RAND Research Topic: Homeland Security Legislation 2017-07-11T14:40:09Z Copyright (c) 2017, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/topics/homeland-security-legislation.html Homeland Security Issues in the 115th Congress RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/congress/alerts/2017/homeland-security-issues.html Mar 9, 2017 Mar 9, 2017 RAND experts provide insight on the biggest homeland security issues facing the 115th Congress, including cybersecurity, terrorism, emergency response, DHS management issues, and border security. Making DHS More Efficient: Industry Recommendations to Improve Homeland Security Daniel M. Gerstein https://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT438.html Sep 18, 2015 Sep 18, 2015 The challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security continue to evolve. Greater engagement with the private sector is essential to addressing them and executing DHS's mission. Is Bipartisan National Security Policy Possible in Today's Political Environment? RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/multimedia/audio/2015/04/21/is-bipartisan-national-security-policy-possible-todays-political-environment.html Apr 21, 2015 Apr 21, 2015 Should the United States make a nuclear deal with Iran? What threat do cyber attacks pose to our nation? Should there be intelligence reform? In this Events @ RAND podcast, Mike Rogers speaks to these and other timely national security issues. Watchdog Recommendations to Improve Homeland Security Daniel M. Gerstein https://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT424.html Feb 26, 2015 Feb 26, 2015 The challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security are evolving and create the need for new preparedness and response capabilities. The case for change includes reform recommendations for five critical areas. The Future of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Lloyd Dixon; Michael Dworsky; Brian Michael Jenkins; Tom LaTourrette; Henry H. Willis https://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF325.html Sep 2, 2014 Sep 2, 2014 Recounts the proceedings of a conference to discuss recent RAND research on issues related to the potential reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, as well as the varying implications of TRIA's expiration, modification, and extension. RAND Review Takes Measure of Cybercrime, Medical Innovation, U.S. Security Cooperation RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/pubs/periodicals/rand-review/issues/2014/summer.html Aug 7, 2014 Aug 7, 2014 Stories in RAND's flagship magazine discuss the duel between cybercrime and the law, the gamble of medical innovation, and the fruits of U.S. security cooperation. The Future of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: Expiration, Reauthorization, Modification RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2014/06/11/future-terrorism-risk-insurance-act.html Jun 11, 2014 Jun 11, 2014 In this June 2014 Congressional Briefing, RAND experts presented findings from their recent work on the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) and discuss the different outcomes if TRIA were to be reauthorized, modified, or allowed to expire. The Future of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: Expiration, Reauthorization, Modification RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/congress/activities/2014/06/11.html Jun 11, 2014 Jun 11, 2014 To inform the debate on whether TRIA should be reauthorized, modified, or allowed to expire, RAND experts will present the findings of their recent work on this topic and address different facets of this complex issue, including the pros and cons of proposed TRIA modifications. Allowing Terrorism Risk Insurance Act to Expire Would Negatively Impact Workers' Compensation Insurance Markets Michael Dworsky; Lloyd Dixon https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR643.html May 7, 2014 May 7, 2014 Without TRIA in place, employers perceived to be at high risk for terrorism might have to obtain workers' compensation coverage in markets of last resort, known as residual markets, which could charge higher premiums. Extending Terrorism Insurance Program Could Save Federal Government Money After Future Attacks Tom LaTourrette; Noreen Clancy https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR611.html Apr 10, 2014 Apr 10, 2014 The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act will expire at the end of this year and Congress is considering the appropriate government role in terrorism insurance markets. In a terrorist attack with losses up to $50 billion, the federal government would spend more helping to cover losses than if it had continued to support a national terrorism risk insurance program. Extending Terrorism Insurance Program Could Save Federal Government Money After Future Attacks RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/news/press/2014/04/10.html Apr 10, 2014 Apr 10, 2014 The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act will expire soon and Congress is considering the appropriate government role in terrorism insurance markets. In a terrorist attack with losses up to $50 billion, the federal government would spend more helping to cover losses than if it had continued to support a national terrorism risk insurance program. Expiration of Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Could Hurt National Security Henry H. Willis; Omar Al-Shahery https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR573.html Mar 6, 2014 Mar 6, 2014 The current terrorism risk insurance act will expire in 2014 and Congress again is considering the appropriate government role in terrorism insurance markets. If the act expires and the take-up rate for terrorism insurance falls, then the U.S. would be less resilient to future terrorist attacks. Expiration of Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Could Hurt National Security RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/news/press/2014/03/06.html Mar 6, 2014 Mar 6, 2014 The current terrorism risk insurance act will expire in 2014 and Congress again is considering the appropriate government role in terrorism insurance markets. RAND Center for Catastrophic Risk Management and Compensation RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/jie/justice-policy/centers/catastrophic-risk-management.html Jun 24, 2013 Jun 24, 2013 The RAND Center for Catastrophic Risk Management and Compensation (CCRMC) seeks to identify and promote laws, programs, and institutions that reduce the adverse social and economic effects of catastrophes. Robust Decision Making Aids Planning Under Deep Uncertainty Robert J. Lempert; Steven W. Popper; David Groves; Nidhi Kalra; Jordan R. Fischbach; Steven C. Bankes; Benjamin P. Bryant; Myles T. Collins; Klaus Keller; Andrew Hackbarth; Lloyd Dixon; Tom LaTourrette; Robert T. Reville; Jim W. Hall; Christophe Mijere; David J. McInerney https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9701.html Mar 5, 2013 Mar 5, 2013 Quantitative analysis is often indispensable to sound planning, but with deep uncertainty, predictions can lead decisionmakers astray. Robust Decision Making supports good decisions without predictions by testing plans against many futures. Reducing the Cost and Risk of Major Acquisitions at the Department of Homeland Security Jeffrey A. Drezner; Andrew R. Morral https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE105.html Mar 1, 2013 Mar 1, 2013 Widespread cost, schedule, and performance shortfalls point to ongoing and expensive problems in the Department of Homeland Security acquisition process. Providing a common problem definition, conceptual framework, and recommendations that DHS officials can use should help improve efficiency and effectiveness. How Evaluation Is Accommodated in Emergency Policy Making Christian Van Stolk; Mihaly Fazekas https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP51789.html Jan 1, 2013 Jan 1, 2013 A question this chapter posed is to what extent evaluation is accommodated in emergency legislation. The answer seems to be somewhat. Five Pillars of American Grand Strategy Paul D. Miller https://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP50302.html Oct 1, 2012 Oct 1, 2012 For at least a century, US grand strategy has had five principle goals. It is in how they are pursued that foreign policy changes from one era to the next. Assessing the Benefits of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulatory Actions to Reduce Terrorism Risks Victoria Greenfield; Henry H. Willis; Tom LaTourrette https://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF301.html Apr 16, 2012 Apr 16, 2012 Summarizes the proceedings of a workshop in which experts on regulatory analysis and terrorism risk examined alternative approaches for estimating the benefits of regulations designed to reduce the risks of terrorist attacks in the United States. RAND Book Provides Critical Review of U.S. Actions Since 9/11; Recommends Future Anti-Terror Path RAND Corporation https://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/07/26.html Jul 26, 2011 Jul 26, 2011 A new collection of essays by experts from the RAND Corporation examines America in the decade since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, focusing a critical eye on the nation's actions since the attacks and outlining changes in strategy needed to improve efforts against jihadist groups.