties with obtaining a full time position at a TSO Checkpoint.

5/16/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who reported suspected money laundering.

55 981609 Congressman John B. Larson




51 982693 Congressman Jack Kingston

50 982439 Congressman Jack Kingston

49 982651 Senator Angus King

48 982516 Congressman Dale E. Kildee

(b) (6)

(b) (6)

5/9/2013Request to provide a summary of all the duties that remain uncollected under the order on wooden bedroom furniture from China.

5/17/2013Write in regard to the Oakland International Airport's efforts to maintain and expand its offering of international air service.

5/16/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent to request reconsideration of his parole in place application denial.

5/21/2013 Writes regarding a constituents request for assistance in getting an H-1B visa application processed.

5/14/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who develop a "Alert Level" card and seal for first responders and the public.

5/21/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent, requesting a risk assessment of the Little League Baseball World Series.

5/14/2013Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding a Saudi National who he believes should not have been released from ICE custody.


61 981950 Congressman Tom Marino

60 981308 Congressman Tom Marino

59 981995 Congressman Carolyn B. Maloney

58 981636 Congressman Alan Lowenthal

57 981747 Congressman Barbara Lee

56 981014 Senator Patrick J. Leahy

5/24/2013 Writes with questions concerning Jesus Cabrera-Molina and his alleged involvement in the killing of Officer Daryl Raetz.

5/3/2013Write with questions about the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards program in regard to the West Fertilizer plant explosion.

5/29/2013 Expresses concerns regarding the number of politcal leadership positon

5/15/2013Writes on behalf of constituent, who would like clarification of the policies related to use of a laptop in the Federal Building located in Seattle, Washington.

5/3/2013 Invites the Secretary to be a speaker at the "Taking Care of Business" seminar on Capitol Hill.

5/6/2013Write regarding the Department finalizing an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to open a Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility in Abu Dhabi.

68 980539 Congressman Patrick Meehan

67 980370 Congressman Mike McIntyre

66 981510 Congressman Jim McDermott




(b) (6)

5/14/2013 Writes to express concern regarding USCIS's management of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Program.

5/14/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting an SES position with the Department and includes additional information.

5/23/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent concerning wrongful termination from FEMA.

5/21/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the status of his Redress case.

5/1/2013Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his concern that an individual was able to enter the U.S. using a stollen credit card.

5/2/2013 Recommends a constituent for a position as a TSA security officer.

5/30/2013 Writes regarding a constituents family that was deported and are wanting to apply for asylum.

75 982635 Congressman Kristi Noem

74 980184 Congressman Richard E. Neal

73 980017 Senator Patty Murray

72 981980 Congressman Mick Mulvaney



69 981346 Senator Jeff Merkley

5/30/2013 Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding his Traveler Redress Inquiry Identity Program case.

5/9/2013

GAO-12-981, UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS: Measuring Progress and Addressing Potential Privacy Concerns Would Facilitate Integration into the National Airspace System

5/14/2013GAO-13-207SU, “Information Sharing: Agencies Could Better Coordinate to Reduce Overlap in Field-Based Activities

5/2/2013Requests a meeting to discuss DHS and DOI taking an enhanced role in preparation for the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

5/7/2013Writes on behalf of a constituent who is an instructor for both fire and law enforcement personnel and requests acess to a portal.

5/16/2013 Writes in support of Latta, Oak Grove, and Floyddale Fire Department's Joint 2012 FEMA communications grant.

81 981640 Congressman Tom Rice

80 980706 Congressman David G. Reichert

79 980243 Congressman Scott Perry



76 982634 Congressman William Pascrell

5/17/2013 Express support for Miami International Airport's request to participate in the Reimbursable Services Program.

5/7/2013

Writes on behalf of constituent, who is concerned about the Department purchasing shooting targets for its agents depicting pregnant women holding a child and children holding guns for target practice.

5/21/2013Writes on behalf of constituent, who expresses concern about the inclusion of Saudia Arabia in the Trusted Traveler Program.

5/9/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent regarding the use of LED lighting.

5/16/2013 Invites the Secretary to participate in the 2013 Congressional Summer Intern Lecture Series.

5/21/2013Writes on behalf of constituent, , who expresses concern and requests assistance with a decision regarding a recent incident with CBP.

5/31/2013 Writes supporting an extension of the Dorchester County grant extension requested.

88 982772 Senator Tim Scott

87 981983 Congressman David Schweikert

86 981613 Senator Charles E. Schumer

85 980955 Senator Brian Schatz



82 981738 Congressman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

(b) (6)

(b) (6)

(b) (6)

(b) (6)

5/6/2013Invites the Secretary to speak at the New Hampshire Business Day Luncheon, and attend the Experience New Hampshire reception on June 19.

5/24/2013 Letter to Sec. Napolitano regarding April 26, 2013, Oversight and Management Efficiency Hearing






95 982296 Congressman Peggy Sherry






89 980528 Senator Jeanne Shaheen

5/29/2013Requests deferred action or other discretionary humanitarian relief from a deportation order in the case of

5/31/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent with an unsolicited proposal.


5/8/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent to request a deferral in future removal actions and allow him to remain in the U.S.

5/17/2013Congressional Report – Title X – Improving Critical Infrastructure Security Sec.210E(d) Annual Reports - FY 2011 and FY 2012 reports on the National Asset Database

5/16/2013 Writes regarding his son's service with the USCG.

4/16/2013 Concerns regarding the H-2B nonimmigrant visa program.

5/24/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent with complaints about new physical requirements for his security officer position.

103 982198 Senator Mark R. Warner

102 981266 Senator Mark R. Warner

101 981648 Congressman Greg Walden

100 981788 Congressman Brian De Vallance

99 980868 Senator Tom Udall

98 980668 Senator Tom Udall

97 982705 Congressman Jackie Speier

96 982463 Congressman Christopher H. Smith

(b) (6)

5/14/2013 Urge to establish a Blue Ribbon Commission of experts that can examine chemical plants to reduce the security risks.

5/1/2013Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his request for passes to go the gate to say goodbye to his son who is going to Afghanistan.

5/23/2013 Asks if TSA has established a process to resolve reimbursement claims for airport screening equipment.

5/29/2013 Contract Bundling107 982518

106 982195 Congressman C. W. Bill Young

105 979993 Congressman Brad Wenstrup

104 981359 Congressman Henry Waxman

WF # Receive Date Congressman Name Subject of Request

7/18/2012 Softwood Lumber Act of 2008 (8) Semiannual Report to Congress

6/13/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his FOIA request from ICE.

6/14/2013Write regarding an upcoming audit into Singapore's Institute of Microelectronics and a possible illegal transfer of technology with Hauwei, a Chinese telecommunications company.

4/7/2010Cover memo from Commissioner Alan Bersin for the Establishment of Centralized Examination Station (CES) in Blaine, Washington. Letters to Members of Congress of the intent to establish a CES in Blaine.

6/10/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who was stopped by a FPS officer while driving.

6/18/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent who complains that she was unhappy with the polygraph test.

984019 Congressman Timothy H. Bishop

983301 Congressman Jaime Herrera Beutler

983109 Congressman Alan Bersin

983716 Senator Max Baucus

983613 Congressman Andy Barr

984230 Congressman David V. Aguilar

(b) (6)

6/3/2013 Requests information regarding the Department's participation in the Student Loan Repayment Program.

