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Congressman Max Rose, an Army veteran who currently serves in the National Guard, will chair the Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism—the first Member from New York City to hold that post. Rose will also serve on the Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

“Nearly 18 years since 9/11, it’s about time a New York City Member held this position,” Rose said. “There’s nothing I take more seriously than defending our nation and securing our homeland from terrorist threats. I’m honored to serve as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism where I will be laser focused on ensuring threats are being identified and addressed, and that New York’s first responders who are our first line of defense have the resources and information they need to do their jobs.”

Rose continued, “Through my work on both the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittees on Health and Oversight and Investigations, our veterans will have a strong fighter and fierce advocate in making sure the VA lives up to the level of care our veterans deserve.”

Rose is the only Democratic veteran serving on the Committee on Homeland Security, and the only veteran with a healthcare background serving in the majority on the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Rose is the first post-9/11 combat veteran elected in New York City. He served as a Ranger-qualified Infantry Captain on active duty in the Army and he continues to serve in the National Guard. Rose deployed to Afghanistan where he earned a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Combat Infantryman Badge. After returning from service, Rose was the Chief of Staff at Brightpoint Health, a non-profit healthcare provider in New York City.

Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism:

The Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism is responsible for the oversight and legislative activities regarding the Federal government’s, including the Department of Homeland Security, intelligence and information sharing networks and personnel. The primary goal of the Subcommittee is to advance the policy and oversight needed to identify and deter threats to the homeland through the collection and sharing of counterterrorism and intelligence information across Federal, State, and local law enforcement. It also conducts congressional oversight of the United States Secret Service, particularly pertaining to the agency’s protective, investigative, and cyber missions.

Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery:

The Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery is responsible for oversight and legislative activities regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office. The Subcommittee focus areas include Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial preparedness, response, mitigation, resilience, and recovery efforts; private sector integration in preparedness, response and recovery; interoperability and other emergency communications; grant programs administered by the Department; and preparedness for high-consequence biological and chemical threats.

Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health:

The Subcommittee on Health has legislative, oversight, and investigative jurisdiction over the Veterans Health Administration including medical services, medical support and compliance, medical facilities, medical and prosthetic research, and major and minor construction.

Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations:

The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations has oversight and investigative jurisdiction over veterans’ matters. The Subcommittee provides oversight on programs and operations of the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as those of other federal agencies that pertain to veterans. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Subcommittee conducts hearings, site visits, and investigations nationwide. The Subcommittee’s legislative jurisdiction is over such bills or resolutions as may be referred to it by the Chairman of the full Committee.

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