Law & order

House Passes Seven Homeland Security Bills

Seven bipartisan bills that would enhance aviation, border and transportation security at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were passed by the House, making 25 bills passed by the House Committee on Homeland Security.

“Yesterday, the US House of Representatives took an important step in securing our homeland by passing seven bills that provide the Department of Homeland Security with tools critical to fulfilling its mission,” said committee chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas). “These bills increase DHS’ accountability regarding border security technology and strengthen aviation security.”