6/25/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent seeking to rejoin the Trusted Traveler Program.

6/18/2013Writes on behalf of constituent, who complains that he wasn't allowed in an FPS building due to the expiration on his California Driver's License.


6/10/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who wants to apply for the Homeland Security/FEMA UASI non-profit security grant.

6/6/2013Writes to seek information about the Department's role in regulating West Fertilizer and similiar facilities and what lessons can be learned from the tragic incident.

6/17/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the constituent's privacy concerns about wire transfers.

983853 Senator Daniel Coats

983102 Senator Thomas R. Carper

983312 Congressman Eric Cantor

983813 Congressman Larry Buschon

984018 Senator Barbara Boxer

984668 Congressman Charles W. Boustany

982828 Congressman Diane Black

(b) (6)

6/13/2013Requests the Department's plan to secure the border including a break down sector-by-sector. In addition requests to provide Congress the Congressionally Mandated Quarterly Border Security Status Report.

6/24/2013Writes to request FEMA grant documents in review of the local, state, and federal roles in preparing for and responding to the bombings of the Boston Marathon.

6/19/2013 Requests a briefing from the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs' IT network security.

6/26/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent regarding the Department's purchase of armored carriers and ammunition.

6/18/2013 Writes regarding concern with the H-2B visa program.

6/10/2013 Writes requesting information regarding the process by which Ibragim Todashev was granted asylum.

983375 Senator Susan M. Collins

984028 Congressman Chris Collins

985139 Congressman Stephen I. Cohen

984144 Congressman Mike Coffman

984574 Senator Tom A. Coburn


6/25/2013Writes in support of the Congregation Lubaviteh-Chabad Jewish (CLC) center of Massachusetts receiving a Urban Area National Security Initiative (UASI) grant.

6/3/2013 Requests information regarding efforts to address security vulnerabilities relating to student visas.

6/20/2013 Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding his concerns about the Hazmat endorsement for a CDL license.

6/3/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent arguing against a $250 fine due to the discovery of ammunition during an inspection.

6/20/2013 Requests information regarding the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States' investigation into a potential acquisition.

6/20/2013 Writes in support of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding for the city of San Antonio.

984418 Congressman Pete Gallego

984353 Congressman J. Randy Forbes

982840 Congressman J. Randy Forbes

984290 Senator Deb Fischer

982819 Senator Dianne Feinstein

984694 Senator William Cowan

6/20/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the use of AIT scanners.

6/3/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his frustrations with being on the "No Fly" list.

6/6/2013 Request to establish a CBP pre-clearance facility at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

6/6/2013 Writes to encourage the secretary to attend and be keynote speaker at the Houston Ship Channel Security District annual luncheon

6/5/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting information about DHS's need and planned use of specific ammunition purchases.

6/6/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent with a complaint about a security guard's behavior.

6/28/2013 Urges to maintain the current hours of operations at the 17 border crossing stations in North Dakota.

6/6/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding a pending EEO case. 983205 Congressman Chris Van Hollen

985604 Senator Heidi Heitkamp

983174 Congressman Alcee L. Hastings

982995 Congressman Morgan Griffith

983132 Congressman Gene Green

983135 Senator Lindsey O. Graham

982834 Congressman Paul Gosar

984334 Congressman Kirsten E. Gillibrand

6/6/2013 Write with concern about the Department's failure to fund the Federal Flight Deck Officer program in its FY 2014 budget request.

6/19/2013 Write regarding TSA's decision to cancel its explosives detection canine breeding program at Lackland Air Force Base.

6/14/2013 Requests an update regarding redress claim of unjust and prejudice treatment at airports.

6/26/2013Write with concern over TSA's proposed plan to abandon its responsibility for staffing passenger exit lanes and shift that responsibility to airport operators.

984899 Congressman William R. Keating

983791 Senator Tim Kaine

984155 Congressman Richard Hudson

983111 Congressman Richard Hudson

(b) (6)

6/12/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent with complaints about a work authorization investigation.

6/19/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his claim that items were stollen from his wife's luggage.

6/19/2013

Writes on behalf of constituent, Marinporn Rachwat regarding issues she had traveling to Cancun, Mexico where she was stopped and questioned and eventually sent back to Miami after landing in Mexico. She would like to clear her record

984206 Senator Amy Klobuchar



6/5/2013 Request that CBP begin discussions with the Toronto Port Authority and Porter Airlines to consider the establishment of a pre-clearance facility.

6/19/2013 Requests the Department exercises prosecutorial discretion in the case of .

6/10/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who complains about the implementation of a new Physical Abilities Test.

6/17/2013 Writes on behalf of constituent offering a facility to lodge Border Patrol trainees.

6/14/2013 Writes regarding a constituent with USCIS job application issue.

6/3/2013

Requests information regarding the lack of student visa-related information sharing between CBP and ICE which led to the unlawful re-entry into the United States of an individual involved with the Boston Marathon bombing.


983757 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski

983824 Senator Joe Manchin

983309 Senator Carl Levin

984143 Senator Patrick J. Leahy

982990 Senator Patrick J. Leahy

(b) (6)

6/4/2013Urges the President to revise the CBP five year plan to re-prioritize funding for the blue water bridge plaza and work with both the state of Michigan and Canada to finally complete this vital land crossing.

6/13/2013 Writes regarding a constituent with immigration issues obtaining a U-visa.

6/3/2013Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding their concerns on the arrangement between DHS and Saudi Arabia to establish a trusted traveler program.

982832 Senator Lisa Murkowski

983619 Congressman Gary G. Miller


6/17/2013 Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding the transfer of his soon to be son-in-law to the Port of Key West.

6/20/2013 Writes on behalf of his constituent requesting a transfer from Los Angeles to the Port of Key West, Florida.

6/28/2013 Writes on behalf of his constituent requesting INS documents for a legal proceeding.

10/19/2011 Coast Guard Enforcement of Coastwise Trade Laws

6/28/2013Writes in support of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District's (BART) grant request to secure a key component of BART's underwater Transbay Tube connecting San Francisco and Oakland.

6/21/2013 Attorney Perez is writing regarding mistaken charges to be removed from Records.

6/19/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who lost his wallet at a TSA checkpoint.984221 Senator Brian Schatz

984534 Congressman Dra Karina Antonia Perez

985639 Congressman Nancy Pelosi

984620 Congressman Nelson Peacock

985645 Congressman Steven Palazzo



(b) (6)

6/14/2013 Request a summary of all the duties that remain uncollected under the order on wooden bedroom furniture from China.

6/19/2013Urges the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to carefully consider the acquisition by SoftBank Corporation of Sprint Nextel Corporation.

6/6/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who requests reconsideration of employment with a security contractor.

5/31/2013Writes to request an extension of a DHS grant to Dorchester County for an additional two years to build an Emergency Management Dept. and Commmunications Division.

6/25/2013 Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding a FOIA request he had previously submitted.

6/18/2013 Writes to support the extension of the New Hampshire Department of Safety FY 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) allocation.

6/25/2013 Writes in support of the Bhutanese Community of New Hampshire (BCNH) receiving a grant from USCIS.

984696 Senator Jeanne Shaheen


984678 Senator Tim Scott

982810 Senator Tim Scott

983194 Congressman Allyson Y. Schwartz



6/25/2013

Writes to support the New Hampshire Division of Ports and Harbors (DPH) application for grant fundinig for the Port Security Grant Program to install camera systems at Portsmouth Harbor and Hampton Harbor Marine Facility.

