Homeland Security

H.R.5371 - Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 RSSP program renewal

In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence.

GEO's political and governmental relations activities focus on promoting the use of public-private partnerships in the delivery of correctional services including evidence-based rehabilitation programs, both in-custody and post-release, aimed at reducing recidivism and helping the men and women in GEOs care successfully reintegrate into their communities. GEO does not take a position on or advocate for or against criminal justice policy related to criminalizing certain behaviors or determining the length of criminal sentences. Furthermore, GEO does not take a position on, nor advocate for or against, immigration enforcement policies such as the basis or length of an individuals detention.

Maritime Security Program

Cybersecurity Policy

Transportation Security Infrastructure

Lobbying for Congressional support to urge Libya to resolve the claims of the United States victims who were injured and/or killed on November 23, 1985, and their family members, as a result of the Libyan sponsored terrorist attack on EgyptAir Flight 648.

NETWORK rejects further militarization of our borders and the ending of asylum processing into the United States. NETWORK continues to support Refugee Resettlement of vulnerable peoples around the world. NETWORK strongly opposes H.R. 1 for many reasons including spending approximately 900 billion dollars in immigration enforcement, detention and deportation which will separate families and terror law-abiding immigrant communities across the country. NETWORK strongly supports HR 6397, the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, which would seeks to overhaul the U.S. immigration detention system by ending for-profit detention, abolishing mandatory detention, and prohibiting solitary confinement. NETWORK strongly supports S. 3348, the Dream Act, which would federal proposal to provide a path to lawful permanent residency and eventual citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, known as "Dreamers." NETWORK strongly supports S. 455, the Sensitive Locations Act, to prohibit immigration enforcement actions in places vital to community life, such as schools, hospitals, courthouses, places of worship, and social service centers.

Drone and mapping technology

Emergency Response Initiative

H.R. 4213, FY 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations relating to the funding of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), United States Fire Administration (USFA), and the national Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) system. Issues related to the authorization of funds for fire station renovation and construction. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments.

Soliciting add to support TAK ecosystem (CBP, USSS)

S.2947/ H.R.5645 - Pray Safe Act of 2025 H.R.4213 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 Addressed issues related to transparency and implementation of FEMA preparedness grants, including the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, and reviewed federal resources supporting law enforcement and nonprofit security infrastructure.

cyber-security, data security, data storage, financial services, privacy. FinCEN - S. 2983 Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities - HR 5079 Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act -

Border Technology Funding

Cybersecurity issues in general

Registrant's general lobbying issues include federal policy, oversight, and fiscal year 2027 appropriations related to the Department of Homeland Securitys use of fraud prevention, identity verification, and risk-based screening technologies, including for border security operations, eligibility verification for federal benefits programs, and program integrity initiatives within DHS such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including discussions regarding potential pilot programs, research initiatives, or demonstrations to evaluate the effectiveness of such technologies.

Registrant's general lobbying issues include federal policy, oversight, and fiscal year 2027 appropriations related to the Department of Homeland Securitys use of fraud prevention, identity verification, and risk-based screening technologies, including for border security operations, eligibility verification for federal benefits programs, and program integrity initiatives within DHS such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including discussions regarding potential pilot programs, research initiatives, or demonstrations to evaluate the effectiveness of such technologies.

Issues related to funding and policies regarding manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, air-to-air refueling as a service, counter-narcotics, aerial firefighting, FAA regulatory and certification issues, aircraft simulators, and acquisition reform at the Department of Defense in the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4016 and S. 2572), the House and Senate versions of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 3833 and S. 2296), the House and Senate versions of the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act (H.R. 4552 and S. 2465), and related policy and funding legislation (no bill numbers).

Lobbying activity unrelated to pending legislation: -- Support and coordination for federal Stafford Act declarations impacting Kansas counties and adjoining counties -- Oppose efforts to diminish governors' authority as Commanders in Chief of state military forces (e.g. "LP 480") -- Support for Kansas Highway Patrol funding from Department of Homeland Security -- Support for FEMA operations for disaster recovery in Kansas -- Opposition to reduction in FEMA funding and service levels -- Support federal funding for World Cup security

Advocate on issues related to drone manufacturing, national security, defense and border security.

H.R.2344/S.1118 Water Intelligence, Security, and Cyber Threat Protection Act. Engage on efforts related to strengthening cybersecurity for drinking water and wastewater utilities by expanding access to the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center. Engage on general issues related to physical and cyber security relevant to water and power providers. Review and engage on H.R.2594 a bill to establish a Water Risk and Resilience Organization to develop risk and resilience requirements for the water sector. Engage on issues related to cybersecurity in the water sector and support H.R.1549 the Water Security Enhancement Act. Engage on issues related to emergency preparedness and response by supporting H.R.2308 the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act.

Biodefense; Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority funding; vaccine research, development, manufacturing and marketing; infectious diseases; PAHPA; Labor-HHS-ED appropriations bills; NDAA

ASU has interest in establishing and maintaining Centers of Excellence in advancing homeland security through cutting edge research, data analytics, and operational solutions.

H.R. 1840, The Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act Section 321 de minimis policy and Section 301 penalty exclusions S. 1185, The FIGHTING For America Act - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 - Customs enforcement and oversight

Domestic procurement preference policies applicable to taxpayer-finance infrastructure spending, including BuyAmerica; Federal Infrastructure legislation; FEMA BRIC funding

H.R.4275, S.524

S.2947/ H.R.5645 - Pray Safe Act of 2025 H.R.4213 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

Continuing implementation of the Global Catastrophic Risk Management Act

- Cybersecurity and resiliency - Energy security