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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
As Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senator Lieberman is working closely with Senator Collins to improve the security of Americans at home. The Committee has passed and Congress has enacted seven major pieces of legislation since the September 11 terrorist attacks to achieve this goal, including creation of the Department of Homeland Security, unifying the federal intelligence community, implementing the 9/11 Commission recommendations, and strengthening FEMA. The two Senators continue to oversee these laws to ensure their full implementation. Senator Lieberman also remains committed to the Committee's ongoing investigation into the roots, causes, and solutions for extreme islamic radicalization.
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