King Statement on theSeventh Anniversary of September 11

King Bombing Prevention bill passes House
(June 18, 2008) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member on the Committee on Homeland Security, announced that H.R. 4749, The National Bombing Prevention Act of 2008 passed the House.  The bill establishes an Office of Bombing Prevention within DHS and directs the President to develop a national strategy to prevent and prepare for terrorist explosive attacks in the United States.

Press Release: Bombing Prevention Act passes House

King releases Report on link between Cigarette Smuggling and Terror
(April 29, 2008) - Today, U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (NY), Ranking Member on the Committee on Homeland Security, announced a staff report titled, “Tobacco and Terror: How Cigarette Smuggling is Funding Our Enemies Abroad.”  The report found that a well-organized smuggling operation can generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single week, with a portion of that money often being funneled to terrorist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

Press Release: Tobacco and Terror

Tobacco and Terrror

(April 29, 2008)
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Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008

(Tuesday, February 26, 2008)
Testimony by
David C. Pulham, Ph.D.
Siegfried USA

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008

(Tuesday, February 26, 2008)
Testimony by
Kevin L. Wattier, P.E.
Long Beach Water Department