6/3/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting status of her security clearance.

6/4/2013 Raises concerns over the West Fertilizer Plant's compliance with the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.

982956 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson

6/26/2013Based on an OIG report regarding DHS helicopter programs, poses several questions on the role of the Office of Program Accountability and Risk Assessment and CBP's acquisition process and conversion plans.

6/13/2013 Writes regarding a constituent who claims to have never been paid for 9-11 services and has serious health issues as a result of his efforts.

983617 Congressman Frank R. Wolf



982829 Congressman Eric Swalwell


6/18/2013 Requests a response to his March 27 letter regarding a constituent whose contract request with the Department was denied.

6/20/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent who never received a response regarding a disagreement about compensation.

6/6/2013 Training Videos at DHS

6/26/2013Response from OCSO (attachment 3) to Congressman Connolly regarding a constituent's OIG complaint. Please route to Congressman as appropriate.

984779

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Policy Congressional Report Opened Between 07/01/2013. and 07/31/2013

WF # Receive Date Congressman Name Subject of Request

989434 Congressman Rodney Alexander Writes on behalf of constituent,l(b)(6) I who

7/30/2013 requests an interview to recejye lnembership to the global entry program before her trip .

986429 Senator Kelly Ayotte Request an inquiry into an investigation currently being led by the Office

7/8/2013 of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.

989149 7126/2013

Senator Tammy Baldwin Writes on behalf of a constituent who was detained at O'Hare Airport

989025 Senator John Ban-asso Writes on behalf of his constituent who has concerns about aviation and

7/26/2013 security issues.

986022 Senator Mark Begich Requests an update on the status of the Asia-Pacific Economic

7/2/20 13 Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Carel, and encourages the Department to expedite its implementation.

988478 Senator Mjchael Bennet Writes on behalf of constituent,l(bH61 !who has additional

7/23/20 13 questions in regards to her initial FOIA request as to why TSA searched her luggage.

988477 Congressman Gus M . Bilirakis

7/23/20 13 Writes concerning a constituent u·ying to obtain her SSN and has been

experiencing unreasonable delays with DHS verifying her status.

988499 Congressman Charles W. Boustany Writes on behalf of his consti_tuent regarding his multiple detentions by

7/23/2013 CBP and TSA while traveling.

986165 7/3/20 13

Congressman Lan y Bucshon Writes on behalf of a constituent who requests his wife's green card

renewed.

986361 7/8/2013

Congressman John Carney Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding issues with her m other's visa.

986921 Congressman Joaquin Castro

7/11/20 13 Writes regarding a constituent wh o was denied Medicare benefits due to DHS's inability to verify immigrant document he submitted.

988360 Congressman Jason Chaffetz

7/23/2013 Writes to request documents on the Tran sportation Security Administration's Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) screening sevices.

988367 Congressman Jason Chaff etz

7/23/2013 Requests documents and information relating to the Department's ex try/exit program and enforcement of B 1 and B2 visas.

988930 7/25/2013

Congressman Jason Chaffetz Writes regarding the use of canines in the airport screening process.

987561 Congressman Jeffrey S. Chiesa Writes on behalf of Essex County regarding concerns with their

7/17/2013 agreement with DHS to house ICE detainees.

988856 Congressman Donna M. Christensen Thanks the Secretary for her service and the commitment to provide the

7/25/2013 needed resources to fight drug and gun trafficking, gun, and other violent crime in America's carribbean.

989475 Congressman David Cicilline

7/30/2013 Supports the Quonset Development Corporation's Port Security Grant Application which would help increase security for Narragansett Bay.

986684 Congressman William Lacy Clay Supports the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's application for

7/9/2013 the 2013 Port Security Grant.

986768 Congressman Emanuel Cleaver

7/10/2013 Writes requesting DHS give consideration a grant request to fund a Quantum Fingerprint (QF) Sensor development program.

986945 Congressman Emanuel Cleaver Writes on behalf of a constituent who is requesting assistance obtaining

7/11/2013 U.S. citizenship.

986668 Senator Tom A. Coburn Requests answers to questions regarding employees on paid

7/9/2013 administrative leave and other process protections for employees that have engaged in wrongdoing.

988476 7/23/2013

Congressman Paul Cook Writes on behalf of a constituent's green card issues.

988501 Congressman Paul Cook Writes regarding a constituent who needs a replacement green card to

7/23/2013 receive Social Security benefits.

989635 7/31/2013

Senator Michael D. Crapo Writes regarding a constituent's request for assistance applying for citizenship.

989043 Congressman Rosa L. DeLauro

Wrjtes on behalf of constituent l<bh6) frho complains that because 7126/2013 of a mistake filling out the Customs card while.entering the U.S. he was

taken off the Gobal Entry Program and would like it reinstated.

986745 Senator Richard J. Durbin Support the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) application for the DHS

7110/2013 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP).

986876 Senator Michael B. Enzi

7111/2013 Writes to request a review of DHS performing armed detainment of random private pilots without probable cause and be advised of findings.

989029 Senator Dianne Feinstein Writes regarding a constituent that requests a grant to support his research

7/26/2013 work for IT security systems.

989012 Senator Dianne Feinstein

7/26/2013 Requests information regarding the Department's plan of action after the Supreme Court's ruling on DOMA in United States v. Windsor.

989 113 Senator Dianne Feinstein Congratulates the Secretary on her upcoming appointmen t as President of

7/26/2013 the University of Califomia system.

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987384

987465

986847

986946

987339

Congressman Stephen Fincher 7/19/2013

Congressman David Gibbons 7/18/2013

Congressman Chris Gibson

7/16/2013

Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand

7/16/2013

Congressman Brett Guthrie

711112013

Congressman Joe Heck 7/11/2013

Congressman Joe Heck 7/1612013

Writes on behalf of a constituent raising concerns regarding homeland Security Police personnel.

Requests a point of contact to obtain information regarding the data center consolidation at the Department.

Writes on behalf of his constituent requesting the wait time for OHS to verify documents so he can get a Social Security card.

Writes on behalf of a constituent who requests a grant extension for Albany County before the grant expiration date of 7 /31.

Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding a fine she received from TSA for accidently carrying a fuearm into an airport.

Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting the status of her relative's pending visas.

Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding the constituent's certificate of naturalization.

986619 Senator Martin Heinrich Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding issues with his passport

7/9/2013 when travelling.

988359 7/23/2013

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his security clearance review.

987000 Congressman Darrell Issa Request information regarding oversight of alias email accounts used by

7/12/2013 DHS officials.

987041 Congressman Ha.keen Jeffries Writes to request reconsidering opening the immigration remaval

7/12/2013 proceedings for a constituent.

985865 Senator Tim Kaine Requests the 5 lst Annual Independence Day Celebration and .

7/1/2013 Naturalization Ceremony at Monticello on July 4, 2013 be designated as a Special Event.

986776 Congressman Derek Kilmer 986492 Congressman Peter T. King

Writes to suggest that FEMA put aside grant money for peer-to-peer 7/8/2013

training for New York fire departments .

988895 Congressman Peter T. King Requests that S&T work with FDNY and partially fund research how

7/25/2013 susceptible standpipes are to terr01ist attacks and how they can be repaired if they are damaged.

985944 Congressman Jack Kingston Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding a previously submitted

7/2/2013 complaint of a hostile work environment in one of the Department's Components.

