Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Government operations and homeland security.
Leadership
- Chair: Sen. Simone Whitfield [D-AK]
- Ranking member: Sen. Yolanda Guerrero [D-WY]
- 3 members
Subcommittees
- Subcommittee on Oversight
- Subcommittee on Programs and Operations
Recent meetings
Hearing on emerging technology risks
Markup · May 29, 2026
Markup of pending legislation
Hearing · May 18, 2026
Oversight hearing on program implementation
Hearing · May 7, 2026
Reports
Report to accompany legislation on government operations and homeland security.
S. Rept. 119-123 · December 26, 2025
Measures before this committee (3)
3 measures
Secure Food Supply Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs disaster preparedness and response.
Sponsor Sen. Imani Ulmer [D-CA] · 16 cosponsors · Emergency Management
Latest action Aug 2, 2026: Presented to President.
Federal Automated Systems Accountability Act of 2026
Would require federal agencies to test and publicly document computer systems that make decisions about people, such as benefits eligibility.
Sponsor Sen. Peter Fontaine [R-VT] · 9 cosponsors · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Coastal Manufacturing Act of 2026
Would change how the federal government funds and runs the way Congress operates.
Sponsor Sen. Simone Whitfield [D-AK] · 13 cosponsors · Congress
Latest action Sep 24, 2025: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.