The Democrats of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Led by Ranking Member @peters.senate.govhttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.govhttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mupimharks2xRanking Member @peters.senate.gov led his colleagues in demanding that Postmaster General David Steiner and the USPS Board of Governors halt the implementation of President Trump's unconstitutional vote-by-mail order, which risks disenfranchising millions of eligible voters.04 Sep 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupimharks2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3msg4oe5hps2cNEW: A U.S. GAO report requested by Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @blumenthal.senate.gov found DOGE fell well short of its own cost-saving estimates by TENS OF BILLIONS of dollars.06 Aug 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msg4oe5hps2chttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mse7dr2rd22kWATCH: Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov released a report outlining how the Trump Administration's dismantling of America's post-9/11 counterterrorism infrastructure puts our nation's safety at risk.05 Aug 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mse7dr2rd22khttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mrfttvbls22qRanking Member @peters.senate.gov is demanding that ICE explain its purchase and usage of a powerful spyware tool that can access phone messages, photos, location, microphones, and cameras without the owner even knowing.24 Jul 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfttvbls22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mrfn7vsnbs2lA federal council has missed its deadline to issue guidance on addressing contracting conflicts of interest BY MORE THAN TWO YEARS. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is urging the council to follow Peters’ bipartisan 2022 law and stop companies from advising on both sides of issues.24 Jul 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfn7vsnbs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mp2onrtojc2eThe USPS Postmaster General said he'd BLOCK mail-in ballots from states that don't agree to President Trump's new unconstitutional executive order. That’s unacceptable — Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is fighting to make sure this doesn't happen.24 Jun 2026 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2onrtojc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mp2ojgaxx22eRanking Member @peters.senate.gov led the entire Democratic caucus to oppose the President's attempt to hijack USPS. The Postal Service has one mission: to deliver mail to millions of Americans reliably and affordably — not to act as an election administration agency.24 Jun 2026 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2ojgaxx22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mp2ogim5j22eThe Delivering for America plan hasn’t worked - the Postal Service needs a new strategy to provide reliable and affordable deliveries for millions of Americans. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is committed to ensuring USPS can stabilize its finances and operate for 250 more years.24 Jun 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2ogim5j22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mp2od5kpas2eThe Postal Service should focus on delivering every piece of mail for Americans affordably and efficiently — not decide who gets to vote. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov pressed the Postmaster General to follow the law, not President Trump's demands to interfere in elections.24 Jun 2026 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2od5kpas2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mokz5njxz22ePrivatizing the Postal Service would cut off millions of rural Americans from affordable and reliable deliveries, like essential medicines. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov pressed President Trump's USPS Governor nominee for answers.18 Jun 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokz5njxz22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3moirooahps2tIndependent watchdogs like the GAO help save BILLIONS of taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud, and abuse. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov called out the White House Management and Budget Office’s refusal to cooperate with at least 14 GAO audits, including four that he requested.17 Jun 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3moirooahps2thttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3moiowey7bc2tAt today's nominations hearing, Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov highlighted that only 23% of Democratic-led states have had their disaster aid requests approved by President Trump. This is unacceptable — no President should make disaster aid a partisan issue.17 Jun 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiowey7bc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3moinhrahd22rPresident Trump is delaying desperately needed FEMA assistance to communities in Democratic-led states. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov demanded the nominee to lead FEMA commit to helping all Americans when disaster strikes17 Jun 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3moinhrahd22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mnv4ei6n7223A new report requested by @peters.senate.gov found alarming and unsafe conditions at the Camp East Montana detention center. Read more:09 Jun 2026 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnv4ei6n7223https://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mnfseaxgjk27Statement from Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov on President Trump's AI executive order.03 Jun 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfseaxgjk27https://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mhgei5y2uc23Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov voted NO on advancing the nomination of Senator Mullin for DHS Secretary.19 Mar 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgei5y2uc23https://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mhbwl57ek22kTOMORROW AT 9:30AM: The Committee will question Markwayne Mullin on his qualifications for DHS Secretary. Tune in to the nomination hearing on C-SPAN or online at hsgac.senate.gov https://hsgac.senate.gov17 Mar 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbwl57ek22khttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mh6rmtizas2mAn ex-DOGE staffer may have illegally accessed Americans' most sensitive data for use at their new private industry job. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov is urging the Social Security Administration to immediately investigate this claim and fully revoke DOGE's data access.⁩16 Mar 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6rmtizas2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mgsp45qi622gICYMI: Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @kim.senate.gov found DHS Secretary Noem’s $100,000 sign off requirement creates serious delays in getting critical disaster aid to Americans when they’re most in need.11 Mar 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsp45qi622ghttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mgs4ahq4mc2sICYMI: Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov and @kim.senate.gov’s latest report details how Secretary Noem’s requirement to personally approve any disaster assistance over $100,000 has significantly delayed MILLIONS of dollars in aid for Americans in need.11 Mar 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgs4ahq4mc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mgpyajifgc2eRanking Member @peters.senate.gov has opened an investigation into DHS’ potential obstruction of its Inspector General’s oversight and communications to Congress, with DHS seemingly warning the Inspector General to not even notify Congress that oversight is being threatened.10 Mar 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpyajifgc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mgg2xfvsjk2eThe risks posed by Iran's cyber capabilities are too big to ignore. Ranking Member @peters.senate.gov spoke with @msnownews.bsky.social about the importance of maintaining a strong cyber workforce, and the damage the Trump Administration has caused by dismantling it.⁩06 Mar 2026 19:40 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgg2xfvsjk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mgakmlyirk2zRanking Member @peters.senate.gov and @kim.senate.gov found that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s $100k+ approval requirement at FEMA has led to weeks of delays in disaster relief, leaving Americans in the dark when they need help the most.04 Mar 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgakmlyirk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/hsgac.senate.gov/post/3mg3mxh5k7s2qRanking Member @peters.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov are urging Secretary Noem to REVERSE plans for the Romulus detention center, which would displace important manufacturing jobs to house individuals in an unsafe facility.02 Mar 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:tm3gnrob34eqcm7e3kxlcdcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3mxh5k7s2q