987343 Congressman Jack Kingston Writes on behalf of a constituent who would like the return of personal

7/16/2013 property.

989033 7/26/2013

Congressman Jack Kingston Writes on behalf of a constituent who bas had difficulties getting a TWIC card.


7/2/2013 Writes on be-half of a constituent requesting more information concerning classified information in his file after being denied travel outside the U.S.

986600 Senator Amy Klobuchar Writes on behalf of a constituent complaining of treatment by CBP

7/9/2013 towards one of his Filipino friends in the Minneapolis Airport and requests her visa be reinstated.

987322 Senator Mary L. Landrieu Writes on behalf of her constituent regarding his their request for their

7/1612013 bond to be returned.

986063 7/2/2013

Senator Patrick J. Leahy Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his immigration removal case.

989476 Senator Carl Levin Supports the Detroit Wayne county Port Authority's (DWCPA) Port

7/30/2013 Security Grant to instal l a generator at its Public Dock along Detroit's riverfront.

988462 Congressman John Lewis Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding her request to have her

7/23/2013 suspension removed from her records .

989013 Congressman Dan Maffei

7/26/2013 Writes on behalf of constituenrl<bHGJ ~egarding some concerns he has with his employment with TSA.

987620 Congressman Kenny Marchant Writes with concerns and questions regarding recent reports of CBP

7/17/2013 agents conducting searches of general aviation airplanes that did not cross international borders or airspace.

988317 Senator John McCain Writes on behalf of constituentl(bi(GJ lwho i_s requesting an

7/22/2013 investigation forl'b)<5) lwho was removed from the Commander

promotion list.

988390 Congressman Michael McCaul

7/23/2013 Writes to request reports from NPPD regarding Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.

986901 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Writes on behalf of a constintent requesting assistance with obtaining a

7/11/2013 secu1ity c]earance.

986924 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Writes in support of a grant request for the Torah School of Greater

7111/2013 Washington.


7/12/2013 Wri tes in support of the grant application by the Jewish Council for Aging (JCA) for the 2013 High-Risk Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

987070 Senator Barbara A Mikulski

7/12/2013 Writes in supp01t of Congregation Har Tzeon-Agudath Achim for the 2013 High-Risk Nonprofit Secw·ity Grant Program.

987093 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Writes in support of the grant application by the Jewish Social Service

7/12/2013 Agency of Metropolitan Washington for the 2013 High-Risk Nonprofit Security Grant Program.


7112/2013 Writes in support of the grant application by the Jewish Federal of Greater Washington for the High-Risk Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

987072 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Writes in support of the grant application by the Jewish Community

7/12/2013 Center of Greater Washington (JCCGW) for the 2013 High-Risk Nonprofit Security Grant Program.


7/15/2013 Writes in support of the grant application by Adat Shalom for the 2013 High-Risk Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

987232 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Writes in support of the grant application by Aish HaTorah of

7/15/2013 Washington DC for the 2013 High-Risk Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

987249 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Writes in support of the grant applicatfon by Young Israel Shomrai

7/1512013 Emunah (YISE) of Greater Washington for the 2013 High-Risk Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

987410 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Writes in support of the grant application by the Washington Hebrew

7/16/2013 Congregatjon, Bindeman Center, for the 2013 High-Risk Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

988497 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski W1ites on behalf of constituent wbo believes she has been discrminated

7/2312013 against at work.

986884 Congressman Gary G. MiJler Writes on behalf of constituentl<bi<6l f ho is requesting an

7/ ll/2013 investigation be conducted against FPS HQ Upper Management for HQ violations of laws.

987822 Senator Patty Murray

7/18/2013 Requests information regarding the Department's plan of action after the Supreme Court's ruling on DOMA in United States v. Windsor.


7/18/2013 Writes on the behalf of his constituent regarding a previously submitted Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.


Write regarding customs operations at international airports in the United States and its preclearance facilities that screen passengers on

7/19/2013 international flights bound for the U.S. Also, request a status of the 45 CBP officers that Congress directed CBP to add to priority preclearance locations.

988849 Senator Bill Nelson Writes on behalf of the City of Riviera Beach Police Department's port

7/25/2013 security grant request.

985927 Congressman Randy Neugebauer Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the Department's weapon and

7/2/2013 ammunition acquisition.

988458 7/23/2013

Congressman Richard B. Nugent Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding here-verify issues.

986900 Senator Rob Portman Follows up on behalf of his constituent regariling her complaint of a

7/1112013 hostile work environment within CBP.

986923 Senator Harry Reid Writes regarding a constituent who is requesting FEMA funding for an

7/11/2013 invention for self-sustaining energy to power portable generators during natural disasters.

985960 Congressman Jim Renacci Writes tO request the status of exit lane technology pending TSA

7/2/2013 approval. a cost analysis and timeline to implement the new secwity meas mes and altemati ves considered prior to TSA settling on this decision.

986848 Congressman Michael J . Rogers

7/1112013 Writes on behalf of constituentl<b)(6l ~ho requests to expeilite his Traveler Redress Inquiry Identity Program application.

988753 Congressman Gregorio Sablan Congratulates the Secretary on her upcoming appointment as the 7/2412013 President of the University of California system.

988934 Congressman Matt Salmon

7/25/2013 Requests the results of a 2007 CBP study conducted by the Homeland Security Institute, and other related studies.

989016 Congressman Mark Sanford Writes on behalf of constituentJ(b){61 ~ho seeks an appeal for

7126/2013 the dejnal of the Global Entry program.

987779 Congressman Adam B. Schiff Urge the extension of humanitalian parole to Syrians with approved

7/18/2013 .immigrant petitions.


711112013 Writes to request assistance with a matter concerning a CBP policy, the Department of Treasury and a New Hampshire seafood company

985772 Congressman Eric Swalwell California delegation wlites in support of the San Francisco Bay Area

7/112013 Rapid Transit District (BART) app1ication for funrung for their FY 2013 Transit Security Grant Program.

986929 Congressman Eric Swalwell Writes with concerns regarding the use of 1-9 audits as an immigration

7/1112013 e1tforcement tool in the Bay Area.

986786 Congressman Mark Takano

Requests state government agencies, like CalVet, be included in the 7/10/2013 Transition GPS program so that transitioning servicemembers receive the

highest quahty and most comprehensive transition assistance.

986513 Congressman Fred Upton

7/8/2013 Request documents pertaining to the BioWatch program and the Report of Investigation regarding the former program manager.

988434 7/23/2013

Congressman Ann Wagner Writes on behalf of a constituent with a civil rights complaint.

986039 Senaror Mark R. W amer Writes on behalf of constiruentl<b)<6l ~ho requests to have her

71212013 name taken off a watch li st.

989637 Congressman Henry Wax.man

7/31/2013 Urges the Department to take actions at Rancho LPG Holdings LLC in San Pedro, California and the largerCFATS program.

988875 Congressman Rob Woodall Writes on behalf of constituent l<b1(61 f'ho has received

7/25/2013 documents to transfer money and requests the department confirm if U1ey are fradulent.

989389 Congressman Todd Young Writes on behaJf of constituent l(bi(6t lwho received a ticket

7/30/2013 from FPS for i11 egally parkjng and would like to know the developments of his complaint.

986297

7/5/2013 FLETC's response to Congressman Duncan regarding bis request for information about the use of FLETC by federal agencies.

