FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on National Resilience and Emergency Preparedness

Original title: CREATING A MORE RESILIENT NATION: STAKEHOLDERS' PERSPECTIVES

January 1, 2022

homeland security emergency preparedness urban area security initiative first responders domestic terrorism public safety

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing evaluates the federal Urban Area Security Initiative () program, which provides critical funding and training for first responders in 36 jurisdictions across the United States to manage emergency situations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

First Responders

They receive training and equipment funded through the UASI program to manage emergency responses.

Local Jurisdictions (36 total)

These areas receive federal funding to support their local emergency preparedness and security infrastructure.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript from a May 2022 House Subcommittee hearing focused on improving national and emergency response capabilities. The discussion centers on the effectiveness of the Urban Area Security Initiative () in supporting first responders and local communities against evolving threats.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 17, 2022, in the Cannon House Office Building.
The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) provides funding and training to 36 jurisdictions across the United States.
The subcommittee addressed the rise in domestic terrorist attacks and mass shooting incidents reported in 2020 and 2021.
The hearing included testimony from the Orlando Chief of Police, the Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, and a Director from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
The subcommittee's primary focus is on legislative and programmatic support for community resilience and first responder readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)?

It is a federal program that provides funding and training to help first responders in specific jurisdictions prepare for and respond to emergency situations.

Why was this hearing held?

The hearing was held to evaluate how to improve national and ensure first responders have the necessary resources to handle modern threats, such as domestic terrorism and mass violence.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Domestic Threats

The hearing explicitly links the need for local emergency preparedness to the rise in domestic terrorist attacks and mass shootings in 2020 and 2021.

Urban Area Security Initiative

Connected Entities

personKat Cammack“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personGeorge Dunlap“Chairman, Board of County Commissioners, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina”Map →

otherUrban Area Security Initiative“Federal program providing funding for emergency preparedness”Map →

personOrlando Rolon“Chief of Police, City of Orlando”Map →

personVal Butler Demings“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery”Map →

personChris P. Currie“Director, Homeland Security and Justice Team, U.S. Government Accountability Off”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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