About the Committee

The Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee focuses on homeland security, the National Guard and homeland defense, criminal justice and public safety and veterans affairs.

• Policy Positions
• Letters
• Testimony

2019–20 Committee Leadership

Governor Phil Bryant, Mississippi  —Chair
Governor Gavin Newsom, California —Vice Chair

NGA Staff

Mary Catherine Ott, Legislative Director,
Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee

Issues