May Privacy Office Congressional Report Opened between May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018 WF # Receive Date Congressman Name Subject of Request 1162564 5/1/2018 Congressman Jimmy Gomez Writes regarding TPS expiration date for Honduras. 1162623 5/1/2018 Congressman Vincente Gonzalez Writes to POTUS regarding the continued deportation of veterans who are eligible for citizenship. 1162584 5/1/2018 Congressman Kirstjen Nielsen Si letter and responses to Rep. Roybal-Allard meeting 1162615 5/1/2018 Congressman William Pascrell Writes with questions regarding refugee resettlement in the US. 1163863 5/2/2018 Congressman (bx6) Senator Shaheen and Rep. Shea -Porter write to the Department (1,x6) on behalf of (b)(6) 1162647 5/2/2018 Senator Joe Manchin Senator Manchin wrote in on the behalf of 13)(6) IV010 is requesting assistance with his efforts to obtain clarification on the process of carrying cash out of the US while going home to Iran. 1162697 5/3/2018 Congressman Ken Calvert Writes in support of the City of Canyon Lake's application for a SAFER grant in order to help fulfill standards established by NFPA. 1162718 5/3/2018 Senator John Cornyn Writes in support of Assistance to Firefighters Grant application submitted by a constituent organization 1162727 5/3/2018 Senator John (Tornyn Writes in support of Assistance to Firefighters Grant application submitted by a constituent organization 1162760 5/3/2018 Congressman Keith Ellison Write regarding TPS for Honduras 1162680 5/3/2018 Congressman Thomas Garrett Requests prioritization of returning workers in the H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers Program 1162780 5/4/2018 Congressman Steve Chabot Writes regarding the Department's and its sub-agencies compliance with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, as ammended by the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007. 1162824 5/4/2018 Congressman John Faso Writes regarding the increase in the number of H-2B visas for this fiscal year, as it was approved in FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations bill. 1162836 5/7/2018 Congressman Bill Cassidy Writes in support of the reappointment of (b)(6) or the National Meritime Security Advisory Committee. 1162851 5/7/2018 Congressman Adriano Espaillat Writes regarding DHS draft rule that would allow immigration officers to weigh the use of public benefits by immigrants 1162832 5/7/2018 Congressman Steny Hoyer Thanks Secretary Nielsen for meeting and looks forward to setting up a future meeting to discuss policy 1162837 5/7/2018 Congressman Catherine Cortez Masto Write with concern regarding a USCIS internal affairs division charged with oversight of casework May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018 FY 2018 - Congressional Logs May Privacy Office Congressional Report Opened between May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018 1162855 5/7/2018 Congressman Stacey Plaskett Write to with concern regarding the removal of TSA security equipment at a checkpoint which with lead to security risks 1162874 5/7/2018 Congressman Chris Van Hollen Diversified Services Group 1162899 5/8/2018 Congressman Edward Markey A cohort of Senators write regarding the Departments decision to terminate TPS Designation for Haiti, despite findings in an internal USCIS report entitled "TPS Considerations: Haiti (October 2017)" that states otherwise. 1162900 5/8/2018 Senator Rob Portman Writes regarding DHS and HHS plan to keep track of these children while they are awaiting their immigration court proceedings. 1163001 5/9/2018 Senator Richard Blumenthal Writes in support for the continuation of the H-4 Dependent Spouses Rule considering DHS ongoing examination 1162981 5/9/2018 Congressman Michael McCaul Requests detailed explanation of ongoing initiatives between DHS, DOD and other elements of the Intelligence Community 1163091 5/10/2018 Senator John Cornyn Writes in support of constituent department's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) application 1163125 5/11/2018 Congressman Prami la Jayapal Writes regarding Freedom of Information Act requests made by the University of Washington Center for Human Rights. 1163234 5/14/2018 Senator John Cornyn Expresses support for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response application submitted by the La Salle Fire Rescue. 1163211 5/14/2018 Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez Requests DHS provide up-to-date data regarding the continued administration of DACA 1163212 5/14/2018 Senator Edward J. Markey Writes with questions regarding DHS's biometric exit program. 1163210 5/14/2018 Senator Lisa Murkowski Requests that DHS and DOL increase the current cap on the H- 2B visa program 1163214 5/14/2018 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Write to inquire on the status of the DHS cybersecurity strategy 1163299 5/15/2018 Congressman Nanette Diaz Barragan Requests meeting with 51 to discuss recent policy changes 1163441 5/16/2018 Congressman Mario Mario Diaz-Balart (b)(6) writes regarding the status of his pending security clearance. 1163429 5/16/2018 Congressman Prami la Jayapal Writes urging the secretary to maintain the current regulation granting work authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrant workers. 1163418 5/16/2018 Congressman Debbie Stabenow Writes regarding recently detained individuals and how the recent Supreme Court Sessions v. Dimaya decision may impact their cases. 1163427 5/16/2018 Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart writes regarding a status update for a pending clearance. May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018 FY 2018 - Congressional Logs May Privacy Office Congressional Report Opened between May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018 1163455 5/17/2018 Congressman Bradley Byrne Writes the secretary requesting assistance in resolving the University of South Alabama's trouble with obtaining re- certification of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). 1163454 5/17/2018 Congressman Jeff Fortenberry 'Writes regarding a constituent family's friend being denied entry into U.S. 1163706 5/23/2018 Congressman Bennie G. Thompson Si Letter to Rep. Thompson regarding May 21, 2018 meeting 1163837 5/24/2018 Congressman Adam Smith Writes requesting additional information regarding a letter received from the ICE Office of the Director 1163814 5/24/2018 Senator Ron Wyden Writes requesting additional information on the voluntary cybersecurity assistance that DHS provides to political campaigns. 1163851 5/25/2018 Senator Thomas R. Carper Writes regarding security implications of President Trump's smartphone use 1163887 5/28/2018 Congressman Eddie Bernice Johnson (b)(6) is seeking help resolving problems she is experiencing as an employee at the USCIS Texas Service Center. 1163886 5/29/2018 Senator James M. Inhofe Writes regarding visa denial for Rwandan officials. 1163879 5/29/2018 Congressman Sheila Jackson Lee Requests that the Department conduct a full investigation and take appropriate action in connection with the investigation into the death of (b)(6) 1163891 5/29/2018 Congressman Adam Smith Writes requesting information regarding policies and practices used by ICE in relation to entering information into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). 1163883 5/29/2018 Congressman Chris Van Hollen Writes regarding a constituent who was taken into ICE custody on April 19, 2018. 1163951 5/30/2018 Senator Ron Johnson Write to thank Secretary Nielsen for appearing on May 15, 20 1 8 at the hearing titled "Authorities and Resources Needed to Protect and Secure the United States" 1163942 5/30/2018 Congressman Kathleen Rice Cohort of Representatives write regarding the detention of LGBT immigrants in ICE detention centers, in particular the incidence of sexual assault on transgender women. 1164039 5/31/2018 Congressman Joseph Crowley Write regarding the separation of children from their families 1164042 5/31/2018 Senator Charles E. Grassley Writes to request a DHS representative to testify on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearing entitled: "Election Interference: Ensuring Law Enforcement is Equipped to Target Those Seeking to Do Harm" May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018 FY 2018 - Congressional Logs .