9894 11 Attached is the joint FEMA USACE Report -Flood Protection Structure

7/30/2013 Accreditation Task Force:

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Policy Congressional Report Opened Between 08/01/2013 and 08/31/2013


Congressman Ron Barber Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding concerns he has with CBP

8/6/2013 agents at the Douglas Port of Entry.

Congressman Ron Barber

8/9/2013 Writes to urge the department to review the solicitation process pertaining to the TECS Systems to ensure it is not further delayed.

Congressman Lou Barletta

8/19/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent providing his resume for consideration and requesting assistance with obtaining a security clearance.

Congressman Joyce Beatty Writes on behalf of a constituent who is having difficulty with his

8/9/2013 supervisor and is requesting a fair hearing with the NPPD Office of Security and Compliance.

Congressman Kevin Brady Writes in regarding a constituent of Rep. Brady's who wrote regarding

8/8/2013 immigration issues.

989862 Congressman Julia Brownley Writes in support of the Port of Hueneme's FY2013 Port Security Grant

8/1/2013 Program Application.

991994 Congressman Julia Brownley Writes in support of Port of Hueneme's FY2013 Port Security Grant

8/19/2013 Program Application.

991691 Congressman Eric Cantor Writes in support of Henrico County Division of Fire's application for

8/16/2013 FEMA's Port Security Grant Program.

990551 Congressman Shelley Moore Capito Writes on behalf of a constituent seeking assistance for a relative in a

817/2013 detention center.

990992 Senator Thomas R. Carper Write with questions regarding to the Department's policies and

8/12/2013 procedures related to the treatment or regulation of virtual currencies.

992898 8128/2013

Senator Robert P. Casey Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding a matter involving TSA.

990736 Congressman Kathy Castor Request information regarding the FY2013 Homeland Security

8/9/2013 Appropriations Act and the Department's plan to utilize $10 million for the CBP preclearance program.

990193 Congressman Joaquin Castro Thanks the Secretary for attending the immigration forum on June 21

8/5/2013 and congratulates her on her new position.

990758 Congressman Joaquin Castro Write to request members of the young DREAMers organization be

8/9/2013 released from detainement in Arizona.

992717 Congressman Jason Chaff etz Writes to request information related to DHS's and DOJ's roles in the

8/27/2013 asylum process in protecting the Southwestern Border.

990007 Congressman Howard L. Coble Writes to request that OIG conduct a review of CBP's enforcement

8/2/2013 procedures and issue a public report.

991134 Congressman Howard L. Coble Writes on behalf of the town of Yanceyville, NC's request for special

8/13/2013 funding for their f ue department.

990006 Senator Tom A. Coburn Writes to request information pertaining to USCIS Employment-Based

8/2/2013 Immigration: Fifth Preferrence (EB-5) Immigrant Investor Visa Program


8/6/2013 Writes as a follow up requesting information regarding how effective the Department is securing the border and enforcing the rule of law.

992820 Senator Tom A. Coburn Writes to request information regarding the limits of DHS's statutory

8/27/2013 authority for cyber secmity and how these limits have affected the Department's work.

993110 Congressman Chris Collins Write on behalf of the Seneca Nation of Indians requesting assistance in

8/29/2013 assuring the Enhanced Tribal Identification Cards will be recognized and accepted at land and sea borders for entry into Canada.

992863 Senator Susan M. Collins Writes on behalf of constituents who express concern with recent

8/28/2013 changes to their work schedule.

990695 8/8/2013

Senator Christopher Coons Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting an expungement of an arrest record.

990673 8/8/2013

Senator Bob Corker Writes on behalf of his constituent seeking assistants with SEVIS and his username/password.

990310 8/6/2013

Senator John Comyn Requests updates on the Port Arthur grant proposal under the Port Security Grant Program.

991997 8/19/2013

Congressman Jeff Duncan Requests an explanation as to why the appropriations report on integrity efforts is late.

990584 8/8/2013

Congressman Blake Farenthold Writes on behalf of a constituent who is. inquiring about the status of his DACA request.

989859 8/1/2013

Congressman Sam Farr Writes on behalf of constituent who is inquiring information about registration before attending Aptos High School.

990309 8/6/2013

Senator Dianne Feinstein Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the negligent management of personal infonnation by a company contracted under DHS.

990733 Senator Dianne Feinstein Write in support of the San Francisco Fire Department's application for

8/9/2013 the Department of Homeland Security's Port Security Grant Program.

992405 Senator Dianne Feinstein Writes in support of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District's

8/22/2013 (BART) grant request to secure a key component of BART's underwater Transbay Tube connecting San Francisco and Oakland.

992458 8/22/2013 Senator Dianne Feinstein Writes on behalf of constituent who is denied entry into Costa Rica.

990216 Senator Jeff Flake Follow up letter to previous incoming letter where he wrote to requests 8/5/2013 information related to Border Patrol apprehensions along the Tucson

Sector and on Ladd Ranch.

993302 8/30/2013

Senator Jeff Flake Writes on behalf of his constituent's concerns with a DHS audit of his companies I-9s.

990329 8/6/2013

Congressman J . Randy Forbes Writes on behalf of constituent, who complains that he may be on the TSA watch list because of the extra search and delays while traveling.

990738 8/912013

Congressman Lois Frankel Writes in support of the City of Riviera Beach, Florida's application for FEMA's FY 2013 Port Security Grant Program.

992090 Congressman Pete Gallego Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his. request for assistance 8/20/2013 from FPS due to abuse of Handicap Parking at the Del Rio, Texas Port

of Entry.

990215 8/5/2013

Congressman Robert W. Goodlatte Expresses concern over TSA's proposed plan to shift the responsibility of staffing exit lane to our Nation's airport operators.

990632 8/8/2013

Congressman Robe1t W. Goodlatte Requests a detailee from the Office of Policy to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

992263 8/21/2013

Congressman Robert W. Goodlatte Writes regarding recent surge of foreign nationals primarily from Mexico claiming asylum.

990003 Congressman Paul Gosar Requests to release unredacted documents regarding apprehension data,

8/2/2013 biometric figures, border crossing recidivism, and probability figures related to apprehending individuals attempting to cross U.S. borders.

992129 812112013

Senator Charles E. Grassley Seeks information regarding the implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act.

992362 8/22/2013

Senator Charles E. Grassley Writes on behalf of constituent who received a fradulent email from DHS and the Gamiban Government.

992466 8/2212013

Senator Charles E. Grassley Writes in regards to unanswered questions from a May 3, 2013 letter on immigration issues.

991629 8/15/2013

Congressman Raul M. Grijalva Writes to request information regarding immigration specifically detention of illegal immigrants and cost related to these detentions.

989938 Congressman Brian Higgins Express their strong opposition to decreasing the number of 8/2/2013 metropolitan areas eligible for participation in the Urban Area Security

Initiative (UASI) program.

991552 Congressman Brian Higgins Write in opposition of a conducting a study to see whether fees should 4/26/2013 be assessed on passengers and pedestrians crossing in the U.S. at land

crossings.

993147 Congressman Ruben Hinojosa Writes regarding a DOMA related issue concerning an exemption for his 8/29/2013 constituent who wishes to travel with his partner, who is in the U.S.

illegally, so that his constituents can be married.

990449 Senator Mike Johanns Writes to request an immediate explanation of the "Immigration and 8/6/2013 Custom Enforcement Detainer - Notice of Action" sent to Lancaster

County Corrections pertaining to a illegal immigrant.

