Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026

Timeline

  1. Committee Vote (Projected)

    The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is expected to vote on the nomination.

  2. Confirmation Hearing

    Mullin faces six hours of questioning on immigration, cybersecurity, and agency management.

  3. Formal Submission

    Nomination papers are formally submitted to the Senate Homeland Security Committee.

  4. Nomination Announced

    The incoming administration names Senator Markwayne Mullin as the nominee for DHS Secretary.

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Mullin’s DHS Hearing Signals Regulatory Shift in Cyber and Border Tech

Senator Markwayne Mullin’s confirmation hearing for DHS Secretary highlighted a planned pivot toward aggressive border technology and a narrowing of CISA's regulatory scope. The proceedings suggest a significant increase in government contracting for surveillance AI and a shift in cybersecurity compliance priorities.

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