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Congressional Hearing on DHS Headquarters Consolidation Project

Original title: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE: EXAMINING CHALLENGES FACING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S CONSOLIDATED HEADQUARTERS PROJECT

January 1, 2018

Homeland SecurityGovernment InfrastructureFederal BudgetProject ManagementCongressional Oversight

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The Frame

What this does

The project involves the long-term of DHS facilities, which impacts federal spending, agency operational efficiency, and the timeline for completing the department's permanent headquarters.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Homeland Security

The agency is undergoing a multi-year project to consolidate its physical headquarters.

General Services Administration

The agency is responsible for managing the public buildings and infrastructure involved in the consolidation.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2018 House Subcommittee hearing regarding the progress and management challenges of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) project to consolidate its headquarters. The hearing featured testimony from officials at DHS, the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on April 12, 2018, by the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.
  • The primary subject is the status and challenges of the DHS headquarters consolidation project.
  • The hearing included testimony from representatives of DHS, GSA, and GAO.
  • The subcommittee requested follow-up written responses to questions from Chairman Perry, Ranking Member Correa, and Ranking Member Thompson.
  • The project aims to consolidate DHS operations, which have been fragmented since the department's inception.

Why It Matters

The project involves the long-term of DHS facilities, which impacts federal spending, agency operational efficiency, and the timeline for completing the department's permanent headquarters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the DHS headquarters consolidation project?
The project aims to bring together various DHS offices into a single, consolidated headquarters location to improve operational efficiency.
Who provided oversight for this project during the hearing?
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency of the House Committee on Homeland Security conducted the hearing, with input from the GAO.

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Discoveries

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Long-term Infrastructure Oversight

The document highlights the ongoing difficulty of managing large-scale federal facility consolidation projects over multiple years and administrations.

Department of Homeland SecurityGeneral Services Administration

Connected Entities

personChristopher P. Currie“Director, Emergency Management, GAO”Map →
organizationGeneral Services Administration“Partner in federal building management”Map →
personMichael Gelber“Deputy Commissioner, Public Buildings Service, GSA”Map →
personJ. Luis Correa“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →
personThomas D. Chaleki“Chief Readiness Support Officer, DHS”Map →
organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“Subject of the consolidation project”Map →
personScott Perry“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency”Map →
organizationGovernment Accountability Office“Provided oversight and audit findings”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy20
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