992098 8/20/2013

Senator Mike Johanns Writes as a follow-up to a previous letter regarding the cancellation of a hold order against an ICE detainee.

991510 8/15/2013

Congressman Jack Kingston Writes on behalf of his constituent requesting to be reimbursed for his travel costs as his co-worker was but he was not.

992185 8/21/2013

Senator Mark Kirk Writes on behalf of his constituent who requests details as to why his grant application was denied.

990535 Congressman Ann Kuster Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting to be considered for the 8/7/2013 Transportation 9- 11 Medal for his service aboard the U.S. Navy

Hospital Ship USNS Comfort on September 11 , 2001.

993298 Senator Patrick J. Leahy Requests to change the current interpretation of "material support" for 8/30/2013 terrorism so that more refugees and asylum seekers who pose no threat

to the U.S. can immigrate.

990771 Senator John McCain Writes to request information on the steps taken to prepare the C-27J for 8/912013 transfer and request to be immediately notified when a plan is near

implementation.

990712 Congressman Michael Mccaul Request the Department develop a staffing plan that provides sufficient

8/9/2013 CBP staff at Bush International Airport, the Port of Houston, Sugar Land Regional Airport, and the soon-to-be constructed Federal Inspection Services Facility at Hobby Airport.

991588 Congressman Michael McCaul Request the Department develop a staffing plan and grant Southwest the

8/15/2013 necessary landing rights, which will enable Hobby Airport to serve arriving international passengers and cargo beginning on or about October 1, 2015.

992119 8/21/2013 Congressman Michael Mccaul Write with concerns regarding the new Acting Director of ICE.

992899 Senator Mitch McConnell Writes on behalf of constituent who expresses concerns regarding not 8/28/2013 extending the opeartions at the Paducah plant which can result in

reduction in security force.

992867 8/28/2013 Congressman Jim McDermott Writes on behalf of a constituent with immigration issues.

992982 8/28/2013

Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Requests information on the status of the department's strategic plan per the requirements of the GPRAMA of 2010.

993123 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Writes to support the Maryland Department of Human Resources 8/29/2013 decision to provide transitional housing to Maryland residents during the

aftermath of Super Storm Sandy.

992704 Senator Patty Murray Writes on behalf of a same sex couple that are constituents with immigration issues because of their same sex relationship and they are

8/26/2013 requesting humanitarian parole because one of the individuals has had HN since 1998 and is receiving inferior health care in the UK much of which is not covered due to their immigration status.

992866 8/21/2013 Congressman Prithvi Patel Applicant writing regarding status of citizenship.

992125 8/21/2013

Congressman Nick J. RahalJ Writes on behalf of constituent regarding concerns of being on the watch list.

990292 8/6/2013

Senator Harry Reid Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding a software program they have created to combat hackers.

990355 Senator Harry Reid Requests information regarding an immigration policy under which 8/6/2013 minors will no longer be pennanently barred for making false

citizenship claims.

991911 8/19/2013 Senator Harry Reid Writes on behalf of constituent who is seeking to remedy a TSA fine.

990065 Congressman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Requests the release to the media figures on the arrival of unauthorized

8/5/2013 Cuban migrants at the Southwest border and various ports of entry.

992461 8/22/2013

Congressman John P. Sarbanes Writes on behalf of consituent,jfbJ(ol lwho is having issues with CHCO.

992880 8/28/2013

Congressman Janice D. Schakowsky Writes on behalf of her constituent who needs assistance with processing I-17 forms.

990192 8/5/2013

Senator Jeanne Shaheen Writes on behalf of a non-US citizen requesting reimbursement for medical bills.

990670 Senator Jeanne Shaheen Wtites on behalf of a constituent with a FOIA request for records

8/8/2013 pertaining to himself with the Department, as well as issues concerning the United States Postal Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

990190 8/5/2013

Congressman Christopher H. Smith Writes on behalf of a constituent's company regarding their LED light products currently being held by CBP.

990214 8/1/2013

Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Rep. Thompson writes requesting information on DHS policies on protecting classfied information. Response due 8/19.

990539 817/2013

Congressman John F. Tierney Writes to commend two TSA Officers for their professional and helpful service while he was traveling in July.

989734 8/1/2013

Congressman Dina Titus Writes regarding concerns with the current funding system and risk formulas used in the Urban Area Security Initiative for Las Vegas.

990934 8/12/2013

Senator Patrick Toomey Writes on behalf of constituent who was involved in an incident on March 22, 2008 on an airplane he was piloting.

992809 8/19/2013 Congressman Brian De Vallance USCIS Temporary Protective Status CY 2012

991513 8/15/2013

Congressman Peter J. Visclosky Writes on behalf of his constituents who has been experiencing problems with TSA

992615 8/26/2013

Senator Mark R. W am er Writes on behalf of a constituent with safety concerns in the St. Elizabeth's Coast Guard campus.

992231 8/21/2013

Senator Elizabeth Warren Writes on behalf of her constituent to request an investigation in a workplace violence case

992727 Congressman Henry Waxman Writes on behalf of a constituent who has a small business and is trying 8/27/2013 to bring inidividuals from the UK to the US to acquiring sport pilot

licenses.

989958 8/2/2013

Senator Roger F. Wicker Invites the Secretary to attend a demonstration at Waste Reduction Technology in Mississippi on August 8, 2013.

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Congressman Robert B. Aderholt Writes on behalf of the superintendent of the Franklin County Board of

9/11/2013 Education, regarding delays in funding to repair Phil Campbell High School in Alabama.

Senator Lamar Alexander Expresses his support for the University of Tennessee's Center for

9/1112013 Agriculture and Food Security Preparedness application for a State and Local Homeland Security National Training Program continuing Training Grant.

Senator Kelly Ayotte Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting a copy of her naturalization

9/9/2013 ce1tificate.

Congressman Ron Barber Writes with concerns and questions regarding the decision to leave

9/12/2013 portions of the U.S.-Mexico border fence open during Arizona's monsoon season.

994918 Congressman Ron Barber

Requests a meeting with the Acting Secretary to discuss the department's

9/16/2013 continued pri01ities regarding border security, as well as the department's efforts towards finalizing a comprehensive border security strategy to meet the November 2013 deadline.

995230 Congressman Karen Bass W.rites on behalf of a constituent regarding the status of an EEOC claim

9/18/2013 made over a year ago.

994602 Senator Mark Begicb Requests that a small business contract be prevented as the business

9/12/2013 awarded the contract is a large company with a history of mis-representing itself and requests answers to questions regarding the contract.

996331 Senator Mark Begich

9/26/2013 Encourages DHS to find funding to to produce "Smart Sensing Resin" technology that could help protect its citizens.

994718 Senator Michael Bennet Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the status of his OHS

9/13/2013 Traveler Redress Inquiry Program application.

994806 Senator Richard Blumenthal Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding his name on the watch list 9/13/2013 because he was unjustifiedly placed on it and he continues to be delayed

while traveling.

993947 9/6/2013

Congressman Kevin Brady Requests the Department's involvement to finalize the APEC Business Travel Card legislation as quickly as possible.

995001 Senator Maria Cantwell Writes regarding a constituent and his same sex husband who are 9/16/2013 interested in having his application for a Humanitarian Parole

reconsidered.

994444 Senator Thomas R. Carper Write regarding challenges faced by the Chemical Facilities and Anti-9/11/2013 Terrorism Standards program and requests the status of the ongoing

improvement to the progress.

994508 9/12/2013

Senator Robert P. Casey Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the status of his Trusted Traveler status appeal.

994601 9/12/2013

Senator Robert P. Casey Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding being place on the government watch list.

995843 9/24/2013

Senator Daniel Coats Writes on behalf of constituent who complains about ICE not taking 6 illegal immigrants into custody who were found in Putnam County.

995844 9/24/2013

Congressman Stephen I. Cohen Writes on behalf of a constituent who had his place of business and home raided on suspicion that fake merchandise was being sold.

995339 9/18/2013

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding a retired criminal investigators badge and certificate request.

996245 9/26/2013

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings Writes on behalf of constituent,l<ti)l6J fwho requests a retired criminal investigator's badge and certificate .

994375 Congressman Rosa L. DeLauro Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting a meeting with the Project 9/16/2013 Manager for the Advanced Surveillance Systems Project to showcase a

new line of products.

994063 9/9/2013

Congressman Jeff Denham Writes on behalf of hi s constituent regarding a hold that has been placed on their social security card.

995747 Congressman Donna F. Edwards Writes on behalf of constituent who scheduled an interview to be part of 9/23/2013 the Nexus program but later discovered made a mistake and would like

his money refunded.

995878 9/24/2013

Congressman Donna F. Edwards Writes on behalf of her constituent requesting a refund of an application fee

993405 Senator Dianne Feinstein Writes again to request that ICE redirect its enforcement efforts towards 9/3/2013 violent offenders rather than agricultural workers and exercise

prosecutorial discretion for those already in custody.

996074 9/25/2013

Senator Dianne Feinstein Writes on behalf of her constituent regarding Global Aviators Academy

993380 9/3/2013

Congressman J .. Randy Forbes Writes on behalf of a constituent who writes regarding a FEMA review which is causing issues with his business.

996248 Congressman J. Randy Forbes Writes on behalf of constituent who complains about the negative 9/26/2013 impact his company has endured due to DHS adopting changes to its

strategic sourcing contracting.

995456 9/19/2013

Congressman Joe Garcia Supports Miami-Dade County's FY2013 Staffing for Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant application.

995721 Congressman Robert W. Goodlatte Writes with concerns regarding a recently promoted individual at the 9/23/2013 Department of Homeland Security with potential ties to the Muslim

Brotherhood.

995740 Congressman Robert W. Goodlatte Writes on behalf of a constituent with concerns about required 912312013 background checks and fingerprinting for volunteers at National Park

Services sites.

995604 9/20/2013

Senator Lindsey 0. Graham Requests info1mation regarding the effects of the potential government shutdown on the Department of Homeland Security.

995842 9/24/2013

Senator Lindsey 0 . Graham Writes on behalf of constituent who is constantly stopped while traveling and questioned despite having a redress number.

993943 8/22/2013

Senator Charles E. Grassley Writes on behalf of constituent who received a fradulent email from DHS and the Gamiban Government.

994916 9/16/2013

Senator Charles E. Grassley Urges the Department to ensure whistleblower protection for DHS employees contacting Congress regarding CFIUS cases.

995496 9/19/2013

Senator Charles E. Grassley Requests information regarding Special Government Employees (SGEs).

996602 Senator Mazie Hirono Writes regarding his constituents requesting that he write in support of a

9/30/2013 new product under development in partnership with UCLA called "Smart Sensing Resin" and making the department aware of it's existence.

995227 Congressman Duncan D. Hunter Writes on behalf of a constituent concerned with her background check

9/18/2013 processed by DHS and is worried she has been erased from the system.

996230 9126/2013

Senator Mark Kirk W.rites on behalf of his constituent requesting DHS provide a plaque for retiring employees.

996425 9127/2013

Senator Patrick J. Leahy Writes regarding concerns about plans for a permanent Border Patrol checkpoint nearly 100 miles from Vermont's border with Canada.

996247 9/26/2013

Congressman Alan Lowenthal Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding her request for federal financial aid for the USS Lane Victory.

995746 9/23/2013

Congressman Tom Marino Writes on behalf of constituent who complains she is still detained at airports for hours after obtaining a redress number.

994060 9/9/2013 Congressman Jim McDermott Writes on behalf of his constituent, requesting humanitarian parole.

993389 9/3/2013

Congressman James P. McGovern W1ites on behalf of his constituent regarding propane storage and International facilities Grifton.

994085 91912013

Congressman Patrick T. McHenry Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding treatment from FPS at a job fair after he could not produce a campaign medal on his DD-214.

994050 9/912013

Congressman Grace Meng Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding extensive screening from TSA.

996598 9/30/2013

Senator Barbara A. Mikulski W1ites on behalf of a constituent who believes she has been the victim of age and race discrimination

994605 Senator Bill Nelson Writes in support of South Daytona's request to obtain federal grant 9/12/2013 money for improving the Lantern Park Stormwater Improvement

Project.

995042 9/13/2013 Congressman Oscar A. Nunez Applicant writing regarding status of mother case.

994516 9/12/2013

Congressman Pete Olson Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the processing of his TWIC card.

994045 9/9/2013

Congressman Bill L. Owens Writes on behalf of a constituent about the cutting of funding for the E-Plan program at the University of Texas.

995444 Congressman Bill L. Owens Writes on behalf of his constituent voicing his concerns on the lack of 9/19/2013 staffing at the Fort Covington Port of Entry in regards to the Rail V ACIS

system.

995455 9/19/2013

Congressman Bill L. Owens Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the results of his polygraph examination for a Border Protection Officer position.

996560 9/3012013

Senator Rand Paul Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding the federal law enforcement qualifications.

993898 9/612013

Congressman Jared Polis Writes to request the reconsideration of the recent denial of humanitarian parole.

994620 9/12/2013

Senator Rob Portman Writes on behalf of constituent requesting assistance with the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program.

994144 9/9/2013

Congressman Bill Posey Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding a concerning security issue at the Canaveral Port Authority.

994899 Congressman David G. Reichert Write with concerns regarding related to the adequacy, transparency, and 9/16/2013 fairness of CBP's process for implementing exclusion ordereds issued by

the International Trade Commission (ITC).

995104 9/17/2013

Senator Marco Rubio Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding an investigation and response to his claim of wrongful termination and retaliation.

995514 9/19/2013

Senator Marco Rubio Writes on behalf of a constituent who believes he has been wrongfully placed on terrorist watch lists.

995858 9/24/2013

Congressman Raul Ruiz Writes on behalf of his constituent requesting reconsideration of the constituent's Hl-B Visa Renewal.

994736 9/13/2013

Congressman John P. Sarbanes Writes on behalf of constituent who writes with concern regarding a preclearance site at the Abu Dhabi International Airport.

994767 Congressman David Scott W1ites on behalf of constituent who complains that NPPD FOIA is 9113/2013 refusing to respond to his FOIA request for information supporting

FLRA case against ICE.

995238 9/18/2013

Congressman Kyrsten Sinema Congratulates former Secretary Napolitano on her new position as the President of the University of California.

993844 Congressman Brian De Vallance GA0-13-256, COMBATING NUCLEAR SMUGGLING: Lessons 9/212013 Learned from Cancelled Radiation Portal Monitor Program Could Help

Future Acquisitions

995229 9/18/2013

Congressman Peter J. Visclosky Writes again on behalf of his constituents who have been experiencing difficulties resolving an issue with TSA.

994166 9/912013

Congressman Frank R. Wolf Writes on behalf of constituent who requests information on DHS procurement practices and Whistleblower protection procedures.

994722 9/13/2013

Congressman Frank R. Wolf Writes on behalf of a constitutent who is a FEMA employee who is disputing increases in insurance rates.

995749 912312013

Congressman Frank R. Wolf Writes with concern regarding a preclearace facility at the Abu Dhabi International Airport.

995799 Congressman Frank R. Wolf Writes on behalf of constituent who feels that her supervisor is harassing

912312013 and stressing her at work and requests to transfer to another division

995651 912012013

Congressman Don Young Requests that DHS find funding to prove, optimize and test "Smart Sensing Resin" technology that could help protect it's citizens.

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10/25/20 13 Senator Tammy Baldwin

Writes on behalf of constituent regarding the status of her redress.

10/17/2013 Congressman Karen Bass

Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding his Global Entry status.

Senator Mark Begich

10/21/2013 Writes on behalf of his constituent requesting an investigation into allegations of abuse by FPS officers during detainment.

Congressman Robert A. Brady 10/18/2013 Writes with concerns regarding furloughed Boeing Company employees.

Congressman Paul Broun Writes on behalf of a constituent complaining of the treatment of his

10/25/2013 disabled son by a TSA agent.

Senator Thomas R. Carper Request that reports required under the Consolidated and Further

10/22/2013 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 be provided to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security.

997926 10/23/2013

Congressman John Carter Writes on behalf of a company regarding their TSA contract issues.

997118 Congressman Donna M. Christensen Writes to request a meeting regarding CBP USVI agents work conditions

10/17/2013 and other issues.

997749 10/22/2013

Senator Tom A. Coburn Requests additional information regarding EB-5 program vulnerabilities.

998425 Congressman Stephen I. Cohen Writes on behalf of a constituent seeking assistance with the seizure of

10/28/2013 goods/property from his restaurant

998765 Congressman Jeff Denham Writes on behalf of a constituent requesting info1mation as to why he is

10/29/2013 detained every time he travels abroad.

997824 Congressman Theodore E. Deutch

10/23/2013 Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding possible identity theft creating a problem with getting a driver's license issued.

997540 Congressman Sam Farr Writes regarding the backlog of H-2A visas caused by the Government 10/21/2013 Shutdown which needs to be addressed and resolved before it negatively

impacts the economy.

997497 Senator Jeff Flake Writes regarding any delays caused by the furlough which could 10/21/2013 bottleneck or backlog the H-2A visa process that Arizona farmers rely on

to hire immigrant workers.

997484 10/21/2013 Congressman Bill Flores Writes regarding a constituent's FOIA request.

997913 Congressman J. Randy Forbes Writes on behalf of constituent who owns a contracting business with 10/23/2013 DHS and since the Department has implemented some changes its

strategy its having significant impacts on his company.

998044 10/24/2013

Congressman Joe Garcia Writes on behalf of a constituent regarding charges of overstaying her J-1 visa.

998087 10/24/2013 Congressman Joe Garcia Writes on behalf of his constituent seeking a stay in deportation

998824 10/29/2013

Congressman Scott Garrett Writes on behalf of a constituent who has trouble flying because of information on his record

997217 10/17/2013

Senator Charles E. Grassley Writes regarding a recent letter from Majority Leader Reid concerning change of policy regarding immigration law interpretation.

997750 10/22/2013

Congressman Alan Grayson Writes on behalf of constituent Skyship Services regarding the presence of their airship at the World Series or Super Bowl.

997378 10/1812013

Congressman Raul M. Grijalva Requests to grand humanitarian parole to the DREAMers detained at the border crossing in Laredo, Texas on September 20, 2013.

998766 10/29/2013

Congressman Andrew Harris Writes on behalf of constituent who complains they are always searched by customs while at the airport.

997215 10/17/2013 Congressman Doc Hastings Writes requesting the status of a constituent's son's refugee case.

997954 10/23/2013

Congressman Randy Hultgren Writes on behalf of constituent who owns a repair service company and complains that Customs has held their merchandise.

998905 10/22/2013 Congressman Achilles A. Leao Applicant writing regarding status of case.

997468 10/21/2013

Congressman John Lewis Writes regarding DREAMers who presented themselves at the Laredo, Texas border and are requesting humanitarian parole.

998989 10/30/2013

Congressman John Lewis Requests to exercise discretion to grand humanitarian parole to DREAMers detained at the border crossing in Laredo, TX.

997140 Congressman Zoe Lofgren Request the President considering allowing the release on humanitarian 10/17/2013 parole policy the nine children who turned themselves over to U.S.

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997886 J0/23/2013

Congressman Tom Marino Writes on behalf of his constituent regarding her need for an admissions class on her passport.

997119 Congressman Michael Mccaul Request answers to their concerns regarding the theft of keys to major 10/4/2013 transit systems in DC and Chicago, and the actions being carried out in

order to ensure safety.

997944 Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Writes on behalf of four civilian USCG employees and constituents 10/23/2013 regarding the denial of a travel claim for a recent work order to Honolulu,

Hawaii.

997300 10/2/2013

Congressman Jeff Miller Write encouraging OHS and DOD to return all USCG civilian employees to work immediately.

998123 10/24/2013

Congressman James P. Moran Writes on behalf of constituent, l(bl(6l ho requests a no-cost extension of his company's contract.

997542 l0/2 l/2013 Congressman Beto O'Rouike Writes on behalf of his constituent's green card issues.

997061 Congressman Donald M. Payne Writes regarding Acting Secretary Beers' requesc to attend the 43rd 10/8/2013 AnnuaJ Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus

Foundation's Phoenix Awards Dinner.

997333 l0/1 8/2013

Congressman Pedro Pierluisi Supports the Municipality of Mayamon for the Bayamon - Villa Espana's application for Federal Assistance.

998104 l0/24/2013

Congressman Pedro Pierluisi Writes to request consideration of the Caribbean Regional Center (CRC) to be designed as an EB-5 Regional Center.

997771 Congressman Mike Pompeo Writes urging the Department to complete rulemaking regarding aircraft 10/23/2013 repair station security and issue operating certificates for foreign repair

stations.

997479 10/21/2013

Congressman Raul Ruiz Writes on behalf of a constituent who requests humanitarian parole for his sister.

997336 10/18/2013

Senator Charles E. Schumer Writes on behalf of a constituent who's candidacy as a CBP agent was terminated after being suspected of manipulating his polygraph exam.

998093 10/24/2013

Senator Jeff Sessions Writes with questions regarding the Department's alternative fuel vehicle goals.

997244 10/17/2013

Congressman Albie Sires Writes regarding a constituents delay in USCIS processing political asylumn request.

997159 10117/2013

Congressman Mike Thompson Requests information and clarification regarding the Secure Communities program

998444 Congressman Brian De Vallance GA0-13-275, COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS: Outcome-Based 10/18/2013 Measures Would Assist DHS in Assessing Effectiveness of Cybersecurity

Efforts.

997213 10/17/2013

Congressman Marc Veasey Writes regarding DREAMers who presented themselves at the border and are requesting humanitarian parole.

998794 Senator Ron Wyden Requests assistance to combat "re-homing", a process where adopted 10/29/2013 children are relinquished by their adoptive parents and given to strangers

with no governmental oversight.

997588 10/22/2013 Applicant writing regarding status of wife case.

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